Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH, JACKSON R-II School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 349 99.71
12 1 0.29

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 177 50.57
FEMALE 173 49.43

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 327 93.70
African American (not Hispanic) 6 1.72
Asian 2 0.57
American Indian 5 1.43
Hispanic 9 2.58

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 1.43
FINISHED 8TH 13 3.71
H.S. GRAD 94 26.86
POST SECONDARY 71 20.29
COLLEGE GRAD 131 37.43
DON'T KNOW 36 10.29

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.57
FINISHED 8TH 20 5.71
H.S. GRAD 97 27.71
POST SECONDARY 64 18.29
COLLEGE GRAD 106 30.29
DON'T KNOW 61 17.43

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 169 48.29
1 OR 2 DAYS 121 34.57
3 OR 4 DAYS 35 10.00
5 TO 10 DAYS 18 5.14
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 7 2.00

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 132 38.04
TWO HRS. 101 29.11
THREE HRS. 54 15.56
FOUR HRS. 27 7.78
FIVE HRS. 16 4.61
SIX + HRS. 17 4.90

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 173 49.57
TWO HRS. 92 26.36
THREE HRS. 37 10.60
FOUR HRS. 25 7.16
FIVE HRS. 6 1.72
SIX + HRS. 16 4.58

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 27 7.71
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 27 7.71
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 223 63.71
MILITARY 33 9.43
OTHER 40 11.43

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 117 33.43
A & B 94 26.86
B 37 10.57
B & C 68 19.43
C 18 5.14
C & D 14 4.00
D 1 0.29
BELOW D 1 0.29

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 27 7.71
DON T DO IT 35 10.00
1/2 HR. OR LESS 139 39.71
ONE HOUR 104 29.71
TWO HOURS 32 9.14
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 3.71

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 260 74.93
UNDER 6 HRS. 45 12.97
6 TO 10 HRS. 19 5.48
11 TO 15 HRS. 7 2.02
16 TO 20 HRS. 8 2.31
21 TO 25 HRS. 5 1.44
MORE THAN 25 3 0.86

Frequency Missing = 3


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 90 25.71
GOOD 178 50.86
AVERAGE 69 19.71
BELOW AVERAGE 7 2.00
POOR 6 1.71

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 139 39.71
1 TO 2 HRS. 82 23.43
3 TO 5 HRS. 53 15.14
6 TO 10 HRS. 35 10.00
11 TO 15 HRS. 27 7.71
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 2.86
MORE THAN 20 4 1.14

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 15 4.30
Architecture & Construction 8 2.29
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 49 14.04
Business, Management & Administration 24 6.88
Education & Training 13 3.72
Finance 1 0.29
Government & Public Administration 2 0.57
Health Science 47 13.47
Hospitality & Tourism 2 0.57
Human Services 49 14.04
Information Technology 3 0.86
Law, Public Safety & Security 21 6.02
Marketing, Sales & Service 2 0.57
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 32 9.17
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 2 0.57
Other 43 12.32
Have not selected a career path 36 10.32

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 26 7.43
Rarely 59 16.86
Occasionally 144 41.14
Regularly 121 34.57

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 34 9.71
Rarely 76 21.71
Occasionally 171 48.86
Regularly 69 19.71

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 29 8.29
Rarely 61 17.43
Occasionally 159 45.43
Regularly 101 28.86

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH, JACKSON R-II 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 46 13.1 103 29.4 135 38.6 55 15.7 11 3.1 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 51 14.6 127 36.4 129 37.0 35 10.0 7 2.0 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 38 10.9 125 35.7 136 38.9 41 11.7 10 2.9 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 69 19.8 134 38.4 103 29.5 34 9.7 9 2.6 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 85 24.4 102 29.2 114 32.7 40 11.5 8 2.3 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 75 21.4 135 38.6 105 30.0 28 8.0 7 2.0 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 44 12.6 122 35.1 117 33.6 57 16.4 8 2.3 2
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 76 21.9 131 37.8 95 27.4 37 10.7 8 2.3 3
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 51 14.6 118 33.7 119 34.0 49 14.0 13 3.7 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 152 43.4 98 28.0 74 21.1 22 6.3 4 1.1 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 114 32.6 118 33.7 64 18.3 32 9.1 22 6.3 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH, JACKSON R-II 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. 35 10.0 112 32.0 125 35.7 44 12.6 34 9.7 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 62 17.7 170 48.6 80 22.9 26 7.4 12 3.4 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 56 16.0 140 40.0 93 26.6 37 10.6 24 6.9 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 27 7.7 118 33.7 147 42.0 45 12.9 13 3.7 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 190 54.4 104 29.8 37 10.6 8 2.3 10 2.9 1
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 50 14.4 128 36.8 100 28.7 49 14.1 21 6.0 2
35 - I can do well in school. 183 52.4 120 34.4 31 8.9 6 1.7 9 2.6 1
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 91 26.0 147 42.0 89 25.4 13 3.7 10 2.9 0
37 - I like reading. 89 25.6 55 15.8 81 23.3 52 14.9 71 20.4 2
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 59 16.9 57 16.3 111 31.7 62 17.7 61 17.4 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 44 12.7 148 42.7 112 32.3 29 8.4 14 4.0 3
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 23 6.6 123 35.4 140 40.3 47 13.5 14 4.0 3
41 - My school building is in good condition. 53 15.2 185 53.2 80 23.0 17 4.9 13 3.7 2
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 58 16.7 163 46.8 79 22.7 42 12.1 6 1.7 2
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 50 14.4 134 38.6 102 29.4 36 10.4 25 7.2 3
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 55 15.8 112 32.2 123 35.3 37 10.6 21 6.0 2
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 47 13.5 127 36.5 118 33.9 39 11.2 17 4.9 2
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 44 12.7 161 46.4 106 30.5 31 8.9 5 1.4 3
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 61 17.6 162 46.7 80 23.1 31 8.9 13 3.7 3
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 23 6.6 51 14.7 141 40.5 116 33.3 17 4.9 2
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 37 10.6 141 40.4 113 32.4 46 13.2 12 3.4 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 78 22.3 188 53.9 60 17.2 15 4.3 8 2.3 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 89 25.6 156 44.8 72 20.7 22 6.3 9 2.6 2
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 77 22.1 142 40.8 99 28.4 19 5.5 11 3.2 2
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 52 14.9 136 39.0 107 30.7 39 11.2 15 4.3 1
54 - I feel safe at school. 53 15.1 143 40.9 99 28.3 36 10.3 19 5.4 0
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 114 32.7 167 47.9 49 14.0 13 3.7 6 1.7 1
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 67 19.1 89 25.4 131 37.4 38 10.9 25 7.1 0
57 - I like going to this school. 77 22.1 113 32.4 97 27.8 37 10.6 25 7.2 1
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 100 28.7 133 38.1 101 28.9 8 2.3 7 2.0 1
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 50 14.3 169 48.3 94 26.9 23 6.6 14 4.0 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 75 21.5 143 41.0 95 27.2 28 8.0 8 2.3 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 55 15.7 119 34.0 107 30.6 42 12.0 27 7.7 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 111 31.7 154 44.0 73 20.9 6 1.7 6 1.7 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 62 17.8 90 25.8 125 35.8 48 13.8 24 6.9 1
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 79 22.6 184 52.7 65 18.6 16 4.6 5 1.4 1
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 127 36.4 154 44.1 53 15.2 8 2.3 7 2.0 1
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 99 28.4 152 43.6 83 23.8 8 2.3 7 2.0 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 40 11.5 126 36.1 134 38.4 35 10.0 14 4.0 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 201 57.9 107 30.8 26 7.5 9 2.6 4 1.2 3
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 29 8.3 34 9.7 89 25.5 98 28.1 99 28.4 1
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 78 22.3 143 41.0 98 28.1 17 4.9 13 3.7 1
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 109 31.1 158 45.1 66 18.9 9 2.6 8 2.3 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 43 12.3 124 35.4 99 28.3 50 14.3 34 9.7 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 38 10.9 129 37.0 138 39.5 34 9.7 10 2.9 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 54 15.4 131 37.4 87 24.9 46 13.1 32 9.1 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 34 9.7 113 32.4 163 46.7 27 7.7 12 3.4 1
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 48 13.7 123 35.1 95 27.1 51 14.6 33 9.4 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 54 15.5 145 41.7 104 29.9 31 8.9 14 4.0 2
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 98 28.0 146 41.7 79 22.6 15 4.3 12 3.4 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 95 27.2 168 48.1 62 17.8 12 3.4 12 3.4 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007