| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY HIGH, APPLETON CITY R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 83 | 56.08 |
| FEMALE | 65 | 43.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 40 | 26.85 |
| 10TH | 31 | 20.81 |
| 11TH | 35 | 23.49 |
| 12TH | 43 | 28.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 135 | 90.60 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.67 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 2.68 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 2.68 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 3.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 1.35 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 6.08 |
| H.S. GRAD | 42 | 28.38 |
| POST SECONDARY | 33 | 22.30 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 40 | 27.03 |
| DON T KNOW | 22 | 14.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 5 | 3.40 |
| 2 | 8 | 5.44 |
| 3 | 64 | 43.54 |
| 4 | 18 | 12.24 |
| 5 | 25 | 17.01 |
| 6 | 27 | 18.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 91 | 60.67 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 40 | 26.67 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 9 | 6.00 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 4 | 2.67 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 6 | 4.00 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 60 | 40.54 |
| TWO HRS. | 30 | 20.27 |
| THREE HRS. | 24 | 16.22 |
| FOUR HRS. | 17 | 11.49 |
| FIVE HRS. | 4 | 2.70 |
| SIX + HRS. | 13 | 8.78 |
| 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 | 26 | 17.57 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 30 | 20.27 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 62 | 41.89 |
| MILITARY | 15 | 10.14 |
| OTHER | 15 | 10.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 36 | 24.16 |
| A & B | 36 | 24.16 |
| B | 16 | 10.74 |
| B & C | 29 | 19.46 |
| C | 10 | 6.71 |
| C & D | 14 | 9.40 |
| D | 5 | 3.36 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 2.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 14 | 9.40 |
| DON T DO IT | 15 | 10.07 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 38 | 25.50 |
| ONE HOUR | 49 | 32.89 |
| TWO HOURS | 24 | 16.11 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 9 | 6.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 68 | 45.33 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 16 | 10.67 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 8.67 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 22 | 14.67 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 15 | 10.00 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 6 | 4.00 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 10 | 6.67 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 11 | 7.33 |
| GOOD | 56 | 37.33 |
| AVERAGE | 62 | 41.33 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 10.00 |
| POOR | 6 | 4.00 |
| 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 | 51 | 34.69 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 26 | 17.69 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 20 | 13.61 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 14 | 9.52 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 17 | 11.56 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 11 | 7.48 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 8 | 5.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 68 | 45.64 |
| Several Times/wk | 11 | 7.38 |
| Once a week | 11 | 7.38 |
| Once 2/wks | 6 | 4.03 |
| Infrequently | 34 | 22.82 |
| Not at all | 19 | 12.75 |
| 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. | 68 | 46.90 |
| Voc./ tech. | 37 | 25.52 |
| General | 40 | 27.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 12 | 8.45 |
| Rarely | 28 | 19.72 |
| Occasionally | 61 | 42.96 |
| Regularly | 41 | 28.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 15 | 10.56 |
| Rarely | 35 | 24.65 |
| Occasionally | 53 | 37.32 |
| Regularly | 39 | 27.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 11 | 7.64 |
| Rarely | 24 | 16.67 |
| Occasionally | 57 | 39.58 |
