Annual Student Survey

2010

IHS makes learning exciting and encourages me to continue my education.

Strongly Agree7%

Agree41%

Disagree38%

Strongly Disagree

14%

IHS provides a learning environment in which all students can excel and succeed.

Strongly Agree10%

Agree51%

Disagree32%

Strongly Disagree

7%

IHS provides a strong foundation in the use of technology.

Strongly Agree18%

Agree49%

Disagree26%

Strongly Disagree

7%

IHS provides a strong foundation in the use of technology.

18%

7%

18%

2%

26%

50%

15%

65%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

Students and parents are regularly notified concerning academic progress.

Strongly Agree16%

Agree45%

Disagree29%

Strongly Disagree

10%

Students and parents are regularly notified concerning academic progress.

45%

29%

10%

15%

58%

22%

5%

16%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

2010

2009

IHS teachers are knowledgeable about the curriculum being taught.

Strongly Agree20%

Agree64%

Disagree13%

Strongly Disagree3%

IHS teachers adapt their instruction to help all students learn.

Strongly Agree8%

Agree45%

Disagree39%

Strongly Disagree

8%

My teachers have similar expectations.

Strongly Agree18%

Agree54%

Disagree19%

Strongly Disagree

9%

My teachers have similar expectations.

18%

9%

31%

55%

19%

55%

9%6%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

My teachers communicate with each other.

Strongly Agree21%

Agree54%

Disagree18%

Strongly Disagree

7%

My teachers communicate with each other.

21%18%

7%10%

29%

4%

54%57%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

My teachers talk about what is going on in other classes.

Strongly Agree13%

Agree44%

Disagree32%

Strongly Disagree

11%

My teachers talk about what is going on in other classes.

13%

44%

32%

11%

6%

44% 43%

7%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

IHS provides an atmosphere where students feel they belong.

Strongly Agree8%

Agree45%

Disagree33%

Strongly Disagree

14%

Students have chances to talk freely with their teachers.

Strongly Agree20%

Agree50%

Disagree24%

Strongly Disagree

6%

School staff members listen to student ideas and suggestions.

Strongly Agree7%

Agree39%

Disagree39%

Strongly Disagree

15%

Student concerns are taken seriously by staff.

Strongly Agree7%

Agree37%

Disagree41%

Strongly Disagree

15%

If I have an academic problem, I receive the help I need from school staff.

Strongly Agree14%

Agree55%

Disagree24%

Strongly Disagree

7%

If I have an emotional or social problem, I receive the help I need from school staff.

Strongly Agree9%

Agree33%

Disagree36%

Strongly Disagree

22%

Students and teachers spend time together outside the structured classroom setting.

Strongly Agree8%

Agree33%

Disagree36%

Strongly Disagree

23%

I eat breakfast in the morning.

Strongly Agree35%

Agree32%

Disagree21%

Strongly Disagree

12%

I eat breakfast in the morning.

35%32%

21%

12%

32%

22%

28%

18%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

I get enough sleep.

Strongly Agree15%

Agree36%

Disagree31%

Strongly Disagree

18%

I get enough sleep.

15%

36%

31%

18%

51%

24%

8%

17%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

I enjoy coming to school.

Strongly Agree12%

Agree40%Disagree

25%

Strongly Disagree

23%

I enjoy coming to school.

12%

25%

4%

36%41%

23%

42%

18%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

I have the supplies that I need for class each day.

Strongly Agree34%

Agree49%

Disagree11%

Strongly Disagree

6%

I have the supplies that I need for class each day.

34%

49%

6%

45%

18%

2%

11%

35%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

I complete homework assignments.

Strongly Agree36%

Agree43%

Disagree15%

Strongly Disagree

6%

I attend the DAWGS program.

Often4% Sometimes

18%

Rarely35%

Never43%

I attend the DAWGS program.

4%

18%

35%

44%

4% 2%

21%

73%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

2010

2009

I ask my classmates if I don’t understand a subject.

Strongly Agree28%

Agree51%

Disagree15%

Strongly Disagree

6%

I ask my classmates if I don’t understand a subject.

28%

52%

15%

6%

23%

64%

8%5%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

I give my best effort academically in all my classes.

