SDP Student Development Survey 2
SDP Student Development Survey
Elementary Version
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All Rights Reserved
 
School Name
Thornwell
Washington Street
West Hartsville
 
Dear Student,
We are working with your teachers and principal to help make your school a better place for you and other students. You can help us by sharing with us how you feel about yourself and your school. We are therefore asking you to complete this survey, if you want to do so.
Thank you.
 
1. Are you a boy or a girl?
Girl
Boy
 
2. I would describe myself as:
Black/African American
Latino/Latina or Hispanic
White/European American
Native American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
 
3. How old are you?
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
 
4. What grade are you in?
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
 
Please tell us a little about yourself.
Choose only ONE answer for each sentence.
1. I make friends easily.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
2. I have many friends.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
3. I solve problems with others in a peaceful way.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
4. I respect others.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
5. I feel badly when someone else is hurt.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
6. I think about what might happen before I do something.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
7. I play fair with my friends.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
8. I like myself.
All the time
 
Most of the time
Sometimes
 
 
Never
9. My classmates like me.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
10. When I get angry, I can calm myself down.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
11. I play outside with my friends.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
12. When my teacher gives directions, I can follow them well.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
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13. When a story is read to me, I can retell it well.
All the time
Most of the time
 
Sometimes
Never
14. I am a good listener.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
15.When something happens, I can explain it well.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
16. I know how to solve problems.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
17. I complete all my class work.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
18. I like to share my ideas with my friends.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
19. I am a good thinker.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
20. I like taking part in class discussions.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
21. I like to read, quietly to myself.
All the time
Most of the time
 
Sometimes
Never
22. I take something to read when I go places.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
23. I enjoy reading for fun.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
24. I like when my teacher reads to us.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
25. I think it is important to be able to read well.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
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26. I like school.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
27. School is fun.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
28. I like my teachers.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
29. I get along with other students at my school.
All the time
Most of the time
 
Sometimes
Never
30. I am doing well in school.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
31. My school is a safe place.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
32. Some children at my school say that they will hit or beat others.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
33. Children at my school get hurt in school.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
34. Children at my school get into physical fights.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
35. I am afraid to go to school.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
36. My teacher care about me.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
37. I enjoy learning at this school.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
38. My teachers believe I can do well in my school-work.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
39. I can talk to my teachers about my problems.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
40. My teachers make me feel good about myself.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
41. I like to read aloud to others.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
42. Children at my school fuss or quarrel.
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
Thank you for completing this survey.