Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 189 26.96
10 211 30.10
11 153 21.83
12 148 21.11

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 333 47.50
FEMALE 368 52.50

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 583 83.40
African American (not Hispanic) 77 11.02
Asian 19 2.72
American Indian 7 1.00
Hispanic 13 1.86

Frequency Missing = 2


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 13 1.85
FINISHED 8TH 39 5.56
H.S. GRAD 214 30.53
POST SECONDARY 142 20.26
COLLEGE GRAD 204 29.10
DON'T KNOW 89 12.70

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 0.71
FINISHED 8TH 44 6.28
H.S. GRAD 203 28.96
POST SECONDARY 121 17.26
COLLEGE GRAD 195 27.82
DON'T KNOW 133 18.97

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 308 44.06
1 OR 2 DAYS 256 36.62
3 OR 4 DAYS 91 13.02
5 TO 10 DAYS 30 4.29
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 14 2.00

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 216 31.12
TWO HRS. 170 24.50
THREE HRS. 138 19.88
FOUR HRS. 87 12.54
FIVE HRS. 43 6.20
SIX + HRS. 40 5.76

Frequency Missing = 7


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 316 45.34
TWO HRS. 154 22.09
THREE HRS. 107 15.35
FOUR HRS. 56 8.03
FIVE HRS. 19 2.73
SIX + HRS. 45 6.46

Frequency Missing = 4


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 47 6.71
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 98 14.00
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 456 65.14
MILITARY 25 3.57
OTHER 74 10.57

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 124 17.71
A & B 202 28.86
B 95 13.57
B & C 154 22.00
C 62 8.86
C & D 46 6.57
D 10 1.43
BELOW D 7 1.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 55 7.86
DON T DO IT 61 8.71
1/2 HR. OR LESS 159 22.71
ONE HOUR 246 35.14
TWO HOURS 114 16.29
MORE THAN 2 HRS 65 9.29

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 418 59.97
UNDER 6 HRS. 48 6.89
6 TO 10 HRS. 54 7.75
11 TO 15 HRS. 51 7.32
16 TO 20 HRS. 72 10.33
21 TO 25 HRS. 27 3.87
MORE THAN 25 27 3.87

Frequency Missing = 4


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 68 9.74
GOOD 336 48.14
AVERAGE 233 33.38
BELOW AVERAGE 38 5.44
POOR 23 3.30

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 247 35.34
1 TO 2 HRS. 140 20.03
3 TO 5 HRS. 83 11.87
6 TO 10 HRS. 94 13.45
11 TO 15 HRS. 85 12.16
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 3.58
MORE THAN 20 25 3.58

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 11 1.57
Architecture & Construction 43 6.13
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 89 12.70
Business, Management & Administration 60 8.56
Education & Training 30 4.28
Finance 7 1.00
Government & Public Administration 7 1.00
Health Science 63 8.99
Hospitality & Tourism 10 1.43
Human Services 73 10.41
Information Technology 10 1.43
Law, Public Safety & Security 29 4.14
Marketing, Sales & Service 12 1.71
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 60 8.56
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 7 1.00
Other 107 15.26
Have not selected a career path 83 11.84

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 55 7.86
Rarely 160 22.86
Occasionally 296 42.29
Regularly 189 27.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 65 9.30
Rarely 196 28.04
Occasionally 290 41.49
Regularly 148 21.17

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 45 6.44
Rarely 141 20.17
Occasionally 263 37.63
Regularly 250 35.77

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 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 78 11.1 185 26.4 247 35.2 137 19.5 54 7.7 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 42 6.0 153 21.8 298 42.5 181 25.8 27 3.9 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 35 5.0 106 15.1 225 32.1 259 36.9 76 10.8 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 62 8.9 171 24.5 251 35.9 151 21.6 64 9.2 2
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 104 14.9 157 22.5 229 32.8 165 23.6 44 6.3 2
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 108 15.5 208 29.9 250 35.9 97 13.9 33 4.7 5
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 89 12.7 162 23.1 251 35.9 154 22.0 44 6.3 1
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 113 16.3 173 24.9 235 33.8 135 19.4 39 5.6 6
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 42 6.0 122 17.5 242 34.7 202 29.0 89 12.8 4
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 216 30.9 182 26.1 165 23.6 103 14.8 32 4.6 3
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 140 20.0 217 31.0 182 26.0 104 14.9 57 8.1 1

