Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN SR. HIGH, SULLIVAN School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 189 26.47
10 207 28.99
11 150 21.01
12 168 23.53

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 365 51.12
FEMALE 349 48.88

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 678 95.09
African American (not Hispanic) 6 0.84
Asian 7 0.98
American Indian 13 1.82
Hispanic 9 1.26

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 1.26
FINISHED 8TH 59 8.27
H.S. GRAD 195 27.35
POST SECONDARY 162 22.72
COLLEGE GRAD 201 28.19
DON'T KNOW 87 12.20

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 14 1.96
FINISHED 8TH 53 7.42
H.S. GRAD 235 32.91
POST SECONDARY 158 22.13
COLLEGE GRAD 148 20.73
DON'T KNOW 106 14.85

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 297 41.77
1 OR 2 DAYS 282 39.66
3 OR 4 DAYS 84 11.81
5 TO 10 DAYS 36 5.06
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 1.69

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 271 38.39
TWO HRS. 179 25.35
THREE HRS. 140 19.83
FOUR HRS. 59 8.36
FIVE HRS. 25 3.54
SIX + HRS. 32 4.53

Frequency Missing = 8


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 324 45.89
TWO HRS. 154 21.81
THREE HRS. 88 12.46
FOUR HRS. 75 10.62
FIVE HRS. 22 3.12
SIX + HRS. 43 6.09

Frequency Missing = 8


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 78 10.94
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 142 19.92
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 394 55.26
MILITARY 32 4.49
OTHER 67 9.40

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 156 21.91
A & B 204 28.65
B 77 10.81
B & C 147 20.65
C 52 7.30
C & D 53 7.44
D 9 1.26
BELOW D 14 1.97

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 74 10.38
DON T DO IT 84 11.78
1/2 HR. OR LESS 219 30.72
ONE HOUR 211 29.59
TWO HOURS 79 11.08
MORE THAN 2 HRS 46 6.45

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 411 57.81
UNDER 6 HRS. 50 7.03
6 TO 10 HRS. 48 6.75
11 TO 15 HRS. 48 6.75
16 TO 20 HRS. 71 9.99
21 TO 25 HRS. 49 6.89
MORE THAN 25 34 4.78

Frequency Missing = 3


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 137 19.24
GOOD 369 51.83
AVERAGE 180 25.28
BELOW AVERAGE 11 1.54
POOR 15 2.11

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 304 42.70
1 TO 2 HRS. 129 18.12
3 TO 5 HRS. 85 11.94
6 TO 10 HRS. 89 12.50
11 TO 15 HRS. 74 10.39
16 TO 20 HRS. 19 2.67
MORE THAN 20 12 1.69

Frequency Missing = 2


Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 26 3.64
Architecture & Construction 43 6.02
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 55 7.70
Business, Management & Administration 58 8.12
Education & Training 50 7.00
Finance 3 0.42
Government & Public Administration 2 0.28
Health Science 75 10.50
Hospitality & Tourism 3 0.42
Human Services 96 13.45
Information Technology 8 1.12
Law, Public Safety & Security 26 3.64
Manufacturing 5 0.70
Marketing, Sales & Service 10 1.40
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 98 13.73
Other 102 14.29
Have not selected a career path 54 7.56

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 61 8.57
Rarely 159 22.33
Occasionally 262 36.80
Regularly 230 32.30

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 60 8.47
Rarely 198 27.97
Occasionally 292 41.24
Regularly 158 22.32

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 33 4.67
Rarely 127 17.99
Occasionally 268 37.96
Regularly 278 39.38

Frequency Missing = 8


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN SR. HIGH, SULLIVAN 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 83 11.6 225 31.5 250 35.0 124 17.4 32 4.5 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 36 5.0 133 18.7 342 48.0 178 25.0 24 3.4 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 35 4.9 103 14.4 268 37.6 248 34.8 59 8.3 1
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 47 6.6 171 24.2 264 37.3 169 23.9 57 8.1 6
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 97 13.6 186 26.1 242 34.0 136 19.1 51 7.2 2
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 65 9.2 207 29.2 295 41.5 115 16.2 28 3.9 4
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 90 12.6 192 26.9 240 33.7 147 20.6 44 6.2 1
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 112 15.8 221 31.1 234 32.9 108 15.2 36 5.1 3
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 48 6.8 142 20.0 253 35.6 207 29.2 60 8.5 4
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 230 32.3 228 32.0 158 22.2 72 10.1 25 3.5 1
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 185 26.1 251 35.4 163 23.0 70 9.9 40 5.6 5

