Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
STRAIN-JAPAN R-XVI School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 14 26.42
2ND 6 11.32
3RD 6 11.32
4TH 8 15.09
5TH 5 9.43
6TH 6 11.32
7TH 4 7.55
8TH 4 7.55

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 23 46.00
Girl 27 54.00

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 37 71.15
FATHER 13 25.00
OTHER RELATIVE 2 3.85

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.89
1 16 30.19
2 36 67.92

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 10 19.23
5 - 10 YRS 8 15.38
11 - 15 YRS 17 32.69
OVER 15 YRS 17 32.69

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 19 35.85
2 HRS 23 43.40
3 HRS 8 15.09
4 HRS 1 1.89
5 HRS 2 3.77

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 2 3.77
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 44 83.02
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 1 1.89
OTHER 6 11.32

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 53 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.89
1 9 16.98
2 20 37.74
3 18 33.96
4 5 9.43

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 52 96.30
YES 2 3.70

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 50 92.59
YES 4 7.41

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 49 90.74
YES 5 9.26

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 53 98.15
YES 1 1.85

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 4 7.41
30 - 39 28 51.85
40 - 49 20 37.04
50 - 59 2 3.70

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 4 8.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 11 22.00
4 YR COLLEGE 34 68.00
MILITARY 1 2.00

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 19 35.85
SOME COLLEGE 21 39.62
COLLEGE GRADUATE 10 18.87
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 5.66

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
10,000 - 19,999 4 7.69
20,000 - 29,999 8 15.38
30,000 - 39,999 2 3.85
40,000 - 49,999 7 13.46
50,000 - 59,999 5 9.62
60,000 - 69,999 9 17.31
OVER $70,000 17 32.69

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 19 35.85
HALF A & B 20 37.74
MOSTLY B 5 9.43
HALF B & C 3 5.66
MOSTLY C 1 1.89
MOSTLY D 1 1.89
GRADE NOT GIVEN 4 7.55

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 29 56.86
GOTTEN WORSE 4 7.84
STAYED THE SAME 18 35.29

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 1 1.85
1/2 HR OR LESS 19 35.19
1 HR 29 53.70
2 HRS 3 5.56
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 3.70

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 50 92.59
2 HRS 1 1.85
3 HRS 3 5.56

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.89
ONCE/TWICE 12 22.64
3-5 TIMES 20 37.74
5-10 TIMES 10 18.87
11+ TIMES 10 18.87

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.89
ONCE/TWICE 42 79.25
3-5 TIMES 7 13.21
5-10 TIMES 3 5.66

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.89
ONCE/TWICE 41 77.36
3-5 TIMES 7 13.21
5-10 TIMES 3 5.66
11+ TIMES 1 1.89

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 7.55
ONCE/TWICE 19 35.85
3-5 TIMES 6 11.32
5-10 TIMES 8 15.09
11+ TIMES 16 30.19

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 7.55
ONCE/TWICE 17 32.08
3-5 TIMES 9 16.98
5-10 TIMES 8 15.09
11+ TIMES 15 28.30

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 14 27.45
B 16 31.37
C 12 23.53
D 4 7.84
DONT KNOW 5 9.80

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 3.70
10-15 mins 26 48.15
20-30 mins 21 38.89
about one hour 4 7.41
2 hours or more 1 1.85

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.85
YES 53 98.15

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 9 16.67
YES 45 83.33

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 8 14.81
YES 46 85.19

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 54 100.00

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 16 29.63
YES 38 70.37

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 6 11.11
REGULARLY 48 88.89

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 14 25.93
RARELY 13 24.07
OCCASIONALLY 18 33.33
REGULARLY 9 16.67

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 9 16.67
RARELY 13 24.07
OCCASIONALLY 22 40.74
REGULARLY 10 18.52

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 43 79.63
YES-VIA OTHER 3 5.56
YES-VIA MEDICAID 5 9.26
NO MED INS 3 5.56

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
STRAIN-JAPAN R-XVI 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. 15 27.8 31 57.4 6 11.1 2 3.7 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 10 18.5 23 42.6 16 29.6 4 7.4 1 1.9 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 16 29.6 25 46.3 10 18.5 2 3.7 1 1.9 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 19 35.2 29 53.7 5 9.3 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 18.5 22 40.7 14 25.9 5 9.3 3 5.6 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 16 29.6 23 42.6 8 14.8 5 9.3 2 3.7 0
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 19 35.2 24 44.4 10 18.5 0 0.0 1 1.9 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 9.3 13 24.1 36 66.7 0
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 9 17.0 23 43.4 15 28.3 4 7.5 2 3.8 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 15 27.8 25 46.3 8 14.8 3 5.6 3 5.6 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 19 35.2 22 40.7 9 16.7 3 5.6 1 1.9 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 21 38.9 25 46.3 4 7.4 3 5.6 1 1.9 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 22 40.7 20 37.0 9 16.7 3 5.6 0 0.0 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 33 61.1 21 38.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 28 51.9 21 38.9 3 5.6 2 3.7 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 19 35.2 22 40.7 10 18.5 3 5.6 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 16 29.6 24 44.4 9 16.7 2 3.7 3 5.6 0
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 8 14.8 24 44.4 10 18.5 11 20.4 1 1.9 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 5 9.3 16 29.6 23 42.6 5 9.3 5 9.3 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 15 27.8 24 44.4 12 22.2 2 3.7 1 1.9 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 7.4 11 20.4 6 11.1 14 25.9 19 35.2 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 21 38.9 28 51.9 5 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 13 24.1 25 46.3 11 20.4 4 7.4 1 1.9 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 16 30.2 26 49.1 9 17.0 1 1.9 1 1.9 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 11 20.4 22 40.7 17 31.5 4 7.4 0 0.0 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 24 44.4 21 38.9 8 14.8 1 1.9 0 0.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 20 37.7 25 47.2 6 11.3 2 3.8 0 0.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 15 27.8 22 40.7 9 16.7 7 13.0 1 1.9 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 19 35.2 24 44.4 6 11.1 4 7.4 1 1.9 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 41 77.4 12 22.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 25 47.2 28 52.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 4 7.7 15 28.8 25 48.1 3 5.8 5 9.6 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 6 11.3 13 24.5 20 37.7 8 15.1 6 11.3 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 2 3.8 8 15.1 26 49.1 7 13.2 10 18.9 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 3.8 7 13.2 21 39.6 12 22.6 11 20.8 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007