Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 24 29.27
10 18 21.95
11 17 20.73
12 23 28.05

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 38 46.34
FEMALE 44 53.66

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 74 90.24
African American (not Hispanic) 2 2.44
Asian 1 1.22
American Indian 1 1.22
Hispanic 4 4.88

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 2.44
FINISHED 8TH 12 14.63
H.S. GRAD 20 24.39
POST SECONDARY 19 23.17
COLLEGE GRAD 11 13.41
DON'T KNOW 18 21.95

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 1.22
FINISHED 8TH 7 8.54
H.S. GRAD 20 24.39
POST SECONDARY 15 18.29
COLLEGE GRAD 11 13.41
DON'T KNOW 28 34.15

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 33 40.24
1 OR 2 DAYS 37 45.12
3 OR 4 DAYS 7 8.54
5 TO 10 DAYS 5 6.10

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 27 33.33
TWO HRS. 21 25.93
THREE HRS. 15 18.52
FOUR HRS. 9 11.11
FIVE HRS. 6 7.41
SIX + HRS. 3 3.70

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 51 62.20
TWO HRS. 9 10.98
THREE HRS. 7 8.54
FOUR HRS. 4 4.88
FIVE HRS. 2 2.44
SIX + HRS. 9 10.98

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 11.11
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 11 13.58
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 46 56.79
MILITARY 3 3.70
OTHER 12 14.81

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 18 21.95
A & B 29 35.37
B 8 9.76
B & C 18 21.95
C 1 1.22
C & D 5 6.10
D 3 3.66

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 11 13.41
DON T DO IT 10 12.20
1/2 HR. OR LESS 19 23.17
ONE HOUR 29 35.37
TWO HOURS 10 12.20
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 3.66

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 51 62.20
UNDER 6 HRS. 7 8.54
6 TO 10 HRS. 10 12.20
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 7.32
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 3.66
21 TO 25 HRS. 3 3.66
MORE THAN 25 2 2.44

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 11 13.58
GOOD 41 50.62
AVERAGE 26 32.10
BELOW AVERAGE 3 3.70

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 24 29.27
1 TO 2 HRS. 12 14.63
3 TO 5 HRS. 8 9.76
6 TO 10 HRS. 9 10.98
11 TO 15 HRS. 14 17.07
16 TO 20 HRS. 13 15.85
MORE THAN 20 2 2.44

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 3 3.66
Architecture & Construction 5 6.10
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 9 10.98
Business, Management & Administration 2 2.44
Education & Training 5 6.10
Finance 1 1.22
Health Science 5 6.10
Hospitality & Tourism 1 1.22
Law, Public Safety & Security 4 4.88
Manufacturing 1 1.22
Marketing, Sales & Service 1 1.22
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 8 9.76
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 1 1.22
Other 19 23.17
Have not selected a career path 17 20.73

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 2.44
Rarely 19 23.17
Occasionally 34 41.46
Regularly 27 32.93

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 9 10.98
Rarely 27 32.93
Occasionally 28 34.15
Regularly 18 21.95

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 3 3.66
Rarely 13 15.85
Occasionally 38 46.34
Regularly 28 34.15

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated February 02, 2007

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV 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 7 8.5 25 30.5 29 35.4 17 20.7 4 4.9 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 9 11.0 11 13.4 33 40.2 24 29.3 5 6.1 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 3 3.7 17 20.7 19 23.2 29 35.4 14 17.1 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 3 3.7 18 22.0 31 37.8 27 32.9 3 3.7 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 8 9.8 16 19.5 25 30.5 26 31.7 7 8.5 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 9 11.0 25 30.5 32 39.0 10 12.2 6 7.3 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 10 12.3 14 17.3 28 34.6 19 23.5 10 12.3 1
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 9 11.3 21 26.3 33 41.3 13 16.3 4 5.0 2
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 2 2.5 13 16.0 34 42.0 21 25.9 11 13.6 1
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 22 26.8 18 22.0 22 26.8 13 15.9 7 8.5 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 21 25.6 25 30.5 12 14.6 18 22.0 6 7.3 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated February 02, 2007

