Student Bonus Questions

Bonus Question™ ideas to include in your Student Pulse Checks®

Beginning of the Year

• What does "Excellence in Education" mean to you?

• What advice would you give to incoming students?

• What is one club or activity you wish we had at our school?

• Do you feel a part of your school community?

Middle of the Year

• What are you most proud of accomplishing from the first semester?

• Now that second semester is underway, do you feel on track for achieving the goals you’ve set? Please reply: Yes, Mostly, or No and why.

• What supports or resources do you need over the summer?

End of the Year

• What are you most proud of accomplishing this semester?

• What are you most proud of accomplishing this year?

• What aspects of the school year have made you enjoy it?

📘 Academics: Curriculum & Support

• What ideas do you have to improve your academic learning experience?

• How are you feeling about your classes? Are there any subjects that you’re struggling with or need extra help in?

• What classroom activities do you learn from the most?

• What can our school do to better support your learning?

• Do you feel your teachers or school support your personal growth as a learner? YES, or NO

• Do you need any additional support with preparing for state testing? YES or NO

• What supports or resources do you need over the summer?

• Do you have ways to motivate yourself when schoolwork gets tough? YES, or NO

🧠 Social & Emotional Support

• What ideas do you have to improve the social and emotional experiences of our students?

• What is one thing you wish your teacher or counselor knew about you?

• Do you feel a sense of belonging (or do you feel connected) at School Name? YES, MOSTLY, or NO

• Do you have a trusted adult on campus you can speak to? YES, UNSURE, or NO

• Do you have a trusted adult on campus you feel comfortable seeking support from? YES or NO

• What can teachers or other adults at school do to better help you?

• Is there anything that would help encourage you to attend school every day?

🏫 School Climate & Community Engagement

• Do you feel supported by your school administration?

• Do you feel the rules at the school are fair? YES or NO

• Do you feel that teachers and administrators value student input in our school? YES, MOSTLY, or NO and why

• What are some concerns you want your school to know about?

• What opportunities would you like to see more of at ?

• What events are you most interested in our school hosting?

🎉 Student Life & Extracurriculars

• What is your favorite part of the day at {School Name}?

• How would you describe your experience with extracurricular activities or school events?

• What aspects of the school year have made you enjoy it?

• Is there anything we can do to make the testing season more fun?

💬 Student Voice & Recognition

• In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to share praise comments with our teachers and staff. Are there teachers or staff you would like to recognize with praise?
• What are you most proud of accomplishing this semester/year?
• What advice would you give to incoming students?
• Do you feel that teachers and administrators value student input in our school?
• What can our school do to better support your learning?

By asking questions like these, you can gain deeper insights into students' needs, preferences, and well-being, helping your institution make data-driven decisions to improve their college experience.

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