| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS JR. HIGH, JENNINGS School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 211 | 51.97 |
| FEMALE | 195 | 48.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.25 |
| 7TH | 224 | 55.17 |
| 8TH | 179 | 44.09 |
| 10TH | 1 | 0.25 |
| 12TH | 1 | 0.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 22 | 5.46 |
| BLACK | 360 | 89.33 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 0.99 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.74 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 14 | 3.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 2.21 |
| H.S. GRAD | 117 | 28.75 |
| POST SECONDARY | 68 | 16.71 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 106 | 26.04 |
| DON T KNOW | 107 | 26.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 2 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 3 | 82 | 20.50 |
| 4 | 44 | 11.00 |
| 5 | 79 | 19.75 |
| 6 | 183 | 45.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 218 | 53.69 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 98 | 24.14 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 51 | 12.56 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 25 | 6.16 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 14 | 3.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 34 | 8.35 |
| TWO HRS. | 54 | 13.27 |
| THREE HRS. | 63 | 15.48 |
| FOUR HRS. | 74 | 18.18 |
| FIVE HRS. | 61 | 14.99 |
| SIX + HRS. | 121 | 29.73 |
| 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 | 48 | 11.91 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 36 | 8.93 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 238 | 59.06 |
| MILITARY | 18 | 4.47 |
| OTHER | 63 | 15.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 28 | 6.91 |
| A & B | 93 | 22.96 |
| B | 28 | 6.91 |
| B & C | 145 | 35.80 |
| C | 46 | 11.36 |
| C & D | 56 | 13.83 |
| D | 5 | 1.23 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 0.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 18 | 4.42 |
| DON T DO IT | 14 | 3.44 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 134 | 32.92 |
| ONE HOUR | 159 | 39.07 |
| TWO HOURS | 55 | 13.51 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 27 | 6.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 312 | 76.85 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 58 | 14.29 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 22 | 5.42 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 5 | 1.23 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 6 | 1.48 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.25 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 2 | 0.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 98 | 24.14 |
| GOOD | 159 | 39.16 |
| AVERAGE | 131 | 32.27 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 7 | 1.72 |
| POOR | 11 | 2.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 151 | 37.28 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 135 | 33.33 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 80 | 19.75 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 19 | 4.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 2.47 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 0.99 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 1.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 279 | 69.58 |
| Several Times/wk | 89 | 22.19 |
| Once a week | 6 | 1.50 |
| Once 2/wks | 3 | 0.75 |
| Infrequently | 8 | 2.00 |
| Not at all | 16 | 3.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 232 | 59.95 |
| Voc./ tech. | 83 | 21.45 |
| General | 72 | 18.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 34 | 8.76 |
| Rarely | 94 | 24.23 |
| Occasionally | 127 | 32.73 |
| Regularly | 133 | 34.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 78 | 20.26 |
| Rarely | 103 | 26.75 |
| Occasionally | 123 | 31.95 |
| Regularly | 81 | 21.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 51 | 13.28 |
| Rarely | 70 | 18.23 |
| Occasionally | 100 | 26.04 |
| Regularly | 163 | 42.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| 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 JR. 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. | 68 | 16.7 | 208 | 51.2 | 95 | 23.4 | 24 | 5.9 | 11 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 68 | 17.0 | 160 | 39.9 | 109 | 27.2 | 41 | 10.2 | 23 | 5.7 | 8 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 117 | 29.2 | 152 | 37.9 | 89 | 22.2 | 30 | 7.5 | 13 | 3.2 | 8 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 108 | 27.1 | 158 | 39.7 | 75 | 18.8 | 41 | 10.3 | 16 | 4.0 | 11 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 134 | 33.5 | 172 | 43.0 | 59 | 14.8 | 25 | 6.3 | 10 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 131 | 32.7 | 142 | 35.4 | 70 | 17.5 | 34 | 8.5 | 24 | 6.0 | 8 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 115 | 28.1 | 175 | 42.8 | 79 | 19.3 | 24 | 5.9 | 16 | 3.9 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 75 | 18.6 | 103 | 25.5 | 140 | 34.7 | 51 | 12.6 | 35 | 8.7 | 5 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 119 | 29.6 | 182 | 45.3 | 69 | 17.2 | 17 | 4.2 | 15 | 3.7 | 7 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 113 | 28.3 | 166 | 41.6 | 85 | 21.3 | 20 | 5.0 | 15 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 163 | 40.6 | 151 | 37.7 | 49 | 12.2 | 24 | 6.0 | 14 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 76 | 19.0 | 128 | 32.1 | 119 | 29.8 | 44 | 11.0 | 32 | 8.0 | 10 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 73 | 18.2 | 115 | 28.6 | 119 | 29.6 | 45 | 11.2 | 50 | 12.4 | 7 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 70 | 17.5 | 143 | 35.8 | 112 | 28.1 | 48 | 12.0 | 26 | 6.5 | 10 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 117 | 29.2 | 131 | 32.7 | 93 | 23.2 | 38 | 9.5 | 22 | 5.5 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 41 | 10.2 | 41 | 10.2 | 96 | 23.8 | 117 | 29.0 | 108 | 26.8 | 6 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 93 | 23.4 | 112 | 28.1 | 125 | 31.4 | 30 | 7.5 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 103 | 25.7 | 160 | 39.9 | 87 | 21.7 | 37 | 9.2 | 14 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 270 | 67.0 | 85 | 21.1 | 28 | 6.9 | 8 | 2.0 | 12 | 3.0 | 6 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 143 | 35.5 | 165 | 40.9 | 73 | 18.1 | 11 | 2.7 | 11 | 2.7 | 6 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 132 | 33.5 | 164 | 41.6 | 60 | 15.2 | 24 | 6.1 | 14 | 3.6 | 15 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 129 | 32.7 | 144 | 36.5 | 87 | 22.0 | 20 | 5.1 | 15 | 3.8 | 14 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 45 | 11.4 | 83 | 21.1 | 148 | 37.6 | 71 | 18.0 | 47 | 11.9 | 15 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 66 | 16.7 | 95 | 24.1 | 129 | 32.7 | 59 | 14.9 | 46 | 11.6 | 14 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 80 | 20.6 | 144 | 37.1 | 127 | 32.7 | 22 | 5.7 | 15 | 3.9 | 21 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 96 | 24.4 | 118 | 29.9 | 114 | 28.9 | 41 | 10.4 | 25 | 6.3 | 15 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 185 | 47.3 | 133 | 34.0 | 51 | 13.0 | 14 | 3.6 | 8 | 2.0 | 18 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 83 | 21.3 | 132 | 33.8 | 124 | 31.8 | 30 | 7.7 | 21 | 5.4 | 19 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 176 | 45.4 | 124 | 32.0 | 63 | 16.2 | 14 | 3.6 | 11 | 2.8 | 21 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 31 | 8.0 | 70 | 18.0 | 161 | 41.5 | 64 | 16.5 | 62 | 16.0 | 21 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 84 | 21.8 | 151 | 39.1 | 108 | 28.0 | 25 | 6.5 | 18 | 4.7 | 23 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 139 | 35.7 | 142 | 36.5 | 70 | 18.0 | 20 | 5.1 | 18 | 4.6 | 20 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 125 | 31.9 | 136 | 34.7 | 98 | 25.0 | 16 | 4.1 | 17 | 4.3 | 17 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 90 | 23.2 | 150 | 38.7 | 84 | 21.6 | 30 | 7.7 | 34 | 8.8 | 21 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 83 | 21.4 | 79 | 20.4 | 124 | 32.0 | 60 | 15.5 | 42 | 10.8 | 21 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 134 | 34.8 | 137 | 35.6 | 62 | 16.1 | 33 | 8.6 | 19 | 4.9 | 24 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 85 | 21.8 | 110 | 28.2 | 108 | 27.7 | 37 | 9.5 | 50 | 12.8 | 19 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 226 | 58.4 | 107 | 27.6 | 31 | 8.0 | 17 | 4.4 | 6 | 1.6 | 22 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 61 | 15.8 | 116 | 30.1 | 135 | 35.0 | 35 | 9.1 | 39 | 10.1 | 23 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 109 | 28.4 | 75 | 19.5 | 85 | 22.1 | 61 | 15.9 | 54 | 14.1 | 25 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 103 | 26.9 | 129 | 33.7 | 106 | 27.7 | 29 | 7.6 | 16 | 4.2 | 26 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 75 | 20.1 | 93 | 24.9 | 100 | 26.7 | 56 | 15.0 | 50 | 13.4 | 35 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 186 | 49.5 | 120 | 31.9 | 50 | 13.3 | 12 | 3.2 | 8 | 2.1 | 33 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 82 | 21.8 | 138 | 36.7 | 99 | 26.3 | 27 | 7.2 | 30 | 8.0 | 33 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 127 | 34.0 | 117 | 31.3 | 68 | 18.2 | 38 | 10.2 | 24 | 6.4 | 35 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 77 | 20.8 | 95 | 25.7 | 123 | 33.2 | 49 | 13.2 | 26 | 7.0 | 39 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 83 | 22.1 | 124 | 33.1 | 104 | 27.7 | 24 | 6.4 | 40 | 10.7 | 34 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 154 | 41.3 | 132 | 35.4 | 64 | 17.2 | 10 | 2.7 | 13 | 3.5 | 36 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 120 | 32.0 | 115 | 30.7 | 75 | 20.0 | 41 | 10.9 | 24 | 6.4 | 34 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 80 | 21.7 | 77 | 20.9 | 113 | 30.7 | 44 | 12.0 | 54 | 14.7 | 41 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 166 | 44.1 | 118 | 31.4 | 63 | 16.8 | 16 | 4.3 | 13 | 3.5 | 33 |
| 68 - Access to technology is improving in my school. | 170 | 47.0 | 133 | 36.7 | 42 | 11.6 | 10 | 2.8 | 7 | 1.9 | 47 |
| 69 - The use of technology helps me achieve in school. | 155 | 43.3 | 135 | 37.7 | 53 | 14.8 | 8 | 2.2 | 7 | 2.0 | 51 |
| 70 - I receive effective training in order to use the technology available in my school. | 104 | 29.3 | 102 | 28.7 | 94 | 26.5 | 36 | 10.1 | 19 | 5.4 | 54 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |