| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS HIGH, JENNINGS School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 289 | 47.15 |
| FEMALE | 324 | 52.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 2 | 0.32 |
| 9TH | 199 | 32.31 |
| 10TH | 166 | 26.95 |
| 11TH | 138 | 22.40 |
| 12TH | 111 | 18.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 42 | 6.83 |
| BLACK | 527 | 85.69 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 13 | 2.11 |
| HISPANIC | 5 | 0.81 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 28 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.66 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 23 | 3.80 |
| H.S. GRAD | 177 | 29.21 |
| POST SECONDARY | 166 | 27.39 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 134 | 22.11 |
| DON T KNOW | 102 | 16.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 8 | 1.31 |
| 2 | 18 | 2.96 |
| 3 | 183 | 30.05 |
| 4 | 82 | 13.46 |
| 5 | 94 | 15.44 |
| 6 | 224 | 36.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 301 | 48.78 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 180 | 29.17 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 82 | 13.29 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 43 | 6.97 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 11 | 1.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 99 | 16.07 |
| TWO HRS. | 77 | 12.50 |
| THREE HRS. | 126 | 20.45 |
| FOUR HRS. | 109 | 17.69 |
| FIVE HRS. | 79 | 12.82 |
| SIX + HRS. | 126 | 20.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 76 | 12.54 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 72 | 11.88 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 370 | 61.06 |
| MILITARY | 26 | 4.29 |
| OTHER | 62 | 10.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 72 | 11.75 |
| A & B | 164 | 26.75 |
| B | 72 | 11.75 |
| B & C | 186 | 30.34 |
| C | 59 | 9.62 |
| C & D | 42 | 6.85 |
| D | 9 | 1.47 |
| BELOW D | 9 | 1.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 52 | 8.50 |
| DON T DO IT | 39 | 6.37 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 133 | 21.73 |
| ONE HOUR | 233 | 38.07 |
| TWO HOURS | 101 | 16.50 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 54 | 8.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 381 | 61.95 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 48 | 7.80 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 54 | 8.78 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 27 | 4.39 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 47 | 7.64 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 30 | 4.88 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 28 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 52 | 8.47 |
| GOOD | 208 | 33.88 |
| AVERAGE | 291 | 47.39 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 36 | 5.86 |
| POOR | 27 | 4.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 251 | 40.95 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 150 | 24.47 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 113 | 18.43 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 43 | 7.01 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 25 | 4.08 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 21 | 3.43 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 10 | 1.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 321 | 52.28 |
| Several Times/wk | 92 | 14.98 |
| Once a week | 35 | 5.70 |
| Once 2/wks | 15 | 2.44 |
| Infrequently | 76 | 12.38 |
| Not at all | 75 | 12.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 351 | 59.59 |
| Voc./ tech. | 75 | 12.73 |
| General | 163 | 27.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 54 | 9.12 |
| Rarely | 155 | 26.18 |
| Occasionally | 199 | 33.61 |
| Regularly | 184 | 31.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 62 | 10.51 |
| Rarely | 150 | 25.42 |
| Occasionally | 223 | 37.80 |
| Regularly | 155 | 26.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 5.95 |
| Rarely | 88 | 14.97 |
| Occasionally | 183 | 31.12 |
| Regularly | 282 | 47.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 31 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS HIGH, JENNINGS 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. | 72 | 11.7 | 224 | 36.3 | 240 | 38.9 | 62 | 10.0 | 19 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 52 | 8.4 | 191 | 31.0 | 195 | 31.7 | 120 | 19.5 | 58 | 9.4 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 79 | 12.9 | 237 | 38.7 | 191 | 31.2 | 77 | 12.6 | 28 | 4.6 | 7 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 94 | 15.4 | 224 | 36.7 | 172 | 28.2 | 87 | 14.2 | 34 | 5.6 | 8 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 112 | 18.5 | 262 | 43.3 | 151 | 25.0 | 56 | 9.3 | 24 | 4.0 | 14 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 125 | 20.5 | 228 | 37.4 | 156 | 25.6 | 68 | 11.1 | 33 | 5.4 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 127 | 20.7 | 254 | 41.4 | 148 | 24.1 | 58 | 9.5 | 26 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 35 | 5.7 | 163 | 26.7 | 249 | 40.8 | 109 | 17.9 | 54 | 8.9 | 9 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 135 | 22.2 | 270 | 44.4 | 161 | 26.5 | 32 | 5.3 | 10 | 1.6 | 11 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 112 | 18.4 | 240 | 39.4 | 191 | 31.4 | 51 | 8.4 | 15 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 162 | 26.6 | 232 | 38.1 | 138 | 22.7 | 51 | 8.4 | 26 | 4.3 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 52 | 8.5 | 140 | 23.0 | 265 | 43.4 | 101 | 16.6 | 52 | 8.5 | 9 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 47 | 7.7 | 133 | 21.9 | 199 | 32.8 | 118 | 19.4 | 110 | 18.1 | 12 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 68 | 11.1 | 175 | 28.6 | 226 | 36.9 | 81 | 13.2 | 62 | 10.1 | 7 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 86 | 14.1 | 210 | 34.4 | 167 | 27.3 | 95 | 15.5 | 53 | 8.7 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 82 | 13.5 | 103 | 16.9 | 235 | 38.6 | 131 | 21.5 | 58 | 9.5 | 10 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 58 | 9.7 | 133 | 22.1 | 258 | 42.9 | 96 | 16.0 | 56 | 9.3 | 18 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 85 | 13.9 | 224 | 36.7 | 175 | 28.7 | 73 | 12.0 | 53 | 8.7 | 9 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 302 | 49.3 | 190 | 31.0 | 82 | 13.4 | 28 | 4.6 | 10 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 154 | 25.2 | 287 | 46.9 | 139 | 22.7 | 16 | 2.6 | 16 | 2.6 | 7 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 103 | 17.0 | 280 | 46.2 | 150 | 24.8 | 53 | 8.7 | 20 | 3.3 | 13 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 89 | 14.7 | 251 | 41.4 | 205 | 33.8 | 44 | 7.3 | 17 | 2.8 | 13 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 22 | 3.6 | 91 | 15.1 | 226 | 37.4 | 157 | 26.0 | 108 | 17.9 | 15 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 78 | 13.0 | 156 | 26.0 | 225 | 37.6 | 115 | 19.2 | 25 | 4.2 | 20 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 47 | 7.9 | 171 | 28.9 | 292 | 49.3 | 59 | 10.0 | 23 | 3.9 | 27 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 87 | 14.2 | 193 | 31.6 | 224 | 36.7 | 66 | 10.8 | 41 | 6.7 | 8 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 191 | 31.4 | 272 | 44.7 | 111 | 18.3 | 23 | 3.8 | 11 | 1.8 | 11 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 42 | 7.0 | 127 | 21.0 | 278 | 46.0 | 102 | 16.9 | 55 | 9.1 | 15 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 97 | 16.1 | 195 | 32.4 | 204 | 33.9 | 71 | 11.8 | 35 | 5.8 | 17 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 34 | 5.7 | 127 | 21.2 | 250 | 41.8 | 115 | 19.2 | 72 | 12.0 | 21 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 42 | 7.0 | 194 | 32.2 | 251 | 41.6 | 69 | 11.4 | 47 | 7.8 | 16 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 136 | 22.3 | 266 | 43.7 | 153 | 25.1 | 37 | 6.1 | 17 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 99 | 16.2 | 224 | 36.7 | 224 | 36.7 | 41 | 6.7 | 23 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 45 | 7.4 | 172 | 28.3 | 208 | 34.2 | 107 | 17.6 | 76 | 12.5 | 11 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 130 | 21.5 | 159 | 26.2 | 190 | 31.4 | 90 | 14.9 | 37 | 6.1 | 13 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 144 | 23.6 | 230 | 37.7 | 148 | 24.3 | 54 | 8.9 | 34 | 5.6 | 9 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 71 | 11.6 | 164 | 26.8 | 205 | 33.6 | 74 | 12.1 | 97 | 15.9 | 8 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 300 | 49.3 | 198 | 32.6 | 68 | 11.2 | 25 | 4.1 | 17 | 2.8 | 11 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 49 | 8.1 | 153 | 25.2 | 242 | 39.9 | 93 | 15.3 | 70 | 11.5 | 12 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 211 | 34.8 | 120 | 19.8 | 146 | 24.1 | 70 | 11.6 | 59 | 9.7 | 13 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 91 | 15.1 | 208 | 34.4 | 219 | 36.3 | 58 | 9.6 | 28 | 4.6 | 15 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 91 | 14.9 | 199 | 32.7 | 191 | 31.4 | 82 | 13.5 | 46 | 7.6 | 10 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 175 | 29.0 | 280 | 46.4 | 120 | 19.9 | 17 | 2.8 | 11 | 1.8 | 16 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 76 | 12.6 | 228 | 37.9 | 207 | 34.4 | 56 | 9.3 | 35 | 5.8 | 17 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 110 | 18.3 | 238 | 39.5 | 137 | 22.8 | 71 | 11.8 | 46 | 7.6 | 17 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 46 | 7.7 | 96 | 16.1 | 255 | 42.6 | 130 | 21.7 | 71 | 11.9 | 21 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 74 | 12.2 | 150 | 24.8 | 175 | 28.9 | 102 | 16.9 | 104 | 17.2 | 14 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 148 | 24.3 | 232 | 38.1 | 166 | 27.3 | 41 | 6.7 | 22 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 119 | 19.8 | 204 | 33.9 | 160 | 26.6 | 78 | 13.0 | 40 | 6.7 | 18 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 98 | 16.2 | 155 | 25.6 | 158 | 26.1 | 118 | 19.5 | 77 | 12.7 | 13 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 148 | 24.4 | 217 | 35.7 | 163 | 26.9 | 53 | 8.7 | 26 | 4.3 | 12 |
| 68 - Access to technology is improving in my school. | 171 | 29.3 | 242 | 41.4 | 118 | 20.2 | 35 | 6.0 | 18 | 3.1 | 35 |
| 69 - The use of technology helps me achieve in school. | 132 | 22.7 | 239 | 41.1 | 149 | 25.6 | 38 | 6.5 | 24 | 4.1 | 37 |
| 70 - I receive effective training in order to use the technology available in my school. | 80 | 13.7 | 180 | 30.9 | 191 | 32.8 | 86 | 14.8 | 45 | 7.7 | 37 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |