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Getting to KNOW YOUR SCHOOL
Data Collection Tool


Instructions: To complete this data collection tool, place a check mark( ) in the box next to the functioningprograms/componentsthat exist within your school; some areas (blank lines and tables) require more detailed information. ______

Safe Supportive Learning Environment that Promotes High Achievement for Every Student

SCHOOL Spirit(Does your school encourage school spirit?)

School Color(s) ______
______/ Song/Anthem______
______
Mascot ______/ Uniform Policy
Motto ______
______/ Color(s) per grade? ______
______
______/ ______

Comments: ______

school Facilities(Describe your school facilities)

Art Room, ____ (# of facilities) / Library, ____ (# of facilities)
Auditorium, ____ (# of facilities) / TV Studio, ____ (# of facilities)
Cooking Cafeteria, ____ (# of facilities) / Open-space
Satellite Cafeteria / ADA (Disability) Accessible
Computer Lab, ____ (# of labs) / Playground
Gymnasium, ____ (# of facilities) / Pool
Air-conditioned classrooms / Ben Carson Reading Room
Shared facility w/ an outside agency
If yes, with whom? ______/ Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Health Services(Describe your health services)

Service / Provider (e.g. partner/ school) / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / Grades served / # of hours/week / Start/end dates
(Write in) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in)
Dental
Vision
Mental Health
Service / Provider (e.g. partner/ school) / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / Grades served / # of hours/week / Start/end dates
(Write in) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in)
Medicine Distribution
Substance Abuse
Health Education Course(s)

Does your school have a health clinic on-site?  yes, no

Comments: ______

Student SERVICES (Describe your student services)

Service / Provider (e.g. partner/ school) / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / Grades served / # of hours/week / Start/end dates
(Write in) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in)
Assessment Services
Behavioral Interventions
Career Advisement
College Preparation
Counseling Services
Daycare Provider
GATE
Tutoring Services
Head Start
Intervention Programs
Special Education
Substance Abuse
Service / Provider (e.g. partner/ school) / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / Grades served / # of hours/week / Start/end dates
(Write in) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in)
Violence Prevention
Interpretive Services
International Baccalaureate
Mentoring Services
Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Extended learning programs (Describe your extended learning programs)

Provider (e.g. partner/ school) / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / # of hours/week / Start/end dates
(Write in) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in)
After-school (Free to Parents)
After-school (Paid by Parents)
Before-school (Free to Parents)
Before-school (Paid by Parents)
TwilightSchool
Saturday Class
MSA/HSA Prep Course
Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Organizations/clubs(Does your school offer organizations/clubs, beyond the provided curriculum?)

Academic Bowls / Language Clubs
Activism Clubs / LGBT Clubs
Algebra Project / Mathematics Clubs
Art Organizations / Chess Clubs
Baltimore Urban Debate League / National Honor Society
Band/Choir / Peer mediation/judiciary board
Book/Reading Clubs / HIV/AIDS Awareness
Business Clubs / ROTC
Community Service / School Newspaper
Delta Epsilon Chi of America / Science Club
International/Multi-cultural Clubs / SkillsUSA
English Clubs / Speech Clubs
Engineering Clubs / Photography
Fashion/Modeling / Yearbook
Future Educators of America / Future Business Leaders of America
Health Occupations Students of America /  Other: ______
Student Government (see questions below) /  Other: ______

Student Government Questions:

  1. Does your school have class officers? ______
  2. Does the Student Government allocate student funds?  yes, $______no
  3. Please describe the major roles of your school’s Student Government below: ______
  4. What other opportunities are available for students to exert leadership in the governance of the school?______

Comments: ______

Sports (Check the box to the left of the sport if your school has the corresponding team. In addition, please write in the number of males and females who play on the team; mark an X in the appropriate box (if the sport is varsity, JV, or club, and if the sport is played during the fall or spring season).

