Staten Island Technical High School

The purpose of this survey is to gather relevant information that will enable us to further improve the level of instruction and the quality of student life.

Student's Name (optional):

	QUESTIONS	STUDENT RESPONSES
1.	"Pledge for Educational Excellence" On a typical day, during a 41 minute period, what % of time are you:	Which class will you be thinking of when responding to items 6a – 6n? Check only One: English Mathematics Physics Russian Engineering Biology Social Studies Science Chemistry
	a. using of technology	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	b. receiving whole group instruction	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	c. clustered together for small group discussions	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	d. engaged in hands-on experiences	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	e. provided with opportunity for sharing and defending your responses	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	f. asked to justify an answer	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	g. experiencing information through a visual aide	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	h. participating in an educational game	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	i. involved in a teacher-student dialogue	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	j. having a student-to-student subject related discussion	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	k. building / adding onto another student's response	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	l. working independently on problems	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	m. reviewing for a test	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
	n reviewing homework	¼ of the time ½ of the time ¾ of the time Entire Period
2.	Budget Permitting, what courses should be offered at Tech that aren’t currently available?	Comments:
3.	How is your diversified style of learning being addressed in the classroom?	Suggestions:
4.	How has a particular subject course (please specify) curriculum and /or teaching methodology “added value” to your level of understanding?	Suggestions:
5.	What suggestions can you offer for further improving the college preparatory process and/or distribution of scheduling information pertaining to the SATs, SAT IIs and ACT exams?	Suggestions:
6.	What use have you made of the Naviance college planning program?	Comments:
7.	What is your position with regard to our 30-minute “Extended Tutoring Time.” Should this 30-minutes per day be placed back into the instructional program knowing that in most departmental areas less than 58% of it has been used for student tutoring but that the current schedule keeps the day shorter than placing the time in the instructional program.	Remain As Is Placed back in the Instructional Program Explain which of the two choices you prefer
8.	a. Is your workload too much, too little, or just right for the level of classes you are taking?	Too Much Too Little Just Right
	b. How many hours of homework do you have on an average night?	0-1 hr 1-2 hrs 2-3 hrs 3+ hrs
	c. Are you generally required to produce a term project for each of your classes?	Yes No
	d. Is the work assigned too easy, too difficult, or appropriately challenging?	Too Easy Too Difficult Appropriately Challenging
	e. How would you modify the amount and nature of the work you have?	Comments:
9.	Tech offers a number of teams and clubs and special activities throughout the year. How do these enrich your experience at Tech, and would you add or eliminate any programs to the offerings we currently have?	Comments:
10.	Did you make the right decision to attend SITHS?	Grade: 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Comments:
	Additional Comments: