Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 133 28.73
10 99 21.38
11 112 24.19
12 119 25.70

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 223 48.37
FEMALE 238 51.63

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 425 92.59
African American (not Hispanic) 8 1.74
Asian 2 0.44
American Indian 15 3.27
Hispanic 9 1.96

Frequency Missing = 4


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 1.08
FINISHED 8TH 30 6.51
H.S. GRAD 126 27.33
POST SECONDARY 132 28.63
COLLEGE GRAD 125 27.11
DON'T KNOW 43 9.33

Frequency Missing = 2


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 7 1.52
FINISHED 8TH 28 6.06
H.S. GRAD 146 31.60
POST SECONDARY 117 25.32
COLLEGE GRAD 93 20.13
DON'T KNOW 71 15.37

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 136 29.57
1 OR 2 DAYS 206 44.78
3 OR 4 DAYS 82 17.83
5 TO 10 DAYS 27 5.87
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 1.96

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 202 44.10
TWO HRS. 97 21.18
THREE HRS. 91 19.87
FOUR HRS. 33 7.21
FIVE HRS. 20 4.37
SIX + HRS. 15 3.28

Frequency Missing = 5


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 293 63.56
TWO HRS. 64 13.88
THREE HRS. 40 8.68
FOUR HRS. 28 6.07
FIVE HRS. 10 2.17
SIX + HRS. 26 5.64

Frequency Missing = 2


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 51 11.04
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 72 15.58
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 262 56.71
MILITARY 29 6.28
OTHER 48 10.39

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 138 29.93
A & B 112 24.30
B 49 10.63
B & C 66 14.32
C 38 8.24
C & D 29 6.29
D 11 2.39
BELOW D 18 3.90

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 75 16.23
DON T DO IT 65 14.07
1/2 HR. OR LESS 134 29.00
ONE HOUR 129 27.92
TWO HOURS 40 8.66
MORE THAN 2 HRS 19 4.11

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 291 62.99
UNDER 6 HRS. 41 8.87
6 TO 10 HRS. 35 7.58
11 TO 15 HRS. 16 3.46
16 TO 20 HRS. 29 6.28
21 TO 25 HRS. 24 5.19
MORE THAN 25 26 5.63

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 75 16.34
GOOD 235 51.20
AVERAGE 120 26.14
BELOW AVERAGE 12 2.61
POOR 17 3.70

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 162 35.14
1 TO 2 HRS. 130 28.20
3 TO 5 HRS. 66 14.32
6 TO 10 HRS. 37 8.03
11 TO 15 HRS. 36 7.81
16 TO 20 HRS. 20 4.34
MORE THAN 20 10 2.17

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 35 7.58
Architecture & Construction 21 4.55
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 48 10.39
Business, Management & Administration 28 6.06
Education & Training 31 6.71
Government & Public Administration 5 1.08
Health Science 51 11.04
Hospitality & Tourism 4 0.87
Human Services 43 9.31
Information Technology 3 0.65
Law, Public Safety & Security 25 5.41
Manufacturing 7 1.52
Marketing, Sales & Service 6 1.30
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 29 6.28
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 4 0.87
Other 77 16.67
Have not selected a career path 45 9.74

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 40 8.64
Rarely 86 18.57
Occasionally 189 40.82
Regularly 148 31.97

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 43 9.31
Rarely 104 22.51
Occasionally 190 41.13
Regularly 125 27.06

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 34 7.38
Rarely 80 17.35
Occasionally 158 34.27
Regularly 189 41.00

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V 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 50 10.8 115 24.9 176 38.1 92 19.9 29 6.3 1
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 41 8.9 98 21.2 199 43.1 99 21.4 25 5.4 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 26 5.6 64 13.9 168 36.4 160 34.7 43 9.3 2
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 45 9.8 127 27.5 171 37.1 88 19.1 30 6.5 2
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 101 21.9 140 30.3 124 26.8 71 15.4 26 5.6 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 52 11.3 151 32.9 162 35.3 75 16.3 19 4.1 4
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 69 15.0 131 28.4 147 31.9 87 18.9 27 5.9 2
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 58 12.6 140 30.5 168 36.6 74 16.1 19 4.1 4
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 32 7.0 97 21.1 164 35.7 128 27.8 39 8.5 3
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 125 27.1 139 30.2 125 27.1 52 11.3 20 4.3 2
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 122 26.4 144 31.2 125 27.1 49 10.6 22 4.8 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V 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. 28 6.0 145 31.3 167 36.1 85 18.4 38 8.2 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 59 12.7 189 40.8 134 28.9 59 12.7 22 4.8 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 47 10.2 162 35.0 154 33.3 75 16.2 25 5.4 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 19 4.1 148 32.0 179 38.7 86 18.6 30 6.5 1
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 250 54.1 136 29.4 49 10.6 14 3.0 13 2.8 1
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 52 11.3 150 32.5 157 34.1 64 13.9 38 8.2 2
35 - I can do well in school. 237 51.2 148 32.0 53 11.4 13 2.8 12 2.6 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 96 20.8 186 40.3 124 26.8 34 7.4 22 4.8 1
37 - I like reading. 127 27.5 106 22.9 83 18.0 58 12.6 88 19.0 1
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 33 7.1 45 9.7 140 30.3 114 24.7 130 28.1 1
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 50 10.8 191 41.4 139 30.2 58 12.6 23 5.0 2
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 38 8.2 176 38.0 149 32.2 70 15.1 30 6.5 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 152 32.9 219 47.4 65 14.1 12 2.6 14 3.0 1
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 55 11.9 195 42.2 124 26.8 61 13.2 27 5.8 1
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 46 10.0 168 36.4 134 29.1 73 15.8 40 8.7 2
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 58 12.5 160 34.6 146 31.5 68 14.7 31 6.7 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 57 12.4 142 31.0 162 35.4 70 15.3 27 5.9 5
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 59 12.8 193 41.9 148 32.1 42 9.1 19 4.1 2
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 57 12.4 157 34.1 145 31.5 65 14.1 37 8.0 2
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 21 4.6 73 15.8 170 36.9 151 32.8 46 10.0 2
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 39 8.4 182 39.3 140 30.2 69 14.9 33 7.1 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 82 17.7 235 50.8 104 22.5 26 5.6 16 3.5 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 120 25.9 207 44.7 87 18.8 33 7.1 16 3.5 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 71 15.4 193 41.8 134 29.0 44 9.5 20 4.3 1
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 58 12.5 160 34.6 161 34.8 58 12.5 26 5.6 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 93 20.2 195 42.3 113 24.5 31 6.7 29 6.3 2
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 164 35.6 200 43.4 70 15.2 9 2.0 18 3.9 2
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 88 19.0 126 27.2 162 35.0 63 13.6 24 5.2 0
57 - I like going to this school. 86 18.7 150 32.5 116 25.2 46 10.0 63 13.7 2
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 111 24.0 169 36.6 102 22.1 42 9.1 38 8.2 1
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 66 14.3 210 45.6 113 24.5 35 7.6 37 8.0 2
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 92 19.9 209 45.1 105 22.7 30 6.5 27 5.8 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 91 19.7 166 35.9 101 21.8 57 12.3 48 10.4 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 109 23.5 190 41.0 134 28.9 14 3.0 16 3.5 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 85 18.4 126 27.2 170 36.7 53 11.4 29 6.3 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 98 21.2 219 47.3 107 23.1 20 4.3 19 4.1 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 142 30.7 200 43.3 95 20.6 11 2.4 14 3.0 1
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 97 21.0 189 40.9 126 27.3 21 4.5 29 6.3 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 44 9.5 167 36.1 146 31.5 57 12.3 49 10.6 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 256 55.4 142 30.7 43 9.3 8 1.7 13 2.8 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 75 16.2 76 16.4 112 24.2 92 19.9 108 23.3 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 86 18.6 207 44.7 117 25.3 28 6.0 25 5.4 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 124 26.8 204 44.1 107 23.1 15 3.2 13 2.8 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 58 12.6 181 39.2 127 27.5 58 12.6 38 8.2 1
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 51 11.0 157 34.0 181 39.2 47 10.2 26 5.6 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 59 12.7 118 25.5 117 25.3 89 19.2 80 17.3 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 42 9.1 126 27.3 206 44.6 58 12.6 30 6.5 1
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 79 17.2 128 27.9 111 24.2 60 13.1 81 17.6 4
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 63 13.7 194 42.2 118 25.7 53 11.5 32 7.0 3
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 98 21.2 192 41.6 111 24.0 29 6.3 32 6.9 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 118 25.7 193 42.0 103 22.4 17 3.7 29 6.3 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009