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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
3RD 1 3.13
4TH 1 3.13
5TH 1 3.13
6TH 1 3.13
7TH 5 15.63
8TH 7 21.88
9TH 5 15.63
10TH 5 15.63
11TH 3 9.38
12TH 3 9.38

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 16 50.00
Girl 16 50.00

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 26 81.25
FATHER 4 12.50
GRANDMOTHER 2 6.25

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 15.63
1 6 18.75
2 21 65.63

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 9 28.13
5 - 10 YRS 4 12.50
11 - 15 YRS 2 6.25
OVER 15 YRS 17 53.13

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 7 21.88
2 HRS 17 53.13
3 HRS 6 18.75
4 HRS 2 6.25

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 3 9.38
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 20 62.50
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 6 18.75
OTHER 3 9.38

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 31 96.88
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 3.13

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 10 31.25
2 11 34.38
3 7 21.88
4 4 12.50

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 30 93.75
YES 2 6.25

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 28 87.50
YES 4 12.50

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 30 93.75
YES 2 6.25

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 16 50.00
40 - 49 12 37.50
50 - 59 1 3.13
60 OR OVER 3 9.38

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 3 9.68
2 YR COLL/TECH 5 16.13
4 YR COLLEGE 22 70.97
OTHER 1 3.23

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 1 3.13
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 16 50.00
SOME COLLEGE 12 37.50
COLLEGE GRADUATE 2 6.25
GRADUATE SCHOOL 1 3.13

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 3 11.54
10,000 - 19,999 3 11.54
20,000 - 29,999 1 3.85
30,000 - 39,999 4 15.38
40,000 - 49,999 4 15.38
50,000 - 59,999 1 3.85
60,000 - 69,999 3 11.54
OVER $70,000 7 26.92

Frequency Missing = 6


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 17 54.84
HALF A & B 10 32.26
MOSTLY B 1 3.23
HALF B & C 2 6.45
HALF C & D 1 3.23

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 8 25.81
GOTTEN WORSE 12 38.71
STAYED THE SAME 11 35.48

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 12.50
1/2 HR OR LESS 7 21.88
1 HR 18 56.25
2 HRS 1 3.13
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 6.25

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 23 71.88
2 HRS 5 15.63
3 HRS 3 9.38
4 HRS 1 3.13

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 14 45.16
3-5 TIMES 3 9.68
5-10 TIMES 3 9.68
11+ TIMES 11 35.48

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 6.45
ONCE/TWICE 26 83.87
3-5 TIMES 3 9.68

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 3.23
ONCE/TWICE 19 61.29
3-5 TIMES 9 29.03
5-10 TIMES 1 3.23
11+ TIMES 1 3.23

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 16.13
ONCE/TWICE 5 16.13
3-5 TIMES 8 25.81
5-10 TIMES 6 19.35
11+ TIMES 7 22.58

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 22.58
ONCE/TWICE 6 19.35
3-5 TIMES 9 29.03
5-10 TIMES 4 12.90
11+ TIMES 5 16.13

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 1 3.13
B 8 25.00
C 11 34.38
D 5 15.63
F 6 18.75
DONT KNOW 1 3.13

How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 3 9.38
10-15 mins 5 15.63
20-30 mins 15 46.88
about one hour 6 18.75
2 hours or more 3 9.38

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
YES 32 100.00

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 5 15.63
YES 27 84.38

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 10 31.25
YES 22 68.75

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 6.25
YES 30 93.75

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 7 21.88
YES 25 78.13

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 3.13
OCCASIONALLY 2 6.25
REGULARLY 29 90.63

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 6.25
OCCASIONALLY 14 43.75
REGULARLY 16 50.00

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 6.25
OCCASIONALLY 10 31.25
REGULARLY 20 62.50

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 16 51.61
YES-VIA OTHER 5 16.13
YES-VIA MEDICAID 9 29.03
NO MED INS 1 3.23

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007

 


Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MIAMI HIGH, MIAMI 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. 5 15.6 14 43.8 7 21.9 4 12.5 2 6.3 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 3 9.4 7 21.9 13 40.6 5 15.6 4 12.5 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 2 6.5 9 29.0 8 25.8 9 29.0 3 9.7 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 11 34.4 16 50.0 4 12.5 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 4 12.5 4 12.5 9 28.1 8 25.0 7 21.9 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 1 3.2 6 19.4 12 38.7 9 29.0 3 9.7 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 7 21.9 11 34.4 9 28.1 4 12.5 1 3.1 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 1 3.2 8 25.8 9 29.0 13 41.9 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 2 6.5 7 22.6 15 48.4 3 9.7 4 12.9 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 1 3.1 16 50.0 7 21.9 5 15.6 3 9.4 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 4 12.5 8 25.0 13 40.6 5 15.6 2 6.3 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 6 19.4 9 29.0 13 41.9 1 3.2 2 6.5 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 9 28.1 14 43.8 5 15.6 1 3.1 3 9.4 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 8 25.0 19 59.4 3 9.4 0 0.0 2 6.3 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 13 40.6 16 50.0 2 6.3 0 0.0 1 3.1 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 8 25.0 16 50.0 5 15.6 1 3.1 2 6.3 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 4 12.5 8 25.0 9 28.1 7 21.9 4 12.5 0
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 2 6.3 7 21.9 10 31.3 6 18.8 7 21.9 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 1 3.1 3 9.4 9 28.1 8 25.0 11 34.4 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 1 3.1 8 25.0 5 15.6 11 34.4 7 21.9 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 9 29.0 3 9.7 9 29.0 4 12.9 6 19.4 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 5 15.6 11 34.4 10 31.3 2 6.3 4 12.5 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 3 9.4 10 31.3 11 34.4 3 9.4 5 15.6 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 5 16.1 11 35.5 8 25.8 6 19.4 1 3.2 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 3 9.7 7 22.6 12 38.7 5 16.1 4 12.9 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 6 18.8 17 53.1 5 15.6 1 3.1 3 9.4 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 8 25.0 9 28.1 10 31.3 3 9.4 2 6.3 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 2 6.3 11 34.4 3 9.4 11 34.4 5 15.6 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 3 9.4 12 37.5 8 25.0 3 9.4 6 18.8 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 23 71.9 6 18.8 3 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 11 34.4 10 31.3 8 25.0 2 6.3 1 3.1 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 3 9.4 8 25.0 12 37.5 4 12.5 5 15.6 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 8 25.0 11 34.4 9 28.1 1 3.1 3 9.4 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 0 0.0 7 22.6 13 41.9 6 19.4 5 16.1 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 6.5 1 3.2 7 22.6 10 32.3 11 35.5 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007