| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FORSYTH R-III School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 196 | 52.55 |
| FEMALE | 177 | 47.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 64 | 17.20 |
| 8TH | 65 | 17.47 |
| 9TH | 85 | 22.85 |
| 10TH | 55 | 14.78 |
| 11TH | 51 | 13.71 |
| 12TH | 52 | 13.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 340 | 91.40 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.54 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.54 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 10 | 2.69 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.61 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 12 | 3.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 1.08 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 28 | 7.53 |
| H.S. GRAD | 124 | 33.33 |
| POST SECONDARY | 84 | 22.58 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 70 | 18.82 |
| DON T KNOW | 62 | 16.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 1.34 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 26 | 6.95 |
| H.S. GRAD | 109 | 29.14 |
| POST SECONDARY | 70 | 18.72 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 77 | 20.59 |
| DON T KNOW | 87 | 23.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 117 | 31.45 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 144 | 38.71 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 75 | 20.16 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 25 | 6.72 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 11 | 2.96 |
| 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 | 123 | 32.98 |
| TWO HRS. | 93 | 24.93 |
| THREE HRS. | 72 | 19.30 |
| FOUR HRS. | 46 | 12.33 |
| FIVE HRS. | 13 | 3.49 |
| SIX + HRS. | 26 | 6.97 |
| 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 | 57 | 15.41 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 31 | 8.38 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 209 | 56.49 |
| MILITARY | 27 | 7.30 |
| OTHER | 46 | 12.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 80 | 21.51 |
| A & B | 83 | 22.31 |
| B | 31 | 8.33 |
| B & C | 80 | 21.51 |
| C | 30 | 8.06 |
| C & D | 39 | 10.48 |
| D | 21 | 5.65 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 2.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 74 | 19.84 |
| DON T DO IT | 55 | 14.75 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 107 | 28.69 |
| ONE HOUR | 88 | 23.59 |
| TWO HOURS | 29 | 7.77 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 20 | 5.36 |
| 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 | 207 | 55.35 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 33 | 8.82 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 27 | 7.22 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 6.42 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 25 | 6.68 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 29 | 7.75 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 29 | 7.75 |
| 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 | 26 | 6.95 |
| GOOD | 125 | 33.42 |
| AVERAGE | 152 | 40.64 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 51 | 13.64 |
| POOR | 20 | 5.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 146 | 39.25 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 74 | 19.89 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 54 | 14.52 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 34 | 9.14 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 33 | 8.87 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 17 | 4.57 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 14 | 3.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 136 | 36.66 |
| Several Times/wk | 66 | 17.79 |
| Once a week | 48 | 12.94 |
| Once 2/wks | 29 | 7.82 |
| Infrequently | 66 | 17.79 |
| Not at all | 26 | 7.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 188 | 53.41 |
| Voc./ tech. | 53 | 15.06 |
| General | 111 | 31.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 31 | 8.78 |
| Rarely | 65 | 18.41 |
| Occasionally | 149 | 42.21 |
| Regularly | 108 | 30.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 58 | 16.48 |
| Rarely | 99 | 28.13 |
| Occasionally | 120 | 34.09 |
| Regularly | 75 | 21.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 42 | 12.00 |
| Rarely | 68 | 19.43 |
| Occasionally | 118 | 33.71 |
