RMT STUDENT SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY


We want to know what YOU think about your school.
This is NOT a test.


There are NO wrong answers. The information from the survey will help us understand what you think about your school experience.


YOUR answers are confidential.


Your answers will be combined with those of other students. No one will be told how you answered. DO NOT write your name on the survey.


This survey is voluntary.


You do NOT have to answer any question if you do not want to, but we hope you will answer as many questions as you can.


INSTRUCTIONS:

Please read each question carefully and select the one answer that most closely fits your opinion.  We appreciate your taking the time to do the survey.

I often do not have enough time to get from one class to the next.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My school is kept clean.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I like my school building.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My school has clear rules and consequences for behavior.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school do their best, even when their work is difficult.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
The length of the school day is about right.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school do all their homework.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school think it is OK to cheat if other students are cheating.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school try to do a good job on schoolwork even when it is not interesting.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers give me a lot of encouragement.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers make learning interesting.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers encourage students to share their ideas about things we are studying in class.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers notice when I am doing a good job & let me know about it.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers will help me improve my work if I do poorly on an assignment.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers provide me with lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers often assign homework that helps me learn.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers will give me extra help at school outside of our regular class.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school are well-behaved.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school do NOT really care about each other.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school help each other when asked.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school treat each other well.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Teachers at my school treat students with respect.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Students at this school are often teased or picked on.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Students at this school are often bullied.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things, like activities and rules.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Teachers and other adults here listen to students' ideas about the school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Most students in my school are easily able to work out disagreements with other students.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Students are treated fairly by the adults in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Students in my school treat each other with respect.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Harassment, intimidation and bullying by other students are a problem at my school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Adults in this school apply the same rules to all students equally.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I sometimes stay home because I do NOT feel safe at school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Adults in this school are usually willing to make the time to give students extra help.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My teachers really care about me.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
How safe do you feel outside around the school?
Not Safe
Somewhat Safe
Mostly Safe
Very Safe
How safe do you feel in the hallways and bathrooms of the school?
Not Safe
Somewhat Safe
Mostly Safe
Very Safe
How safe do you feel in your classes?
Not Safe
Somewhat Safe
Mostly Safe
Very Safe
Thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you enjoy being in school?
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you hate being in school??
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you feel that the school work you were assigned was meaningful and important?
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Students have lots of chances in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other school activities outside of class.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I have opportunities to express myself at school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Students help decide what goes on in my school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I wish I went to a different school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I attend an afterschool program at a Church or religious organization.
Yes
No
I attend an afterschool program at a Public school.
Yes
No
My parents would punish me if they found out I skipped school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My parents ask if I've gotten my homework done.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My family wants me to do well in school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I feel like I belong at this school.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I attend an afterschool program at a Community center or community-sponsored entity.
Yes
No
I attend an afterschool program at some other location.
Yes
No
Please select your current grade:
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9th Grade
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