Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH, NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
10 12 41.38
11 8 27.59
12 9 31.03

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 15 51.72
FEMALE 14 48.28

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 28 96.55
American Indian 1 3.45

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 3 10.34
H.S. GRAD 6 20.69
POST SECONDARY 8 27.59
COLLEGE GRAD 10 34.48
DON'T KNOW 2 6.90

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 3.45
FINISHED 8TH 2 6.90
H.S. GRAD 8 27.59
POST SECONDARY 4 13.79
COLLEGE GRAD 13 44.83
DON'T KNOW 1 3.45

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 41.38
1 OR 2 DAYS 12 41.38
3 OR 4 DAYS 3 10.34
5 TO 10 DAYS 2 6.90

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 10 35.71
TWO HRS. 10 35.71
THREE HRS. 6 21.43
FOUR HRS. 1 3.57
SIX + HRS. 1 3.57

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 18 62.07
TWO HRS. 9 31.03
THREE HRS. 1 3.45
SIX + HRS. 1 3.45

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 6 20.69
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 4 13.79
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 16 55.17
MILITARY 1 3.45
OTHER 2 6.90

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 15 51.72
A & B 5 17.24
B 3 10.34
B & C 4 13.79
C 1 3.45
C & D 1 3.45

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 2 6.90
DON T DO IT 1 3.45
1/2 HR. OR LESS 11 37.93
ONE HOUR 10 34.48
TWO HOURS 4 13.79
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 3.45

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 42.86
UNDER 6 HRS. 8 28.57
6 TO 10 HRS. 2 7.14
11 TO 15 HRS. 1 3.57
16 TO 20 HRS. 4 14.29
21 TO 25 HRS. 1 3.57

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 6 20.69
GOOD 12 41.38
AVERAGE 11 37.93

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 20.69
1 TO 2 HRS. 1 3.45
3 TO 5 HRS. 6 20.69
6 TO 10 HRS. 1 3.45
11 TO 15 HRS. 8 27.59
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 10.34
MORE THAN 20 4 13.79

Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 4 13.79
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 2 6.90
Business, Management & Administration 2 6.90
Education & Training 5 17.24
Health Science 2 6.90
Human Services 3 10.34
Law, Public Safety & Security 2 6.90
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 1 3.45
Other 3 10.34
Have not selected a career path 5 17.24

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Rarely 9 31.03
Occasionally 13 44.83
Regularly 7 24.14

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 6.90
Rarely 9 31.03
Occasionally 14 48.28
Regularly 4 13.79

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 6.90
Rarely 3 10.34
Occasionally 12 41.38
Regularly 12 41.38

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH, NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III 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 10.3 9 31.0 12 41.4 5 17.2 0 0.0 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 10 34.5 5 17.2 10 34.5 3 10.3 1 3.4 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 2 6.9 8 27.6 12 41.4 7 24.1 0 0.0 0
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 3 10.3 13 44.8 4 13.8 9 31.0 0 0.0 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 4 13.8 8 27.6 10 34.5 6 20.7 1 3.4 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 4 13.8 15 51.7 7 24.1 3 10.3 0 0.0 0
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 7 24.1 11 37.9 5 17.2 6 20.7 0 0.0 0
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 5 17.2 9 31.0 12 41.4 1 3.4 2 6.9 0
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 9 31.0 5 17.2 11 37.9 3 10.3 1 3.4 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 13 44.8 11 37.9 3 10.3 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 15 51.7 7 24.1 4 13.8 3 10.3 0 0.0 0

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

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH, NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III 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. 3 10.3 17 58.6 5 17.2 2 6.9 2 6.9 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 8 27.6 15 51.7 5 17.2 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 5 17.2 11 37.9 10 34.5 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 4 13.8 14 48.3 9 31.0 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 16 55.2 11 37.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 9 31.0 8 27.6 9 31.0 3 10.3 0 0.0 0
35 - I can do well in school. 18 62.1 8 27.6 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 10 34.5 14 48.3 4 13.8 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
37 - I like reading. 3 10.3 9 31.0 11 37.9 3 10.3 3 10.3 0
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 0 0.0 4 13.8 2 6.9 23 79.3 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 5 17.2 19 65.5 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 12 41.4 10 34.5 3 10.3 2 6.9 2 6.9 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 5 17.2 11 37.9 10 34.5 3 10.3 0 0.0 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 9 31.0 12 41.4 5 17.2 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 15 51.7 7 24.1 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 12 41.4 9 31.0 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 4 13.8 13 44.8 10 34.5 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 4 13.8 18 62.1 7 24.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 4 13.8 14 48.3 10 34.5 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 0 0.0 5 17.2 10 34.5 12 41.4 2 6.9 0
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 9 31.0 13 44.8 4 13.8 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 8 27.6 17 58.6 3 10.3 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 14 48.3 10 34.5 4 13.8 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 8 27.6 14 48.3 6 20.7 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 14 48.3 10 34.5 3 10.3 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
54 - I feel safe at school. 20 69.0 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 16 55.2 8 27.6 3 10.3 0 0.0 2 6.9 0
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 0 0.0 1 3.4 17 58.6 4 13.8 7 24.1 0
57 - I like going to this school. 14 48.3 8 27.6 4 13.8 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 15 51.7 10 34.5 3 10.3 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 11 37.9 11 37.9 5 17.2 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 11 37.9 14 48.3 2 6.9 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 12 41.4 9 31.0 5 17.2 1 3.4 2 6.9 0
62 - The community is proud of this school. 16 55.2 10 34.5 2 6.9 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 0 0.0 2 6.9 10 34.5 9 31.0 8 27.6 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 8 27.6 15 51.7 5 17.2 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 15 51.7 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 12 41.4 12 41.4 4 13.8 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 12 41.4 11 37.9 4 13.8 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 20 69.0 4 13.8 4 13.8 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 0 0.0 5 17.2 4 13.8 4 13.8 16 55.2 0
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 13 44.8 11 37.9 3 10.3 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 11 37.9 13 44.8 4 13.8 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 7 24.1 13 44.8 6 20.7 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 2 6.9 13 44.8 9 31.0 3 10.3 2 6.9 0
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 6 20.7 13 44.8 5 17.2 3 10.3 2 6.9 0
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 17.2 12 41.4 11 37.9 0 0.0 1 3.4 0
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 3 10.3 12 41.4 6 20.7 6 20.7 2 6.9 0
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 9 31.0 13 44.8 5 17.2 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 11 37.9 13 44.8 2 6.9 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 14 48.3 8 27.6 5 17.2 1 3.4 1 3.4 0

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