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 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. 26 3.7 151 21.6 271 38.8 160 22.9 91 13.0 2
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 87 12.5 338 48.4 186 26.6 57 8.2 30 4.3 3
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 60 8.6 226 32.3 252 36.1 107 15.3 54 7.7 2
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 37 5.3 206 29.5 271 38.8 132 18.9 52 7.4 3
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 372 53.4 212 30.4 72 10.3 22 3.2 19 2.7 4
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 85 12.2 228 32.7 246 35.2 85 12.2 54 7.7 3
35 - I can do well in school. 339 48.4 268 38.3 71 10.1 9 1.3 13 1.9 1
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 134 19.2 284 40.7 183 26.2 61 8.7 36 5.2 3
37 - I like reading. 138 19.7 149 21.3 162 23.1 111 15.9 140 20.0 1
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 116 16.6 138 19.8 251 36.0 110 15.8 83 11.9 3
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 70 10.0 288 41.2 224 32.0 74 10.6 43 6.2 2
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 22 3.1 161 23.0 296 42.3 141 20.2 79 11.3 2
41 - My school building is in good condition. 60 8.6 302 43.2 205 29.3 94 13.4 38 5.4 2
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 71 10.1 319 45.6 201 28.7 69 9.9 40 5.7 1
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 65 9.3 246 35.1 248 35.4 91 13.0 50 7.1 1
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 64 9.2 186 26.7 273 39.2 105 15.1 68 9.8 5
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 59 8.5 217 31.2 237 34.1 130 18.7 53 7.6 5
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 65 9.3 281 40.2 241 34.5 82 11.7 30 4.3 2
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 78 11.2 258 37.1 200 28.7 104 14.9 56 8.0 5
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 72 10.3 128 18.3 257 36.7 209 29.9 34 4.9 1
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 72 10.3 250 35.7 228 32.6 104 14.9 46 6.6 1
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 107 15.3 345 49.3 174 24.9 52 7.4 22 3.1 1
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 151 21.6 313 44.8 154 22.1 53 7.6 27 3.9 3
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 93 13.3 330 47.2 207 29.6 46 6.6 23 3.3 2
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 47 6.7 237 34.0 267 38.3 96 13.8 51 7.3 3
54 - I feel safe at school. 91 13.0 259 37.1 224 32.0 72 10.3 53 7.6 2
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 203 29.0 350 50.1 113 16.2 16 2.3 17 2.4 2
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 217 31.1 200 28.7 201 28.8 50 7.2 30 4.3 3
57 - I like going to this school. 98 14.0 221 31.7 219 31.4 81 11.6 79 11.3 3
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 101 14.5 258 37.0 244 35.0 51 7.3 43 6.2 4
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 85 12.1 301 42.9 201 28.7 67 9.6 47 6.7 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 102 14.6 299 42.7 211 30.1 57 8.1 31 4.4 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 76 10.8 223 31.8 223 31.8 115 16.4 64 9.1 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 71 10.1 229 32.7 296 42.2 65 9.3 40 5.7 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 183 26.1 216 30.9 208 29.7 61 8.7 32 4.6 1
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 125 17.8 354 50.5 178 25.4 27 3.9 17 2.4 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 186 26.5 345 49.2 125 17.8 26 3.7 19 2.7 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 121 17.3 281 40.1 226 32.2 46 6.6 27 3.9 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 46 6.6 202 28.9 292 41.8 100 14.3 59 8.4 2
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 383 54.8 220 31.5 72 10.3 8 1.1 16 2.3 2
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 107 15.3 91 13.0 195 27.9 175 25.0 132 18.9 1
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 99 14.1 327 46.6 180 25.7 61 8.7 34 4.9 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 164 23.5 345 49.4 155 22.2 18 2.6 17 2.4 2
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 41 5.9 205 29.3 228 32.6 114 16.3 112 16.0 1
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 54 7.7 250 35.8 295 42.2 69 9.9 31 4.4 2
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 114 16.3 257 36.8 186 26.6 90 12.9 52 7.4 2
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 44 6.3 192 27.6 351 50.4 72 10.3 37 5.3 5
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 95 13.6 224 32.0 186 26.6 115 16.5 79 11.3 2
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 57 8.1 232 33.1 259 37.0 100 14.3 52 7.4 1
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 122 17.4 332 47.4 174 24.8 43 6.1 30 4.3 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 136 19.4 328 46.8 175 25.0 23 3.3 39 5.6 0

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