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN SR. HIGH, SULLIVAN 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. 31 4.4 221 31.0 299 42.0 102 14.3 59 8.3 2
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 86 12.1 347 48.7 192 27.0 69 9.7 18 2.5 2
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 66 9.3 317 44.6 197 27.7 104 14.6 26 3.7 4
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 51 7.2 241 33.9 269 37.9 118 16.6 31 4.4 4
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 406 57.3 194 27.4 75 10.6 17 2.4 17 2.4 5
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 63 8.9 221 31.1 224 31.5 122 17.2 81 11.4 3
35 - I can do well in school. 351 49.3 279 39.2 59 8.3 10 1.4 13 1.8 2
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 181 25.4 308 43.3 162 22.8 42 5.9 19 2.7 2
37 - I like reading. 171 24.1 127 17.9 153 21.5 121 17.0 139 19.5 3
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 72 10.2 71 10.0 229 32.3 170 24.0 167 23.6 5
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 68 9.6 290 40.7 232 32.6 93 13.1 29 4.1 2
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 40 5.6 193 27.1 276 38.8 150 21.1 53 7.4 2
41 - My school building is in good condition. 185 26.0 358 50.4 118 16.6 31 4.4 19 2.7 3
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 106 14.9 340 47.9 186 26.2 61 8.6 17 2.4 4
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 80 11.3 275 38.8 214 30.2 89 12.6 51 7.2 5
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 68 9.6 237 33.3 274 38.5 94 13.2 39 5.5 2
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 86 12.1 274 38.6 216 30.4 95 13.4 39 5.5 4
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 89 12.5 337 47.5 215 30.3 49 6.9 20 2.8 4
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 92 12.9 289 40.6 214 30.1 77 10.8 40 5.6 2
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 51 7.2 95 13.4 248 35.0 258 36.4 57 8.0 5
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 62 8.7 272 38.3 232 32.6 101 14.2 44 6.2 3
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 123 17.3 381 53.6 155 21.8 36 5.1 16 2.3 3
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 173 24.4 336 47.3 133 18.7 43 6.1 25 3.5 4
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 104 14.6 308 43.3 200 28.1 73 10.3 26 3.7 3
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 72 10.1 282 39.7 232 32.6 89 12.5 36 5.1 3
54 - I feel safe at school. 176 24.8 294 41.5 152 21.4 51 7.2 36 5.1 5
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 233 32.8 340 47.9 104 14.6 19 2.7 14 2.0 4
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 327 46.0 170 23.9 158 22.2 35 4.9 21 3.0 3
57 - I like going to this school. 130 18.3 280 39.4 184 25.9 52 7.3 65 9.1 3
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 122 17.2 273 38.5 210 29.6 66 9.3 39 5.5 4
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 94 13.2 346 48.7 178 25.0 47 6.6 46 6.5 3
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 130 18.3 347 48.8 169 23.8 34 4.8 31 4.4 3
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 123 17.3 271 38.2 187 26.3 80 11.3 49 6.9 4
62 - The community is proud of this school. 132 18.6 321 45.1 208 29.3 31 4.4 19 2.7 3
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 128 18.0 147 20.7 263 37.0 132 18.6 40 5.6 4
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 147 20.7 359 50.5 156 21.9 32 4.5 17 2.4 3
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 213 29.9 362 50.8 97 13.6 16 2.2 24 3.4 2
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 156 22.0 330 46.5 178 25.1 23 3.2 23 3.2 4
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 63 8.8 279 39.2 243 34.1 77 10.8 50 7.0 2
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 373 52.5 239 33.6 72 10.1 14 2.0 13 1.8 3
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 89 12.5 93 13.0 186 26.1 182 25.5 164 23.0 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 102 14.3 346 48.5 184 25.8 47 6.6 34 4.8 1
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 185 25.9 342 48.0 151 21.2 22 3.1 13 1.8 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 70 9.8 286 40.1 214 30.0 85 11.9 59 8.3 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 80 11.2 272 38.1 274 38.4 64 9.0 23 3.2 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 144 20.2 290 40.6 171 23.9 72 10.1 37 5.2 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 57 8.0 250 35.1 341 47.9 37 5.2 27 3.8 2
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 170 23.8 299 41.9 154 21.6 47 6.6 44 6.2 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 102 14.3 298 41.7 210 29.4 70 9.8 34 4.8 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 198 27.7 331 46.4 138 19.3 25 3.5 22 3.1 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 174 24.4 335 47.0 157 22.0 28 3.9 19 2.7 1

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