Monday, June 8, 2015

Senior Exit Survey - Class of 2015



At the end of each school year, Chadron High School contracts with LifeTrack Services, Inc. to conduct a confidential, non-biased senior exit survey. We just received the results for the graduating class of 2015. 58 seniors responded to the survey this year. I've included my notes in comparing these results to last year. 

Thank you to all of our seniors for providing this important information which helps provide focus for our efforts for continuous improvement of our school.


  1. Did you have a positive learning experience at Chadron High School?
    • Yes - 100%  Same as last year
    • No - 0%
  2. Was the counseling department helpful and supportive meeting your needs?
    • Yes - 100%  Same as last year
    • No - 0%
  3. Did your teacher encourage you to continue your education?
    • Yes - 100%  Same as last year
    • No - 0%
  4. Were enough elective classes offered for you to explore different career opportunities?
    • Yes - 87.9%  10% higher than last year
    • No - 12.1%
  5. Do you think you will be able to easily find a job that can support you?
    • Yes - 91.38%  Same as last year
    • No - 8.62%
  6. Did you ever experience significant harassment from other students?
    • Yes - 17.2%  Slightly lower than last year
    • No - 82.8%
  7. Chadron High School provided a safe learning environment?
    • Excellent - 77.59%  Slightly higher than last year
    • Good - 22.41%  Slightly higher than last year
    • Average - 0%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  8. Chadron High School maintained a drug-free environment?
    • Excellent - 46.55%  12.7% higher than last year
    • Good - 18.97%
    • Average - 27.59%
    • Below Average - 5.17%
    • Needs Improvement - 1.72%  5% lower than last year
  9. Chadron High School provided a strong foundation in the use of technology?
    • Excellent - 67.24%  12% lower than last year
    • Good - 27.59%  11% higher than last year
    • Average - 5.17%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • No Response - 0%
  10. Teachers generally held high standards and demanded quality work?
    • Excellent - 62.07%  About the same as last year
    • Good - 31.03%
    • Average - 6.9%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  11. My teachers were knowledgeable about the curriculum being taught?
    • Excellent - 72.41%  About the same as last year
    • Good - 22.41%
    • Average - 5.17%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  12. I was challenged to experience academic growth each year?
    • Excellent - 79.31%  8% higher than last year
    • Good - 17.24%
    • Average - 1.72%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • No Response - 1.72%
  13. Rules were enforced consistently and fairly?
    • Excellent - 50%   9% higher than last year
    • Good - 44.83%  14% higher than last year
    • Average - 1.72%
    • Below Average - 3.45%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  14. What area(s) do you plan to pursue immediately after high school? (mark all that apply)
    • 4 Year College - 60.34%  About the same as last year
    • 2 Year College - 17.24%  slightly lower
    • Voc./Tech School - 8.62%  slightly higher
    • Work Full Time - 6.9%  same
    • Work Part Time - 13.79%  higher
    • Military - 5.17%  same
    • Other - 1.72%
    • No Response - 3.45%
  15. Overall, how would you rate Chadron High School as a learning environment?
    • Excellent - 82.76%  15% higher than last year
    • Good - 15.52%
    • Average - 1.72%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%

Monday, June 1, 2015

Memorial Day Services

Simon Rischling at Whitney Cemetary
Calvery Cemetery, L to R   Joe Rischling, Simon Rischling, and Honor Guard members:  Tom Donohue, Jerry Reed, Ken Garner, Lawrence Jacobs, Lyndal Redfern, Ted Kienitz, Glen Kotschwar, Rolin Curd in back, and John Dueker. 
The Post and Honor Guard want to thank Joe and Simon Rischling for trumpet performances at the Memorial Day services last week.  Joe Rischling is the instrumental teacher at Chadron Public Schools, his son Simon is a senior at Chadron High School.

(Photos provided by Barb Reed)