Name
Date__________________________________
SPRINGTON LAKE
STUDENT TRANSITION SURVEY
Grade 8
Post-Secondary Education:
In what core academic class (math, LA, science, social studies) do you feel you perform (get good grades,
participate) the best?
Why? Please circle all that apply:
Teaching style
Teacher uses technology
Group work
Individual assignments
Many projects assigned
There are a lot of tests
Not a lot of homework assigned Other:
__________________
In what core academic class (math, LA, science, social studies) do you feel you do not perform (get good grades,
participate) the best?
Why? Please circle all that apply:
Teaching style
Technology is not used
Many projects assigned
There are a lot of tests
Group work
Individual assignments
A lot of homework is assigned Other:
_____________________
Which of the following would you like to attend after graduating from high school?
Please circle all that apply:
2-year college
4-year college/university Technical/Trade school
Employment _______________________
The following factors are important to me when thinking about college:
Distance
Cost
Sport Programs
Academic Level
Size
Schools I may like to attend:
Please list at least 3 of YOUR strengths:
_________________________________
___________________________ ____________________________
Please list at least 3 areas you would like to improve:
_________________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________
What elective classes are you interested in taking during 9th grade?
Academic enrichment
Art
Music
Entrepreneurship
Computers
World Language
TV Production
Post-Secondary Employment
What career would you like to pursue after graduating from high school?
Information to assist with planning community living outcomes.
What do you like to do in your free time? ___________________________________________________
Have you ever done volunteer work? YES
NO
If yes, describe your duties there______________________________________________________________
Please list any extra curricular activities in which you participate. ________________________________________
Please check how you think you do in each of the areas below:
I can do this on
my own
Prepare a meal (Operate
appliances, follow recipe, set
table)
Do dishes
Do laundry (Sort, wash, dry, put
away)
Clean rooms in house
Minor repairs (Change light bulb,
unclog toilet, change batteries in
smoke detector)
Take out trash
Knows emergency procedures
(Call 911, location of flashlights,
fire extinguisher, emergency
shut-off)
Manage personal grooming
(Shampoo, bath, shower, brush
teeth)
Find way around town (Public
transportation, ask directions,
pedestrian skills)
Can you make change?
Can you keep a checking
account?
Can you budget a weekly
allowance or pay check?
Are you responsible for any special chores at home? Describe___
I can do this on my own if
someone helps me
I cannot do
this on my own