| Regularly | 52 | 36.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY HIGH, APPLETON CITY R-II 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. | 16 | 10.7 | 58 | 38.9 | 52 | 34.9 | 15 | 10.1 | 8 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 10 | 6.7 | 51 | 34.0 | 48 | 32.0 | 29 | 19.3 | 12 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 12 | 8.1 | 71 | 47.7 | 36 | 24.2 | 19 | 12.8 | 11 | 7.4 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 15 | 10.1 | 66 | 44.6 | 44 | 29.7 | 16 | 10.8 | 7 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 34 | 22.8 | 77 | 51.7 | 27 | 18.1 | 7 | 4.7 | 4 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 27 | 18.1 | 76 | 51.0 | 27 | 18.1 | 13 | 8.7 | 6 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 17 | 11.3 | 70 | 46.7 | 35 | 23.3 | 18 | 12.0 | 10 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 6 | 4.0 | 42 | 28.0 | 59 | 39.3 | 32 | 21.3 | 11 | 7.3 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 17 | 11.3 | 77 | 51.3 | 43 | 28.7 | 8 | 5.3 | 5 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 20 | 13.4 | 59 | 39.6 | 47 | 31.5 | 20 | 13.4 | 3 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 30 | 20.1 | 76 | 51.0 | 26 | 17.4 | 9 | 6.0 | 8 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 15 | 10.1 | 60 | 40.3 | 52 | 34.9 | 15 | 10.1 | 7 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 31 | 20.9 | 70 | 47.3 | 30 | 20.3 | 12 | 8.1 | 5 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 20 | 13.5 | 58 | 39.2 | 46 | 31.1 | 13 | 8.8 | 11 | 7.4 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 31 | 21.1 | 66 | 44.9 | 22 | 15.0 | 20 | 13.6 | 8 | 5.4 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 57 | 38.3 | 26 | 17.4 | 49 | 32.9 | 9 | 6.0 | 8 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 8 | 5.4 | 48 | 32.4 | 61 | 41.2 | 21 | 14.2 | 10 | 6.8 | 2 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 16 | 10.8 | 50 | 33.8 | 48 | 32.4 | 21 | 14.2 | 13 | 8.8 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 89 | 59.3 | 49 | 32.7 | 9 | 6.0 | 1 | 0.7 | 2 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 26 | 17.4 | 87 | 58.4 | 27 | 18.1 | 7 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 17 | 11.6 | 73 | 49.7 | 47 | 32.0 | 9 | 6.1 | 1 | 0.7 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 30 | 20.1 | 73 | 49.0 | 31 | 20.8 | 9 | 6.0 | 6 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 18 | 12.2 | 43 | 29.1 | 62 | 41.9 | 17 | 11.5 | 8 | 5.4 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 7 | 4.8 | 23 | 15.8 | 58 | 39.7 | 47 | 32.2 | 11 | 7.5 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 20 | 13.6 | 59 | 40.1 | 56 | 38.1 | 10 | 6.8 | 2 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 7 | 4.7 | 42 | 28.4 | 52 | 35.1 | 25 | 16.9 | 22 | 14.9 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 42 | 28.4 | 76 | 51.4 | 23 | 15.5 | 4 | 2.7 | 3 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 17 | 11.6 | 53 | 36.1 | 54 | 36.7 | 15 | 10.2 | 8 | 5.4 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 16 | 10.7 | 67 | 45.0 | 46 | 30.9 | 14 | 9.4 | 6 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 15 | 10.1 | 64 | 43.0 | 46 | 30.9 | 13 | 8.7 | 11 | 7.4 | 1 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 14 | 9.6 | 66 | 45.2 | 43 | 29.5 | 15 | 10.3 | 8 | 5.5 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 34 | 23.1 | 82 | 55.8 | 23 | 15.6 | 6 | 4.1 | 2 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 25 | 16.7 | 73 | 48.7 | 35 | 23.3 | 13 | 8.7 | 4 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 18 | 12.1 | 55 | 36.9 | 45 | 30.2 | 23 | 15.4 | 8 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 13 | 8.7 | 23 | 15.4 | 42 | 28.2 | 45 | 30.2 | 26 | 17.4 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 29 | 19.3 | 72 | 48.0 | 30 | 20.0 | 13 | 8.7 | 6 | 4.0 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 24 | 16.0 | 57 | 38.0 | 36 | 24.0 | 11 | 7.3 | 22 | 14.7 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 61 | 40.9 | 71 | 47.7 | 8 | 5.4 | 8 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 26 | 17.7 | 68 | 46.3 | 37 | 25.2 | 7 | 4.8 | 9 | 6.1 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 26 | 17.3 | 16 | 10.7 | 43 | 28.7 | 25 | 16.7 | 40 | 26.7 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 19 | 12.8 | 69 | 46.6 | 37 | 25.0 | 15 | 10.1 | 8 | 5.4 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 14 | 9.5 | 53 | 36.1 | 50 | 34.0 | 20 | 13.6 | 10 | 6.8 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 29 | 19.5 | 80 | 53.7 | 36 | 24.2 | 2 | 1.3 | 2 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 19 | 12.7 | 72 | 48.0 | 37 | 24.7 | 15 | 10.0 | 7 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 34 | 22.8 | 70 | 47.0 | 24 | 16.1 | 17 | 11.4 | 4 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 18 | 12.0 | 49 | 32.7 | 67 | 44.7 | 14 | 9.3 | 2 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 13 | 8.8 | 57 | 38.5 | 37 | 25.0 | 22 | 14.9 | 19 | 12.8 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 32 | 21.6 | 72 | 48.6 | 30 | 20.3 | 9 | 6.1 | 5 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 21 | 14.0 | 46 | 30.7 | 34 | 22.7 | 28 | 18.7 | 21 | 14.0 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 17 | 11.5 | 59 | 39.9 | 44 | 29.7 | 14 | 9.5 | 14 | 9.5 | 2 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 33 | 22.1 | 71 | 47.7 | 35 | 23.5 | 8 | 5.4 | 2 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |