MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
HERMANN HIGH, GASCONADE CO. R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 31 28.18
10TH 42 38.18
11TH 19 17.27
12TH 18 16.36

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 39 36.11
Girl 69 63.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 85 76.58
FATHER 22 19.82
STEPMOTHER 3 2.70
STEPFATHER 1 0.90
 
How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 4.55
1 30 27.27
2 70 63.64
3 OR MORE 5 4.55

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 14 12.61
5 - 10 YRS 14 12.61
11 - 15 YRS 12 10.81
OVER 15 YRS 71 63.96
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 38 34.23
2 HRS 51 45.95
3 HRS 11 9.91
4 HRS 7 6.31
5 HRS 2 1.80
6 + HRS 2 1.80
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 17 15.45
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 77 70.00
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 13 11.82
OTHER 3 2.73

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 110 99.10
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.90
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 8.26
1 40 36.70
2 34 31.19
3 19 17.43
4 5 4.59
5 2 1.83

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 89 80.18
YES 22 19.82
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 98 88.29
YES 13 11.71
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 108 97.30
YES 3 2.70
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 105 94.59
YES 6 5.41
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 20 18.18
40 - 49 72 65.45
50 - 59 16 14.55
60 OR OVER 2 1.82

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What one thing is likely to take the
largest share of your child's time
in the year after high school?
prt12 Frequency Percent
WORKING FULLTIME 8 7.21
2 YR COLL/TECH 21 18.92
4 YR COLLEGE 76 68.47
OTHER 6 5.41
 
Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.83
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 10 9.17
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 40 36.70
SOME COLLEGE 25 22.94
COLLEGE GRADUATE 26 23.85
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 5.50

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 4.95
10,000 - 19,999 7 6.93
20,000 - 29,999 9 8.91
30,000 - 39,999 11 10.89
40,000 - 49,999 18 17.82
50,000 - 59,999 16 15.84
60,000 - 69,999 14 13.86
OVER $70,000 21 20.79

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 47 42.34
HALF A & B 30 27.03
MOSTLY B 11 9.91
HALF B & C 11 9.91
MOSTLY C 3 2.70
HALF C & D 7 6.31
MOSTLY D 2 1.80
 
Would you say that public schools
in this community have improved from,
say, five years ago, gotten worse,
or stayed the same?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 47 44.34
GOTTEN WORSE 6 5.66
STAYED THE SAME 53 50.00

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 8 7.34
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.92
1/2 HR OR LESS 27 24.77
1 HR 52 47.71
2 HRS 12 11.01
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 8.26

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 24 21.82
ONCE/TWICE 64 58.18
3-5 TIMES 17 15.45
5-10 TIMES 1 0.91
11+ TIMES 4 3.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 27.52
ONCE/TWICE 74 67.89
3-5 TIMES 4 3.67
11+ TIMES 1 0.92

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 46 41.82
ONCE/TWICE 55 50.00
3-5 TIMES 6 5.45
5-10 TIMES 2 1.82
11+ TIMES 1 0.91

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 34 31.19
ONCE/TWICE 41 37.61
3-5 TIMES 22 20.18
5-10 TIMES 5 4.59
11+ TIMES 7 6.42

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 50 45.45
ONCE/TWICE 30 27.27
3-5 TIMES 13 11.82
5-10 TIMES 6 5.45
11+ TIMES 11 10.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 95 85.59
ONCE/TWICE 10 9.01
3-5 TIMES 5 4.50
11+ TIMES 1 0.90
 
Students are often given the
grades A, B, C, D, and F to
denote the quality of their
work. If the public schools
in this community were graded
the same way, what grade would
you give them--A, B, C,D, or F?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 15 13.89
B 51 47.22
C 27 25.00
D 10 9.26
F 1 0.93
DONT KNOW 4 3.70

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How about the public schools
in the nation as a whole? What
grade would you give public
schools nationally--A, B, C,
D, or F?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 1 0.92
B 20 18.35
C 53 48.62
D 9 8.26
F 2 1.83
DONT KNOW 24 22.02

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 9 8.18
YES 101 91.82

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 29 26.36
YES 81 73.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 54 49.54
YES 55 50.46

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 7 6.36
YES 103 93.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 17 15.60
YES 92 84.40

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 7 6.42
YES 102 93.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 21 19.09
YES 89 80.91

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 4 3.64
OCCASIONALLY 25 22.73
REGULARLY 81 73.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
RARELY 7 6.36
OCCASIONALLY 35 31.82
REGULARLY 68 61.82

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 2.73
OCCASIONALLY 25 22.73
REGULARLY 82 74.55

