Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE R-VI School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 63 25.71
10 61 24.90
11 67 27.35
12 54 22.04

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 133 54.29
FEMALE 112 45.71

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 231 94.29
Asian 2 0.82
American Indian 6 2.45
Hispanic 6 2.45

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.82
FINISHED 8TH 14 5.74
H.S. GRAD 71 29.10
POST SECONDARY 66 27.05
COLLEGE GRAD 61 25.00
DON'T KNOW 30 12.30

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 7 2.86
FINISHED 8TH 22 8.98
H.S. GRAD 84 34.29
POST SECONDARY 61 24.90
COLLEGE GRAD 38 15.51
DON'T KNOW 33 13.47

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 115 46.94
1 OR 2 DAYS 92 37.55
3 OR 4 DAYS 23 9.39
5 TO 10 DAYS 11 4.49
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 1.63

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 78 32.10
TWO HRS. 76 31.28
THREE HRS. 45 18.52
FOUR HRS. 26 10.70
FIVE HRS. 13 5.35
SIX + HRS. 5 2.06

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 153 63.22
TWO HRS. 37 15.29
THREE HRS. 20 8.26
FOUR HRS. 12 4.96
FIVE HRS. 11 4.55
SIX + HRS. 9 3.72

Frequency Missing = 3


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 30 12.30
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 27 11.07
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 126 51.64
MILITARY 21 8.61
OTHER 40 16.39

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 53 21.63
A & B 57 23.27
B 25 10.20
B & C 55 22.45
C 27 11.02
C & D 16 6.53
D 9 3.67
BELOW D 3 1.22

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 23 9.43
DON T DO IT 35 14.34
1/2 HR. OR LESS 59 24.18
ONE HOUR 81 33.20
TWO HOURS 32 13.11
MORE THAN 2 HRS 14 5.74

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 134 55.60
UNDER 6 HRS. 21 8.71
6 TO 10 HRS. 27 11.20
11 TO 15 HRS. 18 7.47
16 TO 20 HRS. 15 6.22
21 TO 25 HRS. 16 6.64
MORE THAN 25 10 4.15

Frequency Missing = 4


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 18 7.38
GOOD 72 29.51
AVERAGE 107 43.85
BELOW AVERAGE 33 13.52
POOR 14 5.74

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 91 37.14
1 TO 2 HRS. 46 18.78
3 TO 5 HRS. 42 17.14
6 TO 10 HRS. 18 7.35
11 TO 15 HRS. 19 7.76
16 TO 20 HRS. 16 6.53
MORE THAN 20 13 5.31

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 20 8.16
Architecture & Construction 10 4.08
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 14 5.71
Business, Management & Administration 5 2.04
Education & Training 16 6.53
Finance 2 0.82
Government & Public Administration 1 0.41
Health Science 31 12.65
Hospitality & Tourism 1 0.41
Human Services 12 4.90
Information Technology 1 0.41
Law, Public Safety & Security 15 6.12
Manufacturing 1 0.41
Marketing, Sales & Service 5 2.04
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 22 8.98
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 3 1.22
Other 56 22.86
Have not selected a career path 30 12.24

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 13 5.31
Rarely 57 23.27
Occasionally 94 38.37
Regularly 81 33.06

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 25 10.20
Rarely 65 26.53
Occasionally 100 40.82
Regularly 55 22.45

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 20 8.16
Rarely 47 19.18
Occasionally 90 36.73
Regularly 88 35.92

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE R-VI 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 28 11.5 52 21.3 85 34.8 57 23.4 22 9.0 1
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 11 4.5 42 17.2 107 43.9 73 29.9 11 4.5 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 13 5.3 35 14.3 92 37.6 74 30.2 31 12.7 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 26 10.7 56 23.0 85 34.8 60 24.6 17 7.0 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 29 11.9 61 25.0 92 37.7 49 20.1 13 5.3 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 25 10.2 52 21.3 105 43.0 51 20.9 11 4.5 1
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 22 9.0 60 24.5 87 35.5 55 22.4 21 8.6 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 28 11.4 66 26.9 92 37.6 45 18.4 14 5.7 0
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 14 5.7 55 22.4 98 40.0 53 21.6 25 10.2 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 56 22.9 66 26.9 61 24.9 42 17.1 20 8.2 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 46 18.8 73 29.8 73 29.8 34 13.9 19 7.8 0

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE R-VI 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. 17 7.0 70 28.9 79 32.6 45 18.6 31 12.8 3
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 24 9.9 105 43.4 73 30.2 23 9.5 17 7.0 3
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 16 6.6 74 30.6 95 39.3 40 16.5 17 7.0 3
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 3 1.2 49 20.3 110 45.6 48 19.9 31 12.9 4
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 120 49.8 75 31.1 32 13.3 5 2.1 9 3.7 4
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 21 8.7 55 22.7 83 34.3 52 21.5 31 12.8 3
35 - I can do well in school. 96 39.7 98 40.5 36 14.9 4 1.7 8 3.3 3
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 30 12.4 96 39.8 65 27.0 31 12.9 19 7.9 4
37 - I like reading. 67 27.7 49 20.2 41 16.9 32 13.2 53 21.9 3
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 15 6.2 22 9.1 64 26.4 71 29.3 70 28.9 3
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 22 9.0 96 39.2 74 30.2 32 13.1 21 8.6 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 22 9.0 81 33.1 87 35.5 25 10.2 30 12.2 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 8 3.3 58 23.8 77 31.6 62 25.4 39 16.0 1
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 28 11.4 87 35.5 79 32.2 36 14.7 15 6.1 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 26 10.6 79 32.2 77 31.4 32 13.1 31 12.7 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 32 13.1 87 35.5 76 31.0 27 11.0 23 9.4 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 19 7.8 74 30.2 86 35.1 41 16.7 25 10.2 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 24 9.8 95 38.9 85 34.8 21 8.6 19 7.8 1
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 27 11.0 84 34.3 78 31.8 31 12.7 25 10.2 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 24 9.8 53 21.6 102 41.6 55 22.4 11 4.5 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 21 8.6 77 31.7 81 33.3 40 16.5 24 9.9 2
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 30 12.3 117 48.1 64 26.3 19 7.8 13 5.3 2
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 44 18.1 103 42.4 63 25.9 18 7.4 15 6.2 2
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 37 15.2 107 44.0 67 27.6 16 6.6 16 6.6 2
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 17 7.0 81 33.2 89 36.5 38 15.6 19 7.8 1
54 - I feel safe at school. 42 17.2 92 37.7 70 28.7 19 7.8 21 8.6 1
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 59 24.3 118 48.6 38 15.6 15 6.2 13 5.3 2
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 76 31.1 74 30.3 70 28.7 13 5.3 11 4.5 1
57 - I like going to this school. 45 18.4 70 28.7 68 27.9 22 9.0 39 16.0 1
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 42 17.3 78 32.1 70 28.8 21 8.6 32 13.2 2
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 34 13.9 94 38.5 71 29.1 23 9.4 22 9.0 1
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 37 15.1 113 46.1 55 22.4 16 6.5 24 9.8 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 44 18.0 79 32.4 55 22.5 42 17.2 24 9.8 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 23 9.4 61 24.9 103 42.0 33 13.5 25 10.2 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 69 28.2 54 22.0 88 35.9 17 6.9 17 6.9 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 51 20.9 113 46.3 55 22.5 12 4.9 13 5.3 1
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 76 31.0 107 43.7 45 18.4 6 2.4 11 4.5 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 45 18.4 102 41.8 65 26.6 14 5.7 18 7.4 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 21 8.6 79 32.2 101 41.2 19 7.8 25 10.2 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 137 56.1 77 31.6 16 6.6 8 3.3 6 2.5 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 48 19.6 30 12.2 71 29.0 45 18.4 51 20.8 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 40 16.3 96 39.2 77 31.4 18 7.3 14 5.7 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 55 22.4 107 43.7 62 25.3 12 4.9 9 3.7 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 15 6.1 78 31.8 92 37.6 34 13.9 26 10.6 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 19 7.8 71 29.0 113 46.1 27 11.0 15 6.1 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 37 15.2 77 31.6 69 28.3 34 13.9 27 11.1 1
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 8.3 79 32.6 112 46.3 15 6.2 16 6.6 3
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 45 18.4 69 28.2 70 28.6 32 13.1 29 11.8 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 16 6.5 84 34.3 96 39.2 32 13.1 17 6.9 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 47 19.2 116 47.3 57 23.3 13 5.3 12 4.9 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 37 15.2 112 46.1 72 29.6 8 3.3 14 5.8 2

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