| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FORSYTH MIDDLE, FORSYTH R-III School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 74 | 56.92 |
| FEMALE | 56 | 43.08 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 64 | 49.61 |
| 8TH | 64 | 49.61 |
| 9TH | 1 | 0.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 117 | 90.00 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.77 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 4.62 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 2.31 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 2.31 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 1.54 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 8 | 6.15 |
| H.S. GRAD | 43 | 33.08 |
| POST SECONDARY | 22 | 16.92 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 28 | 21.54 |
| DON T KNOW | 27 | 20.77 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 1.54 |
| 2 | 7 | 5.38 |
| 3 | 29 | 22.31 |
| 4 | 21 | 16.15 |
| 5 | 29 | 22.31 |
| 6 | 42 | 32.31 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 53 | 40.77 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 43 | 33.08 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 23 | 17.69 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 7 | 5.38 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 4 | 3.08 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 29 | 22.48 |
| TWO HRS. | 36 | 27.91 |
| THREE HRS. | 28 | 21.71 |
| FOUR HRS. | 20 | 15.50 |
| FIVE HRS. | 6 | 4.65 |
| SIX + HRS. | 10 | 7.75 |
| 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? |
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| SEC8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORK FULL-TIME | 21 | 16.41 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 11 | 8.59 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 70 | 54.69 |
| MILITARY | 11 | 8.59 |
| OTHER | 15 | 11.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 17 | 13.18 |
| A & B | 26 | 20.16 |
| B | 11 | 8.53 |
| B & C | 31 | 24.03 |
| C | 10 | 7.75 |
| C & D | 16 | 12.40 |
| D | 14 | 10.85 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 3.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 15 | 11.54 |
| DON T DO IT | 16 | 12.31 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 41 | 31.54 |
| ONE HOUR | 43 | 33.08 |
| TWO HOURS | 10 | 7.69 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 5 | 3.85 |
| 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 | 81 | 62.31 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 23 | 17.69 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 16 | 12.31 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 3 | 2.31 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 2 | 1.54 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.77 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 4 | 3.08 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 13 | 10.00 |
| GOOD | 48 | 36.92 |
| AVERAGE | 50 | 38.46 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 11.54 |
| POOR | 4 | 3.08 |
| 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 | 43 | 33.33 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 36 | 27.91 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 28 | 21.71 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 10.08 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 3 | 2.33 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 3.10 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 2 | 1.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 26 | 20.16 |
| Several Times/wk | 23 | 17.83 |
| Once a week | 28 | 21.71 |
| Once 2/wks | 19 | 14.73 |
| Infrequently | 27 | 20.93 |
| Not at all | 6 | 4.65 |
| 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. | 76 | 62.81 |
| Voc./ tech. | 15 | 12.40 |
| General | 30 | 24.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 8 | 6.61 |
| Rarely | 25 | 20.66 |
| Occasionally | 48 | 39.67 |
| Regularly | 40 | 33.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 25 | 20.66 |
| Rarely | 38 | 31.40 |
| Occasionally | 35 | 28.93 |
| Regularly | 23 | 19.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 18 | 14.88 |
| Rarely | 24 | 19.83 |
| Occasionally | 37 | 30.58 |
