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First Bell Survey
Instructions: Please answer the questions below as accurately as you can. This information helps us compare different schools from around the world. Remember our research code: HONESTY and ACCURACY! Students should complete ONLY the top part of the form. An adult contributing additional information, should also enter school name, state, country, and postal code and use the submit button at the end of the form.
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School Name: State: Country: Postal code: If you are a student, click on this button |
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Only an adult involved with the school district should complete the rest of this form |
Who are you?
Superintendent School board or school committee member Teacher Parent Legislator Other Type of School (check all that apply) Private Public Parochial Day only Boarding only Day & Boarding Coeducational Boys only Girls only Size of school (check one) 100 or fewer 101 to 500 501 to 1,000 1,001 to 1,500 over 1,500 Grades (check all that attend the school on a daily basis) K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Living environment of students (check all that constitute at least 1/3 of students) Inner city City (urban) Suburban Small town Rural/farming Socioeconomic background of the majority of students Affluent/wealthy Well off Comfortable Struggling to make ends meet Impoverished What is the annual per student expenditure on education in your school district? (optional) $ |
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Complete the table below with as much information as you can provide accurately.
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School Year
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Start Time (First Bell)
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End Time (Last Bell)
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Current Year: 2001/2002
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| Previous Years: 1996/1997 |
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1991/1992
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1986/1987
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1981/1982
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1976/1977
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1971/1972
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1966/1967
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Source of school schedule information
School administrator School secretary School committee (school board) State records Other How many tiers are in your district's transportation system? No buses Single tier 2 tier 3 tier Other: If your district has changed or considered changing the schedule for high school in the last three years, has the (contemplated) change been to a schedule with: earlier or later start time (first bell) no change contemplated (skip next 3 items) earlier or later end time (last bell) For what principal reason has your school contemplated a new schedule in the last 3 years? State-mandated increase in annual instructional hours Change in after-school activities schedules Change (reduction increase) in bus fleet Concerns about adolescent sleep Other (describe briefly): What barriers exist(ed) in your community to altering school schedules? Athletic practices After-school activities other than sports Teachers' concerns Parents' concerns Associated administrative costs Expense of changing the transportation system Child care before school Child care after school Others (list): What results might occur (have occurred) from starting school later? (check all that apply) Improved attendance More absenteeism Lower tardy rate Increased tardy rate Lower grades Better grades Happier students Moodier students Decreased teacher satisfaction Increased teacher satisfaction Poorer athletic performance Better athletic performance Reduced parental involvement Increased parental involvement Does your school curriculum teach students about sleep biology or healthy sleep patterns? no yes If yes, for what grade(s)? K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Thank you very much for your help with our first-bell project. |