Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KINGSTON ELEM., KINGSTON 42 School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 8 29.63
2ND 2 7.41
3RD 1 3.70
4TH 5 18.52
5TH 4 14.81
7TH 2 7.41
8TH 4 14.81
9TH 1 3.70

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 14 50.00
Girl 14 50.00

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 25 86.21
FATHER 2 6.90
STEPMOTHER 1 3.45
GRANDMOTHER 1 3.45

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
1 20 68.97
2 9 31.03

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 9 31.03
5 - 10 YRS 11 37.93
11 - 15 YRS 6 20.69
OVER 15 YRS 3 10.34

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 12 41.38
2 HRS 11 37.93
3 HRS 4 13.79
4 HRS 2 6.90

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 22 75.86
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 5 17.24
OTHER 2 6.90

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 29 100.00

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 4 13.79
2 14 48.28
3 11 37.93

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 27 93.10
YES 2 6.90

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 29 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 27 93.10
YES 2 6.90

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 29 100.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 3.45
30 - 39 18 62.07
40 - 49 7 24.14
50 - 59 3 10.34

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 10.34
2 YR COLL/TECH 1 3.45
4 YR COLLEGE 21 72.41
MILITARY 3 10.34
OTHER 1 3.45

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 11 37.93
SOME COLLEGE 9 31.03
COLLEGE GRADUATE 9 31.03

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
10,000 - 19,999 3 11.11
20,000 - 29,999 3 11.11
30,000 - 39,999 4 14.81
40,000 - 49,999 4 14.81
50,000 - 59,999 2 7.41
60,000 - 69,999 6 22.22
OVER $70,000 5 18.52

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 13 46.43
HALF A & B 4 14.29
MOSTLY B 2 7.14
HALF B & C 3 10.71
MOSTLY C 1 3.57
GRADE NOT GIVEN 5 17.86

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 13 48.15
GOTTEN WORSE 6 22.22
STAYED THE SAME 8 29.63

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 8 27.59
1/2 HR OR LESS 9 31.03
1 HR 8 27.59
2 HRS 2 6.90
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 6.90

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 26 89.66
2 HRS 3 10.34

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 3.45
ONCE/TWICE 6 20.69
3-5 TIMES 4 13.79
5-10 TIMES 6 20.69
11+ TIMES 12 41.38

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 10.34
ONCE/TWICE 22 75.86
3-5 TIMES 2 6.90
11+ TIMES 2 6.90

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 13.79
ONCE/TWICE 9 31.03
3-5 TIMES 11 37.93
5-10 TIMES 2 6.90
11+ TIMES 3 10.34

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 6 20.69
3-5 TIMES 7 24.14
5-10 TIMES 2 6.90
11+ TIMES 14 48.28

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 14.29
ONCE/TWICE 10 35.71
3-5 TIMES 1 3.57
5-10 TIMES 6 21.43
11+ TIMES 7 25.00

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 7 24.14
B 10 34.48
C 6 20.69
D 4 13.79
F 2 6.90

How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 1 3.45
10-15 mins 2 6.90
20-30 mins 17 58.62
about one hour 9 31.03

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.45
YES 28 96.55

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 9 31.03
YES 20 68.97

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 6 20.69
YES 23 79.31

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.45
YES 28 96.55

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 5 17.24
YES 24 82.76

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 1 3.45
REGULARLY 28 96.55

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 13.79
RARELY 5 17.24
OCCASIONALLY 11 37.93
REGULARLY 9 31.03

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 10.34
RARELY 6 20.69
OCCASIONALLY 8 27.59
REGULARLY 12 41.38

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 20 71.43
YES-VIA OTHER 5 17.86
YES-VIA MEDICAID 2 7.14
NO MED INS 1 3.57

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KINGSTON ELEM., KINGSTON 42 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. 6 20.7 16 55.2 5 17.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 6 20.7 11 37.9 11 37.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 5 17.2 18 62.1 3 10.3 2 6.9 1 3.4 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 12 41.4 14 48.3 2 6.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 5 17.2 7 24.1 8 27.6 7 24.1 2 6.9 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 5 17.2 11 37.9 11 37.9 1 3.4 1 3.4 0
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 10 34.5 13 44.8 6 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 4 13.8 1 3.4 4 13.8 20 69.0 0
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 5 17.2 10 34.5 12 41.4 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 24.1 10 34.5 10 34.5 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 5 17.2 14 48.3 6 20.7 3 10.3 1 3.4 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 11 37.9 11 37.9 5 17.2 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 14 48.3 7 24.1 4 13.8 4 13.8 0 0.0 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 19 65.5 7 24.1 3 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 13 44.8 12 41.4 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 12 41.4 12 41.4 3 10.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 10 34.5 11 37.9 6 20.7 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 0 0.0 2 6.9 7 24.1 11 37.9 9 31.0 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 5 17.2 0 0.0 13 44.8 5 17.2 6 20.7 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 7 24.1 11 37.9 7 24.1 3 10.3 1 3.4 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 8 27.6 2 6.9 3 10.3 8 27.6 8 27.6 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 11 37.9 6 20.7 11 37.9 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 27.6 8 27.6 12 41.4 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 10 34.5 8 27.6 10 34.5 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 6 21.4 16 57.1 5 17.9 1 3.6 0 0.0 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 12 41.4 12 41.4 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 9 31.0 16 55.2 2 6.9 2 6.9 0 0.0 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 2 6.9 8 27.6 12 41.4 2 6.9 5 17.2 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 12 41.4 10 34.5 6 20.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 25 89.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 13 44.8 15 51.7 1 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 4 14.3 10 35.7 11 39.3 3 10.7 0 0.0 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 0 0.0 5 17.2 13 44.8 7 24.1 4 13.8 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 10.3 0 0.0 16 55.2 4 13.8 6 20.7 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 6.9 4 13.8 9 31.0 6 20.7 8 27.6 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008