| Regularly | 122 | 34.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| 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 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. | 24 | 6.4 | 109 | 29.1 | 168 | 44.8 | 48 | 12.8 | 26 | 6.9 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 20 | 5.4 | 114 | 30.6 | 124 | 33.2 | 76 | 20.4 | 39 | 10.5 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 27 | 7.3 | 153 | 41.2 | 117 | 31.5 | 53 | 14.3 | 21 | 5.7 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 24 | 6.5 | 125 | 33.8 | 125 | 33.8 | 61 | 16.5 | 35 | 9.5 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 44 | 11.9 | 160 | 43.4 | 106 | 28.7 | 43 | 11.7 | 16 | 4.3 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 45 | 12.1 | 124 | 33.4 | 115 | 31.0 | 53 | 14.3 | 34 | 9.2 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 42 | 11.2 | 159 | 42.5 | 101 | 27.0 | 50 | 13.4 | 22 | 5.9 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 11 | 2.9 | 69 | 18.4 | 156 | 41.7 | 77 | 20.6 | 61 | 16.3 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 36 | 9.8 | 164 | 44.4 | 117 | 31.7 | 37 | 10.0 | 15 | 4.1 | 6 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 37 | 10.1 | 129 | 35.1 | 131 | 35.6 | 45 | 12.2 | 26 | 7.1 | 7 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 49 | 13.1 | 158 | 42.4 | 104 | 27.9 | 40 | 10.7 | 22 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 28 | 7.6 | 95 | 25.7 | 137 | 37.0 | 74 | 20.0 | 36 | 9.7 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 46 | 12.4 | 140 | 37.6 | 108 | 29.0 | 31 | 8.3 | 47 | 12.6 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 41 | 11.1 | 115 | 31.0 | 133 | 35.8 | 41 | 11.1 | 41 | 11.1 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 44 | 11.9 | 131 | 35.5 | 112 | 30.4 | 52 | 14.1 | 30 | 8.1 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 130 | 35.2 | 90 | 24.4 | 110 | 29.8 | 27 | 7.3 | 12 | 3.3 | 6 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 22 | 5.9 | 86 | 23.2 | 154 | 41.6 | 63 | 17.0 | 45 | 12.2 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 26 | 7.0 | 121 | 32.5 | 138 | 37.1 | 49 | 13.2 | 38 | 10.2 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 150 | 40.3 | 138 | 37.1 | 64 | 17.2 | 5 | 1.3 | 15 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 60 | 16.1 | 184 | 49.3 | 100 | 26.8 | 16 | 4.3 | 13 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 36 | 9.7 | 144 | 38.6 | 133 | 35.7 | 41 | 11.0 | 19 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 43 | 11.6 | 143 | 38.6 | 125 | 33.8 | 34 | 9.2 | 25 | 6.8 | 5 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 28 | 7.5 | 126 | 33.8 | 131 | 35.1 | 52 | 13.9 | 36 | 9.7 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 51 | 13.8 | 94 | 25.4 | 150 | 40.5 | 61 | 16.5 | 14 | 3.8 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 20 | 5.4 | 110 | 29.9 | 197 | 53.5 | 24 | 6.5 | 17 | 4.6 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 26 | 7.0 | 86 | 23.1 | 142 | 38.1 | 54 | 14.5 | 65 | 17.4 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 76 | 20.3 | 165 | 44.1 | 106 | 28.3 | 16 | 4.3 | 11 | 2.9 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 35 | 9.4 | 125 | 33.6 | 149 | 40.1 | 33 | 8.9 | 30 | 8.1 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 36 | 9.7 | 114 | 30.7 | 139 | 37.5 | 44 | 11.9 | 38 | 10.2 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 28 | 7.6 | 121 | 33.0 | 132 | 36.0 | 44 | 12.0 | 42 | 11.4 | 8 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 25 | 6.8 | 116 | 31.4 | 150 | 40.7 | 42 | 11.4 | 36 | 9.8 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 59 | 15.9 | 185 | 49.9 | 86 | 23.2 | 28 | 7.5 | 13 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 45 | 12.1 | 132 | 35.6 | 145 | 39.1 | 30 | 8.1 | 19 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 69 | 18.6 | 162 | 43.7 | 95 | 25.6 | 27 | 7.3 | 18 | 4.9 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 90 | 24.3 | 113 | 30.5 | 123 | 33.2 | 26 | 7.0 | 19 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 118 | 31.7 | 142 | 38.2 | 77 | 20.7 | 24 | 6.5 | 11 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 45 | 12.1 | 113 | 30.3 | 123 | 33.0 | 39 | 10.5 | 53 | 14.2 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 156 | 42.2 | 132 | 35.7 | 62 | 16.8 | 14 | 3.8 | 6 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 49 | 13.2 | 132 | 35.5 | 132 | 35.5 | 29 | 7.8 | 30 | 8.1 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 67 | 18.0 | 62 | 16.7 | 119 | 32.0 | 70 | 18.8 | 54 | 14.5 | 3 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 44 | 11.8 | 130 | 34.9 | 143 | 38.3 | 30 | 8.0 | 26 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 47 | 12.6 | 125 | 33.6 | 135 | 36.3 | 36 | 9.7 | 29 | 7.8 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 75 | 20.2 | 147 | 39.6 | 113 | 30.5 | 19 | 5.1 | 17 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 32 | 8.6 | 145 | 39.0 | 133 | 35.8 | 33 | 8.9 | 29 | 7.8 | 3 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 62 | 16.6 | 123 | 32.9 | 107 | 28.6 | 54 | 14.4 | 28 | 7.5 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 22 | 5.9 | 87 | 23.3 | 180 | 48.3 | 49 | 13.1 | 35 | 9.4 | 2 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 33 | 8.9 | 111 | 29.9 | 118 | 31.8 | 59 | 15.9 | 50 | 13.5 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 60 | 16.3 | 152 | 41.2 | 107 | 29.0 | 31 | 8.4 | 19 | 5.1 | 6 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 52 | 14.1 | 109 | 29.5 | 114 | 30.8 | 38 | 10.3 | 57 | 15.4 | 5 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 43 | 11.6 | 110 | 29.6 | 135 | 36.3 | 41 | 11.0 | 43 | 11.6 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 77 | 20.7 | 149 | 40.1 | 103 | 27.7 | 26 | 7.0 | 17 | 4.6 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |