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Senior Graduation Survey 2009
Name: 


  1. Are you graduating this year?
    yes
    no


  1. What is your current e-mail address?


  1. How many years did you attend Plano High School?
    1
    2
    3
    4
    More than 4


  1. Please indicate your ethnic background:
    American Indian or Alaskan Native
    Asian
    Black or African American
    Hispanic or Latino
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
    White
    Multi-Racial
    Other


  1. What are your plans after graduating from high school?
    Attend a 4-year college or university
    Attend a 2-year community college
    Attend a vocational (trade) or technical school
    Work full-time
    Work part-time
    Enlist in the military
    Other


  1. High School prepared me for life after high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If you plan to attend a college or university, in which of the following categories does your major best fall?
    Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources
    Architecture & Construction
    Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
    Business, Management & Administration
    Education & Training
    Finance
    Government & Public Administration
    Health Science
    Hospitality & Tourism
    Human Services
    Information Technology
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
    Manufacturing
    Marketing, Sales & Service
    Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
    Transportation, Distribution & Logistics


  1. I felt I was under stress in high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If you felt you were under stress in high school, which of the following was the major source of the stress?
    Academics
    Family
    Peers
    Teachers
    Other


  1. I feel unsure about life after high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If you feel unsure about life after high school, which of the following seems to be most difficult for you?
    Financial
    Housing
    Employment
    Academic/Vocational
    Increased Responsibility
    Other


  1. I am emotionally and socially prepared to leave high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If you are not emotionally and socially prepared to leave high school, please explain below.


  1. What are your motivating factors for achievement in PHS (please choose up to three most important)?
    Teachers/Coaches
    Counselors/Social Workers
    Administrators
    Parent Involvement/Encouragement
    Your Friends
    Desire to Learn
    Interesting Classes
    Extra-curricular Activity Eligibility
    To get into the college of my choice
    Academic Recognition (honors, awards, etc.)
    Other


  1. The amount of homework I was given at PHS was:
    Too much
    Just right
    Too little


  1. OVERALL/GENERAL

    I feel prepared for life after high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am proud to be a graduate of my high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. PHS academic standards were challenging.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The expectations of me in high school were appropriate.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I felt overwhelmed in high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I felt a sense of belonging at my school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My high school treated students of all ability levels equally.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The track (the path I took in high school) was appropriate to fit my individual needs.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

    High school helped me develop the skills necessary to work with others and in groups.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My high school education addressed my social and emotional needs.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My teachers integrated relevant, real-life topics into my learning experience (current events, social issues, diversity concepts).
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The curriculum and instructional programming at PHS were sensitive to the diversity of the student population.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

    My teachers were available to help me before and after school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I respect my teachers and administrators.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Teachers treated students with respect.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Administrators treated students with respect.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. STUDENT SERVICES

    I had the opportunity to explore my interests while in high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Plano High School offered adequate opportunities to learn vocational and trade skills in addition to academics.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I personally benefited from participation in extra-curricular activities.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. I had the opportunity to conduct vocational and college searches.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I personally benefited from the social/emotional support from Student Services.
      1 2 3 4 5     N/A
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree  


  1. SCHOOL CLIMATE

    My high school experience made me feel like I belonged.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Students treated each other with respect.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Discipline procedures were administered fairly and consistently.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I witnessed drugs on campus.
    Yes
    No


  1. I witnessed alcohol use by students while attending school or school events.
    Yes
    No


  1. I was bullied at school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. There was a problem with gangs and/or violence at school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The atmosphere at school interfered with my learning.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. OTHER

    I received special education services.
    Yes
    No


  1. If yes, the special education services at PHS met my needs.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I was in the English as a Second Language (ESL or ELL) program.
    Yes
    No


  1. If yes, the ESL/ELL program met my needs.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My parents played an important role in my educational experience.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. OPEN ENDED

    What are the most important skills that should be developed in high school and why?


  1. What were the best things about your high school?


  1. In what other ways could your experience at PHS been improved? Please explain.


  1. What is the primary language spoken at your home?





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