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

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 126 26.64
10 129 27.27
11 102 21.56
12 116 24.52

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 224 47.36
FEMALE 249 52.64

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 444 93.87
African American (not Hispanic) 8 1.69
Asian 4 0.85
American Indian 7 1.48
Hispanic 10 2.11

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.42
FINISHED 8TH 57 12.08
H.S. GRAD 187 39.62
POST SECONDARY 88 18.64
COLLEGE GRAD 86 18.22
DON'T KNOW 52 11.02

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 12 2.54
FINISHED 8TH 58 12.26
H.S. GRAD 174 36.79
POST SECONDARY 86 18.18
COLLEGE GRAD 65 13.74
DON'T KNOW 78 16.49

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 207 43.95
1 OR 2 DAYS 154 32.70
3 OR 4 DAYS 67 14.23
5 TO 10 DAYS 35 7.43
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 8 1.70

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 177 37.50
TWO HRS. 132 27.97
THREE HRS. 76 16.10
FOUR HRS. 49 10.38
FIVE HRS. 17 3.60
SIX + HRS. 21 4.45

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 288 61.02
TWO HRS. 78 16.53
THREE HRS. 41 8.69
FOUR HRS. 29 6.14
FIVE HRS. 18 3.81
SIX + HRS. 18 3.81

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 76 16.07
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 67 14.16
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 258 54.55
MILITARY 29 6.13
OTHER 43 9.09

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 88 18.60
A & B 96 20.30
B 44 9.30
B & C 77 16.28
C 57 12.05
C & D 60 12.68
D 30 6.34
BELOW D 21 4.44

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 42 8.92
DON T DO IT 69 14.65
1/2 HR. OR LESS 105 22.29
ONE HOUR 158 33.55
TWO HOURS 56 11.89
MORE THAN 2 HRS 41 8.70

Frequency Missing = 2


About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 299 63.21
UNDER 6 HRS. 34 7.19
6 TO 10 HRS. 26 5.50
11 TO 15 HRS. 23 4.86
16 TO 20 HRS. 39 8.25
21 TO 25 HRS. 29 6.13
MORE THAN 25 23 4.86

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 16 3.39
GOOD 157 33.26
AVERAGE 216 45.76
BELOW AVERAGE 60 12.71
POOR 23 4.87

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 190 40.25
1 TO 2 HRS. 91 19.28
3 TO 5 HRS. 65 13.77
6 TO 10 HRS. 42 8.90
11 TO 15 HRS. 41 8.69
16 TO 20 HRS. 32 6.78
MORE THAN 20 11 2.33

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 19 4.03
Architecture & Construction 36 7.63
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 32 6.78
Business, Management & Administration 20 4.24
Education & Training 28 5.93
Finance 4 0.85
Government & Public Administration 2 0.42
Health Science 53 11.23
Hospitality & Tourism 6 1.27
Human Services 35 7.42
Information Technology 2 0.42
Law, Public Safety & Security 27 5.72
Manufacturing 3 0.64
Marketing, Sales & Service 3 0.64
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 34 7.20
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 7 1.48
Other 79 16.74
Have not selected a career path 82 17.37

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 34 7.20
Rarely 105 22.25
Occasionally 175 37.08
Regularly 158 33.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 45 9.53
Rarely 122 25.85
Occasionally 191 40.47
Regularly 114 24.15

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 28 5.93
Rarely 67 14.19
Occasionally 180 38.14
Regularly 197 41.74

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
WINFIELD 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 30 6.4 119 25.2 190 40.3 110 23.3 23 4.9 1
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 25 5.3 91 19.4 205 43.6 126 26.8 23 4.9 3
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 19 4.0 78 16.5 189 40.0 152 32.1 35 7.4 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 39 8.2 138 29.2 178 37.6 92 19.5 26 5.5 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 66 14.0 129 27.3 152 32.1 100 21.1 26 5.5 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 39 8.3 127 27.1 218 46.5 69 14.7 16 3.4 4
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 57 12.1 137 29.1 167 35.5 86 18.3 24 5.1 2
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 72 15.3 149 31.6 159 33.8 74 15.7 17 3.6 2
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 27 5.7 91 19.4 170 36.2 137 29.1 45 9.6 3
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 104 22.0 121 25.6 154 32.6 79 16.7 15 3.2 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 74 15.7 146 31.0 145 30.8 75 15.9 31 6.6 2

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
WINFIELD 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. 34 7.2 121 25.7 192 40.9 80 17.0 43 9.1 3
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 57 12.1 201 42.8 151 32.1 49 10.4 12 2.6 3
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 35 7.4 145 30.9 185 39.4 84 17.9 21 4.5 3
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 19 4.0 98 20.9 220 46.8 94 20.0 39 8.3 3
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 238 50.9 141 30.1 66 14.1 20 4.3 3 0.6 5
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 36 7.7 127 27.0 187 39.8 78 16.6 42 8.9 3
35 - I can do well in school. 218 46.4 165 35.1 68 14.5 12 2.6 7 1.5 3
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 61 13.0 176 37.6 158 33.8 53 11.3 20 4.3 5
37 - I like reading. 114 24.4 85 18.2 97 20.8 80 17.1 91 19.5 6
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 41 8.8 51 10.9 119 25.5 133 28.5 122 26.2 7
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 45 9.5 183 38.7 167 35.3 56 11.8 22 4.7 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 25 5.3 131 27.7 172 36.4 99 20.9 46 9.7 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 51 10.8 215 45.5 144 30.4 41 8.7 22 4.7 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 48 10.2 164 34.7 157 33.3 76 16.1 27 5.7 1
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 50 10.6 155 32.8 163 34.5 55 11.7 49 10.4 1
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 52 11.0 126 26.8 181 38.4 76 16.1 36 7.6 2
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 52 11.0 135 28.5 180 38.1 68 14.4 38 8.0 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 40 8.5 198 41.9 159 33.6 62 13.1 14 3.0 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 65 13.7 154 32.6 171 36.2 52 11.0 31 6.6 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 63 13.3 113 23.9 164 34.7 109 23.0 24 5.1 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 51 10.9 162 34.7 153 32.8 78 16.7 23 4.9 6
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 56 12.0 204 43.6 144 30.8 46 9.8 18 3.8 5
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 118 25.3 176 37.7 118 25.3 42 9.0 13 2.8 6
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 65 13.9 181 38.7 163 34.8 37 7.9 22 4.7 5
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 32 6.9 155 33.3 182 39.1 68 14.6 29 6.2 7
54 - I feel safe at school. 71 15.2 181 38.8 147 31.5 38 8.1 30 6.4 6
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 109 23.3 219 46.8 105 22.4 22 4.7 13 2.8 5
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 177 37.8 129 27.6 113 24.1 27 5.8 22 4.7 5
57 - I like going to this school. 78 16.7 148 31.6 126 26.9 53 11.3 63 13.5 5
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 70 15.0 145 31.0 169 36.1 49 10.5 35 7.5 5
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 66 14.0 188 39.7 145 30.7 42 8.9 32 6.8 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 64 13.6 193 40.9 153 32.4 47 10.0 15 3.2 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 81 17.2 169 35.9 127 27.0 65 13.8 29 6.2 2
62 - The community is proud of this school. 39 8.2 128 27.1 217 45.9 62 13.1 27 5.7 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 84 17.8 139 29.4 160 33.9 59 12.5 30 6.4 1
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 105 22.3 201 42.7 137 29.1 22 4.7 6 1.3 2
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 144 30.4 214 45.2 94 19.9 16 3.4 5 1.1 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 62 13.1 190 40.3 172 36.4 30 6.4 18 3.8 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 37 7.8 150 31.8 182 38.6 66 14.0 37 7.8 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 276 58.5 130 27.5 45 9.5 10 2.1 11 2.3 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 65 13.7 76 16.1 111 23.5 126 26.6 95 20.1 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 69 14.6 198 41.9 142 30.0 46 9.7 18 3.8 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 117 24.8 204 43.2 114 24.2 30 6.4 7 1.5 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 38 8.0 138 29.2 172 36.4 75 15.9 50 10.6 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 26 5.5 144 30.5 216 45.8 60 12.7 26 5.5 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 50 10.6 121 25.6 152 32.2 88 18.6 61 12.9 1
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 37 7.8 114 24.1 265 56.0 37 7.8 20 4.2 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 74 15.7 163 34.5 143 30.3 54 11.4 38 8.1 1
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 36 7.6 158 33.5 156 33.1 85 18.0 36 7.6 2
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 73 15.4 198 41.9 147 31.1 34 7.2 21 4.4 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 73 15.5 202 42.8 147 31.1 34 7.2 16 3.4 1

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