Pre Survey 9Th Grade Seminar

Pre Survey 9th Grade Seminar

This is a survey, not a test. We want to know what you know and what you don’t know to allow us to plan relevant guidance activities. Please answer ALL the questions to the best of your ability.

1) Who is your School Guidance counselor? (Pick one)

a. Ms. Fortin b. Ms. Paoletti

2) Is there an adult in the high school that you feel connected with? Yes or No

2) What does GPA stand for?

a. Grade Promotion Assessment b. General Proficiency Assessment c. Grade Point Average d. Grades Personally Acquired

3) I understand the graduation requirements at Turners Falls High School.

(Circle one)

strongly disagree disagree agree strongly agree

4) Which of the following can your guidance counselor provide assistance to you in?

a. Academics

b. Post-high school planning

c. Personal/social development

d. All of the above

4) What will happen if you fail three courses in ninth grade?

a. You would stay back and repeat all ninth grade courses b. You would repeat any courses that are required for graduation c. You would repeat all the courses that you failed d. You would no longer graduate on time 5) Which of the following is not included on an official TFHS transcript?

a. GPA b. MCAS scores c. Class rank d. Course grades 6) How many units of English are required to graduate from TFHS? a. 4 b. 2 c. 6 d. 8 7) Josh struggles in Math and English class because all the activities are just reading and answering questions from the textbook. He is doing well in woodshop because he really likes working with his hands and applying his knowledge to create things. What kind of learner is Josh? a. Visual b. Auditory c. Kinesthetic d. Imaginary

8) My preferred learning style is: ______

9) Identify one learning strategy that matches your preferred learning style that you can use to help you with your studies.

______

10) List any clubs, sports or activities in which you are involved or interested:

______

11) Being connected and involved in school can help:

a. give you a well-rounded résumé for work and admission applications b. make long lasting friendships and memories c. win you scholarship dollars and opportunities for college D. all of the above

12) I have the information to complete a high school four year plan. (Circle One) strongly disagree disagree agree strongly agree

13) Getting passing grades in ninth grade will impact my future. (Circle One)

strongly disagree disagree agree strongly agree

**Remember, answer ALL the questions - please do not leave any questions unanswered.