2012-2013 9th Grade Perception Survey

1. I feel prepared for the SOCIAL challenges of 9th grade. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 1.5% 1.5% 13.7% 61.1% 22.1% Response Count 4 4 36 160 58 262 3 2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

3% 7% 24% 46% 20%

17.2%

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2. I am supported by adults at school when I struggle with my relationships. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 4.6% 12.2% 31.2% 44.1% 8.0% Response Count 12 32 82 116 21 263 2

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

12% 15% 43% 21% 9%

22.1%

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3. I feel supported by my teachers in 9th grade. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 2.7% 5.7% 15.6% 57.3% 18.7% Response Count 7 15 41 150 49 262 3

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

8% 10% 25% 48% 9%

19.0%

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4. I am treated fairly when I make a mistake. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 3.4% 11.7% 24.2% 51.9% 8.7% Response Count 9 31 64 137 23 264 1

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

9% 22% 20% 41% 8%

11.6%

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5. I feel prepared for the ACADEMIC challenges of 9th grade. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 2.7% 6.4% 19.3% 54.2% 17.4% Response Count 7 17 51 143 46 264 1

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

5% 14% 25% 47% 15%

9.6%

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6. I am supported by adults at school when I have difficulty with academics. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 3.0% 4.2% 18.6% 55.3% 18.9% Response Count 8 11 49 146 50 264 1

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

6% 10% 22% 47% 17%

10.2%

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7. I am responsible for learning what is being taught. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 0.8% 3.0% 12.5% 58.3% 25.4% Response Count 2 8 33 154 67 264 1

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

4% 8% 14% 50% 24%

9.7%

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8. I often have major assignments due on the same day. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 1.1% 15.3% 17.9% 35.5% 30.2% Response Count 3 40 47 93 79 262 3

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

2% 13% 10% 30% 45%

-9.3%

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9. I often have more than one test a day. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 0.8% 15.2% 10.6% 39.5% 33.8% Response Count 2 40 28 104 89 263 2

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

2% 6% 11% 35% 46%

-7.7%

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10. I know what will happen if I miss an assignment. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 0.0% 2.7% 7.6% 62.4% 27.4% Response Count 0 7 20 164 72 263 2

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

3% 2% 13% 60% 22%

7.8%

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11. My teachers make sure I am involved in the class discussions and activities. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 3.8% 12.2% 19.5% 53.4% 11.1% Response Count 10 32 51 140 29 262 3

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

10% 15% 24% 42% 9%

13.5%

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12. My teachers care about my success in their classrooms. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 2.3% 4.9% 25.0% 47.7% 20.1% Response Count 6 13 66 126 53 264 1

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

3% 10% 32% 42% 13%

12.8%

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13. My teachers do whatever it takes to make sure that I have learned what they have taught. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 3.4% 13.3% 38.0% 36.5% 8.7% Response Count 9 35 100 96 23 263 2

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

8% 27% 26% 30% 9%

6.2%

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14. My teachers are concerned with my other activities that conflict with school work. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 14.8% 26.6% 36.1% 19.4% 3.0% Response Count 39 70 95 51 8 263 2

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

20% 27% 30% 19% 4%

-0.6%

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15. My grade is a reflection of what I know in the subject. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 6.1% 15.2% 15.6% 50.6% 12.5% Response Count 16 40 41 133 33 263 2

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

15% 23% 12% 40% 10%

13.1%

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16. My grade is a reflection of how hard I work. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 5.3% 14.8% 13.3% 43.7% 22.8% Response Count 14 39 35 115 60 263 2

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

7% 13% 21% 37% 22%

7.5%

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17. I understand how my grade in each course is calculated. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 3.8% 10.6% 16.0% 52.1% 17.5% Response Count 10 28 42 137 46 263 2

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

10% 8% 30% 41% 11%

17.6%

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18. The QUANTITY of work required in 9th grade is a lot more than what was required in 8th grade. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 5.3% 18.2% 17.8% 30.7% 28.0% Response Count 14 48 47 81 74 264 1

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

9% 20% 14% 31% 26%

1.7%

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19. The DIFFICULTY of work required in 9th grade is a lot higher than what was required in 8th grade. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 4.9% 18.6% 20.8% 37.1% 18.6% Response Count 13 49 55 98 49 264 1

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

6% 10% 20% 41% 23%

-8.3%

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20. Behavioral expectations are the same in each of my classrooms. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 6.8% 22.7% 13.6% 44.7% 12.1% Response Count 18 60 36 118 32 264 1

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

15% 28% 18% 32% 17%

7.8%

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21. Missed assignments are handled the same way regardless of the class/subject. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 6.8% 20.1% 21.2% 43.2% 8.7% Response Count 18 53 56 114 23 264 1

2011-2012
Response Percent

Agreement Difference

14% 28% 10% 36% 12%

3.9%

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22. Behavioral expectations are the same for all 9th graders. Answer Options Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree Response Percent 10.0% 16.5% 18.0% 42.9% 12.6% Response Count 26 43 47 112 33 261 4

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Response Percent

Agreement Difference

14% 12% 22% 32% 20%

3.5%

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23. What one word could describe your overall experiences in 8th grade? Answer Options Response Count 264

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24. What one word could describe your experiences so far in 9th grade? Answer Options Response Count 264

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25. If you could change one thing about Ephrata High School what would it be? Answer Options Response Count 264

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