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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 11 21.15
8TH 12 23.08
9TH 12 23.08
10TH 10 19.23
11TH 2 3.85
12TH 5 9.62

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 20 38.46
Girl 32 61.54

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 41 80.39
FATHER 4 7.84
STEPFATHER 1 1.96
GRANDMOTHER 2 3.92
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.96
UNRELATED 2 3.92

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 7.69
1 20 38.46
2 27 51.92
3 OR MORE 1 1.92

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 13 25.00
5 - 10 YRS 9 17.31
11 - 15 YRS 8 15.38
OVER 15 YRS 22 42.31

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 11 21.15
2 HRS 22 42.31
3 HRS 12 23.08
4 HRS 4 7.69
5 HRS 3 5.77

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 11 21.57
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 35 68.63
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 4 7.84
OTHER 1 1.96

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 51 98.08
ASIAN 1 1.92

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.92
1 23 44.23
2 13 25.00
3 8 15.38
4 7 13.46

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 51 98.08
YES 1 1.92

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 50 96.15
YES 2 3.85

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 49 94.23
YES 3 5.77

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 50 96.15
YES 2 3.85

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 3.85
30 - 39 24 46.15
40 - 49 22 42.31
50 - 59 4 7.69

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 10.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 10 20.00
4 YR COLLEGE 30 60.00
MILITARY 2 4.00
OTHER 3 6.00

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 10 19.61
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 21 41.18
SOME COLLEGE 4 7.84
COLLEGE GRADUATE 13 25.49
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 5.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 9.80
10,000 - 19,999 7 13.73
20,000 - 29,999 4 7.84
30,000 - 39,999 8 15.69
40,000 - 49,999 8 15.69
50,000 - 59,999 4 7.84
60,000 - 69,999 6 11.76
OVER $70,000 9 17.65

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 18 34.62
HALF A & B 15 28.85
MOSTLY B 2 3.85
HALF B & C 7 13.46
MOSTLY C 3 5.77
HALF C & D 5 9.62
MOSTLY D 1 1.92
BELOW D 1 1.92

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
STAYED THE SAME 24 46.15

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT DO IT 2 3.85
1/2 HR OR LESS 13 25.00
1 HR 14 26.92
2 HRS 14 26.92
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 17.31

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 44 86.27
2 HRS 3 5.88
3 HRS 2 3.92
4 HRS 1 1.96
5 HRS 1 1.96

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 7.69
ONCE/TWICE 26 50.00
3-5 TIMES 12 23.08
5-10 TIMES 5 9.62
11+ TIMES 5 9.62

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 15.38
ONCE/TWICE 41 78.85
3-5 TIMES 3 5.77

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 9.62
ONCE/TWICE 40 76.92
3-5 TIMES 7 13.46

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 25.00
ONCE/TWICE 18 34.62
3-5 TIMES 6 11.54
5-10 TIMES 4 7.69
11+ TIMES 11 21.15

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 38.46
ONCE/TWICE 16 30.77
3-5 TIMES 5 9.62
5-10 TIMES 2 3.85
11+ TIMES 9 17.31

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 17 33.33
B 21 41.18
C 5 9.80
D 5 9.80
DONT KNOW 3 5.88

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 7.84
10-15 mins 10 19.61
20-30 mins 16 31.37
about one hour 15 29.41
2 hours or more 6 11.76

Frequency Missing = 1


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 15 28.85
YES 37 71.15

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 5.88
YES 48 94.12

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 12 23.08
YES 40 76.92

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.92
OCCASIONALLY 5 9.62
REGULARLY 46 88.46

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 5.77
OCCASIONALLY 14 26.92
REGULARLY 35 67.31

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.92
RARELY 3 5.77
OCCASIONALLY 11 21.15
REGULARLY 37 71.15

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 24 46.15
YES-VIA OTHER 6 11.54
YES-VIA MEDICAID 18 34.62
NO MED INS 4 7.69

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ZALMA HIGH, 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. 12 23.5 29 56.9 7 13.7 3 5.9 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 3 5.9 26 51.0 16 31.4 5 9.8 1 2.0 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 8 15.7 28 54.9 11 21.6 3 5.9 1 2.0 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 17 34.0 25 50.0 7 14.0 0 0.0 1 2.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 6 11.8 16 31.4 18 35.3 7 13.7 4 7.8 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 9 18.0 28 56.0 9 18.0 4 8.0 0 0.0 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 16 31.4 30 58.8 4 7.8 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 3 5.9 12 23.5 35 68.6 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 5 10.0 29 58.0 13 26.0 3 6.0 0 0.0 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 13.7 32 62.7 8 15.7 3 5.9 1 2.0 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 7 13.7 29 56.9 10 19.6 3 5.9 2 3.9 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 14 27.5 28 54.9 5 9.8 3 5.9 1 2.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 17 32.7 24 46.2 8 15.4 2 3.8 1 1.9 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 26 51.0 21 41.2 4 7.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 21 41.2 23 45.1 3 5.9 4 7.8 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 18 34.6 29 55.8 4 7.7 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 11 21.6 30 58.8 6 11.8 3 5.9 1 2.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 6 11.5 37 71.2 9 17.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 5 10.0 19 38.0 23 46.0 2 4.0 1 2.0 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 13 25.5 27 52.9 8 15.7 3 5.9 0 0.0 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 3.9 1 2.0 7 13.7 12 23.5 29 56.9 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 15 29.4 26 51.0 7 13.7 3 5.9 0 0.0 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 12 23.5 26 51.0 10 19.6 1 2.0 2 3.9 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 9 18.4 33 67.3 6 12.2 0 0.0 1 2.0 3
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 7 13.7 20 39.2 20 39.2 2 3.9 2 3.9 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 13 25.5 23 45.1 13 25.5 2 3.9 0 0.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 9 17.6 34 66.7 7 13.7 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 18 34.6 24 46.2 7 13.5 2 3.8 1 1.9 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 11 21.2 28 53.8 9 17.3 3 5.8 1 1.9 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 33 63.5 17 32.7 1 1.9 0 0.0 1 1.9 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 20 38.5 27 51.9 2 3.8 2 3.8 1 1.9 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 7 13.5 26 50.0 12 23.1 4 7.7 3 5.8 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 11 21.2 25 48.1 13 25.0 2 3.8 1 1.9 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 7.7 29 55.8 17 32.7 1 1.9 1 1.9 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 1 1.9 14 26.9 25 48.1 6 11.5 6 11.5 0

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