Chapter 2 - Positive School Culture Flashcard

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What is the relationship between high expectations and a positive school culture?

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High expectations ensure that everyone is invested in a positive school culture.

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Which of the following best describes a positive school culture? A school where everyone feels a sense of belonging, A school where everyone is polite all the time, A school where everyone is happy all the time, A school where everyone performs well on standardized tests

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A school where everyone feels a sense of belonging

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Which is a component of parent involvement? Ongoing communication, Partnering in making decisions, Participating in out-of-school activities

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All of these are correct

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You just arrived as a new teacher in your school. You noticed that there is not enough parent involvement, so you decide to take the lead and bridge the gap between parents and teachers. Which of the following would NOT increase parent involvement? Conduct a survey to gauge the talents and abilities of parents, to find ways to utilize them within the classroom and school. Establish a home visit program, where teachers can visit parents who may not have transportation to get to know them and establish a trusting relationship. Establish a parent mentor program, pairing parents of new students with a veteran family. Invite parents to a meeting to solicit help for the next PTO bake sale, to raise money for the next school year.

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Invite parents to a meeting to solicit help for the next PTO bake sale, to raise money for the next school year.

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Which type of school process refers to ensuring that curriculum and instruction are targeted to meet educational standards?

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Alignment

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Which of the following types of school processes data refers to the process by which teachers and school administrators provide students the opportunity to grade them for a change? Assessment, Curriculum, Instruction, Evaluation

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Evaluation

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What is one primary goal of innovative thinking and risk taking?

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To ignite student interest

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What do 'challengers' do?

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Challenge by asking 'why, what and how?'.

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In organizations, a vision statement ____.

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describes future goals

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Effective vision statements are typically ____ words in length.

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20 or fewer