Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH, JACKSON R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
8TH 162 44.88
9TH 199 55.12

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 164 46.33
Girl 190 53.67

Frequency Missing = 7


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 281 78.27
FATHER 68 18.94
STEPMOTHER 2 0.56
STEPFATHER 2 0.56
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.28
OTHER RELATIVE 2 0.56
UNRELATED 3 0.84

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 3.06
1 95 26.46
2 242 67.41
3 OR MORE 11 3.06

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 61 16.90
5 - 10 YRS 87 24.10
11 - 15 YRS 49 13.57
OVER 15 YRS 164 45.43

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 119 32.96
2 HRS 147 40.72
3 HRS 68 18.84
4 HRS 17 4.71
5 HRS 5 1.39
6 + HRS 5 1.39

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 56 15.51
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 234 64.82
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 59 16.34
OTHER 12 3.32

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 350 97.22
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 3 0.83
ASIAN 5 1.39
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.28
HISPANIC 1 0.28

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 1.39
1 92 25.48
2 164 45.43
3 72 19.94
4 24 6.65
5 1 0.28
6 1 0.28
7 OR MORE 2 0.55

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 323 89.47
YES 38 10.53

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 343 95.01
YES 18 4.99

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 344 95.29
YES 17 4.71

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 350 96.95
YES 11 3.05

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 3 0.83
30 - 39 126 35.00
40 - 49 197 54.72
50 - 59 32 8.89
60 OR OVER 2 0.56

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 16 4.43
2 YR COLL/TECH 47 13.02
4 YR COLLEGE 274 75.90
MILITARY 11 3.05
OTHER 13 3.60

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.28
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 20 5.62
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 99 27.81
SOME COLLEGE 110 30.90
COLLEGE GRADUATE 92 25.84
GRADUATE SCHOOL 34 9.55

Frequency Missing = 5


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 3.24
10,000 - 19,999 13 3.83
20,000 - 29,999 27 7.96
30,000 - 39,999 30 8.85
40,000 - 49,999 44 12.98
50,000 - 59,999 55 16.22
60,000 - 69,999 35 10.32
OVER $70,000 124 36.58

Frequency Missing = 22


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 171 47.90
HALF A & B 93 26.05
MOSTLY B 23 6.44
HALF B & C 39 10.92
MOSTLY C 12 3.36
HALF C & D 13 3.64
MOSTLY D 1 0.28
BELOW D 5 1.40

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 142 41.40
GOTTEN WORSE 41 11.95
STAYED THE SAME 160 46.65

Frequency Missing = 18


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 30 8.33
DOESNT DO IT 4 1.11
1/2 HR OR LESS 94 26.11
1 HR 163 45.28
2 HRS 48 13.33
MORE THAN 2 HRS 21 5.83

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 243 67.69
2 HRS 87 24.23
3 HRS 14 3.90
4 HRS 11 3.06
5 HRS 1 0.28
6 + HRS 3 0.84

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 12.57
ONCE/TWICE 194 54.19
3-5 TIMES 96 26.82
5-10 TIMES 18 5.03
11+ TIMES 5 1.40

Frequency Missing = 3


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 50 13.93
ONCE/TWICE 254 70.75
3-5 TIMES 47 13.09
5-10 TIMES 6 1.67
11+ TIMES 2 0.56

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 63 17.60
ONCE/TWICE 217 60.61
3-5 TIMES 69 19.27
5-10 TIMES 7 1.96
11+ TIMES 2 0.56

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 148 41.46
ONCE/TWICE 141 39.50
3-5 TIMES 45 12.61
5-10 TIMES 13 3.64
11+ TIMES 10 2.80

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 195 54.62
ONCE/TWICE 121 33.89
3-5 TIMES 31 8.68
5-10 TIMES 4 1.12
11+ TIMES 6 1.68

Frequency Missing = 4


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 87 24.23
B 176 49.03
C 63 17.55
D 14 3.90
F 4 1.11
DONT KNOW 15 4.18

