Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 34 32.08
10 31 29.25
11 18 16.98
12 23 21.70

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 49 46.67
FEMALE 56 53.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 99 93.40
African American (not Hispanic) 1 0.94
Asian 1 0.94
American Indian 2 1.89
Hispanic 3 2.83

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.95
FINISHED 8TH 9 8.57
H.S. GRAD 33 31.43
POST SECONDARY 24 22.86
COLLEGE GRAD 29 27.62
DON'T KNOW 9 8.57

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.95
FINISHED 8TH 12 11.43
H.S. GRAD 33 31.43
POST SECONDARY 22 20.95
COLLEGE GRAD 25 23.81
DON'T KNOW 12 11.43

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 36 33.96
1 OR 2 DAYS 43 40.57
3 OR 4 DAYS 20 18.87
5 TO 10 DAYS 6 5.66
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.94

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 40 38.10
TWO HRS. 28 26.67
THREE HRS. 23 21.90
FOUR HRS. 8 7.62
FIVE HRS. 4 3.81
SIX + HRS. 2 1.90

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 65 61.90
TWO HRS. 10 9.52
THREE HRS. 12 11.43
FOUR HRS. 6 5.71
FIVE HRS. 6 5.71
SIX + HRS. 6 5.71

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 10 9.43
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 22 20.75
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 62 58.49
MILITARY 2 1.89
OTHER 10 9.43

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 29 27.36
A & B 24 22.64
B 13 12.26
B & C 22 20.75
C 4 3.77
C & D 12 11.32
D 1 0.94
BELOW D 1 0.94

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 22 20.75
DON T DO IT 15 14.15
1/2 HR. OR LESS 35 33.02
ONE HOUR 28 26.42
TWO HOURS 5 4.72
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 0.94

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 59 56.19
UNDER 6 HRS. 9 8.57
6 TO 10 HRS. 8 7.62
11 TO 15 HRS. 3 2.86
16 TO 20 HRS. 11 10.48
21 TO 25 HRS. 5 4.76
MORE THAN 25 10 9.52

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 5 4.72
GOOD 45 42.45
AVERAGE 48 45.28
BELOW AVERAGE 6 5.66
POOR 2 1.89

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 34 32.08
1 TO 2 HRS. 19 17.92
3 TO 5 HRS. 7 6.60
6 TO 10 HRS. 13 12.26
11 TO 15 HRS. 24 22.64
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 2.83
MORE THAN 20 6 5.66

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 5 4.72
Architecture & Construction 5 4.72
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 8 7.55
Business, Management & Administration 5 4.72
Education & Training 3 2.83
Finance 1 0.94
Health Science 17 16.04
Hospitality & Tourism 1 0.94
Human Services 10 9.43
Law, Public Safety & Security 7 6.60
Marketing, Sales & Service 1 0.94
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 10 9.43
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 2 1.89
Other 18 16.98
Have not selected a career path 13 12.26

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 6 5.66
Rarely 27 25.47
Occasionally 44 41.51
Regularly 29 27.36

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 10 9.43
Rarely 28 26.42
Occasionally 47 44.34
Regularly 21 19.81

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 5 4.72
Rarely 18 16.98
Occasionally 40 37.74
Regularly 43 40.57

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV 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 12.3 21 19.8 35 33.0 28 26.4 9 8.5 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 9 8.5 10 9.4 47 44.3 33 31.1 7 6.6 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 5 4.7 8 7.5 37 34.9 43 40.6 13 12.3 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 10 9.5 33 31.4 43 41.0 15 14.3 4 3.8 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 17 16.0 37 34.9 33 31.1 16 15.1 3 2.8 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 12 11.3 40 37.7 35 33.0 15 14.2 4 3.8 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 10 9.4 24 22.6 40 37.7 24 22.6 8 7.5 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 18 17.0 28 26.4 44 41.5 10 9.4 6 5.7 0
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 8 7.5 10 9.4 39 36.8 37 34.9 12 11.3 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 42 39.6 26 24.5 24 22.6 11 10.4 3 2.8 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 18 17.0 28 26.4 33 31.1 17 16.0 10 9.4 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV 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. 6 5.7 23 21.9 41 39.0 21 20.0 14 13.3 1
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 8 7.5 51 48.1 34 32.1 9 8.5 4 3.8 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 11 10.4 34 32.1 38 35.8 18 17.0 5 4.7 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 8 7.5 22 20.8 43 40.6 26 24.5 7 6.6 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 57 54.8 33 31.7 10 9.6 1 1.0 3 2.9 2
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 13 12.3 35 33.0 33 31.1 19 17.9 6 5.7 0
35 - I can do well in school. 60 56.6 39 36.8 6 5.7 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 16 15.2 45 42.9 28 26.7 13 12.4 3 2.9 1
37 - I like reading. 21 19.8 19 17.9 20 18.9 17 16.0 29 27.4 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 6 5.7 7 6.7 24 22.9 32 30.5 36 34.3 1
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 15 14.2 47 44.3 31 29.2 9 8.5 4 3.8 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 24 22.6 35 33.0 30 28.3 14 13.2 3 2.8 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 12 11.3 50 47.2 30 28.3 8 7.5 6 5.7 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 8 7.5 43 40.6 40 37.7 13 12.3 2 1.9 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 14 13.2 39 36.8 28 26.4 14 13.2 11 10.4 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 11 10.4 38 35.8 33 31.1 15 14.2 9 8.5 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 13 12.3 39 36.8 37 34.9 12 11.3 5 4.7 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 12 11.4 46 43.8 32 30.5 11 10.5 4 3.8 1
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 16 15.2 36 34.3 32 30.5 17 16.2 4 3.8 1
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 6 5.7 18 17.1 31 29.5 45 42.9 5 4.8 1
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 10 9.4 44 41.5 26 24.5 20 18.9 6 5.7 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 11 10.4 46 43.4 34 32.1 13 12.3 2 1.9 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 26 24.5 51 48.1 19 17.9 7 6.6 3 2.8 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 14 13.2 44 41.5 32 30.2 11 10.4 5 4.7 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 13 12.3 35 33.0 35 33.0 16 15.1 7 6.6 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 21 19.8 39 36.8 35 33.0 7 6.6 4 3.8 0
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 34 32.1 48 45.3 16 15.1 4 3.8 4 3.8 0
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 31 29.5 30 28.6 31 29.5 10 9.5 3 2.9 1
57 - I like going to this school. 24 23.1 36 34.6 22 21.2 12 11.5 10 9.6 2
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 36 34.0 31 29.2 23 21.7 9 8.5 7 6.6 0
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 13 12.3 45 42.5 27 25.5 12 11.3 9 8.5 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 24 22.6 51 48.1 23 21.7 4 3.8 4 3.8 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 24 22.6 45 42.5 20 18.9 11 10.4 6 5.7 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 17 16.0 41 38.7 34 32.1 8 7.5 6 5.7 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 17 16.0 30 28.3 30 28.3 23 21.7 6 5.7 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 20 18.9 54 50.9 28 26.4 2 1.9 2 1.9 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 36 34.0 50 47.2 16 15.1 1 0.9 3 2.8 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 19 17.9 43 40.6 31 29.2 8 7.5 5 4.7 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 22 20.8 38 35.8 28 26.4 14 13.2 4 3.8 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 61 57.5 36 34.0 7 6.6 0 0.0 2 1.9 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 13 12.3 11 10.4 36 34.0 15 14.2 31 29.2 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 12 11.3 43 40.6 30 28.3 15 14.2 6 5.7 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 26 24.5 54 50.9 19 17.9 4 3.8 3 2.8 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 7 6.6 21 19.8 33 31.1 23 21.7 22 20.8 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 4 3.8 25 23.6 50 47.2 18 17.0 9 8.5 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 25 23.6 40 37.7 20 18.9 12 11.3 9 8.5 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 10 9.6 37 35.6 46 44.2 7 6.7 4 3.8 2
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 42 39.6 40 37.7 18 17.0 3 2.8 3 2.8 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 12 11.3 37 34.9 33 31.1 16 15.1 8 7.5 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 25 23.6 41 38.7 31 29.2 3 2.8 6 5.7 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 19 17.9 46 43.4 24 22.6 9 8.5 8 7.5 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008