PROJECT BY: AUNDREA MALATESTA

DYLAN RECTORSHAWN-MICHAEL PETICOS

Young Adolescent Culture Inquiry Project

Regional Stats – Burke County

Population, 2012 estimate - 90,505

Persons under 18 years, 2012 - 21.6%

Persons below poverty level, 2007-2011- 17.9%

Living in same house 1 year & over, 2007-2011- 87.8%

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/37023.html

Regional Stats – Burke County

White alone, percent, 2012 - 86.7%Black or African American alone, 2012 - 6.8%American Indian and Alaska Native alone, 2012 -

0.8%Asian alone, 2012 - 3.6%Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone,

2012 - 0.6%Two or More Races, 2012 - 1.5%Hispanic or Latino, 2012 - 5.7%White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, 2012 - 82.4%

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/37023.html

Icard

Estimated median household income in 2011: Icard: $41,779 North Carolina: $43,916

Icard estimated per capita income in 2011: $14,944

Religious Affiliation: 70% Southern Baptist Convention 12.6% United Methodist Church

Icard compared to North Carolina state average: Median house value below state average. Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average. Length of stay since moving in, significantly above state average. Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly below

state average.

School Profile

Number of Students: 779

Average Class Size: 22

School Attendance: 96%

http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/schDetails.jsp?pYear=2009-2010&pLEACode=120&pSchCode=315

Performance

Scores Above Grade Level Reading: 78.8%

Math: 88%

Both are above the state and district average

http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/schDetails.jsp?pYear=2009-2010&pLEACode=120&pSchCode=315

Discipline

Average amount of out of school suspension (per 100 students): 18.23

Acts of violence (per 100 students): .64

Above district average, lower than national average.

Out of 778 students in our school, there were a total of 5 acts of crime or violence.

http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/schDetails.jsp?pYear=2009-2010&pLEACode=120&pSchCode=315

Quality Teachers

Number of Teachers: 41

Fully Licensed Teachers: 100%

Teachers with advanced degrees: 42%

Years of Teaching Experience: 0-3 years: 7% 4-10 years: 36% 10+ years: 57%

http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/schDetails.jsp?pYear=2009-2010&pLEACode=120&pSchCode=315

an hour

What would make your school better?

Better student behaviorSnack TimeUpdated thingsMore time to work on assignmentsMore physical activitiesMore ReadingMore YouTube

Better Cafeteria foodInternetAllowed to use cell phonesLonger LunchFree GatoradeHaving a Pep Rally

Less violenceTeachers more understandingNew music for chorus department

More social time/Recess More moneyGoing outside everydayLess Students/School smallerA bigger parking lotMore freedom

Less strict dress codeDifferent classesSwitch groups for classes

No/Less homework Bigger lockersTechnologyNo Bullies Pick ElectivesSit anywhere at lunchVideo GamesLess classes

A play groundSecurity at every door

Do Spend More Time on Internet or TV

Internet50%

TV50%

Do You Have a Cell Phone

Yes No

(69.44%) (30.66%)

“Yes/No….its complicated”“I have a app on my phone so if I have internet access, I do have a phone”

What do you like to do in your spare time?

ReadWatch TV/ Movies or YouTubeListen to MusicDance

Sing Make Videos

Computer or Device/ InternetBoard GamesWork out

Hang out with friendsPlay with siblings Call or Message Friends

Ride bike

SportsHuntCar Shows

DrawWriteTalkThink/Dream

OutsideSpend time with familyRide Go-cartSkateboardRunDuct-Tape CraftsWriting a letterMinecraft

VideogamesPlay

Do you like Middle School Better than Elementary

Yes(84.29%)

No(15.71%)

Biggest Fear about Middle School…

Getting LostNot being able to find the classLanguage Arts

PeopleGetting in troubleBigger kids

HomeworkMaking friends/Meeting new peopleThe size of the schoolAdjusting

Not getting to see friends

Bullies

TeachersAlgebra classesSwitching classesChanging schools

The work/ work being harderBeing the shortest/smallestResponsibilityMiddle school in general Lockers

8th Graders

Most Common Answer Was Frye and Grace. Other States included Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, California, Hawaii, and Maryland.

“A frog, we call her Froggie”“Yes, Storm a cat, Sasha a cat, Darius, a cat, Bently a dog, Rosy a spider, Lena, a dog, Skittles, a sugar glider, Hersey, sugar glider”“Yes, Chinkies, Meow Meow, Mini Meow Meow, Prince, Shadow, Nahmore (French for black), White Mittens, Skittles, Monkey, Snowball, and Tiny. Cats only.”

Traditional family is parents that aren't divorced. Single parents are parents that have went through a divorce or separation and not married. Remarried is parents that have divorced or separated and remarried other people. Extended family is where they live with an aunt, uncle, grandparents, etc.

Favorite SportFootball Basketball

(35.2%) (29.6%)Soccer(14.1%)

Baseball(12.7%) Wrestlin

g(8.5%)

What Technology Do You Use the Most?

Tablet (19.2%)

Computer (31.5%)

Phone (24.7%)

Game System (12.3%)

Ipod/ Mp3 Device (12.3%)

What Kind Of Music Do You Listen To?

Favorite Food

Cheeseburger/Hamburger l

ItalianCoconut MacaroonsChicken n’ DumplingsSushiMexicanTaco Soup

Chocolate BurritosFruitBarbequeChicken AlfredoHot PocketsBLT’sChicken Pot PieBuffalo wings

Pizza

Pork ChopsBacon

ChickenFried Chicken PineapplesSpaghetti/ Spaghetti Casserole l

Steak RoastPie

Macaroni and CheeseSub sandwichesFettuccini AlfredoBeef StroganoffManicotti ApplesSweet and Sour ChickenFishIce CreamLasagnaNachos

“Fried chicken breast with a toasted bun bacon mayonnaise, with a burger patty, pickles, and a hint of garlic”

Work in Groups

(79.45%)

On My Own(20.55%)

Do You Like To Work in Groups or On Your Own?

Do You Have Anyone to Talk to About Your Problems?

87.88% Yes

12.12% No

Where do you like to go on vacation?

The Beach

California Charleston

CarowindsFantasy LakeCherokee

HawaiiAnnapolis, MD

Mountains BooneCaribbeanEuropeHistorical Sites

MichiganIndianaIsle of Palms

Pigeon Forge GatlinburgDollywood

TennesseeLas VegasSeviervilleUtahOuter BanksGeorgiaNew YorkUKSmith Field

Florida

Sources

"East Burke Middle." NC School Report Cards. N.p.. Web. 6 Nov 2013. http://www.ncreportcards.org/src/schDetails.js p?pSchCode=315&pLEACode=120&pYear=2011-2012>.

U.S. Department of Commerce, United States Census Bureau. (2013). State & county quickfacts. Retrieved from website: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/370 23.html

Advameg, Inc. Icard, North Carolina. Retrieved from website: http://www.city-data.com/city/Icard-North-Carolina.html