Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology Sophomore November 2011 Survey

Please give us your opinion about your experiences at Rockdale Magnet School by rating these questions. Your answers are completely anonymous to school administrators, your instructors, and to the evaluators. The evaluators will read your feedback to understand what is going well and how the school can be improved. Your opinions are an important part of the process. Thank you for your responses.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about your experiences at Rockdale Magnet? Choose the answer that is closest to your opinion.*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I clearly understand the main focus and daily learning goals of each class. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The class schedule in the form of even and odd school days works for me. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am able to keep up with my class assignments. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I feel confident in my ability to solve complex problems. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Brainstorming with other students in collaborative study groups is beneficial.  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am satisfied with my ability to balance academic requirements with extra-curricular obligations. (clubs/sports) Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      The math curriculum is preparing me for future courses. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. The level of instruction at Rockdale Magnet School is:*
    Too Easy
    Too Hard
    Just Right


  1. Has the Magnet Academic Honor Code been implemented fairly and consistantly?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Has the Magnet Academic Honor Code impacted your decision making regarding cheating?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you use the RMSST agenda on a daily basis as a time management tool?*
    Yes
    No


  1. How often do you attend before / after school opportunities for extra help?*
    At least twice weekly
    Once per week
    Occasionally when needed
    Rarely
    Never


  1. If you take advantage of the extra help opportunities, please select which ones.*
    Teacher office hours
    Afterschool Media Center
    Math Team Tutoring on Mondays
    Peer Tutoring in the mornings


  1. In which magnet extra-curricular clubs are you involved in?*
    Ambassadors
    Debate Team
    Environmental Action Team
    Engineering & Robotics Team
    Grade-level Reps
    Math Team
    Peer Mentoring
    Peer Tutoring
    Science Olympiad Team
    None


  1. Are you involved in RCHS extra curricular activities? If so, please list the activities below.*


  1. Do you feel you fit in at RMSST?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you feel safe at RMSST?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Grade your work ethic compared to the hardest working student in magnet.*
    A B C D F


  1. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements.*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I check my assignments before I turn them in. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am self-motivated to do my schoolwork. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I use a variety of strategies to learn new material. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am a responsible student. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements.*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I am glad that I go to this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This is a good school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      This school is a good match for me. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      I am proud of this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Read each statement and mark the answer with which you most agree.*
    Your intelligences is something very basic about you that can't change very much.
    You can learn new things but you can't really change how intelligent you are.
    No matter how much intelligences you have, you can always change it quite a bit.
    You can always significantly change how intelligent you are.


  1. Please add any suggestions to improve RMSST.