MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH HIGH, FORSYTH R-III School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 122 50.21
FEMALE 121 49.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
8TH 1 0.41
9TH 84 34.57
10TH 55 22.63
11TH 51 20.99
12TH 52 21.40

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 223 92.15
BLACK 1 0.41
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.83
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 1.65
HISPANIC 3 1.24
MULTI-RACIAL 9 3.72

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.83
FINISHED 8TH 20 8.26
H.S. GRAD 81 33.47
POST SECONDARY 62 25.62
COLLEGE GRAD 42 17.36
DON T KNOW 35 14.46

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 3 1.23
2 19 7.79
3 80 32.79
4 49 20.08
5 48 19.67
6 45 18.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 64 26.45
1 OR 2 DAYS 101 41.74
3 OR 4 DAYS 52 21.49
5 TO 10 DAYS 18 7.44
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 7 2.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 94 38.52
TWO HRS. 57 23.36
THREE HRS. 44 18.03
FOUR HRS. 26 10.66
FIVE HRS. 7 2.87
SIX + HRS. 16 6.56

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What is the one thing that is likely
to take the largest share of your time
in the year after you leave high school?
SEC8 Frequency Percent
WORK FULL-TIME 36 14.88
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 20 8.26
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 139 57.44
MILITARY 16 6.61
OTHER 31 12.81

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 63 25.93
A & B 57 23.46
B 20 8.23
B & C 49 20.16
C 20 8.23
C & D 23 9.47
D 7 2.88
BELOW D 4 1.65

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 59 24.28
DON T DO IT 39 16.05
1/2 HR. OR LESS 66 27.16
ONE HOUR 45 18.52
TWO HOURS 19 7.82
MORE THAN 2 HRS 15 6.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 126 51.64
UNDER 6 HRS. 10 4.10
6 TO 10 HRS. 11 4.51
11 TO 15 HRS. 21 8.61
16 TO 20 HRS. 23 9.43
21 TO 25 HRS. 28 11.48
MORE THAN 25 25 10.25

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 13 5.33
GOOD 77 31.56
AVERAGE 102 41.80
BELOW AVERAGE 36 14.75
POOR 16 6.56

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 103 42.39
1 TO 2 HRS. 38 15.64
3 TO 5 HRS. 26 10.70
6 TO 10 HRS. 21 8.64
11 TO 15 HRS. 30 12.35
16 TO 20 HRS. 13 5.35
MORE THAN 20 12 4.94

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers in school: Daily; Several
times a week; Once a week; Once every
two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all.
SEC14 Frequency Percent
Daily 110 45.45
Several Times/wk 43 17.77
Once a week 20 8.26
Once 2/wks 10 4.13
Infrequently 39 16.12
Not at all 20 8.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 112 48.48
Voc./ tech. 38 16.45
General 81 35.06

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 23 9.91
Rarely 40 17.24
Occasionally 101 43.53
Regularly 68 29.31

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 33 14.29
Rarely 61 26.41
Occasionally 85 36.80
Regularly 52 22.51

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 10.48
Rarely 44 19.21
Occasionally 81 35.37
Regularly 80 34.93

Frequency Missing = 16

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH HIGH, FORSYTH R-III School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
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. 11 4.5 74 30.2 100 40.8 40 16.3 20 8.2 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 12 4.9 77 31.4 72 29.4 54 22.0 30 12.2 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 13 5.4 95 39.4 73 30.3 45 18.7 15 6.2 4
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 15 6.2 86 35.5 82 33.9 38 15.7 21 8.7 3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 21 8.7 110 45.6 69 28.6 31 12.9 10 4.1 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 25 10.3 79 32.6 82 33.9 36 14.9 20 8.3 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 23 9.4 101 41.4 68 27.9 36 14.8 16 6.6 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 4 1.6 39 16.0 96 39.3 54 22.1 51 20.9 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 23 9.6 104 43.3 73 30.4 30 12.5 10 4.2 5
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 24 10.0 91 37.8 80 33.2 31 12.9 15 6.2 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 23 9.5 106 43.6 70 28.8 26 10.7 18 7.4 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 11 4.5 57 23.6 89 36.8 61 25.2 24 9.9 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 33 13.6 109 44.9 62 25.5 19 7.8 20 8.2 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 27 11.1 79 32.4 84 34.4 25 10.2 29 11.9 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 25 10.4 90 37.3 65 27.0 37 15.4 24 10.0 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 96 39.8 64 26.6 63 26.1 13 5.4 5 2.1 4
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 11 4.6 47 19.5 102 42.3 47 19.5 34 14.1 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 8 3.3 69 28.4 95 39.1 39 16.0 32 13.2 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 80 32.9 96 39.5 52 21.4 4 1.6 11 4.5 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 35 14.3 125 51.2 64 26.2 11 4.5 9 3.7 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 19 7.8 94 38.5 90 36.9 28 11.5 13 5.3 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 18 7.5 96 39.8 86 35.7 25 10.4 16 6.6 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 7.4 86 35.4 88 36.2 31 12.8 20 8.2 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 35 14.5 69 28.6 92 38.2 38 15.8 7 2.9 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 5.0 64 26.8 131 54.8 19 7.9 13 5.4 6
42 - I have fun learning. 13 5.3 46 18.9 100 41.0 41 16.8 44 18.0 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 42 17.2 120 49.2 69 28.3 8 3.3 5 2.0 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 19 7.8 94 38.7 92 37.9 22 9.1 16 6.6 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 26 10.7 84 34.7 84 34.7 27 11.2 21 8.7 3
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 15 6.2 88 36.5 87 36.1 26 10.8 25 10.4 4
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 12 5.0 76 31.7 101 42.1 29 12.1 22 9.2 5
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 30 12.4 124 51.5 55 22.8 25 10.4 7 2.9 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 16 6.6 89 36.8 103 42.6 21 8.7 13 5.4 3
50 - My school building is in good condition. 49 20.2 114 47.1 56 23.1 16 6.6 7 2.9 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 59 24.3 82 33.7 73 30.0 16 6.6 13 5.3 2
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 81 33.2 98 40.2 42 17.2 14 5.7 9 3.7 1
53 - I like going to this school. 25 10.3 73 30.0 87 35.8 31 12.8 27 11.1 2
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 90 37.0 96 39.5 42 17.3 10 4.1 5 2.1 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 31 12.7 102 41.8 77 31.6 16 6.6 18 7.4 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 40 16.5 40 16.5 78 32.1 52 21.4 33 13.6 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 24 9.9 84 34.6 95 39.1 20 8.2 20 8.2 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 28 11.5 88 36.2 87 35.8 22 9.1 18 7.4 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 45 18.4 103 42.2 76 31.1 13 5.3 7 2.9 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 17 7.0 97 39.9 90 37.0 23 9.5 16 6.6 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 33 13.5 78 32.0 71 29.1 43 17.6 19 7.8 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 13 5.3 59 24.3 115 47.3 34 14.0 22 9.1 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 11 4.6 68 28.2 81 33.6 47 19.5 34 14.1 4
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 28 11.6 114 47.3 66 27.4 24 10.0 9 3.7 4
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 31 12.8 85 35.0 71 29.2 24 9.9 32 13.2 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 26 10.7 79 32.5 88 36.2 26 10.7 24 9.9 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 39 16.0 99 40.7 73 30.0 20 8.2 12 4.9 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education