Frequency Missing = 1

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
HERMANN HIGH, GASCONADE CO. R-I School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
23 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 7 6.4 57 51.8 38 34.5 5 4.5 3 2.7 1
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 23 20.9 62 56.4 15 13.6 8 7.3 2 1.8 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 13 11.9 54 49.5 36 33.0 4 3.7 2 1.8 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 24 21.8 61 55.5 17 15.5 5 4.5 3 2.7 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 33 30.0 65 59.1 9 8.2 1 0.9 2 1.8 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 21 19.1 64 58.2 21 19.1 3 2.7 1 0.9 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 20 18.3 63 57.8 23 21.1 3 2.8 0 0.0 2
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 29 26.4 58 52.7 17 15.5 6 5.5 0 0.0 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 31 28.2 68 61.8 8 7.3 3 2.7 0 0.0 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 31 28.2 60 54.5 12 10.9 7 6.4 0 0.0 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 66 59.5 41 36.9 4 3.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 16 14.8 57 52.8 27 25.0 6 5.6 2 1.9 3
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 10 9.3 50 46.3 31 28.7 12 11.1 5 4.6 3
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 11 10.1 9 8.3 26 23.9 45 41.3 18 16.5 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 17 15.5 55 50.0 26 23.6 8 7.3 4 3.6 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 20 18.2 65 59.1 18 16.4 4 3.6 3 2.7 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 12 10.9 43 39.1 42 38.2 10 9.1 3 2.7 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 53 48.2 47 42.7 8 7.3 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 14 12.7 60 54.5 31 28.2 5 4.5 0 0.0 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 36 32.7 67 60.9 7 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 26 23.6 53 48.2 26 23.6 5 4.5 0 0.0 1
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 6 5.6 44 40.7 46 42.6 9 8.3 3 2.8 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 13 11.9 50 45.9 32 29.4 12 11.0 2 1.8 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 10 9.3 55 50.9 33 30.6 7 6.5 3 2.8 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 21 18.9 54 48.6 25 22.5 9 8.1 2 1.8 0
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 25 22.7 70 63.6 12 10.9 2 1.8 1 0.9 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 28 25.2 66 59.5 14 12.6 2 1.8 1 0.9 0
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 14 12.7 38 34.5 34 30.9 20 18.2 4 3.6 1
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 17 15.5 28 25.5 35 31.8 16 14.5 14 12.7 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 11 10.1 35 32.1 57 52.3 4 3.7 2 1.8 2
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 11 10.1 56 51.4 27 24.8 10 9.2 5 4.6 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 9 8.2 32 29.1 46 41.8 18 16.4 5 4.5 1
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 24 21.8 52 47.3 27 24.5 5 4.5 2 1.8 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 15 13.8 36 33.0 35 32.1 16 14.7 7 6.4 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 15 13.8 50 45.9 32 29.4 7 6.4 5 4.6 2
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 19 17.6 52 48.1 29 26.9 5 4.6 3 2.8 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 15 13.6 48 43.6 35 31.8 11 10.0 1 0.9 1
60 - The community is proud of this school. 29 26.4 64 58.2 14 12.7 1 0.9 2 1.8 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 20 18.2 53 48.2 20 18.2 15 13.6 2 1.8 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 55 49.5 54 48.6 1 0.9 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 26 23.6 59 53.6 17 15.5 5 4.5 3 2.7 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 18 16.4 52 47.3 35 31.8 3 2.7 2 1.8 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 16 14.5 60 54.5 25 22.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 1
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 28 25.5 68 61.8 12 10.9 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 21 19.1 62 56.4 17 15.5 7 6.4 3 2.7 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 19 17.3 46 41.8 34 30.9 5 4.5 6 5.5 1
69 - Block scheduling allows my child a greater variety of classes to choose from when building his/her schedule. 18 16.4 47 42.7 26 23.6 12 10.9 7 6.4 1
70 - My child completes more assignments at school and at home since moving to the block schedule. 18 16.4 41 37.3 37 33.6 13 11.8 1 0.9 1
71 - Teachers at the high school use a greater variety of teaching techniques with the block schedule. 7 6.4 27 24.5 44 40.0 27 24.5 5 4.5 1
72 - My child's grades have improved since the school changed to the block schedule. 8 7.3 19 17.3 54 49.1 24 21.8 5 4.5 1
73 - My child's attendance has improved since the school changed to the block schedule. 5 4.5 12 10.9 57 51.8 28 25.5 8 7.3 1
74 - The block schedule has improved my child's attitude about his/her school. 9 8.2 24 21.8 42 38.2 25 22.7 10 9.1 1
75 - Overall, I am satisfied with the block schedule at my child's school. 19 17.9 36 34.0 35 33.0 12 11.3 4 3.8 5

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education