Lehman HS Survey

Herbert H.
Lehman High School
Principal Dr. Janet Saraceno

NYC School Survey
School Type High School
2009-2010 Report School Number 08X405
Dear Members of the School Community, What do the colors mean?

This report tells you what parents, teachers and Green indicates high levels of Highest
students said about learning conditions at your parent, teacher, or student
school in our annual survey. This information is satisfaction compared to
designed to support a dialogue among all members other schools. Red indicates Average
of the school community on how to make the low levels of satisfaction. In
school a better place for learning. reviewing your school's
results, you might look at Lowest
Taking the time to reflect on how well we serve how well the school
children is an important step in improving our performed in each survey
schools. Special thanks to all parents, teachers, and category, how well the
students who filled out a survey this year, and to school did overall, where it
those who work year-round to improve student has the greatest strength
learning. (green), and where it needs
the most improvement (red).
Joel I. Klein
Chancellor
How did your school perform on the survey compared to all high schools?
Score out of 10 Your School's Comparison Change from Last Year
Academic
6.6 29%
Expectations
Communication 5.5 23%
Engagement 6.2 46%
Safety & Respect 5.8 14%
What are your school's strengths and areas for improvement?

Parents Teachers Students
Academic
0.423158487 0.234785818 0.363127641
Expectations
Communication 0.375333626 0.144478382 0.449199099
Engagement 0.739133691 0.285507735 0.485367036
Safety & Respect 0.170749743 0.066798492 0.274798876

Herbert H. Lehman High School
School Number 08X405

NYC School Survey
2009-2010 Report
How do survey response rates at your How have response rates at your
school compare to the City average school changed over time?
(2010)?
Your School
% Points
City Average
Your School City Average Difference
Parents 6% 49% -43

2008 2009 2010
Teachers 23% 76% -53
Parents
Students 63% 82% -19
100%
50%
14% 18%
Who took the survey online? 0%
6%
100% Teachers
100%
77% 73%
50%
50%
13% 100% 0%
0% 23%
Parents Teachers Students 0%

Students
100%
76%
65% 63%
50%
0%
For more information about response rates and other survey results,
go to www.nycschoolsurvey.org

NYC School Survey
2009-2010 Report
How has your school community answered important survey questions?

Your School
City Average
Percent of parents at your school who were
P
satisfied or very satisfied with: 2008 2009 2010
86% The education my child has received this year. 85% 93% 86%
83% My opportunities to be involved in my child's 84% 88% 83%

education.
77% How well the school communicates with me. 85%

79% 77%
Percent of teachers at your school who

T agreed or strongly agreed that:
46% School leaders let staff know what is expected of them. 90%
78%
46%
48% School leaders invite teachers to play a meaningful

76%
role in setting goals and making important decisions 66%
for this school. 48%
22% Order and discipline are maintained at my school.

76%
67%
22%
S Percent of students at your school who

agreed or strongly agreed that:
70% Most of the adults I see at school every day know my

name or who I am. 74% 71% 70%
64% My teachers inspire me to learn.

75% 70% 64%
67% I am safe in the hallways, bathrooms, and locker rooms

81% 75%
at my school. 67%

NYC School Survey
2009-2010 Report
How can you use survey results to improve your school?

You and your school community can use resources created by the Department of Education and the steps
listed below to apply survey results to improve the school.
1. View all survey

responses in this report.
5. Engage your school

2. Use "Survey Quest" to
community in next
find similar schools and
year's School Survey
compare your school's
and track You can find all of these results to theirs.
improvements. school improvement
resources at
www.nycschoolsurvey.org
4. Integrate survey
3. Plan opportunities to
results into planning for
discuss these survey
the school's
results with your school
Comprehensive
community. Highlight
Education Plan and
strengths and target
Quality Review Self-
improvements together.
Evaluation.
1. Survey Question-By-Question Results provide details 2. Survey Quest allows you to compare your school to similar
about how parents, teachers, and students at your school schools that may have performed higher on particular survey
answered all of the survey questions, where your school questions or groups of questions. Your school can reach out to
earned the highest marks, and where your school most school leaders at high-performing schools to learn what they
needs to improve. have done to get strong results.
3. The Survey Worksheet for School Leaders helps 4. The Comprehensive School Education Plan (CEP) and
schools set goals to improve response rates and increase Quality Review are two opportunities for all members of
parent, teacher, and student satisfaction. Communicating the community to come together and examine school-wide
survey results to the school community, demonstrating improvement goals. In these and other planning activities,
changes made as a result of survey feedback, and setting survey results provide useful information about conditions at
goals with input from parents, teachers, and students is schools that support learning and can help identify areas for
essential to improving learning conditions at schools. improvement.
Your School’s Principal: Dr. Janet Saraceno
Question-By-Question School DBN: 08X405
NYC School Survey 2009-2010 Survey Results Enrollment: 4115

School Type: High School
This report provides all survey questions and a

summary of the responses that parents, teachers, and Who took the survey at your school?
students at your school provided on the 2010 NYC
School Survey. Your School City Average
Parent survey responses are listed first, followed by P Parents 6% (236) 49%
student and teacher responses. Questions are sorted
by four categories: Academic Expectations,
Communication, Engagement, and Safety and Respect. S Students 63% (2424) 82%
Responses to each question are reported as
percentages. The most common response to each T 23% (58) 76%
Teachers
question is displayed in bold print.
Scores for each question are reported as a number in
parentheses between 0 and 10; the highest possible Please visit www.nycschoolsurvey.org
score for each question is 10. to learn more about the School Survey.
Academic Expectations: Parents feel that the school encourages students to do their best
P by developing rigorous and meaningful academic goals.
How much do you agree or disagree with the following Percent %

Strongly Strongly Don’t
statements about your child’s school or teacher? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Know
The school has high expectations for my child. (7.1) 25 53 9 5 8
My child is learning what he or she needs to know to succeed

28 59 7 4 3
in later grades or after graduating from high school. (7.5)
Answer this question only if you are a high school parent: This year,
staff at my child’s high school helped my child to select courses that he 22 45 10 8 14
or she needs to graduate and to succeed after graduating. (6.6)
How satisfied are you with the following things Very Percent % Very
about your child’s school? Satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Unsatisfied
The quality of your child’s teacher(s) this year. (7.3) 30 60 9 1
The education your child has received this year. (7.1) 28 58 11 3
The level of assistance your child receives when he or she

26 61 11 2
needs extra help with classwork or homework. (7.1)
Communication: Parents feel that the school provides them with information about the
P school’s educational goals and offers appropriate feedback on each student’s learning
outcomes.

Strongly Strongly Don’t
statements about your child’s school or teacher? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Know
The school clearly communicates its expectations for my
child’s learning to me and my child. (6.7) 22 53 15 6 5
My child’s teacher(s) give helpful comments on

25 55 12 4 4
class work and tests. (7.1)
1
School DBN:
Your School’s Question-By-Question Survey Results 08X405

Strongly Strongly Does Not
statements about your child’s school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Apply
I am satisfied with the response I get when I contact my
25 56 14 4 1
child’s school with questions or concerns. (6.7)
The school keeps me informed about my child’s

32 51 11 5 0
academic progress. (7)
The school contacts me when my child breaks school

rules. (7.2) 29 52 6 4 9
The school contacts me to tell me about my child’s

22 47 21 9 1
achievements and successes. (6.1)
My child’s school communicates with me in a language
that I can understand. (7.8) 39 55 3 1 1
Percent %
More than Once or
How often during this school year have you: once a About once Once every twice this
month a month few months school year Never
received information about what your child is
studying in school? (5.1) 18 24 21 17 20
received information on services for your child or for you,

such as: tutoring, after school programs, or workshops you 24 31 18 16 10
can attend to help your child? (6.1)
How satisfied are you with the following things about Very Percent % Very
your child’s school? Satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Unsatisfied
How well your child’s school communicates with
24 53 17 6
you. (6.5)
Engagement: Parents feel engaged in an active and vibrant partnership to promote student
P learning.

statements about your child’s school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Apply
I feel welcome in my child’s school. (7.2) 27 64 6 3 1
My child’s school makes it easy for parents to attend

meetings by holding them at different times of day, 24 62 11 1 3
providing an interpreter, or in other ways. (7.1)
Students with disabilities are included in all school
19 36 6 1 38
activities. (7.2)
More than Percent % Once or

How often during this school year have you:
once a About once Once every twice this
month a month few months school year Never
been invited to a workshop, program, performance, or
22 32 18 12 16
other event at your child’s school? (6.9)
talked with a teacher or other adult at your child’s school
to share with them important information about your 19 25 26 21 8
child’s academic progress? (Not Scored)
My child participates in the following school activities or

courses before, during, or after school. (Please mark all Percent %
that apply.) (7.7)
20 Art 13 Music 8 Dance 7 Theater 29 Foreign language
Computer skills/ Physical Team sports and Tutoring/

30 17 Health 55 30 53
Technology education clubs Enrichment activities
2
School DBN:
How much do you agree or disagree with the following Strongly Percent % Strongly Don’t
statement? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Know
My child’s school offers a wide enough variety of courses and

27 57 10 2 5
activities to keep my child interested in school. (7.4)
How satisfied are you with the following things about Very Percent % Very
your child’s school? Satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Unsatisfied
Your opportunities to be involved in your child’s education. (6.8) 22 61 15 2
How well your child’s school helps you understand what you can do to
21 58 17 4
support your child’s learning needs. (6.6)
Safety and Respect: Parents feel that the school creates a physically and emotionally secure
P environment in which everyone can focus on student learning.
How much do you agree or disagree with the Strongly Percent % Strongly Does Not
following statements about your child’s school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Apply
There is an adult at the school whom my child trusts and
26 49 11 6 7
can go to for help with a school problem. (6.8)
How much do you agree or disagree with the Strongly Percent % Strongly Don’t
following statements about your child’s school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Know
My child is safe at school. (6.5) 19 52 14 8 7
My child’s school is clean. (6.7) 20 55 13 6 7
Discipline is enforced fairly at my child’s school. (6.5) 17 53 9 8 14
Answer this question only if your child’s school has School Safety
Agents: The presence and actions of School Safety Agents help to 26 46 9 8 10
promote a safe and respectful learning environment. (6.6)
How often do you think the following problems occur Once in Percent % Don’t
at your child’s school? Never Awhile Fairly Often Very Often Know
Students threaten or bully other students. (5.4) 13 29 12 13 33
School staff are disrespectful to students. (7.6) 35 25 7 4 28
There is racial or cultural bias by school staff. (8) 37 13 4 4 41
Students in my child’s school are threatened or harassed by other

students based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
22 20 11 7 40
citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation or disability. (6.5)
Students use alcohol or illegal drugs during school. (6.5) 20 14 9 7 50
There is gang activity in my child’s school. (5.3) 17 14 10 14 45
3
School DBN:
P Not Scored: These questions appeared on the survey, but answers were not scored and did not
affect the School Survey or Progress Report scores.
In which grade is your child at this school? Percent %
0 Pre-Kindergarten 0 Kindergarten 0 1st grade 0 2nd grade 0 3rd grade 0 4th grade 0 5th grade
0 6th grade 0 7th grade 1 8th grade 38 9th grade 21 10th grade 23 11th grade 16 12th grade
Which of the following improvements would you most like your school to
Percent %
make? (Choose ONE.)
10 More effective school 11 More hands-on 13 More or better 2 More or better arts 5 More challenging
leadership learning enrichment programs programs courses
Better communication More teacher More preparation for Less preparation

15 5 20 Smaller class size 20 1
with parents training state tests for state tests
What are the BEST ways for your child’s school or teachers to get information to you about your
Percent %
child’s education? (Please mark all that apply.)
73 Mail 47 E-mail 9 ARIS Parent Link (arisparentlink.org)
Parent Association, Parent Teacher

42 Paper sent home with your child 17 School Website 9
Association, or similar meetings
74 Phone 13 Parent Coordinator 5 School bulletin board
47 Parent Teacher Conferences 1 Other parents 3 Community or Citywide Education Councils
4
School DBN:
S Academic Expectations: Students feel that the school encourages them to do their best by
developing rigorous and meaningful academic goals.
How much do you agree or disagree with the following

Strongly Percent % Strongly
statements about being successful at your school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
The adults at my school help me understand what I need to 25 62 10 3

do to succeed in school. (7)
My teachers encourage me to succeed. (7.1) 29 59 9 3
I need to work hard to get good grades at my school. (7.7) 45 44 8 3
Students who get good grades in my school are respected by

other students. (5) 8 46 34 12
My school helps me to develop challenging academic goals. (5.9) 12 59 23 5
Someone at my school helps me understand what courses

I need to be promoted to the next grade or graduate. (6.9) 28 55 13 4
My teachers expect me to continue my education after high school. (7.4) 37 51 8 4

These questions are for high school students only. Middle school students
should skip these questions.
My high school provides helpful counseling on how to get a good job after high
school or how to get into college. (6.4) 23 53 18 6
Someone at my high school can talk with me about my plans after high school. (6.8) 27 53 14 5
Approximately how often, during this school year, Percent %

have your teachers asked you to: 5 or More
Never 1 or 2 Times 3 or 4 Times Times
Complete an essay or research project using multiple sources of

5 31 41 23
information? (8)
Complete an essay or project where you had to use evidence to

defend your own opinion or ideas? (7.2) 9 37 35 19
Communication: Students feel that the school provides information about the school’s
S educational goals and offers appropriate feedback on each student’s learning outcomes.
statement about your school? Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
Most of the teachers, counselors, school leaders, and other adults I 19 51 24 6

see at school every day know my name or who I am. (6.1)
On a scale of 1 to 4, how COMFORTABLE are you talking Percent %

to teachers and other adults at your school about: Uncomfortable Comfortable
a problem you are having in a class? (5.5) 14 28 38 21
something that is bothering you? (4.8) 21 31 32 16
Percent %
In how many of your classes during the past two
weeks have you: None of My One of My Some of My Most of My All of My
Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
worked in groups of 2 to 6 students? (6.1) 7 24 48 15 6
5
School DBN:
Percent %
In how many of your classes during the past two
had whole-class discussions? (6.6) 9 22 30 19 20
participated in hands-on activities such as science

22 47 20 7 5
experiments? (4)
S Engagement: Students feel engaged in an active and vibrant partnership to promote learning.
How much do you agree or disagree with the Percent %

Strongly Strongly
following statements about your school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
I feel welcome in my school. (6.5) 19 63 13 5
The adults at my school look out for me. (5.7) 11 56 24 9
My school offers a wide enough variety of classes and

26 48 16 10
activities to keep me interested in school. (6.4)
Students with disabilities are included in all school activities.

14 52 26 8
(5.7)
On a scale of 1 to 4, how AVAILABLE are teachers and Percent %

other adults at your school to talk about: Unavailable Available
a problem you are having in a class? (5.8) 9 28 42 21
something that is bothering you? (5.5) 12 30 40 19
In how many of your classes during the past two Percent %

worked by yourself (independently) during class? (Not Scored) 6 13 37 26 18
How much do you agree or disagree with the Strongly Percent % Strongly
following statements about your teachers? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Don’t Know
My teachers enjoy the subjects they teach. (6.8) 20 50 10 4 17
My teachers inspire me to learn. (6.1) 14 50 22 7 6
My teachers give me extra help when I need it. (7.1) 23 57 11 5 4
My teachers connect what I am learning to life

outside of the classroom. (5.8) 14 45 22 9 10
Percent %
During this school year, have you taken or had a chance to
I took one or I was offered but did I was NOT
take a class in the following subjects? (7.9)
more classes in not take a class offered a class
this subject in this subject in this subject
Art 47 20 33
Music 34 22 43
Dance 21 27 52
Theater 11 25 65
6
School DBN:
Percent %
During this school year, have you taken or had a chance to
I took one or I was offered but did I was NOT
take a class in the following subjects? (7.9)
more classes in not take a class offered a class
this subject in this subject in this subject
Foreign Language 60 15 24
Computer skills/Technology 52 18 31
Health 39 20 41
Physical Education 75 13 12
During this school year, which of the following Percent %

activities did you participate in either before or after I did not participate in
school or during free periods? (5.2) I participated this activity although it I was NOT offered
in this activity was offered this activity
Art 24 30 46
Music 19 33 49
Dance 13 33 54
Theater 8 33 58
School Sports Teams or Clubs 32 34 34
Tutoring/Enrichment Activities 52 26 23
S Safety and Respect: Students feel that their school ensures that all members of the school
community feel physically and emotionally secure, allowing everyone to focus on student learning.
following statements about your teachers? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Don’t Know
Teachers in my school treat students with respect. (6.1) 14 49 18 8 11
Most students in my school treat teachers with respect. (3.9) 5 28 36 23 8
Adults in my school treat each other with respect. (6.9) 21 51 9 4 14
following statements about students in your school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
Most students in my school help and care about each other. (4.3) 7 35 38 20
Most students in my school just look out for themselves. (3.3) 26 54 16 4
Most students in my school treat each other with respect. (4.2) 6 35 40 19
How often are the following things true about you or Percent % Some of the Most of the All of the
about your school? Never Time Time time
I stay home because I don’t feel safe at school. (8.7) 73 18 5 4
7
School DBN:
How often are the following things true about you or Percent % Some of the Most of the All of the
about your school? Never Time Time Time
Students threaten or bully other students at school. (6.1) 21 53 16 11
Students get into physical fights at my school. (5) 9 51 24 17
Adults at my school yell at students. (5.1) 13 47 21 20
Students in my school are harassed or threatened based on race,

color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, 32 43 15 10
religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation
or disability. (6.6)
Students use alcohol or illegal drugs while at school. (6.7) 37 38 14 11
There is gang activity in my school. (5.7) 27 37 16 20
How much do you agree or disagree with the following Strongly Percent % Strongly
statements about your school? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
There is a person or program in my school that helps

21 57 15 7
students resolve conflicts. (6.4)
Discipline in my school is fair. (5.1) 10 47 31 12
I am safe in my classes. (6.5) 21 59 14 6
I am safe in the hallways, bathrooms, and locker

16 51 22 10
rooms at my school. (5.8)
I am safe on school property outside my school building. (5.2) 14 43 29 14
My school is kept clean (4.6) 8 42 29 21
Answer this question only if your school has School Safety Agents: The presence
and actions of School Safety Agents help to promote a safe and respectful learning 15 49 21 15
environment. (5.5)
Not Scored: These questions appeared on the survey, but answers were not scored and did
S not affect the School Survey or Progress Report scores.
Which grade are you in? Percent %
0 6th Grade 0 7th Grade 1 8th Grade 28 9th Grade 28 10th Grade 24 11th Grade 20 12th Grade
8
School DBN:
T Academic Expectations: Teachers feel that the school develops rigorous and meaningful
academic goals that encourage students to do their best.
The principal places the learning needs of children ahead

7 31 36 26
of other interests. (4)
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are aligned within
and across the grade levels at this school. (5.4) 17 45 21 17
My school has high expectations for all students. (5.1) 13 39 38 11
Teachers in this school set high standards for student work

in their classes. (7.2) 31 57 9 3
My school has clear measures of progress for student

achievement throughout the year. (5.7) 10 57 28 5
This school makes it a priority to help students develop

challenging learning goals. (5.6) 12 51 28 9
This school makes it a priority to help students find the best

ways to achieve their learning goals. (5.5) 10 53 28 9
The principal has confidence in the expertise of the

12 50 24 14
teachers. (5.3)
For high school teachers only: This school makes it a

priority to help students select the best courses to achieve 12 56 25 7
their college or career goals. (5.8)
Percent %
Which of the following courses or activities are
available to students at your school – and Offered as a regular Offered before or after Not offered
when are they available during the day? school activity/course school or during free at all
(9.7) periods (6) (Not Scored)
Art 97 12 2
Music 95 16 2
Dance 93 16 2
Theater 69 34 5
Health 95 5 0
Physical Education 97 16 0
Sports Teams or Clubs 57 62 2
Tutoring/Enrichment Activities 34 81 0
How much do you agree or disagree Percent %

with the following statements? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Apply
I have sufficient materials to teach my class(es), including: books, 11 36 32 20 2

audio/visual equipment, maps, and/or calculators. (4.6)
My instructional materials are in good condition. (5.2) 9 49 30 11 2
9
School DBN:
following statements? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
School leaders visit classrooms to observe the quality of teaching
17 45 28 10
at this school. (5.6)
School leaders place a high priority on the quality of teaching at this

16 47 22 16
school. (5.4)
School leaders celebrate learning successes at this school. (5.5) 12 52 26 10
Most teachers in my school work together on teams to improve their

