| Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12) |
| Frequency Distribution Report |
| HOLCOMB HIGH, HOLCOMB R-III School District |
| sec_grade | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 34 | 28.81 |
| 10 | 35 | 29.66 |
| 11 | 32 | 27.12 |
| 12 | 17 | 14.41 |
| What is your sex? | ||
|---|---|---|
| sec1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 65 | 55.08 |
| FEMALE | 53 | 44.92 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
|---|---|---|
| sec2 | Frequency | Percent |
| White (not Hispanic) | 107 | 90.68 |
| African American (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.85 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 8.47 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec3 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 5.08 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 14 | 11.86 |
| H.S. GRAD | 34 | 28.81 |
| POST SECONDARY | 17 | 14.41 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 25 | 21.19 |
| DON'T KNOW | 22 | 18.64 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 3.39 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 14 | 11.86 |
| H.S. GRAD | 53 | 44.92 |
| POST SECONDARY | 15 | 12.71 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 10 | 8.47 |
| DON'T KNOW | 22 | 18.64 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec5 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 52 | 44.07 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 44 | 37.29 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 17 | 14.41 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 2 | 1.69 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 3 | 2.54 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec6 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 35 | 29.91 |
| TWO HRS. | 36 | 30.77 |
| THREE HRS. | 26 | 22.22 |
| FOUR HRS. | 7 | 5.98 |
| FIVE HRS. | 8 | 6.84 |
| SIX + HRS. | 5 | 4.27 |
| How many hours a day do you spend playing on the computer or with video games? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 63 | 53.85 |
| TWO HRS. | 22 | 18.80 |
| THREE HRS. | 11 | 9.40 |
| FOUR HRS. | 6 | 5.13 |
| FIVE HRS. | 6 | 5.13 |
| SIX + HRS. | 9 | 7.69 |
| 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 | 18 | 15.25 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 17 | 14.41 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 64 | 54.24 |
| MILITARY | 5 | 4.24 |
| OTHER | 14 | 11.86 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 28 | 23.73 |
| A & B | 28 | 23.73 |
| B | 18 | 15.25 |
| B & C | 23 | 19.49 |
| C | 8 | 6.78 |
| C & D | 10 | 8.47 |
| D | 1 | 0.85 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 1.69 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 17 | 14.41 |
| DON T DO IT | 14 | 11.86 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 40 | 33.90 |
| ONE HOUR | 25 | 21.19 |
| TWO HOURS | 12 | 10.17 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 8.47 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year. | ||
|---|---|---|
| sec11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 68 | 57.63 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 9 | 7.63 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 11 | 9.32 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 6.78 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 9 | 7.63 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 6 | 5.08 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 7 | 5.93 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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|---|---|---|
| sec12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 27 | 23.08 |
| GOOD | 55 | 47.01 |
| AVERAGE | 24 | 20.51 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 5 | 4.27 |
| POOR | 6 | 5.13 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? | ||
|---|---|---|
| sec13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 45 | 38.14 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 23 | 19.49 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 17 | 14.41 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 11 | 9.32 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 6.78 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 5.93 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 7 | 5.93 |
| Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study? | ||
|---|---|---|
| sec14 | Frequency | Percent |
| Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources | 9 | 7.69 |
| Architecture & Construction | 4 | 3.42 |
| Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | 8 | 6.84 |
| Business, Management & Administration | 1 | 0.85 |
| Education & Training | 7 | 5.98 |
| Government & Public Administration | 1 | 0.85 |
| Health Science | 14 | 11.97 |
| Hospitality & Tourism | 1 | 0.85 |
| Human Services | 4 | 3.42 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 0.85 |
| Law, Public Safety & Security | 8 | 6.84 |
| Marketing, Sales & Service | 4 | 3.42 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics | 8 | 6.84 |
| Transportation, Distribution & Logistics | 2 | 1.71 |
| Other | 28 | 23.93 |
| Have not selected a career path | 17 | 14.53 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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|---|---|---|
| sec15 | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 16 | 13.56 |
| Rarely | 27 | 22.88 |
| Occasionally | 36 | 30.51 |
| Regularly | 39 | 33.05 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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|---|---|---|
| sec16 | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 20 | 16.95 |
| Rarely | 26 | 22.03 |
| Occasionally | 39 | 33.05 |
| Regularly | 33 | 27.97 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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|---|---|---|
| sec17 | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 11 | 9.40 |
| Rarely | 18 | 15.38 |
| Occasionally | 34 | 29.06 |
| Regularly | 54 | 46.15 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2007 |
| Tables Generated January 09, 2008 |
| Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12) |
| Frequency Distribution Report |
| HOLCOMB HIGH, HOLCOMB R-III School District |
| Regularly | Often | Occasionally | Rarely | Not at all |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 18 - I am taught effective note-taking skills | 6 | 5.1 | 25 | 21.2 | 44 | 37.3 | 28 | 23.7 | 15 | 12.7 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers place students in small groups | 4 | 3.4 | 18 | 15.3 | 48 | 40.7 | 36 | 30.5 | 12 | 10.2 | 0 |
| 20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts | 9 | 7.6 | 25 | 21.2 | 31 | 26.3 | 37 | 31.4 | 16 | 13.6 | 0 |
| 21 - I am asked to summarize new material | 12 | 10.2 | 28 | 23.7 | 34 | 28.8 | 36 | 30.5 | 8 | 6.8 | 0 |
| 22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work | 24 | 20.5 | 35 | 29.9 | 31 | 26.5 | 22 | 18.8 | 5 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences | 17 | 14.4 | 25 | 21.2 | 43 | 36.4 | 23 | 19.5 | 10 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects | 15 | 12.8 | 28 | 23.9 | 34 | 29.1 | 31 | 26.5 | 9 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material | 14 | 12.0 | 33 | 28.2 | 36 | 30.8 | 25 | 21.4 | 9 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students | 7 | 5.9 | 24 | 20.3 | 43 | 36.4 | 29 | 24.6 | 15 | 12.7 | 0 |
| 27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information | 45 | 38.1 | 26 | 22.0 | 29 | 24.6 | 13 | 11.0 | 5 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly | 31 | 26.3 | 30 | 25.4 | 22 | 18.6 | 20 | 16.9 | 15 | 12.7 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2007 |
| Tables Generated January 09, 2008 |
| Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12) |
| Frequency Distribution Report |
| HOLCOMB HIGH, HOLCOMB R-III School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 29 - My opinion is valued by teachers and administrators. | 10 | 8.5 | 30 | 25.4 | 46 | 39.0 | 11 | 9.3 | 21 | 17.8 | 0 |
| 30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. | 25 | 21.2 | 49 | 41.5 | 26 | 22.0 | 8 | 6.8 | 10 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. | 15 | 12.7 | 45 | 38.1 | 34 | 28.8 | 13 | 11.0 | 11 | 9.3 | 0 |
| 32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. | 13 | 11.1 | 40 | 34.2 | 41 | 35.0 | 19 | 16.2 | 4 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. | 62 | 52.5 | 26 | 22.0 | 23 | 19.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 4 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. | 19 | 16.1 | 40 | 33.9 | 31 | 26.3 | 12 | 10.2 | 16 | 13.6 | 0 |
| 35 - I can do well in school. | 58 | 49.2 | 34 | 28.8 | 17 | 14.4 | 3 | 2.5 | 6 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 36 - I learn a lot in this school. | 41 | 34.7 | 45 | 38.1 | 18 | 15.3 | 5 | 4.2 | 9 | 7.6 | 0 |
| 37 - I like reading. | 20 | 16.9 | 20 | 16.9 | 28 | 23.7 | 16 | 13.6 | 34 | 28.8 | 0 |
| 38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. | 17 | 14.5 | 19 | 16.2 | 31 | 26.5 | 22 | 18.8 | 28 | 23.9 | 1 |
| 39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. | 22 | 18.6 | 40 | 33.9 | 30 | 25.4 | 14 | 11.9 | 12 | 10.2 | 0 |
| 40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 16 | 13.7 | 34 | 29.1 | 32 | 27.4 | 21 | 17.9 | 14 | 12.0 | 1 |
| 41 - My school building is in good condition. | 34 | 29.1 | 44 | 37.6 | 25 | 21.4 | 11 | 9.4 | 3 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 23 | 19.5 | 43 | 36.4 | 33 | 28.0 | 9 | 7.6 | 10 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 22 | 18.8 | 43 | 36.8 | 27 | 23.1 | 10 | 8.5 | 15 | 12.8 | 1 |
| 44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 25 | 21.4 | 35 | 29.9 | 34 | 29.1 | 10 | 8.5 | 13 | 11.1 | 1 |
| 45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. | 19 | 16.2 | 33 | 28.2 | 46 | 39.3 | 9 | 7.7 | 10 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 22 | 19.0 | 53 | 45.7 | 24 | 20.7 | 9 | 7.8 | 8 | 6.9 | 2 |
| 47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 25 | 21.4 | 39 | 33.3 | 34 | 29.1 | 12 | 10.3 | 7 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 48 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 12 | 10.3 | 15 | 12.8 | 39 | 33.3 | 42 | 35.9 | 9 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 18 | 15.4 | 41 | 35.0 | 36 | 30.8 | 11 | 9.4 | 11 | 9.4 | 1 |
| 50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 25 | 21.4 | 49 | 41.9 | 28 | 23.9 | 10 | 8.5 | 5 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 35 | 29.9 | 32 | 27.4 | 29 | 24.8 | 7 | 6.0 | 14 | 12.0 | 1 |
| 52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 17 | 14.5 | 46 | 39.3 | 35 | 29.9 | 8 | 6.8 | 11 | 9.4 | 1 |
| 53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 21 | 17.9 | 44 | 37.6 | 31 | 26.5 | 11 | 9.4 | 10 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 54 - I feel safe at school. | 42 | 35.9 | 28 | 23.9 | 28 | 23.9 | 14 | 12.0 | 5 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 55 | 47.4 | 29 | 25.0 | 25 | 21.6 | 3 | 2.6 | 4 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 33 | 28.2 | 29 | 24.8 | 35 | 29.9 | 14 | 12.0 | 6 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 57 - I like going to this school. | 38 | 32.5 | 37 | 31.6 | 27 | 23.1 | 4 | 3.4 | 11 | 9.4 | 1 |
| 58 - This community is a good place to grow up. | 40 | 34.2 | 31 | 26.5 | 33 | 28.2 | 5 | 4.3 | 8 | 6.8 | 1 |
| 59 - I am treated fairly at school. | 30 | 25.4 | 33 | 28.0 | 30 | 25.4 | 10 | 8.5 | 15 | 12.7 | 0 |
| 60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 29 | 24.6 | 48 | 40.7 | 25 | 21.2 | 8 | 6.8 | 8 | 6.8 | 0 |
| 61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 28 | 23.7 | 34 | 28.8 | 35 | 29.7 | 10 | 8.5 | 11 | 9.3 | 0 |
| 62 - The community is proud of this school. | 36 | 30.5 | 40 | 33.9 | 31 | 26.3 | 7 | 5.9 | 4 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. | 26 | 22.0 | 28 | 23.7 | 38 | 32.2 | 16 | 13.6 | 10 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 38 | 32.2 | 38 | 32.2 | 28 | 23.7 | 7 | 5.9 | 7 | 5.9 | 0 |
| 65 - My teachers think I can learn. | 48 | 40.7 | 35 | 29.7 | 23 | 19.5 | 6 | 5.1 | 6 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 66 - My teachers are good teachers. | 35 | 29.7 | 41 | 34.7 | 29 | 24.6 | 5 | 4.2 | 8 | 6.8 | 0 |
| 67 - Students at my school are friendly. | 19 | 16.1 | 30 | 25.4 | 44 | 37.3 | 13 | 11.0 | 12 | 10.2 | 0 |
| 68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 76 | 64.4 | 18 | 15.3 | 14 | 11.9 | 4 | 3.4 | 6 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 69 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 15 | 12.7 | 17 | 14.4 | 26 | 22.0 | 13 | 11.0 | 47 | 39.8 | 0 |
| 70 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 33 | 28.2 | 32 | 27.4 | 35 | 29.9 | 6 | 5.1 | 11 | 9.4 | 1 |
| 71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 48 | 41.0 | 34 | 29.1 | 22 | 18.8 | 5 | 4.3 | 8 | 6.8 | 1 |
| 72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 32 | 27.1 | 33 | 28.0 | 30 | 25.4 | 6 | 5.1 | 17 | 14.4 | 0 |
| 73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. | 22 | 18.6 | 43 | 36.4 | 39 | 33.1 | 7 | 5.9 | 7 | 5.9 | 0 |
| 74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 56 | 47.5 | 32 | 27.1 | 18 | 15.3 | 6 | 5.1 | 6 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 20 | 17.1 | 31 | 26.5 | 53 | 45.3 | 7 | 6.0 | 6 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 64 | 54.2 | 21 | 17.8 | 19 | 16.1 | 7 | 5.9 | 7 | 5.9 | 0 |
| 77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. | 25 | 21.2 | 40 | 33.9 | 36 | 30.5 | 9 | 7.6 | 8 | 6.8 | 0 |
| 78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 42 | 35.6 | 43 | 36.4 | 18 | 15.3 | 4 | 3.4 | 11 | 9.3 | 0 |
| 79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. | 45 | 38.1 | 40 | 33.9 | 22 | 18.6 | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | 6.8 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2007 |
| Tables Generated January 09, 2008 |