Student Survey 2011-Seniors
Student Survey 2011-Seniors
Student Survey 2011-Seniors
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 12
This is NOT a test. There are NO wrong answers. We want to know what you think about your classes,
homework, and clubs.
Your answers are confidential. No one will be told what you answered. Your answers will be combined with
those of other students in your school and across the city to describe what CPS students think, do, and
experience. These connections allow us to understand how to help students succeed in school.
This survey is voluntary. You do NOT have to answer any question that you do not wish to answer, but we
hope you will answer as many questions as you can.
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1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your school?
I worry about crime and violence at my school.
Students at this school are often teased or picked on.
Students at this school are often threatened or bullied.
I sometimes stay home because I don't feel safe at school.
Response categories: Not safe, somewhat safe, mostly safe, very safe
3. How much do you agree with the following statements about students in your school? Most students in my
school:
Like to put others down.
Help each other learn.
Don't get along together very well.
Treat each other with respect.
5. How much do you agree with the following statements about your school?
I feel like a real part of my school.
People here notice when Im good at something.
Other students in my school take my opinions seriously.
Theres at least one teacher or other adult in this school I can talk to if I have a problem.
People at this school are friendly to me.
I am included in lots of activities at my school.
The teachers here respect me.
Students know the consequences for misbehaving at this school.
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Response categories: Not at all like me, not much like me, somewhat like me, mostly like me, very
much like me
Response categories: Never, some of the time, most of the time, all of the time
11. How much do you agree with the following statements about the community in which you live:
Adults in this neighborhood know who the local children are.
During the day, it is safe for children to play in the local park or playground .
People in this neighborhood can be trusted.
There are adults in this neighborhood that children can look up to.
The equipment and buildings in the neighborhood, park, or playground are well kept.
Response categories: Not planning to complete high school; high school; career/technical school; 2
year community college or junior college; 4 year college or university; graduate or professional school;
undecided; other
[The computer will select one of the selected subjects at random and fill in for [SUBJECT].]
14. What periods do you take [SUBJECT]? Check all that apply.
15. How much do you agree with the following statements about your teacher in your [TARGET] class? My
teacher:
Often connects what I am learning to life outside the classroom.
Encourages students to share their ideas about things we are studying in class.
Often requires me to explain my answers.
Encourages us to consider different solutions or points of view.
Doesnt let students give up when the work gets hard.
16. How often does the following occur: In my class, we talk about different solutions or points of view.
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17. How much do you agree with the following statements about your [TARGET] class:
This class really makes me think.
Im learning a lot in this class.
Response categories: Never, once in awhile, most of the time, all of the time
20. How much do you agree with the following statements about your [TARGET] class:
I learn a lot from feedback on my work.
Its clear what I need to do to get a good grade.
The work we do in class is good preparation for the test.
The homework assignments help me learn the course material.
I know what my teacher wants me to learn in this class.
21. How much do you agree with the following statements about your [TARGET] class:
I usually look forward to this class.
I work hard to do my best in this class.
Sometimes I get so interested in my work I don't want to stop.
The topics we are studying are interesting and challenging .
22. How much do you agree with the following statements about your [TARGET] class? The teacher for this
class:
Helps me catch up if I am behind.
Is willing to give extra help on schoolwork if I need it.
Notices if I have trouble learning something.
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Gives me specific suggestions about how I can improve my work in this class.
Explains things a different way if I don't understand something in class.
24. How much do you agree with the following statements about your [TARGET] class:
I get distracted from my work by other students acting out in this class.
This class gets out of control.
My classmates do not behave the way my teacher wants them to.
25. How often does the following happen in your [TARGET] class?
This class runs smoothly.
The teacher wastes a lot of time.
We sit around doing nothing.)
The teacher seems really disorganized.
26. On a typical day, how much time do you spend studying or doing homework for your [TARGET] class,
outside of class time?
Response categories: None, less than 30 minutes, 30-60 minutes, 1-2 hours, more than 2 hours
27. How much time per week do you spend studying or doing your homework for ALL of your classes?
Response categories: 2 hours or less per week; 3-5 hours per week; 6-9 hours per week; 10-14 hours
per week; 15 or more hours per week
28. How often do you write a paper or essay of three or more pages for ALL of your classes?
Response categories: Never; once or twice a semester; once or twice a month; once or twice a week;
almost every day
Now wed like to ask you some questions about your school, in general.
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29. How often have you met with your counselor this school year?
Response categories: Never, once, twice, 3-5 times, more than 5 times
Response categories: Never, once or twice a month, once or twice a week, almost every day
32. [IF YES:] To what extent have any of the following made you seriously consider dropping out of school?
I wasnt interested in the work I was doing at school.
I had some family issues.
I needed to work for money.
I was picked on or bullied.
I didnt get along with teachers or staff at the school.
33. How much do you agree with the following: At my high school:
Teachers make sure that all students are planning for life after graduation.