| Regularly | 42 | 34.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 MIDDLE, FORSYTH R-III 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. | 13 | 10.0 | 35 | 26.9 | 68 | 52.3 | 8 | 6.2 | 6 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 8 | 6.3 | 37 | 28.9 | 52 | 40.6 | 22 | 17.2 | 9 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 14 | 10.8 | 58 | 44.6 | 44 | 33.8 | 8 | 6.2 | 6 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 9 | 7.0 | 39 | 30.5 | 43 | 33.6 | 23 | 18.0 | 14 | 10.9 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 23 | 18.0 | 50 | 39.1 | 37 | 28.9 | 12 | 9.4 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 20 | 15.5 | 45 | 34.9 | 33 | 25.6 | 17 | 13.2 | 14 | 10.9 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 19 | 14.6 | 58 | 44.6 | 33 | 25.4 | 14 | 10.8 | 6 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 7 | 5.4 | 30 | 23.1 | 60 | 46.2 | 23 | 17.7 | 10 | 7.7 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 13 | 10.1 | 60 | 46.5 | 44 | 34.1 | 7 | 5.4 | 5 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 13 | 10.2 | 38 | 29.9 | 51 | 40.2 | 14 | 11.0 | 11 | 8.7 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 26 | 20.0 | 52 | 40.0 | 34 | 26.2 | 14 | 10.8 | 4 | 3.1 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 17 | 13.3 | 38 | 29.7 | 48 | 37.5 | 13 | 10.2 | 12 | 9.4 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 13 | 10.1 | 31 | 24.0 | 46 | 35.7 | 12 | 9.3 | 27 | 20.9 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 14 | 11.0 | 36 | 28.3 | 49 | 38.6 | 16 | 12.6 | 12 | 9.4 | 3 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 19 | 14.8 | 41 | 32.0 | 47 | 36.7 | 15 | 11.7 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 34 | 26.6 | 26 | 20.3 | 47 | 36.7 | 14 | 10.9 | 7 | 5.5 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 11 | 8.5 | 39 | 30.2 | 52 | 40.3 | 16 | 12.4 | 11 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 18 | 14.0 | 52 | 40.3 | 43 | 33.3 | 10 | 7.8 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 70 | 54.3 | 42 | 32.6 | 12 | 9.3 | 1 | 0.8 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 25 | 19.4 | 59 | 45.7 | 36 | 27.9 | 5 | 3.9 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 17 | 13.2 | 50 | 38.8 | 43 | 33.3 | 13 | 10.1 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 25 | 19.4 | 47 | 36.4 | 39 | 30.2 | 9 | 7.0 | 9 | 7.0 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 10 | 7.7 | 40 | 30.8 | 43 | 33.1 | 21 | 16.2 | 16 | 12.3 | 0 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 16 | 12.4 | 25 | 19.4 | 58 | 45.0 | 23 | 17.8 | 7 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 8 | 6.2 | 46 | 35.7 | 66 | 51.2 | 5 | 3.9 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 13 | 10.1 | 40 | 31.0 | 42 | 32.6 | 13 | 10.1 | 21 | 16.3 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 34 | 26.2 | 45 | 34.6 | 37 | 28.5 | 8 | 6.2 | 6 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 16 | 12.4 | 31 | 24.0 | 57 | 44.2 | 11 | 8.5 | 14 | 10.9 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 10 | 7.8 | 30 | 23.3 | 55 | 42.6 | 17 | 13.2 | 17 | 13.2 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 13 | 10.3 | 33 | 26.2 | 45 | 35.7 | 18 | 14.3 | 17 | 13.5 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 13 | 10.1 | 40 | 31.0 | 49 | 38.0 | 13 | 10.1 | 14 | 10.9 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 29 | 22.3 | 61 | 46.9 | 31 | 23.8 | 3 | 2.3 | 6 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 29 | 22.5 | 43 | 33.3 | 42 | 32.6 | 9 | 7.0 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 20 | 15.5 | 48 | 37.2 | 39 | 30.2 | 11 | 8.5 | 11 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 31 | 24.2 | 31 | 24.2 | 50 | 39.1 | 10 | 7.8 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 37 | 28.9 | 44 | 34.4 | 35 | 27.3 | 10 | 7.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 20 | 15.4 | 40 | 30.8 | 36 | 27.7 | 8 | 6.2 | 26 | 20.0 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 66 | 52.0 | 36 | 28.3 | 20 | 15.7 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 18 | 14.1 | 30 | 23.4 | 55 | 43.0 | 13 | 10.2 | 12 | 9.4 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 27 | 20.9 | 22 | 17.1 | 41 | 31.8 | 18 | 14.0 | 21 | 16.3 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 20 | 15.4 | 46 | 35.4 | 48 | 36.9 | 10 | 7.7 | 6 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 19 | 14.7 | 37 | 28.7 | 48 | 37.2 | 14 | 10.9 | 11 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 30 | 23.6 | 44 | 34.6 | 37 | 29.1 | 6 | 4.7 | 10 | 7.9 | 3 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 15 | 11.6 | 48 | 37.2 | 43 | 33.3 | 10 | 7.8 | 13 | 10.1 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 29 | 22.3 | 45 | 34.6 | 36 | 27.7 | 11 | 8.5 | 9 | 6.9 | 0 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 9 | 6.9 | 28 | 21.5 | 65 | 50.0 | 15 | 11.5 | 13 | 10.0 | 0 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 22 | 16.9 | 43 | 33.1 | 37 | 28.5 | 12 | 9.2 | 16 | 12.3 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 32 | 25.0 | 38 | 29.7 | 41 | 32.0 | 7 | 5.5 | 10 | 7.8 | 2 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 21 | 16.5 | 24 | 18.9 | 43 | 33.9 | 14 | 11.0 | 25 | 19.7 | 3 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 17 | 13.2 | 31 | 24.0 | 47 | 36.4 | 15 | 11.6 | 19 | 14.7 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 38 | 29.5 | 50 | 38.8 | 30 | 23.3 | 6 | 4.7 | 5 | 3.9 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |