Bronxville Graduates, Classes 2006 to 2013, to Complete Electronic Survey on School Evaluation
Dec. 4, 2013: Recent Bronxville High School graduates, from the classes of 2006 through 2013, have been asked to complete an electronic survey designed to gather feedback on how effectively their high school experience prepared them for college.
"The survey is not going to be used as a statistical measure of effectiveness," said Principal Ann Meyer. "It's more for us to focus on some areas where we can really make a difference in preparing students for college."
Sent via email to addresses on file for the recent graduates, the survey will provide informal feedback and help the high school faculty examine where changes can be made to do things differently or better for students headed to college. Meyer encourages any graduate from the classes of 2006 through 2013 who did not receive an email to contact her at
Broad categories of questions on the survey ask graduates to assess the overall level of academic challenge they experienced during high school as well as their satisfaction with several aspects of Bronxville High School, including the environment, meaningful learning experiences, and support provided them in planning for post-high school life.
Respondents are also asked to evaluate their preparation in such specific areas as problem solving, reading and writing, creative thinking, and time management--all skills needed to succeed in college.
The survey also addresses effectiveness of preparation in academics and the arts, along with emphasis in classes on analytical thought, the application of learning to life situations, and becoming an independent learner.
Based on a similar survey conducted at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, Bronxville's survey is a project developed by the high school administration and guidance department, with feedback from the faculty. Meyer stated that discussions with Horace Greeley administrators about the data they received, data they felt they wanted but didn't glean, and recommendations about how to tailor the questions were very helpful.
Superintendent Dr. David Quattrone noted that the findings from this informal survey might assist the district in its more comprehensive satisfaction survey planned for late January or early February 2014.
Designed as an aid for the administration and the Bronxville Board of Education in setting goals, the satisfaction survey will be conducted by the Harris organization and will encompass parents, current students, and staff.
"The informal survey may help us develop some local questions as part of the Harris survey," Quattrone said. "It might raise some issues we want to explore further." The district has the option to tailor some questions on the satisfaction survey.
Meyer asks graduates taking the electronic survey to submit it by mid-December.
Pictured here: Front entrance to The Bronxville School.
Photo by N. Bower
