Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 37 17.70
2ND 20 9.57
3RD 24 11.48
4TH 22 10.53
5TH 17 8.13
6TH 29 13.88
7TH 19 9.09
8TH 14 6.70
9TH 13 6.22
10TH 8 3.83
11TH 2 0.96
12TH 4 1.91

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 96 46.60
Girl 110 53.40

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 172 82.30
FATHER 26 12.44
STEPMOTHER 1 0.48
STEPFATHER 3 1.44
GRANDMOTHER 4 1.91
UNRELATED 3 1.44

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 2.90
1 73 35.27
2 123 59.42
3 OR MORE 5 2.42

Frequency Missing = 3


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 87 41.63
5 - 10 YRS 37 17.70
11 - 15 YRS 25 11.96
OVER 15 YRS 60 28.71

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 52 25.00
2 HRS 92 44.23
3 HRS 42 20.19
4 HRS 19 9.13
6 + HRS 3 1.44

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 35 16.83
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 135 64.90
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 32 15.38
OTHER 6 2.88

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 206 99.04
ASIAN 2 0.96

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 28 13.46
2 107 51.44
3 52 25.00
4 14 6.73
5 7 3.37

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 210 100.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 207 98.57
YES 3 1.43

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 190 90.48
YES 20 9.52

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 207 98.57
YES 3 1.43

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 16 7.69
30 - 39 124 59.62
40 - 49 57 27.40
50 - 59 7 3.37
60 OR OVER 4 1.92

Frequency Missing = 2


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 15 7.35
2 YR COLL/TECH 45 22.06
4 YR COLLEGE 129 63.24
MILITARY 2 0.98
OTHER 13 6.37

Frequency Missing = 6


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.48
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 4.35
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 70 33.82
SOME COLLEGE 82 39.61
COLLEGE GRADUATE 29 14.01
GRADUATE SCHOOL 16 7.73

Frequency Missing = 3


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 6 2.97
10,000 - 19,999 23 11.39
20,000 - 29,999 26 12.87
30,000 - 39,999 23 11.39
40,000 - 49,999 33 16.34
50,000 - 59,999 29 14.36
60,000 - 69,999 17 8.42
OVER $70,000 45 22.28

Frequency Missing = 8


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 51 25.00
HALF A & B 51 25.00
MOSTLY B 22 10.78
HALF B & C 26 12.75
MOSTLY C 8 3.92
HALF C & D 3 1.47
MOSTLY D 3 1.47
GRADE NOT GIVEN 40 19.61

Frequency Missing = 6


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 98 49.49
GOTTEN WORSE 15 7.58
STAYED THE SAME 85 42.93

Frequency Missing = 12


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 44 21.36
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.49
1/2 HR OR LESS 72 34.95
1 HR 78 37.86
2 HRS 7 3.40
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.94

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 169 83.66
2 HRS 25 12.38
3 HRS 5 2.48
4 HRS 1 0.50
5 HRS 1 0.50
6 + HRS 1 0.50

Frequency Missing = 8


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 2.91
ONCE/TWICE 88 42.72
3-5 TIMES 46 22.33
5-10 TIMES 25 12.14
11+ TIMES 41 19.90

Frequency Missing = 4


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 4.90
ONCE/TWICE 156 76.47
3-5 TIMES 30 14.71
5-10 TIMES 2 0.98
11+ TIMES 6 2.94

Frequency Missing = 6


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 8.78
ONCE/TWICE 123 60.00
3-5 TIMES 53 25.85
5-10 TIMES 8 3.90
11+ TIMES 3 1.46

Frequency Missing = 5


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 27 13.24
ONCE/TWICE 90 44.12
3-5 TIMES 39 19.12
5-10 TIMES 17 8.33
11+ TIMES 31 15.20

Frequency Missing = 6


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 49 23.90
ONCE/TWICE 74 36.10
3-5 TIMES 38 18.54
5-10 TIMES 23 11.22
11+ TIMES 21 10.24

