Senior D2D Exit Survey

The answers to your survey will serve as your semester exam grade and will help us as we plan for big changes in D2D next year. Your answers will remain confidential.

The answers we receive to these questions will help us improve D2D in future years, inform our school redesign process, and get a feeling for what our students think about the work we are doing at AHS. Please answer questions honestly and openly- your input will be extremely valuable!

Thank you for your input and your time, and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!!!

Please use your full name!

Name


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. Please list the course you were assigned to:*


  1. Please list the teacher you were assigned to:*


  1. What are your plans after graduation?*
    Attending 4 year Florida public university
    Attending 4 year Out of state public university
    Attending 4 year private university
    Attending 2 year community college
    Attending technical center
    Job training program/Apprenticeship/On the job training
    Military
    Going directly to work
    Undecided


  1. Choose the range that represents your UNWEIGHTED GPA:*
    2.0-2.5
    2.5-3.0
    3.0-3.5
    3.5-4.0


  1. What career field are you planning on entering? *
    Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
    Architecture & Construction
    Arts, A/V 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
    Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
    Transportation, Distribution & Logistics


  1. What specific career are you interested in pursuing? *


  1. What is the highest level of education your mother completed? *
    Some HS
    HS Diploma
    Some College
    Associate's Degree
    Bachelor's Degree
    Master's Degree
    Professional or Doctoral Degree
    Not Sure


  1. What is the highest level of education your father completed? *
    Some HS
    HS Diploma
    Some College
    Associate's Degree
    Bachelor's Degree
    Master's Degree
    Professional or Doctoral Degree
    Not Sure


  1. Do you work outside of school? *
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered yes to question 9, how many hours per week, on average, do you work during the school year?

    If you answered no, please skip ahead to question 12.
    Less than 5
    5-10
    10-20
    20-30
    30+


  1. Where do you work?


  1. I was most interested in applying to D2D this year because: *
    I wanted to help others
    I wanted to earn the community service hours
    I wanted to become a better leader
    I needed the elective credit
    I wanted the schedule choice


  1. Choose all of the sports you have participated in at Apopka High School:*
    Baseball
    Basketball
    Bowling
    Cheerleading
    Cross Country
    Flag Football
    Football
    Golf
    Lacross
    Soccer
    Softball
    Swimming
    Tennis
    Track & Field
    Volleyball
    Water Polo
    Weightlifting
    Wrestling
    None of the Above


  1. Choose all of the activities you have participated in at Apopka High School. *
    Anime Club
    Art Club
    AVID
    Band
    Beta Club
    BPA
    Chess Club
    Chorus
    Colorguard/Winterguard
    CROP
    Drama Club
    FCCLA
    FCA
    French Clb
    French Honor Society
    Freshman Class Council
    FFA
    GSA
    HOSA
    Interact
    Junior Class Council
    Marine Corps JROTC
    Migrants Taking Initiative
    Migrant Program
    Mu Alpha Theta
    National Art Honor Society
    National Honor Society
    Newspaper
    Quarterback Club
    Red Cross Club
    SAFE Ambassadors
    Senior Class Council
    Sophomore Class Council
    Spanish Honor Society
    Student Athletic Training
    Student Government Association
    Voices of Change Poetry Club
    Dual Enrollment- Valencia/Seminole
    Dual Enrollment- Tech Center
    Dual Enrollment- UCF
    Volunteer- Elementary/Middle Schools
    Medical Careers Magnet
    Engineering Magnet
    None of the Above


  1. In my favorite classes at AHS, where I feel like I learn the most, the teacher typically uses _________ as the main method of instruction. *
    Lecture/note-taking
    Discussion
    Projects


  1. Thinking about the D2D class you worked in this year, choose all of the activities below that represent things you did in clas: *
    One on one help as needed
    Help in running class routines (passes/AR/notebook checks, etc)
    Grading papers
    Helping to plan lessons
    Delivering or co-teaching a lesson
    Assisting students with make up work
    Working with small groups
    Leading a tutorial or study session
    Modeling note-taking or other study skills for students


  1. In what way do you think you had the biggest impact on the freshmen in your class this year? *


  1. What did you like the least about working in your class this year? *


  1. What ideas do you have that you think would improve the way D2D Mentors work in Freshman classes? Please be specific. *


  1. What do you think is the biggest obstacle for new freshmen at AHS?*
    Finding their way around.
    Learning how to study.
    Overcoming social issues.
    Learning to get involved.


  1. When you were a freshman, what skills did you need the most improvement in?*
    Note taking & study skills
    Test taking skills
    Public speaking skills
    Teamwork skills


  1. Which middle school did you attend?
    Wolf Lake Middle School
    Apopka Memorial Middle School
    Piedmont Lakes Middle School
    Lockhart Middle School
    Trinity Baptist
    Memorial Middle School
    Meadowbrook Middle School
    Other OCPS Middle School
    Other Private Middle School
    Other Public Middle School
    Out of state middle school
    Excel/CEP or other alternative school
    Homeschool


  1. Thinking back to your freshman year, how well prepared do you think you were to start high school, based on your middle school experience? *
    Completely prepared
    Mostly Prepared
    Somewhat prepared
    Unprepared


  1. If you could go back and re-do your freshman year, what would you do differently? *
    Study more/concentrate more on grades
    Get involved in a club or sport
    Make more friends
    Be more outgoing
    Be less social
    I wouldn't change anything


  1. Which year of high school was the most difficult for you?*
    9th Grade
    10th Grade
    11th Grade
    12th Grade


  1. What about that year was particularly difficult? *


  1. Which kinds of courses did you participate in during high school? (Choose all that apply)*
    Regular Courses
    Honors/Pre-AP Courses
    AP Courses
    Dual Enrollment/Tech Center Courses
    Dual Enrollment/Community College Courses
    Dual Enrollment/University Courses
    Florida Virtual School Courses
    Compass Courses


  1. About how many hours do you spend in a typical seven-day week in high school doing each of the following?
    1=None
    2=1 or less
    3= 2-5 hours
    4= 3-10 hours
    5= 10+ hours*

          1 2 3 4 5    
      Doing written homework   
      Reading & Studying for class   
      Reading for yourself (books, magazines, newspapers, etc)   
      Participating in school-sponsored activities (clubs, athletics, SGA, etc)   
      Practicing a sport, activity or musical instrument and/or rehearsing for a performance   
      Working for pay   
      Doing volunteer work   
      Exercising   
      Watching TV/Playing video games   
      On the internet for leisure   
      Talking/texting on the phone   
      Socializing with friends   


  1. How important are these activities to you?
    1= Not important at all
    2= Somewhat important
    3= Important
    4= Very important*

          1 2 3 4    
      Doing written homework   
      Reading & Studying for class   
      Reading for yourself (books, magazines, newspapers, etc)   
      Participating in school-sponsored activities (clubs, athletics, SGA, etc)   
      Practicing a sport, activity or musical instrument and/or rehearsing for a performance   
      Working for pay   
      Doing volunteer work   
      Exercising   
      Watching TV/Playing video games   
      On the internet for leisure   
      Talking/texting on the phone   
      Socializing with friends   


  1. How do you feel about the following statements related to Apopka High School? *

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Overall, I feel good about being in this school.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I care about this school.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am treated fairly in this school.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I have a voice in classroom and/or school decisions.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      My opinions are respected in this school.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I feel safe in this school.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      There is at least one adult in this school who cares about me.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      There is at least one adult in this school who knows me well.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      When I need academic help, it is easy to find.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      When I need personal help, it is easy to find.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers treat students with respect.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Administrators treat students with respect.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      School staff are helpful when dealing with student problems/needs (guidance/media/attendance, etc) Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. What was the best thing about Apopka High School during your time here? *


  1. What do you believe is the biggest problem at Apopka High School, and what do you think could be done about it? *


  1. From working in freshman classes this year, and from your own experience, what do you think is the biggest obstacle facing freshmen at this school, and what do you think could be done about it? *


  1. What did you learn from your experience working with the teacher you were assigned to? (Both good and bad)*


  1. What activities/procedures/events, etc. could we add to D2D to make it a better experience for you? *


  1. What do you think we could change about D2D to make it a better experience for the freshmen? *


  1. What things would you like to be able to do in the classroom when working with your freshmen? Or, if you did things that were particularly effective, why did you like them?*


  1. What did you like the least about D2D this year? *


  1. How well do you feel AHS is preparing you for your chosen occupation? *
    Exceptionally well
    More than adequately
    Adequately
    Less than Adequately
    Very poorly


  1. Select any area below that you feel you need more help in: *
    Learning how to interview for a job
    Learning how to apply for a job
    Learning what job opportunities are available locally
    Deciding on what type of job you want
    Learning about requirements for jobs you might like
    None of these


  1. How well do you feel AHS is preparing you for your education after high school? *
    Exceptionally well
    More than adequately
    Adequately
    Less than adequately
    Very poorly


  1. Select any area below that you feel you need more help in (or could have used more help in at the beginning of this year): *
    Deciding on a major area of study in college or technical school
    Learning more about how and where to obtain financial aid
    Learning about and registering for college admissions tests
    Selecting a college or technical school
    Learning how to apply to a particular college or technical school
    None of these


  1. Rate your level of satisfaction with the following elements of AHS:*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Quality of classroom instruction Excellent  Poor  
      Grading policies & procedures Excellent  Poor  
      Variety of courses offered Excellent  Poor  
      Amount of homework assigned  Excellent  Poor  
      Flexibility to select your own schedule of courses Excellent  Poor  
      Number & kinds of tests given Excellent  Poor  
      Requirements for graduation Excellent  Poor  
      Opportunties to take part in extra-curricular activities Excellent  Poor  
      Number and kinds of student organizations Excellent  Poor  
      Amount of emphasis placed on extra-curricular activities Excellent  Poor  
      School-sponsored social events (Dances, etc.) Excellent  Poor  
      Religious activities & programs Excellent  Poor  
      Availability of counselors to students Excellent  Poor  
      Value of information provided by counselors Excellent  Poor  
      Assistance provided in course selection & class scheduling Excellent  Poor  
      Counseling provided for personal problems Excellent  Poor  
      Assistance provided in selecting & planning a career Excellent  Poor  
      Assistance in finding a full-time job after graduation Excellent  Poor  
      Assistance with college planning & selection Excellent  Poor  
      Classroom facilities Excellent  Poor  
      Lab facilities (chemistry, biology, etc.) Excellent  Poor  
      Study areas Excellent  Poor  
      Physical education & athletic facilities Excellent  Poor  
      Media Center Excellent  Poor  
      Student Success Center Excellent  Poor  
      General condition & appearance of the buildings & grounds Excellent  Poor  
      Concern for you as an individual Excellent  Poor  
      Rules & regulations related to student conduct Excellent  Poor  
      Cafeteria & food services Excellent  Poor  
      Student newspaper Excellent  Poor  
      Yearbook Excellent  Poor  
      Student government Excellent  Poor  
      School spirit Excellent  Poor  
      Racial harmony at this school Excellent  Poor  
      School district transportation system (buses) Excellent  Poor  
      School dress code Excellent  Poor  
      Personal Safety/security at this school Excellent  Poor  


  1. Rate your level of agreement with the following statements about Apopka High School:*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Teachers at this school try to provide a good education. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Disciplinary policies and procedures are fair and equally distributed.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Students are encouraged to participate in classroom activities.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school should provide more vocational and technical courses. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The school administration listens to the views and opinions of students. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      There are too many required courses at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      It is easy to change your class schedule when you need to.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school should place more emphasis on basic skills.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers really care about students and their needs. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Many classes at this school are too large. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The education at this school prepares students to deal with the "real world"  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school should offer more programs for academically advanced students.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school provides an adequate number of fine arts programs (plays, concerts, debates, etc) Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school should offer more courses in which a student can get some practical work experience. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Guidance counselors really care about students and their plans or problems. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Athletics receive too much emphasis at this school Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school provides enough individual help for students having trouble in courses. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school should offer more college preparatory courses.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Teachers are willing to help students with their studies outside of class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      It is difficult to “fit in” at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The education at this school is worth the time and effort it requires. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I selected an academy when I chose my classes last year.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I know what academy I am in.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I have seen a difference in the way my classes are taught/organized based on my academy placement.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I feel like I understand why AHS has elected to reorganize into career academies.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      My teachers have a positive view of our academies.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Your gender:
    (For easier demographic tabulation- we know who you are! :)*
    Male
    Female


  1. Thank you for taking our survey!

    Any last words?





Smaller Learning Communities Coordinator
Apopka High School
Apopka, FL