Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NORTH HARRISON R-III School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 11 23.91
10 18 39.13
11 8 17.39
12 9 19.57

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 24 52.17
FEMALE 22 47.83

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 43 93.48
African American (not Hispanic) 1 2.17
Asian 2 4.35

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
H.S. GRAD 15 32.61
POST SECONDARY 15 32.61
COLLEGE GRAD 9 19.57
DON'T KNOW 7 15.22

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 1 2.17
H.S. GRAD 20 43.48
POST SECONDARY 10 21.74
COLLEGE GRAD 10 21.74
DON'T KNOW 5 10.87

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 23 50.00
1 OR 2 DAYS 17 36.96
3 OR 4 DAYS 4 8.70
5 TO 10 DAYS 1 2.17
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 2.17

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 19 41.30
TWO HRS. 13 28.26
THREE HRS. 7 15.22
FOUR HRS. 4 8.70
SIX + HRS. 3 6.52

How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 29 63.04
TWO HRS. 8 17.39
THREE HRS. 4 8.70
FIVE HRS. 2 4.35
SIX + HRS. 3 6.52

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 9 19.57
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 10 21.74
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 23 50.00
MILITARY 1 2.17
OTHER 3 6.52

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 12 26.09
A & B 15 32.61
B 6 13.04
B & C 10 21.74
C 2 4.35
D 1 2.17

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 5 10.87
DON T DO IT 8 17.39
1/2 HR. OR LESS 8 17.39
ONE HOUR 12 26.09
TWO HOURS 11 23.91
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 4.35

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 25 54.35
UNDER 6 HRS. 7 15.22
6 TO 10 HRS. 2 4.35
11 TO 15 HRS. 2 4.35
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 6.52
21 TO 25 HRS. 1 2.17
MORE THAN 25 6 13.04

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 4 9.09
GOOD 22 50.00
AVERAGE 14 31.82
POOR 4 9.09

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 11 24.44
1 TO 2 HRS. 8 17.78
3 TO 5 HRS. 4 8.89
6 TO 10 HRS. 8 17.78
11 TO 15 HRS. 8 17.78
16 TO 20 HRS. 1 2.22
MORE THAN 20 5 11.11

Frequency Missing = 1


Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 8 17.39
Architecture & Construction 1 2.17
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 4 8.70
Business, Management & Administration 3 6.52
Education & Training 3 6.52
Finance 1 2.17
Health Science 3 6.52
Human Services 4 8.70
Law, Public Safety & Security 4 8.70
Manufacturing 1 2.17
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 2 4.35
Other 8 17.39
Have not selected a career path 4 8.70

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 3 6.52
Rarely 9 19.57
Occasionally 26 56.52
Regularly 8 17.39

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 4 8.89
Rarely 13 28.89
Occasionally 23 51.11
Regularly 5 11.11

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 3 6.67
Rarely 9 20.00
Occasionally 20 44.44
Regularly 13 28.89

