| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ACKERMAN SCH., SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 13 | 86.67 |
| FEMALE | 2 | 13.33 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 3 | 20.00 |
| 7TH | 4 | 26.67 |
| 8TH | 7 | 46.67 |
| 9TH | 1 | 6.67 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 3 | 20.00 |
| BLACK | 9 | 60.00 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 6.67 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 13.33 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| H.S. GRAD | 3 | 20.00 |
| POST SECONDARY | 2 | 13.33 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 3 | 20.00 |
| DON T KNOW | 7 | 46.67 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 2 | 1 | 6.67 |
| 3 | 3 | 20.00 |
| 5 | 3 | 20.00 |
| 6 | 8 | 53.33 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 6 | 40.00 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 7 | 46.67 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 1 | 6.67 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 1 | 6.67 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 4 | 26.67 |
| TWO HRS. | 4 | 26.67 |
| THREE HRS. | 2 | 13.33 |
| FOUR HRS. | 1 | 6.67 |
| FIVE HRS. | 3 | 20.00 |
| SIX + HRS. | 1 | 6.67 |
| 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 | 4 | 28.57 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 3 | 21.43 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 3 | 21.43 |
| MILITARY | 1 | 7.14 |
| OTHER | 3 | 21.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 5 | 38.46 |
| A & B | 4 | 30.77 |
| B | 3 | 23.08 |
| B & C | 1 | 7.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 10 | 66.67 |
| DON T DO IT | 2 | 13.33 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 2 | 13.33 |
| ONE HOUR | 1 | 6.67 |
| 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 | 9 | 64.29 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 5 | 35.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 7 | 46.67 |
| GOOD | 4 | 26.67 |
| AVERAGE | 3 | 20.00 |
| POOR | 1 | 6.67 |
| 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 | 9 | 60.00 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 5 | 33.33 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 1 | 6.67 |
| 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 | 12 | 80.00 |
| Once a week | 3 | 20.00 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 6 | 50.00 |
| Voc./ tech. | 4 | 33.33 |
| General | 2 | 16.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 1 | 7.14 |
| Rarely | 1 | 7.14 |
| Occasionally | 4 | 28.57 |
| Regularly | 8 | 57.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 1 | 7.69 |
| Rarely | 3 | 23.08 |
| Occasionally | 5 | 38.46 |
| Regularly | 4 | 30.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 2 | 15.38 |
| Rarely | 2 | 15.38 |
| Occasionally | 4 | 30.77 |
| Regularly | 5 | 38.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted February 28, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ACKERMAN SCH., SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. 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. | 2 | 14.3 | 9 | 64.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 4 | 28.6 | 4 | 28.6 | 4 | 28.6 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 5 | 35.7 | 7 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 5 | 33.3 | 5 | 33.3 | 4 | 26.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 7 | 53.8 | 3 | 23.1 | 2 | 15.4 | 1 | 7.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 9 | 64.3 | 2 | 14.3 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 10 | 66.7 | 3 | 20.0 | 1 | 6.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 6 | 46.2 | 3 | 23.1 | 2 | 15.4 | 1 | 7.7 | 1 | 7.7 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 8 | 57.1 | 4 | 28.6 | 2 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 5 | 35.7 | 4 | 28.6 | 4 | 28.6 | 1 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 6 | 42.9 | 4 | 28.6 | 4 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 6 | 40.0 | 3 | 20.0 | 5 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 7 | 50.0 | 4 | 28.6 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 4 | 26.7 | 5 | 33.3 | 2 | 13.3 | 2 | 13.3 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 6 | 40.0 | 5 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 26.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 4 | 26.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 13.3 | 8 | 53.3 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 6 | 40.0 | 5 | 33.3 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 6 | 40.0 | 6 | 40.0 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 7 | 46.7 | 3 | 20.0 | 4 | 26.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 7 | 50.0 | 3 | 21.4 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 9 | 60.0 | 4 | 26.7 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 7 | 50.0 | 4 | 28.6 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 6 | 42.9 | 4 | 28.6 | 4 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 4 | 30.8 | 4 | 30.8 | 3 | 23.1 | 2 | 15.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 3 | 23.1 | 2 | 15.4 | 7 | 53.8 | 1 | 7.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 7 | 53.8 | 2 | 15.4 | 2 | 15.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 15.4 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 8 | 53.3 | 6 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 4 | 28.6 | 5 | 35.7 | 3 | 21.4 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 7 | 46.7 | 5 | 33.3 | 3 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 5 | 33.3 | 5 | 33.3 | 2 | 13.3 | 3 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 5 | 35.7 | 6 | 42.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 7 | 46.7 | 4 | 26.7 | 2 | 13.3 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 6 | 40.0 | 4 | 26.7 | 4 | 26.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 5 | 33.3 | 3 | 20.0 | 4 | 26.7 | 3 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 3 | 20.0 | 3 | 20.0 | 2 | 13.3 | 6 | 40.0 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 7 | 46.7 | 4 | 26.7 | 3 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 6 | 42.9 | 4 | 28.6 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 10 | 76.9 | 2 | 15.4 | 1 | 7.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 6 | 40.0 | 7 | 46.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 7 | 50.0 | 3 | 21.4 | 4 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 7 | 46.7 | 6 | 40.0 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 3 | 21.4 | 5 | 35.7 | 4 | 28.6 | 2 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 6 | 40.0 | 7 | 46.7 | 2 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 6 | 42.9 | 6 | 42.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 10 | 66.7 | 4 | 26.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 8 | 57.1 | 4 | 28.6 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 7 | 53.8 | 4 | 30.8 | 1 | 7.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 7.7 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 8 | 53.3 | 3 | 20.0 | 3 | 20.0 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 6 | 42.9 | 4 | 28.6 | 3 | 21.4 | 1 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 6 | 42.9 | 2 | 14.3 | 5 | 35.7 | 1 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 9 | 60.0 | 4 | 26.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 1 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted February 28, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |