BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHARACTER COUNTS! PILOT PROJECT
TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS VALUES & PRIORITIES SURVEY

INTRODUCTION

FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS
The Buffalo Public School System will be integrating the CHARACTER COUNTS! 5.0 comprehensive student development program this year to provide specific strategies and resources to help us systematically develop in students a wide range of academic, social, emotional and character traits, values, attitudes and skills. Your school applied and was accepted to be one of 22 schools piloting the program. Your responses to this survey will permit us to assess the specific priorities and concerns of each participating school in order to guide specific design and implementation strategies. Your responses will be analyzed by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, the creators of CHARACTER COUNTS! and will be kept confidential.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY NO LATER THAN APRIL 18, 2017

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* 1. Position:

Teacher

Administrator

Counselor

Parent

Office Staff

Other support staff (custodians, bus drivers, lunch workers, etc)

Other

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* 2. Your School:

#17 ECC

#19 Native American

#27 Hillery Park

#30 Frank A. Sedita

#43 Lovejoy Discovery

#45 International School

#54 Dr. George E. Blackman

#59 Science Magnet

#61 ECC

#65 Roosevelt Early Childhood Center

#66 North Park Academy

#67 Discovery

#69 Houghton Academy

#72 Lorraine Academy

#74 Hamlin Park Academy

#89 Lydia T. Wright

#91 BUILD Academy

#94 West Hertel Academy

#97 Harvey Austin

#206 South park High School

#355 Emerson Annex

#363 Computing Academy- Bennett

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* 3. PRIORITIES. How important is it to you that each student at your school . . .

	Essential	Very Important	Important	Mildly Important	Unimportant
1. Achieves their full academic potential.	1. Achieves their full academic potential. Essential	1. Achieves their full academic potential. Very Important	1. Achieves their full academic potential. Important	1. Achieves their full academic potential. Mildly Important	1. Achieves their full academic potential. Unimportant
2. Is motivated and academically ready to to succeed in college.	2. Is motivated and academically ready to to succeed in college. Essential	2. Is motivated and academically ready to to succeed in college. Very Important	2. Is motivated and academically ready to to succeed in college. Important	2. Is motivated and academically ready to to succeed in college. Mildly Important	2. Is motivated and academically ready to to succeed in college. Unimportant
3. Develops the social and emotional skills to establish positive relationships.	3. Develops the social and emotional skills to establish positive relationships. Essential	3. Develops the social and emotional skills to establish positive relationships. Very Important	3. Develops the social and emotional skills to establish positive relationships. Important	3. Develops the social and emotional skills to establish positive relationships. Mildly Important	3. Develops the social and emotional skills to establish positive relationships. Unimportant
4. Develops the ethical values and character traits to become a good person.	4. Develops the ethical values and character traits to become a good person. Essential	4. Develops the ethical values and character traits to become a good person. Very Important	4. Develops the ethical values and character traits to become a good person. Important	4. Develops the ethical values and character traits to become a good person. Mildly Important	4. Develops the ethical values and character traits to become a good person. Unimportant
5. Develops positive life skills such as persistence, diligence, self-discipline and goal-setting to prepare to succeed in the workplace.	5. Develops positive life skills such as persistence, diligence, self-discipline and goal-setting to prepare to succeed in the workplace. Essential	5. Develops positive life skills such as persistence, diligence, self-discipline and goal-setting to prepare to succeed in the workplace. Very Important	5. Develops positive life skills such as persistence, diligence, self-discipline and goal-setting to prepare to succeed in the workplace. Important	5. Develops positive life skills such as persistence, diligence, self-discipline and goal-setting to prepare to succeed in the workplace. Mildly Important	5. Develops positive life skills such as persistence, diligence, self-discipline and goal-setting to prepare to succeed in the workplace. Unimportant

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* 4. VALUES, BELIEFS AND MINDSETS. How important is it to you that each student . . .

