Gallup Student Poll
Thursday, September 7, 2017
We will be administering the Gallup Student Poll to grades 5-12 in mid-October. The Gallup Student Poll is confidential and anonymous.
Since its launch in 2009, the Gallup Student Poll has helped schools serve students better by providing additional measures that matter for future success. Schools and districts receive streamlined, easy-to-read reports that include data by grade.
The 24 core items in the Gallup Student Poll measure several dimensions of student success, including engagement with school, hope for the future, entrepreneurial aspiration and career/financial literacy.
Engagement: The involvement in and enthusiasm for school. Engaged students are excited about what’s happening at their school and what they’re learning. Engaged students contribute to the learning environment, and they are psychologically committed to their school.
Hope: The ideas and energy students have for the future. Hope has also been linked to student success in school. Hopeful students are positive about the future, goal-oriented and can overcome obstacles in the learning process, enabling them to navigate a pathway to achieve their goals.
Entrepreneurial Aspiration: The talent and energy for building businesses that survive, thrive and employ others. By identifying and nurturing students’ innate entrepreneurial talent, educators can empower the next generation of innovators to spur and sustain long-term economic energy.
Career/Financial Literacy: The information, attitudes and behaviors that students need to practice for healthy participation in the economy. Wise economic choices can contribute to a thriving life.
If for some reason you do not want your child to take the poll, please contact Ms. Bergeson at the school at 852-2275 or by email brita.bergeson@k12.sd.us no later than September 29.