Student Survey
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Tool 20
Student Survey Please think about each statement below. For each statement, decide if you believe it is (1) always true, (2) most often true, (3) sometimes true, or (4) never true, and then check that box. If you don’t know the answer or think the statement is not applicable (NA) to your situation, check that box. Please do not put your name on the survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your school! I am in grade (circle one): 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Question #
Trait
Question
1
1C2
There are enough textbooks so that every student who needs one has one.
2
2B1
I learn a lot in my classes.
3
2C1
My teachers believe that I can do well in school.
4
2C2
I believe I can get good grades and do well on assignments and tests.
5
2D1
My teachers help me understand why what I’m learning in school is important.
6
2D3
When I need extra help at school, I know how to get it.
7
2E1
My classes are interesting.
8
2E2
My schoolwork is challenging.
9
2F1
My teachers know a lot about the subjects they teach.
10
2H1
My teachers make sure that class time is not wasted.
11
2H2
When my teachers give directions, I understand what I am supposed to do.
12
4H1
My teachers respect one another.
13
4I2
The principal is fair to students.
14
4I4
The principal treats me with respect.
Always True
Most Often True
Sometimes True
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Never True
NA
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Question #
Trait
15
7A1
I feel like I fit in at this school.
16
7A2
I enjoy attending this school.
17
7B1
I feel there is at least one adult in this school that I can trust and who cares about me.
18
7B2
I have friends at this school.
19
7C1
The extracurricular activities offered at my school interest me.
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7C2
I can be part of after-school sports and other activities of my choice.
21
8A1
I can meet with my principal if I need to.
22
8A2
I want to learn the most I possibly can.
23
8B1
I feel safe at school.
24
8B2
My teachers want me to be at school.
25
8B4
In an emergency, like a fire at school or an earthquake, I know what to do to stay safe.
26
8B5
The building and grounds are clean, and everything works.
27
8C1
My teachers trust me.
28
8C2
Teachers behave respectfully toward students.
29
8D1
Teachers help us understand how to be respectful of people from other cultures.
30
8G1
Adults in the school make sure we follow the rules.
31
8G4
I see my principal in classrooms and in hallways during passing times.
32
8H1
I understand the school rules and the consequences for breaking those rules.
33
8H2
When school rules are broken, the punishment is fair.
Question
Always True
Most Often True
Sometimes True
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Never True
NA
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Question #
Trait
Question
34
8H3
Discipline is fairly and consistently applied to all students.
35
8I1
I know what school rules, if broken, may result in suspension or expulsion.
Always True
Most Often True
Sometimes True
Never True
NA
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Tool 20
Student Survey Please think about each statement below. For each statement, decide if you believe it is (1) always true, (2) most often true, (3) sometimes true, or (4) never true, and then check that box. If you don’t know the answer or think the statement is not applicable (NA) to your situation, check that box. Please do not put your name on the survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your school! I am in grade (circle one): 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Question #
Trait
Question
1
1C2
There are enough textbooks so that every student who needs one has one.
2
2B1
I learn a lot in my classes.
3
2C1
My teachers believe that I can do well in school.
4
2C2
I believe I can get good grades and do well on assignments and tests.
5
2D1
My teachers help me understand why what I’m learning in school is important.
6
2D3
When I need extra help at school, I know how to get it.
7
2E1
My classes are interesting.
8
2E2
My schoolwork is challenging.
9
2F1
My teachers know a lot about the subjects they teach.
10
2H1
My teachers make sure that class time is not wasted.
11
2H2
When my teachers give directions, I understand what I am supposed to do.
12
4H1
My teachers respect one another.
13
4I2
The principal is fair to students.
14
4I4
The principal treats me with respect.
Always True
Most Often True
Sometimes True
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Never True
NA
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Question #
Trait
15
7A1
I feel like I fit in at this school.
16
7A2
I enjoy attending this school.
17
7B1
I feel there is at least one adult in this school that I can trust and who cares about me.
18
7B2
I have friends at this school.
19
7C1
The extracurricular activities offered at my school interest me.
20
7C2
I can be part of after-school sports and other activities of my choice.
21
8A1
I can meet with my principal if I need to.
22
8A2
I want to learn the most I possibly can.
23
8B1
I feel safe at school.
24
8B2
My teachers want me to be at school.
25
8B4
In an emergency, like a fire at school or an earthquake, I know what to do to stay safe.
26
8B5
The building and grounds are clean, and everything works.
27
8C1
My teachers trust me.
28
8C2
Teachers behave respectfully toward students.
29
8D1
Teachers help us understand how to be respectful of people from other cultures.
30
8G1
Adults in the school make sure we follow the rules.
31
8G4
I see my principal in classrooms and in hallways during passing times.
32
8H1
I understand the school rules and the consequences for breaking those rules.
33
8H2
When school rules are broken, the punishment is fair.
Question
Always True
Most Often True
Sometimes True
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Never True
NA
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Question #
Trait
Question
34
8H3
Discipline is fairly and consistently applied to all students.
35
8I1
I know what school rules, if broken, may result in suspension or expulsion.
Always True
Most Often True
Sometimes True
Never True
NA
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you!
The High-Performing School • © 2009 Solution Tree Press • solution-tree.com Visit go.solution-tree.com/schoolimprovement to download this page.
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