APIstudentsurvey ACCESS.2009-2010

This survey is designed to gather important information about student opinions on Advanced Placement (AP) classes at your school. Please answer each question by providing the response that most accurately describes you and your personal views. This is a confidential survey. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. No one will know how you answered the questions on this survey. Thank you for participating.

1.	What school do you attend?

	Columbus High School
	New Hope High School
	Caledonia High School
	West Lowndes High School

2.	What grade are you in?

	9
	10
	11
	12

3.	Have you ever repeated a grade?

	No
	Yes
	Unsure

4.	Are you eligible for free or reduced lunch at school?

	No
	Yes
	Unsure

5.	What is your race?

	African American
	Asian
	Caucasian
	Hispanic
	Native American

6.	Have you ever taken an AP class?

	No
	Yes

7.	Are you now taking an AP class?

	No
	Yes

8.	Do you plan to enroll in an AP class in the next academic year?

	No
	Yes

9.	How interested are you in taking an AP class?

	Not at all
	Some
	A lot
	A great deal

10.	Do your parents expect you to take at least 1 AP class next year?

	No
	Yes

11.	Do your parents expect you to go to college or university?

	No
	Yes

12.	If you had to take an AP class, which of the following would interest you?

	(Select all that apply.)
	Science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics)
	Mathematics (i.e. Calculus, Statistics)
	Literature (i.e. English Literature, French Literature, Latin Literature, Spanish Literature)
	Social Studies (i.e. Art History, European History, Government & Politics, Human Geography, Economics, Psychology, U.S. History, World History)
	World Languages & Culture (i.e. Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish)
	Fine Arts (i.e. Studio Art Design, Studio Art Drawing, Music Theory)

Taking AP Classes

There are lots of reasons why students decide to take (or not take) an AP class. Think about taking an AP class and what it might mean for YOU. Then indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement below.

Agree

Disagree

I don't know

13.	I am well aware of the benefits of taking an AP class.

14.	This school has plenty of AP courses that interest me.

15.	My teachers would be supportive of me taking an AP class.

16.	My friends would be impressed if I took an AP class.

17.	There is way too much homework in an AP class.

18.	School is already tough enough without taking an AP class.

19.	It's almost impossible to get a good grade in an AP class.

20.	I would enjoy the challenge of AP-level work.

21.	The college credits I could earn in AP would be well worth the effort.

22.	Passing an AP test is almost impossible.

23.	I'm not sure I'll be going to college so it makes no sense for me to take an AP class.

24.	My friends would tease me if I took an AP class.

Succeeding in AP Classes

Students may feel confident in their ability to do certain tasks in the AP class, while in other tasks they may not feel as confident. If you were to take an AP class, how confident are you that you would be able to:

Not at all confident

Somewhat confident

Not sure

Moderately confident

Very confident

25.	Pass the AP class

26.	Study effectively on your own

27.	Produce your best work under examination conditions

28.	Manage your workload

29.	Attend class

30.	Receive good grades on your assignments

31.	Understand the material outlined and discussed by your teacher

32.	Read the recommended text and material

33.	Ask for help if you don't understand

34.	Be on time for class

35.	Pass the AP examination

36.	Remain motivated throughout the class

37.	Produce your best work on assignments

What Your Parents Think

To the best of your knowledge, what do your parents (guardians) think about AP classes?

Agree

Disagree

I don't know

38.	My parents would worry that I would not be able to pass an AP class

39.	My parents know that taking AP classes can help my application to college

40.	My parents believe I can meet the demands of AP class work

41.	My parents think it is better for me to earn an A in a regular class than earn a C in an AP class

42.	My parents would like the students who take AP classes

43.	My parents know that passing an AP class can count toward college credits

44.	My parents might think AP classes are a waste of time since I will not be going to college anyway

45.	My parents would not want to pay anything extra for me to take an AP class or the AP exam

46.	My parents believe it is important for me to be challenged academically

47.	My parents might worry about the amount of time I would need to dedicate to AP class work

48.	My parents believe our school has a good selection of AP classes.

49.	My parents would be supportive of me taking an AP class

50.	My parents might worry that I could be teased or shunned by my friends if I take an AP class

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