| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS HIGH, JENNINGS School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 82 | 33.61 |
| 10TH | 64 | 26.23 |
| 11TH | 44 | 18.03 |
| 12TH | 54 | 22.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 83 | 37.56 |
| Girl | 138 | 62.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 197 | 82.08 |
| FATHER | 19 | 7.92 |
| STEPMOTHER | 5 | 2.08 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 0.83 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 6 | 2.50 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 8 | 3.33 |
| UNRELATED | 3 | 1.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 19 | 7.88 |
| 1 | 117 | 48.55 |
| 2 | 88 | 36.51 |
| 3 OR MORE | 17 | 7.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 73 | 29.92 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 85 | 34.84 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 40 | 16.39 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 46 | 18.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 31 | 12.81 |
| 2 HRS | 55 | 22.73 |
| 3 HRS | 52 | 21.49 |
| 4 HRS | 46 | 19.01 |
| 5 HRS | 31 | 12.81 |
| 6 + HRS | 27 | 11.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 123 | 50.83 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 77 | 31.82 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 30 | 12.40 |
| OTHER | 12 | 4.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 26 | 10.83 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 209 | 87.08 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.83 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 1.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 11 | 4.56 |
| 1 | 72 | 29.88 |
| 2 | 80 | 33.20 |
| 3 | 41 | 17.01 |
| 4 | 23 | 9.54 |
| 5 | 12 | 4.98 |
| 6 | 2 | 0.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 188 | 76.73 |
| YES | 57 | 23.27 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 217 | 88.57 |
| YES | 28 | 11.43 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 233 | 95.10 |
| YES | 12 | 4.90 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 226 | 92.24 |
| YES | 19 | 7.76 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 5 | 2.08 |
| 30 - 39 | 118 | 49.17 |
| 40 - 49 | 84 | 35.00 |
| 50 - 59 | 32 | 13.33 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 34 | 14.41 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 30 | 12.71 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 158 | 66.95 |
| OTHER | 14 | 5.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.42 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 27 | 11.39 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 71 | 29.96 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 96 | 40.51 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 35 | 14.77 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 7 | 2.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 37 | 15.88 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 44 | 18.88 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 44 | 18.88 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 35 | 15.02 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 27 | 11.59 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 18 | 7.73 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 15 | 6.44 |
| OVER $70,000 | 13 | 5.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 41 | 17.30 |
| HALF A & B | 75 | 31.65 |
| MOSTLY B | 26 | 10.97 |
| HALF B & C | 59 | 24.89 |
| MOSTLY C | 17 | 7.17 |
| HALF C & D | 14 | 5.91 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.42 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.42 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 3 | 1.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 118 | 50.64 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 36 | 15.45 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 79 | 33.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 7 | 2.94 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 3 | 1.26 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 28 | 11.76 |
| 1 HR | 99 | 41.60 |
| 2 HRS | 60 | 25.21 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 41 | 17.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 35 | 14.46 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 126 | 52.07 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 55 | 22.73 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 19 | 7.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 2.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 69 | 28.75 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 133 | 55.42 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 28 | 11.67 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 2.08 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 2.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 90 | 37.66 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 100 | 41.84 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 35 | 14.64 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 3.35 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 2.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 91 | 38.40 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 92 | 38.82 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 13.08 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 5.06 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 4.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 160 | 67.51 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 46 | 19.41 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 11 | 4.64 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 4.22 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 4.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 182 | 77.45 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 32 | 13.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 11 | 4.68 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.70 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 2.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 14 | 5.79 |
| B | 80 | 33.06 |
| C | 97 | 40.08 |
| D | 24 | 9.92 |
| F | 5 | 2.07 |
| DONT KNOW | 22 | 9.09 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 9 | 3.75 |
| B | 75 | 31.25 |
| C | 83 | 34.58 |
| D | 29 | 12.08 |
| F | 9 | 3.75 |
| DONT KNOW | 35 | 14.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 55 | 22.92 |
| YES | 185 | 77.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 121 | 50.63 |
| YES | 118 | 49.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 100 | 41.67 |
