| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY HIGH, APPLETON CITY R-II School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 29 | 30.21 |
| 10TH | 18 | 18.75 |
| 11TH | 23 | 23.96 |
| 12TH | 26 | 27.08 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 50 | 52.08 |
| Girl | 46 | 47.92 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 76 | 80.85 |
| FATHER | 9 | 9.57 |
| STEPMOTHER | 3 | 3.19 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 1.06 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 2.13 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 3.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 5 | 5.21 |
| 1 | 36 | 37.50 |
| 2 | 51 | 53.13 |
| 3 OR MORE | 4 | 4.17 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 21 | 21.88 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 16 | 16.67 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 8 | 8.33 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 51 | 53.13 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 32 | 33.68 |
| 2 HRS | 37 | 38.95 |
| 3 HRS | 16 | 16.84 |
| 4 HRS | 7 | 7.37 |
| 5 HRS | 1 | 1.05 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 2.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 13 | 13.54 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 64 | 66.67 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 17 | 17.71 |
| OTHER | 2 | 2.08 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 92 | 95.83 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 3.13 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 1.04 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 4 | 4.21 |
| 1 | 29 | 30.53 |
| 2 | 36 | 37.89 |
| 3 | 19 | 20.00 |
| 4 | 5 | 5.26 |
| 5 | 1 | 1.05 |
| 6 | 1 | 1.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 69 | 71.88 |
| YES | 27 | 28.13 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 92 | 95.83 |
| YES | 4 | 4.17 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 93 | 96.88 |
| YES | 3 | 3.13 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 84 | 87.50 |
| YES | 12 | 12.50 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| 30 - 39 | 27 | 29.03 |
| 40 - 49 | 56 | 60.22 |
| 50 - 59 | 7 | 7.53 |
| 60 OR OVER | 3 | 3.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What one thing is likely to take the largest share of your child's time in the year after high school? |
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| prt12 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORKING FULLTIME | 16 | 16.84 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 23 | 24.21 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 49 | 51.58 |
| OTHER | 7 | 7.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 1.06 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 7 | 7.45 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 40 | 42.55 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 19 | 20.21 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 19 | 20.21 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 8 | 8.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 10 | 11.24 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 12 | 13.48 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 10 | 11.24 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 23 | 25.84 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 14 | 15.73 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 10 | 11.24 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 4 | 4.49 |
| OVER $70,000 | 6 | 6.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 37 | 39.78 |
| HALF A & B | 16 | 17.20 |
| MOSTLY B | 11 | 11.83 |
| HALF B & C | 19 | 20.43 |
| MOSTLY C | 2 | 2.15 |
| HALF C & D | 5 | 5.38 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 2.15 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 1.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Would you say that public schools in this community have improved from, say, five years ago, gotten worse, or stayed the same? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 27 | 30.00 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 31 | 34.44 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 32 | 35.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 5 | 5.26 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 4 | 4.21 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 22 | 23.16 |
| 1 HR | 34 | 35.79 |
| 2 HRS | 20 | 21.05 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 10.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 11 | 11.70 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 41 | 43.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 20 | 21.28 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 10.64 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 12.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 21 | 22.11 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 59 | 62.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 10.53 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 1.05 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 4.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 15 | 15.96 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 57 | 60.64 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 15.96 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 2.13 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 5.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 27 | 28.42 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 29 | 30.53 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 12 | 12.63 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 10.53 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 17.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 34 | 35.79 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 25.26 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 16 | 16.84 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 9.47 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 12.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 73 | 76.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 12 | 12.63 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 5 | 5.26 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 2.11 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 3.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 4 | 4.26 |
| B | 27 | 28.72 |
| C | 30 | 31.91 |
| D | 15 | 15.96 |
| F | 9 | 9.57 |
| DONT KNOW | 9 | 9.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 2 | 2.11 |
| B | 16 | 16.84 |
| C | 35 | 36.84 |
| D | 21 | 22.11 |
| F | 7 | 7.37 |
| DONT KNOW | 14 | 14.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 11.58 |
| YES | 84 | 88.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 14 | 14.74 |
| YES | 81 | 85.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 32 | 34.04 |
| YES | 62 | 65.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 4.21 |
| YES | 91 | 95.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 6 | 6.38 |
| YES | 88 | 93.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 22 | 23.16 |
| YES | 73 | 76.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 37 | 38.95 |
| YES | 58 | 61.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 3 | 3.16 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 14 | 14.74 |
| REGULARLY | 78 | 82.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 5 | 5.26 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 25 | 26.32 |
| REGULARLY | 65 | 68.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 2 | 2.11 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 26 | 27.37 |
| REGULARLY | 67 | 70.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY HIGH, APPLETON CITY R-II School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| 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. | 6 | 6.4 | 32 | 34.0 | 35 | 37.2 | 15 | 16.0 | 6 | 6.4 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 12 | 12.8 | 49 | 52.1 | 19 | 20.2 | 13 | 13.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 6 | 6.5 | 35 | 38.0 | 42 | 45.7 | 8 | 8.7 | 1 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 18 | 19.6 | 40 | 43.5 | 18 | 19.6 | 11 | 12.0 | 5 | 5.4 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 23 | 24.5 | 43 | 45.7 | 21 | 22.3 | 6 | 6.4 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 6 | 6.4 | 39 | 41.5 | 32 | 34.0 | 13 | 13.8 | 4 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 10 | 10.6 | 41 | 43.6 | 30 | 31.9 | 12 | 12.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 14 | 14.7 | 45 | 47.4 | 27 | 28.4 | 8 | 8.4 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 16 | 16.8 | 42 | 44.2 | 23 | 24.2 | 13 | 13.7 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 14 | 14.7 | 47 | 49.5 | 29 | 30.5 | 3 | 3.2 | 2 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 9 | 9.6 | 48 | 51.1 | 24 | 25.5 | 12 | 12.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 15 | 16.0 | 28 | 29.8 | 31 | 33.0 | 17 | 18.1 | 3 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 6 | 6.3 | 33 | 34.7 | 31 | 32.6 | 10 | 10.5 | 15 | 15.8 | 1 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 15 | 15.8 | 16 | 16.8 | 17 | 17.9 | 31 | 32.6 | 16 | 16.8 | 1 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 8 | 8.4 | 48 | 50.5 | 26 | 27.4 | 11 | 11.6 | 2 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 13 | 13.7 | 51 | 53.7 | 25 | 26.3 | 5 | 5.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 5 | 5.3 | 30 | 31.9 | 41 | 43.6 | 9 | 9.6 | 9 | 9.6 | 2 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 39 | 41.1 | 40 | 42.1 | 14 | 14.7 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 6 | 6.5 | 32 | 34.4 | 42 | 45.2 | 11 | 11.8 | 2 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 32 | 33.7 | 48 | 50.5 | 15 | 15.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 20 | 21.1 | 49 | 51.6 | 24 | 25.3 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 3 | 3.2 | 29 | 31.2 | 46 | 49.5 | 10 | 10.8 | 5 | 5.4 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 11 | 11.7 | 38 | 40.4 | 31 | 33.0 | 13 | 13.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 6 | 6.4 | 31 | 33.0 | 38 | 40.4 | 17 | 18.1 | 2 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 6 | 6.5 | 41 | 44.1 | 30 | 32.3 | 13 | 14.0 | 3 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 10 | 10.8 | 51 | 54.8 | 27 | 29.0 | 5 | 5.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 15 | 15.8 | 51 | 53.7 | 27 | 28.4 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 8 | 8.5 | 37 | 39.4 | 33 | 35.1 | 15 | 16.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 12 | 12.8 | 40 | 42.6 | 35 | 37.2 | 4 | 4.3 | 3 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 8 | 8.5 | 23 | 24.5 | 56 | 59.6 | 5 | 5.3 | 2 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 6 | 6.4 | 29 | 30.9 | 37 | 39.4 | 20 | 21.3 | 2 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 6 | 6.4 | 21 | 22.3 | 46 | 48.9 | 15 | 16.0 | 6 | 6.4 | 2 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 17 | 18.1 | 38 | 40.4 | 28 | 29.8 | 8 | 8.5 | 3 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 6 | 6.4 | 35 | 37.2 | 24 | 25.5 | 23 | 24.5 | 6 | 6.4 | 2 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 7 | 7.6 | 34 | 37.0 | 36 | 39.1 | 14 | 15.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 12 | 12.9 | 25 | 26.9 | 40 | 43.0 | 13 | 14.0 | 3 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 6 | 6.5 | 40 | 43.5 | 29 | 31.5 | 9 | 9.8 | 8 | 8.7 | 4 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 15 | 16.3 | 32 | 34.8 | 27 | 29.3 | 15 | 16.3 | 3 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 7 | 7.5 | 31 | 33.3 | 30 | 32.3 | 17 | 18.3 | 8 | 8.6 | 3 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 45 | 48.9 | 39 | 42.4 | 7 | 7.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 18 | 19.4 | 53 | 57.0 | 14 | 15.1 | 6 | 6.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 8 | 8.8 | 39 | 42.9 | 33 | 36.3 | 10 | 11.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 15 | 16.3 | 30 | 32.6 | 38 | 41.3 | 7 | 7.6 | 2 | 2.2 | 4 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 17 | 18.5 | 47 | 51.1 | 26 | 28.3 | 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 11 | 12.1 | 41 | 45.1 | 25 | 27.5 | 10 | 11.0 | 4 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 12 | 13.0 | 34 | 37.0 | 31 | 33.7 | 13 | 14.1 | 2 | 2.2 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |