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Disagree
a lot
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements?
Disagree
a little
Neither
disagree
nor agree
Agree
a little
Agree
a lot
58. Most adults at this school expect me to go to college.
59. I can go to an adult at this school for help to prepare me for
college or career.
DIRECTIONS: This survey asks about your behavior, experiences, and attitudes related to school. We look forward to using your feedback to
try to make schools better. Please mark one answer for each question by filling in the bubbles neatly with a dark blue or black pen. Some of the
survey questions will ask you about specific periods of time (such as the past 30 days) or specific classes (such as math class). Please pay careful
attention to these time periods and classes when you respond. Thank you for taking this survey!
60. I know which A-G courses I need to take to get into college.
61. I know my current progress toward meeting A-G requirements.
62. Someone at this school has helped me learn the details of
getting into college (completing applications, getting financial aid, etc.).
First, we’d like to learn more about your behavior, experiences, and attitudes related to school.
Please answer how often you did the following during the past 30 days.
During the past 30 days…
63. I have had a meeting this year with someone on the school
staff to discuss my Individual Graduation Plan.
Yes
How often do you use this technology IN SCHOOL, including
in class and after-school programs, and OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL?
Never
64. In school, I use technology to make something new and creative
for class (Example: movie, website, podcast, blog, graphic/game design).
Less than
1-2 times
a month
1-2 times
a month
Daily or
1-2 times almost
per week daily
Once in
a while
Sometimes Often
Not at all
true
A little
true
Somewhat
true
Almost
all of the
time
2. I remembered and followed directions.
3. I got my work done right away instead of waiting until the last
minute.
4. I paid attention, even when there were distractions.
5. I worked independently with focus.
66. In school, I use computer programs to complete school assignments
or projects (Example: Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Publisher, etc.).
6. I stayed calm even when others bothered or criticized me.
7. I allowed others to speak without interruption.
67. How often do you receive your own computer or tablet to use
during class?
8. I was polite to adults and peers.
68. Outside of school, I use technology to collaborate on
assignments with my classmates.
9. I kept my temper in check.
69. Outside of school, I use technology to communicate with my teachers.
In this section, please think about your learning in general.
Please indicate how true each of the following statements is for you:
70. What devices do you have at home that you can use? (Mark all that apply.)
Tablet
Almost
never
1. I came to class prepared.
No
65. In school, I use the Internet to find information for school assignments.
Desktop Computer
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
2015-16 School Experience Survey: Secondary Students
Laptop
How much do you disagree or agree with each item about
these CORE SUBJECT classes you are taking this year?
Disagree
a lot
Smart-Phone
Disagree
a little
Neither
disagree
nor agree
Agree
a little
10. My intelligence is something that I can’t change very much.
Agree
a lot
In English Language Arts…
11. Challenging myself won’t make me any smarter.
12. There are some things I am not capable of learning.
13. If I am not naturally smart in a subject, I will never do well in it.
71. …we do a lot of writing.
72. …we work together to edit our writing to make it better.
73. …we connect what we read to real life people and situations.
How confident are you about the following at school?
In Mathematics…
74. …we write sentences to explain how we solve math problems.
75. …we discuss possible solutions to math problems with other
students.
76. …my teacher shows us how math is used in everyday life.
Not at all
confident
A little Somewhat Mostly Completely
confident confident confident confident
14. I can earn an A in all my classes.
15. I can do well on all my tests, even when they’re difficult.
16. I can master the hardest topics in my classes.
In Science…
77. …we make hypotheses and test them.
78. …my teacher shows us how science can help us understand the
world around us.
In Social Studies (history, geography, government, economics)…
79. …my teacher asks us to think critically about why certain
events took place.
80. …my teacher connects what we are learning with things that are
happening in the world now.
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Mostly Completely
true
true
17. I can meet all the learning goals my teachers set.
In this section, please help us better understand your thoughts and actions when you are with other people.
Please answer how often you did the following during the past 30
days. During the past 30 days…
Not at all
carefully
Slightly
carefully
Somewhat
carefully
Quite
carefully
Extremely
carefully
18. How carefully did you listen to other people’s points of
view?
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Did not care
at all
Cared a
little bit
Cared
somewhat
Cared quite
a bit
19. How much did you care about other people's feelings?
22. How clearly were you able to describe your feelings?
23. When others disagreed with you, how respectful were you of
their views?
24. To what extent were you able to stand up for yourself
without putting others down?
Neither
disagree
nor agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
Very
unsafe
Unsafe
Neither
safe nor
unsafe
Safe
Very
safe
2 or 3
times
4 or more
times
Neither
disagree
nor agree
Agree
a little
38. Rules in this school are made clear to students.
39. Students know how they are expected to act.
Almost
never
20. How often did you compliment others’ accomplishments?
21. How well did you get along with students who are different
from you?
Cared a
tremendous
amount
Disagree
Once in a
while
Sometimes
Often
Almost all
of the time
40. Students know what the rules are.
41. This school makes it clear how students are expected to act.
Did not get
along at all
Got along a
little bit
Got along
somewhat
Got along
pretty well
Got along
extremely
well
42. Adults at this school treat all students with respect.
43. Students treat teachers with respect.
44. The school rules are fair.
Not at all
clearly
Not at all
respectful
Not at all
Slightly
clearly
Slightly
respectful
A little bit
Somewhat
clearly
Somewhat
respectful
Somewhat
Quite
clearly
Extremely
clearly
Quite
respectful
Extremely
respectful
Quite a bit
A
tremendous
amount
In this section, we’d like to understand how safe you feel at school.
46. How safe do you feel in the neighborhood around the school?
47. How safe do you feel when you are at school?
During the past 12 months, how many times on school property have
you …
0 times
1 time
Disagree
a lot
Disagree
a little
48. Been pushed, shoved, slapped, hit or kicked by someone who
wasn’t just kidding around?
25. To what extent were you able to disagree with others
without starting an argument?
How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
45. All students are treated fairly when they break school rules.
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
Neither
disagree
nor agree
Agree
Strongly
agree
26. Adults at this school encourage me to work hard so I can be
successful in college or at the job I choose.
49. Been afraid of being beaten up?
50. Had mean rumors or lies spread about you?
51. Had sexual jokes, comments, or gestures made to you?
52. Been made fun of because of your looks or the way you talk?
27. My teachers work hard to help me with my schoolwork when I
need it.
53. Had your property stolen, or deliberately damaged, such as
your car, clothing, or books?
28. Teachers give students a chance to take part in classroom
discussions or activities.
29. This school promotes academic success for all students.
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements?
30. This school is a supportive and inviting place for students to
learn.
54. Bullying is a problem at my school.
Agree
a lot
55. I know who I could talk with at my school to report bullying.
31. Teachers go out of their way to help students.
56. If I told a teacher or other adult that I was being bullied, he or she
would help me.
32. I feel close to people at this school.
33. I am happy to be at this school.
This section is about your PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
34. I feel like I am part of this school.
57. What is the highest level of education that you PLAN to complete? (Mark one.)
35. The teachers at this school treat students fairly.
36. I feel safe in my school.
High school diploma
Four-year college degree or higher
37. This school clearly informs students what would happen if they
break school rules.
Technical/vocational school/two-year
college
I am unsure of my plans
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Please answer how often you did the following during the past 30
days. During the past 30 days…
Strongly
disagree