Student Interview

Student Interview


These answers are taken from snippets of tenth grade student writing received on December 2nd, 2010 at Lower Dauphin High School.



Question: What makes a good teacher?

Answer: When they are funny, smart, creative, and able to teach the information they know well. If they have good posture and make a good appearance and show they love their job, and especially if they show they want to help you. They teach lessons that relate to us.

Some examples are various teacher throughout the building.



Q: Do you plan to attend college? Why or why not?

A: Yes, I plan to attend college, so I can receive a well-paying job.

A: Maybe, but I need to join the army to pay for it.

A: I plan to go to college when I graduate, but if not, I plan to go to Alabama to stay with my cousin, work in a salon where you cut hair, and do nails and tanning.

A: I might not go to college, but if I do I will only go for 2 years.

A: No, I don’t want more school. I will do ‘life’.



Q: Why do you or do you not like coming to school?

A: Yes, I like coming to school because I get to see my friends, and hang out on my free time in the hallways.

A: No, because I would rather be home right now.

A: No, I do not, but I don’t mind it. School is boring.

A: I like to come to school to see my friends, but not to learn.