Teachers work hard to make sure that all students are learning.
High school is seen as preparation for the future.
All students are encouraged to go to college.
Teachers pay attention to all students, not just the top students.
Teachers work hard to make sure that students stay in school.
34. In your ENGLISH/READING/LITERATURE class this year, how often do you do the following:
Debate the meaning of a reading.
Discuss connections between a reading and real life people or situations.
Discuss how culture, time, or place affects an author's writing.
Improve a piece of writing as a class or with partners.
Rewrite a paper or essay in response to comments.
Explain how writers use tools like symbolism and metaphor to communicate meaning.
Response categories: Never; once or twice a semester; once or twice a month; once or twice a week;
almost every day
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35. In your SCIENCE class this year, how often do you do the following:
Use laboratory equipment or specimens.
Write lab reports.
Generate your own hypotheses.
Use evidence/ data to support an argument or hypothesis.
Find information from graphs and tables.
Response categories: Never; once or twice a semester; once or twice a month; once or twice a week;
almost every day
37. Think about ONE of your parents/guardians. Last week, was this person:
Response categories: working at a job, unemployed (out of work), unable to work because of a
disability, being a stay at home parent, in the military, Im not sure
Response categories: Less than high school, high school, GED, two year degree (like an associates
degree or trade school), some college (they went to a four-year college but didnt finish), finished a four-
year college, finished a graduate degree (like a masters degree, PhD, MD, or a law degree), Im not
sure
40. When was the last time you saw a doctor or nurse for a check-up or physical exam when you were not sick
or injured?
Response categories: In the past year, between a year and two years ago, more than two years ago,
never
41. When did you begin receiving special education related services from your school?
Response categories: I do not receive special education related services; in elementary school; in
middle school; in high school; not sure
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Response categories: Continuing my education, working full-time, joining the military, other plans
43. [If continuing education:] What type of school will you attend NEXT FALL?
44. [If continuing education:] Has anyone AT YOUR SCHOOL discussed the following with you:
Different admissions requirements among four-year colleges
How to decide which college to attend
Your likelihood of being accepted at different types of schools
What ACT/SAT scores you need to get into the colleges you want to attend
Opportunities to attend out of state schools
45. The following questions ask about your use of technology FOR SCHOOL, including classes and after-
school programs.
I use technology to make something new and creative (like a movie, website, podcast, blog, graphic
design, game design) for either a class or another school-based program.
I use the internet to find information for school assignments.
I use computer programs, such as Excel, PowerPoint, or Publisher, to complete school
assignments or projects.
Response categories: Never, once or twice a semester, once or twice a month, once or twice a week,
almost every day or every day
46. The following questions ask about your use of technology OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.
I use technology to make something new and creative (like a movie, website, podcast, blog, graphic
design, game design) outside of school.
I use technology to connect with others about social or community issues when I am outside of
school.
I use the internet to look up information I need outside of school (not including the use of social
networking sites like Facebook or Twitter).
I use computer programs, such as Excel, PowerPoint, or Publisher, for my own use outside of
school.
Response categories: Never, once or twice a semester, once or twice a month, once or twice a week,
almost every day or every day
[CPS is divided into 27 areas. The survey questions from here to the end are specific to each area;
that is, each student will see only survey questions for his or her area. Note that not all areas have
area-specific survey questions. A list of schools in each of these areas is on the last page of this
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document. If your students school is not listed, your student will have completed the survey at this
point.]
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[AREA 54]a
47. How much do you agree with the following statements about your Principal?
My Principal is visible on school campus before and after school.
My Principal knows what my classmates and I are learning in class.
My Principal is easy to talk to.
My Principal has visited my classroom on more than one occasion this school year.
My Principal cares that students are doing their best.
48. How much do you agree with the following statements about teaching and learning in general at your
school?
Other students in my grade level/subject area are learning similar things in similar ways.
In my classes, different students sometimes do different assignments.
In my classes, we sometimes have a choice on how to complete an assignment.
My teachers will adjust the lesson to make sure that I understand.
My teachers will meet with me and/or my family to discuss any concerns before grades are
finalized.
The grades that I receive on the work I do in class represent what I actually know.
[AREA 30]b
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Area 54 schools: Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy HS, Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences,
Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School, DeVry University Advantage Academy HS, Greater Lawndale High
School For Social Justice, William Jones College Preparatory High School, Dr Martin Luther King Jr College Prep HS,
Lake View High School, Albert G Lane Technical High School, Lincoln Park High School, Robert Lindblom Math &
Science Academy HS, North-Grand High School, Northside College Preparatory High School, Ogden International High
School, Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, Spry Community Links High School, Whitney M Young Magnet
High School
b
Area 30 schools: Safe Alternative High School, Dugan Alternative High School, Prologue High School, York High
School, Simpson High School, IDOC/Healy High school, Jefferson Alternative High school.
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