Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
OSCEOLA JR.-SR. HIGH, OSCEOLA School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 45 29.22
10 47 30.52
11 31 20.13
12 31 20.13

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 75 49.02
FEMALE 78 50.98

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 142 92.21
African American (not Hispanic) 2 1.30
American Indian 6 3.90
Hispanic 4 2.60

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.65
FINISHED 8TH 10 6.49
H.S. GRAD 51 33.12
POST SECONDARY 28 18.18
COLLEGE GRAD 41 26.62
DON'T KNOW 23 14.94

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 1.30
FINISHED 8TH 18 11.69
H.S. GRAD 53 34.42
POST SECONDARY 29 18.83
COLLEGE GRAD 24 15.58
DON'T KNOW 28 18.18

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 70 45.45
1 OR 2 DAYS 57 37.01
3 OR 4 DAYS 15 9.74
5 TO 10 DAYS 9 5.84
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 3 1.95

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 57 37.01
TWO HRS. 32 20.78
THREE HRS. 35 22.73
FOUR HRS. 24 15.58
FIVE HRS. 2 1.30
SIX + HRS. 4 2.60

How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 98 64.05
TWO HRS. 23 15.03
THREE HRS. 15 9.80
FOUR HRS. 11 7.19
FIVE HRS. 2 1.31
SIX + HRS. 4 2.61

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 22 14.29
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 31 20.13
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 78 50.65
MILITARY 6 3.90
OTHER 17 11.04

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 57 37.25
A & B 37 24.18
B 17 11.11
B & C 22 14.38
C 7 4.58
C & D 11 7.19
D 2 1.31

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 27 17.53
DON T DO IT 9 5.84
1/2 HR. OR LESS 50 32.47
ONE HOUR 47 30.52
TWO HOURS 15 9.74
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 3.90

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 98 63.64
UNDER 6 HRS. 17 11.04
6 TO 10 HRS. 12 7.79
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 3.90
16 TO 20 HRS. 13 8.44
21 TO 25 HRS. 3 1.95
MORE THAN 25 5 3.25

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 18 11.76
GOOD 79 51.63
AVERAGE 47 30.72
BELOW AVERAGE 6 3.92
POOR 3 1.96

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 64 41.56
1 TO 2 HRS. 27 17.53
3 TO 5 HRS. 17 11.04
6 TO 10 HRS. 15 9.74
11 TO 15 HRS. 19 12.34
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 3.25
MORE THAN 20 7 4.55

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 16 10.39
Architecture & Construction 7 4.55
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 7 4.55
Business, Management & Administration 8 5.19
Education & Training 8 5.19
Finance 2 1.30
Health Science 19 12.34
Human Services 6 3.90
Law, Public Safety & Security 6 3.90
Manufacturing 2 1.30
Marketing, Sales & Service 2 1.30
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 14 9.09
Other 29 18.83
Have not selected a career path 28 18.18

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 7 4.55
Rarely 34 22.08
Occasionally 63 40.91
Regularly 50 32.47

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 9.74
Rarely 44 28.57
Occasionally 60 38.96
Regularly 35 22.73

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 13 8.44
Rarely 24 15.58
Occasionally 48 31.17
Regularly 69 44.81

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
OSCEOLA JR.-SR. HIGH, OSCEOLA 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 25 16.2 38 24.7 50 32.5 28 18.2 13 8.4 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 10 6.5 20 13.0 63 40.9 53 34.4 8 5.2 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 10 6.5 25 16.2 43 27.9 53 34.4 23 14.9 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 21 13.7 33 21.6 58 37.9 31 20.3 10 6.5 1
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 50 32.5 38 24.7 35 22.7 26 16.9 5 3.2 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 29 19.0 42 27.5 52 34.0 24 15.7 6 3.9 1
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 35 22.7 40 26.0 42 27.3 26 16.9 11 7.1 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 26 17.0 48 31.4 46 30.1 23 15.0 10 6.5 1
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 15 9.7 34 22.1 61 39.6 33 21.4 11 7.1 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 54 35.1 40 26.0 40 26.0 16 10.4 4 2.6 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 49 31.8 50 32.5 33 21.4 14 9.1 8 5.2 0

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
OSCEOLA JR.-SR. HIGH, OSCEOLA 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 7.1 41 26.6 71 46.1 23 14.9 8 5.2 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 25 16.2 78 50.6 39 25.3 9 5.8 3 1.9 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 26 16.9 59 38.3 51 33.1 15 9.7 3 1.9 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 13 8.4 43 27.9 69 44.8 23 14.9 6 3.9 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 112 72.7 30 19.5 8 5.2 3 1.9 1 0.6 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 24 15.6 44 28.6 47 30.5 23 14.9 16 10.4 0
35 - I can do well in school. 97 63.0 40 26.0 15 9.7 1 0.6 1 0.6 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 41 26.8 68 44.4 31 20.3 7 4.6 6 3.9 1
37 - I like reading. 37 24.0 23 14.9 41 26.6 18 11.7 35 22.7 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 12 7.8 10 6.5 29 18.8 51 33.1 52 33.8 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 25 16.2 72 46.8 46 29.9 9 5.8 2 1.3 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 11.7 56 36.4 55 35.7 19 12.3 6 3.9 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 24 15.6 79 51.3 35 22.7 14 9.1 2 1.3 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 23 14.9 71 46.1 42 27.3 14 9.1 4 2.6 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 24 15.6 57 37.0 40 26.0 22 14.3 11 7.1 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 24 15.6 53 34.4 51 33.1 15 9.7 11 7.1 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 25 16.3 56 36.6 49 32.0 16 10.5 7 4.6 1
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 20 13.1 77 50.3 44 28.8 11 7.2 1 0.7 1
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 26 17.1 63 41.4 37 24.3 16 10.5 10 6.6 2
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 10 6.5 32 20.9 59 38.6 46 30.1 6 3.9 1
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 22 14.3 72 46.8 41 26.6 13 8.4 6 3.9 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 30 19.5 77 50.0 41 26.6 4 2.6 2 1.3 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 47 30.5 70 45.5 29 18.8 6 3.9 2 1.3 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 23 14.9 58 37.7 54 35.1 16 10.4 3 1.9 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 18 11.7 55 35.7 57 37.0 16 10.4 8 5.2 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 43 28.1 69 45.1 29 19.0 4 2.6 8 5.2 1
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 65 42.2 63 40.9 21 13.6 5 3.2 0 0.0 0
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 50 32.5 55 35.7 36 23.4 11 7.1 2 1.3 0
57 - I like going to this school. 46 29.9 47 30.5 30 19.5 12 7.8 19 12.3 0
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 42 27.5 59 38.6 33 21.6 11 7.2 8 5.2 1
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 27 17.5 66 42.9 38 24.7 16 10.4 7 4.5 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 31 20.1 75 48.7 38 24.7 6 3.9 4 2.6 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 32 20.8 64 41.6 36 23.4 16 10.4 6 3.9 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 35 22.7 62 40.3 48 31.2 5 3.2 4 2.6 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 19 12.4 28 18.3 59 38.6 38 24.8 9 5.9 1
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 38 24.7 74 48.1 33 21.4 6 3.9 3 1.9 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 52 33.8 80 51.9 18 11.7 1 0.6 3 1.9 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 31 20.3 78 51.0 39 25.5 3 2.0 2 1.3 1
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 16 10.4 62 40.3 57 37.0 15 9.7 4 2.6 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 94 61.4 46 30.1 10 6.5 2 1.3 1 0.7 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 23 14.9 15 9.7 32 20.8 45 29.2 39 25.3 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 25 16.2 72 46.8 41 26.6 11 7.1 5 3.2 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 48 31.2 75 48.7 27 17.5 4 2.6 0 0.0 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 20 13.0 53 34.4 50 32.5 18 11.7 13 8.4 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 13 8.4 55 35.7 66 42.9 14 9.1 6 3.9 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 34 22.1 69 44.8 34 22.1 14 9.1 3 1.9 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 15 9.7 57 37.0 71 46.1 8 5.2 3 1.9 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 55 35.7 64 41.6 20 13.0 10 6.5 5 3.2 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 22 14.3 79 51.3 30 19.5 20 13.0 3 1.9 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 42 27.6 71 46.7 35 23.0 2 1.3 2 1.3 2
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 35 23.0 77 50.7 33 21.7 5 3.3 2 1.3 2

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