Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
COLE CO. R-V School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 68 29.96
10 51 22.47
11 58 25.55
12 50 22.03

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 111 49.12
FEMALE 115 50.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 214 94.69
African American (not Hispanic) 3 1.33
Asian 1 0.44
American Indian 5 2.21
Hispanic 3 1.33

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 16 7.08
H.S. GRAD 94 41.59
POST SECONDARY 48 21.24
COLLEGE GRAD 52 23.01
DON'T KNOW 16 7.08

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.89
FINISHED 8TH 16 7.11
H.S. GRAD 110 48.89
POST SECONDARY 33 14.67
COLLEGE GRAD 30 13.33
DON'T KNOW 34 15.11

Frequency Missing = 2


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 80 35.24
1 OR 2 DAYS 104 45.81
3 OR 4 DAYS 25 11.01
5 TO 10 DAYS 17 7.49
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.44

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 73 32.74
TWO HRS. 63 28.25
THREE HRS. 58 26.01
FOUR HRS. 18 8.07
FIVE HRS. 7 3.14
SIX + HRS. 4 1.79

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 142 64.25
TWO HRS. 29 13.12
THREE HRS. 26 11.76
FOUR HRS. 15 6.79
FIVE HRS. 5 2.26
SIX + HRS. 4 1.81

Frequency Missing = 6


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 26 11.45
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 33 14.54
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 118 51.98
MILITARY 25 11.01
OTHER 25 11.01

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 67 29.65
A & B 63 27.88
B 19 8.41
B & C 41 18.14
C 13 5.75
C & D 16 7.08
D 6 2.65
BELOW D 1 0.44

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 38 16.81
DON T DO IT 17 7.52
1/2 HR. OR LESS 74 32.74
ONE HOUR 64 28.32
TWO HOURS 25 11.06
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 3.54

Frequency Missing = 1


About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 123 54.67
UNDER 6 HRS. 16 7.11
6 TO 10 HRS. 17 7.56
11 TO 15 HRS. 14 6.22
16 TO 20 HRS. 34 15.11
21 TO 25 HRS. 13 5.78
MORE THAN 25 8 3.56

Frequency Missing = 2


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 16 7.08
GOOD 81 35.84
AVERAGE 110 48.67
BELOW AVERAGE 13 5.75
POOR 6 2.65

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 57 25.11
1 TO 2 HRS. 63 27.75
3 TO 5 HRS. 35 15.42
6 TO 10 HRS. 37 16.30
11 TO 15 HRS. 21 9.25
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 4.41
MORE THAN 20 4 1.76

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 17 7.49
Architecture & Construction 19 8.37
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 16 7.05
Business, Management & Administration 17 7.49
Education & Training 15 6.61
Finance 2 0.88
Health Science 24 10.57
Hospitality & Tourism 1 0.44
Human Services 13 5.73
Information Technology 2 0.88
Law, Public Safety & Security 9 3.96
Manufacturing 3 1.32
Marketing, Sales & Service 2 0.88
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 11 4.85
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 2 0.88
Other 51 22.47
Have not selected a career path 23 10.13

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 14 6.19
Rarely 48 21.24
Occasionally 97 42.92
Regularly 67 29.65

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 17 7.52
Rarely 68 30.09
Occasionally 99 43.81
Regularly 42 18.58

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 14 6.19
Rarely 37 16.37
Occasionally 94 41.59
Regularly 81 35.84

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
COLE CO. 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 20 8.8 73 32.2 81 35.7 39 17.2 14 6.2 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 6 2.6 31 13.7 86 37.9 91 40.1 13 5.7 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 3 1.3 32 14.1 77 33.9 81 35.7 34 15.0 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 10 4.4 46 20.3 73 32.2 80 35.2 18 7.9 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 12 5.3 32 14.1 81 35.7 79 34.8 23 10.1 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 13 5.8 54 24.0 98 43.6 43 19.1 17 7.6 2
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 24 10.6 71 31.3 74 32.6 48 21.1 10 4.4 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 18 7.9 63 27.8 76 33.5 55 24.2 15 6.6 0
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 13 5.7 32 14.1 81 35.7 78 34.4 23 10.1 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 88 38.9 54 23.9 45 19.9 36 15.9 3 1.3 1
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 55 24.2 73 32.2 54 23.8 26 11.5 19 8.4 0