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated February 02, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NORTH HARRISON R-III 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 3 6.5 10 21.7 15 32.6 14 30.4 4 8.7 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 3 6.5 12 26.1 26 56.5 4 8.7 1 2.2 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 4 8.9 10 22.2 16 35.6 11 24.4 4 8.9 1
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 2 4.3 11 23.9 20 43.5 11 23.9 2 4.3 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 2 4.3 7 15.2 19 41.3 12 26.1 6 13.0 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 2 4.3 11 23.9 21 45.7 9 19.6 3 6.5 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 5 10.9 8 17.4 23 50.0 7 15.2 3 6.5 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 1 2.2 13 28.9 22 48.9 7 15.6 2 4.4 1
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 2 4.3 11 23.9 20 43.5 10 21.7 3 6.5 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 9 19.6 15 32.6 16 34.8 4 8.7 2 4.3 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 3 6.5 12 26.1 18 39.1 10 21.7 3 6.5 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated February 02, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NORTH HARRISON R-III 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. 1 2.2 19 41.3 15 32.6 8 17.4 3 6.5 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 5 10.9 17 37.0 20 43.5 4 8.7 0 0.0 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 2 4.3 13 28.3 25 54.3 4 8.7 2 4.3 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 2 4.3 9 19.6 23 50.0 10 21.7 2 4.3 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 19 42.2 10 22.2 13 28.9 3 6.7 0 0.0 1
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 6 13.0 10 21.7 25 54.3 2 4.3 3 6.5 0
35 - I can do well in school. 15 33.3 12 26.7 17 37.8 1 2.2 0 0.0 1
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 8 17.4 12 26.1 22 47.8 3 6.5 1 2.2 0
37 - I like reading. 10 21.7 8 17.4 13 28.3 5 10.9 10 21.7 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 4 8.7 5 10.9 19 41.3 4 8.7 14 30.4 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 7 15.2 17 37.0 19 41.3 2 4.3 1 2.2 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 17.4 12 26.1 22 47.8 2 4.3 2 4.3 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 8 17.4 11 23.9 23 50.0 2 4.3 2 4.3 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 5 10.9 13 28.3 25 54.3 2 4.3 1 2.2 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 5 10.9 17 37.0 18 39.1 3 6.5 3 6.5 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 7 15.2 14 30.4 19 41.3 4 8.7 2 4.3 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 2 4.3 20 43.5 20 43.5 3 6.5 1 2.2 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 6 13.0 13 28.3 24 52.2 2 4.3 1 2.2 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 3 6.5 17 37.0 21 45.7 4 8.7 1 2.2 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 6.5 5 10.9 28 60.9 9 19.6 1 2.2 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 5 11.1 15 33.3 18 40.0 6 13.3 1 2.2 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 6 13.3 16 35.6 20 44.4 2 4.4 1 2.2 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 11 24.4 11 24.4 18 40.0 4 8.9 1 2.2 1
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 5 11.1 14 31.1 21 46.7 4 8.9 1 2.2 1
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 4 8.9 11 24.4 23 51.1 6 13.3 1 2.2 1
54 - I feel safe at school. 13 28.9 12 26.7 18 40.0 0 0.0 2 4.4 1
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 8 17.8 17 37.8 18 40.0 1 2.2 1 2.2 1
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 6 13.3 11 24.4 21 46.7 2 4.4 5 11.1 1
57 - I like going to this school. 8 17.8 14 31.1 16 35.6 2 4.4 5 11.1 1
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 9 20.0 12 26.7 19 42.2 2 4.4 3 6.7 1
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 7 15.2 12 26.1 22 47.8 3 6.5 2 4.3 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 7 15.2 16 34.8 19 41.3 3 6.5 1 2.2 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 5 11.1 12 26.7 19 42.2 5 11.1 4 8.9 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 8 17.4 17 37.0 18 39.1 0 0.0 3 6.5 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 2 4.3 7 15.2 21 45.7 6 13.0 10 21.7 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 9 19.6 15 32.6 19 41.3 2 4.3 1 2.2 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 9 19.6 14 30.4 21 45.7 1 2.2 1 2.2 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 7 15.2 14 30.4 22 47.8 1 2.2 2 4.3 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 6 13.0 15 32.6 21 45.7 2 4.3 2 4.3 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 14 30.4 11 23.9 19 41.3 1 2.2 1 2.2 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 3 6.5 4 8.7 18 39.1 14 30.4 7 15.2 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 6 13.0 16 34.8 18 39.1 5 10.9 1 2.2 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 8 17.4 18 39.1 19 41.3 0 0.0 1 2.2 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 4 8.7 16 34.8 18 39.1 6 13.0 2 4.3 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 1 2.2 12 26.1 27 58.7 3 6.5 3 6.5 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 5 10.9 15 32.6 19 41.3 1 2.2 6 13.0 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 8.7 9 19.6 31 67.4 1 2.2 1 2.2 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 4 8.7 7 15.2 21 45.7 4 8.7 10 21.7 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 7 15.2 9 19.6 24 52.2 3 6.5 3 6.5 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 8 17.4 14 30.4 21 45.7 1 2.2 2 4.3 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 9 20.0 12 26.7 22 48.9 1 2.2 1 2.2 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated February 02, 2009