Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN MIDDLE, SULLIVAN School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 55 61.80
7TH 22 24.72
8TH 12 13.48

Frequency Missing = 4


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 42 48.28
Girl 45 51.72

Frequency Missing = 6


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 78 86.67
FATHER 10 11.11
STEPMOTHER 1 1.11
STEPFATHER 1 1.11

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 4.44
1 36 40.00
2 47 52.22
3 OR MORE 3 3.33

Frequency Missing = 3


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 16 17.78
5 - 10 YRS 18 20.00
11 - 15 YRS 14 15.56
OVER 15 YRS 42 46.67

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 23 25.27
2 HRS 41 45.05
3 HRS 18 19.78
4 HRS 5 5.49
6 + HRS 4 4.40

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 22 24.44
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 49 54.44
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 16 17.78
OTHER 3 3.33

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 86 95.56
ASIAN 1 1.11
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 2.22
HISPANIC 1 1.11

Frequency Missing = 3


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 19 20.65
2 38 41.30
3 22 23.91
4 4 4.35
5 7 7.61
6 2 2.17

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 88 94.62
YES 5 5.38

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 92 98.92
YES 1 1.08

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 81 87.10
YES 12 12.90

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 90 96.77
YES 3 3.23

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 4 4.35
30 - 39 48 52.17
40 - 49 37 40.22
50 - 59 3 3.26

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 6 6.74
2 YR COLL/TECH 27 30.34
4 YR COLLEGE 44 49.44
MILITARY 3 3.37
OTHER 9 10.11

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 1.09
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 8 8.70
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 19 20.65
SOME COLLEGE 38 41.30
COLLEGE GRADUATE 20 21.74
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 6.52

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 6.02
10,000 - 19,999 12 14.46
20,000 - 29,999 11 13.25
30,000 - 39,999 6 7.23
40,000 - 49,999 6 7.23
50,000 - 59,999 7 8.43
60,000 - 69,999 12 14.46
OVER $70,000 24 28.92

Frequency Missing = 10


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 40 44.44
HALF A & B 26 28.89
MOSTLY B 11 12.22
HALF B & C 9 10.00
MOSTLY C 2 2.22
MOSTLY D 1 1.11
BELOW D 1 1.11

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 57 64.04
GOTTEN WORSE 3 3.37
STAYED THE SAME 29 32.58

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 9 9.78
1/2 HR OR LESS 34 36.96
1 HR 36 39.13
2 HRS 9 9.78
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 4.35

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 59 64.84
2 HRS 26 28.57
3 HRS 3 3.30
4 HRS 2 2.20
6 + HRS 1 1.10

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 2.20
ONCE/TWICE 50 54.95
3-5 TIMES 32 35.16
5-10 TIMES 4 4.40
11+ TIMES 3 3.30

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 4.40
ONCE/TWICE 74 81.32
3-5 TIMES 9 9.89
5-10 TIMES 2 2.20
11+ TIMES 2 2.20

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 3.26
ONCE/TWICE 64 69.57
3-5 TIMES 19 20.65
5-10 TIMES 3 3.26
11+ TIMES 3 3.26

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 28 31.46
ONCE/TWICE 34 38.20
3-5 TIMES 17 19.10
5-10 TIMES 5 5.62
11+ TIMES 5 5.62

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 39 43.82
ONCE/TWICE 33 37.08
3-5 TIMES 15 16.85
5-10 TIMES 1 1.12
11+ TIMES 1 1.12

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 22 24.72
B 48 53.93
C 13 14.61
D 2 2.25
F 2 2.25
DONT KNOW 2 2.25

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 11 12.36
10-15 mins 41 46.07
20-30 mins 26 29.21
about one hour 9 10.11
2 hours or more 2 2.25

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 5 5.56
YES 85 94.44

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 24 26.37
YES 67 73.63

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 21 23.33
YES 69 76.67

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 2.17
YES 90 97.83

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 20 21.98
YES 71 78.02

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 13 14.44
REGULARLY 77 85.56

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 6 6.67
RARELY 17 18.89
OCCASIONALLY 42 46.67
REGULARLY 25 27.78

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 4.40
RARELY 6 6.59
OCCASIONALLY 46 50.55
REGULARLY 35 38.46

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 59 66.29
YES-VIA OTHER 7 7.87
YES-VIA MEDICAID 17 19.10
NO MED INS 6 6.74

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN MIDDLE, SULLIVAN 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. 21 23.3 53 58.9 13 14.4 2 2.2 1 1.1 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 11 12.2 45 50.0 27 30.0 6 6.7 1 1.1 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 18 20.2 41 46.1 18 20.2 12 13.5 0 0.0 4
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 34 37.0 45 48.9 13 14.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 8 8.8 24 26.4 41 45.1 15 16.5 3 3.3 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 20 22.2 48 53.3 16 17.8 6 6.7 0 0.0 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 24 26.4 54 59.3 12 13.2 1 1.1 0 0.0 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 7 8.0 7 8.0 29 33.3 24 27.6 20 23.0 6
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 15 16.7 34 37.8 34 37.8 5 5.6 2 2.2 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 20 22.2 43 47.8 19 21.1 7 7.8 1 1.1 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 16 17.8 54 60.0 13 14.4 7 7.8 0 0.0 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 28 31.1 46 51.1 13 14.4 3 3.3 0 0.0 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 27 29.7 51 56.0 10 11.0 3 3.3 0 0.0 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 35 38.9 48 53.3 5 5.6 1 1.1 1 1.1 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 42 46.7 41 45.6 5 5.6 2 2.2 0 0.0 3
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 26 28.6 47 51.6 15 16.5 3 3.3 0 0.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 17 18.9 50 55.6 19 21.1 3 3.3 1 1.1 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 34 37.4 53 58.2 2 2.2 2 2.2 0 0.0 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 22 24.2 40 44.0 26 28.6 2 2.2 1 1.1 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 15 16.7 41 45.6 25 27.8 7 7.8 2 2.2 3
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 4.5 5 5.6 18 20.2 34 38.2 28 31.5 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 21 23.3 48 53.3 17 18.9 3 3.3 1 1.1 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 10 11.0 49 53.8 25 27.5 6 6.6 1 1.1 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 17 19.1 48 53.9 22 24.7 1 1.1 1 1.1 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 17 18.9 53 58.9 15 16.7 4 4.4 1 1.1 3
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 31 34.1 44 48.4 12 13.2 4 4.4 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 25 27.5 51 56.0 10 11.0 4 4.4 1 1.1 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 30 32.6 52 56.5 9 9.8 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 39 42.4 42 45.7 8 8.7 3 3.3 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 61 67.0 28 30.8 2 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 44 47.8 44 47.8 3 3.3 0 0.0 1 1.1 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 9 9.8 32 34.8 43 46.7 6 6.5 2 2.2 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 27 29.3 45 48.9 16 17.4 3 3.3 1 1.1 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 16 17.6 17 18.7 50 54.9 5 5.5 3 3.3 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 11 12.0 16 17.4 42 45.7 14 15.2 9 9.8 1

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