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV 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. 3 3.7 23 28.0 31 37.8 16 19.5 9 11.0 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 15 18.3 44 53.7 17 20.7 5 6.1 1 1.2 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 9 11.0 28 34.1 27 32.9 15 18.3 3 3.7 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 4 4.9 17 20.7 33 40.2 17 20.7 11 13.4 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 47 58.0 21 25.9 10 12.3 3 3.7 0 0.0 1
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 12 14.6 23 28.0 31 37.8 9 11.0 7 8.5 0
35 - I can do well in school. 41 50.0 33 40.2 5 6.1 3 3.7 0 0.0 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 19 23.2 36 43.9 15 18.3 10 12.2 2 2.4 0
37 - I like reading. 13 15.9 18 22.0 19 23.2 7 8.5 25 30.5 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 1 1.2 4 4.9 13 15.9 23 28.0 41 50.0 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 11 13.4 34 41.5 24 29.3 11 13.4 2 2.4 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 6 7.3 28 34.1 29 35.4 14 17.1 5 6.1 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 21 25.6 39 47.6 18 22.0 4 4.9 0 0.0 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 10 12.2 41 50.0 18 22.0 10 12.2 3 3.7 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 10 12.2 29 35.4 25 30.5 8 9.8 10 12.2 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 13 15.9 31 37.8 22 26.8 11 13.4 5 6.1 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 6 7.3 30 36.6 32 39.0 9 11.0 5 6.1 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 10 12.2 41 50.0 26 31.7 5 6.1 0 0.0 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 9 11.0 38 46.3 20 24.4 11 13.4 4 4.9 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 12 14.6 28 34.1 28 34.1 13 15.9 1 1.2 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 11 13.4 34 41.5 30 36.6 6 7.3 1 1.2 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 15 18.3 42 51.2 17 20.7 6 7.3 2 2.4 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 24 29.3 34 41.5 16 19.5 8 9.8 0 0.0 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 7 8.5 40 48.8 24 29.3 7 8.5 4 4.9 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 12 14.6 25 30.5 33 40.2 10 12.2 2 2.4 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 28 34.1 28 34.1 19 23.2 3 3.7 4 4.9 0
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 30 36.6 39 47.6 10 12.2 1 1.2 2 2.4 0
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 19 23.2 27 32.9 27 32.9 6 7.3 3 3.7 0
57 - I like going to this school. 19 23.2 25 30.5 15 18.3 11 13.4 12 14.6 0
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 15 18.5 30 37.0 23 28.4 7 8.6 6 7.4 1
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 13 15.9 32 39.0 24 29.3 4 4.9 9 11.0 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 16 19.5 33 40.2 24 29.3 7 8.5 2 2.4 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 16 19.8 34 42.0 16 19.8 10 12.3 5 6.2 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 14 17.3 22 27.2 35 43.2 6 7.4 4 4.9 1
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 10 12.2 13 15.9 29 35.4 21 25.6 9 11.0 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 16 19.5 40 48.8 19 23.2 3 3.7 4 4.9 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 27 32.9 43 52.4 8 9.8 3 3.7 1 1.2 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 23 28.0 31 37.8 20 24.4 7 8.5 1 1.2 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 11 13.4 29 35.4 27 32.9 5 6.1 10 12.2 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 49 59.8 23 28.0 6 7.3 2 2.4 2 2.4 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 20 24.4 7 8.5 15 18.3 17 20.7 23 28.0 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 16 19.5 40 48.8 13 15.9 8 9.8 5 6.1 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 23 28.0 42 51.2 13 15.9 3 3.7 1 1.2 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 6 7.3 22 26.8 23 28.0 14 17.1 17 20.7 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 5 6.1 13 15.9 42 51.2 14 17.1 8 9.8 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 3 3.7 12 14.6 20 24.4 25 30.5 22 26.8 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 3.7 13 15.9 46 56.1 12 14.6 8 9.8 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 10 12.2 30 36.6 18 22.0 11 13.4 13 15.9 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 11 13.4 17 20.7 28 34.1 16 19.5 10 12.2 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 8 9.8 27 32.9 32 39.0 10 12.2 5 6.1 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 14 17.1 27 32.9 28 34.1 9 11.0 4 4.9 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated February 02, 2007