KIPP Vision 5th Grade Student Mid-Year Survey 2012v2 1. Default Section Question Title * 1. Are you a 5th Grade Student at KIPP Vision Academy? YES - continue with survey! NO - STOP! Please ask your teacher for the correct survey. Question Title * 2. How satisfied are you with the overall quality of education you are receiving at KIPP? Very Satisfied Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Question Title * 3. How satisfied are you with the quality of the teaching provided at KIPP? Very Satisfied Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Question Title * 4. How satisfied are you with the academic progress you are making at KIPP? Very Satisfied Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Question Title * 5. How hard is the academic work at KIPP? The work is usually too easy for me The work is often too easy for me The work is usually just right and on my level The work is often too hard for me The work is usually too hard for me Question Title * 6. How would you describe the pace of the lessons at KIPP? The teachers usually go too slow for me The teachers often go slowly The teachers usually teach at just the right pace for me to learn The teachers often go too fast for me The teachers usually go too fast for me Question Title * 7. How would you describe the AMOUNT of homework you receive at KIPP? The teachers usually don't give enough homework The teachers often don't give enough homework The teachers usually give about the right amount of homework to allow me to practice and master the concepts The teachers often give too much homework The teachers usually give too much homework Question Title * 8. How would you describe the QUALITY of homework you receive at KIPP? The homework is almost always a waste of time and feels like busy work. The homework often feels like busy work, but sometimes it is helpful and challenging. The homework is usually helpful and challenging, but sometimes feels like busy work. The homework is almost always quality homework that is helpful and challenging. Question Title * 9. How would you describe the FEEL of your school on most days? The school usually feels joyful and I usually like being here The school is mostly joyful, but sometimes stressful and not welcoming The school is usually not very joyful, but sometimes we have moments of fun The school is usually very stressful and teachers are always fussing Question Title * 10. How would you describe the overall behavior in your classes? USUALLY, we do not have many behavior problems that keep us from learning. We SOMETIMES have behavior problems that keep us from learning. We OFTEN have behavior problems that keep us from learning. We USUALLY have many behavior problems that keep us from learning. Question Title * 11. What are your thoughts on the strict rules and tough discipline at KIPP? I am glad that the school is as strict as it is because it is necessary for us to be able to learn. I think the school should be strict, but I often think KIPP is stricter than it needs to be. I think KIPP is too strict. KIPP is way too strict and I think it’s the reason many kids stop trying hard. Question Title * 12. If I have a question about something, I can usually get my question answered somehow by my teacher. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 13. How helpful is it to have your teachers' cell phone numbers for homework help? Very helpful - they always answer or return my calls. Somewhat helpful - they usually answer or return my calls. Not very helpful -they never answer or return my calls. It depends on the teacher - some always help, but others don't. I don't know - I've never called for homework help. Question Title * 14. I feel like I can talk to an adult at KIPP about something if I need to talk to them. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 15. I think my principal is doing a good job leading the school and seems to genuinely care about the students. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 16. I think Dean Carletos is doing a good job as a leader in the school and seems to genuinely care about the students. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 17. I think my classes are challenging and interesting. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 18. I think my school is calm. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 19. I think my school is a positive and uplifting environment. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 20. If you were to give your READING teacher (Ms. Nesbitt) a grade for the quality of teaching, what would the grade be? A - excellent teacher, fun lessons, and I learn a lot! B - good teacher, usually fun lessons, and I usually learn C - okay teacher, sometimes fun lessons, and I sometimes learn new things D - not a very good teacher, lessons are usually very boring, and I rarely learn in the class F - not a very good teacher, lessons are always boring, and I never learn in this class Please provide any feedback you would like to share with your teacher. Question Title * 21. I believe that my READING teacher (Ms. Nesbitt) truly cares about me and is willing to do whatever it takes for me. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 22. If you were to give your LANGUAGE ARTS teacher (Mrs. Miller) a grade for the quality of teaching, what would the grade be? A - excellent teacher, fun lessons, and I learn a lot! B - good teacher, usually fun lessons, and I usually learn C - okay teacher, sometimes fun lessons, and I sometimes learn new things D - not a very good teacher, lessons are usually very boring, and I rarely learn in the class F - not a very good teacher, lessons are always boring, and I never learn in this class Please provide any feedback you would like to share with your teacher. Question Title * 23. I believe that my LANGUAGE ARTS teacher (Mrs. Miller) truly cares about me and is willing to do whatever it takes for me. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 24. If you were to give your MATH teacher (Mrs. Mackey) a grade for the quality of teaching, what would the grade be? A - excellent teacher, fun lessons, and I learn a lot! B - good teacher, usually fun lessons, and I usually learn C - okay teacher, sometimes fun lessons, and I sometimes learn new things D - not a very good teacher, lessons are usually very boring, and I rarely learn in the class F - not a very good teacher, lessons are always boring, and I never learn in this class Please provide any feedback you would like to share with your teacher. Question Title * 25. I believe that my MATH teacher (Mrs. Mackey) truly cares about me and is willing to do whatever it takes for me. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 26. If you were to give your SOCIAL STUDIES teacher (Mr. Davis) a grade for the quality of teaching, what would the grade be? A - excellent teacher, fun lessons, and I learn a lot! B - good teacher, usually fun lessons, and I usually learn C - okay teacher, sometimes fun lessons, and I sometimes learn new things D - not a very good teacher, lessons are usually very boring, and I rarely learn in the class F - not a very good teacher, lessons are always boring, and I never learn in this class Please provide any feedback you would like to share with your teacher. Question Title * 27. I believe that my SOCIAL STUDIES teacher (Mr. Davis) truly cares about me and is willing to do whatever it takes for me. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 28. If you were to give your SCIENCE teacher (Ms. Meadows) a grade for the quality of teaching, what would the grade be? A - excellent teacher, fun lessons, and I learn a lot! B - good teacher, usually fun lessons, and I usually learn C - okay teacher, sometimes fun lessons, and I sometimes learn new things D - not a very good teacher, lessons are usually very boring, and I rarely learn in the class F - not a very good teacher, lessons are always boring, and I never learn in this class Please provide any feedback you would like to share with your teacher. Question Title * 29. I believe that my SCIENCE teacher (Ms. Meadows) truly cares about me and is willing to do whatever it takes for me. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 30. If you were to give your general enrichment teachers a grade for the quality of teaching, what would the grade be? A - excellent teacher, fun lessons, and I learn a lot! B - good teacher, usually fun lessons, and I usually learn C - okay teacher, sometimes fun lessons, and I sometimes learn new things D - not a very good teacher, lessons are usually very boring, and I rarely learn in the class F - not a very good teacher, lessons are always boring, and I never learn in this class Please provide any feedback you would like to share with your teacher. Question Title * 31. I believe that my general enrichment teachers truly care about me and is willing to do whatever it takes for me. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 32. How would you grade the quality of the food provided at KIPP? A - the food is very good! B - the food is usually good C - sometimes the food is good D - usually the food is not very good F - the food is never good I don't know - I don't eat school food. Question Title * 33. I believe that the school is mostly clean. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 34. I believe that college is important for me to achieve my goals. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 35. I think attending KIPP is important for me to achieve my goals. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 36. I am proud to tell people that I attend KIPP because I think it’s a good school. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 37. I think KIPP requires me to work harder than is necessary for me to be able to achieve my goals. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 38. If I had the choice, I would transfer to another school as soon as possible. Strongly Agree Agree Sometimes I agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 39. What are the 3 things you like MOST about KIPP? Question Title * 40. Do you have any advice for us to make KIPP an even better school? Please give your top 2 or 3 areas for improvement. Done >>