This survey is part of a comprehensive needs assessment of Hamden School District to develop future plans for improvement. This is an anonymous survey so you should be candid and truthful about your thoughts and suggestions. As a student, your feedback is valuable to us. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Thank you!

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* 1. Please choose your grade level from the list below:

FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICE - STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM

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* 2. I understand my learning goals, my current achievement, and what I need to do to improve my academic performance.

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* 3. My teachers give me multiple opportunities to "show what I know" and to improve my grades/academic achievement.

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* 4. My teachers grade and evaluate my work fairly.

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* 5. My school prepares me to deal with issues and problems that I may face in the future.

FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICE - RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTION

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* 6. My teacher uses a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to help me learn.

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* 7. My teachers provide an appropriate amount of school work that is interesting, engaging, and related to my studies and life.

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* 8. My teachers give me extra help in classes when it is needed.

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* 9. I use up-to-date computers, educational software to support my learning in school.

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* 10. I see a relationship between what I am studying and my everyday life and future.

FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICE - LITERACY ACROSS CONTENT AREAS

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* 11. My teachers help me learn a variety of reading comprehension strategies to help me understand books and electronic print that I read.

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* 12. I write daily in most of my subjects.

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* 13. I use a writing rubric to self-assess my written assignments.

FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICE - FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

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* 14. My teachers provide frequent, descriptive, constructive, and immediate feedback on the work that I submit.

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* 15. My teachers use a variety of methods to check for understanding of what I have learned; including tests, written papers, projects, portfolios, presentations, and performance assessments.

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* 16. My teachers establishes and clearly communicates a learning progression or path to guide my learning.

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* 17. My teachers provide daily opportunities for me to self and peer assess using clearly stated criteria.

FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICE - LEARNING ENVIRONMENT & SCHOOL CULTURE

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* 18. My school applies the rules for behavior equally to all students.

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* 19. In my school, students and adults treat each other with respect.

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* 20. In my school, the principals and teachers have high expectations for me.

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* 21. My teachers challenge me to do my best work.

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* 22. I have access to counseling, career planning, and other programs to help me in school and in the future.

FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICE - STUDENT, PARENT, & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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* 23. My school offers opportunities for my family to become involved in school activities and my learning.

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* 24. My school considers students' opinions when planning ways to improve the school.

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* 25. Please list 2 areas of improvement that should be made in your school.

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* 26. Please list 2 positive areas that you do not want to change in your school.

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