Peak Education Annual Survey

Student Information and Program Engagement

First Name

Last Name

What grade are you currently In?

What school do you currently attend?

Please type the name of your school

How often do you participate in the following Peak Ed activities?

Whenever workshops, meetings, or events are offeredMost of the time workshops, meetings, or events are offered Whenever I am required to be there.Rarely attend workshops, meetings, or events

Reasoning on why you rarely attend.

Which statement best describes your experience with the Peak Ed monthly newsletters?

I read them regularly and find them helpfulI read them sometimes and find some parts helpfulI’ve seen them but I do not usually read themI haven’t seen them

What would make the newsletters more helpful for you? Check all that apply

Continue to include monthly programming updates and special opportunities Links to resources instead of long newslettersDifferent FormatOther

Please elaborate on what would be helpful if you selected "other" or "different format."

Middle School

Academic and Personal Growth

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	Not at all true
I keep trying when school is hard.
I know how to ask for help when I need it.
I communicate my ideas clearly in class or groups.
I manage my time to complete all of my schoolwork and consistently participate in Peak Ed and extracurricular activities.
I feel more confident because of what I have learned at Peak Ed.

In what way have you grown or learned about yourself this year?

Postsecondary Pathways

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	not at all true
I know different types of careers/jobs people can have.
I understand there are different paths after high school.
I am starting to think about what my first steps will be after high school.
Adults at Peak Ed help me see many options for my future.

What kind of job/career or education sounds interesting to you right now?

Trusted Adults and Supportive Relationships

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	Not at all true
I can ask an adult at Peak Ed for help when I need it.
An adult at Peak Ed believes I can do well in school.
Adults at Peak Ed help me feel more confident in myself.
I've learned new skills from adults at Peak Ed that help me reach my goals.
When I talk with adults at Peak Ed, I learn about different choices for my future.

Describe a time an adult at Peak Ed helped you feel confident or taught you something new?

Program Experience and Continuous Improvement

How useful did you find the following in-school workshops?

	Very useful	Somewhat useful	A little useful	Not useful	I did not attend
Mapping your future: Roadtrip Nation (Career exploring based off your interests, chose a career person to present on.)
Minds Matter: Delay of Gratification (Marshmallow Test, Decision-making, M&M activity)
Money Matters: Ent Credit Union (Learned about budgeting, credit vs debit & savings, needs vs. wants)
Life Skills: Boundaries and Balance with Mr. Allen (Self-control, healthy/unhealthy media, healthy boundaries)

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	Not at all true
The topics in Peak Ed workshops were helpful to me.
The activities were the right level of challenge for me.
I felt comfortable sharing my opinions in Peak Ed.
I would recommend Peak Ed to a friend.

How useful did you find the following out-of-school required events?

	Very useful	Somewhat useful	A little useful	Not useful	I did not attend
Prep for Success: Virtual Event (Learned about college classes in high school, Work-Based Learning options, Career Start, D2 Promise)
FutureU: In-person (Career guest speakers, Name your brand, High School student panel)

How useful did you find the following out-of-school events?

	Very valuable	Somewhat valuable	A little valuable	Not valuable	I did not attend
Career Exploration (ex. Court house visit, AeroLab)
Leadership (i.e. Chick-Fil-A, Youth Health World Builders)
Community Engagement: Volunteering (ex. Care n Share, Mill Dog Rescue)
Outdoor Experiences (ex. Catamount, FSA, BOLT)

Are there any other out-of-school events or workshops you would like to see that we do not currently offer? Please describe.

What part of Peak Ed meant the most to you this year?

Youth Voice

Please answer these questions in as much detail as possible.

This year, I'm proud that...

One thing I want my future self to remember is...

One thing I have gained by participating in Peak Ed this year is...

One thing I will do next year to continue to benefit from Peak Ed is...

Survey Submission

Thank you for sharing your reflections on this year’s Peak Ed programming!

By clicking submit, you will have completed your survey and will not be able to go back and edit.

We appreciate you sharing your insights as they help us refine programming and tell stories of our work in your school and community!

High School (9th-10th)

Academic and Personal Growth

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	Not at all true
I plan the steps needed to reach my goals.
I can advocate for myself when I need support.
I manage my time so I can balance school, Peak Ed, and other responsibilities.
I bounce back after setbacks or challenges.
I use what I've learned in Peak Ed to improve in school and life.

What have you learned from Peak Ed programs this year that you use in your daily life?

Postsecondary Pathways

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	Not at all true
I can name more than one career or education path that interests me.
I understand what financial aid or scholarships are.
I know what classes or activities can help me reach my goals.
I feel confident I can reach my goals for my future plans.
I feel ready to take steps to build my path after high school.

What Peak Ed experiences this year helped you think about your future?

Trusted Adults and Supportive Relationships

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	Not at all true
I regularly talk with an adult at Peak Ed about my goals.
Adults at Peak Ed provide feedback and resources that help me improve my skills.
I apply what I learn from adults at Peak Ed in school or life.
Adults at Peak Ed help me understand steps toward my future plans.
Thanks to adults at Peak Ed, I feel more confident making decisions about my future.

What is one way an adult at Peak Ed helped you take action toward your goals this year?

Program Experience

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very true	Somewhat true	A little true	Not at all true
The topics in Peak Ed workshops were useful to me.
The activities were the right level of challenge for me.
I felt comfortable sharing my opinions in Peak Ed.
I would recommend Peak Ed to a friend.

What part of Peak Ed meant the most to you this year?

How useful did you find the following in-school workshops?

	Very useful	Somewhat useful	A little useful	Didn't attend
Strategies for Academic Success (September: organization, time-management, study skills)
Building Your Student Profile (November: advanced courses, extracurriculars, leadership)
Introduction to Scholarships (January: trivia game, scholarship search)
Looking Ahead: Summer Development (March: board game with volunteer opportunities and college & career programs)

How useful did you find the following out-of-school workshops?

	Very useful	Somewhat useful	A little useful	Didn't attend
Navigating Your Journey (October, Wasson HS: purpose statement & map for 9th grade; financial literacy game for 10th grade)
Grade Level Night (February, virtual: college rep panel, breakout sessions about majors/minors, gap year options, concurrent enrollment)

How useful did you find the following supplemental programs and activities?

	Very useful	Somewhat useful	A little useful	Didn't participate
Mentoring program
Leadership program
Community service
Outdoor experiences
Career site visits
College tours

Are there any supplemental events or workshops you would like to see that we do not currently offer? Please describe.

Youth Voice

This year, I'm proud that ...

One thing I want my future self to remember is ...

One word that describes my experience in Peak Ed this year is ...

Closing

Thank you for sharing your reflections on this year's Peak Ed programming!

By clicking "Next" you will submit your completed form and will not be able to come back and edit.

We appreciate you sharing your insights as they help us refine programming and tell stories of our work in your school and community.

High School (11th)

Academic and Personal Growth

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
I take action steps to meet my long term goals.
I balance my time between school, work, and life responsibilities.
I communicate effectively with teachers, employers, and/or mentors.
I feel confident solving new problems on my own.
I feel ready to apply the skills I've learned after high school.

What skill or habit has helped you the most this year?

Postsecondary Pathways

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
I have a clear path/pathway for what I want to do after high school.
I know what steps to take to reach my postsecondary goals
I feel prepared to stay on track once I start college, training, or work.
I know how to get financial support for my plans.
I feel ready to transition from high school to my next steps.

In your next steps after graduation, what help from others will you use to get there?

Trusted Adults and Supportive Relationships

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
I’ve stayed connected with one or more adults at Peak Ed for more than a year.
I can go to trusted adults at Peak Ed for advice about college, career, or life decisions.
Adults at Peak Ed help me feel capable of reaching my goals after high school.
Because of my relationships with adults at Peak Ed, I feel prepared to navigate college, training, or work.
When I face challenges, I use strategies I learned from adults at Peak Ed.
Adults at Peak Ed connect me with resources and opportunities that fit my goals.

Tell us about a time when a trusted adult at Peak Ed helped you feel ready for your next step after high school.

Program Experience

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
The topics in Peak Ed workshops were helpful to me.
The activities were the right level of challenge for me.
I felt comfortable sharing my opinions in Peak Ed.
I would recommend Peak Ed to a friend.

What part of Peak Ed meant the most to you this year?

How helpful did you find the following in-school workshops?

	Very Helpful	Somewhat Helpful	A Little Helpful	Not Helpful At All	Didn't Participate
Cracking the College Code (Highlighting your student profile on college applications)
Building Your College List/Postsecondary Plan (Exploring postsecondary options, colleges, and careers)
Funding Your Future (Exploring scholarships, grants, and student loans)
College Essay Writing and Story- Telling (Essay writing and sharing your story for scholarships and college applications)

How helpful did you find the following Out-of-School workshops?

	Very Helpful	Somewhat Helpful	A Little Helpful	Not Helpful At All	Didn't Participate
Navigating Your Journey (Postsecondary event at the Roy J. Wasson Academic Campus)
Grade Level Nights (College night exploring college admission processes, apprenticeships, and financial aid)

How valuable did you find the following supplemental activities?

	Very Valuable	Somewhat Valuable	A Little Valuable	Not Valuable At All	Didn't Participate
Career Exploration
Leadership
Mentoring
Community Engagement
College Trips
Outdoor Experience

Are there any out-of-school events or workshops you would like to see that we do not currently offer? Please describe.

Youth Voice

Please answer the following questions in as much detail as possible.

This year I'm proud that...

One thing I want my future self to remember is...

One word that describes my experience in Peak Ed this year is...

Closing

Thank you for sharing your reflections on this year’s Peak Ed programming!

By clicking submit, you will have completed your survey and will not be able to go back and edit.

We appreciate you sharing your insights as they help us refine programming and tell stories of our work in your school and community!

High School (12th)

Academic and Personal Growth

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
I take action steps to meet my long term goals.
I balance my time between school, work, and life responsibilities.
I communicate effectively with teachers, employers, and/or mentors.
I feel confident solving new problems on my own.
I feel ready to apply these skills I've learned after high school.

What skill or habit has helped you the most this year?

Postsecondary Pathways

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
I have a clear path/pathway for what I want to do after high school.
I know what steps to take to reach my postsecondary goals
I feel prepared to stay on track once I start college, training, or work.
I know how to get financial support for my plans.
I feel ready to transition from high school to my next steps.

In your next steps after graduation, what help from others will you use to get there?

Trusted Adults and Supportive Relationships

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
I’ve stayed connected with one or more adults at Peak Ed for more than a year.
I can go to trusted adults at Peak Ed for advice about college, career, or life decisions.
Adults at Peak Ed help me feel capable of reaching my goals after high school.
Because of my relationships with adults at Peak Ed, I feel prepared to navigate college, training, or work.
When I face challenges, I use strategies I learned from adults at Peak Ed.
Adults at Peak Ed connect me with resources and opportunities that fit my goals.

Tell us about a time when a trusted adult at Peak Ed helped you feel ready for your next step after high school.

Program Experience

How true are the statements below for you?

	Very True	Somewhat True	A Little True	Not True At All
The topics in Peak Ed workshops were helpful to me.
The activities were the right level of challenge for me.
I felt comfortable sharing my opinions in Peak Ed.
I would recommend Peak Ed to a friend.

What part of Peak Ed meant the most to you this year?

How helpful did you find the following workshops?

	Very Helpful	Somewhat Helpful	A Little Helpful	Not Helpful At All	Didn't Participate
College App Bootcamp (College essay and application summer seminar)
Next Steps & Award Letter Workshop (Financial Aid review and reading award letters)
Transition to College Night (Preparation for next steps after being accepted into college)

How valuable did you find the following supplemental activities?

	Very Valuable	Somewhat Valuable	A Little Valuable	Not Valuable At All	Didn't Participate
Career Exploration
Leadership
Mentoring
Community Engagement
College Trips
Outdoor Experience

Are there any supplemental events or workshops you would like to see that we do not currently offer? Please describe.

Youth Voice

Please answer the following questions in as much detail as possible.

This year I'm proud that...

One thing I want my future self to remember is...

One word that describes my experience in Peak Ed this year is...

Closing

Thank you for sharing your reflections on this year’s Peak Ed programming!

By clicking submit, you will have completed your survey and will not be able to go back and edit.

We appreciate you sharing your insights as they help us refine programming and tell stories of our work in your school and community!