| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HERMANN HIGH, GASCONADE CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 165 | 45.21 |
| FEMALE | 200 | 54.79 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 100 | 27.55 |
| 10TH | 91 | 25.07 |
| 11TH | 100 | 27.55 |
| 12TH | 72 | 19.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 343 | 94.49 |
| BLACK | 5 | 1.38 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.55 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.38 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.83 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 1.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.27 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 25 | 6.87 |
| H.S. GRAD | 98 | 26.92 |
| POST SECONDARY | 93 | 25.55 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 109 | 29.95 |
| DON T KNOW | 38 | 10.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.55 |
| 2 | 33 | 9.07 |
| 3 | 117 | 32.14 |
| 4 | 64 | 17.58 |
| 5 | 89 | 24.45 |
| 6 | 59 | 16.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 173 | 47.53 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 120 | 32.97 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 53 | 14.56 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 13 | 3.57 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 5 | 1.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 139 | 38.08 |
| TWO HRS. | 103 | 28.22 |
| THREE HRS. | 62 | 16.99 |
| FOUR HRS. | 34 | 9.32 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 3.29 |
| SIX + HRS. | 15 | 4.11 |
| 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 | 45 | 12.47 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 70 | 19.39 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 189 | 52.35 |
| MILITARY | 30 | 8.31 |
| OTHER | 27 | 7.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 67 | 18.51 |
| A & B | 100 | 27.62 |
| B | 45 | 12.43 |
| B & C | 81 | 22.38 |
| C | 29 | 8.01 |
| C & D | 23 | 6.35 |
| D | 13 | 3.59 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 1.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 48 | 13.15 |
| DON T DO IT | 63 | 17.26 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 123 | 33.70 |
| ONE HOUR | 95 | 26.03 |
| TWO HOURS | 26 | 7.12 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 2.74 |
| 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 | 128 | 35.07 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 40 | 10.96 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 46 | 12.60 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 46 | 12.60 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 51 | 13.97 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 31 | 8.49 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 23 | 6.30 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 46 | 12.67 |
| GOOD | 174 | 47.93 |
| AVERAGE | 118 | 32.51 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 4.13 |
| POOR | 10 | 2.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 121 | 33.33 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 76 | 20.94 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 58 | 15.98 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 48 | 13.22 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 35 | 9.64 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 19 | 5.23 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 1.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 83 | 22.99 |
| Several Times/wk | 109 | 30.19 |
| Once a week | 49 | 13.57 |
| Once 2/wks | 31 | 8.59 |
| Infrequently | 80 | 22.16 |
| Not at all | 9 | 2.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 158 | 45.14 |
| Voc./ tech. | 72 | 20.57 |
| General | 120 | 34.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 33 | 9.32 |
| Rarely | 70 | 19.77 |
| Occasionally | 134 | 37.85 |
| Regularly | 117 | 33.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 9.86 |
| Rarely | 82 | 23.10 |
| Occasionally | 161 | 45.35 |
| Regularly | 77 | 21.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 18 | 5.11 |
| Rarely | 57 | 16.19 |
| Occasionally | 143 | 40.63 |
| Regularly | 134 | 38.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HERMANN HIGH, GASCONADE CO. R-I 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. | 30 | 8.2 | 181 | 49.7 | 103 | 28.3 | 36 | 9.9 | 14 | 3.8 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 36 | 9.9 | 149 | 40.9 | 105 | 28.8 | 57 | 15.7 | 17 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 30 | 8.3 | 167 | 46.1 | 114 | 31.5 | 31 | 8.6 | 20 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 48 | 13.3 | 168 | 46.4 | 92 | 25.4 | 46 | 12.7 | 8 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 52 | 14.4 | 176 | 48.6 | 95 | 26.2 | 30 | 8.3 | 9 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 50 | 13.8 | 157 | 43.4 | 98 | 27.1 | 39 | 10.8 | 18 | 5.0 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 55 | 15.2 | 137 | 37.7 | 113 | 31.1 | 52 | 14.3 | 6 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 10 | 2.7 | 98 | 26.9 | 147 | 40.4 | 72 | 19.8 | 37 | 10.2 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 37 | 10.2 | 217 | 60.1 | 82 | 22.7 | 19 | 5.3 | 6 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 55 | 15.2 | 180 | 49.6 | 89 | 24.5 | 30 | 8.3 | 9 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 88 | 24.2 | 150 | 41.3 | 78 | 21.5 | 34 | 9.4 | 13 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 34 | 9.3 | 137 | 37.6 | 131 | 36.0 | 43 | 11.8 | 19 | 5.2 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 111 | 30.5 | 155 | 42.6 | 68 | 18.7 | 18 | 4.9 | 12 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 41 | 11.3 | 154 | 42.4 | 106 | 29.2 | 29 | 8.0 | 33 | 9.1 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 49 | 13.5 | 167 | 46.0 | 81 | 22.3 | 44 | 12.1 | 22 | 6.1 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 152 | 41.9 | 113 | 31.1 | 73 | 20.1 | 18 | 5.0 | 7 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 27 | 7.5 | 118 | 32.7 | 137 | 38.0 | 46 | 12.7 | 33 | 9.1 | 4 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 29 | 8.0 | 138 | 38.1 | 129 | 35.6 | 46 | 12.7 | 20 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 166 | 45.6 | 143 | 39.3 | 36 | 9.9 | 12 | 3.3 | 7 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 83 | 22.7 | 210 | 57.5 | 57 | 15.6 | 11 | 3.0 | 4 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 61 | 16.8 | 184 | 50.5 | 92 | 25.3 | 21 | 5.8 | 6 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 77 | 21.1 | 161 | 44.1 | 89 | 24.4 | 22 | 6.0 | 16 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 31 | 8.5 | 136 | 37.4 | 119 | 32.7 | 62 | 17.0 | 16 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 32 | 8.8 | 79 | 21.8 | 131 | 36.2 | 111 | 30.7 | 9 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 44 | 12.2 | 132 | 36.7 | 151 | 41.9 | 23 | 6.4 | 10 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 24 | 6.6 | 95 | 26.1 | 139 | 38.2 | 57 | 15.7 | 49 | 13.5 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 86 | 23.6 | 193 | 52.9 | 62 | 17.0 | 14 | 3.8 | 10 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 61 | 16.8 | 170 | 46.7 | 105 | 28.8 | 24 | 6.6 | 4 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 62 | 17.1 | 170 | 46.8 | 78 | 21.5 | 35 | 9.6 | 18 | 5.0 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 24 | 6.6 | 147 | 40.7 | 119 | 33.0 | 38 | 10.5 | 33 | 9.1 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 37 | 10.2 | 188 | 51.6 | 103 | 28.3 | 20 | 5.5 | 16 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 108 | 29.6 | 199 | 54.5 | 44 | 12.1 | 10 | 2.7 | 4 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 47 | 12.9 | 169 | 46.3 | 118 | 32.3 | 24 | 6.6 | 7 | 1.9 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 160 | 43.8 | 149 | 40.8 | 43 | 11.8 | 7 | 1.9 | 6 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 53 | 14.6 | 98 | 27.0 | 127 | 35.0 | 69 | 19.0 | 16 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 100 | 27.5 | 178 | 48.9 | 58 | 15.9 | 18 | 4.9 | 10 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 45 | 12.4 | 140 | 38.6 | 101 | 27.8 | 32 | 8.8 | 45 | 12.4 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 163 | 44.7 | 148 | 40.5 | 41 | 11.2 | 7 | 1.9 | 6 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 58 | 16.0 | 147 | 40.5 | 104 | 28.7 | 35 | 9.6 | 19 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 51 | 14.0 | 54 | 14.8 | 111 | 30.4 | 86 | 23.6 | 63 | 17.3 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 46 | 12.6 | 164 | 44.9 | 108 | 29.6 | 28 | 7.7 | 19 | 5.2 | 0 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 51 | 14.0 | 134 | 36.9 | 92 | 25.3 | 58 | 16.0 | 28 | 7.7 | 2 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 72 | 19.9 | 189 | 52.2 | 83 | 22.9 | 16 | 4.4 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 38 | 10.5 | 167 | 46.0 | 102 | 28.1 | 39 | 10.7 | 17 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 83 | 22.8 | 183 | 50.3 | 57 | 15.7 | 25 | 6.9 | 16 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 21 | 5.8 | 136 | 37.6 | 156 | 43.1 | 32 | 8.8 | 17 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 29 | 8.0 | 129 | 35.6 | 104 | 28.7 | 63 | 17.4 | 37 | 10.2 | 3 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 70 | 19.2 | 180 | 49.5 | 86 | 23.6 | 20 | 5.5 | 8 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 47 | 12.9 | 87 | 23.8 | 102 | 27.9 | 51 | 14.0 | 78 | 21.4 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 30 | 8.3 | 102 | 28.1 | 100 | 27.5 | 63 | 17.4 | 68 | 18.7 | 2 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 75 | 20.6 | 176 | 48.4 | 83 | 22.8 | 20 | 5.5 | 10 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 68 - The block schedule will allow me to take a greater variety of classes while I am in high school. | 72 | 19.9 | 132 | 36.6 | 90 | 24.9 | 35 | 9.7 | 32 | 8.9 | 4 |
| 69 - I have more assignments to complete in my courses now that I have block schedule classes. | 53 | 14.7 | 104 | 28.9 | 101 | 28.1 | 77 | 21.4 | 25 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 70 - My teachers use a greater variety of teaching techniques in their block schedule classes. | 27 | 7.5 | 105 | 29.0 | 123 | 34.0 | 67 | 18.5 | 40 | 11.0 | 3 |
| 71 - My grades have improved since the school changed to the block schedule. | 39 | 10.8 | 74 | 20.6 | 123 | 34.2 | 71 | 19.7 | 53 | 14.7 | 5 |
| 72 - My attendance has improved since the school changed to the block schedule. | 38 | 10.6 | 62 | 17.3 | 150 | 41.8 | 61 | 17.0 | 48 | 13.4 | 6 |
| 73 - The block schedule has had a positive effect on my attitude about high school. | 33 | 9.1 | 87 | 24.1 | 122 | 33.8 | 68 | 18.8 | 51 | 14.1 | 4 |
| 74 - Overall, I am satisfied with the block schedule in my high school. | 70 | 19.4 | 102 | 28.3 | 82 | 22.7 | 47 | 13.0 | 60 | 16.6 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |