9th Grade Survey
CAREER CENTER
Do you know where the Career Center is located?
 Yes
 No
How do you prefer to receive information about college, careers, financial aid, and
scholarships?
 Remind
 Email
 Automated Phone Messages
 Facebook
 Careers Class Visits
 Signs Around School
 Careers Teachers
 English Lang Arts Teachers
 Other ________________________________________________________________________________
About which subject(s) would you like more information?
 How to pick colleges
 How to write a resume & cover letter
 Interview preparation
 How to network
 Dress for success
 How to write college essays
 Budgeting
 How to find scholarships
 FAFSA
 Other _________________________________________________________________________________
Have you started exploring careers?
 Yes
 No
Have you job shadowed anyone?
 Yes
 No
Have you had a paid job?
 Yes
 No
Have you done informational interviews with someone in a profession that interests you?
 Yes
 No
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COUNSELING CENTER
Answer each statement and check how true it is
I know who my GKHS counselor is.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I have met with my counselor.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
My counselor is available to see me when I need to see him/her.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I feel comfortable going to see my counselor to get help with SCHOOL concerns.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I feel comfortable going to see my counselor to get help with PERSONAL concerns.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
The school is involved in developing my education plan.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
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Someone in school has regularly helped me plan for my future career.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
There is at least one staff member in the school that I believe cares deeply about me, and
my success.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I am taking a challenging class this school year.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I plan to take a challenging or AP class next school year.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I have a clear plan to graduate on time.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I have a clear career plan to follow when I graduate.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I am involved in at least one school activity outside of class.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
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I understand why I need a good education.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I will continue my education after I graduate from high school.
 Strongly Disagree
 Disagree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Agree
 Strongly Agree
I need help with the following SCHOOL concerns:
 Being more organized
 Managing my time better
 Improving study skills
 Reducing test anxiety
 Improving test-taking skills
 Understanding what my test scores mean in relation to academic and career
planning.
 Developing my course schedule
 Understanding the best career options for me
 Planning my options after high school
 The college application process
 Understanding my learning style to improve how I learn
 Knowing about and applying for scholarships and financial aid
 Knowing what educational options are available to me when I graduate
 Getting along with teachers
 Transitioning to a new school
 Understanding the graduation requirements
 Selecting a career cluster or pathway
 Other ___________________________________________________________________________________
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I need help with the following PERSONAL concerns:
 Making friends
 Fitting in at school
 Dealing with peer pressure
 Making better decisions
 Improving communication
 Transitioning to a new school
 Pregnancy/Teen Parenting
 Getting involved in school activities
 Dating or relationship issues
 Concerns about alcohol and/or drug use
 Helping myself (gaining more self-confidence, feeling better about myself, expressing
my feelings and thoughts)
 Being more assertive
 Handling teasing or being bullied
 Getting along with other students better
 Getting along better with family members
 Feeling sad or depressed
 Feeling suicidal
 Grief over the loss of a loved one
 Parental separation or divorce
 Dealing with anger
 Feeling stressed
 Feeling anxious or irritable
 Skills for resolving conflicts
 Other ____________________________________________________________________________________
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