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
COLE CO. 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. 11 4.8 74 32.6 89 39.2 31 13.7 22 9.7 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 26 11.5 110 48.7 59 26.1 22 9.7 9 4.0 1
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 17 7.5 66 29.2 95 42.0 34 15.0 14 6.2 1
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 9 4.0 59 26.1 105 46.5 41 18.1 12 5.3 1
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 120 52.9 67 29.5 33 14.5 7 3.1 0 0.0 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 28 12.3 72 31.7 78 34.4 34 15.0 15 6.6 0
35 - I can do well in school. 107 47.1 88 38.8 27 11.9 4 1.8 1 0.4 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 31 13.7 111 48.9 57 25.1 19 8.4 9 4.0 0
37 - I like reading. 43 19.0 47 20.8 50 22.1 30 13.3 56 24.8 1
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 11 4.8 27 11.9 49 21.6 54 23.8 86 37.9 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 20 8.8 79 34.8 80 35.2 38 16.7 10 4.4 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 7.9 81 35.7 84 37.0 35 15.4 9 4.0 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 25 11.1 103 45.6 72 31.9 20 8.8 6 2.7 1
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 28 12.4 100 44.2 68 30.1 23 10.2 7 3.1 1
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 26 11.5 93 41.2 72 31.9 18 8.0 17 7.5 1
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 29 12.8 81 35.7 75 33.0 28 12.3 14 6.2 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 33 14.5 78 34.4 74 32.6 27 11.9 15 6.6 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 25 11.0 97 42.7 79 34.8 17 7.5 9 4.0 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 29 12.8 89 39.2 76 33.5 26 11.5 7 3.1 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 18 8.0 51 22.7 75 33.3 67 29.8 14 6.2 2
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 19 8.4 84 37.2 81 35.8 30 13.3 12 5.3 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 27 11.9 111 49.1 68 30.1 16 7.1 4 1.8 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 47 20.8 104 46.0 56 24.8 14 6.2 5 2.2 1
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 24 10.6 83 36.7 88 38.9 18 8.0 13 5.8 1
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 22 9.7 79 35.0 83 36.7 31 13.7 11 4.9 1
54 - I feel safe at school. 55 24.4 93 41.3 56 24.9 13 5.8 8 3.6 2
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 70 31.1 104 46.2 41 18.2 7 3.1 3 1.3 2
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 94 41.8 58 25.8 50 22.2 17 7.6 6 2.7 2
57 - I like going to this school. 58 25.9 72 32.1 55 24.6 20 8.9 19 8.5 3
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 51 22.7 73 32.4 62 27.6 22 9.8 17 7.6 2
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 30 13.3 105 46.5 51 22.6 25 11.1 15 6.6 1
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 42 18.6 107 47.3 55 24.3 14 6.2 8 3.5 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 42 18.6 96 42.5 57 25.2 22 9.7 9 4.0 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 21 9.4 82 36.6 95 42.4 19 8.5 7 3.1 3
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 24 10.6 37 16.4 73 32.3 67 29.6 25 11.1 1
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 53 23.5 109 48.2 48 21.2 11 4.9 5 2.2 1
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 61 27.0 112 49.6 42 18.6 6 2.7 5 2.2 1
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 39 17.3 99 43.8 70 31.0 13 5.8 5 2.2 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 25 11.1 90 39.8 76 33.6 19 8.4 16 7.1 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 128 56.9 71 31.6 24 10.7 2 0.9 0 0.0 2
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 30 13.2 29 12.8 53 23.3 44 19.4 71 31.3 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 31 13.7 108 47.6 63 27.8 15 6.6 10 4.4 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 52 22.9 95 41.9 68 30.0 9 4.0 3 1.3 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 21 9.3 63 27.9 73 32.3 43 19.0 26 11.5 1
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 11 4.9 58 25.7 118 52.2 27 11.9 12 5.3 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 24 10.6 62 27.3 67 29.5 43 18.9 31 13.7 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 7.5 67 29.6 112 49.6 23 10.2 7 3.1 1
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 30 13.2 73 32.2 66 29.1 30 13.2 28 12.3 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 21 9.3 69 30.4 91 40.1 30 13.2 16 7.0 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 44 19.5 91 40.3 61 27.0 22 9.7 8 3.5 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 36 15.9 93 41.2 75 33.2 11 4.9 11 4.9 1

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