28 60 9 4
instructional practice. (7.1)
Teachers in my school use student achievement data to improve

21 69 9 2
instructional decisions. (7)
T Communication: Teachers feel that the school provides them with information about the
school’s educational goals and offers appropriate feedback on each student’s learning outcomes.
Schools leaders communicate a clear vision for this school. (3.7) 5 34 28 33
School leaders let staff know what is expected of them. (4.1) 5 41 26 28
School leaders encourage open communication on 9 28 35 28

important school issues. (3.9)
The principal is an effective manager who makes the
9 11 43 38
school run smoothly. (3)
I trust the principal at his or her word. (3.8) 10 24 34 31
Based on your experiences during the current school

Percent %
year, how much do you agree or disagree with the Strongly Strongly
following statement? Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
My school communicates effectively with parents when
7 59 21 14
students misbehave. (5.3)
How much do you agree or disagree with the

Percent %
following statement? Strongly Strongly
School leaders give me regular and helpful feedback about
9 32 38 21
my teaching. (4.3)
Percent %
More Than About 3 or 4
How often during this school year have you: Once a About Once
Once a Times Each Rarely or Does Not
Week Week a Month Year Never Apply
communicated with students about their progress
36 45 14 3 0 2
in class? (Not Scored)
communicated with parents about their children’s

10 28 40 19 3 0
progress in class? (7.1)
sent parents written information on what you are

teaching and what students are expected to learn? 2 9 26 21 33 9
(3.8)
10
School DBN:
Percent %
About 3 or 4
How often during this school year have you: Once a About Once
More Than Times Each Rarely or Does Not
Once a week Week a Month Year Never Apply
sent home information on services to help students or

parents such as: tutoring, after-school programs, or 5 16 33 26 19 2
workshops adults can attend to help their children in
school? (5.2)
had a conversation or corresponded

with a parent of a student about the 21 29 33 14 3 0
student’s behavior? (NA)
T Engagement: Teachers feel engaged in an active and vibrant partnership to promote learning.
Percent %
To what extent do you feel supported by: To a great To some To a small To no Does Not
extent extent extent extent Apply
your principal? (3.6) 12 21 31 36 0
assistant principals at your school? (6.3) 33 33 23 11 0
other teachers at your school? (8.7) 63 35 2 0 0

statements? Strongly Strongly
My school offers a wide enough variety of courses to keep 48 40 9 3

students at my school engaged. (7.8)
Students with disabilities are included in all school activities. (6.6) 22 62 7 9
School leaders invite teachers to play a meaningful role in setting goals and making
7 41 29 22
important decisions for this school. (4.4)
School leaders encourage collaboration among teachers. (6.2) 14 66 14 7
Based on your experiences during the current school year, how Percent %
much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Strongly Strongly
Obtaining information from parents about student learning needs is a
11 36 39 14
priority at my school. (4.8)
Teachers and administrators in my school use information from parents to
5 38 46 11
improve instructional practices and meet student learning needs. (4.6)
Percent %
How much do you agree or disagree with the
following statements? Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree Apply
This year, I received helpful training on the use of student 7 32 35 25 2

achievement data to improve teaching and learning. (4)
The professional development I received this year provided
9 19 33 37 2
me with content support in my subject area. (3.3)
The professional development I received this year provided me with

teaching strategies to better meet the needs of my students. (3.8) 12 26 26 36 0
11
School DBN:
T Safety and Respect: Schools ensure that all members of the school community feel physically
and emotionally secure, allowing everyone to focus on student learning.
Teachers in my school respect teachers who take the lead in school
21 57 19 3
improvement efforts. (6.5)
Teachers in my school trust each other. (6.5) 17 60 22 0
Teachers in my school recognize and respect colleagues who are the

26 64 9 2
most effective teachers. (7.1)
Order and discipline are maintained at my school. (3) 4 18 44 35
I can get the help I need at my school to address student

9 33 38 21
behavior and discipline problems. (4.3)
I am safe at my school. (5.1) 10 45 33 12
Crime and violence are a problem in my school. (4) 22 41 31 5
Students in my school are often threatened or bullied. (4) 19 46 30 5
Adults at my school are often disrespectful to students. (6.6) 7 12 59 22
Most students at my school treat teachers with respect. (5.1) 5 55 28 12
Most parents treat teachers at this school with respect. (6.8) 14 75 11 0
Students’ use of alcohol and illegal drugs in school is a

