BOBCAT NATION,
Rio Hondo ISD recently surveyed TEACHERS, STUDENTS, and PARENTS. We didn't have too much participation but in any case we still wanted to show you some of the results. Although surveys can be tricky and they don't always give us the results we want to see, it is important that we use surveys as reflective tools. Sometimes the data is hard to digest but bottom-line, numbers never lie... so let's use the data to get better.
There is one thing that we want to reiterate regarding campus culture and climate. The energy and work ethic that you bring daily will impact our campus culture and climate. It does not rest solely on one individual but rather on everyone. That being the case, we are what our record shows we are and if we want to get better, it is on us.
CAMPUS CULTURE AND CLIMATE SURVEY
Areas identified as STRENGTHS by category of participants:
TEACHERS
- 95% feel this school encourages students to take challenging classes no matter their race, ethnicity, nationality, and/or cultural background (e.g., honor level courses, gifted courses, AP or IB courses, dual credit).
- 91% feel that this school emphasizes showing respect for all students.
- 91% fee safe at this school.
- 91% feel that they know what to do if there is an emergency, natural disaster (tornado, flood), or a dangerous situation (e.g., the violent person on campus) during the school day.
- 95% feel this school has a written plan that describes procedures to be performed in shootings.
- 95% feel this school or school district provides effective training in safety procedures to staff (e.g., lockdown training or fire drills).
- 95% feel this school looks clean and pleasant.
- 92% feel that it is a part of their job to prepare students to succeed in college.
- 91% feel that the programs and resources at this school are adequate to support students with special needs or disabilities.
- 91% feel this school places a priority on students’ health needs.
- 91% feel that this school is clearly informed about school policies and procedures.
- 91% is aware that Rio Hondo High School is now a P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), and I am informed about what that means in terms of College and Career opportunities for our students.
STUDENTS
- 85% feel that there are lots of chances for students at this school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other school activities outside of class.
- 82% feel that they have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
- 90% feel that teachers expect me to do my best all the time.
- 90% feel that teachers give you feedback that helps you learn.
- 95% feel that teachers are good at giving you help.
PARENTS
- 80% feel welcome at this school. Me siento bienvenido en esta escuela.
- 80% feel comfortable talking to someone at this school about my child's behavior. Me siento cómodo hablando con alguien ensta escuela sobre la conducta de mi hijo(a).
- 80% feel that this school looks clean and pleasant. Esta escuela se ve limpia y agradable.
- 86% feel that attending school every day is important for my child to do well in his/her classes. Asistir a la escuela todos los dÃas es importante para que mi hijo/a rindia bien en sus clases.
- 80% feel this school takes effective measures to ensure the safety of students. Esta escuela toma medidas eficaces para asegurar la seguridad de los estudiantes.
- 82% is aware that Rio Hondo High School is now a P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), and I am informed as to what this means in terms of college and career opportunities for my child. Soy consciente de que Rio Hondo High School ahora es una P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) y estoy informado de lo que esto significa en términos de oportunidades universitarias y profesionales para mi hijo/a.
Areas identified as a CONCERN or in need of improvement by category of participants:
TEACHERS
- 53% think that cyberbullying is a frequent problem among students at this school.
- 50% feel this school, how much of a problem is student use of electronic cigarettes.
- 53% feel that teaching is hindered by poor heating, cooling, and/or lighting systems at this school.
- 57% feel school rules are applied equally to all students.
- 57% feel discipline is fair.
STUDENTS
- 68% feel this school, students talk about the importance of understanding their own feelings and the feelings of others.
- 42% feel students at this school are often bullied.
- 44% feel students at this school try to stop bullying.
- 69% feel students often spread mean rumors or lies about others at this school on the internet (i.e., Facebookâ„¢, email, and instant message).
- 55% feel students at this school think it is okay to try drugs.
PARENTS
- 46% feel bullying of students via electronic means or devices is a problem at this school (cyberbullying). El acoso (bullying) de los estudiantes por medios o aparatos electrónicos es un problema en esta escuela (cyberbullying).
- 53% feel this school, how much of a problem is student use of electronic cigarettes? En esta escuela, ¿qué tanto problema es el uso de cigarros/cigarillos electrónicos?
- 56% feel this school, how much of a problem is student alcohol use? En esta escuela, ¿qué tanto problema es el uso de alcohol?
- 42% feel that when my child does something good at school, I usually hear about it from the school. Cuando mi hijo/a hace algo bueno en la escuela, generalmente me entero por medio de ala escuela.