Sport / # of males on Team / # of females on Team / Varsity Team / J. Varsity Team / Extra-curricular / Club Team / Played in Fall / Played in Spring
(check all that apply) / (write #) / (write #) / (Mark X) / (Mark X) / (Mark X) / (Mark X) / (Mark X)
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Dance
Cross Country
Hockey
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Transformational Leadership that Builds Teacher Quality to Promote High Achievement for Every Student

Educator Training/SuPPORT (Describe staff training and support)

In-house Professional Development
How often? ______/ Teacher Mentors
Teacher Handbook
(New)Teacher Mentoring Program / Teacher Resource Room
All teachers have their own classrooms
access to computers in their classrooms
Individual planning times / Faculty Lounge
Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Educator Planning & instructional models(Describe teacher’s collaborative planning times and use of instructional models)

AreCollaborative planning times (check all that apply) / Instructional Models used (check all that apply)
By discipline (e.g. math) / Self-Contained
By grade level / Explicit
Cross- grade level groups / Peer teaching
Heterogeneously / Cooperative Learning
Homogeneously / Departmentalized
Flexible (regrouped at what intervals?)
______/ DRTA
Special Education Co-teaching
Weekly / Other: ______
Monthly / Other: ______
Other: ______/ Other: ______

Comments: ______

Curriculum and Instruction that Support High Achievement for Every Student

instructional materials(Listcurricular, textbooks, programs, and academic interventionscurrently used)

Area / Curriculum
(Write in) / Textbook(s)
(Write in) / Programs
(Write in) / Academic Interventions
(Write in)
Reading
Math
Area / Curriculum
(Write in) / Textbook(s)
(Write in) / Programs
(Write in) / Academic Interventions
(Write in)
Science
Social Studies
Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Additional Curriculum & Instruction Questions:

  1. How long are class periods? _____ minutes
  2. How many interactive white boards does your school have? _____ boards
  3. Do you have a Gifted & Talented program? yesno
  • If yes, how many students participate in the G & T program? ______
  • If applicable, please list your G &T partners: ______

ArTS(What training/instruction are provided by your school?)

Arts / Provider (e.g. partner/ school) / Part of Curri-culum / After- School Program / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / Grades served / # of hours/ week / Start/ end dates
(Write in) / (Mark X) / (Mark X) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in)
Vocal Music
Choir
Band
Instrumental
Arts / Provider (e.g. partner/ school) / Part of Curri-culum / After- School Program / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / Grades served / # of hours/ week / Start/ end dates
(Write in) / (Mark X) / (Mark X) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in)
Music
Dance
Visual Art
Computer Art
Graphic Design
Photography
Student Exhibits
Theater
Drama

Comments: ______

world languages(What world languages are taught at your school?)

World Languages / Provider (e.g. partner/school) / Cost to School / Cost to Partner / #of students served / Grades served / # of hours/ week / Start/ end dates / Part of Curri-culum / After- School Program
(Write in) / (Enter $) / (Enter $) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Write in) / (Mark X) / (Mark X)
Spanish
French
Russian
Chinese
German
Italian
Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Family & Community Engagement that Promotes High Achievement for Every Student

parent engagement(Describe your activities which engage parents)

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
# of parents involved: ______
How often do they meet? ______/ Open House
Title I Parents’ Night
Adult Literacy Courses
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
# of parents involved: ______
How often do they meet? ______/ Adult GED Courses
Adult Outreach
Adult Education
Other parent group: ______
# of parents involved: ______
How often do they meet? ______/ Parenting Programs
Parent Resource Room
Parent Newsletter
Parent Appreciation Night / Fundraisers
Required Parent Conferences
Community Celebrations (e.g. MLK dinner) / Other: ______
Other: ______

Comments: ______

Community/business PARTNERS (Please list ALL of your school’s community and business partners)

Partner Name / Program/ Service Provided / Donation/Resource
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Comments: ______

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