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

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 40 26.67
10 47 31.33
11 42 28.00
12 21 14.00

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 80 53.33
FEMALE 70 46.67

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 142 94.67
African American (not Hispanic) 2 1.33
Asian 1 0.67
American Indian 2 1.33
Hispanic 3 2.00

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.67
FINISHED 8TH 9 6.00
H.S. GRAD 54 36.00
POST SECONDARY 29 19.33
COLLEGE GRAD 37 24.67
DON'T KNOW 20 13.33

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 2.00
FINISHED 8TH 16 10.67
H.S. GRAD 48 32.00
POST SECONDARY 29 19.33
COLLEGE GRAD 26 17.33
DON'T KNOW 28 18.67

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 62 41.33
1 OR 2 DAYS 56 37.33
3 OR 4 DAYS 21 14.00
5 TO 10 DAYS 9 6.00
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 1.33

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 62 41.61
TWO HRS. 34 22.82
THREE HRS. 29 19.46
FOUR HRS. 15 10.07
FIVE HRS. 3 2.01
SIX + HRS. 6 4.03

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 85 57.05
TWO HRS. 28 18.79
THREE HRS. 12 8.05
FOUR HRS. 7 4.70
FIVE HRS. 7 4.70
SIX + HRS. 10 6.71

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 21 14.09
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 28 18.79
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 69 46.31
MILITARY 14 9.40
OTHER 17 11.41

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 29 19.33
A & B 39 26.00
B 18 12.00
B & C 31 20.67
C 13 8.67
C & D 14 9.33
D 4 2.67
BELOW D 2 1.33

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 13 8.67
DON T DO IT 18 12.00
1/2 HR. OR LESS 50 33.33
ONE HOUR 39 26.00
TWO HOURS 18 12.00
MORE THAN 2 HRS 12 8.00

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 95 63.76
UNDER 6 HRS. 16 10.74
6 TO 10 HRS. 7 4.70
11 TO 15 HRS. 3 2.01
16 TO 20 HRS. 8 5.37
21 TO 25 HRS. 12 8.05
MORE THAN 25 8 5.37

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 39 26.17
GOOD 65 43.62
AVERAGE 36 24.16
BELOW AVERAGE 4 2.68
POOR 5 3.36

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 52 35.14
1 TO 2 HRS. 33 22.30
3 TO 5 HRS. 13 8.78
6 TO 10 HRS. 27 18.24
11 TO 15 HRS. 14 9.46
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 3.38
MORE THAN 20 4 2.70

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 2 1.33
Architecture & Construction 14 9.33
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 8 5.33
Business, Management & Administration 3 2.00
Education & Training 5 3.33
Finance 1 0.67
Health Science 22 14.67
Human Services 18 12.00
Law, Public Safety & Security 11 7.33
Marketing, Sales & Service 2 1.33
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 16 10.67
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 1 0.67
Other 27 18.00
Have not selected a career path 20 13.33

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 13 8.67
Rarely 37 24.67
Occasionally 52 34.67
Regularly 48 32.00

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 10.74
Rarely 37 24.83
Occasionally 50 33.56
Regularly 46 30.87

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 9 6.04
Rarely 31 20.81
Occasionally 48 32.21
Regularly 61 40.94

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG HIGH, NEWBURG 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 34 22.7 59 39.3 29 19.3 21 14.0 7 4.7 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 4 2.7 20 13.3 70 46.7 49 32.7 7 4.7 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 13 8.7 39 26.0 44 29.3 38 25.3 16 10.7 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 23 15.5 39 26.4 49 33.1 29 19.6 8 5.4 2
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 24 16.1 32 21.5 38 25.5 41 27.5 14 9.4 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 31 20.7 47 31.3 51 34.0 16 10.7 5 3.3 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 24 16.0 37 24.7 52 34.7 26 17.3 11 7.3 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 37 24.8 38 25.5 37 24.8 30 20.1 7 4.7 1
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 16 10.7 26 17.3 45 30.0 43 28.7 20 13.3 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 74 49.7 42 28.2 25 16.8 6 4.0 2 1.3 1
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 56 37.6 42 28.2 28 18.8 18 12.1 5 3.4 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG HIGH, NEWBURG 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. 16 10.7 41 27.3 60 40.0 22 14.7 11 7.3 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 30 20.1 73 49.0 30 20.1 11 7.4 5 3.4 1
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 20 13.3 49 32.7 47 31.3 25 16.7 9 6.0 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 20 13.3 54 36.0 50 33.3 17 11.3 9 6.0 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 101 67.3 32 21.3 10 6.7 3 2.0 4 2.7 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 37 25.3 44 30.1 41 28.1 11 7.5 13 8.9 4
35 - I can do well in school. 77 51.3 48 32.0 17 11.3 5 3.3 3 2.0 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 52 34.7 54 36.0 26 17.3 10 6.7 8 5.3 0
37 - I like reading. 28 18.7 22 14.7 32 21.3 27 18.0 41 27.3 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 16 10.7 16 10.7 30 20.0 39 26.0 49 32.7 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 26 17.3 64 42.7 42 28.0 13 8.7 5 3.3 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 12.7 48 32.0 41 27.3 27 18.0 15 10.0 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 10 6.7 48 32.2 49 32.9 25 16.8 17 11.4 1
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 32 21.5 71 47.7 30 20.1 10 6.7 6 4.0 1
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 36 24.0 53 35.3 47 31.3 7 4.7 7 4.7 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 31 20.7 47 31.3 48 32.0 15 10.0 9 6.0 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 26 17.3 54 36.0 46 30.7 16 10.7 8 5.3 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 34 22.8 69 46.3 32 21.5 9 6.0 5 3.4 1
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 30 20.0 54 36.0 42 28.0 16 10.7 8 5.3 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 12 8.0 19 12.7 49 32.7 48 32.0 22 14.7 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 22 14.8 52 34.9 46 30.9 24 16.1 5 3.4 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 39 26.0 75 50.0 21 14.0 14 9.3 1 0.7 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 58 38.7 67 44.7 14 9.3 8 5.3 3 2.0 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 32 21.3 55 36.7 49 32.7 8 5.3 6 4.0 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 26 17.3 59 39.3 40 26.7 20 13.3 5 3.3 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 52 34.9 57 38.3 24 16.1 7 4.7 9 6.0 1
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 47 31.3 67 44.7 25 16.7 6 4.0 5 3.3 0
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 41 27.3 32 21.3 53 35.3 15 10.0 9 6.0 0
57 - I like going to this school. 47 31.3 47 31.3 30 20.0 12 8.0 14 9.3 0
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 28 18.7 35 23.3 48 32.0 18 12.0 21 14.0 0
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 37 24.8 60 40.3 32 21.5 14 9.4 6 4.0 1
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 46 30.7 56 37.3 32 21.3 15 10.0 1 0.7 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 48 32.0 50 33.3 29 19.3 16 10.7 7 4.7 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 40 26.7 49 32.7 43 28.7 10 6.7 8 5.3 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 24 16.0 35 23.3 49 32.7 30 20.0 12 8.0 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 42 28.0 68 45.3 34 22.7 3 2.0 3 2.0 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 60 40.0 60 40.0 23 15.3 5 3.3 2 1.3 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 56 37.6 57 38.3 26 17.4 7 4.7 3 2.0 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 28 18.7 68 45.3 29 19.3 15 10.0 10 6.7 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 94 62.7 40 26.7 11 7.3 2 1.3 3 2.0 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 28 18.7 10 6.7 36 24.0 26 17.3 50 33.3 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 43 28.7 56 37.3 35 23.3 12 8.0 4 2.7 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 51 34.0 62 41.3 29 19.3 5 3.3 3 2.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 34 22.7 41 27.3 44 29.3 19 12.7 12 8.0 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 23 15.4 55 36.9 54 36.2 10 6.7 7 4.7 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 58 38.7 48 32.0 23 15.3 15 10.0 6 4.0 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 33 22.0 59 39.3 51 34.0 4 2.7 3 2.0 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 57 38.0 45 30.0 32 21.3 8 5.3 8 5.3 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 41 27.3 55 36.7 31 20.7 15 10.0 8 5.3 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 64 43.0 51 34.2 26 17.4 6 4.0 2 1.3 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 55 36.9 57 38.3 31 20.8 3 2.0 3 2.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007