Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS SR. HIGH, BILLINGS R-IV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 19 32.20
8TH 14 23.73
9TH 13 22.03
10TH 8 13.56
11TH 1 1.69
12TH 4 6.78

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 23 39.66
Girl 35 60.34

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 53 89.83
FATHER 2 3.39
STEPFATHER 1 1.69
GRANDMOTHER 2 3.39
UNRELATED 1 1.69

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 5.08
1 17 28.81
2 38 64.41
3 OR MORE 1 1.69

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 24 40.68
5 - 10 YRS 12 20.34
11 - 15 YRS 9 15.25
OVER 15 YRS 14 23.73

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 13 22.03
2 HRS 25 42.37
3 HRS 14 23.73
4 HRS 5 8.47
6 + HRS 2 3.39

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 12 20.34
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 32 54.24
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 14 23.73
OTHER 1 1.69

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 59 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 10 16.95
2 30 50.85
3 11 18.64
4 5 8.47
5 3 5.08

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 60 100.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 58 96.67
YES 2 3.33

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 52 86.67
YES 8 13.33

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 60 100.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 32 54.24
40 - 49 21 35.59
50 - 59 4 6.78
60 OR OVER 2 3.39

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 5 8.33
2 YR COLL/TECH 19 31.67
4 YR COLLEGE 34 56.67
OTHER 2 3.33

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 6.67
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 17 28.33
SOME COLLEGE 20 33.33
COLLEGE GRADUATE 12 20.00
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 11.67

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 3 5.17
10,000 - 19,999 8 13.79
20,000 - 29,999 6 10.34
30,000 - 39,999 9 15.52
40,000 - 49,999 3 5.17
50,000 - 59,999 7 12.07
60,000 - 69,999 5 8.62
OVER $70,000 17 29.31

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 17 29.82
HALF A & B 15 26.32
MOSTLY B 10 17.54
HALF B & C 9 15.79
MOSTLY C 3 5.26
MOSTLY D 2 3.51
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 1.75

Frequency Missing = 3


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 26 46.43
GOTTEN WORSE 3 5.36
STAYED THE SAME 27 48.21

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 6.90
DOESNT DO IT 1 1.72
1/2 HR OR LESS 18 31.03
1 HR 30 51.72
2 HRS 2 3.45
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 5.17

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 42 72.41
2 HRS 10 17.24
3 HRS 5 8.62
4 HRS 1 1.72

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 6.90
ONCE/TWICE 26 44.83
3-5 TIMES 11 18.97
5-10 TIMES 7 12.07
11+ TIMES 10 17.24

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 10.71
ONCE/TWICE 40 71.43
3-5 TIMES 7 12.50
5-10 TIMES 1 1.79
11+ TIMES 2 3.57

Frequency Missing = 4


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 15.52
ONCE/TWICE 32 55.17
3-5 TIMES 13 22.41
5-10 TIMES 2 3.45
11+ TIMES 2 3.45

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 8.62
ONCE/TWICE 26 44.83
3-5 TIMES 11 18.97
5-10 TIMES 2 3.45
11+ TIMES 14 24.14

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 31.03
ONCE/TWICE 20 34.48
3-5 TIMES 7 12.07
5-10 TIMES 6 10.34
11+ TIMES 7 12.07

Frequency Missing = 2


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 9 15.52
B 17 29.31
C 26 44.83
D 3 5.17
F 1 1.72
DONT KNOW 2 3.45

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 9 15.52
10-15 mins 19 32.76
20-30 mins 20 34.48
about one hour 5 8.62
2 hours or more 5 8.62

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 5 8.62
YES 53 91.38

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 17 29.31
YES 41 70.69

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 15 25.86
YES 43 74.14

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 5.17
YES 55 94.83

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 18 31.03
YES 40 68.97

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 5 8.62
REGULARLY 53 91.38

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.72
RARELY 4 6.90
OCCASIONALLY 26 44.83
REGULARLY 27 46.55

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.72
RARELY 2 3.45
OCCASIONALLY 22 37.93
REGULARLY 33 56.90

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 38 66.67
YES-VIA OTHER 4 7.02
YES-VIA MEDICAID 14 24.56
NO MED INS 1 1.75

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS SR. HIGH, 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. 7 12.1 29 50.0 17 29.3 5 8.6 0 0.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 3 5.2 20 34.5 21 36.2 14 24.1 0 0.0 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 4 6.9 26 44.8 17 29.3 9 15.5 2 3.4 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 19 32.8 30 51.7 8 13.8 1 1.7 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 7 12.1 18 31.0 19 32.8 12 20.7 2 3.4 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 6 10.3 24 41.4 16 27.6 12 20.7 0 0.0 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 13 22.8 24 42.1 17 29.8 3 5.3 0 0.0 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 4 6.9 16 27.6 26 44.8 12 20.7 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 4 7.0 21 36.8 26 45.6 6 10.5 0 0.0 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 6 10.5 18 31.6 22 38.6 9 15.8 2 3.5 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 7 12.3 24 42.1 17 29.8 9 15.8 0 0.0 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 14 24.1 28 48.3 10 17.2 5 8.6 1 1.7 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 15 25.9 30 51.7 8 13.8 4 6.9 1 1.7 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 22 37.9 23 39.7 8 13.8 5 8.6 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 18 31.0 32 55.2 2 3.4 5 8.6 1 1.7 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 16 27.6 29 50.0 12 20.7 1 1.7 0 0.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 7 12.1 19 32.8 19 32.8 12 20.7 1 1.7 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 4 7.0 24 42.1 18 31.6 9 15.8 2 3.5 3
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 7 12.3 16 28.1 22 38.6 10 17.5 2 3.5 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 5 8.6 20 34.5 20 34.5 10 17.2 3 5.2 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 3.5 16 28.1 5 8.8 18 31.6 16 28.1 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 11 19.3 23 40.4 14 24.6 8 14.0 1 1.8 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 13 22.4 33 56.9 10 17.2 2 3.4 0 0.0 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 7 12.1 23 39.7 20 34.5 7 12.1 1 1.7 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 6 10.3 15 25.9 28 48.3 8 13.8 1 1.7 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 13 22.4 31 53.4 11 19.0 3 5.2 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 8 13.8 33 56.9 11 19.0 6 10.3 0 0.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 16 27.1 26 44.1 16 27.1 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 14 23.7 30 50.8 12 20.3 2 3.4 1 1.7 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 39 66.1 20 33.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 15 25.9 38 65.5 4 6.9 1 1.7 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 6 10.0 19 31.7 25 41.7 7 11.7 3 5.0 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 18 30.0 29 48.3 12 20.0 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 10 16.7 20 33.3 28 46.7 2 3.3 0 0.0 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 3.3 6 10.0 15 25.0 31 51.7 6 10.0 0

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