Strongly Agree31%

Agree44%

Disagree20%

Strongly Disagree

5%

I know the grades I am getting in my classes.

Strongly Agree44%

Agree42%

Disagree9%

Strongly Disagree

5%

I get the grades I want to get in school.

Strongly Agree23%

Agree40%

Disagree26%

Strongly Disagree

11%

I get the grades I want to get in school.

23%

39%

33%

16%

26%

11%

37%

13%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

Standards for behavior are clearly communicated to all students, parents and staff.

Strongly Agree17%

Agree46%

Disagree25%

Strongly Disagree

12%

Standards for behavior are clearly communicated to all students, parents and staff.

17%

25%

12%

58%

4%

46%

23%

15%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

Rules are enforced consistently and fairly for all students.

Strongly Agree8%

Agree28%

Disagree32%

Strongly Disagree

32%

IHS staff members know how to solve conflicts respectfully and without violence.

Strongly Agree14%

Agree57%

Disagree20%

Strongly Disagree

9%

Students know how to solve conflicts respectfully and without violence.

Strongly Agree5%

Agree23%

Disagree42%

Strongly Disagree

30%

All students treat their peers and teachers with respect, including those with different racial or social backgrounds, and those with special needs.

Strongly Agree6%

Agree23%

Disagree40%

Strongly Disagree

31%

All staff members treat students and other teachers with respect, including those with different racial or social backgrounds, and those with special needs.

Strongly Agree14%

Agree46%

Disagree27%

Strongly Disagree

13%

IHS maintains a drug-free environment.

Strongly Agree11%

Agree32%

Disagree29%

Strongly Disagree

28%

The education that I am currently receiving at IHS is of high quality.

Strongly Agree13%

Agree63%

Disagree18%

Strongly Disagree

6%

The education that I am currently receiving at IHS is of high quality.

13%

63%

18%

6%8%

29%

6%

57%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

Good quality work is required from all students at IHS.

Strongly Agree17%

Agree52%

Disagree26%

Strongly Disagree

5%

A good amount of homework assignments are given at IHS.

Strongly Agree27%

Agree52%

Disagree14%

Strongly Disagree

7%

There are enough elective classes offered to explore different career opportunities.

Strongly Agree18%

Agree44%

Disagree24%

Strongly Disagree

14%

Developing communication and problem solving skills, in addition to academic skills, are emphasized at IHS.

Strongly Agree11%

Agree47%

Disagree34%

Strongly Disagree

8%

Developing communication and problem solving skills, in addition to academic skills, are emphasized at IHS.

11%

48%

34%

8%6%

62%

28%

4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

The curriculum at IHS will support me in becoming successful.

Strongly Agree16%

Agree56%

Disagree21%

Strongly Disagree

7%

IHS is preparing me with the skills necessary to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Strongly Agree13%

Agree54%

Disagree26%

Strongly Disagree

7%

IHS counselors are helpful in the selection of a path to follow after high school.

Strongly Agree15%

Agree56%

Disagree24%

Strongly Disagree5%

Overall, the service provided by the guidance office and counselors is valuable in preparing me for life after graduation.

Strongly Agree14%

Agree40%

Disagree33%

Strongly Disagree

13%

Overall, the service provided by the guidance office and counselors is valuable in preparing me for life after graduation.

14%

40%

33%

13%11%

54%

8%

27%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

Participation in extracurricular activities is an important part of the high school experience.

Strongly Agree41%

Agree32%

Disagree19%

Strongly Disagree

8%

There are a variety of opportunities for students who would like to participate in extracurricular activities.

Strongly Agree38%

Agree48%

Disagree10%

Strongly Disagree

4%

There are a variety of opportunities for students who would like to participate in extracurricular activities.

38%

4%

25%

56%

14%

5%

10%

48%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

StronglyAgree

Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree

2010

2009

I currently participate in extracurricular activities/teams/clubs.

Strongly Agree48%

Agree15%

Disagree17%

Strongly Disagree

20%

I currently do not participate in extracurricular activities/teams/clubs due to lack of transportation.

Strongly Agree13%

Agree20%

Disagree19%

Strongly Disagree

48%

I am currently unable to participate in extracurricular activities/teams/clubs due to my work schedule.

Strongly Agree8%

Agree19%

Disagree26%

Strongly Disagree

47%