| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTER ALTERNATIVE, CENTER 58 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 15 | 45.45 |
| FEMALE | 18 | 54.55 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 8 | 24.24 |
| 10TH | 2 | 6.06 |
| 11TH | 9 | 27.27 |
| 12TH | 14 | 42.42 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 3 | 9.09 |
| BLACK | 25 | 75.76 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 15.15 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 3.03 |
| H.S. GRAD | 8 | 24.24 |
| POST SECONDARY | 9 | 27.27 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 10 | 30.30 |
| DON T KNOW | 5 | 15.15 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 1 | 3.13 |
| 2 | 1 | 3.13 |
| 3 | 6 | 18.75 |
| 4 | 5 | 15.63 |
| 5 | 6 | 18.75 |
| 6 | 13 | 40.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 9.38 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 8 | 25.00 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 9 | 28.13 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 3 | 9.38 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 9 | 28.13 |
| 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 | 4 | 12.12 |
| TWO HRS. | 6 | 18.18 |
| THREE HRS. | 9 | 27.27 |
| FOUR HRS. | 2 | 6.06 |
| FIVE HRS. | 4 | 12.12 |
| SIX + HRS. | 8 | 24.24 |
| 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 | 8 | 24.24 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 4 | 12.12 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 7 | 21.21 |
| OTHER | 14 | 42.42 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 1 | 3.03 |
| A & B | 7 | 21.21 |
| B | 2 | 6.06 |
| B & C | 6 | 18.18 |
| C | 5 | 15.15 |
| C & D | 12 | 36.36 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 26 | 78.79 |
| DON T DO IT | 1 | 3.03 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 2 | 6.06 |
| ONE HOUR | 4 | 12.12 |
| 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 | 17 | 51.52 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 1 | 3.03 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 2 | 6.06 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 1 | 3.03 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 6 | 18.18 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 6 | 18.18 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 5 | 15.15 |
| GOOD | 14 | 42.42 |
| AVERAGE | 9 | 27.27 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 3 | 9.09 |
| POOR | 2 | 6.06 |
| 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 | 26 | 78.79 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 4 | 12.12 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 2 | 6.06 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 3.03 |
| 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 | 25 | 75.76 |
| Several Times/wk | 4 | 12.12 |
| Once a week | 1 | 3.03 |
| Infrequently | 1 | 3.03 |
| Not at all | 2 | 6.06 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 10 | 33.33 |
| Voc./ tech. | 4 | 13.33 |
| General | 16 | 53.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 2 | 6.45 |
| Rarely | 8 | 25.81 |
| Occasionally | 13 | 41.94 |
| Regularly | 8 | 25.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 4 | 13.33 |
| Rarely | 10 | 33.33 |
| Occasionally | 11 | 36.67 |
| Regularly | 5 | 16.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 2 | 6.90 |
| Rarely | 4 | 13.79 |
| Occasionally | 12 | 41.38 |
| Regularly | 11 | 37.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTER ALTERNATIVE, CENTER 58 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. | 5 | 16.1 | 8 | 25.8 | 12 | 38.7 | 4 | 12.9 | 2 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 4 | 12.1 | 16 | 48.5 | 9 | 27.3 | 2 | 6.1 | 2 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 5 | 15.2 | 16 | 48.5 | 7 | 21.2 | 2 | 6.1 | 3 | 9.1 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 6 | 18.8 | 7 | 21.9 | 12 | 37.5 | 3 | 9.4 | 4 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 5 | 15.6 | 11 | 34.4 | 12 | 37.5 | 2 | 6.3 | 2 | 6.3 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 5 | 17.2 | 10 | 34.5 | 7 | 24.1 | 4 | 13.8 | 3 | 10.3 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 8 | 25.0 | 12 | 37.5 | 10 | 31.3 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 3 | 9.4 | 10 | 31.3 | 11 | 34.4 | 3 | 9.4 | 5 | 15.6 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 7 | 21.9 | 13 | 40.6 | 7 | 21.9 | 4 | 12.5 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 8 | 25.0 | 10 | 31.3 | 8 | 25.0 | 5 | 15.6 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 10 | 33.3 | 8 | 26.7 | 8 | 26.7 | 3 | 10.0 | 1 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 6 | 19.4 | 8 | 25.8 | 9 | 29.0 | 4 | 12.9 | 4 | 12.9 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 6 | 18.2 | 10 | 30.3 | 12 | 36.4 | 3 | 9.1 | 2 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 3 | 9.4 | 8 | 25.0 | 13 | 40.6 | 4 | 12.5 | 4 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 3 | 9.4 | 11 | 34.4 | 9 | 28.1 | 4 | 12.5 | 5 | 15.6 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 6 | 18.8 | 5 | 15.6 | 15 | 46.9 | 4 | 12.5 | 2 | 6.3 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 3 | 9.7 | 8 | 25.8 | 10 | 32.3 | 7 | 22.6 | 3 | 9.7 | 2 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 4 | 12.9 | 7 | 22.6 | 19 | 61.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 13 | 41.9 | 6 | 19.4 | 9 | 29.0 | 1 | 3.2 | 2 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 6 | 18.8 | 14 | 43.8 | 8 | 25.0 | 3 | 9.4 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 7 | 21.2 | 11 | 33.3 | 10 | 30.3 | 2 | 6.1 | 3 | 9.1 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 5 | 15.6 | 11 | 34.4 | 10 | 31.3 | 5 | 15.6 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 3 | 9.7 | 8 | 25.8 | 8 | 25.8 | 5 | 16.1 | 7 | 22.6 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 6 | 19.4 | 5 | 16.1 | 9 | 29.0 | 9 | 29.0 | 2 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 3 | 9.1 | 7 | 21.2 | 20 | 60.6 | 2 | 6.1 | 1 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 6 | 18.2 | 7 | 21.2 | 11 | 33.3 | 5 | 15.2 | 4 | 12.1 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 9 | 29.0 | 14 | 45.2 | 3 | 9.7 | 1 | 3.2 | 4 | 12.9 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 6 | 18.8 | 5 | 15.6 | 15 | 46.9 | 3 | 9.4 | 3 | 9.4 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 2 | 6.1 | 6 | 18.2 | 16 | 48.5 | 4 | 12.1 | 5 | 15.2 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 2 | 6.1 | 7 | 21.2 | 15 | 45.5 | 5 | 15.2 | 4 | 12.1 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 6 | 20.0 | 9 | 30.0 | 13 | 43.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6.7 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 5 | 16.1 | 12 | 38.7 | 12 | 38.7 | 1 | 3.2 | 1 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 9 | 27.3 | 6 | 18.2 | 11 | 33.3 | 4 | 12.1 | 3 | 9.1 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 7 | 21.2 | 10 | 30.3 | 7 | 21.2 | 3 | 9.1 | 6 | 18.2 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 7 | 23.3 | 7 | 23.3 | 13 | 43.3 | 1 | 3.3 | 2 | 6.7 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 9 | 28.1 | 10 | 31.3 | 8 | 25.0 | 3 | 9.4 | 2 | 6.3 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 7 | 21.2 | 8 | 24.2 | 13 | 39.4 | 3 | 9.1 | 2 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 9 | 28.1 | 8 | 25.0 | 10 | 31.3 | 4 | 12.5 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 6 | 19.4 | 8 | 25.8 | 11 | 35.5 | 4 | 12.9 | 2 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 7 | 21.2 | 10 | 30.3 | 7 | 21.2 | 4 | 12.1 | 5 | 15.2 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 7 | 22.6 | 10 | 32.3 | 7 | 22.6 | 4 | 12.9 | 3 | 9.7 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 5 | 15.2 | 10 | 30.3 | 10 | 30.3 | 3 | 9.1 | 5 | 15.2 | 0 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 6 | 18.8 | 15 | 46.9 | 7 | 21.9 | 1 | 3.1 | 3 | 9.4 | 1 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 6 | 18.8 | 9 | 28.1 | 12 | 37.5 | 3 | 9.4 | 2 | 6.3 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 4 | 12.5 | 10 | 31.3 | 13 | 40.6 | 4 | 12.5 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 5 | 15.6 | 9 | 28.1 | 12 | 37.5 | 5 | 15.6 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 6 | 18.8 | 9 | 28.1 | 10 | 31.3 | 3 | 9.4 | 4 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 7 | 24.1 | 8 | 27.6 | 11 | 37.9 | 1 | 3.4 | 2 | 6.9 | 4 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 8 | 24.2 | 7 | 21.2 | 9 | 27.3 | 5 | 15.2 | 4 | 12.1 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 2 | 6.1 | 10 | 30.3 | 13 | 39.4 | 3 | 9.1 | 5 | 15.2 | 0 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 9 | 28.1 | 11 | 34.4 | 7 | 21.9 | 3 | 9.4 | 2 | 6.3 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |