george w. hewlett high school graduate survey a report to the board of education
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George W. Hewlett High School Graduate Survey A Report to the Board of Education. Prepared By : Dina Anzalone , Director of Curriculum and Assessment Thomas Russo, Principal, GWHHS Thomas Kenny, Chairperson, PPS. INTRODUCTION. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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George W. Hewlett High SchoolGraduate Survey
A Report to the Board of Education
Prepared By :
Dina Anzalone, Director of Curriculum and Assessment
Thomas Russo, Principal, GWHHS
Thomas Kenny, Chairperson, PPS
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INTRODUCTION
Graduate survey created to track seniors’ perceptions of their experiences in HWPS.
Surveys administered to the graduating classes of 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Conducted a separate 18-month post-graduate follow-up survey - Class of 2009.
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Purposes of the Study
To examine high school seniors’ perceptions of the effectiveness of selected resources and experiences at HWPS and GWHHS.
To supply district with data for further examination.
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BackgroundThe survey instrument is a questionnaire Number of respondents:
Class of 2009: 261 responsesClass of 2010: 177 responsesClass of 2011: 244 responses
Surveys were administered to:Class of 2009 in June during Physical Education
ClassClass of 2010 in June during Physical Education
ClassClass of 2011 in April during English Class
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RESULTS OVER THREE YEARS
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Did you have a positive and meaningful learning experience at GWHHS?
2009 2010 2011
NoYes
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Did HWPS prepare you to deal with advancing technology in the world beyond high school?
2009 2010 2011
NoYes
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Observations: What changed from 2009-2011?
Tablet PC ProgramProfessional Development in Technology
IntegrationIncreased teacher usage of the tablets
and associated software Inquiry-based Interdisciplinary Research
PaperInteractive White Board Technology
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Were school counselors helpful in selecting courses to meet your needs, interests and future goals?
2009 2010 2011
NoYes
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Observations: What changed between 2009-2011?
Open enrollment replaced over-ride practice
Individualized student scheduling and planning
Course recommendation processIncreased collaboration between school
counselors and college admissions staff
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Do you believe that Hewlett High School provides a safe and positive climate for learning?
2009 2010 2011
NoYes
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Observations: What changed between 2009-2011?
Expansion of wellness programProactive disciplineAnti-Bullying programsIncreased safety measures
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How would you rate staff members’ caring attitude and responsiveness to your learning needs?
2009 2010 2011
Needs ImprovementBelow AverageAverageExcellent/Good
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To what degree did Hewlett High School provide you with a strong foundation in conducting research and writing academic papers?
2009 2010 2011
Needs ImprovementBelow AverageAverageExcellent/Good
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Observations: What happened? What is happening?
Past: ELA/Social Studies Inquiry-Based Research Project
Present: English 12R and Government and Economics 12 piloting hybrid course
Future: Exploring other opportunities in these areas including Senior Experience and Senior Project
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How prepared do you feel for the transition to life after high school?
2009 2010 2011
Needs ImprovementBelow AverageAverageExcellent/Good
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Observations:
How can we further increase “preparedness” for transition to life after high school?
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How would you rate the value of your Senior Project/Senior Experience?
2009 2010 2011
Needs ImprovementBelow AverageAverageExcellent/Good
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Observations: What is happening as a result?
GWHHS has developed an Educating the Future for the Future Committee to review options for Senior Experience and Senior Project.
Entrance criteria into Senior Experience has changed.
Expanded participation
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To what degree did elective classes offered at Hewlett High School help you to explore different career opportunities?
2009 2010 2011
Needs ImprovmentBelow AverageAverageExcellent/Good
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Observations:
Choice provides students with increased opportunities to explore areas of interest
Continue to evaluate and explore course offerings
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How well did the Library/Media Center support you in your academic studies at Hewlett High School?
2009 2010 2011
Needs ImprovementBelow AverageAverageExcellent/Good
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Observations: What is happening as a result?
The library is now open periods 1-11, including lunch periods
The addition of the Internet Café, which is adjacent to Library
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How well did Hewlett High School prepare you in critical thinking skills, such as creativity, innovation, decision making, and problem solving?
2009 2010 2011
Needs ImprovementBelow AverageAverageExcellent/Good
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Observations: What changed between 2009-2011?
Focus on Policy #0001: 4 A’s and 4 C’sYouth Leadership Forum’s focus on 21st
Century skillsWorld Cafés on 21st Century skills5th, 8th, and 11th Grade Inquiry-based
Interdisciplinary ResearchPerformance-based assessments
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Our Longer-Term Survey
18-month post-graduate163 respondents
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Overview of results:
Remained
Constant
• Technology Preparation
• Safe and Caring Environment
Positive Response Increase
• Senior Experience• Response to learning
needs• Life after HS• Research• Critical Thinking
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What’s Next?Select areas
for further study
Gather addition
al informat
ion in targeted
areas
Use the data to inform
decision making
See if future
surveys reflect
improvement