	Essential	Very Important	Important	Mildly Important	Unimportant
6. Acquires a love of learning and a commitment to lifelong personal growth.	6. Acquires a love of learning and a commitment to lifelong personal growth. Essential	6. Acquires a love of learning and a commitment to lifelong personal growth. Very Important	6. Acquires a love of learning and a commitment to lifelong personal growth. Important	6. Acquires a love of learning and a commitment to lifelong personal growth. Mildly Important	6. Acquires a love of learning and a commitment to lifelong personal growth. Unimportant
7. Believes that earning their high school degree will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction.	7. Believes that earning their high school degree will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Essential	7. Believes that earning their high school degree will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Very Important	7. Believes that earning their high school degree will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Important	7. Believes that earning their high school degree will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Mildly Important	7. Believes that earning their high school degree will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Unimportant
8. Believes that a college or other advanced education will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction.	8. Believes that a college or other advanced education will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Essential	8. Believes that a college or other advanced education will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Very Important	8. Believes that a college or other advanced education will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Important	8. Believes that a college or other advanced education will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Mildly Important	8. Believes that a college or other advanced education will increase job opportunities and improve life satisfaction. Unimportant
9. Believes that, even if learning is difficult, with determination and effort, they can succeed in school.	9. Believes that, even if learning is difficult, with determination and effort, they can succeed in school. Essential	9. Believes that, even if learning is difficult, with determination and effort, they can succeed in school. Very Important	9. Believes that, even if learning is difficult, with determination and effort, they can succeed in school. Important	9. Believes that, even if learning is difficult, with determination and effort, they can succeed in school. Mildly Important	9. Believes that, even if learning is difficult, with determination and effort, they can succeed in school. Unimportant
10. Believes that violence should be avoided even if the other person started it.	10. Believes that violence should be avoided even if the other person started it. Essential	10. Believes that violence should be avoided even if the other person started it. Very Important	10. Believes that violence should be avoided even if the other person started it. Important	10. Believes that violence should be avoided even if the other person started it. Mildly Important	10. Believes that violence should be avoided even if the other person started it. Unimportant
11. Believes that lying, cheating and other forms of dishonesty are wrong even if others are doing it.	11. Believes that lying, cheating and other forms of dishonesty are wrong even if others are doing it. Essential	11. Believes that lying, cheating and other forms of dishonesty are wrong even if others are doing it. Very Important	11. Believes that lying, cheating and other forms of dishonesty are wrong even if others are doing it. Important	11. Believes that lying, cheating and other forms of dishonesty are wrong even if others are doing it. Mildly Important	11. Believes that lying, cheating and other forms of dishonesty are wrong even if others are doing it. Unimportant
12. Believes that being a good person is more important than money or status.	12. Believes that being a good person is more important than money or status. Essential	12. Believes that being a good person is more important than money or status. Very Important	12. Believes that being a good person is more important than money or status. Important	12. Believes that being a good person is more important than money or status. Mildly Important	12. Believes that being a good person is more important than money or status. Unimportant

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* 5. COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES. How important is it to you that each student develops the. . .

