Research and Service High School

q1. Most students at this school treat each other with respect.

q2. I have the opportunity to work with adults at this school to make decisions in important areas that impact my life (e.g. instruction, safety, conflict resolution, etc.).

q3. My teachers use examples of students’ different races and cultures in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.

q4. My teachers use examples of students’ different backgrounds and families in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.

q5. I see a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds positively represented in the curriculum.

q6. I see a variety of genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations positively represented in the curriculum.

q7. At this school, we have productive conversations about race and racism where I feel my voice is heard.

q8. My teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.

q9. My teachers treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.

q10. I feel that my teachers respect my culture, background, and identity.

q11. In general, my teachers make their lessons relevant to my everyday life experiences.

q12. At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.

q13. My teachers take into consideration how my background and identity affect my learning and interests.

q14. This school offers a wide enough variety of programs, classes, and activities to keep me interested in school.

q15. I am satisfied with my school bus transportation service this year.

q16. I am satisfied with the meal options provided at this school.

q17. Adults at this school teach me important skills about money, like earning it, saving it, and spending it wisely.

q19. This school is kept in good physical condition.

q20. I know where to go at my school if I need additional support with my mental-health.

q21. This school encourages me to develop interests, talents, or opportunities outside of academics.

q22. During this school year, most days I have felt happy when at school.

q23. During this school year, most days I have felt safe when at school.

q24. During this school year, most days I have felt hopeful when at school.

q25. During this school year, most days I have felt bored when at school.

q26. During this school year, most days I have felt stressed when at school.

q27. During this school year, most days I have felt worried when at school.

q28. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers make learning expectations clear.

q29. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? Class assignments are purposeful in learning the course content.

q30. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? The work we do in class is good preparation for class assignments, projects, and assessments.

q31. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I learn a lot from feedback on my work.

q32. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I have regular opportunities to interact with other students.

q33. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…ask if I have everything that I need to succeed in their class

q34. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…give me specific suggestions about how I can improve my work in class.

q35. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…explain things a different way if I don't understand something in class.

q36. In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…support me when I am upset.

q37. The classes at this school prepare me for the next step in my education.

q38. There is at least one adult at my school that I can confide in (trust and talk to about what’s going on).

q39. There is time at school to talk about feelings and emotions.

q40. Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing personally.

q41. Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing academically.

q42. I feel like I belong at this school.

q43. My teachers are open to students' ideas, suggestions, and comments.

q44. My teachers always do what they say they will do.

q46. Most students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally.

q47. Conflicts are resolved fairly in this school.

q48. When a conflict arises, school staff use questions to encourage reflection and resolve it.

q49. At this school, I have the opportunity to learn about different careers to help me think about my future.

q50. School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment.

q51. In how many of your classes …are you challenged?

q52. In how many of your classes …do your teachers have high expectations for you?

q53. In how many of your classes …are you encouraged to work in small groups?

q54. In how many of your classes …do your teachers want you to become better thinkers, not just memorize things?

q55. In how many of your classes …do you get so focused on learning during class activities that you lose track of time?

q56. In how many of your classes …do you use technology as part of the lesson?

q57. I feel safe…outside around this school.

q58. I feel safe…traveling between home and this school.

q59. I feel safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.

q60. I feel safe…in my classes at this school.

q61. At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.

q62. At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, language/accent, or citizenship/immigration status.

q63. At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

q64. At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of other differences, like different body type or disability.

q65. At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other online (through mobile phones, social media, email, or other forms of electronic communication).

q66. At this school students drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or abuse prescription drugs.

q67. At this school students get into physical fights.

q68. At this school there is gang activity.

q71. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… meet with me to discuss what I plan to do after high school. [Grades 9-12]

q72. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… encourage me to continue my education after high school. [Grades 9-12]

q73. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… provide me with information about the college application process. [Grades 9-12]

q74. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… help me plan for how to meet my future career goals. [Grades 9-12]

q75. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… encourage students of all races, ethnicities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds to take challenging classes. [Grades 9-12]

q76. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… advise me to take advanced courses. [Grades 9-12]

q77. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… help me consider which colleges to apply to. [Grades 9-12]

q78. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… show me options for how to pay for college (scholarship, grants, loans, work study programs, etc.). [Grades 9-12]

q79. Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… show me options for how to pursue pathways other than college (apprenticeships, certifications, etc.). [Grades 9-12]

q1. In how many of your classes is it clear what you need to learn?

q2. In how many of your classes do you feel like you're being challenged academically (you learn new and hard things)?

q3. In how many of your classes does the work you do in class help you with class assignments like homework, projects, and/or tests?

q4. During this school year, how often have you felt bored?

q5. In how many of your classes do you work in small groups?

q6. In how many classes are you expected to explain the thinking or the WHY behind your responses?

q7. How many of your teachers explain things differently if you don't understand?

q8. How many of your teachers give you specific suggestions on how to improve your work?

q9. How many of your teachers check if you have what you need to do well in class (extra help, access to internet, etc.)?

q10. How many of your teachers connect what you are learning to life outside the classroom?

q11. How many of your teachers are open to students' ideas and suggestions?

q12. How many of your teachers treat you with respect?

q13. How many of your teachers do you feel support you when you are upset?

q14. Do you feel like you belong at this school?

q15. How often do students at this school treat each other with respect?

q16. How often does your school offer classes, clubs, or activities that you're excited about?

q17. How often do you feel included in school activities like clubs, sports, recess, field trips, and school events? [Students with IEPs / ELLs]

q18. How often does this school encourages you to develop interests, talents, or opportunities outside of academics?

q19. How often do you get to work with teachers and other adults at your school to help make decisions about things that are important to you (e.g. safety, conflict resolution, etc.)?

q20. How often does your school teach you to respect and appreciate others' differences (differences in language, culture, religion, etc.)?

q21. How often do you see examples of different backgrounds and families in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?

q22. How often do you see positive representations of different races/ethnicities and cultures in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?

q23. How often do you see positive representation of different genders and/or sexual orientations in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?

Research and Service High School · Survey Questions

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