| YES | 140 | 58.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 17 | 7.02 |
| YES | 225 | 92.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 13.69 |
| YES | 208 | 86.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 99 | 41.08 |
| YES | 142 | 58.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 115 | 48.12 |
| YES | 124 | 51.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 2.07 |
| RARELY | 24 | 9.92 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 72 | 29.75 |
| REGULARLY | 141 | 58.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 7 | 2.89 |
| RARELY | 22 | 9.09 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 80 | 33.06 |
| REGULARLY | 133 | 54.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 2.07 |
| RARELY | 21 | 8.71 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 52 | 21.58 |
| REGULARLY | 163 | 67.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS HIGH, JENNINGS 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. | 29 | 12.1 | 104 | 43.5 | 75 | 31.4 | 19 | 7.9 | 12 | 5.0 | 6 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 50 | 21.2 | 121 | 51.3 | 44 | 18.6 | 14 | 5.9 | 7 | 3.0 | 9 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 41 | 17.4 | 115 | 48.7 | 54 | 22.9 | 17 | 7.2 | 9 | 3.8 | 9 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 58 | 24.4 | 92 | 38.7 | 52 | 21.8 | 20 | 8.4 | 16 | 6.7 | 7 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 72 | 29.8 | 110 | 45.5 | 39 | 16.1 | 10 | 4.1 | 11 | 4.5 | 3 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 48 | 20.1 | 105 | 43.9 | 64 | 26.8 | 14 | 5.9 | 8 | 3.3 | 6 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 62 | 25.7 | 115 | 47.7 | 41 | 17.0 | 12 | 5.0 | 11 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 61 | 25.5 | 126 | 52.7 | 32 | 13.4 | 11 | 4.6 | 9 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 32 | 13.5 | 104 | 43.9 | 64 | 27.0 | 24 | 10.1 | 13 | 5.5 | 8 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 54 | 23.2 | 121 | 51.9 | 44 | 18.9 | 9 | 3.9 | 5 | 2.1 | 12 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 29 | 12.4 | 109 | 46.8 | 63 | 27.0 | 22 | 9.4 | 10 | 4.3 | 12 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 20 | 8.7 | 69 | 29.9 | 84 | 36.4 | 38 | 16.5 | 20 | 8.7 | 14 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 25 | 10.7 | 99 | 42.3 | 72 | 30.8 | 25 | 10.7 | 13 | 5.6 | 11 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 45 | 19.1 | 47 | 19.9 | 58 | 24.6 | 65 | 27.5 | 21 | 8.9 | 9 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 10 | 4.3 | 59 | 25.5 | 103 | 44.6 | 40 | 17.3 | 19 | 8.2 | 14 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 55 | 23.7 | 117 | 50.4 | 35 | 15.1 | 19 | 8.2 | 6 | 2.6 | 13 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 22 | 9.4 | 87 | 37.3 | 91 | 39.1 | 24 | 10.3 | 9 | 3.9 | 12 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 120 | 50.6 | 87 | 36.7 | 22 | 9.3 | 5 | 2.1 | 3 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 41 | 17.9 | 115 | 50.2 | 52 | 22.7 | 15 | 6.6 | 6 | 2.6 | 16 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 101 | 43.9 | 91 | 39.6 | 33 | 14.3 | 3 | 1.3 | 2 | 0.9 | 15 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 28 | 12.4 | 119 | 52.7 | 67 | 29.6 | 10 | 4.4 | 2 | 0.9 | 19 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 28 | 12.0 | 100 | 42.9 | 90 | 38.6 | 7 | 3.0 | 8 | 3.4 | 12 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 33 | 14.0 | 90 | 38.3 | 83 | 35.3 | 22 | 9.4 | 7 | 3.0 | 10 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 39 | 16.7 | 100 | 42.7 | 75 | 32.1 | 14 | 6.0 | 6 | 2.6 | 11 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 35 | 14.9 | 124 | 52.8 | 59 | 25.1 | 9 | 3.8 | 8 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 67 | 29.0 | 130 | 56.3 | 24 | 10.4 | 8 | 3.5 | 2 | 0.9 | 14 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 63 | 26.4 | 127 | 53.1 | 39 | 16.3 | 3 | 1.3 | 7 | 2.9 | 6 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 42 | 18.2 | 100 | 43.3 | 60 | 26.0 | 24 | 10.4 | 5 | 2.2 | 14 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 50 | 21.3 | 107 | 45.5 | 60 | 25.5 | 12 | 5.1 | 6 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 36 | 15.8 | 97 | 42.5 | 83 | 36.4 | 9 | 3.9 | 3 | 1.3 | 17 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 35 | 15.0 | 107 | 45.9 | 75 | 32.2 | 13 | 5.6 | 3 | 1.3 | 12 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 23 | 10.0 | 105 | 45.7 | 68 | 29.6 | 23 | 10.0 | 11 | 4.8 | 15 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 49 | 21.2 | 97 | 42.0 | 63 | 27.3 | 19 | 8.2 | 3 | 1.3 | 14 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 40 | 17.1 | 98 | 41.9 | 55 | 23.5 | 29 | 12.4 | 12 | 5.1 | 11 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 53 | 23.1 | 124 | 54.1 | 35 | 15.3 | 15 | 6.6 | 2 | 0.9 | 16 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 49 | 21.3 | 103 | 44.8 | 65 | 28.3 | 11 | 4.8 | 2 | 0.9 | 15 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 35 | 15.2 | 117 | 50.9 | 61 | 26.5 | 11 | 4.8 | 6 | 2.6 | 15 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 29 | 12.7 | 85 | 37.1 | 85 | 37.1 | 23 | 10.0 | 7 | 3.1 | 16 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 44 | 19.0 | 95 | 41.1 | 54 | 23.4 | 28 | 12.1 | 10 | 4.3 | 14 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 126 | 54.1 | 89 | 38.2 | 13 | 5.6 | 5 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 12 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 52 | 22.3 | 118 | 50.6 | 44 | 18.9 | 11 | 4.7 | 8 | 3.4 | 12 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 41 | 17.7 | 113 | 48.9 | 66 | 28.6 | 6 | 2.6 | 5 | 2.2 | 14 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 35 | 15.4 | 100 | 43.9 | 76 | 33.3 | 10 | 4.4 | 7 | 3.1 | 17 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 67 | 29.0 | 128 | 55.4 | 32 | 13.9 | 3 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 14 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 42 | 18.3 | 118 | 51.5 | 51 | 22.3 | 8 | 3.5 | 10 | 4.4 | 16 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 24 | 10.7 | 73 | 32.6 | 75 | 33.5 | 37 | 16.5 | 15 | 6.7 | 21 |
| 69 - I have noticed my child has greater access to technology at school. | 65 | 32.2 | 86 | 42.6 | 37 | 18.3 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 3.0 | 43 |
| 70 - Using technology at school improves my child's academic achievement. | 72 | 36.0 | 82 | 41.0 | 34 | 17.0 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 45 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |