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

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 29 24.58
10 29 24.58
11 36 30.51
12 24 20.34

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 60 50.85
FEMALE 58 49.15

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 109 92.37
African American (not Hispanic) 1 0.85
Asian 1 0.85
American Indian 5 4.24
Hispanic 2 1.69

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 4 3.39
H.S. GRAD 38 32.20
POST SECONDARY 28 23.73
COLLEGE GRAD 35 29.66
DON'T KNOW 13 11.02

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.85
FINISHED 8TH 3 2.54
H.S. GRAD 53 44.92
POST SECONDARY 28 23.73
COLLEGE GRAD 12 10.17
DON'T KNOW 21 17.80

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 44 37.29
1 OR 2 DAYS 52 44.07
3 OR 4 DAYS 16 13.56
5 TO 10 DAYS 5 4.24
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.85

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 36 31.03
TWO HRS. 32 27.59
THREE HRS. 24 20.69
FOUR HRS. 11 9.48
FIVE HRS. 4 3.45
SIX + HRS. 9 7.76

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 72 61.54
TWO HRS. 21 17.95
THREE HRS. 13 11.11
FOUR HRS. 7 5.98
SIX + HRS. 4 3.42

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 15 12.71
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 20 16.95
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 67 56.78
MILITARY 5 4.24
OTHER 11 9.32

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 34 28.81
A & B 32 27.12
B 14 11.86
B & C 21 17.80
C 7 5.93
C & D 5 4.24
D 3 2.54
BELOW D 2 1.69

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 15 12.71
DON T DO IT 16 13.56
1/2 HR. OR LESS 39 33.05
ONE HOUR 27 22.88
TWO HOURS 13 11.02
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 6.78

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 56 47.46
UNDER 6 HRS. 11 9.32
6 TO 10 HRS. 15 12.71
11 TO 15 HRS. 16 13.56
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 8.47
21 TO 25 HRS. 7 5.93
MORE THAN 25 3 2.54

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 7 5.93
GOOD 29 24.58
AVERAGE 58 49.15
BELOW AVERAGE 15 12.71
POOR 9 7.63

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 31 26.50
1 TO 2 HRS. 26 22.22
3 TO 5 HRS. 18 15.38
6 TO 10 HRS. 21 17.95
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 3.42
16 TO 20 HRS. 9 7.69
MORE THAN 20 8 6.84

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 9 7.63
Architecture & Construction 5 4.24
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 15 12.71
Business, Management & Administration 6 5.08
Education & Training 7 5.93
Finance 2 1.69
Government & Public Administration 1 0.85
Health Science 16 13.56
Hospitality & Tourism 2 1.69
Human Services 5 4.24
Law, Public Safety & Security 5 4.24
Manufacturing 3 2.54
Marketing, Sales & Service 1 0.85
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 5 4.24
Other 28 23.73
Have not selected a career path 8 6.78

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 13.56
Rarely 28 23.73
Occasionally 43 36.44
Regularly 31 26.27

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 13.68
Rarely 36 30.77
Occasionally 41 35.04
Regularly 24 20.51

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 11 9.32
Rarely 20 16.95
Occasionally 55 46.61
Regularly 32 27.12

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
APPLETON CITY 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 3 2.6 28 23.9 49 41.9 30 25.6 7 6.0 1
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 7 5.9 17 14.4 52 44.1 37 31.4 5 4.2 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 5 4.3 16 13.8 44 37.9 40 34.5 11 9.5 2
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 8 6.8 27 22.9 43 36.4 32 27.1 8 6.8 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 11 9.4 20 17.1 42 35.9 37 31.6 7 6.0 1
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 7 5.9 34 28.8 50 42.4 20 16.9 7 5.9 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 12 10.3 27 23.1 53 45.3 17 14.5 8 6.8 1
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 15 12.7 37 31.4 40 33.9 20 16.9 6 5.1 0
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 11 9.3 20 16.9 42 35.6 32 27.1 13 11.0 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 35 29.7 29 24.6 34 28.8 12 10.2 8 6.8 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 14 12.1 32 27.6 37 31.9 21 18.1 12 10.3 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
APPLETON CITY 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. 6 5.1 25 21.2 48 40.7 24 20.3 15 12.7 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 13 11.0 39 33.1 46 39.0 15 12.7 5 4.2 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 8 6.8 33 28.0 54 45.8 13 11.0 10 8.5 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 8 6.8 26 22.0 51 43.2 22 18.6 11 9.3 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 52 44.4 31 26.5 27 23.1 2 1.7 5 4.3 1
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 9 7.7 31 26.5 42 35.9 23 19.7 12 10.3 1
35 - I can do well in school. 45 38.1 39 33.1 26 22.0 7 5.9 1 0.8 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 13 11.0 34 28.8 50 42.4 14 11.9 7 5.9 0
37 - I like reading. 17 14.4 20 16.9 30 25.4 13 11.0 38 32.2 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 21 17.8 16 13.6 40 33.9 19 16.1 22 18.6 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 8 6.8 49 41.5 41 34.7 11 9.3 9 7.6 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 6.8 36 30.5 40 33.9 21 17.8 13 11.0 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 8 6.8 32 27.1 53 44.9 18 15.3 7 5.9 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 11 9.3 54 45.8 39 33.1 11 9.3 3 2.5 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 11 9.3 28 23.7 49 41.5 20 16.9 10 8.5 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 14 11.9 29 24.6 51 43.2 16 13.6 8 6.8 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 13 11.1 25 21.4 54 46.2 19 16.2 6 5.1 1
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 9 7.7 42 35.9 45 38.5 16 13.7 5 4.3 1
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 11 9.3 34 28.8 46 39.0 19 16.1 8 6.8 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 10 8.5 17 14.4 53 44.9 32 27.1 6 5.1 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 9 7.7 39 33.3 46 39.3 16 13.7 7 6.0 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 14 12.0 44 37.6 49 41.9 5 4.3 5 4.3 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 19 16.2 39 33.3 42 35.9 11 9.4 6 5.1 1
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 10 8.6 38 32.8 47 40.5 12 10.3 9 7.8 2
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 9 7.7 35 29.9 41 35.0 21 17.9 11 9.4 1
54 - I feel safe at school. 16 13.8 43 37.1 42 36.2 7 6.0 8 6.9 2
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 30 25.6 48 41.0 30 25.6 6 5.1 3 2.6 1
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 54 46.6 18 15.5 31 26.7 4 3.4 9 7.8 2
57 - I like going to this school. 16 13.7 26 22.2 40 34.2 16 13.7 19 16.2 1
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 14 12.1 30 25.9 48 41.4 12 10.3 12 10.3 2
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 14 11.9 32 27.1 49 41.5 10 8.5 13 11.0 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 17 14.4 38 32.2 42 35.6 10 8.5 11 9.3 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 24 20.3 30 25.4 41 34.7 10 8.5 13 11.0 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 12 10.2 30 25.4 53 44.9 15 12.7 8 6.8 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 24 20.3 26 22.0 41 34.7 20 16.9 7 5.9 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 18 15.3 43 36.4 43 36.4 11 9.3 3 2.5 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 31 26.3 44 37.3 34 28.8 4 3.4 5 4.2 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 17 14.4 40 33.9 45 38.1 10 8.5 6 5.1 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 11 9.3 28 23.7 50 42.4 19 16.1 10 8.5 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 45 38.1 37 31.4 25 21.2 4 3.4 7 5.9 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 33 28.0 12 10.2 36 30.5 14 11.9 23 19.5 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 13 11.1 44 37.6 39 33.3 13 11.1 8 6.8 1
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 31 26.3 45 38.1 32 27.1 5 4.2 5 4.2 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 9 7.6 21 17.8 45 38.1 22 18.6 21 17.8 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 8 6.8 27 23.1 61 52.1 16 13.7 5 4.3 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 18 15.3 37 31.4 38 32.2 14 11.9 11 9.3 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 5.1 32 27.4 63 53.8 6 5.1 10 8.5 1
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 20 16.9 36 30.5 31 26.3 18 15.3 13 11.0 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 10 8.5 34 28.8 48 40.7 13 11.0 13 11.0 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 21 17.9 41 35.0 40 34.2 7 6.0 8 6.8 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 11 9.5 42 36.2 45 38.8 11 9.5 7 6.0 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009