Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR HIGH, WINDSOR C-1 School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 208 27.08
10 198 25.78
11 185 24.09
12 177 23.05

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 403 52.54
FEMALE 364 47.46

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 712 92.95
African American (not Hispanic) 13 1.70
Asian 7 0.91
American Indian 14 1.83
Hispanic 20 2.61

Frequency Missing = 2


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 1.17
FINISHED 8TH 49 6.39
H.S. GRAD 241 31.42
POST SECONDARY 198 25.81
COLLEGE GRAD 207 26.99
DON'T KNOW 63 8.21

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 11 1.43
FINISHED 8TH 43 5.61
H.S. GRAD 226 29.47
POST SECONDARY 169 22.03
COLLEGE GRAD 218 28.42
DON'T KNOW 100 13.04

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 309 40.39
1 OR 2 DAYS 289 37.78
3 OR 4 DAYS 102 13.33
5 TO 10 DAYS 50 6.54
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 15 1.96

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 277 36.35
TWO HRS. 233 30.58
THREE HRS. 136 17.85
FOUR HRS. 69 9.06
FIVE HRS. 24 3.15
SIX + HRS. 23 3.02

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 366 48.09
TWO HRS. 173 22.73
THREE HRS. 103 13.53
FOUR HRS. 54 7.10
FIVE HRS. 23 3.02
SIX + HRS. 42 5.52

Frequency Missing = 7


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 79 10.35
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 118 15.47
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 437 57.27
MILITARY 43 5.64
OTHER 86 11.27

Frequency Missing = 5


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 220 28.76
A & B 222 29.02
B 91 11.90
B & C 144 18.82
C 33 4.31
C & D 40 5.23
D 8 1.05
BELOW D 7 0.92

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 205 26.80
DON T DO IT 100 13.07
1/2 HR. OR LESS 239 31.24
ONE HOUR 167 21.83
TWO HOURS 40 5.23
MORE THAN 2 HRS 14 1.83

Frequency Missing = 3


About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 445 58.17
UNDER 6 HRS. 45 5.88
6 TO 10 HRS. 38 4.97
11 TO 15 HRS. 43 5.62
16 TO 20 HRS. 76 9.93
21 TO 25 HRS. 57 7.45
MORE THAN 25 61 7.97

Frequency Missing = 3


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 56 7.34
GOOD 337 44.17
AVERAGE 311 40.76
BELOW AVERAGE 36 4.72
POOR 23 3.01

Frequency Missing = 5


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 336 44.09
1 TO 2 HRS. 134 17.59
3 TO 5 HRS. 107 14.04
6 TO 10 HRS. 66 8.66
11 TO 15 HRS. 72 9.45
16 TO 20 HRS. 27 3.54
MORE THAN 20 20 2.62

Frequency Missing = 6


Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 25 3.26
Architecture & Construction 57 7.43
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 85 11.08
Business, Management & Administration 52 6.78
Education & Training 49 6.39
Finance 2 0.26
Government & Public Administration 7 0.91
Health Science 70 9.13
Hospitality & Tourism 8 1.04
Human Services 83 10.82
Information Technology 5 0.65
Law, Public Safety & Security 36 4.69
Manufacturing 5 0.65
Marketing, Sales & Service 15 1.96
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 70 9.13
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 3 0.39
Other 119 15.51
Have not selected a career path 76 9.91

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 59 7.70
Rarely 172 22.45
Occasionally 289 37.73
Regularly 246 32.11

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 84 10.98
Rarely 225 29.41
Occasionally 286 37.39
Regularly 170 22.22

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 52 6.81
Rarely 132 17.28
Occasionally 314 41.10
Regularly 266 34.82

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR HIGH, WINDSOR C-1 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 67 8.7 225 29.3 258 33.6 172 22.4 46 6.0 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 58 7.6 221 28.8 334 43.5 134 17.4 21 2.7 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 51 6.6 133 17.3 274 35.7 231 30.1 78 10.2 1
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 61 8.0 195 25.4 267 34.8 178 23.2 66 8.6 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 94 12.3 178 23.3 246 32.2 200 26.1 47 6.1 3
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 79 10.3 212 27.7 321 41.9 126 16.4 28 3.7 2
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 92 12.0 181 23.7 276 36.1 163 21.3 53 6.9 3
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 108 14.1 229 29.9 257 33.6 129 16.9 42 5.5 3
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 46 6.0 146 19.1 275 35.9 204 26.7 94 12.3 3
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 162 21.1 202 26.3 224 29.2 134 17.5 45 5.9 1
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 159 20.7 225 29.3 216 28.2 123 16.0 44 5.7 1

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR HIGH, WINDSOR C-1 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. 22 2.9 160 21.1 306 40.3 166 21.8 106 13.9 8
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 84 11.0 371 48.8 193 25.4 89 11.7 24 3.2 7
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 41 5.4 250 32.9 278 36.5 140 18.4 52 6.8 7
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 32 4.2 199 26.1 334 43.8 140 18.4 57 7.5 6
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 387 50.9 231 30.4 94 12.4 28 3.7 20 2.6 8
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 68 9.0 227 29.9 269 35.4 124 16.3 71 9.4 9
35 - I can do well in school. 372 48.9 269 35.4 85 11.2 17 2.2 17 2.2 8
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 108 14.2 313 41.2 238 31.3 66 8.7 35 4.6 8
37 - I like reading. 124 16.3 126 16.5 176 23.1 112 14.7 224 29.4 6
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 86 11.3 78 10.2 216 28.4 184 24.2 197 25.9 7
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 70 9.2 303 39.6 267 34.9 89 11.6 36 4.7 3
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 25 3.3 157 20.5 319 41.8 179 23.4 84 11.0 4
41 - My school building is in good condition. 90 11.8 367 48.0 224 29.3 58 7.6 25 3.3 4
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 73 9.5 345 45.1 216 28.2 102 13.3 29 3.8 3
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 74 9.7 230 30.2 311 40.8 98 12.9 49 6.4 6
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 63 8.3 222 29.1 312 40.9 114 15.0 51 6.7 6
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 61 8.0 221 28.9 276 36.1 153 20.0 54 7.1 3
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 66 8.6 302 39.5 276 36.1 95 12.4 26 3.4 3
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 76 9.9 279 36.5 268 35.0 100 13.1 42 5.5 3
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 57 7.5 140 18.3 302 39.5 216 28.3 49 6.4 4
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 68 8.9 265 34.9 259 34.1 117 15.4 51 6.7 8
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 91 12.0 379 49.9 214 28.2 60 7.9 16 2.1 8
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 150 19.8 338 44.6 184 24.3 57 7.5 29 3.8 10
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 71 9.4 318 42.0 264 34.8 71 9.4 34 4.5 10
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 57 7.5 235 31.0 303 40.0 111 14.7 51 6.7 11
54 - I feel safe at school. 115 15.1 284 37.4 233 30.7 66 8.7 62 8.2 8
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 196 25.8 348 45.8 158 20.8 35 4.6 22 2.9 9
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 299 39.4 221 29.1 192 25.3 32 4.2 15 2.0 9
57 - I like going to this school. 122 16.1 260 34.3 218 28.7 58 7.6 101 13.3 9
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 104 13.7 240 31.6 288 37.9 64 8.4 63 8.3 9
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 89 11.7 348 45.7 221 29.0 63 8.3 41 5.4 6
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 103 13.5 336 44.1 232 30.4 57 7.5 34 4.5 6
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 107 14.0 272 35.6 205 26.8 115 15.1 65 8.5 4
62 - The community is proud of this school. 45 5.9 212 27.8 337 44.2 101 13.3 67 8.8 6
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 292 38.2 233 30.5 183 24.0 35 4.6 21 2.7 4
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 142 18.6 362 47.3 202 26.4 39 5.1 20 2.6 3
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 207 27.1 375 49.1 149 19.5 18 2.4 15 2.0 4
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 129 16.9 316 41.4 255 33.4 43 5.6 21 2.7 4
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 57 7.5 228 29.8 340 44.5 80 10.5 59 7.7 4
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 442 57.8 226 29.5 75 9.8 10 1.3 12 1.6 3
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 130 16.9 103 13.4 205 26.7 186 24.2 144 18.8 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 87 11.3 349 45.4 240 31.3 56 7.3 36 4.7 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 202 26.3 338 44.0 186 24.2 26 3.4 16 2.1 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 34 4.4 219 28.6 274 35.8 141 18.4 98 12.8 2
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 45 5.9 193 25.2 369 48.2 99 12.9 60 7.8 2
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 86 11.2 203 26.5 230 30.1 143 18.7 103 13.5 3
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 40 5.2 178 23.2 403 52.6 97 12.7 48 6.3 2
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 95 12.4 234 30.5 205 26.8 129 16.8 103 13.4 2
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 56 7.3 258 33.7 261 34.1 125 16.3 66 8.6 2
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 140 18.3 321 41.9 212 27.6 57 7.4 37 4.8 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 104 13.6 326 42.6 249 32.5 58 7.6 29 3.8 2

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