Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO HIGH, TARKIO R-I School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 30 27.03
10 28 25.23
11 20 18.02
12 33 29.73

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 58 52.25
FEMALE 53 47.75

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 105 94.59
African American (not Hispanic) 1 0.90
Asian 3 2.70
American Indian 1 0.90
Hispanic 1 0.90

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 9 8.11
H.S. GRAD 24 21.62
POST SECONDARY 34 30.63
COLLEGE GRAD 32 28.83
DON'T KNOW 12 10.81

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 1.80
FINISHED 8TH 1 0.90
H.S. GRAD 46 41.44
POST SECONDARY 23 20.72
COLLEGE GRAD 26 23.42
DON'T KNOW 13 11.71

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 52 46.85
1 OR 2 DAYS 32 28.83
3 OR 4 DAYS 19 17.12
5 TO 10 DAYS 7 6.31
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.90

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 47 42.34
TWO HRS. 30 27.03
THREE HRS. 19 17.12
FOUR HRS. 9 8.11
FIVE HRS. 2 1.80
SIX + HRS. 4 3.60

How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 61 54.95
TWO HRS. 26 23.42
THREE HRS. 11 9.91
FOUR HRS. 4 3.60
FIVE HRS. 5 4.50
SIX + HRS. 4 3.60

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 6 5.41
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 9 8.11
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 73 65.77
MILITARY 7 6.31
OTHER 16 14.41

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 45 40.91
A & B 29 26.36
B 10 9.09
B & C 13 11.82
C 4 3.64
C & D 7 6.36
D 1 0.91
BELOW D 1 0.91

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 9 8.11
DON T DO IT 4 3.60
1/2 HR. OR LESS 28 25.23
ONE HOUR 45 40.54
TWO HOURS 17 15.32
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 7.21

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 67 60.36
UNDER 6 HRS. 6 5.41
6 TO 10 HRS. 11 9.91
11 TO 15 HRS. 7 6.31
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 9.01
21 TO 25 HRS. 5 4.50
MORE THAN 25 5 4.50

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 6 5.50
GOOD 44 40.37
AVERAGE 40 36.70
BELOW AVERAGE 14 12.84
POOR 5 4.59

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 16 14.41
1 TO 2 HRS. 19 17.12
3 TO 5 HRS. 21 18.92
6 TO 10 HRS. 20 18.02
11 TO 15 HRS. 23 20.72
16 TO 20 HRS. 8 7.21
MORE THAN 20 4 3.60

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 11 9.91
Architecture & Construction 3 2.70
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 10 9.01
Business, Management & Administration 6 5.41
Education & Training 10 9.01
Health Science 12 10.81
Hospitality & Tourism 1 0.90
Human Services 16 14.41
Information Technology 1 0.90
Law, Public Safety & Security 5 4.50
Manufacturing 2 1.80
Marketing, Sales & Service 1 0.90
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 8 7.21
Other 16 14.41
Have not selected a career path 9 8.11

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 7 6.31
Rarely 12 10.81
Occasionally 47 42.34
Regularly 45 40.54

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 14 12.61
Rarely 19 17.12
Occasionally 48 43.24
Regularly 30 27.03

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 8 7.21
Rarely 12 10.81
Occasionally 42 37.84
Regularly 49 44.14

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO HIGH, TARKIO R-I School District

