Consider the following . . .

To evaluate if Renaissance, a college preparatory high school, will support your learning needs and goals, rate where you are on a scale of 1 – 5. 

  No     Sometimes    Yes 

   1         2       3       4       5               I am intellectually curious.

   1         2       3       4       5               I enjoy reading. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I enjoy writing various types of papers. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I am willing to do homework each night, for each class.

   1         2       3       4       5               I am willing to complete assigned reading over the summer. 

   1         2       3       4       5               If I feel that I am learning, a grade lower than an “A” is acceptable. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I find many current classes move too slowly for me. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I like to be challenged. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I do my work on time. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I have the maturity to be responsible for my learning. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I have the ability to manage my time well. 

   1         2       3       4       5               I am punctual and rarely miss class. 

Scoring:  If you have rated two or more questions less than four, your boundary high school may be a better fit for your learning needs and goals. 

Other questions students need to consider:

• What are your learning goals?

• What type of learner are you?

• What are your areas of interest?

• What are your study habits?

• What are your time management strategies?

• Do you complete classwork, practice work, projects, etc. on time?

• Are you willing to be challenged academically which will require time outside the school day?

• Are you willing and able to access the academic supports offered through the Academic Opportunities Supports when you are struggling after school? 

• Are you willing to take ownership of your learning journey?

• Are you willing to communicate with your teachers when you are struggling?

• Are you ready to LEARN and WORK HARD?

• Is your focus on your grades or your learning?