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Table T-1: How recently, if ever, have you used...
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Any tobacco product
All 6.2% 2.7% 3.5% 93.8%
Grade 6 6.2% 2.7% 3.5% 93.8%
Cigarettes
All 5.4% 2.1% 3.3% 94.6%
Grade 6 5.4% 2.1% 3.3% 94.6%
Smokeless tobacco
All 1.3% 1.0% 0.3% 98.7%
Grade 6 1.3% 1.0% 0.3% 98.7%
Table T-2: Average number of times selected tobacco products were used by those
who reported use of ..
School
Year Lifetime
All 3.0 2.5
Grade 6 3.0 2.5
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Table T-3: Average age of first use of tobacco:
Grade 6
Cigarettes
9.7
Smokeless
Tobacco
10.9
Any Tobacco
9.8
Table T-4: Age of first use of tobacco by family situation:
Never Under 8 8 9 10 11 Over 11
Two Parent Family
All 95.5% 1.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.9% 1.7%
Grade 6 95.5% 1.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.9% 1.7%
Other Family Situation
All 92.1% 2.0% 1.3% 0.0% 1.3% 3.3% 0.0%
Grade 6 92.1% 2.0% 1.3% 0.0% 1.3% 3.3% 0.0%
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Table T-5: About how many of your close friends use ...
Never
Heard Of None Some Most
Any tobacco product?
All 2.0% 82.4% 14.2% 1.5%
Grade 6 2.0% 82.4% 14.2% 1.5%
Cigarettes?
All 3.6% 82.4% 12.7% 1.3%
Grade 6 3.6% 82.4% 12.7% 1.3%
Smokeless tobacco?
All 4.6% 91.3% 3.5% 0.7%
Grade 6 4.6% 91.3% 3.5% 0.7%
Table T-6: Have you ever been offered ...
NeverHeard Of Yes No
Any tobacco product?
All 2.3% 12.8% 84.9%
Grade 6 2.3% 12.8% 84.9%
Cigarettes?
All 3.2% 10.4% 86.4%
Grade 6 3.2% 10.4% 86.4%
Smokeless tobacco?
All 4.2% 5.4% 90.4%
Grade 6 4.2% 5.4% 90.4%
Table T-7: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use ...
Never
Heard Of
Very
Dangerous Dangerous
Not at All
Dangerous Do Not Know
Any tobacco product?
All 1.5% 74.3% 21.2% 0.3% 2.6%
Grade 6 1.5% 74.3% 21.2% 0.3% 2.6%
Cigarettes?
All 2.2% 61.4% 32.0% 0.5% 4.0%
Grade 6 2.2% 61.4% 32.0% 0.5% 4.0%
Smokeless tobacco?
All 3.3% 66.1% 25.3% 0.8% 4.5%Grade 6 3.3% 66.1% 25.3% 0.8% 4.5%
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Table T-8: How do your parents feel about kids your age smoking cigarettes?
Don't Like Don't Care Think It's OK Don't know
All 90.0% 1.0% 0.7% 8.3%
Grade 6 90.0% 1.0% 0.7% 8.3%
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Table A-1: How recently, if ever, have you used..
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Any alcohol product
All 29.6% 21.5% 8.1% 70.4%
Grade 6 29.6% 21.5% 8.1% 70.4%
Beer
All 18.4% 10.9% 7.5% 81.6%
Grade 6 18.4% 10.9% 7.5% 81.6%
Wine coolers
All 11.4% 7.1% 4.3% 88.6%
Grade 6 11.4% 7.1% 4.3% 88.6%
Wine
All 18.1% 13.1% 5.0% 81.9%
Grade 6 18.1% 13.1% 5.0% 81.9%
Liquor
All 9.6% 5.8% 3.8% 90.4%
Grade 6 9.6% 5.8% 3.8% 90.4%
Table A-2: Average number of times selected alcohol products were used by thosewho reported use of ..
School
Year Lifetime
Beer
All 2.3 2.6
Grade 6 2.3 2.6
Liquor
All 1.9 2.3
Grade 6 1.9 2.3
Wine
All 2.5 2.7
Grade 6 2.5 2.7
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Table A-3: In the past year, how many times have you had two or more drinks at one time of ..
Never 1 Time 2 Times 3+ Times Ever
Beer?
All 85.4% 9.9% 2.2% 2.5% 14.6%
Grade 6 85.4% 9.9% 2.2% 2.5% 14.6%
Wine Coolers?
All 93.8% 2.9% 1.4% 1.9% 6.2%
Grade 6 93.8% 2.9% 1.4% 1.9% 6.2%
Wine?
All 86.4% 8.3% 3.6% 1.7% 13.6%
Grade 6 86.4% 8.3% 3.6% 1.7% 13.6%
Liquor?
All 93.7% 3.9% 1.9% 0.5% 6.3%
Grade 6 93.7% 3.9% 1.9% 0.5% 6.3%
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Table A-4: Average age of first use of alcohol:
Grade 6
Beer
9.8
Wine Coolers
10.6
Wine
10.6
Liquor
10.8
Any Alcohol
9.9
Table A-5: Age of first use of alcohol by family situation:
Never Under 8 8 9 10 11 Over 11
Two Parent Family
All 75.3% 3.6% 2.8% 2.3% 4.5% 6.0% 5.5%
Grade 6 75.3% 3.6% 2.8% 2.3% 4.5% 6.0% 5.5%
Other Family Situation
All 66.7% 4.6% 3.3% 3.9% 5.9% 11.8% 3.9%
Grade 6 66.7% 4.6% 3.3% 3.9% 5.9% 11.8% 3.9%
Table A-6 : Lifetime prevalence of use of alcohol by reported conduct problemsthis school year:
No Absences
or Conduct
Problems Cut School
Sent to
Principal Both
23.8% 83.3% 42.0% 80.0%
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Table A-7: When you drink alcohol, do you get it from ..
Don't Drink Yes No
Home?
All 75.4% 10.8% 13.7%
Grade 6 75.4% 10.8% 13.7%
Friends?
All 76.4% 4.1% 19.4%
Grade 6 76.4% 4.1% 19.4%
Somewhere else?
All 75.0% 10.1% 14.9%
Grade 6 75.0% 10.1% 14.9%
Table A-8: About how many of your close friends use ..
Never
Heard Of None Some Most
Any alcohol product?
All 1.6% 68.2% 25.6% 4.6%
Grade 6 1.6% 68.2% 25.6% 4.6%
Beer?
All 2.2% 75.7% 18.8% 3.2%
Grade 6 2.2% 75.7% 18.8% 3.2%
Wine coolers?
All 11.3% 74.9% 12.0% 1.8%
Grade 6 11.3% 74.9% 12.0% 1.8%
Wine?
All 3.4% 78.5% 16.1% 2.0%
Grade 6 3.4% 78.5% 16.1% 2.0%Liquor?
All 4.7% 83.4% 11.0% 1.0%
Grade 6 4.7% 83.4% 11.0% 1.0%
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Table A-9: Have you ever been offered ..
Never
Heard Of Yes No
Any alcohol product?
All 1.5% 25.2% 73.3%
Grade 6 1.5% 25.2% 73.3%
Beer?
All 2.1% 18.5% 79.3%
Grade 6 2.1% 18.5% 79.3%
Wine coolers?
All 10.8% 8.8% 80.5%
Grade 6 10.8% 8.8% 80.5%
Wine?
All 3.2% 14.7% 82.1%
Grade 6 3.2% 14.7% 82.1%
Liquor?
All 4.3% 8.5% 87.1%
Grade 6 4.3% 8.5% 87.1%
Table A-10: How do your parents feel about kids your age drinking beer?
Don't Like Don't Care Think It's OK Don't know
All 81.8% 2.5% 1.3% 14.4%
Grade 6 81.8% 2.5% 1.3% 14.4%
Table A-11: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use ..
Never
Heard Of
Very
Dangerous Dangerous
Not at All
Dangerous Do Not Know
Any alcohol product?
All 0.8% 67.2% 25.9% 2.5% 3.6%
Grade 6 0.8% 67.2% 25.9% 2.5% 3.6%
Beer?
All 1.3% 42.5% 42.3% 6.1% 7.8%
Grade 6 1.3% 42.5% 42.3% 6.1% 7.8%
Wine coolers?
All 7.9% 44.1% 32.4% 5.7% 9.8%
Grade 6 7.9% 44.1% 32.4% 5.7% 9.8%
Wine?
All 1.9% 40.3% 38.9% 9.9% 9.0%
Grade 6 1.9% 40.3% 38.9% 9.9% 9.0%
Liquor?
All 2.4% 62.2% 26.8% 2.7% 5.9%
Grade 6 2.4% 62.2% 26.8% 2.7% 5.9%
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Table D-1: How recently, if ever, have you used Marijuana..
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
All 0.8% 0.8% 0.0% 99.2%
Grade 6 0.8% 0.8% 0.0% 99.2%
Table D-2: Average number of times marijuana was used by those reporting usage:
School
Year Lifetime
All 5.4 6.4
Grade 6 5.4 *
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Table D-3: Average age of first use of marijuana:
Grade 6
9.8
Table D-4: Age of first use of marijuana by family situation:
Never Under 8 8 9 10 11 Over 11
Two Parent Family
All 99.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.4% 0.0%
Grade 6 99.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.4% 0.0%
Other Family Situation
All 98.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0%
Grade 6 98.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0%
Table D-5 : Lifetime prevalence of use of marijuana by reported conductproblems this school year:
No Absences
or Conduct
Problems Cut School
Sent to
Principal Both
* * 2.6% *
Table D-6: About how many of your close friends use marijuana?
Never
Heard Of None Some Most
All 7.6% 86.6% 4.8% 1.0%
Grade 6 7.6% 86.6% 4.8% 1.0%
Table D-7: Have you ever been offered marijuana?
Never
Heard Of Yes No
All 7.5% 4.1% 88.4%
Grade 6 7.5% 4.1% 88.4%
Table D-8: How do your parents feel about kids your age smoking marijuana?
Don't Like Don't Care Think It's OK Don't know
All 90.0% 0.5% 0.7% 8.8%
Grade 6 90.0% 0.5% 0.7% 8.8%
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Table D-9: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use marijuana?
Never
Heard Of
Very
Dangerous Dangerous
Not at All
Dangerous Do Not Know
All 5.5% 82.7% 8.3% 0.3% 3.2%
Grade 6 5.5% 82.7% 8.3% 0.3% 3.2%
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Table I-1: How recently, if ever, have you used Inhalants..
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
All 9.9% 7.3% 2.5% 90.1%
Grade 6 9.9% 7.3% 2.5% 90.1%
Table I-2: Have you ever sniffed any of the following inhalants to get high?
Not Used Used
Correction Fluid/Whiteout
All 95.6% 4.4%
Grade 6 95.6% 4.4%
Gasoline
All 95.4% 4.6%
Grade 6 95.4% 4.6%
Glue
All 97.0% 3.0%
Grade 6 97.0% 3.0%
Paint Thinner
All 96.9% 3.1%
Grade 6 96.9% 3.1%
Spray Paint
All 96.2% 3.8%
Grade 6 96.2% 3.8%
Other Inhalants
All 95.1% 4.9%
Grade 6 95.1% 4.9%
Table I-3: Average number of times inhalants were used by those reporting usage:
School
Year Lifetime
All 4.4 3.4
Grade 6 4.4 3.4
Table I-4: Number of different kinds of inhalants used:
None One Two to Three Four Plus
All 90.3% 4.3% 3.0% 2.4%
Grade 6 90.3% 4.3% 3.0% 2.4%
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Table I-5: Average age of first use of inhalants:
Grade 6
9.9
Table I-6: Age of first use of inhalants by family situation:
Never Under 8 8 9 10 11 Over 11
Two Parent Family
All 94.8% 1.3% 0.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.9% 1.5%
Grade 6 94.8% 1.3% 0.2% 0.7% 0.7% 0.9% 1.5%
Other Family Situation
All 90.1% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 2.6% 2.0%
Grade 6 90.1% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 2.6% 2.0%
Table I-7: Lifetime prevalence of use of inhalants by reported conductproblems this school year:
No Absences
or Conduct
Problems Cut School
Sent to
Principal Both
3.7% 72.7% 15.2% 77.8%
Table I-8: About how many of your close friends use inhalants?
Never
Heard Of None Some Most
All 6.0% 81.3% 10.3% 2.5%
Grade 6 6.0% 81.3% 10.3% 2.5%
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Table I-9: Have you ever been offered inhalants?
Never
Heard Of Yes No
All 4.5% 8.4% 87.1%
Grade 6 4.5% 8.4% 87.1%
Table I-10: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use inhalants?
Never
Heard Of
Very
Dangerous Dangerous
Not at All
Dangerous Do Not Know
All 4.0% 64.2% 22.4% 3.0% 6.4%
Grade 6 4.0% 64.2% 22.4% 3.0% 6.4%
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Table X-1: Since school began in the fall, have you gotten information on drugsor alcohol from ..
