2015 Freshman Counseling Survey

Please answer the following questions regarding your experiences at LHS this year, and the use of personnel resources such as teachers, counselors and administrators. Your answers will help the staff at LHS better serve you, and other freshmen, in future years.
Name (optional): 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. I know who my counselor is at Lafayette High School.*
    Yes
    No


  1. How many times have you spoken to your counselor during the 2014-15 school year? (Examples: schedule changes, yearly advising/selecting courses, personal issues, friend/relationship problems, etc.)*
    1-2
    3-5
    6+


  1. I know how to make an appointment to see my counselor*
    yes
    no


  1. My counseling questions this year have been answered by...(choose all that apply)*
    making an appointment to see my counselor
    speaking to my counselor in the hallway between classes
    class presentations/discussion led by a school counselor
    email communication
    the counseling website
    I still have questions and will make an appointment to speak with my counselor


  1. I believe my counselor cares about me.*
    yes
    no


  1. I believe my counselor is a resource for me in the building.*
    yes
    no


  1. I am aware that my counselor has an email address that I can use to ask questions.*
    yes
    no


  1. The best way for the counselors to keep me informed of school information is by using...(choose all that apply)*
    email
    Twitter
    Facebook
    text messageing
    daily announcements
    website or blog
    posted flyers
    phone blasts


  1. When it comes to post secondary planning..(choose all that apply)*
    I have started thinking about my post high school plans
    I have not thought about my post high school plans
    I know what my post high school plans are
    I am aware that I have a college/career specialist at LHS to assist me with post secondary plans


  1. Things that have concerned me about high school are... (choose all that apply)
    college preparation
    test performance on the ACT or SAT
    selecting courses
    selecting a career pathway
    study skills
    time management
    difficulty level of my classes


  1. Some of my concerns about my life as a high school student include...(choose all that apply)
    depression
    anger management
    pressure to succeed
    divorce in families
    friend issues
    dating/relationship issues
    drug/alcohol issues
    anxiety
    stress management
    bullying


  1. When I have a problem or issue at school, other than my parent or guardian, I am comfortable talking with...(choose all that apply)
    my counselor
    the school social worker
    an administrator
    a School Resource Officer
    the nurse
    another trusted adult in the building


  1. If I felt unsafe, or was aware of a friend being threatened or feeling unsafe, other than my parents/guardian, I feel comfortable talking with...(choose all that apply)
    my counselor
    the school social worker
    an administrator
    a School Resource Officer
    the nurse
    another trusted adult in the building


  1. I feel safe at LHS in the following areas: (choose all that apply)*
    bus
    bus stop
    careteria/commons
    bathroom
    classroom
    gym/locker room
    hallway
    athletic field
    stairwells
    parking lot


  1. If you took Freshman Seminar this year, are you using strategies learned during the course such as study skills, time management, goal setting, or organizational skills?*
    yes
    no
    I did not take the course


  1. When I have an idea or an opinion about our school, I have opportunities to express my thoughts.*
    yes
    no


  1. How many clubs, sports, organizations, or activities at LHS are you involved in?*
    2 or more
    1
    none


  1. If you have not been involved in one or more clubs, sports, or activities at LHS, why do you believe this has happened?
    my work schedule prevents my participation
    transportation is a problem
    I have other family commitments or responsibilities
    I lacked the money to participate
    I wasn't interested in the activities
    the demands of my academic load prevented my from participating


  1. How many school events such as dances, games, plays, or other activities have you attended this year?*
    3 or more
    1-2
    none


  1. I am aware of how to access help academically if I need it from the following sources...(check all that apply)
    my teachers
    my teachers' website
    the math/science Academic Learning Center
    the Writing Center
    my grade level principal
    The Homework Station after school
    Mu Alpha Theta tutors


  1. Have you ever experienced bullying during the 14-15 school year?*
    yes
    no


  1. If you answered "yes" to the previous question, did the event impact your life at LHS? (Do not answer if you selected "no" in the previous question)
    yes
    no


  1. During the 2014-15 school year did you stay home for any of the following reasons? (choose any that may apply)*
    stress
    anxiety
    fear of being harmed
    I did not stay home for any of the above reasons


  1. If I have missed school, the most common cause for my absence has been...
    physical illness
    participation in an outside activity
    difficulty with transportation
    providing care for another family member
    emotional reasons such as stress, anxiety, depression
    I have not missed any days of school


  1. During the 2014-15 school year, have you seen any incidents taking place at school involving drugs or alcohol?*
    yes
    no


  1. Staff members at LHS care about students and their families*
    yes
    no


  1. Teachers let students know that they are doing a good job.*
    yes
    no


  1. Adults at LHS are friendly and welcoming.*
    yes
    no


  1. Good character is talked about in my classes.*
    yes
    no


  1. Good character is important to students and staff at LHS.*
    yes
    no


  1. I feel like I am a part of this school*
    yes
    no


  1. Teachers help students set goals for learning. *
    yes
    no


  1. Teachers assist students in understanding mistakes.*
    yes
    no


  1. The work I do in school is meaningful. *
    yes
    no


  1. One thing I would like the counselors at LHS to know is...





Nichole Ballard-Long (aka Ms. B-L)
Librarian
Lafayette High School
Wildwood, MO