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HIGH IMPACT SCHOOLS and DROPOUTS: STUDENT SURVEY
Created from compilation of surveys from Coalition of Essential Schools and Grad Rate Research for
GERALDINE SCHOOL
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- I do not believe that a student who receives two F's in any of the core subjects will graduate from high school.*
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- I believe that I entered high school poorly prepared for my classes.*
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- I believe that my classes are boring; this could cause me to drop out of high school.*
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- I would describe myself as motivated to work hard.*
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- I believe that any student who works hard can graduate from high school.*
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- I fear that I might not graduate from high school because I will be unable to pass all of the required Alabama Graduation Exam tests.*
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- I do not believe that the teachers and adults at my school care about the problems that students face.*
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- I believe that I would be more interested in my work if it were connected to "real world" situations.*
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- I feel that my classes often connect my learning to "real world" situations.*
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- I would describe myself as "motivated to learn."*
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- I believe that I am able to graduate high school with a diploma.*
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- I believe that all my friends will graduate from high school with a diploma.*
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- I feel engaged (actively involved) by/in my school work. (not just sitting and listening but also participating in discussions, working in groups, collecting/organizing/analyzing information/etc)*
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- My teachers want me to understand my school work, not just memorize it.*
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- I believe that my teachers are high quality.*
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- I believe that my teachers are effective.*
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- I believe my teachers often waste class time.*
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- The actions of the teachers and staff of this school illustrate the belief that all students can do well.*
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- The teachers and staff of this school believe that all students can learn.*
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- Teachers and staff help students with academic work when needed.*
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- There is at least one teacher, counselor, graduation coach, or principal that I can go to when I have a question or concern.*
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- The only time my parents receive communication from the school is for disciplinary reasons.*
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- I have considered dropping out of school.*
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- I missed more than 10 days of school last year.*
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- I failed one or more grades in elementary and/or middle school.*
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- My parents are high school graduates.*
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- I believe that I may have to drop out in order to care for a family member.*
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- I am considering getting married before graduating high school.*
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- I am considering dropping out in order to get a full-time job and make more money.*
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- I believe that I CAN graduate from high school if I choose to stay enrolled.*
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