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

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 90 28.04
10 82 25.55
11 81 25.23
12 68 21.18

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 166 51.88
FEMALE 154 48.13

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 302 94.08
African American (not Hispanic) 2 0.62
Asian 4 1.25
American Indian 5 1.56
Hispanic 8 2.49

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.62
FINISHED 8TH 15 4.67
H.S. GRAD 73 22.74
POST SECONDARY 74 23.05
COLLEGE GRAD 134 41.74
DON'T KNOW 23 7.17

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.93
FINISHED 8TH 15 4.67
H.S. GRAD 112 34.89
POST SECONDARY 68 21.18
COLLEGE GRAD 70 21.81
DON'T KNOW 53 16.51

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 140 43.89
1 OR 2 DAYS 110 34.48
3 OR 4 DAYS 48 15.05
5 TO 10 DAYS 16 5.02
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 5 1.57

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 152 47.50
TWO HRS. 83 25.94
THREE HRS. 42 13.13
FOUR HRS. 29 9.06
FIVE HRS. 10 3.13
SIX + HRS. 4 1.25

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 174 54.89
TWO HRS. 55 17.35
THREE HRS. 38 11.99
FOUR HRS. 24 7.57
FIVE HRS. 9 2.84
SIX + HRS. 17 5.36

Frequency Missing = 4


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 40 12.46
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 60 18.69
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 177 55.14
MILITARY 22 6.85
OTHER 22 6.85

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 122 38.13
A & B 94 29.38
B 21 6.56
B & C 40 12.50
C 17 5.31
C & D 14 4.38
D 5 1.56
BELOW D 7 2.19

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 33 10.31
DON T DO IT 22 6.88
1/2 HR. OR LESS 98 30.63
ONE HOUR 102 31.88
TWO HOURS 44 13.75
MORE THAN 2 HRS 21 6.56

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 169 52.81
UNDER 6 HRS. 31 9.69
6 TO 10 HRS. 29 9.06
11 TO 15 HRS. 26 8.13
16 TO 20 HRS. 26 8.13
21 TO 25 HRS. 16 5.00
MORE THAN 25 23 7.19

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 21 6.56
GOOD 130 40.63
AVERAGE 134 41.88
BELOW AVERAGE 21 6.56
POOR 14 4.38

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 111 34.80
1 TO 2 HRS. 68 21.32
3 TO 5 HRS. 42 13.17
6 TO 10 HRS. 21 6.58
11 TO 15 HRS. 46 14.42
16 TO 20 HRS. 17 5.33
MORE THAN 20 14 4.39

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 37 11.56
Architecture & Construction 20 6.25
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 28 8.75
Business, Management & Administration 22 6.88
Education & Training 27 8.44
Finance 2 0.63
Government & Public Administration 1 0.31
Health Science 33 10.31
Hospitality & Tourism 2 0.63
Human Services 35 10.94
Information Technology 3 0.94
Law, Public Safety & Security 14 4.38
Manufacturing 9 2.81
Marketing, Sales & Service 1 0.31
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 20 6.25
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 1 0.31
Other 30 9.38
Have not selected a career path 35 10.94

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 26 8.10
Rarely 100 31.15
Occasionally 103 32.09
Regularly 92 28.66

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 33 10.31
Rarely 97 30.31
Occasionally 127 39.69
Regularly 63 19.69

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 26 8.13
Rarely 70 21.88
Occasionally 122 38.13
Regularly 102 31.88

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON SR. HIGH, TRENTON R-IX 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 35 10.9 72 22.4 113 35.2 82 25.5 19 5.9 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 35 10.9 98 30.6 133 41.6 48 15.0 6 1.9 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 25 7.8 56 17.4 123 38.3 93 29.0 24 7.5 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 22 6.9 73 22.8 124 38.8 83 25.9 18 5.6 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 25 7.8 61 19.1 117 36.6 96 30.0 21 6.6 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 16 5.0 70 22.0 134 42.1 85 26.7 13 4.1 3
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 29 9.1 96 30.0 106 33.1 69 21.6 20 6.3 1
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 38 11.9 70 21.9 120 37.5 67 20.9 25 7.8 1
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 32 10.0 79 24.7 98 30.6 77 24.1 34 10.6 1
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 106 33.0 91 28.3 72 22.4 40 12.5 12 3.7 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 68 21.2 93 29.0 87 27.1 45 14.0 28 8.7 0

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON SR. HIGH, TRENTON R-IX 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. 9 2.8 84 26.4 115 36.2 64 20.1 46 14.5 3
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 29 9.1 155 48.6 100 31.3 26 8.2 9 2.8 2
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 24 7.5 87 27.3 132 41.4 46 14.4 30 9.4 2
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 11 3.5 83 26.1 141 44.3 60 18.9 23 7.2 3
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 145 45.5 108 33.9 47 14.7 12 3.8 7 2.2 2
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 28 8.8 79 24.8 122 38.4 53 16.7 36 11.3 3
35 - I can do well in school. 150 47.0 111 34.8 42 13.2 8 2.5 8 2.5 2
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 34 10.7 144 45.1 91 28.5 26 8.2 24 7.5 2
37 - I like reading. 79 24.8 71 22.3 53 16.6 49 15.4 67 21.0 2
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 32 10.0 37 11.6 103 32.3 62 19.4 85 26.6 2
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 16 5.0 104 32.4 120 37.4 60 18.7 21 6.5 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 16 5.0 102 31.8 111 34.6 69 21.5 23 7.2 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 40 12.5 151 47.0 95 29.6 24 7.5 11 3.4 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 33 10.3 145 45.2 89 27.7 36 11.2 18 5.6 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 37 11.5 101 31.5 110 34.3 46 14.3 27 8.4 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 26 8.1 83 25.9 132 41.3 48 15.0 31 9.7 1
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 18 5.6 86 26.8 125 38.9 63 19.6 29 9.0 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 22 6.9 121 37.7 125 38.9 38 11.8 15 4.7 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 34 10.6 109 34.0 112 34.9 48 15.0 18 5.6 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 25 7.8 47 14.6 126 39.3 103 32.1 20 6.2 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 17 5.3 102 31.9 106 33.1 76 23.8 19 5.9 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 34 10.6 160 50.0 81 25.3 31 9.7 14 4.4 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 62 19.4 137 42.9 80 25.1 32 10.0 8 2.5 2
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 29 9.1 110 34.5 127 39.8 34 10.7 19 6.0 2
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 16 5.0 100 31.3 125 39.1 57 17.8 22 6.9 1
54 - I feel safe at school. 57 17.8 114 35.6 97 30.3 30 9.4 22 6.9 1
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 103 32.2 141 44.1 64 20.0 8 2.5 4 1.3 1
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 100 31.3 92 28.8 89 27.8 26 8.1 13 4.1 1
57 - I like going to this school. 42 13.2 115 36.1 80 25.1 42 13.2 40 12.5 2
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 55 17.2 107 33.4 90 28.1 42 13.1 26 8.1 1
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 34 10.6 124 38.6 104 32.4 36 11.2 23 7.2 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 37 11.6 141 44.1 82 25.6 38 11.9 22 6.9 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 45 14.0 111 34.6 97 30.2 51 15.9 17 5.3 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 104 32.4 110 34.3 83 25.9 13 4.0 11 3.4 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 40 12.5 91 28.4 110 34.4 64 20.0 15 4.7 1
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 54 16.8 154 48.0 89 27.7 20 6.2 4 1.2 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 81 25.2 147 45.8 78 24.3 8 2.5 7 2.2 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 41 12.8 128 40.0 108 33.8 26 8.1 17 5.3 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 21 6.5 115 35.8 129 40.2 38 11.8 18 5.6 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 161 50.3 105 32.8 44 13.8 7 2.2 3 0.9 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 52 16.2 53 16.5 79 24.6 82 25.5 55 17.1 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 26 8.1 139 43.4 108 33.8 32 10.0 15 4.7 1
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 75 23.4 146 45.5 81 25.2 9 2.8 10 3.1 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 31 9.7 98 30.5 102 31.8 54 16.8 36 11.2 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 20 6.2 88 27.4 153 47.7 44 13.7 16 5.0 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 97 30.3 122 38.1 66 20.6 15 4.7 20 6.3 1
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 21 6.5 97 30.2 169 52.6 24 7.5 10 3.1 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 70 21.8 113 35.2 71 22.1 37 11.5 30 9.3 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 32 10.0 96 29.9 123 38.3 48 15.0 22 6.9 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 59 18.4 145 45.2 92 28.7 16 5.0 9 2.8 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 50 15.6 134 41.7 103 32.1 20 6.2 14 4.4 0

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