Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ADAIR CO. HIGH, ADAIR CO. R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 9 17.65
8TH 14 27.45
9TH 13 25.49
10TH 5 9.80
11TH 6 11.76
12TH 4 7.84

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 27 52.94
Girl 24 47.06

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 46 88.46
FATHER 3 5.77
STEPMOTHER 1 1.92
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.92
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.92

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 5.88
1 14 27.45
2 33 64.71
3 OR MORE 1 1.96

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 6 11.76
5 - 10 YRS 7 13.73
11 - 15 YRS 15 29.41
OVER 15 YRS 23 45.10

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 15 29.41
2 HRS 24 47.06
3 HRS 10 19.61
4 HRS 2 3.92

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 4 7.84
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 38 74.51
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 6 11.76
OTHER 3 5.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 50 100.00

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 22 43.14
2 14 27.45
3 8 15.69
4 5 9.80
7 OR MORE 2 3.92

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 39 75.00
YES 13 25.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 51 98.08
YES 1 1.92

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 48 92.31
YES 4 7.69

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 51 98.08
YES 1 1.92

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 19 38.00
40 - 49 25 50.00
50 - 59 5 10.00
60 OR OVER 1 2.00

Frequency Missing = 2


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 2 3.92
2 YR COLL/TECH 9 17.65
4 YR COLLEGE 34 66.67
MILITARY 3 5.88
OTHER 3 5.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 15 29.41
SOME COLLEGE 18 35.29
COLLEGE GRADUATE 11 21.57
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 13.73

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
10,000 - 19,999 4 8.16
20,000 - 29,999 9 18.37
30,000 - 39,999 5 10.20
40,000 - 49,999 8 16.33
50,000 - 59,999 11 22.45
60,000 - 69,999 5 10.20
OVER $70,000 7 14.29

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 23 45.10
HALF A & B 18 35.29
MOSTLY B 3 5.88
HALF B & C 6 11.76
HALF C & D 1 1.96

Frequency Missing = 1


Would you say that public schools in this community have improved from five years ago, gotten worse, or stayed the same?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 28 53.85
GOTTEN WORSE 1 1.92
STAYED THE SAME 23 44.23

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 7.69
1/2 HR OR LESS 2 3.85
1 HR 31 59.62
2 HRS 10 19.23
MORE THAN 2 HRS 5 9.62

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 43 82.69
2 HRS 7 13.46
3 HRS 1 1.92
4 HRS 1 1.92

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 3.85
ONCE/TWICE 22 42.31
3-5 TIMES 15 28.85
5-10 TIMES 7 13.46
11+ TIMES 6 11.54

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 11.76
ONCE/TWICE 36 70.59
3-5 TIMES 7 13.73
5-10 TIMES 1 1.96
11+ TIMES 1 1.96

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 7.69
ONCE/TWICE 40 76.92
3-5 TIMES 8 15.38

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 7.69
ONCE/TWICE 19 36.54
3-5 TIMES 12 23.08
5-10 TIMES 7 13.46
11+ TIMES 10 19.23

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 6.00
ONCE/TWICE 18 36.00
3-5 TIMES 12 24.00
5-10 TIMES 8 16.00
11+ TIMES 9 18.00

Frequency Missing = 2


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,
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 13 25.00
B 24 46.15
C 12 23.08
D 2 3.85
DONT KNOW 1 1.92

How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 5 9.62
10-15 mins 12 23.08
20-30 mins 21 40.38
about one hour 9 17.31
2 hours or more 5 9.62

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.92
YES 51 98.08

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 5 9.62
YES 47 90.38

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 13 25.00
YES 39 75.00

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 3.85
YES 50 96.15

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 10 19.61
YES 41 80.39

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 9 17.31
REGULARLY 43 82.69

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 3.85
RARELY 5 9.62
OCCASIONALLY 19 36.54
REGULARLY 26 50.00

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 3.85
RARELY 3 5.77
OCCASIONALLY 21 40.38
REGULARLY 26 50.00

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 25 53.19
YES-VIA OTHER 12 25.53
YES-VIA MEDICAID 9 19.15
NO MED INS 1 2.13

Frequency Missing = 5


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ADAIR CO. HIGH, ADAIR CO. R-II School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
25 - The school recognizes the accomplishments of my child. 11 21.2 29 55.8 12 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 4 7.7 22 42.3 18 34.6 5 9.6 3 5.8 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 5 9.6 36 69.2 8 15.4 2 3.8 1 1.9 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 9 17.3 39 75.0 4 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 3 5.8 20 38.5 12 23.1 15 28.8 2 3.8 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 6 12.0 24 48.0 12 24.0 7 14.0 1 2.0 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 11 21.6 31 60.8 8 15.7 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 1 2.0 7 13.7 24 47.1 19 37.3 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 2 3.8 24 46.2 20 38.5 4 7.7 2 3.8 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 13.7 27 52.9 10 19.6 4 7.8 3 5.9 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 3 5.9 33 64.7 10 19.6 4 7.8 1 2.0 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 9 17.3 28 53.8 11 21.2 4 7.7 0 0.0 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 18 34.6 24 46.2 3 5.8 5 9.6 2 3.8 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 20 38.5 29 55.8 1 1.9 1 1.9 1 1.9 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 12 23.1 33 63.5 7 13.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 12 23.1 35 67.3 3 5.8 1 1.9 1 1.9 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 7 13.7 29 56.9 13 25.5 2 3.9 0 0.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 10 19.6 34 66.7 6 11.8 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 7 13.7 27 52.9 12 23.5 5 9.8 0 0.0 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 2 3.9 27 52.9 7 13.7 12 23.5 3 5.9 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 1 2.0 5 9.8 7 13.7 18 35.3 20 39.2 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 16 30.8 27 51.9 6 11.5 2 3.8 1 1.9 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 15.7 32 62.7 9 17.6 2 3.9 0 0.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 1 2.0 24 47.1 23 45.1 3 5.9 0 0.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 6 11.5 24 46.2 18 34.6 3 5.8 1 1.9 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 9 17.6 33 64.7 7 13.7 2 3.9 0 0.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 10 19.6 32 62.7 7 13.7 2 3.9 0 0.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 20 38.5 26 50.0 5 9.6 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 10 19.2 31 59.6 7 13.5 4 7.7 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 30 57.7 17 32.7 5 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 13 25.5 31 60.8 7 13.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 4 7.7 21 40.4 18 34.6 8 15.4 1 1.9 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 7 13.5 23 44.2 17 32.7 2 3.8 3 5.8 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 11.8 24 47.1 19 37.3 2 3.9 0 0.0 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 3.8 18 34.6 24 46.2 6 11.5 2 3.8 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007