CATEGORY Yes
An Assembly Program? All 76.0%
Grade 6 76.0%
Guidance Counselor? All 74.0%
Grade 6 74.0%
Visitor to Class? All 54.4%
Grade 6 54.4%
Someone Else at School? All 50.9%
Grade 6 50.9%
Your Teacher? All 59.1%
Grade 6 59.1%
Any School Source? All 93.7%
Grade 6 93.7%
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Table B1: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeAll Students
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 6.2% 2.7% 3.5% 93.8%
Grade 6 6.2% 2.7% 3.5% 93.8%
Alcohol
All 29.6% 21.5% 8.1% 70.4%
Grade 6 29.6% 21.5% 8.1% 70.4%
Inhalants
All 9.9% 7.3% 2.5% 90.1%
Grade 6 9.9% 7.3% 2.5% 90.1%
Marijuana
All 0.8% 0.8% 0.0% 99.2%
Grade 6 0.8% 0.8% 0.0% 99.2%
Table B2: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeMale Students
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 9.0% 3.7% 5.3% 91.0%
Grade 6 9.0% 3.7% 5.3% 91.0%
Alcohol
All 36.0% 26.1% 9.9% 64.0%
Grade 6 36.0% 26.1% 9.9% 64.0%
Inhalants
All 11.5% 9.0% 2.5% 88.5%
Grade 6 11.5% 9.0% 2.5% 88.5%
Marijuana
All 0.9% 0.9% 0.0% 99.1%
Grade 6 0.9% 0.9% 0.0% 99.1%
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Table B3: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeFemale Students
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 3.3% 1.6% 1.6% 96.7%
Grade 6 3.3% 1.6% 1.6% 96.7%
Alcohol
All 22.8% 16.6% 6.2% 77.2%
Grade 6 22.8% 16.6% 6.2% 77.2%
Inhalants
All 8.1% 5.5% 2.6% 91.9%
Grade 6 8.1% 5.5% 2.6% 91.9%
Marijuana
All 0.7% 0.7% 0.0% 99.3%
Grade 6 0.7% 0.7% 0.0% 99.3%
Table B4: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeWhite Students
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 8.3% 4.2% 4.2% 91.7%
Grade 6 8.3% 4.2% 4.2% 91.7%
Alcohol
All 27.1% 25.0% 2.1% 72.9%
Grade 6 27.1% 25.0% 2.1% 72.9%
Inhalants
All 6.3% 4.2% 2.1% 93.8%
Grade 6 6.3% 4.2% 2.1% 93.8%
Marijuana
All 2.1% 2.1% 0.0% 97.9%
Grade 6 2.1% 2.1% 0.0% 97.9%
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Table B5: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeAfrican/American Students
Table skipped because an insufficient number of cases.
Table B6: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeMexican/American Students
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 6.0% 2.6% 3.4% 94.0%
Grade 6 6.0% 2.6% 3.4% 94.0%
Alcohol
All 29.9% 21.5% 8.3% 70.1%
Grade 6 29.9% 21.5% 8.3% 70.1%
Inhalants
All 9.8% 8.1% 1.7% 90.2%
Grade 6 9.8% 8.1% 1.7% 90.2%
Marijuana
All 0.9% 0.9% 0.0% 99.1%
Grade 6 0.9% 0.9% 0.0% 99.1%
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Table B7: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeStudents Reporting A Grades
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 3.0% 1.0% 2.0% 97.0%
Grade 6 3.0% 1.0% 2.0% 97.0%
Alcohol
All 21.5% 16.0% 5.5% 78.5%
Grade 6 21.5% 16.0% 5.5% 78.5%
Inhalants
All 3.5% 3.0% 0.5% 96.5%
Grade 6 3.5% 3.0% 0.5% 96.5%
Marijuana
All 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 99.5%
Grade 6 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 99.5%
Table B8: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeStudents Reporting grades lower than A
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 7.8% 3.6% 4.3% 92.2%
Grade 6 7.8% 3.6% 4.3% 92.2%
Alcohol
All 33.7% 24.2% 9.5% 66.3%
Grade 6 33.7% 24.2% 9.5% 66.3%
Inhalants
All 13.1% 9.5% 3.6% 86.9%
Grade 6 13.1% 9.5% 3.6% 86.9%
Marijuana
All 1.0% 1.0% 0.0% 99.0%
Grade 6 1.0% 1.0% 0.0% 99.0%
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Table B9: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeStudents Living With 2 Parents
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 4.7% 1.9% 2.8% 95.3%
Grade 6 4.7% 1.9% 2.8% 95.3%
Alcohol
All 27.2% 20.2% 7.0% 72.8%
Grade 6 27.2% 20.2% 7.0% 72.8%
Inhalants
All 9.4% 6.2% 3.2% 90.6%
Grade 6 9.4% 6.2% 3.2% 90.6%
Marijuana
All 0.6% 0.6% 0.0% 99.4%
Grade 6 0.6% 0.6% 0.0% 99.4%
Table B10: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeStudents Not Living With 2 Parents
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 10.3% 4.5% 5.8% 89.7%
Grade 6 10.3% 4.5% 5.8% 89.7%
Alcohol
All 35.5% 24.5% 11.0% 64.5%
Grade 6 35.5% 24.5% 11.0% 64.5%
Inhalants
All 11.6% 11.0% 0.6% 88.4%
Grade 6 11.6% 11.0% 0.6% 88.4%
Marijuana
All 1.3% 1.3% 0.0% 98.7%
Grade 6 1.3% 1.3% 0.0% 98.7%
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Table B11: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeStudents Living in Town More Than 3 Years
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 6.0% 3.2% 2.8% 94.0%
Grade 6 6.0% 3.2% 2.8% 94.0%
Alcohol
All 27.8% 19.0% 8.8% 72.2%
Grade 6 27.8% 19.0% 8.8% 72.2%
Inhalants
All 8.6% 6.4% 2.1% 91.4%
Grade 6 8.6% 6.4% 2.1% 91.4%
Marijuana
All 0.9% 0.9% 0.0% 99.1%
Grade 6 0.9% 0.9% 0.0% 99.1%
Table B12: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by gradeStudents Living in Town 3 Years or Less
Ever
Used
School
Year
Not Past
Year
Never
Used
Tobacco
All 6.2% 0.9% 5.3% 93.8%
Grade 6 6.2% 0.9% 5.3% 93.8%
Alcohol
All 37.2% 31.0% 6.2% 62.8%
Grade 6 37.2% 31.0% 6.2% 62.8%
Inhalants
All 10.6% 7.1% 3.5% 89.4%
Grade 6 10.6% 7.1% 3.5% 89.4%
Marijuana
All 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0%
Grade 6 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0%
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The FREQ Procedure
GENDER
Q1 Frequency Percent
Female 307 48.81
Male 322 51.19
GRADE LEVEL
Q2 Frequency Percent
Grade 6 629 100.00
DO YOU LIVE WITH
BOTH PARENTS?
Q3 Frequency Percent
No 155 24.80
Yes 470 75.20
Frequency Missing = 4
AGE
Q4 Frequency Percent
10 1 0.16
11 159 25.36
12 409 65.23
13 or older 58 9.25
Frequency Missing = 2
ETHNICITY
Q5 Frequency Percent
African/American 7 1.15
Asian/American 18 2.96
Mexican/American 469 77.01
Native/American 9 1.48
Other 58 9.52
White 48 7.88
Frequency Missing = 20
WHAT GRADES DO YOU
USUALLY GET
Q6 Frequency Percent
Mostly A's 200 32.21
Mostly B's 337 54.27
Mostly C's 68 10.95
Mostly D's 15 2.42
Mostly F's 1 0.16
Frequency Missing = 8
LIVED IN THIS TOWN FOR
MORE THAN 3 YEARS
Q7 Frequency Percent
Don't Know 45 7.19
No 113 18.05
Yes 468 74.76
Frequency Missing = 3
EITHER PARENT
GRADUATE FROM
COLLEGE
Q8 Frequency Percent
Don't Know 199 31.89
No 75 12.02
Yes 350 56.09
Frequency Missing = 5
QUALIFY FOR A
FREE/REDUCED PRICE
LUNCH?
Q9 Frequency Percent
Don't Know 215 35.02
No 212 34.53
Yes 187 30.46
Frequency Missing = 15
PARENTS ATTEND
PTA MEETINGS?
Q10 Frequency Percent
No 277 46.32
Yes 321 53.68
Frequency Missing = 31
EVER INHALED
GASOLINE TO GET
HIGH?
Q11a Frequency Percent
Not Used 579 95.39
Used 28 4.61
Frequency Missing = 22
EVER INHALED PAINT
THINNER TO GET HIGH?
Q11b Frequency Percent
Not Used 589 96.88
Used 19 3.13
Frequency Missing = 21
EVER INHALED GLUE TO
GET HIGH?
Q11c Frequency Percent
Not Used 589 97.03
Used 18 2.97
Frequency Missing = 22
EVER INHALED
WHITEOUT TO GET
HIGH?
Q11d Frequency Percent
Not Used 582 95.57
Used 27 4.43
Frequency Missing = 20
EVER INHALED SPRAYPAINT TO GET HIGH?
Q11e Frequency Percent
Not Used 588 96.24
Used 23 3.76
Frequency Missing = 18
The frequencies have been weighted so that the
analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
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EVER USED OTHER
INHALANTS TO GET
HIGH?
Q11f Frequency Percent
Not Used 582 95.10
Used 30 4.90
Frequency Missing = 17
CIGARETTE USE DURING
LIFETIME
Q12A Frequency Percent
Never heard of 27 4.33
Never used 564 90.38
1-2 times 28 4.49
3-10 times 3 0.48
11+ times 2 0.32
Frequency Missing = 5
SNUFF/CHEWING TOBACCO
USE IN LIFETIME
Q12B Frequency Percent
Never heard of 46 7.46
Never used 564 91.41
1-2 times 7 1.13
Frequency Missing = 12
BEER USE DURING LIFETIME
Q12C Frequency Percent
Never heard of 12 2.01
Never used 477 80.03
1-2 times 89 14.93
3-10 times 13 2.18
11+ times 5 0.84
Frequency Missing = 33
WINE COOLER USE DURING
LIFETIME
Q12D Frequency Percent
Never heard of 109 17.87
Never used 433 70.98
1-2 times 58 9.51
3-10 times 6 0.98
11+ times 4 0.66
Frequency Missing = 19
WINE USE DURING LIFETIME
Q12E Frequency Percent
Never heard of 23 3.92
Never used 457 77.99
1-2 times 84 14.33
3-10 times 18 3.07
11+ times 4 0.68
Frequency Missing = 43
LIQUOR USE DURING
LIFETIME
Q12F Frequency Percent
Never heard of 37 6.03
Never used 520 84.69
1-2 times 49 7.98
3-10 times 7 1.14
11+ times 1 0.16
Frequency Missing = 15
SHIMERON USE DURING
LIFETIME
Q12G Frequency Percent
Never heard of 406 67.55
Never used 195 32.45
Frequency Missing = 28
INHALANT USE DURIN
LIFETIM
Q12H Frequency Perce
Never heard of 29 4.
Never used 540 88.
1-2 times 29 4.
3-10 times 8 1.
11+ times 4 0.
Frequency Missing = 19
MARIJUANA USE DURIN
LIFETIM
Q12I Frequency Perce
Never heard of 55 8.
Never used 562 90.
1-2 times 1 0.
3-10 times 2 0.
11+ times 1 0.
Frequency Missing = 8
CIGARETTE USE IN PAS
SCHOOL YEA
Q13A Frequency Perce
Never heard of 22 3.
Never used 589 94.
1-2 times 10 1.
3-10 times 2 0.
11+ times 1 0.
Frequency Missing = 5
SNUFF/CHEWING TOBACC
USE IN PAST YEA
Q13B Frequency Perce
Never heard of 34 5.
Never used 579 93.
1-2 times 6 0.
Frequency Missing = 10
The frequencies have been weighted so that the
analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
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BEER USE IN PAST SCHOOL
YEAR
Q13C Frequency Percent
Never heard of 14 2.33
Never used 520 86.38
1-2 times 59 9.80
3-10 times 7 1.16
11+ times 2 0.33
Frequency Missing = 27
WINE COOLER USE IN PAST
SCHOOL YEAR
Q13D Frequency Percent
Never heard of 92 14.98
Never used 478 77.85
1-2 times 39 6.35
3-10 times 4 0.65
11+ times 1 0.16
Frequency Missing = 15
WINE USE IN PAST SCHOOL
YEAR
Q13E Frequency Percent
Never heard of 22 3.65
Never used 499 82.89
1-2 times 67 11.13
3-10 times 11 1.83
11+ times 3 0.50
Frequency Missing = 27
LIQUOR USE IN PAST SCHOOL
YEAR
Q13F Frequency Percent
Never heard of 33 5.39
Never used 543 88.73
1-2 times 33 5.39
3-10 times 3 0.49
Frequency Missing = 17
SHIMERON USE IN PAST
SCHOOL YEAR
Q13G Frequency Percent
Never heard of 385 62.40
Never used 232 37.60
Frequency Missing = 12
INHALANT USE IN PAST
SCHOOL YEAR
Q13H Frequency Percent
Never heard of 28 4.56
Never used 553 90.07
1-2 times 19 3.09
3-10 times 8 1.30
11+ times 6 0.98
Frequency Missing = 15
MARIJUANA USE IN PAST
SCHOOL YEAR
Q13I Frequency Percent
Never heard of 54 8.75
Never used 558 90.44
1-2 times 2 0.32
3-10 times 2 0.32
11+ times 1 0.16
Frequency Missing = 12
AGE WHEN FIRST USED
CIGARETTES
Q14A Frequency Percent
7 or younger 8 1.29
8 years old 3 0.48
9 years old 1 0.16
10 years old 4 0.65
11 years old 6 0.97
12 or older 8 1.29
Never heard/used 589 95.15
Frequency Missing = 10
AGE WHEN FIRST US
SNUFF/CHEW TOBAC
Q14B Frequency Perc
9 years old 1 0
10 years old 1 0
11 years old 5 0
12 or older 2 0
Never heard/used 607 98
Frequency Missing = 13
AGE WHEN FIRST USED BE
Q14C Frequency Perc
7 or younger 17 2
8 years old 13 2
9 years old 9 1
10 years old 19 3
11 years old 22 3
12 or older 24 4
Never heard/used 496 82
Frequency Missing = 29
AGE WHEN FIRST USED WI
COOLE
Q14D Frequency Perc
7 or younger 3 0
8 years old 4 0
9 years old 4 0
10 years old 9 1
11 years old 24 3
12 or older 16 2
Never heard/used 553 90
Frequency Missing = 16
AGE WHEN FIRST USED WI
Q14E Frequency Perc
7 or younger 3 0
8 years old 8 1
9 years old 7 1
10 years old 21 3
11 years old 29 4
12 or older 28 4
Never heard/used 507 84
The frequencies have been weighted so that the
analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
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Frequency Missing = 26
AGE WHEN FIRST USED LIQUOR
Q14F Frequency Percent
7 or younger 1 0.16
8 years old 1 0.169 years old 5 0.82
10 years old 7 1.14
11 years old 17 2.78
12 or older 15 2.45
Never heard/used 566 92.48
Frequency Missing = 17
AGE WHEN FIRST USED
SHIMERON
Q14G Frequency PercentNever heard/used 608 100.00
Frequency Missing = 21
AGE WHEN FIRST USED
INHALANTS
Q14H Frequency Percent
7 or younger 9 1.47
8 years old 1 0.16
9 years old 3 0.49
10 years old 8 1.3011 years old 8 1.30
12 or older 10 1.63
Never heard/used 575 93.65
Frequency Missing = 15
AGE WHEN FIRST USED
MARIJUANA
Q14I Frequency Percent
7 or younger 1 0.16
