Recurring Surveys
Each year, families are asked to provide feedback about their experiences and the experiences of their students in our schools. The results are used to guide improvements at both the school and district level. The survey asks respondents to give
a letter grade to indicate district and school performance overall. Opportunities are given to offer comments and well as help us understand how best to communicate important information.
Each spring between May and June, fifth grade students are asked to complete a school Elementary School Exit Survey. Questions include how positive they feel their learning experience was, how prepared they feel academically and socially to enter middle
school, and how connected and supported they feel by the school staff.
Each spring between May and June, eighth grade students are asked to complete a school Middle School Exit Survey. Questions include how academically and socially prepared a student feels to enter high school, as well as their sense of being connected
to their school and supported by the school staff.
Each spring, between May and June, high school seniors are asked to complete a school High School Senior Exit Survey. Questions include satisfaction with the instruction and counseling support received, as well as feeling connected to school and supported
by staff.
One of the best ways to understand how well we have prepared our students for school, work, and life after high school is to ask them! Each December, the Issaquah School District surveys students from the graduating class to learn about their experiences
and preparedness for life after high school.
Academic progress is crucial, but it's just as important for students to gain the social, emotional, and mental skills necessary to lead healthy, productive lives. Each year we survey our 3rd, 4th, 7th and 9th graders to see how well they feel they're
gaining these "soft skills" and how they feel about the culture and climate of their schools and classes.
The Healthy Youth Survey is administered every other year as a joint effort of the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Department of Health, Department of Social Health Service's Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, the Community
Trade and Economic Development, and the Family Policy Council. The test is administered anonymously to sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth grade students in October. Questions focus on risky behaviors as well as safety and violence, physical activity
and diet, and emotional well-being.