Post Grad Survey 2009
Name: 


  1. What is your current address? Please include your maiden name if you are now married.


  1. What is your current e-mail address?


  1. Please indicate your graduation year
    2005
    2006
    2007
    2008


  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 Alakan Native
    Asian
    Black or African American
    Hispanic or Latino
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
    White
    Multi-Racial
    Other


  1. What is the primary language spoken at home?


  1. The first year after graduating from high school, what did you primarily do?
    Attended a 4-year college or university
    Attended a 2-year community college
    Attended a vocaional (trade) or technical school
    Worked full-time
    Worked part-time
    Enlisted in the military


  1. If you attended a college or trade school, what is the name of the school you attended?


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


  1. Which category does your college major or current employment fall?
    Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources
    Architecture & Construction
    Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication
    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. If you did not continue your education after graduation from PHS, please state your reason(s).


  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?
    Academic
    Family
    Peers
    Teachers
    Other


  1. I had trouble transitioning to life after high school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If you had trouble transitioning to life after high school, which of the following contributed to this?
    Financial
    Housing
    Academic
    Employment
    Other


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


  1. If you were not emotionally and socially prepared to leave high school, please explain your reasons why.


  1. What were your motivating factors for achievement in PHS schools (please choose up to three most important)?
    Teachers/Coaches
    Counselors/Social Workers
    Administrators
    Parent Involvement/Encouragement
    Friends
    Desire to Learn
    Interesting Classes
    Extra-Curricular Activity Elgibility
    To get into the college of your 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

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


  1. I am proud to be a graduate of PHS.
      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 expectation of me in high school was 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 in 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. My experience in high school was student-centered.
      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 PROGRAMMING

    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. I had the same quality of education as students at other high schools.
      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. High school prepared me for the 21st century work force.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The education I received at PHS allows me to compete with my peers today.
      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 respected 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 AND OPPORTUNITIES

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


  1. 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 participating in extra-curricular activities.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    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.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    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 drug use on campus.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I witnessed alcohol use by students while attending school or school events.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  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 my school.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The atmosphere at my 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 goal.
      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 at PHS 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. 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? Please explain below.


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