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 41 11.39
10-15 mins 90 25.00
20-30 mins 128 35.56
about one hour 68 18.89
2 hours or more 33 9.17

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 26 7.28
YES 331 92.72

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 106 29.86
YES 249 70.14

Frequency Missing = 6


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 100 28.01
YES 257 71.99

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 18 5.04
YES 339 94.96

Frequency Missing = 4


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 53 14.85
YES 304 85.15

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 0.56
RARELY 6 1.68
OCCASIONALLY 48 13.45
REGULARLY 301 84.31

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 6 1.68
RARELY 33 9.22
OCCASIONALLY 151 42.18
REGULARLY 168 46.93

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 1.12
RARELY 18 5.06
OCCASIONALLY 125 35.11
REGULARLY 209 58.71

Frequency Missing = 5


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 274 77.62
YES-VIA OTHER 37 10.48
YES-VIA MEDICAID 34 9.63
NO MED INS 8 2.27

Frequency Missing = 8


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 16, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH, JACKSON R-II 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. 50 14.1 174 49.0 92 25.9 32 9.0 7 2.0 6
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 30 8.5 133 37.6 127 35.9 46 13.0 18 5.1 7
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 43 12.2 164 46.6 83 23.6 48 13.6 14 4.0 9
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 111 31.3 179 50.4 52 14.6 8 2.3 5 1.4 6
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 18 5.1 95 26.7 136 38.2 78 21.9 29 8.1 5
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 41 11.6 171 48.4 105 29.7 29 8.2 7 2.0 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 65 18.3 216 60.8 57 16.1 13 3.7 4 1.1 6
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 18 5.2 57 16.4 133 38.2 98 28.2 42 12.1 13
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 21 6.1 158 45.8 131 38.0 19 5.5 16 4.6 16
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 56 15.8 161 45.5 93 26.3 30 8.5 14 4.0 7
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 60 16.9 183 51.5 80 22.5 22 6.2 10 2.8 6
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 78 22.1 206 58.4 49 13.9 11 3.1 9 2.5 8
37 - My child likes attending this school. 99 27.9 191 53.8 39 11.0 13 3.7 13 3.7 6
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 110 31.0 182 51.3 47 13.2 11 3.1 5 1.4 6
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 135 37.6 200 55.7 16 4.5 6 1.7 2 0.6 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 65 18.2 205 57.3 65 18.2 15 4.2 8 2.2 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 54 15.2 174 49.0 84 23.7 28 7.9 15 4.2 6
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 111 31.1 199 55.7 32 9.0 10 2.8 5 1.4 4
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 78 22.0 155 43.8 83 23.4 29 8.2 9 2.5 7
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 42 11.9 172 48.7 100 28.3 24 6.8 15 4.2 8
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 11 3.1 24 6.8 54 15.3 138 39.1 126 35.7 8
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 53 14.9 196 55.1 77 21.6 23 6.5 7 2.0 5
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 41 11.5 200 56.3 85 23.9 17 4.8 12 3.4 6
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 29 8.2 193 54.7 101 28.6 20 5.7 10 2.8 8
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 25 7.1 159 45.4 110 31.4 45 12.9 11 3.1 11
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 81 23.0 166 47.2 82 23.3 14 4.0 9 2.6 9
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 68 19.2 209 58.9 56 15.8 17 4.8 5 1.4 6
52 - The community is proud of this school. 145 40.5 169 47.2 40 11.2 2 0.6 2 0.6 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 91 25.5 203 56.9 55 15.4 7 2.0 1 0.3 4
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 251 70.3 99 27.7 7 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 123 34.9 191 54.3 28 8.0 9 2.6 1 0.3 9
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 44 12.4 155 43.7 124 34.9 23 6.5 9 2.5 6
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 54 15.1 168 47.1 108 30.3 17 4.8 10 2.8 4
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 55 15.6 134 38.1 151 42.9 8 2.3 4 1.1 9
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 40 11.2 118 33.0 121 33.8 55 15.4 24 6.7 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 16, 2007