MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
HALFWAY SECONDARY, HALFWAY R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 1 3.70
8TH 5 18.52
9TH 9 33.33
10TH 5 18.52
11TH 2 7.41
12TH 5 18.52
 
My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 9 33.33
Girl 18 66.67
 
What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 21 80.77
FATHER 3 11.54
UNRELATED 2 7.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
1 7 25.93
2 18 66.67
3 OR MORE 2 7.41
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 5 19.23
5 - 10 YRS 5 19.23
11 - 15 YRS 2 7.69
OVER 15 YRS 14 53.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 7 25.93
2 HRS 10 37.04
3 HRS 10 37.04
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 3 11.11
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 17 62.96
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 7 25.93
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 24 88.89
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 11.11
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 12 46.15
2 8 30.77
3 4 15.38
6 2 7.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 23 85.19
YES 4 14.81
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 25 92.59
YES 2 7.41
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 25 92.59
YES 2 7.41
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 23 85.19
YES 4 14.81
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 11 42.31
40 - 49 12 46.15
50 - 59 3 11.54

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 4 15.38
2 YR COLL/TECH 7 26.92
4 YR COLLEGE 13 50.00
OTHER 2 7.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 3 11.11
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 11 40.74
SOME COLLEGE 10 37.04
COLLEGE GRADUATE 3 11.11
 
Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 1 4.55
10,000 - 19,999 3 13.64
20,000 - 29,999 3 13.64
30,000 - 39,999 2 9.09
40,000 - 49,999 5 22.73
50,000 - 59,999 4 18.18
60,000 - 69,999 2 9.09
OVER $70,000 2 9.09

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 9 34.62
HALF A & B 5 19.23
MOSTLY B 3 11.54
HALF B & C 2 7.69
MOSTLY C 3 11.54
HALF C & D 3 11.54
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 3.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 12 44.44
GOTTEN WORSE 6 22.22
STAYED THE SAME 9 33.33
 
How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 11.11
1/2 HR OR LESS 10 37.04
1 HR 11 40.74
2 HRS 1 3.70
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 7.41
 
Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 11.11
ONCE/TWICE 11 40.74
3-5 TIMES 7 25.93
5-10 TIMES 6 22.22
 
Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 42.31
ONCE/TWICE 10 38.46
3-5 TIMES 5 19.23

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 33.33
ONCE/TWICE 12 44.44
3-5 TIMES 4 14.81
5-10 TIMES 1 3.70
11+ TIMES 1 3.70
 
Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 7.41
ONCE/TWICE 14 51.85
3-5 TIMES 6 22.22
5-10 TIMES 2 7.41
11+ TIMES 3 11.11
 
Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 40.74
ONCE/TWICE 7 25.93
3-5 TIMES 5 18.52
5-10 TIMES 1 3.70
11+ TIMES 3 11.11
 
Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 74.07
ONCE/TWICE 5 18.52
3-5 TIMES 2 7.41
 
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 1 3.70
B 12 44.44
C 12 44.44
DONT KNOW 2 7.41
 
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 3.70
B 1 3.70
C 16 59.26
D 3 11.11
F 2 7.41
DONT KNOW 4 14.81
 
I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 2 7.41
YES 25 92.59
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 5 18.52
YES 22 81.48
 
I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 9 34.62
YES 17 65.38

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.70
YES 26 96.30
 
I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
YES 27 100.00
 
My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 2 7.41
YES 25 92.59
 
My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 7 25.93
YES 20 74.07
 
Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 3 11.11
REGULARLY 24 88.89
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 3.70
OCCASIONALLY 11 40.74
REGULARLY 15 55.56
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 10 37.04
REGULARLY 17 62.96

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
HALFWAY SECONDARY, HALFWAY R-III 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. 3 11.1 16 59.3 6 22.2 1 3.7 1 3.7 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 4 14.8 17 63.0 3 11.1 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 1 3.7 14 51.9 9 33.3 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
26 - My child likes attending this school. 5 18.5 13 48.1 6 22.2 1 3.7 2 7.4 0
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 10 37.0 15 55.6 2 7.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 3 11.1 18 66.7 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 0
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 1 3.8 16 61.5 7 26.9 2 7.7 0 0.0 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 6 22.2 18 66.7 0 0.0 2 7.4 1 3.7 0
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 11 40.7 15 55.6 0 0.0 1 3.7 0 0.0 0
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 10 37.0 16 59.3 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 2 7.7 5 19.2 12 46.2 7 26.9 0 0.0 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 0 0.0 4 15.4 10 38.5 8 30.8 4 15.4 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 1 3.7 18 66.7 3 11.1 1 3.7 4 14.8 0
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 7.4 1 3.7 6 22.2 12 44.4 6 22.2 0
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 0 0.0 13 50.0 11 42.3 0 0.0 2 7.7 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 5 18.5 13 48.1 5 18.5 3 11.1 1 3.7 0
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 2 7.4 8 29.6 12 44.4 3 11.1 2 7.4 0
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 13 48.1 13 48.1 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 5 18.5 13 48.1 5 18.5 3 11.1 1 3.7 0
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 11 40.7 14 51.9 1 3.7 0 0.0 1 3.7 0
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 9 33.3 12 44.4 5 18.5 1 3.7 0 0.0 0
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 3 11.1 15 55.6 5 18.5 1 3.7 3 11.1 0
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 4 14.8 17 63.0 3 11.1 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 4 15.4 14 53.8 7 26.9 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 4 14.8 16 59.3 3 11.1 2 7.4 2 7.4 0
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 6 22.2 15 55.6 6 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 3 11.1 18 66.7 6 22.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 3 11.1 12 44.4 9 33.3 1 3.7 2 7.4 0
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 7 25.9 12 44.4 7 25.9 1 3.7 0 0.0 0
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 3 11.1 7 25.9 15 55.6 2 7.4 0 0.0 0
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 1 3.7 17 63.0 5 18.5 4 14.8 0 0.0 0
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 1 3.7 11 40.7 11 40.7 3 11.1 1 3.7 0
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 3 11.5 17 65.4 4 15.4 2 7.7 0 0.0 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 2 7.4 8 29.6 12 44.4 2 7.4 3 11.1 0
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 1 3.8 18 69.2 5 19.2 1 3.8 1 3.8 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 3 11.1 10 37.0 12 44.4 1 3.7 1 3.7 0
59 - My child has fun learning. 1 3.8 16 61.5 5 19.2 1 3.8 3 11.5 1
60 - The community is proud of this school. 3 11.5 13 50.0 9 34.6 0 0.0 1 3.8 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 1 3.7 18 66.7 4 14.8 2 7.4 2 7.4 0
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 11 40.7 15 55.6 1 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 7 26.9 16 61.5 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 4 15.4 16 61.5 2 7.7 3 11.5 1 3.8 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 3 11.1 18 66.7 4 14.8 2 7.4 0 0.0 0
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 5 19.2 18 69.2 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 4 14.8 16 59.3 4 14.8 2 7.4 1 3.7 0
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 3 11.1 8 29.6 11 40.7 5 18.5 0 0.0 0

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