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

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 19 31.15
10 17 27.87
11 8 13.11
12 17 27.87

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 28 45.90
FEMALE 33 54.10

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 59 96.72
Asian 1 1.64
Hispanic 1 1.64

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 1.64
FINISHED 8TH 7 11.48
H.S. GRAD 18 29.51
POST SECONDARY 11 18.03
COLLEGE GRAD 16 26.23
DON'T KNOW 8 13.11

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 4.92
FINISHED 8TH 5 8.20
H.S. GRAD 29 47.54
POST SECONDARY 10 16.39
COLLEGE GRAD 6 9.84
DON'T KNOW 8 13.11

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 33 54.10
1 OR 2 DAYS 16 26.23
3 OR 4 DAYS 9 14.75
5 TO 10 DAYS 2 3.28
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 1.64

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 21 34.43
TWO HRS. 18 29.51
THREE HRS. 6 9.84
FOUR HRS. 7 11.48
FIVE HRS. 7 11.48
SIX + HRS. 2 3.28

How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 46 75.41
TWO HRS. 8 13.11
THREE HRS. 6 9.84
SIX + HRS. 1 1.64

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 9.84
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 10 16.39
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 37 60.66
MILITARY 7 11.48
OTHER 1 1.64

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 19 31.15
A & B 13 21.31
B 11 18.03
B & C 12 19.67
C 3 4.92
C & D 2 3.28
BELOW D 1 1.64

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 4 6.56
1/2 HR. OR LESS 17 27.87
ONE HOUR 26 42.62
TWO HOURS 10 16.39
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 6.56

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 36 60.00
UNDER 6 HRS. 2 3.33
6 TO 10 HRS. 3 5.00
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 6.67
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 8.33
21 TO 25 HRS. 5 8.33
MORE THAN 25 5 8.33

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 10 16.39
GOOD 32 52.46
AVERAGE 14 22.95
BELOW AVERAGE 4 6.56
POOR 1 1.64

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 18.03
1 TO 2 HRS. 18 29.51
3 TO 5 HRS. 16 26.23
6 TO 10 HRS. 8 13.11
11 TO 15 HRS. 7 11.48
MORE THAN 20 1 1.64

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 7 11.48
Architecture & Construction 3 4.92
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 5 8.20
Business, Management & Administration 4 6.56
Education & Training 4 6.56
Government & Public Administration 1 1.64
Health Science 7 11.48
Human Services 6 9.84
Law, Public Safety & Security 3 4.92
Marketing, Sales & Service 1 1.64
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 1 1.64
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 1 1.64
Other 7 11.48
Have not selected a career path 11 18.03

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 4 6.56
Rarely 9 14.75
Occasionally 24 39.34
Regularly 24 39.34

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 6 9.84
Rarely 13 21.31
Occasionally 27 44.26
Regularly 15 24.59

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 3 4.92
Rarely 4 6.56
Occasionally 23 37.70
Regularly 31 50.82

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
ZALMA HIGH, ZALMA R-V 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 16 26.2 27 44.3 11 18.0 6 9.8 1 1.6 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 11 18.0 15 24.6 24 39.3 10 16.4 1 1.6 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 1 1.6 14 23.0 28 45.9 11 18.0 7 11.5 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 6 9.8 26 42.6 19 31.1 8 13.1 2 3.3 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 9 14.8 14 23.0 21 34.4 13 21.3 4 6.6 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 11 18.0 22 36.1 19 31.1 8 13.1 1 1.6 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 12 19.7 17 27.9 22 36.1 7 11.5 3 4.9 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 13 22.0 17 28.8 19 32.2 9 15.3 1 1.7 2
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 8 13.1 15 24.6 25 41.0 9 14.8 4 6.6 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 15 24.6 19 31.1 19 31.1 5 8.2 3 4.9 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 26 42.6 17 27.9 12 19.7 4 6.6 2 3.3 0

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
ZALMA HIGH, ZALMA R-V 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. 7 11.5 24 39.3 22 36.1 5 8.2 3 4.9 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 12 19.7 32 52.5 15 24.6 2 3.3 0 0.0 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 10 16.4 26 42.6 19 31.1 4 6.6 2 3.3 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 3 4.9 23 37.7 26 42.6 7 11.5 2 3.3 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 39 63.9 15 24.6 5 8.2 2 3.3 0 0.0 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 19 31.1 23 37.7 13 21.3 5 8.2 1 1.6 0
35 - I can do well in school. 36 59.0 18 29.5 7 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 22 36.1 21 34.4 13 21.3 4 6.6 1 1.6 0
37 - I like reading. 24 39.3 13 21.3 7 11.5 10 16.4 7 11.5 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 2 3.3 1 1.6 5 8.2 15 24.6 38 62.3 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 14 23.0 30 49.2 15 24.6 0 0.0 2 3.3 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 14 23.0 14 23.0 18 29.5 11 18.0 4 6.6 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 13 21.3 32 52.5 9 14.8 6 9.8 1 1.6 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 11 18.0 31 50.8 13 21.3 3 4.9 3 4.9 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 20 32.8 25 41.0 11 18.0 2 3.3 3 4.9 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 17 28.3 22 36.7 15 25.0 4 6.7 2 3.3 1
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 10 16.4 26 42.6 17 27.9 3 4.9 5 8.2 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 16 26.2 27 44.3 13 21.3 4 6.6 1 1.6 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 12 19.7 28 45.9 14 23.0 5 8.2 2 3.3 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 4.9 11 18.0 16 26.2 25 41.0 6 9.8 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 9 14.8 30 49.2 13 21.3 5 8.2 4 6.6 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 13 21.3 29 47.5 16 26.2 3 4.9 0 0.0 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 24 40.0 23 38.3 11 18.3 1 1.7 1 1.7 1
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 15 24.6 27 44.3 15 24.6 1 1.6 3 4.9 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 18 29.5 24 39.3 11 18.0 6 9.8 2 3.3 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 30 49.2 21 34.4 7 11.5 2 3.3 1 1.6 0
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 32 52.5 24 39.3 4 6.6 0 0.0 1 1.6 0
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 5 8.2 6 9.8 31 50.8 12 19.7 7 11.5 0
57 - I like going to this school. 25 41.0 12 19.7 12 19.7 7 11.5 5 8.2 0
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 19 31.1 11 18.0 23 37.7 3 4.9 5 8.2 0
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 16 26.2 28 45.9 10 16.4 3 4.9 4 6.6 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 23 37.7 21 34.4 12 19.7 3 4.9 2 3.3 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 19 31.1 30 49.2 6 9.8 3 4.9 3 4.9 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 17 27.9 23 37.7 17 27.9 1 1.6 3 4.9 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 4 6.6 6 9.8 14 23.0 20 32.8 17 27.9 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 22 36.1 26 42.6 10 16.4 1 1.6 2 3.3 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 27 44.3 25 41.0 8 13.1 0 0.0 1 1.6 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 23 38.3 20 33.3 13 21.7 4 6.7 0 0.0 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 16 26.2 22 36.1 17 27.9 4 6.6 2 3.3 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 44 72.1 13 21.3 2 3.3 2 3.3 0 0.0 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 8 13.1 8 13.1 12 19.7 12 19.7 21 34.4 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 19 31.1 26 42.6 11 18.0 3 4.9 2 3.3 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 25 41.0 20 32.8 15 24.6 0 0.0 1 1.6 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 18 29.5 23 37.7 12 19.7 4 6.6 4 6.6 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 9 14.8 24 39.3 21 34.4 5 8.2 2 3.3 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 17 27.9 24 39.3 9 14.8 8 13.1 3 4.9 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 19.7 29 47.5 18 29.5 1 1.6 1 1.6 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 17 27.9 25 41.0 13 21.3 1 1.6 5 8.2 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 15 24.6 25 41.0 16 26.2 3 4.9 2 3.3 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 23 37.7 26 42.6 8 13.1 3 4.9 1 1.6 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 17 27.9 32 52.5 7 11.5 4 6.6 1 1.6 0

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