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Student Attendance Questionnaire
Students do not come to school for many reasons. We want you to tell us how we can help you get to school on time every day ready to learn. This is NOT a test. There are NO wrong answers. We want to know what YOU think!
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1.
What school do you attend?
(Required.)
Allendale Elementary School
Capeless Elementary School
Conte Community School
Crosby Elementary School
Egremont Elementary School
Morningside Community School
Stearns Elementary School
Williams Elementary School
Herberg Middle School
Reid Middle School
Pittsfield High School
Taconic High School
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2.
What grade are you in?
(Required.)
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
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3.
What time do you fall asleep on a school night?
(Required.)
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4.
What time do you usually wake up in the morning on a school day?
(Required.)
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5.
How do you usually wake up for school in the morning?
(Required.)
I use an alarm clock or the alarm on my cell phone.
A parent or caregiver wakes me.
A sibling wakes me.
A friend wakes me.
Other (please specify)
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6.
How do you usually get to school in the morning?
(Required.)
I take public transportation (e.g., the MBTA bus).
I take a school bus.
I get a ride from a parent or caregiver.
I get a ride from a sibling.
I get a ride from a friend.
I walk.
Other (please specify)
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7.
How long does it usually take you to get to school?
(Required.)
Less than 10 minutes.
10-20 minutes.
20-30 minutes.
30-40 minutes.
40-50 minutes.
50 minutes-1 hour.
Longer than 1 hour.
Not sure.
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8.
What are your top three reasons for coming to school?
(Required.)
Enter a different answer for each row.
TOP Reason
-- Select an option --
I can eat breakfast or lunch at school.
I think education is important.
My parent/guardian encourages me to attend.
My friends encourage me to attend.
Coming to school helps me stay out of trouble.
My classes are interesting.
I want to participate in after-school activities.
2nd Reason
-- Select an option --
I can eat breakfast or lunch at school.
I think education is important.
My parent/guardian encourages me to attend.
My friends encourage me to attend.
Coming to school helps me stay out of trouble.
My classes are interesting.
I want to participate in after-school activities.
3rd Reason
-- Select an option --
I can eat breakfast or lunch at school.
I think education is important.
My parent/guardian encourages me to attend.
My friends encourage me to attend.
Coming to school helps me stay out of trouble.
My classes are interesting.
I want to participate in after-school activities.
Other (please specify)
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9.
Do you know how many unexcused absences you can have before you will receive a letter?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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10.
About how often are you late to school?
(Required.)
Never
1 or 2 times each week
3 or 4 times each week
Every day
I don't know
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11.
Are there some classes you miss more than others?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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12.
About how often do you miss an
entire day
of school?
(Required.)
Never
Less than once a month.
1 or 2 times each month
1 or 2 times each week
3 or 4 times each week
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13.
Who notices if you miss school? Please check all that apply.
(Required.)
My teacher(s)
My principal
Another adult in my life (e.g., a guidance counselor)
My parent or caregiver
Another family member
Friends
Nobody
Other person (please specify below)
Other adult:
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14.
Do you know how to get make-up assignments for your class if you have been absent?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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15.
If you answered "yes" to Question 14...How do you know what to do in class after you have been tardy or absent?
(Required.)
I ask my teachers what I have missed.
My teachers tell me what I need to do to get caught up.
My parent/guardian calls the school to find out what I need to do to get caught up.
Friends or classmates help me get caught up.
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16.
Do you or your family member(s) receive a phone call from someone at your school when you are tardy or absent?
(Required.)
Yes
No
I don't know
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17.
When you miss an entire day (or days) of school, what are the top three reasons?
(Required.)
Enter a different reason for each row.
TOP Reason
-- Select an option --
I cannot wake up in time.
I have difficulty getting to and from school.
I don’t care about getting good grades.
I don’t understand the material.
I have to care for a younger sibling or other family member.
I have a job.
I have a doctor’s appointment.
I am sick.
Someone else in my family is ill.
I am concerned about my safety at school.
I am concerned about my safety on my way to school.
I am suspended.
2nd Reason
-- Select an option --
I cannot wake up in time.
I have difficulty getting to and from school.
I don’t care about getting good grades.
I don’t understand the material.
I have to care for a younger sibling or other family member.
I have a job.
I have a doctor’s appointment.
I am sick.
Someone else in my family is ill.
I am concerned about my safety at school.
I am concerned about my safety on my way to school.
I am suspended.
3rd Reason
-- Select an option --
I cannot wake up in time.
I have difficulty getting to and from school.
I don’t care about getting good grades.
I don’t understand the material.
I have to care for a younger sibling or other family member.
I have a job.
I have a doctor’s appointment.
I am sick.
Someone else in my family is ill.
I am concerned about my safety at school.
I am concerned about my safety on my way to school.
I am suspended.
Other (please specify)
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18.
Which of the following do you think would be most helpful for students at our school to get here on time or more often?
(Required.)
Choose a different answer in each row.
TOP Reason
-- Select an option --
Having someone to check in with every day
Getting assigned a school bus
Getting help figuring out how to take public transportation
Getting help with paying for public transportation
Using an alarm clock
Getting a wake-up call from the school
Caring about grades and graduating
Having more after-school opportunities
A later start time to the school day
2nd Reason
-- Select an option --
Having someone to check in with every day
Getting assigned a school bus
Getting help figuring out how to take public transportation
Getting help with paying for public transportation
Using an alarm clock
Getting a wake-up call from the school
Caring about grades and graduating
Having more after-school opportunities
A later start time to the school day
3rd Reason
-- Select an option --
Having someone to check in with every day
Getting assigned a school bus
Getting help figuring out how to take public transportation
Getting help with paying for public transportation
Using an alarm clock
Getting a wake-up call from the school
Caring about grades and graduating
Having more after-school opportunities
A later start time to the school day
Other (please specify)