Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 98 29.52
10 106 31.93
11 68 20.48
12 60 18.07

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 169 50.90
FEMALE 163 49.10

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 257 77.88
African American (not Hispanic) 31 9.39
Asian 17 5.15
American Indian 6 1.82
Hispanic 19 5.76

Frequency Missing = 2


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 1.20
FINISHED 8TH 14 4.22
H.S. GRAD 101 30.42
POST SECONDARY 88 26.51
COLLEGE GRAD 93 28.01
DON'T KNOW 32 9.64

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 1.51
FINISHED 8TH 7 2.11
H.S. GRAD 82 24.70
POST SECONDARY 95 28.61
COLLEGE GRAD 96 28.92
DON'T KNOW 47 14.16

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 138 41.69
1 OR 2 DAYS 124 37.46
3 OR 4 DAYS 40 12.08
5 TO 10 DAYS 22 6.65
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 7 2.11

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 116 35.05
TWO HRS. 81 24.47
THREE HRS. 76 22.96
FOUR HRS. 24 7.25
FIVE HRS. 11 3.32
SIX + HRS. 23 6.95

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 191 57.70
TWO HRS. 56 16.92
THREE HRS. 24 7.25
FOUR HRS. 20 6.04
FIVE HRS. 11 3.32
SIX + HRS. 29 8.76

Frequency Missing = 1


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 28 8.46
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 49 14.80
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 171 51.66
MILITARY 33 9.97
OTHER 50 15.11

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 66 19.94
A & B 86 25.98
B 35 10.57
B & C 60 18.13
C 30 9.06
C & D 38 11.48
D 8 2.42
BELOW D 8 2.42

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 29 8.76
DON T DO IT 38 11.48
1/2 HR. OR LESS 101 30.51
ONE HOUR 90 27.19
TWO HOURS 48 14.50
MORE THAN 2 HRS 25 7.55

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 233 70.39
UNDER 6 HRS. 28 8.46
6 TO 10 HRS. 19 5.74
11 TO 15 HRS. 16 4.83
16 TO 20 HRS. 15 4.53
21 TO 25 HRS. 10 3.02
MORE THAN 25 10 3.02

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 87 26.36
GOOD 156 47.27
AVERAGE 67 20.30
BELOW AVERAGE 15 4.55
POOR 5 1.52

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 116 35.05
1 TO 2 HRS. 66 19.94
3 TO 5 HRS. 41 12.39
6 TO 10 HRS. 30 9.06
11 TO 15 HRS. 44 13.29
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 7.55
MORE THAN 20 9 2.72

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 9 2.72
Architecture & Construction 10 3.02
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 38 11.48
Business, Management & Administration 16 4.83
Education & Training 24 7.25
Government & Public Administration 1 0.30
Health Science 32 9.67
Hospitality & Tourism 1 0.30
Human Services 39 11.78
Information Technology 4 1.21
Law, Public Safety & Security 15 4.53
Marketing, Sales & Service 1 0.30
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 33 9.97
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 2 0.60
Other 49 14.80
Have not selected a career path 57 17.22

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 30 9.04
Rarely 93 28.01
Occasionally 117 35.24
Regularly 92 27.71

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 44 13.29
Rarely 104 31.42
Occasionally 128 38.67
Regularly 55 16.62

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 29 8.76
Rarely 83 25.08
Occasionally 132 39.88
Regularly 87 26.28

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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 40 12.0 101 30.4 112 33.7 63 19.0 16 4.8 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 17 5.1 66 19.9 160 48.3 80 24.2 8 2.4 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 17 5.1 50 15.1 139 42.0 102 30.8 23 6.9 1
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 27 8.2 84 25.4 135 40.8 72 21.8 13 3.9 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 42 12.7 72 21.8 125 37.8 73 22.1 19 5.7 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 43 13.0 96 28.9 138 41.6 46 13.9 9 2.7 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 44 13.3 98 29.5 116 34.9 56 16.9 18 5.4 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 43 13.1 101 30.8 131 39.9 42 12.8 11 3.4 4
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 23 6.9 79 23.9 126 38.1 81 24.5 22 6.6 1
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 81 24.4 106 31.9 85 25.6 50 15.1 10 3.0 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 84 25.5 124 37.6 71 21.5 35 10.6 16 4.8 2

