graduation survey 1998 and 2001. process for questionnaire development
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Graduation Survey 1998 and 2001
Process for Questionnaire Development
Rational for Third Year Graduate
Would still be in college Send mailing to parents address Send mailing over spring break
Rational for One Year Graduate
Future base group data Send mailing to parents address Send over spring break
Questionnaire: Based upon how I respond to surveys.
Wanted it to fit on a post card Wanted a quick and easy instrument for
higher return rate Postcards were pre-stamped
Questions for Survey
Asked Mick and Al for suggestions Surveyed high school staff for suggestions No one seemed to know exactly what information
was wanted Uncertainty on who/how information would be used Therefore, Questions were broad and open ended CLEP and activities questions were from staff
Questionnaire
Return Rates:
1998 Graduates: mailed 185 surveys,
41 returned----22% return rate
2001 Graduates: mailed 194 surveys,
78 returned---40% return rate
31 returned with address unknown
1998 Results
1998— 41 out of 185------22% response
25 attending 4 year college/university 2 attending 2 year college transfer program 4 attending vocational school 3 enlisted in military 8 are working full time
Colleges:
Iowa Regent Institutions:
4---Iowa State University
3---The University of Iowa
1---The University of Iowa, Dental College
4---University of Northern Iowa
Iowa 4 year Private Colleges
Drake Iowa Wesleyan College 2--Mount Mercy
Out of state 4 year College/Universities
Eckerd College MNU Northwestern University Smith College UNCW
U. of South Dakota UNLV U. of Minnesota Winona State
Transfer to 4 year College
All attending Kirkwood—transferring to:
The University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa
Vocational Colleges
Aveda Institute Mercy Radiology Kirkwood Community College
Military
3—Navy
Work
Accounting Mercy Medical Center Sattler Homes Day Care
ACT Reinhart Foods NCS Nursing Home
School Activities
40--More than 1 activity 12—Athletics 6—Music 5—Clubs 1--Speech
Strength Categories
Instructional Courses Other
Instructional
12—Good teachers Industrial tech program Personal help from teachers
Courses
8—PSEO Class choices Diversity of curriculum Integrated math
Other
Work ethic Size of school Portfolio School to Work
program Activities
Newspaper Facilities Technology Athletics
Limitation Categories
Instructional Courses Other
Instructional
No comments
Courses
Integrated math Lack of AP courses Need more course selection Need computer classes, not just keyboarding
Other
Raise credits for graduation
Need more art supplies Crowding Ethnic diversity
College information/ financial aid
No swimming pool Four Oaks
2001 Results78 responses out of 194—40% return
39--Attending 4 year college/university 18—Transfer college program 12—Vocational program 4—Military 5—Working
Colleges
Iowa Regent Institutions
4—Iowa State University 5—The University of Iowa 8—University of Northern Iowa
Iowa 4 year Private Colleges
Drake Loras Luther
7--Mt. Mercy St. Ambrose Warburg
Out of State Colleges/Universities
Arizona State U. JIMC Northwestern University U. of Nebraska—
Omaha
U. of Rochester Wayne State U. Eastern Kentucky U. Wisconsin Lutheran
College
Transfer programs
17 at Kirkwood Community College – 8 to Iowa Regent Institutions – 9 are undecided
Vocational Colleges
Kirkwood CC Capri Paradise Valley CC Interior Design
Culinary Arts 2—Cosmotology Automotive Tech Physical Therapy Ass’t
Military
2—Iowa National Guard 2—United States Air Force
Work
Cedar Rapids Golf Course Lakeside Plumbing RM Boggs Stay at home mom
School Activities
19—More than 1 activity 15—Athletics 2—Music 1--Speech
Strength Categories
Instructional Courses Other
Instructional
24—Instructors Teamwork Band/music
Courses
English department Library Special educaiton 7—PSEO 8—Technology College prep coursework
Other
Open campus Number of activities Involved parents 5—Portfolio
Communication with parents
Facilities Athletics/activities Block days
Limitation categories
Instructional Courses Other
Instructional
None listed
Courses
Need more variety Not enough emphasis on
core classes 9-10 English Need AP courses Need AP weighted GPA 10—Pushed into integrated
math Math program Guidance—what’s available
to students
Student involvement in community
Parking 3--Don’t value kids Senior presentation No swimming pool Tension between students Lack of diversity
Conclusions
Better % return than expected from mailings
Teachers are highly respected and appreciated at PHS
Overall, students and parents are happy and appreciative of their educational experiences
Several concerns have been resolved with the new building and the on going improvement of the curriculum
No real interest in CLEP—possibly because they don’t have information about the option
Suggested changes for next survey
Post Card
If used: Need better way to obtain updated
addresses Reassess the questions Confusion on “Year of graduation” Phrasing for “attending 2 year college” Confusion with “Employment, part time” for
college student
Most Importantly
Need greater input as to who will be using this data and how. This will then effect the questions to be asked.
Questionnaire
