This document contains a 12 question interview protocol for understanding the experiences of secondary students with high incidence disabilities at Valley High School. The questions are designed to gather information about the student's background, their motivations for transferring to Valley High, their daily experiences and coursework, interactions with teachers and other students, opportunities provided by the school, and advice they would give to a new student.

1. APPENDIX A
Interview Protocol: The Influence of School Ecological Factors on the Persistence of
Secondary Students with High Incidence Disabilities
Time of interview:
Date:
Interviewee:
Questions:
1) Tell me about yourself. Specifically, your name, age, year in school, how long
have you been attending Valley High?
2) What was it like for you when you first came to Valley High?
3) What motivated you to transfer to Valley High?
4) What do you like about Valley High?
5) Can you describe how people treat each other at Valley High?
6) Walk me through a typical day at Valley High.
7) Tell me, in detail, about your coursework.
8) Can you give me an example of particular classes or subjects that you enjoy?
9) Can you give me an example of how teachers teach here that is different from the
high school you attended prior?
10)You are on the cusp of graduating from high school. Can you tell me about some of
the things that worked for you at Valley High?

2. 11)Can you tell me about any opportunities you have here that you feel are preparing you
for life outside of school?
12)Pretend that I just transferred to Valley High. What do you want me to know?