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. 20 6.1 98 29.7 125 37.9 59 17.9 28 8.5 2
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 30 9.1 154 46.7 98 29.7 34 10.3 14 4.2 2
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 31 9.5 119 36.3 119 36.3 39 11.9 20 6.1 4
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 16 4.9 108 32.9 142 43.3 45 13.7 17 5.2 4
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 157 47.6 101 30.6 56 17.0 6 1.8 10 3.0 2
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 57 17.4 91 27.8 114 34.9 43 13.1 22 6.7 5
35 - I can do well in school. 114 34.7 145 44.1 52 15.8 11 3.3 7 2.1 3
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 66 20.0 138 41.8 79 23.9 30 9.1 17 5.2 2
37 - I like reading. 79 24.1 63 19.2 75 22.9 47 14.3 64 19.5 4
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 44 13.5 56 17.1 119 36.4 65 19.9 43 13.1 5
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 30 9.1 140 42.3 113 34.1 37 11.2 11 3.3 1
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 25 7.5 91 27.4 134 40.4 56 16.9 26 7.8 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 67 20.2 165 49.8 71 21.5 15 4.5 13 3.9 1
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 35 10.6 149 45.3 102 31.0 29 8.8 14 4.3 3
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 27 8.1 112 33.7 124 37.3 45 13.6 24 7.2 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 28 8.4 94 28.3 147 44.3 40 12.0 23 6.9 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 27 8.2 99 29.9 131 39.6 54 16.3 20 6.0 1
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 36 10.8 144 43.4 112 33.7 32 9.6 8 2.4 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 42 12.7 144 43.5 87 26.3 39 11.8 19 5.7 1
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 16 4.8 57 17.2 136 41.1 110 33.2 12 3.6 1
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 31 9.4 121 36.7 111 33.6 42 12.7 25 7.6 2
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 51 15.5 153 46.4 102 30.9 16 4.8 8 2.4 2
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 68 20.7 135 41.2 94 28.7 21 6.4 10 3.0 4
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 44 13.4 145 44.1 101 30.7 23 7.0 16 4.9 3
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 27 8.2 124 37.6 122 37.0 39 11.8 18 5.5 2
54 - I feel safe at school. 39 11.8 113 34.2 112 33.9 36 10.9 30 9.1 2
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 91 27.7 164 50.0 65 19.8 5 1.5 3 0.9 4
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 76 23.2 87 26.5 120 36.6 30 9.1 15 4.6 4
57 - I like going to this school. 34 10.3 105 31.8 108 32.7 41 12.4 42 12.7 2
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 40 12.2 99 30.1 137 41.6 25 7.6 28 8.5 3
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 35 10.5 142 42.8 106 31.9 27 8.1 22 6.6 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 46 13.9 129 39.0 117 35.3 28 8.5 11 3.3 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 44 13.3 108 32.6 111 33.5 44 13.3 24 7.3 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 62 18.8 141 42.7 105 31.8 13 3.9 9 2.7 2
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 78 23.5 96 28.9 119 35.8 24 7.2 15 4.5 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 68 20.5 137 41.3 98 29.5 21 6.3 8 2.4 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 78 23.5 160 48.2 67 20.2 22 6.6 5 1.5 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 59 17.8 144 43.5 98 29.6 21 6.3 9 2.7 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 31 9.4 114 34.4 133 40.2 26 7.9 27 8.2 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 146 44.0 120 36.1 53 16.0 8 2.4 5 1.5 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 71 21.4 68 20.5 100 30.1 64 19.3 29 8.7 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 59 17.8 139 41.9 98 29.5 24 7.2 12 3.6 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 63 19.0 155 46.7 97 29.2 9 2.7 8 2.4 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 47 14.2 104 31.4 105 31.7 33 10.0 42 12.7 1
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 43 13.1 110 33.4 142 43.2 27 8.2 7 2.1 3
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 28 8.4 86 25.9 119 35.8 56 16.9 43 13.0 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 6.0 78 23.6 177 53.5 35 10.6 21 6.3 1
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 47 14.2 92 27.8 97 29.3 42 12.7 53 16.0 1
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 37 11.1 128 38.6 109 32.8 39 11.7 19 5.7 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 50 15.1 136 41.1 109 32.9 19 5.7 17 5.1 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 69 20.9 137 41.5 102 30.9 9 2.7 13 3.9 2

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