Santa Susana High School

WASC/CDE – FOL

a California Distinguished School

Student Survey 2005

This survey of all Santa Susana High School students is intended to provide information about our student body and how students view Santa Susana High School. Please consider each question very carefully and respond as best and as honestly as you can. Students, teachers, and parents will review the results of the survey in order to make changes and improvements. Your efforts are appreciated!

Please answer on the "bubble" sheets using only a # 2 pencil. Do not use Pen

THANK YOU!

Part A: Please answer each question below concerning your experiences at Santa Susana High School.

Use this key: A = Strongly Agree B = Agree

C = No Opinion D = Disagree

E = Strongly Disagree

Expressed in percents, rounded

A	B	C	D	E
32	39	15	10	3	1. The classes I take at SSHS are relevant to my future plans.
13	44	3	10	2	2. My teachers encourage me to be creative in solving problems.
20	46	25	6	2	3. My teachers encourage me to develop good and effective verbal and written communication skills.
34	40	17	6	2	4. I consider SSHS to be a safe place to go to school.
28	40	21	6	3	5. SSHS encourages an understanding of a diversity of opinions, values, and cultures.
16	32	25	15	9	6. Information given to me in my TAP class helps me to stay on track and successfully complete graduation requirements.
12	38	27	14	6	7. I do creative and interesting assignments in class.
20	40	29	6	3	8. The teachers and staff at SSHS care about the students.
26	42	17	10	4	9. I am able to enroll in the electives of my choice.
16	45	26	9	2	10. My teachers often ask me to analyze information learned in class.
19	19	25	21	14	11. I take advantage of the extended day (periods 1, 8 and/or 9) schedule offered at SSHS
18	14	17	27	23	12. I take more than six classes.
20	50	20	5	2	13. My teachers encourage class participation.
23	45	21	7	2	14. My teachers use a variety of instructional techniques (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group work, technology, etc.) to help me learn.
36	40	14	5	2	15. I am aware of the Advanced Placement and Honors courses offered at SSHS.
29	44	15	7	3	16. I am informed about what classes are necessary for acceptance to a college or university.
15	33	28	16	6	17. The co‑curricular activities at SSHS (clubs, ASB activities, performances) are well-publicized.
25	25	18	18	12	18. I participate in one or more co-curricular activities (clubs, performing groups, etc.)

KEY: A = Strongly Agree B = Agree

C = No Opinion D = Disagree

E = Strongly Disagree

A	B	C	D	E
22	30	29	9	8	19. Being in an academy helps me to focus on and develop my special interests and talents.
33	35	18	8	5	20. I chose to attend SSHS due to one or more of the schools focus areas (Academics, The Arts, Information Technology)
17	27	33	13	9	21. I am able to meet with my counselor in a timely manner.
20	30	35	9	5	22. The extended day schedule (periods 1-9) allows students and teachers greater flexibility and meets my personal needs and goals.
22	43	25	7	3	23. The smaller learning communities (schools and academies) help to create a more personalized and comfortable climate for me at school.
27	34	29	7	3	24. I am encouraged to achieve state standards and constantly improve my academic abilities in my classes at SSHS.
23	46	21	7	2	25. My teachers encourage me to work and learn to my potential.
18	41	26	10	4	26. Teachers offer me additional academic support when I need help.
15	38	29	11	6	27. SSHS campus rules are well-known and are applied fairly.
18	33	32	10	6	28. SSHS offers places where I can go for personal, emotional, or academic guidance.
19	35	25	12	9	29. TAP encourages me to be more aware of my own academic progress.
20	42	25	8	4	30. There is a friendly interaction among students at SSHS.
21	40	26	7	4	31. My TAP teacher clearly explains TAP activities and guides me through them.
14	35	30	12	7	32. I feel comfortable going to an adult on campus if I have a problem or need help.
21	41	26	7	4	33. There is a positive, friendly interaction among students at SSHS.
17	37	29	10	5	34. Students respect each others viewpoints and differences at SSHS.
20	38	33	5	2	35. Teachers and administrators interact well together as a staff at SSHS.
17	40	26	11	4	36. The SSHS staff treats students with respect.
27	32	26	9	4	37. I plan on earning a Certificate of Achievement for graduation in one or more Academies.
17	33	27	12	10	38. I receive valuable information from the weekly televised announcements
22	38	29	7	3	39. My teachers have high academic expectations of me.
30	43	21	3	3	40. SSHS promotes and encourages academic achievement.

Part B: Where are you headed?

At this time, what do you plan to do after graduating from high school? Please mark ONE response only.

47	41. Attend a four‑year college or university.
22	42. Attend a two‑year community college.
7	43. Attend a technical school (ITT, DeVry, etc.)
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