  Regularly Often Occasionally Rarely Not at
all		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
18 - I am taught effective note-taking skills 13 11.7 33 29.7 47 42.3 15 13.5 3 2.7 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 10 9.0 31 27.9 53 47.7 17 15.3 0 0.0 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 8 7.2 26 23.4 49 44.1 22 19.8 6 5.4 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 13 11.7 30 27.0 41 36.9 18 16.2 9 8.1 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 11 9.9 29 26.1 39 35.1 25 22.5 7 6.3 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 13 11.8 40 36.4 39 35.5 16 14.5 2 1.8 1
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 14 12.6 41 36.9 38 34.2 15 13.5 3 2.7 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 17 15.5 36 32.7 38 34.5 16 14.5 3 2.7 1
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 4 3.6 26 23.4 49 44.1 27 24.3 5 4.5 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 40 36.0 27 24.3 27 24.3 14 12.6 3 2.7 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 29 26.1 31 27.9 35 31.5 11 9.9 5 4.5 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO HIGH, TARKIO R-I School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
29 - My opinion is valued by teachers and administrators. 5 4.5 30 27.0 50 45.0 17 15.3 9 8.1 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 11 10.0 63 57.3 23 20.9 9 8.2 4 3.6 1
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 7 6.4 48 44.0 38 34.9 12 11.0 4 3.7 2
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 6 5.4 24 21.6 50 45.0 21 18.9 10 9.0 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 63 56.8 30 27.0 14 12.6 2 1.8 2 1.8 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 12 10.8 33 29.7 45 40.5 12 10.8 9 8.1 0
35 - I can do well in school. 57 51.4 42 37.8 8 7.2 2 1.8 2 1.8 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 15 13.5 47 42.3 34 30.6 9 8.1 6 5.4 0
37 - I like reading. 35 31.5 22 19.8 28 25.2 7 6.3 19 17.1 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 4 3.6 1 0.9 12 10.8 40 36.0 54 48.6 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 14 12.7 48 43.6 31 28.2 11 10.0 6 5.5 1
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 14 12.7 46 41.8 39 35.5 8 7.3 3 2.7 1
41 - My school building is in good condition. 13 11.8 45 40.9 28 25.5 18 16.4 6 5.5 1
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 13 11.8 51 46.4 28 25.5 13 11.8 5 4.5 1
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 17 15.5 35 31.8 37 33.6 14 12.7 7 6.4 1
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 15 13.6 40 36.4 31 28.2 17 15.5 7 6.4 1
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 10 9.2 40 36.7 36 33.0 13 11.9 10 9.2 2
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 10 9.1 52 47.3 38 34.5 7 6.4 3 2.7 1
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 17 15.5 42 38.2 35 31.8 12 10.9 4 3.6 1
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 11 10.0 20 18.2 45 40.9 31 28.2 3 2.7 1
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 12 10.8 45 40.5 34 30.6 14 12.6 6 5.4 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 13 11.7 61 55.0 27 24.3 7 6.3 3 2.7 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 26 23.4 45 40.5 29 26.1 9 8.1 2 1.8 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 17 15.3 44 39.6 29 26.1 14 12.6 7 6.3 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 7 6.3 43 38.7 39 35.1 20 18.0 2 1.8 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 33 30.0 44 40.0 26 23.6 4 3.6 3 2.7 1
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 38 34.5 48 43.6 17 15.5 5 4.5 2 1.8 1
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 17 15.3 26 23.4 43 38.7 20 18.0 5 4.5 0
57 - I like going to this school. 25 22.5 23 20.7 35 31.5 14 12.6 14 12.6 0
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 30 27.0 32 28.8 31 27.9 10 9.0 8 7.2 0
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 16 14.4 42 37.8 32 28.8 14 12.6 7 6.3 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 22 19.8 49 44.1 31 27.9 8 7.2 1 0.9 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 29 26.1 36 32.4 31 27.9 11 9.9 4 3.6 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 24 21.8 47 42.7 27 24.5 9 8.2 3 2.7 1
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 7 6.3 21 18.9 47 42.3 27 24.3 9 8.1 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 28 25.5 55 50.0 24 21.8 2 1.8 1 0.9 1
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 39 35.1 51 45.9 16 14.4 4 3.6 1 0.9 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 21 18.9 51 45.9 30 27.0 6 5.4 3 2.7 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 15 13.5 41 36.9 37 33.3 14 12.6 4 3.6 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 72 65.5 28 25.5 9 8.2 1 0.9 0 0.0 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 18 16.2 19 17.1 35 31.5 17 15.3 22 19.8 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 18 16.2 49 44.1 31 27.9 9 8.1 4 3.6 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 32 28.8 53 47.7 22 19.8 3 2.7 1 0.9 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 8 7.2 37 33.3 39 35.1 18 16.2 9 8.1 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 13 11.8 32 29.1 37 33.6 20 18.2 8 7.3 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 21 19.1 37 33.6 24 21.8 21 19.1 7 6.4 1
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 5.4 32 28.8 53 47.7 14 12.6 6 5.4 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 24 21.6 48 43.2 21 18.9 11 9.9 7 6.3 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 9 8.1 39 35.1 40 36.0 15 13.5 8 7.2 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 30 27.0 46 41.4 25 22.5 7 6.3 3 2.7 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 20 18.0 53 47.7 32 28.8 2 1.8 4 3.6 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009