Self Assessment

You Know Best

A Student's Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Self-assessment is a way for you to learn more about yourself – what you like, what you dislike, what you need and where you excel. Knowing these things will help you determine what you want from a high school. The best school for you might not necessarily be the best school for your neighbor, your best friend, your sister, or your brother. Download the self-assessment questionnaire, it is a tool that will help you take a closer look at yourself and consider things you might otherwise overlook.

Download Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Interpreting Your Results

Each item in the survey is designed to test your feelings about important points related to choosing a school.

Taken together, your responses may help you create a blueprint for your high school search. Pay attention to your most intense responses: the 5s and the 1s will indicate factors that are most significant when making your decision. Use the factors that matter most to you to create a list of qualities that you need from a school and use that list to begin your search.

Questions 1-2

Private or Public

You can get a great education at public, private and Catholic schools here in New Orleans. However, certain amenities, like a religious focus or single gendered education may only be available at non-public schools.

Questions 3-4

Size

Small schools are generally able to offer more one-on-one time with faculty, although it is still a good idea to look at the student teacher ratio of schools of all sizes. Large schools can sometimes offer students more options.

Questions 5-6

Discipline

Schools offer many different discipline models. Some are very strict and others are very liberal. You may thrive in either environment. Know what works best for you.

Questions 7-10

Location

The location of your school matters a lot. You will need to consider how you will get to and from school, especially if you are planning to participate in after school activities.

Questions 11-12

College Prep

Some schools focus on college readiness and offer classes that will help guarantee admission as well as funding for college. Other schools that do not call themselves college prep may offer the same services. Ask about the individual programs that a school offers and if a school offers college prep. Ask what this entails.

Questions 13-14

Job Readiness

Some schools offer curriculum that focus on certain careers or that encourage students to accumulate workplace experience.

Questions 15-17

Classroom Set-up

Do you work best individually or in groups? Do you thrive on competition? Use these questions to help you determine what you want your classroom to look like. Schools will offer many different choices from independent study to internet classes to project based learning and beyond.

Questions 18-19

Extra Help

Consider what services you already use at school. Do you go to a tutor? Do you have a lot of extra study opportunities? Think about where you may want help in the future even if you do not need it right now.

Questions 20-26

Variety of Activities

If there is one particular activity in which you are very interested, such as football or drama, inquire about these opportunities when applying.

Questions 27-28

The Outside World

Some schools may offer opportunities to engage with the community and participate in activities outside of the school. If you want an opportunity to serve and get involved with your community, look for schools that offer you that freedom. Many schools require a certain amount of service hours before you are eligible to graduate.

Remember to keep an open mind.

Keep your options open and apply to as many schools that fit your general criteria. Your opinion may change after you visit the school and you will want to have several choices when it finally comes time to make a decision.

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Self Assessment

You Know Best

Interpreting Your Results

Remember to keep an open mind.

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