Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 30 17.44
2ND 13 7.56
3RD 14 8.14
4TH 13 7.56
5TH 9 5.23
6TH 24 13.95
7TH 15 8.72
8TH 8 4.65
9TH 8 4.65
10TH 17 9.88
11TH 10 5.81
12TH 11 6.40

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 72 43.37
Girl 94 56.63

Frequency Missing = 6


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 133 77.78
FATHER 33 19.30
GRANDMOTHER 3 1.75
GRANDFATHER 1 0.58
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.58

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 3.49
1 60 34.88
2 101 58.72
3 OR MORE 5 2.91

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 32 18.60
5 - 10 YRS 31 18.02
11 - 15 YRS 15 8.72
OVER 15 YRS 94 54.65

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 52 30.23
2 HRS 75 43.60
3 HRS 28 16.28
4 HRS 13 7.56
5 HRS 2 1.16
6 + HRS 2 1.16

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 26 15.20
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 117 68.42
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 21 12.28
OTHER 7 4.09

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 170 99.42
ASIAN 1 0.58

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 1.74
1 44 25.58
2 55 31.98
3 46 26.74
4 21 12.21
5 3 1.74

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 162 94.19
YES 10 5.81

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 168 97.67
YES 4 2.33

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 158 91.86
YES 14 8.14

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 164 95.35
YES 8 4.65

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 9 5.26
30 - 39 78 45.61
40 - 49 70 40.94
50 - 59 14 8.19

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 10 5.99
2 YR COLL/TECH 21 12.57
4 YR COLLEGE 123 73.65
MILITARY 3 1.80
OTHER 10 5.99

Frequency Missing = 5


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 16 9.36
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 46 26.90
SOME COLLEGE 53 30.99
COLLEGE GRADUATE 40 23.39
GRADUATE SCHOOL 16 9.36

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 7 4.24
10,000 - 19,999 16 9.70
20,000 - 29,999 17 10.30
30,000 - 39,999 28 16.97
40,000 - 49,999 22 13.33
50,000 - 59,999 17 10.30
60,000 - 69,999 9 5.45
OVER $70,000 49 29.70

Frequency Missing = 7


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 81 54.36
HALF A & B 24 16.11
MOSTLY B 6 4.03
HALF B & C 11 7.38
MOSTLY C 4 2.68
GRADE NOT GIVEN 23 15.44

Frequency Missing = 23


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 62 37.13
GOTTEN WORSE 43 25.75
STAYED THE SAME 62 37.13

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 8 4.71
1/2 HR OR LESS 70 41.18
1 HR 67 39.41
2 HRS 17 10.00
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 4.71

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 142 84.02
2 HRS 18 10.65
3 HRS 9 5.33

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 2.92
ONCE/TWICE 65 38.01
3-5 TIMES 44 25.73
5-10 TIMES 29 16.96
11+ TIMES 28 16.37

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 10.59
ONCE/TWICE 119 70.00
3-5 TIMES 22 12.94
5-10 TIMES 6 3.53
11+ TIMES 5 2.94

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 8.24
ONCE/TWICE 86 50.59
3-5 TIMES 59 34.71
5-10 TIMES 4 2.35
11+ TIMES 7 4.12

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 19 11.18
ONCE/TWICE 60 35.29
3-5 TIMES 35 20.59
5-10 TIMES 24 14.12
11+ TIMES 32 18.82

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 21 12.28
ONCE/TWICE 57 33.33
3-5 TIMES 42 24.56
5-10 TIMES 20 11.70
11+ TIMES 31 18.13

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,
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 24 14.55
B 58 35.15
C 55 33.33
D 16 9.70
F 3 1.82
DONT KNOW 9 5.45

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 5 2.92
10-15 mins 40 23.39
20-30 mins 73 42.69
about one hour 42 24.56
2 hours or more 11 6.43

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 8 4.76
YES 160 95.24

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 18 10.65
YES 151 89.35

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 28 16.37
YES 143 83.63

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 1.75
YES 168 98.25

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 35 20.47
YES 136 79.53

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.17
OCCASIONALLY 14 8.19
REGULARLY 155 90.64

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 24 14.20
RARELY 29 17.16
OCCASIONALLY 55 32.54
REGULARLY 61 36.09

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 12 7.06
RARELY 23 13.53
OCCASIONALLY 52 30.59
REGULARLY 83 48.82

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 87 51.18
YES-VIA OTHER 37 21.76
YES-VIA MEDICAID 35 20.59
NO MED INS 11 6.47

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 19, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO R-I 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. 23 13.5 100 58.8 27 15.9 13 7.6 7 4.1 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 19 11.2 71 41.8 50 29.4 24 14.1 6 3.5 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 29 17.4 74 44.3 27 16.2 28 16.8 9 5.4 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 78 45.9 67 39.4 23 13.5 2 1.2 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 9 5.3 29 17.2 62 36.7 42 24.9 27 16.0 3
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 28 16.7 72 42.9 39 23.2 23 13.7 6 3.6 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 39 22.8 90 52.6 32 18.7 7 4.1 3 1.8 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 4 2.4 4 2.4 20 11.9 58 34.5 82 48.8 4
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 16 9.5 56 33.3 55 32.7 26 15.5 15 8.9 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 35 20.6 72 42.4 40 23.5 16 9.4 7 4.1 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 36 20.9 75 43.6 36 20.9 22 12.8 3 1.7 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 39 22.8 90 52.6 34 19.9 6 3.5 2 1.2 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 50 29.4 79 46.5 27 15.9 10 5.9 4 2.4 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 73 42.4 76 44.2 14 8.1 8 4.7 1 0.6 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 81 47.1 81 47.1 8 4.7 2 1.2 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 63 37.1 80 47.1 23 13.5 4 2.4 0 0.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 37 21.6 70 40.9 40 23.4 21 12.3 3 1.8 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 19 11.1 100 58.5 32 18.7 12 7.0 8 4.7 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 21 12.4 66 38.8 64 37.6 15 8.8 4 2.4 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 28 16.5 69 40.6 34 20.0 25 14.7 14 8.2 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 18 10.6 20 11.8 44 25.9 42 24.7 46 27.1 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 49 28.8 73 42.9 26 15.3 13 7.6 9 5.3 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 39 23.1 73 43.2 29 17.2 23 13.6 5 3.0 3
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 35 20.6 75 44.1 47 27.6 10 5.9 3 1.8 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 33 19.4 80 47.1 43 25.3 12 7.1 2 1.2 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 50 29.4 79 46.5 32 18.8 4 2.4 5 2.9 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 44 25.7 91 53.2 25 14.6 8 4.7 3 1.8 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 32 18.9 71 42.0 36 21.3 17 10.1 13 7.7 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 76 44.4 55 32.2 31 18.1 8 4.7 1 0.6 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 111 64.9 58 33.9 2 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 75 44.1 78 45.9 16 9.4 1 0.6 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 17 10.1 44 26.0 87 51.5 17 10.1 4 2.4 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 54 31.8 77 45.3 28 16.5 9 5.3 2 1.2 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 14 8.3 43 25.4 101 59.8 8 4.7 3 1.8 3
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 12 7.1 47 27.6 74 43.5 25 14.7 12 7.1 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 19, 2008