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

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 86 23.50
10 105 28.69
11 88 24.04
12 87 23.77

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 197 53.97
FEMALE 168 46.03

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 339 93.39
African American (not Hispanic) 8 2.20
Asian 1 0.28
American Indian 7 1.93
Hispanic 8 2.20

Frequency Missing = 3


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.82
FINISHED 8TH 31 8.49
H.S. GRAD 101 27.67
POST SECONDARY 82 22.47
COLLEGE GRAD 93 25.48
DON'T KNOW 55 15.07

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 1.37
FINISHED 8TH 40 10.96
H.S. GRAD 124 33.97
POST SECONDARY 72 19.73
COLLEGE GRAD 55 15.07
DON'T KNOW 69 18.90

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 140 38.46
1 OR 2 DAYS 150 41.21
3 OR 4 DAYS 53 14.56
5 TO 10 DAYS 20 5.49
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.27

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 144 39.89
TWO HRS. 93 25.76
THREE HRS. 62 17.17
FOUR HRS. 38 10.53
FIVE HRS. 14 3.88
SIX + HRS. 10 2.77

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 194 53.74
TWO HRS. 76 21.05
THREE HRS. 40 11.08
FOUR HRS. 27 7.48
FIVE HRS. 7 1.94
SIX + HRS. 17 4.71

Frequency Missing = 5


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 45 12.36
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 72 19.78
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 178 48.90
MILITARY 26 7.14
OTHER 43 11.81

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 97 26.72
A & B 100 27.55
B 47 12.95
B & C 62 17.08
C 25 6.89
C & D 24 6.61
D 8 2.20

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 55 15.15
DON T DO IT 40 11.02
1/2 HR. OR LESS 121 33.33
ONE HOUR 94 25.90
TWO HOURS 40 11.02
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 3.58

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 157 43.25
UNDER 6 HRS. 32 8.82
6 TO 10 HRS. 50 13.77
11 TO 15 HRS. 30 8.26
16 TO 20 HRS. 42 11.57
21 TO 25 HRS. 24 6.61
MORE THAN 25 28 7.71

Frequency Missing = 3


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 14 3.86
GOOD 152 41.87
AVERAGE 157 43.25
BELOW AVERAGE 24 6.61
POOR 16 4.41

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 163 45.03
1 TO 2 HRS. 78 21.55
3 TO 5 HRS. 39 10.77
6 TO 10 HRS. 22 6.08
11 TO 15 HRS. 37 10.22
16 TO 20 HRS. 16 4.42
MORE THAN 20 7 1.93

Frequency Missing = 4


Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 30 8.24
Architecture & Construction 23 6.32
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 30 8.24
Business, Management & Administration 15 4.12
Education & Training 16 4.40
Finance 2 0.55
Government & Public Administration 3 0.82
Health Science 31 8.52
Hospitality & Tourism 4 1.10
Human Services 31 8.52
Information Technology 5 1.37
Law, Public Safety & Security 15 4.12
Manufacturing 4 1.10
Marketing, Sales & Service 5 1.37
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 33 9.07
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 8 2.20
Other 71 19.51
Have not selected a career path 38 10.44

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 34 9.29
Rarely 81 22.13
Occasionally 146 39.89
Regularly 105 28.69

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 40 10.96
Rarely 83 22.74
Occasionally 149 40.82
Regularly 93 25.48

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 30 8.22
Rarely 57 15.62
Occasionally 127 34.79
Regularly 151 41.37

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MONTGOMERY CO. 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 23 6.3 96 26.2 138 37.7 88 24.0 21 5.7 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 13 3.6 66 18.1 160 43.8 110 30.1 16 4.4 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 19 5.2 44 12.0 139 38.0 121 33.1 43 11.7 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 26 7.1 91 25.0 126 34.6 93 25.5 28 7.7 2
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 54 14.8 96 26.4 117 32.1 80 22.0 17 4.7 2
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 36 9.9 97 26.6 143 39.2 68 18.6 21 5.8 1
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 43 11.8 86 23.7 135 37.2 82 22.6 17 4.7 3
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 31 8.5 105 28.8 141 38.6 69 18.9 19 5.2 1
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 27 7.4 66 18.2 140 38.6 95 26.2 35 9.6 3
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 83 22.8 70 19.2 120 33.0 62 17.0 29 8.0 2
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 59 16.2 105 28.8 95 26.0 73 20.0 33 9.0 1

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MONTGOMERY CO. 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. 11 3.0 91 25.0 132 36.3 83 22.8 47 12.9 2
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 35 9.6 168 46.0 109 29.9 40 11.0 13 3.6 1
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 21 5.8 136 37.6 127 35.1 54 14.9 24 6.6 4
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 12 3.3 68 18.6 158 43.3 86 23.6 41 11.2 1
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 165 45.3 122 33.5 56 15.4 16 4.4 5 1.4 2
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 29 8.0 114 31.3 122 33.5 51 14.0 48 13.2 2
35 - I can do well in school. 157 43.0 153 41.9 41 11.2 11 3.0 3 0.8 1
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 53 14.5 152 41.6 110 30.1 32 8.8 18 4.9 1
37 - I like reading. 83 22.9 83 22.9 75 20.7 62 17.1 60 16.5 3
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 35 9.7 50 13.8 105 29.0 85 23.5 87 24.0 4
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 30 8.2 152 41.6 113 31.0 57 15.6 13 3.6 1
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 24 6.6 130 35.6 115 31.5 71 19.5 25 6.8 1
41 - My school building is in good condition. 14 3.8 110 30.2 122 33.5 82 22.5 36 9.9 2
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 27 7.4 151 41.5 102 28.0 68 18.7 16 4.4 2
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 25 6.9 109 29.9 129 35.4 66 18.1 35 9.6 2
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 31 8.5 106 29.0 141 38.6 65 17.8 22 6.0 1
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 27 7.4 121 33.3 130 35.8 59 16.3 26 7.2 3
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 29 8.0 157 43.1 114 31.3 52 14.3 12 3.3 2
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 39 10.7 128 35.2 119 32.7 59 16.2 19 5.2 2
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 33 9.1 81 22.3 134 36.8 106 29.1 10 2.7 2
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 27 7.4 139 38.1 118 32.3 64 17.5 17 4.7 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 38 10.4 174 47.7 101 27.7 46 12.6 6 1.6 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 55 15.1 176 48.2 85 23.3 33 9.0 16 4.4 1
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 28 7.7 154 42.3 121 33.2 44 12.1 17 4.7 2
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 23 6.3 130 35.7 132 36.3 60 16.5 19 5.2 2
54 - I feel safe at school. 39 10.7 130 35.8 109 30.0 48 13.2 37 10.2 3
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 73 20.0 199 54.5 68 18.6 16 4.4 9 2.5 1
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 123 33.9 103 28.4 108 29.8 19 5.2 10 2.8 3
57 - I like going to this school. 54 14.8 114 31.3 116 31.9 39 10.7 41 11.3 2
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 58 15.9 129 35.3 124 34.0 31 8.5 23 6.3 1
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 38 10.4 148 40.5 106 29.0 49 13.4 24 6.6 1
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 36 9.9 164 44.9 103 28.2 43 11.8 19 5.2 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 46 12.6 129 35.3 100 27.4 57 15.6 33 9.0 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 31 8.5 126 34.5 160 43.8 33 9.0 15 4.1 1
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 67 18.4 101 27.7 129 35.4 45 12.4 22 6.0 2
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 52 14.2 188 51.5 103 28.2 12 3.3 10 2.7 1
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 86 23.6 181 49.6 79 21.6 10 2.7 9 2.5 1
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 48 13.2 161 44.2 116 31.9 28 7.7 11 3.0 2
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 28 7.7 115 31.5 137 37.5 61 16.7 24 6.6 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 183 50.1 114 31.2 51 14.0 12 3.3 5 1.4 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 65 17.8 54 14.8 94 25.7 95 26.0 58 15.8 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 40 11.0 142 38.9 122 33.4 48 13.2 13 3.6 1
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 80 21.9 167 45.6 92 25.1 20 5.5 7 1.9 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 28 7.7 99 27.0 112 30.6 71 19.4 56 15.3 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 25 6.9 95 26.1 167 45.9 61 16.8 16 4.4 2
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 39 10.7 112 30.7 118 32.3 56 15.3 40 11.0 1
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 25 6.9 102 28.1 185 51.0 33 9.1 18 5.0 3
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 43 11.8 115 31.5 99 27.1 58 15.9 50 13.7 1
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 25 6.9 115 31.6 125 34.3 61 16.8 38 10.4 2
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 55 15.1 156 42.7 108 29.6 30 8.2 16 4.4 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 56 15.4 144 39.6 113 31.0 30 8.2 21 5.8 2

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