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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
2ND 1 1.43
7TH 15 21.43
8TH 8 11.43
9TH 8 11.43
10TH 17 24.29
11TH 10 14.29
12TH 11 15.71

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 29 43.28
Girl 38 56.72

Frequency Missing = 3


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 54 77.14
FATHER 14 20.00
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.43
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.43

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 2.86
1 30 42.86
2 37 52.86
3 OR MORE 1 1.43

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 9 12.86
5 - 10 YRS 9 12.86
11 - 15 YRS 1 1.43
OVER 15 YRS 51 72.86

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 21 30.00
2 HRS 30 42.86
3 HRS 11 15.71
4 HRS 5 7.14
5 HRS 2 2.86
6 + HRS 1 1.43

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 15 21.74
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 44 63.77
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 7 10.14
OTHER 3 4.35

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 69 98.57
ASIAN 1 1.43

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 4.29
1 25 35.71
2 17 24.29
3 15 21.43
4 9 12.86
5 1 1.43

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 63 90.00
YES 7 10.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 67 95.71
YES 3 4.29

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 64 91.43
YES 6 8.57

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 67 95.71
YES 3 4.29

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 21 30.43
40 - 49 38 55.07
50 - 59 10 14.49

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 5 7.14
2 YR COLL/TECH 11 15.71
4 YR COLLEGE 51 72.86
MILITARY 2 2.86
OTHER 1 1.43

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 12.86
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 15 21.43
SOME COLLEGE 24 34.29
COLLEGE GRADUATE 16 22.86
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 8.57

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 3.13
10,000 - 19,999 9 14.06
20,000 - 29,999 8 12.50
30,000 - 39,999 9 14.06
40,000 - 49,999 12 18.75
50,000 - 59,999 9 14.06
60,000 - 69,999 2 3.13
OVER $70,000 13 20.31

Frequency Missing = 6


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 38 62.30
HALF A & B 10 16.39
MOSTLY B 4 6.56
HALF B & C 7 11.48
MOSTLY C 2 3.28

Frequency Missing = 9


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 19 27.14
GOTTEN WORSE 26 37.14
STAYED THE SAME 25 35.71

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
1/2 HR OR LESS 14 20.00
1 HR 34 48.57
2 HRS 15 21.43
MORE THAN 2 HRS 7 10.00

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 55 78.57
2 HRS 8 11.43
3 HRS 7 10.00

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 5.80
ONCE/TWICE 26 37.68
3-5 TIMES 23 33.33
5-10 TIMES 12 17.39
11+ TIMES 4 5.80

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 17.39
ONCE/TWICE 44 63.77
3-5 TIMES 7 10.14
5-10 TIMES 2 2.90
11+ TIMES 4 5.80

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 10.14
ONCE/TWICE 35 50.72
3-5 TIMES 19 27.54
5-10 TIMES 3 4.35
11+ TIMES 5 7.25

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 13.04
ONCE/TWICE 25 36.23
3-5 TIMES 15 21.74
5-10 TIMES 10 14.49
11+ TIMES 10 14.49

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 14.29
ONCE/TWICE 21 30.00
3-5 TIMES 16 22.86
5-10 TIMES 9 12.86
11+ TIMES 14 20.00

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 6 8.96
B 18 26.87
C 26 38.81
D 12 17.91
F 3 4.48
DONT KNOW 2 2.99

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 5.71
10-15 mins 17 24.29
20-30 mins 23 32.86
about one hour 19 27.14
2 hours or more 7 10.00

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 2 2.90
YES 67 97.10

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 3 4.29
YES 67 95.71

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 10 14.29
YES 60 85.71

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 2.86
YES 68 97.14

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 12 17.14
YES 58 82.86

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.43
OCCASIONALLY 5 7.14
REGULARLY 64 91.43

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 2.90
OCCASIONALLY 24 34.78
REGULARLY 43 62.32

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.43
OCCASIONALLY 20 28.57
REGULARLY 49 70.00

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 32 46.38
YES-VIA OTHER 18 26.09
YES-VIA MEDICAID 16 23.19
NO MED INS 3 4.35

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO HIGH, 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. 4 5.7 42 60.0 9 12.9 9 12.9 6 8.6 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 3 4.3 20 28.6 25 35.7 16 22.9 6 8.6 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 6 8.7 19 27.5 18 26.1 19 27.5 7 10.1 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 29 41.4 27 38.6 12 17.1 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 1 1.4 6 8.7 28 40.6 16 23.2 18 26.1 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 5 7.2 22 31.9 22 31.9 15 21.7 5 7.2 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 10 14.3 36 51.4 17 24.3 5 7.1 2 2.9 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 4.3 3 4.3 13 18.6 26 37.1 25 35.7 0
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 4 5.7 11 15.7 32 45.7 15 21.4 8 11.4 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 10.0 27 38.6 21 30.0 10 14.3 5 7.1 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 10 14.3 23 32.9 19 27.1 15 21.4 3 4.3 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 11 15.7 32 45.7 21 30.0 4 5.7 2 2.9 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 13 18.8 26 37.7 19 27.5 8 11.6 3 4.3 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 23 32.9 31 44.3 12 17.1 3 4.3 1 1.4 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 34 48.6 33 47.1 2 2.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 21 30.4 34 49.3 10 14.5 4 5.8 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 12 17.1 25 35.7 17 24.3 14 20.0 2 2.9 0
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 7 10.0 31 44.3 18 25.7 8 11.4 6 8.6 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 8 11.4 23 32.9 30 42.9 6 8.6 3 4.3 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 9 12.9 14 20.0 17 24.3 17 24.3 13 18.6 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 13 18.6 11 15.7 22 31.4 7 10.0 17 24.3 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 13 18.6 27 38.6 15 21.4 10 14.3 5 7.1 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 30.0 26 37.1 10 14.3 11 15.7 2 2.9 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 13 18.6 28 40.0 21 30.0 6 8.6 2 2.9 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 7 10.0 23 32.9 30 42.9 8 11.4 2 2.9 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 19 27.1 27 38.6 17 24.3 3 4.3 4 5.7 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 13 18.6 32 45.7 16 22.9 6 8.6 3 4.3 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 13 19.1 23 33.8 15 22.1 8 11.8 9 13.2 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 17 24.3 24 34.3 22 31.4 6 8.6 1 1.4 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 40 57.1 29 41.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 21 30.4 37 53.6 10 14.5 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 11 15.7 17 24.3 29 41.4 10 14.3 3 4.3 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 27 39.1 23 33.3 14 20.3 5 7.2 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 11.6 18 26.1 35 50.7 5 7.2 3 4.3 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 5 7.1 24 34.3 25 35.7 9 12.9 7 10.0 0

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