Survey for Students in 4th and 5th Grades

Belonging & Identity

My school treats everyone fairly

I feel proud of my school

In my school, I feel that I belong to a group of friends

There's at least one adult in this school I can talk to if I have a problem

I feel good about my family traditions

Critical Thinking

I like to imagine new ways to do things

When my solution to a problem is not working, I stop to think about what might be going

When I have a problem, I stop to think about different possible solutions

I am good at finding the best solutions to my problems

When I have a problem, the first thing I do is break it into smaller steps

Future Orientation

I am good at staying focused on my goals

I know I will graduate from high school

I have a plan for what I want to do after high school

I am hopeful about my future

Perseverance/Stamina

I am a hard worker

I finish whatever I begin

I am not discouraged when things aren't going well

Interpersonal Skills

Students are asked to help solve problems in this school

My teacher tells me how I am doing in class

Adults in this school help me plan and set goals for my future

I am respectful of others at this school

I work well in a group or team

I can communicate well with people

I can talk about a problem with a friend without making it worse

I feel bad when someone gets their feelings hurt

I am comfortable interacting with people from different backgrounds

Self-Efficacy & Mindsets

It's important to me that I improve my skills this year

I can learn the things taught in school

What I am doing in school will help me succeed in my life

How smart I am is something that I can change

I try things even if I might fail

Self Management

I work hard at school

I concentrate on my schoolwork

I am aware of my feelings

I can stop doing something when I know I shouldn't do it

I can calm myself down when I am excited or upset

Supportive Learning Environment

I feel safe at this school

All students are held to the same behavior rules and expectations

I enjoy coming to this school

Students are respectful of others at this school

In this school, there is at least one adult who knows and cares about me

Work I do in this school is useful and interesting to me

Student success is celebrated in this school

The rules against bullying are enforced by all adults in this school

Clear & Shared Focus

In my classes, students are busy doing schoolwork

My teacher(s) believe student learning is important

This school is doing a good job of preparing me to do well

Effective Leadership

My teacher listens to my ideas and/or things that bother me

In class we work with other students

If I want to talk with my teacher, they are available to me

The principal of this school believes student learning is most important

My teacher helps me learn in other ways than talking in front of the class

I often see the principal or administrators around the school talking to students

High Standards  & Expectations

My teacher expects me to do my best

My teacher provides lessons and activities that challenge me to learn

My teacher expects all students to learn

I understand the expectations of this school

All students have opportunities to choose more challenging work

Students of all races and genders have the same chance for special classes, activities and

rewards

Monitoring of Teaching & Learning

My teacher makes all students talk in class about what we are learning

My teacher finds other ways for me to learn things I find difficult

My teacher tells me the reason we do each lesson

My teacher helps me learn by challenging me with interesting activities in class

Parent & Community Involvement

This school lets my family know how well I am doing

My parents/family feel welcome to visit this school

This school respects student differences

Survey for Students in 6th—12th Grades

Belonging & Identity

This school has effective equity practices for all

I feel proud of my school

In my school, I feel that I belong to a group of friends

There's at least one adult in this school I can talk to if I have a problem

I feel good about my cultural or ethnic background

Critical Thinking

I like to imagine new ways to do things

When my solution to a problem is not working, I try to figure out what went wrong

I think of more than one solution when I have a problem

I am good at figuring out the best solution to problems I'm facing

I solve problems by first breaking them into smaller steps

Future Orientation

I am good at staying focused on my goals

I know I will graduate from high school

I have a plan for what I want to do after high school

I am hopeful about my future

Perseverance/Stamina

I am a hard worker

I finish whatever I begin

Setbacks don't discourage me

Interpersonal Skills

Students are involved in solving problems in this school

My teacher(s) often tell me how I am doing in their class

Adults in this school help me plan and set goals for my future

I am respectful of others at this school

I work well in a group or team

I can communicate effectively to a variety of people (audiences)

I can discuss a problem with a friend without making it worse

I feel bad when someone gets their feelings hurt

I am comfortable interacting with people from a different racial or ethnic background

Self-Efficacy & Mindsets

It's important to me that I improve my skills this year

I can learn the things taught in school

What we do in school will help me succeed in life

How smart I am is something that I can change

I try things even if I might fail

Self Management

I work hard at school

I concentrate on my schoolwork

I pay attention to how I feel

I can resist doing something when I know I shouldn't do it

I can calm myself down when I am excited or upset

Supportive Learning Environment

I feel safe at this school

All students are held to the same behavior rules and expectations

I enjoy coming to this school

Most students are respectful of others at this school

In this school, there is at least one adult who knows and cares about me

Work I do in this school is useful and interesting to me

Student success is celebrated in this school

The rules against bullying are enforced by all adults in this school

Clear & Shared Focus

In my classes, students are busy doing schoolwork

My teacher(s) believe student learning is important

This school is doing a good job of preparing me to succeed in my life

Effective Leadership

My teacher(s) listen to my ideas and/or concerns

In class we often work with other students to solve a problem/do a task

If I want to talk with my teacher(s), they are available to me

The principal of this school believes student learning is the #1 priority

My teacher(s) help me learn in more ways than the teacher just talking in front of class

I often see the principal or administrators around the school talking to students

High Standards & Expectations

My teacher(s) expect me to do my best

My teacher(s) provide lessons and activities that challenge me to learn

My teacher(s) expect all students to succeed, no matter who they are

I understand the expectations of this school

All students have access to rigorous courses and supports

Student placement in advanced classes is not influenced by race, gender or socioeconomic

levels

Monitoring of Teaching & Learning

My teacher(s) ask questions of all students, not just some students

My teacher(s) find other ways for me to learn things I find difficult

My teacher(s) tell me the purpose for each lesson or activity

My teacher(s) help me learn by challenging me with interesting activities in class

Parent & Community Involvement

This school communicates with my family about how I am doing

My parents/family feel welcome to visit this school

This school respects student differences

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