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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 37 24.67
2ND 20 13.33
3RD 24 16.00
4TH 22 14.67
5TH 17 11.33
6TH 29 19.33
11TH 1 0.67

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 73 49.32
Girl 75 50.68

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 119 79.33
FATHER 24 16.00
STEPMOTHER 1 0.67
STEPFATHER 2 1.33
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.33
UNRELATED 2 1.33

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 2.03
1 56 37.84
2 85 57.43
3 OR MORE 4 2.70

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 63 42.00
5 - 10 YRS 25 16.67
11 - 15 YRS 16 10.67
OVER 15 YRS 46 30.67

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 39 26.17
2 HRS 67 44.97
3 HRS 28 18.79
4 HRS 14 9.40
6 + HRS 1 0.67

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 23 15.44
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 103 69.13
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 18 12.08
OTHER 5 3.36

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 147 98.66
ASIAN 2 1.34

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 18 12.08
2 77 51.68
3 41 27.52
4 9 6.04
5 4 2.68

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 150 100.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 149 99.33
YES 1 0.67

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 138 92.00
YES 12 8.00

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 147 98.00
YES 3 2.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 16 10.74
30 - 39 92 61.74
40 - 49 36 24.16
50 - 59 3 2.01
60 OR OVER 2 1.34

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 10 6.94
2 YR COLL/TECH 26 18.06
4 YR COLLEGE 95 65.97
MILITARY 2 1.39
OTHER 11 7.64

Frequency Missing = 6


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.68
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 5 3.40
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 53 36.05
SOME COLLEGE 62 42.18
COLLEGE GRADUATE 17 11.56
GRADUATE SCHOOL 9 6.12

Frequency Missing = 3


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 3 2.08
10,000 - 19,999 15 10.42
20,000 - 29,999 20 13.89
30,000 - 39,999 14 9.72
40,000 - 49,999 30 20.83
50,000 - 59,999 22 15.28
60,000 - 69,999 12 8.33
OVER $70,000 28 19.44

Frequency Missing = 6


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 34 23.13
HALF A & B 36 24.49
MOSTLY B 12 8.16
HALF B & C 17 11.56
MOSTLY C 5 3.40
HALF C & D 3 2.04
MOSTLY D 1 0.68
GRADE NOT GIVEN 39 26.53

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 72 50.70
GOTTEN WORSE 12 8.45
STAYED THE SAME 58 40.85

Frequency Missing = 8


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 40 27.03
1/2 HR OR LESS 54 36.49
1 HR 48 32.43
2 HRS 5 3.38
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 0.68

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 127 88.19
2 HRS 15 10.42
5 HRS 1 0.69
6 + HRS 1 0.69

Frequency Missing = 6


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 1.35
ONCE/TWICE 62 41.89
3-5 TIMES 35 23.65
5-10 TIMES 18 12.16
11+ TIMES 31 20.95

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 2.70
ONCE/TWICE 116 78.38
3-5 TIMES 23 15.54
5-10 TIMES 1 0.68
11+ TIMES 4 2.70

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 6.12
ONCE/TWICE 91 61.90
3-5 TIMES 40 27.21
5-10 TIMES 6 4.08
11+ TIMES 1 0.68

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 22 15.07
ONCE/TWICE 64 43.84
3-5 TIMES 28 19.18
5-10 TIMES 15 10.27
11+ TIMES 17 11.64

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 21.09
ONCE/TWICE 54 36.73
3-5 TIMES 31 21.09
5-10 TIMES 17 11.56
11+ TIMES 14 9.52

Frequency Missing = 3


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 23 15.54
B 62 41.89
C 41 27.70
D 10 6.76
DONT KNOW 12 8.11

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 13 8.78
10-15 mins 50 33.78
20-30 mins 68 45.95
about one hour 16 10.81
2 hours or more 1 0.68

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 16 10.81
YES 132 89.19

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 44 29.73
YES 104 70.27

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 19 12.84
YES 129 87.16

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 1.35
YES 146 98.65

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 51 34.46
YES 97 65.54

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.35
OCCASIONALLY 10 6.76
REGULARLY 136 91.89

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 35 23.65
RARELY 47 31.76
OCCASIONALLY 47 31.76
REGULARLY 19 12.84

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 22 14.86
RARELY 22 14.86
OCCASIONALLY 74 50.00
REGULARLY 30 20.27

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 88 61.11
YES-VIA OTHER 15 10.42
YES-VIA MEDICAID 28 19.44
NO MED INS 13 9.03

Frequency Missing = 6


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS ELEM., 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. 29 19.6 83 56.1 31 20.9 5 3.4 0 0.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 12 8.1 71 48.0 53 35.8 10 6.8 2 1.4 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 26 18.1 78 54.2 33 22.9 5 3.5 2 1.4 6
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 50 34.0 82 55.8 14 9.5 1 0.7 0 0.0 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 19 12.8 56 37.8 53 35.8 17 11.5 3 2.0 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 22 15.0 69 46.9 45 30.6 9 6.1 2 1.4 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 23 15.5 88 59.5 29 19.6 4 2.7 4 2.7 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 2.0 3 2.0 36 24.3 56 37.8 50 33.8 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 16 10.8 60 40.5 61 41.2 11 7.4 0 0.0 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 22 15.0 65 44.2 46 31.3 9 6.1 5 3.4 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 22 14.9 83 56.1 30 20.3 10 6.8 3 2.0 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 28 18.9 87 58.8 25 16.9 8 5.4 0 0.0 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 52 35.1 73 49.3 17 11.5 6 4.1 0 0.0 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 61 41.2 73 49.3 9 6.1 3 2.0 2 1.4 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 50 33.8 80 54.1 14 9.5 3 2.0 1 0.7 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 52 35.1 69 46.6 22 14.9 2 1.4 3 2.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 28 18.9 79 53.4 26 17.6 10 6.8 5 3.4 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 16 10.9 70 47.6 35 23.8 19 12.9 7 4.8 3
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 12 8.1 49 33.1 60 40.5 20 13.5 7 4.7 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 24 16.2 72 48.6 43 29.1 7 4.7 2 1.4 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 11 7.4 15 10.1 35 23.6 37 25.0 50 33.8 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 45 30.6 79 53.7 22 15.0 0 0.0 1 0.7 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 26 17.6 92 62.2 24 16.2 4 2.7 2 1.4 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 22 14.9 71 48.0 48 32.4 5 3.4 2 1.4 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 26 17.6 78 52.7 35 23.6 6 4.1 3 2.0 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 47 31.8 66 44.6 31 20.9 4 2.7 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 35 23.8 76 51.7 32 21.8 3 2.0 1 0.7 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 39 26.4 75 50.7 29 19.6 5 3.4 0 0.0 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 55 36.7 76 50.7 18 12.0 1 0.7 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 90 60.0 53 35.3 7 4.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 52 34.9 81 54.4 14 9.4 2 1.3 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 10 6.8 28 18.9 95 64.2 11 7.4 4 2.7 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 41 27.5 74 49.7 33 22.1 1 0.7 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 14 9.7 30 20.7 96 66.2 3 2.1 2 1.4 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 4 2.7 14 9.5 72 49.0 38 25.9 19 12.9 3

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