10 33 50 7
problem at my school. (5.1)
There are conflicts at my school based on race, color,
creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration
19 41 31 9
status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation or disability. (4.3)
There is a person or a program in my school that helps
19 66 14 2
students resolve conflicts. (6.7)
Gang activity is a problem in my school. (3.9) 30 32 30 9
My school is kept clean. (3.8) 3 31 41 24
Answer this question only if your school has School Safety Agents:
The presence and actions of School Safety Agents help to promote 9 36 31 24
a safe and respectful learning environment. (4.4)
T Not Scored: These questions appeared on the survey, but answers were not scored and did
not affect the School Survey or Progress Report scores.
Teachers in my school use formative assessment data to improve
instructional decisions (formative assessments include Periodic
25 67 7 2
Assessments, classroom assessments, interim or benchmark
assessments, etc.)
Teachers in my school select or build assessments aligned to
32 65 4 0
their curriculum.
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School DBN:
How long have you been a teacher? Percent %
Less than one More than 15

3 9 1-3 years 43 4-10 years 17 11-15 years 28
year years
This year, what percentage of your students had at least one parent
attend your Parent-Teacher Conferences? Percent %
Does Not
59 0-25% 32 26-50% 5 51-75% 2 76-100% 2
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Herbert H.

Lehman High School

Principal Dr. Janet Saraceno

Dear Members of the School Community, What do the colors mean?

Communication 5.5 23%

Engagement 6.2 46%

Safety & Respect 5.8 14%

What are your school's strengths and areas for improvement?

Communication 0.375333626 0.144478382 0.449199099

Engagement 0.739133691 0.285507735 0.485367036

Safety & Respect 0.170749743 0.066798492 0.274798876

School Number 08X405

Parents 6% 49% -43

Parents Teachers Students 0%

School Number 08X405

How has your school community answered important survey questions?

83% My opportunities to be involved in my child's 84% 88% 83%

77% How well the school communicates with me. 85%

Percent of teachers at your school who

48% School leaders invite teachers to play a meaningful

22% Order and discipline are maintained at my school.

S Percent of students at your school who

70% Most of the adults I see at school every day know my

64% My teachers inspire me to learn.

67% I am safe in the hallways, bathrooms, and locker rooms

School Number 08X405

How can you use survey results to improve your school?

1. View all survey

5. Engage your school

NYC School Survey 2009-2010 Survey Results Enrollment: 4115

This report provides all survey questions and a

How much do you agree or disagree with the following Percent %

My child is learning what he or she needs to know to succeed

The education your child has received this year. (7.1) 28 58 11 3

The level of assistance your child receives when he or she

How much do you agree or disagree with the following Percent %

My child’s teacher(s) give helpful comments on

How much do you agree or disagree with the following Percent %

The school keeps me informed about my child’s

The school contacts me when my child breaks school

The school contacts me to tell me about my child’s

received information on services for your child or for you,

How much do you agree or disagree with the following Percent %

My child’s school makes it easy for parents to attend

More than Percent % Once or

My child participates in the following school activities or

20 Art 13 Music 8 Dance 7 Theater 29 Foreign language

Computer skills/ Physical Team sports and Tutoring/

My child’s school offers a wide enough variety of courses and

My child is safe at school. (6.5) 19 52 14 8 7

My child’s school is clean. (6.7) 20 55 13 6 7

Discipline is enforced fairly at my child’s school. (6.5) 17 53 9 8 14

School staff are disrespectful to students. (7.6) 35 25 7 4 28

There is racial or cultural bias by school staff. (8) 37 13 4 4 41

Students in my child’s school are threatened or harassed by other

Students use alcohol or illegal drugs during school. (6.5) 20 14 9 7 50

There is gang activity in my child’s school. (5.3) 17 14 10 14 45

In which grade is your child at this school? Percent %

Better communication More teacher More preparation for Less preparation

73 Mail 47 E-mail 9 ARIS Parent Link (arisparentlink.org)

Parent Association, Parent Teacher

74 Phone 13 Parent Coordinator 5 School bulletin board

47 Parent Teacher Conferences 1 Other parents 3 Community or Citywide Education Councils