School Quality Survey (SQS) High School Version

1. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version

2. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 1. My school work is challenging. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

3. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 2. I feel my classes are preparing me for future education and work. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

4. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 3. My school offers quality educational programs based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

5. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 4. Classroom lessons and learning activities help me achieve mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

6. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 5. I am regularly assigned homework that is meaningful and helps me to achieve mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

7. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 6. I feel that work in my classes is just busy work and a waste of time. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

8. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 7. I know what school improvement plan is. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

9. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 8. My teachers emphasize higher-level thinking and problem-solving skills. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

10. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 9. Most of my teachers teach in a way that is clear and easy to understand. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

11. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 10. My teachers make learning interesting by using a variety of activities. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

12. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 11. If I am having trouble learning something, my teachers usually find another way to help me understand it. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

13. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 12. We learn by doing things, not just by sitting and listening. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

14. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 13. I have learned to evaluate my own work and to keep track of my progress. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

15. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 14. My teachers let students show what they have learned in different ways (for example, projects, portfolios, presentations). strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

16. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 15. My teachers tell me how I’m doing and how I can improve to master the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

17. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 16. I am aware of how well I am doing in my classes. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

18. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 17. My teachers discuss my progress in class with me on a regular basis. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

19. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 18. I feel safe at school. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

20. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 19. Appropriate care is provided when students become ill or injured at school. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

21. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 20. My school is clean and well maintained. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

22. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 21. Most of the students in this school are well behaved. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

23. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 22. Discipline problems are handled quickly and fairly. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

24. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 23. I feel free from threats, bullying, and harassment at school. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

25. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 24. Our school environment is good for learning. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

26. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 25. I can freely express my opinions or concerns to my teachers. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

27. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 26. I can talk to my teachers, counselors, or other adults at school when I need to. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

28. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 27. My teachers care about me and treat me with respect. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

29. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 28. Students get along with each other pretty well at my school. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

30. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 29. I am involved in making important decisions about my education. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

31. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 30. Students help make decisions about matters that affect them (for example, school rules, course offerings, student activities). strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

32. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 31. At the beginning of the semester, my teachers tell me what I am expected to learn. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

33. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 32. My teachers give me extra help when I need it. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

34. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 33. I have regular access to computers for my schoolwork. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

35. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 34. I have adequate time for classroom learning. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

36. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 35. My teachers expect me to do high quality work. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

37. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 36. My school has activities such as sports, clubs, and music that meet my interests and needs. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

38. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 37. I get help from counselors in selecting courses and programs. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

39. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 38. My teachers are well prepared and know what they are doing. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

40. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 39. I know what my school’s goals are. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

41. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 40. I am satisfied with the education I am receiving at my school. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

42. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 41. I enjoy coming to school. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

43. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 42. If I could, I would go to a different public school. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

44. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 43. I am learning a lot in most of my classes. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

45. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 44. I am satisfied with the variety of courses offered at my school. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

46. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 45. I know who my principal is. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

47. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 46. We use computers to do our classwork and to do research. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

48. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 47. The educational program supports the school’s goals for all students. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E

49. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 48. The school continually seeks ways to improve its programs and activities to promote student achievement. strongly agree F agree G neutral H disagree J strongly disagree K

50. School Quality Survey (SQS)High School Version 49. We have enough supplies, materials, and textbooks to help us with our studies. strongly agree A agree B neutral C disagree D strongly disagree E