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Exit Survey for Seniors

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This survey is for the sole purpose of research and to establish strategies for improving high school services to students. The information you supply in this questionnaire will be kept completely confidential.  Your name and Social Security number are requested to establish research validity and to allow us to do follow ups in the future.

Only high school SENIORS need to respond.

The 2007 Survey is currently closed.

Personal Information (this will be kept confidential and separate from the data)
  First Last
Name    
Address
(One that will be good for the next few years.)		  
City    State    Zip  
Social Security Number   (optional)
Email Address   (optional)

  

Statistical Information
Your Gender  
School You Attended  
Your Age   years
Ethnicity  
Father's Level of Education  
Mother's Level of Education  

 

1.  What do you plan to do after completing high school?
 

If you plan to attend a College/University or Vocational/Technical School can you tell us which one?
         

 

Other (please write) 

2.  Did you transfer to Irving ISD from another district while in high school?
 No       Yes         
 
                    If YES, I transferred: 

3.  How many years did you attend Irving ISD Schools?
 

4.  Did you face any obstacles in completing high school?
 No       Yes         
 

If YES check all that apply:
personal illness

family illness

parent divorce/separation

loss of parent

parent incarceration

became a parent

frequent moving

financial difficulties

personal relationships

learning problems

drug and/or alcohol issues with self

drug and/or alcohol issues with a  family member

other 

5.  How would you best describe your individual program of study at this high school?
 

6.  What is your overall impression of the quality of education at this high school?
 

7.  How well do you think this high school prepare you for continuing your education?
 

8.  Do you feel you could have used more help in any of the following areas?
deciding on an area of study in college or vocational school
how and where to get financial aid
registering for College Admissions Tests
selecting a College or Technical School
how to apply for a specific College or Vocational/Technical School

9.  Did you take AP courses?
 No       Yes         

  If YES, how many AP courses?    
  Overall how well do you think the classroom instruction prepared you for the exam?

10.  Did you take the SAT?
 No       Yes         
                 If YES, how many times?   

11.  Did you take the ACT?
 No       Yes         
                 If YES, how many times?   

12.  How did you prepare to take the SAT or ACT? (Check all that apply)
online course
Dewar Smith summer course
Princeton Review
Kaplan Review
at home study
school course offered
I did not prepare

13.  Having a laptop was a benefit for your education?
 

14.  In a typical week how often did you use your laptop computer for the following (in school and at home):
             a.   Classroom Projects  
  b. Research Papers  
  c. Blackboard  
  d. Instructional Software  
  e. Search Engines  
  f. Bookmarked Websites  
  g. Discussion Boards  
  h. Email  
  i. Instant Messaging  
  j. Blogs  
  k. Chat Rooms  
  l. Personal Website  

15.  In a typical week, how often did you use
your laptop at school?
 

16.  In a typical week, how often did you use
your laptop at home?
 

17.  How many hours per week are you currently employed in a paying part/full time job outside your home?
 

Here are some opinions that student from other schools have expressed.  Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of these opinions as it relates to YOUR experience.

18.  SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT/SECURITY
a. I liked going to this school.  
b. This school was a friendly place.  
c. I felt I belonged at this school.  
d. I felt safe at this school.  
e. I felt my things left at school were safe.  
f. The vice-principals were visible around the school /in the halls.  
g. The teachers were visible around the school/in the halls.  
h. My classes were orderly and allowed students to learn.  

19.  FACILITIES
a. I liked the way the school building and grounds looked.  
b. The library had flexible hours and was open when needed.  

20.  INSTRUCTION
a. The work in my classes really made me think.  
b. My teachers wanted me to do my best.  
c. My teachers really listened to what I had to say.  
d. My teachers made me feel good about myself.  
e. My teachers had high expectations of me.  
f. My teachers were available to me when I needed them.  
g. My teachers made learning fun.  
h My teachers treated me fairly.  
i. The harder I worked in school, the more success I had.  
j. The amount of homework the teachers assigned was adequate.  
k. I have learned the English skills (reading, writing and speaking) that I will need to succeed.  
l. I have learned the math and science skills that I will need to succeed.  
m. I have learned the social studies skills  (history, geography, government) to be a good citizen.  
n. I learned what I needed to know about fine arts (music, drama, and art) to enjoy and make the arts part of my life.  
o. I learned the technology skills I needed to know to succeed in college or work.  
p. I learned how to organize, problem solve, and present information to be successful after high school.  
q. I am proud of the academic effort that I put forth in my studies during high school.  

21.  STUDENT BEHAVIOR/SCHOOL POLICIES
a. I was aware of all the school policies and rules and knew how to act and what was expected of me.  
b. Students at this school thought it was important to obey and follow school policies and rules.  
c. Students at this school showed respect for each other.  
d. I felt respected by teachers and other staff.  
e. Students who broke the school rules got in trouble.  
f. Good behavior and good choices were rewarded at this school.  
g. All students that broke the school rules were punished or treated the same.  
h. There was racial harmony at this high school.  
i. The dress code was followed.