Senior Parent Survey Spring 2012 Initial Results

North Star Goal Our focus is to graduate all students prepared for post-secondary education, work, and life. 85% of Parents state that the KSD provided their students with the opportunity to prepare for their declared post- secondary education, training, and work objective.

Question 1 Thinking back over your child's entire experience in school at Kennewick School District, are you satisfied that he or she received a well-rounded, challenging, and valuable education? TotalKaHSKeHSSHSLHSPHS Not at All Satisfied 1%0% 2%14%0% Somewhat Satisfied 9%7%12%8%0%9% Satisfied 38%31%36%44%43%64% Very Satisfied 52%62%52%46%43%27%

Question 2 Is your senior prepared for the next endeavor in his or her life after high school? (this could be college, post-secondary education, vocational or certification training, military, or family life etc.) TotalKaHSKeHSSHSLHSPHS Not at All Satisfied 1%0%3%2%0% Somewhat Satisfied 13%4%13%16%14%36% Satisfied 45%52%43% 37% Very Satisfied 41%44%41%39%43%27%

Question 3 Was your student able to access and take the courses in high school that he or she needed in order to be prepared to pursue life beyond high school? TotalKaHSKeHSSHSLHSPHS Not at All Satisfied 1%0% 5%0% Somewhat Satisfied 11%6%15%10%14%18% Satisfied 40%38%37%43% 46% Very Satisfied 48%56%48%42%43%36%

Question 4 Do you feel that the courses that your senior took throughout high school were challenging and relevant to their lives and future goals? TotalKaHSKeHSSHSLHSPHS Not at All Satisfied 1%0%1%3%0% Somewhat Satisfied 15%9%21%18%14%0% Satisfied 41%46%29%43%72%64% Very Satisfied 42%45%49%36%14%36%

Question 5 During your student's time in high school, was your senior properly informed by the school about graduation requirements, along with requirements for college, vocational school, financial aid, for his or her future endeavors? TotalKaHSKeHSSHSLHSPHS Not at All Satisfied 1%2%0%3%0% Somewhat Satisfied 12%2%20%16%0% Satisfied 35%31%36% 43%55% Very Satisfied 52%66%45%44%57%46%

Next Steps Continue to Collect Electronic Surveys Principals Review Results Identify Areas of Concern Develop Improvement Plan Share Plan with District and Building Staff Review Next Year Survey Results Looking for Improvement