Freshman Survey

Academic

1. What high school do you attend?

2. Indicate how prepared you were for test-taking in High School
Check the appropriate box in the chart below for each test format.

Use the following definitions:

Well Prepared ~ I had experience with this in most of my core classes.
Prepared ~ I had experience in one or two of my core classes
Unprepared ~ I had little or no experience with this in my core classes.

3. If you marked "Unprepared" in any row above, please explain and offer possible suggestions. Please be as specific as possible.

4. Indicate how you are doing in the following areas of study in High School.
Check the appropriate box in the chart below for each.

Well Prepared ~ I was prepared well and am doing well.
Prepared ~ I was prepared, but struggle at times.
Unprepared ~ I was not prepared, and was not ready.

5. If you marked "Unprepared" in any row above, please explain and offer possible suggestions. Please be as specific as possible.

6. Indicate how you are doing in the following Core Classes in High School.
Check the appropriate box in the chart below for each.

Well Prepared ~ I was prepared well and am doing well.
Prepared ~ I was prepared, but struggle at times.
Unprepared ~ I was not prepared, and was not ready for this class.

7. If you marked "Unprepared" in any row above, please explain and offer possible suggestions. Please be as specific as possible.

8. Indicate how you are doing in the following Special Classes in High School.
Check the appropriate box in the chart below for each.

Well Prepared ~ I was prepared well and am doing well.
Prepared ~ I was prepared, but struggle at times.
Unprepared ~ I was not prepared, and was not ready for this class.

9. If you marked "Other" above, please specify:

10. If you marked "Unprepared" in any row above, please explain and offer possible suggestions. Please be as specific as possible.

11. What can St. Thomas do to better prepare its students academically for their Freshman year in High School?

* Indicates Response Required

	Well prepared	Prepared	Unprepared
Short Essay
Long Essay
Fill in Blank/Matching
Projects/Papers
Multiple Choice

	Well Prepared	Prepared	Unprepared
Homework
Organization
Tools/Technology
Note-taking

	Honors		Preparedness
	Yes	No	Well Prepared	Prepared	Unprepared
Religion
Math
Science
Literature/Reading
Writing Skills
Social Studies

	Honors Class?		Preparedness
	Yes	No	Well Prepared	Prepared	Unprepared
Foreign Language
Music
Art
Physical Education
Other