ERIC Number: ED619672
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Oct
Pages: 11
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Results of the Senior Exit Survey, 2015-16. Evaluation Matters. Volume 6, 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 sixth administration replaces the Graduate Exit Interview. The purpose of this study is fivefold: (1) examine seniors' attitudes toward high school; (2) explore seniors' postsecondary plans; (3) investigate seniors' chosen fields of study; (4) determine the credentials they plan to attempt; and (5) ascertain their immediate employment expectations. All twelfth grade students enrolled in traditional and charter high schools within the District were included in the state-developed 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. Almost 85% of graduating seniors completed the survey, of which nearly all reported planning to further their education upon completing high school. Most students rated personal growth, college information, and advanced course offerings as helpful in preparing them for life after graduation. The vast majority of seniors reported planning to attend a public college in Florida. Business and related fields; and Nursing were the two most popular fields of study chosen by the seniors who reported planning to further their education. [For the 2014-2015 report, see ED619673.]
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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