ERIC Number: ED619673
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jul
Pages: 13
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Results of the Senior Exit Survey, 2014-15. Evaluation Matters. Volume 5, Number 1
Urdegar, Steven M.
Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
This report examines the results of the Senior Exit Survey, which is administered annually to all graduating high school students, pursuant to state requirements. The Senior Exit Survey in its fifth administration replaces the Graduate Exit Interview. The purpose of this study is fourfold: (1) examine seniors' attitudes toward high school; (2) explore seniors' postsecondary plans; (3) investigate seniors' chosen fields of study and the credentials they plan to attempt; and (4) ascertained their immediate employment expectations. All twelfth grade students enrolled in traditional and charter high schools within the District were included in the state-mandated survey of post-secondary plans, except those enrolled in special education centers, the educational alternative outreach program, the juvenile justice center, and centers for special instruction. Over 80% of graduating seniors completed the survey, of which more than 90% reported planning to further their education upon completing high school. While most students gave their high schools high marks and rated college information/advanced course offerings as helpful in preparing them for life after graduation, many students also found their high school experience lacked training in life skills and financial literacy. The vast majority of seniors reported planning to attend a college in Florida. Nursing was the single most popular field of study chosen by seniors who reported planning to further their education. [For the 2013-2014 report, see ED619674.]
Descriptors: High School Seniors, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys, Postsecondary Education, Career Choice, Public Schools, Charter Schools, Majors (Students), Student Financial Aid, Armed Forces, Credentials, Expectation
Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 1450 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. Tel: 305-995-1000; Fax: 305-995-7521; Web site: http://oada.dadeschools.net/
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis (ARDA)
Identifiers - Location: Florida (Miami)
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