Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS HIGH, EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 97 28.12
10 84 24.35
11 89 25.80
12 75 21.74

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 173 50.14
FEMALE 172 49.86

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 326 94.49
African American (not Hispanic) 3 0.87
Asian 3 0.87
American Indian 6 1.74
Hispanic 7 2.03

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.87
FINISHED 8TH 26 7.54
H.S. GRAD 119 34.49
POST SECONDARY 75 21.74
COLLEGE GRAD 87 25.22
DON'T KNOW 35 10.14

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 12 3.48
FINISHED 8TH 23 6.67
H.S. GRAD 143 41.45
POST SECONDARY 57 16.52
COLLEGE GRAD 59 17.10
DON'T KNOW 51 14.78

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 139 40.41
1 OR 2 DAYS 130 37.79
3 OR 4 DAYS 51 14.83
5 TO 10 DAYS 17 4.94
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 7 2.03

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 122 35.67
TWO HRS. 93 27.19
THREE HRS. 58 16.96
FOUR HRS. 38 11.11
FIVE HRS. 13 3.80
SIX + HRS. 18 5.26

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 204 59.65
TWO HRS. 65 19.01
THREE HRS. 28 8.19
FOUR HRS. 22 6.43
FIVE HRS. 10 2.92
SIX + HRS. 13 3.80

Frequency Missing = 3


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 57 16.52
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 57 16.52
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 181 52.46
MILITARY 12 3.48
OTHER 38 11.01

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 111 32.17
A & B 109 31.59
B 33 9.57
B & C 44 12.75
C 18 5.22
C & D 18 5.22
D 4 1.16
BELOW D 8 2.32

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 45 13.16
DON T DO IT 35 10.23
1/2 HR. OR LESS 99 28.95
ONE HOUR 120 35.09
TWO HOURS 31 9.06
MORE THAN 2 HRS 12 3.51

Frequency Missing = 3


About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 200 58.14
UNDER 6 HRS. 30 8.72
6 TO 10 HRS. 16 4.65
11 TO 15 HRS. 20 5.81
16 TO 20 HRS. 38 11.05
21 TO 25 HRS. 18 5.23
MORE THAN 25 22 6.40

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 26 7.54
GOOD 142 41.16
AVERAGE 134 38.84
BELOW AVERAGE 28 8.12
POOR 15 4.35

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 119 34.80
1 TO 2 HRS. 72 21.05
3 TO 5 HRS. 49 14.33
6 TO 10 HRS. 36 10.53
11 TO 15 HRS. 23 6.73
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 7.31
MORE THAN 20 18 5.26

Frequency Missing = 3


Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 44 12.75
Architecture & Construction 13 3.77
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 16 4.64
Business, Management & Administration 9 2.61
Education & Training 27 7.83
Government & Public Administration 1 0.29
Health Science 35 10.14
Hospitality & Tourism 2 0.58
Human Services 10 2.90
Law, Public Safety & Security 22 6.38
Marketing, Sales & Service 8 2.32
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 24 6.96
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 4 1.16
Other 71 20.58
Have not selected a career path 59 17.10

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 21 6.09
Rarely 75 21.74
Occasionally 130 37.68
Regularly 119 34.49

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 32 9.28
Rarely 91 26.38
Occasionally 130 37.68
Regularly 92 26.67

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 19 5.52
Rarely 62 18.02
Occasionally 124 36.05
Regularly 139 40.41

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS HIGH, EL DORADO SPRINGS 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 24 7.0 91 26.5 155 45.2 55 16.0 18 5.2 2
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 14 4.1 67 19.4 179 51.9 69 20.0 16 4.6 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 10 2.9 30 8.7 125 36.2 138 40.0 42 12.2 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 21 6.1 96 27.9 143 41.6 55 16.0 29 8.4 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 32 9.3 83 24.1 132 38.4 78 22.7 19 5.5 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 28 8.1 121 35.1 130 37.7 49 14.2 17 4.9 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 31 9.0 76 22.1 135 39.2 80 23.3 22 6.4 1
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 33 9.6 100 29.1 147 42.7 49 14.2 15 4.4 1
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 12 3.5 77 22.4 135 39.4 91 26.5 28 8.2 2
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 73 21.2 73 21.2 114 33.1 60 17.4 24 7.0 1
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 73 21.2 110 31.9 94 27.2 45 13.0 23 6.7 0

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS HIGH, EL DORADO SPRINGS 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. 13 3.8 99 28.7 145 42.0 58 16.8 30 8.7 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 40 11.6 161 46.7 110 31.9 23 6.7 11 3.2 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 23 6.7 129 37.4 133 38.6 43 12.5 17 4.9 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 14 4.1 86 25.0 145 42.2 70 20.3 29 8.4 1
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 166 48.1 97 28.1 65 18.8 11 3.2 6 1.7 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 26 7.6 109 31.8 118 34.4 53 15.5 37 10.8 2
35 - I can do well in school. 153 44.5 138 40.1 40 11.6 8 2.3 5 1.5 1
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 51 14.8 138 40.0 106 30.7 32 9.3 18 5.2 0
37 - I like reading. 92 26.7 48 13.9 91 26.4 44 12.8 70 20.3 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 28 8.2 31 9.0 81 23.6 73 21.3 130 37.9 2
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 36 10.5 131 38.2 137 39.9 25 7.3 14 4.1 2
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 17 5.0 102 29.7 136 39.7 57 16.6 31 9.0 2
41 - My school building is in good condition. 34 9.9 137 39.9 123 35.9 33 9.6 16 4.7 2
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 22 6.4 131 38.2 124 36.2 52 15.2 14 4.1 2
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 32 9.3 102 29.7 137 39.9 45 13.1 27 7.9 2
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 29 8.5 111 32.4 134 39.1 43 12.5 26 7.6 2
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 26 7.6 106 30.9 142 41.4 44 12.8 25 7.3 2
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 29 8.5 130 38.0 141 41.2 28 8.2 14 4.1 3
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 27 7.9 131 38.2 130 37.9 34 9.9 21 6.1 2
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 23 6.7 76 22.2 135 39.4 94 27.4 15 4.4 2
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 36 10.5 133 38.8 119 34.7 33 9.6 22 6.4 2
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 34 9.9 159 46.4 109 31.8 29 8.5 12 3.5 2
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 59 17.3 140 40.9 99 28.9 31 9.1 13 3.8 3
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 30 8.7 140 40.8 126 36.7 25 7.3 22 6.4 2
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 18 5.2 113 32.9 147 42.9 43 12.5 22 6.4 2
54 - I feel safe at school. 50 14.6 131 38.3 108 31.6 31 9.1 22 6.4 3
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 74 21.6 172 50.1 80 23.3 11 3.2 6 1.7 2
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 115 33.7 93 27.3 90 26.4 34 10.0 9 2.6 4
57 - I like going to this school. 48 14.0 106 30.9 112 32.7 28 8.2 49 14.3 2
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 49 14.3 112 32.7 110 32.2 35 10.2 36 10.5 3
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 36 10.5 142 41.3 113 32.8 30 8.7 23 6.7 1
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 36 10.4 167 48.4 100 29.0 24 7.0 18 5.2 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 49 14.2 152 44.2 88 25.6 31 9.0 24 7.0 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 39 11.3 142 41.3 133 38.7 20 5.8 10 2.9 1
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 51 14.8 82 23.8 151 43.8 41 11.9 20 5.8 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 59 17.3 164 48.0 99 28.9 13 3.8 7 2.0 3
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 94 27.2 155 44.9 76 22.0 12 3.5 8 2.3 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 49 14.2 163 47.4 100 29.1 21 6.1 11 3.2 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 35 10.2 111 32.3 137 39.8 37 10.8 24 7.0 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 171 49.7 120 34.9 39 11.3 9 2.6 5 1.5 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 67 19.4 66 19.1 93 27.0 64 18.6 55 15.9 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 38 11.0 164 47.5 97 28.1 26 7.5 20 5.8 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 71 20.6 165 47.8 91 26.4 13 3.8 5 1.4 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 33 9.6 117 34.2 115 33.6 42 12.3 35 10.2 3
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 18 5.2 93 27.0 164 47.7 40 11.6 29 8.4 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 35 10.1 99 28.7 109 31.6 66 19.1 36 10.4 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 3.5 93 27.0 190 55.2 33 9.6 16 4.7 1
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 53 15.5 121 35.3 103 30.0 35 10.2 31 9.0 2
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 23 6.7 122 35.4 119 34.5 57 16.5 24 7.0 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 50 14.5 152 44.2 105 30.5 20 5.8 17 4.9 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 55 15.9 150 43.5 106 30.7 19 5.5 15 4.3 0

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