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

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 8 16.67
10 9 18.75
11 15 31.25
12 16 33.33

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 25 52.08
FEMALE 23 47.92

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 46 95.83
African American (not Hispanic) 1 2.08
Asian 1 2.08

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 2.08
FINISHED 8TH 2 4.17
H.S. GRAD 26 54.17
POST SECONDARY 7 14.58
COLLEGE GRAD 11 22.92
DON'T KNOW 1 2.08

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 2.08
FINISHED 8TH 1 2.08
H.S. GRAD 29 60.42
POST SECONDARY 9 18.75
COLLEGE GRAD 4 8.33
DON'T KNOW 4 8.33

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 20 41.67
1 OR 2 DAYS 25 52.08
3 OR 4 DAYS 3 6.25

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 18 37.50
TWO HRS. 15 31.25
THREE HRS. 7 14.58
FOUR HRS. 4 8.33
FIVE HRS. 3 6.25
SIX + HRS. 1 2.08

How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 32 66.67
TWO HRS. 9 18.75
THREE HRS. 1 2.08
FOUR HRS. 3 6.25
SIX + HRS. 3 6.25

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 12 25.00
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 9 18.75
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 21 43.75
OTHER 6 12.50

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 17 35.42
A & B 14 29.17
B 7 14.58
B & C 7 14.58
C 3 6.25

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 21 43.75
DON T DO IT 1 2.08
1/2 HR. OR LESS 14 29.17
ONE HOUR 9 18.75
TWO HOURS 3 6.25

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 18 37.50
UNDER 6 HRS. 11 22.92
6 TO 10 HRS. 6 12.50
11 TO 15 HRS. 5 10.42
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 10.42
21 TO 25 HRS. 1 2.08
MORE THAN 25 2 4.17

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 4 8.33
GOOD 22 45.83
AVERAGE 12 25.00
BELOW AVERAGE 6 12.50
POOR 4 8.33

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 16.67
1 TO 2 HRS. 9 18.75
3 TO 5 HRS. 16 33.33
6 TO 10 HRS. 3 6.25
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 12.50
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 6.25
MORE THAN 20 3 6.25

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9 18.75
Architecture & Construction 3 6.25
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 1 2.08
Business, Management & Administration 2 4.17
Education & Training 10 20.83
Health Science 3 6.25
Human Services 3 6.25
Law, Public Safety & Security 1 2.08
Manufacturing 2 4.17
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 3 6.25
Other 6 12.50
Have not selected a career path 5 10.42

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 7 14.89
Rarely 8 17.02
Occasionally 15 31.91
Regularly 17 36.17

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 7 15.22
Rarely 16 34.78
Occasionally 11 23.91
Regularly 12 26.09

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 4.35
Rarely 13 28.26
Occasionally 13 28.26
Regularly 18 39.13

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated February 02, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
BUCKLIN R-II 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 5 10.4 11 22.9 19 39.6 9 18.8 4 8.3 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 6 12.5 13 27.1 23 47.9 5 10.4 1 2.1 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 7 14.6 13 27.1 13 27.1 12 25.0 3 6.3 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 7 14.6 14 29.2 18 37.5 5 10.4 4 8.3 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 5 10.4 11 22.9 18 37.5 10 20.8 4 8.3 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 9 19.1 9 19.1 18 38.3 6 12.8 5 10.6 1
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 12 25.0 12 25.0 13 27.1 4 8.3 7 14.6 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 11 22.9 11 22.9 17 35.4 6 12.5 3 6.3 0
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 10 20.8 11 22.9 11 22.9 10 20.8 6 12.5 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 16 33.3 11 22.9 9 18.8 9 18.8 3 6.3 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 10 20.8 16 33.3 12 25.0 6 12.5 4 8.3 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated February 02, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
BUCKLIN R-II 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. 5 10.4 13 27.1 18 37.5 10 20.8 2 4.2 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 8 16.7 24 50.0 12 25.0 1 2.1 3 6.3 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 9 18.8 12 25.0 24 50.0 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 2 4.2 8 16.7 28 58.3 9 18.8 1 2.1 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 20 41.7 20 41.7 5 10.4 2 4.2 1 2.1 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 4 8.3 17 35.4 14 29.2 5 10.4 8 16.7 0
35 - I can do well in school. 24 51.1 18 38.3 5 10.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 5 10.4 14 29.2 22 45.8 6 12.5 1 2.1 0
37 - I like reading. 16 33.3 8 16.7 6 12.5 9 18.8 9 18.8 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 3 6.3 6 12.5 4 8.3 7 14.6 28 58.3 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 8 16.7 15 31.3 15 31.3 8 16.7 2 4.2 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 16.7 16 33.3 14 29.2 7 14.6 3 6.3 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 5 10.4 9 18.8 21 43.8 10 20.8 3 6.3 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 5 10.4 20 41.7 16 33.3 6 12.5 1 2.1 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 11 22.9 15 31.3 11 22.9 9 18.8 2 4.2 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 9 18.8 11 22.9 24 50.0 3 6.3 1 2.1 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 4 8.3 11 22.9 26 54.2 6 12.5 1 2.1 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 6 12.5 22 45.8 15 31.3 5 10.4 0 0.0 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 5 10.4 16 33.3 22 45.8 4 8.3 1 2.1 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 5 10.4 17 35.4 16 33.3 9 18.8 1 2.1 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 9 18.8 19 39.6 10 20.8 5 10.4 5 10.4 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 8 17.0 22 46.8 14 29.8 1 2.1 2 4.3 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 18 37.5 14 29.2 11 22.9 2 4.2 3 6.3 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 7 14.6 16 33.3 16 33.3 6 12.5 3 6.3 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 9 18.8 15 31.3 16 33.3 7 14.6 1 2.1 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 18 37.5 14 29.2 10 20.8 5 10.4 1 2.1 0
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 18 38.3 18 38.3 8 17.0 1 2.1 2 4.3 1
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 8 16.7 13 27.1 17 35.4 7 14.6 3 6.3 0
57 - I like going to this school. 11 22.9 8 16.7 19 39.6 3 6.3 7 14.6 0
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 9 18.8 20 41.7 12 25.0 4 8.3 3 6.3 0
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 11 22.9 16 33.3 14 29.2 3 6.3 4 8.3 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 13 27.1 16 33.3 12 25.0 5 10.4 2 4.2 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 14 29.2 18 37.5 8 16.7 6 12.5 2 4.2 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 8 16.7 13 27.1 18 37.5 5 10.4 4 8.3 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 1 2.1 7 14.6 19 39.6 12 25.0 9 18.8 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 13 27.1 18 37.5 12 25.0 4 8.3 1 2.1 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 20 41.7 18 37.5 9 18.8 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 12 25.0 17 35.4 15 31.3 2 4.2 2 4.2 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 11 22.9 17 35.4 14 29.2 4 8.3 2 4.2 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 27 56.3 13 27.1 7 14.6 1 2.1 0 0.0 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 10 20.8 4 8.3 12 25.0 10 20.8 12 25.0 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 12 25.5 13 27.7 20 42.6 2 4.3 0 0.0 1
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 14 29.2 18 37.5 12 25.0 2 4.2 2 4.2 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 4 8.3 19 39.6 14 29.2 6 12.5 5 10.4 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 3 6.3 13 27.1 23 47.9 8 16.7 1 2.1 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 8 16.7 14 29.2 16 33.3 7 14.6 3 6.3 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 10 20.8 11 22.9 20 41.7 7 14.6 0 0.0 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 11 22.9 12 25.0 14 29.2 5 10.4 6 12.5 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 4 8.3 19 39.6 15 31.3 7 14.6 3 6.3 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 13 27.1 16 33.3 14 29.2 4 8.3 1 2.1 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 10 20.8 17 35.4 15 31.3 5 10.4 1 2.1 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated February 02, 2009