IHS English Dept. Elective Survey

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2. Have you ever taken an English elective (Speech, Creative Writing, Journalism/Mass Communication) at Independence High School?

Have you ever taken an English elective (Speech, Creative Writing, Journalism/Mass Communication) at Independence High School? yes

3. If you have NOT taken an English elective at Independence High School, please check all of the following that accurately describe your reason(s) for not taking an English elective.

If you have NOT taken an English elective at Independence High School, please check all of the following that accurately describe your reason(s) for not taking an English elective. I am not interested in taking English electives because I think they would be boring.

I am not interested in taking English electives because I think they would involve too much work.

I was not aware English electives are offered at Independence High School.

I've tried to enroll in an English elective, but another class I needed to take interfered with scheduling.

I want to take a specific English elective, but to my knowledge it has never been offered while I've been here.

Other (please specify)

4. If you HAVE taken or are currently taking an English elective at Independence High School, please indicate your reason(s) for enrolling (check all that apply):

If you HAVE taken or are currently taking an English elective at Independence High School, please indicate your reason(s) for enrolling (check all that apply): A guidance counselor suggested that I take the elective

A teacher suggested that I take the elective

A relative or friend suggested that I take the elective

A teacher I like was teaching the elective

The subject matter of the elective interested me

I wanted to look well-rounded on my college applications

I needed to fill up space in my schedule or earn enough hours to graduate

I anticipated that the elective would help me gain skills useful in other areas of life

A friend was also enrolled in the elective

Other (please specify)

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5. How likely would you be to enroll in the following courses if they were offered during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 academic year and they fit into your schedule?

	Very unlikely	Somewhat unlikely	Somewhat likely	Very likely	I have already taken or am currently taking this course.	I do not know enough about this course to decide whether or not I would take it.	I will not be attending Independence High School during either of the years indicated.
Speech	*How likely would you be to enroll in the following courses if they were offered during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 academic year and they fit into your schedule? Speech Very unlikely	Speech Somewhat unlikely	Speech Somewhat likely	Speech Very likely	Speech I have already taken or am currently taking this course.	Speech I do not know enough about this course to decide whether or not I would take it.	Speech I will not be attending Independence High School during either of the years indicated.
Creative Writing	Creative Writing Very unlikely	Creative Writing Somewhat unlikely	Creative Writing Somewhat likely	Creative Writing Very likely	Creative Writing I have already taken or am currently taking this course.	Creative Writing I do not know enough about this course to decide whether or not I would take it.	Creative Writing I will not be attending Independence High School during either of the years indicated.
Journalism/Mass Communication	Journalism/Mass Communication Very unlikely	Journalism/Mass Communication Somewhat unlikely	Journalism/Mass Communication Somewhat likely	Journalism/Mass Communication Very likely	Journalism/Mass Communication I have already taken or am currently taking this course.	Journalism/Mass Communication I do not know enough about this course to decide whether or not I would take it.	Journalism/Mass Communication I will not be attending Independence High School during either of the years indicated.

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6. Which of the following courses are you planning to take during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 school years?

Which of the following courses are you planning to take during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 school years? AP U.S. History

AP Government

Honors Economics

Spanish IV/AP Spanish

AP Environmental Science

AP Statistics

AP Calculus

AP English Language & Composition

AP English Literature & Composition

Band

Vocal

None of the above

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7. Please rate the importance of each of the following factors in your decision to enroll in a course at Independence High School.

	I don't consider this factor at all.	I rarely consider this factor.	I usually consider this factor.	I always consider this factor.
The course is a graduation requirement.	*Please rate the importance of each of the following factors in your decision to enroll in a course at Independence High School. The course is a graduation requirement. I don't consider this factor at all.	The course is a graduation requirement. I rarely consider this factor.	The course is a graduation requirement. I usually consider this factor.	The course is a graduation requirement. I always consider this factor.
A friend or family member had a good experience with the course.	A friend or family member had a good experience with the course. I don't consider this factor at all.	A friend or family member had a good experience with the course. I rarely consider this factor.	A friend or family member had a good experience with the course. I usually consider this factor.	A friend or family member had a good experience with the course. I always consider this factor.
I've heard that there isn't much homework.	I've heard that there isn't much homework. I don't consider this factor at all.	I've heard that there isn't much homework. I rarely consider this factor.	I've heard that there isn't much homework. I usually consider this factor.	I've heard that there isn't much homework. I always consider this factor.
I think the course will be challenging and make me think.	I think the course will be challenging and make me think. I don't consider this factor at all.	I think the course will be challenging and make me think. I rarely consider this factor.	I think the course will be challenging and make me think. I usually consider this factor.	I think the course will be challenging and make me think. I always consider this factor.
The class will help me prepare for college.	The class will help me prepare for college. I don't consider this factor at all.	The class will help me prepare for college. I rarely consider this factor.	The class will help me prepare for college. I usually consider this factor.	The class will help me prepare for college. I always consider this factor.
The course will help me prepare for my future job.	The course will help me prepare for my future job. I don't consider this factor at all.	The course will help me prepare for my future job. I rarely consider this factor.	The course will help me prepare for my future job. I usually consider this factor.	The course will help me prepare for my future job. I always consider this factor.
My parents want me to take the course.	My parents want me to take the course. I don't consider this factor at all.	My parents want me to take the course. I rarely consider this factor.	My parents want me to take the course. I usually consider this factor.	My parents want me to take the course. I always consider this factor.
I saw a flier or trailer for the course.	I saw a flier or trailer for the course. I don't consider this factor at all.	I saw a flier or trailer for the course. I rarely consider this factor.	I saw a flier or trailer for the course. I usually consider this factor.	I saw a flier or trailer for the course. I always consider this factor.
I know I can get a good grade in the course.	I know I can get a good grade in the course. I don't consider this factor at all.	I know I can get a good grade in the course. I rarely consider this factor.	I know I can get a good grade in the course. I usually consider this factor.	I know I can get a good grade in the course. I always consider this factor.
The instructor provided me with information about the course.	The instructor provided me with information about the course. I don't consider this factor at all.	The instructor provided me with information about the course. I rarely consider this factor.	The instructor provided me with information about the course. I usually consider this factor.	The instructor provided me with information about the course. I always consider this factor.

Other things you consider when deciding what courses to take:

8. If you HAVE taken one or more English electives at Independence High School, please take a moment to offer some feedback. Indicate which course(s) you have taken and why you would or would not recommend the course(s) to other students.

If you HAVE taken one or more English electives at Independence High School, please take a moment to offer some feedback. Indicate which course(s) you have taken and why you would or would not recommend the course(s) to other students.

IHS English Dept. Elective Survey
Exit this survey

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1. What is your current grade level?

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2. Have you ever taken an English elective (Speech, Creative Writing, Journalism/Mass Communication) at Independence High School?

3. If you have NOT taken an English elective at Independence High School, please check all of the following that accurately describe your reason(s) for not taking an English elective.

4. If you HAVE taken or are currently taking an English elective at Independence High School, please indicate your reason(s) for enrolling (check all that apply):

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5. How likely would you be to enroll in the following courses if they were offered during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 academic year and they fit into your schedule?

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6. Which of the following courses are you planning to take during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 school years?

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7. Please rate the importance of each of the following factors in your decision to enroll in a course at Independence High School.

8. If you HAVE taken one or more English electives at Independence High School, please take a moment to offer some feedback. Indicate which course(s) you have taken and why you would or would not recommend the course(s) to other students.

IHS English Dept. Elective SurveyExit this survey

*1. What is your current grade level?

*2. Have you ever taken an English elective (Speech, Creative Writing, Journalism/Mass Communication) at Independence High School?

3. If you have NOT taken an English elective at Independence High School, please check all of the following that accurately describe your reason(s) for not taking an English elective.

4. If you HAVE taken or are currently taking an English elective at Independence High School, please indicate your reason(s) for enrolling (check all that apply):

*5. How likely would you be to enroll in the following courses if they were offered during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 academic year and they fit into your schedule?

*6. Which of the following courses are you planning to take during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 school years?

*7. Please rate the importance of each of the following factors in your decision to enroll in a course at Independence High School.

8. If you HAVE taken one or more English electives at Independence High School, please take a moment to offer some feedback. Indicate which course(s) you have taken and why you would or would not recommend the course(s) to other students.

IHS English Dept. Elective Survey
Exit this survey

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1. What is your current grade level?

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2. Have you ever taken an English elective (Speech, Creative Writing, Journalism/Mass Communication) at Independence High School?

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5. How likely would you be to enroll in the following courses if they were offered during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 academic year and they fit into your schedule?

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6. Which of the following courses are you planning to take during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 school years?

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7. Please rate the importance of each of the following factors in your decision to enroll in a course at Independence High School.