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! Question Title * 1. What school do you attend? 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 Question Title * 2. What grade are you in? 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 Question Title * 3. What time do you fall asleep on a school night? Question Title * 4. What time do you usually wake up in the morning on a school day? Question Title * 5. How do you usually wake up for school in the morning? 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) Question Title * 6. How do you usually get to school in the morning? 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) Question Title * 7. How long does it usually take you to get to school? 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. Question Title * 8. What are your top three reasons for coming to school? Enter a different answer for each row. TOP Reason 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. TOP Reason Enter a different answer for each row. menu 2nd Reason 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 Enter a different answer for each row. menu 3rd Reason 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 Enter a different answer for each row. menu Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Do you know how many unexcused absences you can have before you will receive a letter? Yes No Question Title * 10. About how often are you late to school? Never 1 or 2 times each week 3 or 4 times each week Every day I don't know Question Title * 11. Are there some classes you miss more than others? Yes No Question Title * 12. About how often do you miss an entire day of school? Never Less than once a month. 1 or 2 times each month 1 or 2 times each week 3 or 4 times each week Question Title * 13. Who notices if you miss school? Please check all that apply. 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: Question Title * 14. Do you know how to get make-up assignments for your class if you have been absent? Yes No Question Title * 15. If you answered "yes" to Question 14...How do you know what to do in class after you have been tardy or absent? 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. Question Title * 16. Do you or your family member(s) receive a phone call from someone at your school when you are tardy or absent? Yes No I don't know Question Title * 17. When you miss an entire day (or days) of school, what are the top three reasons? Enter a different reason for each row. TOP Reason 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. TOP Reason Enter a different reason for each row. menu 2nd Reason 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 Enter a different reason for each row. menu 3rd Reason 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 Enter a different reason for each row. menu Other (please specify) Question Title * 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? Choose a different answer in each row. TOP Reason 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 TOP Reason Choose a different answer in each row. menu 2nd Reason 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 Choose a different answer in each row. menu 3rd Reason 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 Choose a different answer in each row. menu Other (please specify) Done