	Essential	Very Important	Important	Mildly Important	Unimportant
13. Ability to think for themselves rather than simply adopting ideas and values of peers.	13. Ability to think for themselves rather than simply adopting ideas and values of peers. Essential	13. Ability to think for themselves rather than simply adopting ideas and values of peers. Very Important	13. Ability to think for themselves rather than simply adopting ideas and values of peers. Important	13. Ability to think for themselves rather than simply adopting ideas and values of peers. Mildly Important	13. Ability to think for themselves rather than simply adopting ideas and values of peers. Unimportant
14. Ability to employ critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and make rational, ethical, and effective decisions.	14. Ability to employ critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and make rational, ethical, and effective decisions. Essential	14. Ability to employ critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and make rational, ethical, and effective decisions. Very Important	14. Ability to employ critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and make rational, ethical, and effective decisions. Important	14. Ability to employ critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and make rational, ethical, and effective decisions. Mildly Important	14. Ability to employ critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and make rational, ethical, and effective decisions. Unimportant
15. Ability to exercise self-control and overcome strong negative emotions and impulses.	15. Ability to exercise self-control and overcome strong negative emotions and impulses. Essential	15. Ability to exercise self-control and overcome strong negative emotions and impulses. Very Important	15. Ability to exercise self-control and overcome strong negative emotions and impulses. Important	15. Ability to exercise self-control and overcome strong negative emotions and impulses. Mildly Important	15. Ability to exercise self-control and overcome strong negative emotions and impulses. Unimportant
16. Ability to understand the feelings and motivations of others.	16. Ability to understand the feelings and motivations of others. Essential	16. Ability to understand the feelings and motivations of others. Very Important	16. Ability to understand the feelings and motivations of others. Important	16. Ability to understand the feelings and motivations of others. Mildly Important	16. Ability to understand the feelings and motivations of others. Unimportant
17. Ability to resist negative peer pressure.	17. Ability to resist negative peer pressure. Essential	17. Ability to resist negative peer pressure. Very Important	17. Ability to resist negative peer pressure. Important	17. Ability to resist negative peer pressure. Mildly Important	17. Ability to resist negative peer pressure. Unimportant
18. Ability to bounce back from personal tragedies and failures (resilience).	18. Ability to bounce back from personal tragedies and failures (resilience). Essential	18. Ability to bounce back from personal tragedies and failures (resilience). Very Important	18. Ability to bounce back from personal tragedies and failures (resilience). Important	18. Ability to bounce back from personal tragedies and failures (resilience). Mildly Important	18. Ability to bounce back from personal tragedies and failures (resilience). Unimportant
19. Ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them.	19. Ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them. Essential	19. Ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them. Very Important	19. Ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them. Important	19. Ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them. Mildly Important	19. Ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them. Unimportant
20. Ability and determination to make healthy life choices including avoidance of alcohol and drugs.	20. Ability and determination to make healthy life choices including avoidance of alcohol and drugs. Essential	20. Ability and determination to make healthy life choices including avoidance of alcohol and drugs. Very Important	20. Ability and determination to make healthy life choices including avoidance of alcohol and drugs. Important	20. Ability and determination to make healthy life choices including avoidance of alcohol and drugs. Mildly Important	20. Ability and determination to make healthy life choices including avoidance of alcohol and drugs. Unimportant

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* 6. ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTER TRAITS. How important is it to you that your students develop the following attributes and character traits?

	Essential	Very Important	Important	Mildly Important	Unimportant
21. Trustworthiness	21. Trustworthiness Essential	21. Trustworthiness Very Important	21. Trustworthiness Important	21. Trustworthiness Mildly Important	21. Trustworthiness Unimportant
22. Respectfulness	22. Respectfulness Essential	22. Respectfulness Very Important	22. Respectfulness Important	22. Respectfulness Mildly Important	22. Respectfulness Unimportant
23. Personal responsibility	23. Personal responsibility Essential	23. Personal responsibility Very Important	23. Personal responsibility Important	23. Personal responsibility Mildly Important	23. Personal responsibility Unimportant
24. Fairness	24. Fairness Essential	24. Fairness Very Important	24. Fairness Important	24. Fairness Mildly Important	24. Fairness Unimportant
25. Caring/Compassion	25. Caring/Compassion Essential	25. Caring/Compassion Very Important	25. Caring/Compassion Important	25. Caring/Compassion Mildly Important	25. Caring/Compassion Unimportant
26. Citizenship/Social responsibility	26. Citizenship/Social responsibility Essential	26. Citizenship/Social responsibility Very Important	26. Citizenship/Social responsibility Important	26. Citizenship/Social responsibility Mildly Important	26. Citizenship/Social responsibility Unimportant
27. Self-Awareness	27. Self-Awareness Essential	27. Self-Awareness Very Important	27. Self-Awareness Important	27. Self-Awareness Mildly Important	27. Self-Awareness Unimportant
28. Self-Discipline	28. Self-Discipline Essential	28. Self-Discipline Very Important	28. Self-Discipline Important	28. Self-Discipline Mildly Important	28. Self-Discipline Unimportant
29. Perseverance (persistence, tenacity)	29. Perseverance (persistence, tenacity) Essential	29. Perseverance (persistence, tenacity) Very Important	29. Perseverance (persistence, tenacity) Important	29. Perseverance (persistence, tenacity) Mildly Important	29. Perseverance (persistence, tenacity) Unimportant
30. Resiliency (bouncing back from failure of tragedy)	30. Resiliency (bouncing back from failure of tragedy) Essential	30. Resiliency (bouncing back from failure of tragedy) Very Important	30. Resiliency (bouncing back from failure of tragedy) Important	30. Resiliency (bouncing back from failure of tragedy) Mildly Important	30. Resiliency (bouncing back from failure of tragedy) Unimportant
31. Positivity	31. Positivity Essential	31. Positivity Very Important	31. Positivity Important	31. Positivity Mildly Important	31. Positivity Unimportant
32. Adaptability	32. Adaptability Essential	32. Adaptability Very Important	32. Adaptability Important	32. Adaptability Mildly Important	32. Adaptability Unimportant