9 years old 1 0.1611 years old 3 0.49
Never heard/used 613 99.19
Frequency Missing = 11
CLOSE FRIENDS USE
CIGARETTES
Q15A Frequency Percent
Never heard of 22 3.59
None 505 82.38
Some 78 12.72
Most 8 1.31
Frequency Missing = 16
CLOSE FRIENDS USE
SNUFF/CHEWING TOBACCO
Q15B Frequency Percent
Never heard of 28 4.61
None 555 91.28
Some 21 3.45
Most 4 0.66
Frequency Missing = 21
CLOSE FRIENDS USE BEER
Q15C Frequency Percent
Never heard of 13 2.21
None 446 75.72
Some 111 18.85
Most 19 3.23
Frequency Missing = 40
CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE
COOLERS
Q15D Frequency Percent
Never heard of 68 11.30
None 451 74.92
Some 72 11.96
Most 11 1.83
Frequency Missing = 27
CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE
Q15E Frequency Percent
Never heard of 20 3.38
None 464 78.51
Some 95 16.07
Most 12 2.03
Frequency Missing = 38
CLOSE FRIENDS USE LIQUO
Q15F Frequency Perce
Never heard of 28 4.None 502 83.
Some 66 10.
Most 6 1.
Frequency Missing = 27
CLOSE FRIENDS US
SHIMERO
Q15G Frequency Perce
Never heard of 320 53.
None 274 45.Some 3 0.
Frequency Missing = 32
CLOSE FRIENDS US
INHALANT
Q15H Frequency Perce
Never heard of 36 5.
None 491 81.
Some 62 10.
Most 15 2.
Frequency Missing = 25
CLOSE FRIENDS US
MARIJUAN
Q15I Frequency Perce
Never heard of 46 7.
None 524 86.
Some 29 4.
Most 6 0.
Frequency Missing = 24
The frequencies have been weighted so that the
analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
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EVER BEEN OFFERED
CIGARETTES
Q16a Frequency Percent
Never heard of 20 3.25
No 532 86.36
Yes 64 10.39
Frequency Missing = 13
EVER BEEN OFFERED
SNUFF/CHEWING TOBACCO
Q16b Frequency Percent
Never heard of 26 4.25
No 553 90.36
Yes 33 5.39
Frequency Missing = 17
EVER BEEN OFFERED BEER
Q16c Frequency Percent
Never heard of 13 2.15
No 480 79.34
Yes 112 18.51
Frequency Missing = 24
EVER BEEN OFFERED WINECOOLERS
Q16d Frequency Percent
Never heard of 65 10.76
No 486 80.46
Yes 53 8.77
Frequency Missing = 25
EVER BEEN OFFERED WINE
Q16e Frequency Percent
Never heard of 19 3.18No 490 82.08
Yes 88 14.74
Frequency Missing = 32
EVER BEEN OFFERED
LIQUOR
Q16f Frequency Percent
Never heard of 26 4.35
No 521 87.12
Yes 51 8.53
Frequency Missing = 31
EVER BEEN OFFERED
SHIMERON
Q16g Frequency Percent
Never heard of 274 45.44
No 326 54.06
Yes 3 0.50
Frequency Missing = 26
EVER BEEN OFFERED
INHALANTS
Q16h Frequency Percent
Never heard of 27 4.46
No 528 87.13
Yes 51 8.42
Frequency Missing = 23
EVER BEEN OFFERED
MARIJUANA
Q16i Frequency Percent
Never heard of 46 7.54
No 539 88.36
Yes 25 4.10
Frequency Missing = 19
IS ALCOHOL OBTAINED
FROM HOMEQ17a Frequency Percent
Do Not Drink 445 75.42
No 81 13.73
Yes 64 10.85
Frequency Missing = 39
IS ALCOHOL OBTAINE
FROM FRIEND
Q17b Frequency Percen
Do Not Drink 444 76.4
No 113 19.4
Yes 24 4.1
Frequency Missing = 48
IS ALCOHOL OBTAINE
SOMEWHERE ELS
Q17c Frequency Percen
Do Not Drink 439 75.0
No 87 14.8
Yes 59 10.0
Frequency Missing = 44
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO U
CIGARETT
Q18A Frequency Perce
Very dangerous 370 61
Dangerous 193 32
Not at all 3 0
Don't know 24 3
Never heard of 13 2
Frequency Missing = 26
DANGEROUS TO U
SNUFF/CHEWING TOBACC
Q18B Frequency Perce
Very dangerous 395 66
Dangerous 151 25
Not at all 5 0
Don't know 27 4
Never heard of 20 3
Frequency Missing = 31
The frequencies have been weighted so that the
analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
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DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE
BEER
Q18C Frequency Percent
Very dangerous 252 42.50
Dangerous 251 42.33
Not at all 36 6.07
Don't know 46 7.76
Never heard of 8 1.35
Frequency Missing = 36
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE
WINE COOLERS
Q18D Frequency Percent
Very dangerous 261 44.09
Dangerous 192 32.43
Not at all 34 5.74
Don't know 58 9.80
Never heard of 47 7.94
Frequency Missing = 37
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE
WINE
Q18E Frequency Percent
Very dangerous 236 40.27
Dangerous 228 38.91
Not at all 58 9.90
Don't know 53 9.04
Never heard of 11 1.88
Frequency Missing = 43
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE
LIQUOR
Q18F Frequency Percent
Very dangerous 369 62.23
Dangerous 159 26.81
Not at all 16 2.70
Don't know 35 5.90
Never heard of 14 2.36
Frequency Missing = 36
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE
SHIMERON
Q18G Frequency Percent
Very dangerous 204 34.81
Dangerous 42 7.17
Not at all 2 0.34
Don't know 43 7.34
Never heard of 295 50.34
Frequency Missing = 43
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE
INHALANTS
Q18H Frequency Percent
Very dangerous 382 64.20
Dangerous 133 22.35
Not at all 18 3.03
Don't know 38 6.39
Never heard of 24 4.03
Frequency Missing = 34
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE
MARIJUANA
Q18I Frequency Percent
Very dangerous 498 82.72
Dangerous 50 8.31
Not at all 2 0.33
Don't know 19 3.16
Never heard of 33 5.48
Frequency Missing = 27
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO
FROM TEACHER
Q19a Frequency Percent
No 236 40.90
Yes 341 59.10
Frequency Missing = 52
DRUG/ALC INFO
FROM VISITOR TO
CLASS
Q19b Frequency Percent
No 259 45.60
Yes 309 54.40
Frequency Missing = 61
DRUG/ALC INFO
FROM ASSEMBLY
PROGRAM
Q19c Frequency Percent
No 138 23.96
Yes 438 76.04
Frequency Missing = 53
DRUG/ALC INFO
FROM GUIDE
COUNSELOR
Q19d Frequency Percent
No 150 26.00
Yes 427 74.00
Frequency Missing = 52
DRUG/ALC INF FROM
SOMEONE ELSE AT
SCHOOL
Q19e Frequency Percent
No 275 49.11
Yes 285 50.89
Frequency Missing = 69
BEER, TWO OR MORE
AT ONE TIME
Q20a Frequency PercentNever 509 85.40
1 time 59 9.90
2 times 13 2.18
3+ times 15 2.52
Frequency Missing = 33
The frequencies have been weighted so that the
analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
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WINE COOLERS, TWO
OR MORE AT ONE TIME
Q20b Frequency Percent
Never 548 93.84
1 time 17 2.91
2 times 8 1.37
3+ times 11 1.88
Frequency Missing = 45
WINE, TWO OR MORE
AT ONE TIME
Q20c Frequency Percent
Never 508 86.39
1 time 49 8.33
2 times 21 3.57
3+ times 10 1.70
Frequency Missing = 41
LIQUOR, TWO OR MORE
AT ONE TIME
Q20d Frequency Percent
Never 553 93.73
1 time 23 3.90
2 times 11 1.86
3+ times 3 0.51
Frequency Missing = 39
MISSED SCHOOL
WITHOUT PARENT'S
CONSENT
Q21 Frequency Percent
No 592 98.01
Yes 12 1.99
Frequency Missing = 25
SENT TO
PRINCIPAL/DEAN
SINCE SEPTEMBER
Q22 Frequency Percent
No 443 73.83
Yes 157 26.17
Frequency Missing = 29
PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS
SMOKING CIGARETTES
Q23 Frequency Percent
Don't like it 543 90.05
Don't care 6 1.00
Think it's O.K. 4 0.66
Don't know 50 8.29
Frequency Missing = 26
PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS
DRINKING BEER
Q24 Frequency Percent
Don't like it 494 81.79
Don't care 15 2.48
Think it's O.K. 8 1.32
Don't know 87 14.40
Frequency Missing = 25
PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS
USING MARIJUANA
q25 Frequency Percent
Don't like it 543 90.05
Don't care 3 0.50
Think it's O.K. 4 0.66
Don't know 53 8.79
Frequency Missing = 26
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