Voice Check Survey
Voice Check
Student Interest Survey
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This survey is about you. Your answers help us build a school experience that actually matters to your life, your goals, and your interests. There are no wrong answers—just be real.
Part 1: The Road Ahead
When you think about life after graduation, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? (College, trade school, military, starting a business, working, etc.)
What is one career or job that actually sounds interesting to you, even if you aren't sure how to get there yet?
What is one thing you feel you need to learn most to be "ready" for adulthood?
Part 2: Head & Heart
On a scale of 1-10, how well do you feel you handle stress right now? Why that number?
What are some topics related to mental health or "life skills" you’d actually be interested in discussing? (e.g., managing anger, dealing with anxiety, healthy relationships, financial stress)
Part 3: My Time & Interests
What do you do for fun when you aren't at school? (Hobbies, sports, music, gaming, family, etc.)
Is there something you are "the expert" on among your friends? What is it?
If you could design a 1-hour elective class about anything, what would the topic be?
Part 4: The Work
What is the biggest challenge you face when it comes to getting schoolwork done?
What is one thing a teacher has done in the past that actually helped you learn or stay motivated?
Final Word
Anything else we should know about you or what you need to succeed this year?
Thank you for sharing your voice.
Insight Action Guide
Insight Action Guide
Teacher Resource
Purpose
To gather actionable data on student interests, academic barriers, and SEL needs in order to drive relevant instruction and build rapport.
Trust Factor
In alternative settings, students may be skeptical. Emphasize that this is not a test and their honesty directly impacts what they do in class.
Facilitation Tips
- Play low-fi music during completion to lower anxiety.
- Allow students to skip questions they aren't ready to answer.
- Offer to scribe for students with high writing anxiety.
How to Analyze the Data
1. Identify "The Hook" (Part 3)
Look for common hobbies or "expert" topics. Use these as the basis for word problems, reading passages, or project themes to increase buy-in immediately.
2. Address the Barriers (Part 4)
Tally the challenges mentioned. If 60% say "distractions," consider a lesson on environment-hacking. If they say "boring," prioritize choices in assignments.
3. Spot the Urgent Needs (Part 2)
Flag any responses in the "Head & Heart" section that indicate high stress or specific requests for coping skills. These become your SEL curriculum roadmap.
Post-Survey Action Plan
| Timeframe | Action |
|---|
| Within 24 Hours | Review all surveys and look for "Safety Flags" (self-harm, threats, etc.). Follow school protocol immediately if found. |
| Within 48 Hours | Give a "Quick Feedback" shout-out to the class. "I saw a lot of you are interested in music production, so we're going to use that for our math examples tomorrow." |
| Within 1 Week | Schedule 2-minute check-ins with students whose answers were particularly brief or indicated high stress. |