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* 7. In your opinion how big a problem are the following forms of conduct by students at your school? (Leave blank if you have no opinion)

	Severe	Serious	Significant	Minor	No problem
33. Lying	33. Lying Severe	33. Lying Serious	33. Lying Significant	33. Lying Minor	33. Lying No problem
34. Stealing	34. Stealing Severe	34. Stealing Serious	34. Stealing Significant	34. Stealing Minor	34. Stealing No problem
35. Fighting	35. Fighting Severe	35. Fighting Serious	35. Fighting Significant	35. Fighting Minor	35. Fighting No problem
36. Racial, ethnic or gender slurs	36. Racial, ethnic or gender slurs Severe	36. Racial, ethnic or gender slurs Serious	36. Racial, ethnic or gender slurs Significant	36. Racial, ethnic or gender slurs Minor	36. Racial, ethnic or gender slurs No problem
37. Excessive absence	37. Excessive absence Severe	37. Excessive absence Serious	37. Excessive absence Significant	37. Excessive absence Minor	37. Excessive absence No problem
38. Excess tardiness	38. Excess tardiness Severe	38. Excess tardiness Serious	38. Excess tardiness Significant	38. Excess tardiness Minor	38. Excess tardiness No problem
39. Vandalism	39. Vandalism Severe	39. Vandalism Serious	39. Vandalism Significant	39. Vandalism Minor	39. Vandalism No problem
40. Bullying	40. Bullying Severe	40. Bullying Serious	40. Bullying Significant	40. Bullying Minor	40. Bullying No problem
41. Alcohol use	41. Alcohol use Severe	41. Alcohol use Serious	41. Alcohol use Significant	41. Alcohol use Minor	41. Alcohol use No problem
42. Drug use	42. Drug use Severe	42. Drug use Serious	42. Drug use Significant	42. Drug use Minor	42. Drug use No problem
43. Gang activity	43. Gang activity Severe	43. Gang activity Serious	43. Gang activity Significant	43. Gang activity Minor	43. Gang activity No problem
44. Sexual activity	44. Sexual activity Severe	44. Sexual activity Serious	44. Sexual activity Significant	44. Sexual activity Minor	44. Sexual activity No problem

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* 1. Position:

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* 2. Your School:

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* 3. PRIORITIES. How important is it to you that each student at your school . . .

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* 4. VALUES, BELIEFS AND MINDSETS. How important is it to you that each student . . .

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* 5. COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES. How important is it to you that each student develops the. . .

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* 6. ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTER TRAITS. How important is it to you that your students develop the following attributes and character traits?

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* 7. In your opinion how big a problem are the following forms of conduct by students at your school? (Leave blank if you have no opinion)

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* 8. Additional comments, concerns or suggestions: