Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ZALMA R-V School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 20 15.75
2ND 9 7.09
3RD 12 9.45
4TH 14 11.02
5TH 11 8.66
6TH 9 7.09
7TH 11 8.66
8TH 12 9.45
9TH 12 9.45
10TH 10 7.87
11TH 2 1.57
12TH 5 3.94

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 58 47.15
Girl 65 52.85

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 99 79.84
FATHER 9 7.26
STEPMOTHER 2 1.61
STEPFATHER 3 2.42
GRANDMOTHER 8 6.45
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.81
UNRELATED 2 1.61

Frequency Missing = 4


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 10.94
1 58 45.31
2 55 42.97
3 OR MORE 1 0.78

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 36 28.57
5 - 10 YRS 21 16.67
11 - 15 YRS 17 13.49
OVER 15 YRS 52 41.27

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 31 24.41
2 HRS 59 46.46
3 HRS 16 12.60
4 HRS 16 12.60
5 HRS 4 3.15
6 + HRS 1 0.79

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 29 22.83
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 79 62.20
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 13 10.24
OTHER 6 4.72

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 125 97.66
ASIAN 1 0.78
HISPANIC 2 1.56

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 2.34
1 35 27.34
2 42 32.81
3 28 21.88
4 17 13.28
7 OR MORE 3 2.34

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 127 99.22
YES 1 0.78

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 126 98.44
YES 2 1.56

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 115 89.84
YES 13 10.16

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 122 95.31
YES 6 4.69

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 20 15.63
30 - 39 52 40.63
40 - 49 42 32.81
50 - 59 9 7.03
60 OR OVER 5 3.91

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 17 14.05
2 YR COLL/TECH 29 23.97
4 YR COLLEGE 61 50.41
MILITARY 3 2.48
OTHER 11 9.09

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.79
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 25 19.84
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 47 37.30
SOME COLLEGE 18 14.29
COLLEGE GRADUATE 26 20.63
GRADUATE SCHOOL 9 7.14

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 13 10.32
10,000 - 19,999 33 26.19
20,000 - 29,999 9 7.14
30,000 - 39,999 14 11.11
40,000 - 49,999 17 13.49
50,000 - 59,999 14 11.11
60,000 - 69,999 8 6.35
OVER $70,000 18 14.29

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 43 34.68
HALF A & B 44 35.48
MOSTLY B 9 7.26
HALF B & C 11 8.87
MOSTLY C 5 4.03
HALF C & D 6 4.84
MOSTLY D 1 0.81
BELOW D 2 1.61
GRADE NOT GIVEN 3 2.42

Frequency Missing = 4


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 73 57.03
STAYED THE SAME 55 42.97

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 9 7.03
DOESNT DO IT 2 1.56
1/2 HR OR LESS 48 37.50
1 HR 40 31.25
2 HRS 19 14.84
MORE THAN 2 HRS 10 7.81

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 106 84.80
2 HRS 12 9.60
3 HRS 2 1.60
4 HRS 3 2.40
5 HRS 2 1.60

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 8.59
ONCE/TWICE 55 42.97
3-5 TIMES 35 27.34
5-10 TIMES 13 10.16
11+ TIMES 14 10.94

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 17 13.28
ONCE/TWICE 95 74.22
3-5 TIMES 13 10.16
11+ TIMES 3 2.34

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 8.73
ONCE/TWICE 82 65.08
3-5 TIMES 28 22.22
5-10 TIMES 2 1.59
11+ TIMES 3 2.38

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 15.75
ONCE/TWICE 54 42.52
3-5 TIMES 27 21.26
5-10 TIMES 10 7.87
11+ TIMES 16 12.60

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 47 36.72
ONCE/TWICE 45 35.16
3-5 TIMES 15 11.72
5-10 TIMES 6 4.69
11+ TIMES 15 11.72

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 46 37.10
B 39 31.45
C 28 22.58
D 7 5.65
F 1 0.81
DONT KNOW 3 2.42

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 8 6.35
10-15 mins 28 22.22
20-30 mins 48 38.10
about one hour 32 25.40
2 hours or more 10 7.94

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 8 6.30
YES 119 93.70

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 29 22.83
YES 98 77.17

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 27 21.26
YES 100 78.74

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 2.38
YES 123 97.62

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 44 34.92
YES 82 65.08

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 2.36
RARELY 1 0.79
OCCASIONALLY 13 10.24
REGULARLY 110 86.61

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 15 11.81
RARELY 21 16.54
OCCASIONALLY 39 30.71
REGULARLY 52 40.94

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 14 11.02
RARELY 19 14.96
OCCASIONALLY 41 32.28
REGULARLY 53 41.73

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 44 35.77
YES-VIA OTHER 10 8.13
YES-VIA MEDICAID 62 50.41
NO MED INS 7 5.69

Frequency Missing = 5


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ZALMA R-V 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. 36 28.6 64 50.8 20 15.9 6 4.8 0 0.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 18 14.3 53 42.1 38 30.2 16 12.7 1 0.8 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 26 21.1 62 50.4 28 22.8 6 4.9 1 0.8 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 55 44.0 48 38.4 21 16.8 0 0.0 1 0.8 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 20 15.9 42 33.3 35 27.8 19 15.1 10 7.9 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 29 23.8 65 53.3 20 16.4 8 6.6 0 0.0 6
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 44 34.9 68 54.0 13 10.3 1 0.8 0 0.0 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 3 2.4 13 10.4 25 20.0 84 67.2 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 19 15.3 60 48.4 32 25.8 9 7.3 4 3.2 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 25 19.8 70 55.6 20 15.9 10 7.9 1 0.8 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 29 23.0 61 48.4 25 19.8 7 5.6 4 3.2 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 44 34.9 59 46.8 18 14.3 4 3.2 1 0.8 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 49 38.6 61 48.0 12 9.4 4 3.1 1 0.8 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 64 50.8 50 39.7 12 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 55 43.7 58 46.0 9 7.1 4 3.2 0 0.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 52 40.9 63 49.6 10 7.9 2 1.6 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 38 30.2 57 45.2 24 19.0 5 4.0 2 1.6 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 25 19.7 68 53.5 24 18.9 6 4.7 4 3.1 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 15 12.0 39 31.2 47 37.6 12 9.6 12 9.6 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 38 30.2 59 46.8 18 14.3 8 6.3 3 2.4 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 6 4.8 7 5.6 25 19.8 30 23.8 58 46.0 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 38 30.2 62 49.2 19 15.1 5 4.0 2 1.6 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 32 25.4 59 46.8 24 19.0 7 5.6 4 3.2 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 27 22.0 68 55.3 25 20.3 0 0.0 3 2.4 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 25 19.8 61 48.4 33 26.2 4 3.2 3 2.4 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 38 30.2 60 47.6 24 19.0 4 3.2 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 32 25.6 68 54.4 20 16.0 4 3.2 1 0.8 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 44 34.4 58 45.3 20 15.6 5 3.9 1 0.8 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 41 32.3 61 48.0 21 16.5 3 2.4 1 0.8 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 75 58.6 47 36.7 5 3.9 0 0.0 1 0.8 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 50 39.4 60 47.2 14 11.0 2 1.6 1 0.8 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 22 17.5 46 36.5 42 33.3 8 6.3 8 6.3 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 26 20.5 57 44.9 32 25.2 9 7.1 3 2.4 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 15.9 53 42.1 47 37.3 5 4.0 1 0.8 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 9 7.2 36 28.8 51 40.8 16 12.8 13 10.4 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008