Frequency Missing = 5


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 32 15.53
B 79 38.35
C 67 32.52
D 13 6.31
F 1 0.49
DONT KNOW 14 6.80

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 22 10.68
10-15 mins 69 33.50
20-30 mins 88 42.72
about one hour 21 10.19
2 hours or more 6 2.91

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 21 10.19
YES 185 89.81

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 61 29.61
YES 145 70.39

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 34 16.50
YES 172 83.50

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 5 2.43
YES 201 97.57

Frequency Missing = 4


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 69 33.50
YES 137 66.50

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 0.97
OCCASIONALLY 15 7.28
REGULARLY 189 91.75

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 36 17.48
RARELY 51 24.76
OCCASIONALLY 73 35.44
REGULARLY 46 22.33

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 23 11.17
RARELY 24 11.65
OCCASIONALLY 96 46.60
REGULARLY 63 30.58

Frequency Missing = 4


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 126 62.69
YES-VIA OTHER 19 9.45
YES-VIA MEDICAID 42 20.90
NO MED INS 14 6.97

Frequency Missing = 9


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV 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 17.5 112 54.4 48 23.3 10 4.9 0 0.0 4
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 15 7.3 91 44.2 74 35.9 24 11.7 2 1.0 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 30 14.9 104 51.5 50 24.8 14 6.9 4 2.0 8
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 69 33.7 112 54.6 22 10.7 2 1.0 0 0.0 5
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 26 12.6 74 35.9 72 35.0 29 14.1 5 2.4 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 28 13.7 93 45.4 61 29.8 21 10.2 2 1.0 5
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 36 17.6 112 54.6 46 22.4 7 3.4 4 2.0 5
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 1.5 7 3.4 52 25.2 82 39.8 62 30.1 4
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 20 9.8 81 39.5 87 42.4 17 8.3 0 0.0 5
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 28 13.7 83 40.7 68 33.3 18 8.8 7 3.4 6
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 29 14.1 107 52.2 47 22.9 19 9.3 3 1.5 5
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 42 20.4 115 55.8 35 17.0 13 6.3 1 0.5 4
37 - My child likes attending this school. 67 32.5 103 50.0 25 12.1 10 4.9 1 0.5 4
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 83 40.3 96 46.6 17 8.3 8 3.9 2 1.0 4
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 68 33.0 112 54.4 16 7.8 8 3.9 2 1.0 4
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 68 33.0 98 47.6 34 16.5 3 1.5 3 1.5 4
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 35 17.0 98 47.6 45 21.8 22 10.7 6 2.9 4
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 20 9.8 94 46.1 53 26.0 28 13.7 9 4.4 6
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 19 9.3 65 31.7 82 40.0 30 14.6 9 4.4 5
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 29 14.1 92 44.7 63 30.6 17 8.3 5 2.4 4
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 13 6.3 31 15.1 40 19.5 55 26.8 66 32.2 5
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 56 27.5 102 50.0 36 17.6 8 3.9 2 1.0 6
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 39 18.9 125 60.7 34 16.5 6 2.9 2 1.0 4
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 29 14.1 94 45.6 68 33.0 12 5.8 3 1.5 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 32 15.5 93 45.1 63 30.6 14 6.8 4 1.9 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 60 29.1 97 47.1 42 20.4 7 3.4 0 0.0 4
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 43 21.0 109 53.2 43 21.0 9 4.4 1 0.5 5
52 - The community is proud of this school. 55 26.6 101 48.8 45 21.7 6 2.9 0 0.0 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 69 33.0 106 50.7 30 14.4 3 1.4 1 0.5 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 129 61.7 73 34.9 7 3.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 67 32.4 119 57.5 18 8.7 3 1.4 0 0.0 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 16 7.7 47 22.6 120 57.7 18 8.7 7 3.4 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 59 28.2 103 49.3 45 21.5 2 1.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 24 11.7 50 24.4 124 60.5 5 2.4 2 1.0 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 6 2.9 20 9.7 87 42.0 69 33.3 25 12.1 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007