| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BILLINGS SR. HIGH, BILLINGS R-IV School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 84 | 42.64 |
| FEMALE | 113 | 57.36 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 34 | 17.35 |
| 8TH | 27 | 13.78 |
| 9TH | 33 | 16.84 |
| 10TH | 38 | 19.39 |
| 11TH | 33 | 16.84 |
| 12TH | 31 | 15.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 179 | 91.79 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.51 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 1.54 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 7 | 3.59 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 1.03 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 1.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.51 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 4.57 |
| H.S. GRAD | 68 | 34.52 |
| POST SECONDARY | 45 | 22.84 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 47 | 23.86 |
| DON T KNOW | 27 | 13.71 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 3 | 1.52 |
| 2 | 8 | 4.06 |
| 3 | 62 | 31.47 |
| 4 | 35 | 17.77 |
| 5 | 44 | 22.34 |
| 6 | 45 | 22.84 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 124 | 62.94 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 51 | 25.89 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 19 | 9.64 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 2 | 1.02 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 1 | 0.51 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 68 | 34.87 |
| TWO HRS. | 57 | 29.23 |
| THREE HRS. | 42 | 21.54 |
| FOUR HRS. | 15 | 7.69 |
| FIVE HRS. | 8 | 4.10 |
| SIX + HRS. | 5 | 2.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What is the one thing that is likely to take the largest share of your time in the year after you leave high school? |
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| SEC8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORK FULL-TIME | 27 | 13.85 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 22 | 11.28 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 109 | 55.90 |
| MILITARY | 11 | 5.64 |
| OTHER | 26 | 13.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 53 | 27.04 |
| A & B | 69 | 35.20 |
| B | 26 | 13.27 |
| B & C | 30 | 15.31 |
| C | 5 | 2.55 |
| C & D | 11 | 5.61 |
| D | 1 | 0.51 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 20 | 10.15 |
| DON T DO IT | 11 | 5.58 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 53 | 26.90 |
| ONE HOUR | 74 | 37.56 |
| TWO HOURS | 23 | 11.68 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 16 | 8.12 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time. |
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| SEC11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 125 | 63.45 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 21 | 10.66 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 6.60 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 14 | 7.11 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 12 | 6.09 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 9 | 4.57 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 3 | 1.52 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 28 | 14.21 |
| GOOD | 82 | 41.62 |
| AVERAGE | 71 | 36.04 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 6 | 3.05 |
| POOR | 10 | 5.08 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? |
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| SEC13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 71 | 36.22 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 25 | 12.76 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 13 | 6.63 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 19.39 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 22 | 11.22 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 16 | 8.16 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 11 | 5.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I use computers in school: Daily; Several times a week; Once a week; Once every two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all. |
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| SEC14 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 49 | 25.00 |
| Several Times/wk | 43 | 21.94 |
| Once a week | 27 | 13.78 |
| Once 2/wks | 18 | 9.18 |
| Infrequently | 45 | 22.96 |
| Not at all | 14 | 7.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 109 | 58.60 |
| Voc./ tech. | 33 | 17.74 |
| General | 44 | 23.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 15 | 8.15 |
| Rarely | 31 | 16.85 |
| Occasionally | 71 | 38.59 |
| Regularly | 67 | 36.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 26 | 14.36 |
| Rarely | 57 | 31.49 |
| Occasionally | 60 | 33.15 |
| Regularly | 38 | 20.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 18 | 9.94 |
| Rarely | 37 | 20.44 |
| Occasionally | 75 | 41.44 |
| Regularly | 51 | 28.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BILLINGS SR. HIGH, BILLINGS R-IV School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 17 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. | 7 | 3.6 | 89 | 45.2 | 74 | 37.6 | 18 | 9.1 | 9 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 11 | 5.6 | 64 | 32.5 | 65 | 33.0 | 42 | 21.3 | 15 | 7.6 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 25 | 12.7 | 96 | 48.7 | 54 | 27.4 | 21 | 10.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 26 | 13.2 | 81 | 41.1 | 69 | 35.0 | 15 | 7.6 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 38 | 20.0 | 96 | 50.5 | 39 | 20.5 | 14 | 7.4 | 3 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 33 | 17.0 | 91 | 46.9 | 44 | 22.7 | 15 | 7.7 | 11 | 5.7 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 38 | 19.4 | 89 | 45.4 | 43 | 21.9 | 20 | 10.2 | 6 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 10 | 5.1 | 53 | 27.0 | 91 | 46.4 | 27 | 13.8 | 15 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 21 | 10.8 | 98 | 50.5 | 65 | 33.5 | 7 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 25 | 12.8 | 91 | 46.7 | 55 | 28.2 | 20 | 10.3 | 4 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 41 | 20.9 | 93 | 47.4 | 44 | 22.4 | 13 | 6.6 | 5 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 16 | 8.2 | 77 | 39.7 | 80 | 41.2 | 14 | 7.2 | 7 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 46 | 23.6 | 88 | 45.1 | 41 | 21.0 | 9 | 4.6 | 11 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 29 | 14.8 | 81 | 41.3 | 59 | 30.1 | 15 | 7.7 | 12 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 31 | 15.8 | 87 | 44.4 | 56 | 28.6 | 17 | 8.7 | 5 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 60 | 30.5 | 35 | 17.8 | 61 | 31.0 | 24 | 12.2 | 17 | 8.6 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 10 | 5.2 | 58 | 29.9 | 86 | 44.3 | 24 | 12.4 | 16 | 8.2 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 11 | 5.6 | 70 | 35.7 | 75 | 38.3 | 28 | 14.3 | 12 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 77 | 39.3 | 79 | 40.3 | 34 | 17.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 28 | 14.3 | 104 | 53.1 | 50 | 25.5 | 8 | 4.1 | 6 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 22 | 11.2 | 94 | 48.0 | 69 | 35.2 | 10 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 34 | 17.4 | 89 | 45.6 | 52 | 26.7 | 15 | 7.7 | 5 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 18 | 9.2 | 79 | 40.3 | 62 | 31.6 | 27 | 13.8 | 10 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 14 | 7.1 | 38 | 19.3 | 89 | 45.2 | 52 | 26.4 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 15 | 7.7 | 64 | 32.8 | 102 | 52.3 | 11 | 5.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 8 | 4.1 | 52 | 26.4 | 80 | 40.6 | 36 | 18.3 | 21 | 10.7 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 47 | 23.9 | 90 | 45.7 | 46 | 23.4 | 9 | 4.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 25 | 12.7 | 82 | 41.6 | 70 | 35.5 | 12 | 6.1 | 8 | 4.1 | 0 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 14 | 7.1 | 59 | 29.9 | 80 | 40.6 | 26 | 13.2 | 18 | 9.1 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 19 | 9.6 | 68 | 34.5 | 70 | 35.5 | 25 | 12.7 | 15 | 7.6 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 18 | 9.2 | 88 | 44.9 | 71 | 36.2 | 11 | 5.6 | 8 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 41 | 20.8 | 106 | 53.8 | 42 | 21.3 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 26 | 13.3 | 103 | 52.6 | 50 | 25.5 | 12 | 6.1 | 5 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 28 | 14.3 | 88 | 44.9 | 59 | 30.1 | 11 | 5.6 | 10 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 29 | 14.7 | 35 | 17.8 | 82 | 41.6 | 36 | 18.3 | 15 | 7.6 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 38 | 19.4 | 80 | 40.8 | 60 | 30.6 | 12 | 6.1 | 6 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 33 | 16.8 | 63 | 32.0 | 60 | 30.5 | 23 | 11.7 | 18 | 9.1 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 84 | 42.6 | 74 | 37.6 | 34 | 17.3 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 43 | 21.9 | 70 | 35.7 | 64 | 32.7 | 12 | 6.1 | 7 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 31 | 15.7 | 19 | 9.6 | 61 | 31.0 | 40 | 20.3 | 46 | 23.4 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 23 | 11.7 | 88 | 44.7 | 59 | 29.9 | 15 | 7.6 | 12 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 15 | 7.7 | 89 | 45.4 | 68 | 34.7 | 21 | 10.7 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 42 | 21.3 | 84 | 42.6 | 57 | 28.9 | 13 | 6.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 24 | 12.3 | 95 | 48.7 | 45 | 23.1 | 16 | 8.2 | 15 | 7.7 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 26 | 13.3 | 78 | 40.0 | 63 | 32.3 | 20 | 10.3 | 8 | 4.1 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 13 | 6.7 | 56 | 28.7 | 89 | 45.6 | 26 | 13.3 | 11 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 17 | 8.6 | 65 | 33.0 | 64 | 32.5 | 22 | 11.2 | 29 | 14.7 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 31 | 15.8 | 85 | 43.4 | 72 | 36.7 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 54 | 27.4 | 70 | 35.5 | 57 | 28.9 | 8 | 4.1 | 8 | 4.1 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 32 | 16.2 | 56 | 28.4 | 62 | 31.5 | 28 | 14.2 | 19 | 9.6 | 0 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 36 | 18.3 | 78 | 39.6 | 62 | 31.5 | 11 | 5.6 | 10 | 5.1 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |