Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
WILLARD SOUTH ELEM., WILLARD R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 2 2.90
3RD 30 43.48
4TH 37 53.62

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 23 34.85
Girl 43 65.15

Frequency Missing = 3


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 55 79.71
FATHER 10 14.49
STEPFATHER 2 2.90
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.45
UNRELATED 1 1.45

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 2.90
1 32 46.38
2 32 46.38
3 OR MORE 3 4.35

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 29 42.03
5 - 10 YRS 29 42.03
11 - 15 YRS 8 11.59
OVER 15 YRS 3 4.35

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 22 32.35
2 HRS 29 42.65
3 HRS 15 22.06
4 HRS 1 1.47
5 HRS 1 1.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 14 20.29
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 38 55.07
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 15 21.74
OTHER 2 2.90

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 63 95.45
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 3.03
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 1.52

Frequency Missing = 3


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 15 21.74
2 29 42.03
3 18 26.09
4 5 7.25
6 1 1.45
7 OR MORE 1 1.45

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 67 97.10
YES 2 2.90

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 68 98.55
YES 1 1.45

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 62 89.86
YES 7 10.14

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 68 98.55
YES 1 1.45

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 8 11.59
30 - 39 38 55.07
40 - 49 22 31.88
50 - 59 1 1.45

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 11 16.92
2 YR COLL/TECH 10 15.38
4 YR COLLEGE 44 67.69

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 2 2.90
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 23 33.33
SOME COLLEGE 19 27.54
COLLEGE GRADUATE 16 23.19
GRADUATE SCHOOL 9 13.04

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 3 4.41
10,000 - 19,999 8 11.76
20,000 - 29,999 9 13.24
30,000 - 39,999 11 16.18
40,000 - 49,999 8 11.76
50,000 - 59,999 9 13.24
60,000 - 69,999 8 11.76
OVER $70,000 12 17.65

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 30 44.78
HALF A & B 22 32.84
MOSTLY B 7 10.45
HALF B & C 5 7.46
HALF C & D 1 1.49
GRADE NOT GIVEN 2 2.99

Frequency Missing = 2


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 40 62.50
GOTTEN WORSE 3 4.69
STAYED THE SAME 21 32.81

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 5.88
1/2 HR OR LESS 47 69.12
1 HR 16 23.53
2 HRS 1 1.47

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 62 92.54
2 HRS 5 7.46

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 3.03
ONCE/TWICE 25 37.88
3-5 TIMES 18 27.27
5-10 TIMES 9 13.64
11+ TIMES 12 18.18

Frequency Missing = 3


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 5.97
ONCE/TWICE 46 68.66
3-5 TIMES 14 20.90
5-10 TIMES 2 2.99
11+ TIMES 1 1.49

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 2.99
ONCE/TWICE 48 71.64
3-5 TIMES 14 20.90
5-10 TIMES 2 2.99
11+ TIMES 1 1.49

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 20.00
ONCE/TWICE 23 35.38
3-5 TIMES 12 18.46
5-10 TIMES 8 12.31
11+ TIMES 9 13.85

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 34.33
ONCE/TWICE 24 35.82
3-5 TIMES 14 20.90
5-10 TIMES 1 1.49
11+ TIMES 5 7.46

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 26 38.24
B 30 44.12
C 8 11.76
D 2 2.94
DONT KNOW 2 2.94

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
10-15 mins 22 32.35
20-30 mins 32 47.06
about one hour 11 16.18
2 hours or more 3 4.41

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 5 7.35
YES 63 92.65

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 31 45.59
YES 37 54.41

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 4 5.97
YES 63 94.03

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 4.48
YES 64 95.52

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 22 32.35
YES 46 67.65

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.49
RARELY 1 1.49
OCCASIONALLY 4 5.97
REGULARLY 61 91.04

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 20 29.41
RARELY 13 19.12
OCCASIONALLY 22 32.35
REGULARLY 13 19.12

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 9 13.24
RARELY 13 19.12
OCCASIONALLY 28 41.18
REGULARLY 18 26.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 42 62.69
YES-VIA OTHER 4 5.97
YES-VIA MEDICAID 19 28.36
NO MED INS 2 2.99

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
WILLARD SOUTH ELEM., WILLARD R-II 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. 18 26.5 46 67.6 4 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 9 13.2 36 52.9 19 27.9 4 5.9 0 0.0 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 24 35.3 41 60.3 3 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 22 32.4 43 63.2 3 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 14.7 29 42.6 21 30.9 7 10.3 1 1.5 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 21 31.8 36 54.5 7 10.6 1 1.5 1 1.5 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 25 36.8 35 51.5 7 10.3 0 0.0 1 1.5 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 2 3.1 15 23.4 26 40.6 21 32.8 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 12 18.2 37 56.1 14 21.2 2 3.0 1 1.5 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 19 28.4 32 47.8 13 19.4 3 4.5 0 0.0 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 21 30.9 39 57.4 6 8.8 1 1.5 1 1.5 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 21 30.9 44 64.7 0 0.0 3 4.4 0 0.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 37 54.4 31 45.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 33 50.0 28 42.4 4 6.1 1 1.5 0 0.0 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 32 47.1 34 50.0 2 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 24 35.8 36 53.7 6 9.0 0 0.0 1 1.5 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 19 28.4 35 52.2 9 13.4 3 4.5 1 1.5 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 22 32.4 43 63.2 2 2.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 10 14.9 29 43.3 21 31.3 6 9.0 1 1.5 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 14 21.2 32 48.5 18 27.3 1 1.5 1 1.5 3
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 0 0.0 1 1.5 8 11.8 24 35.3 35 51.5 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 32 47.1 33 48.5 3 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 9 13.8 34 52.3 19 29.2 1 1.5 2 3.1 4
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 10 15.2 41 62.1 14 21.2 1 1.5 0 0.0 3
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 19 28.8 36 54.5 11 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 23 34.3 39 58.2 4 6.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 19 27.9 40 58.8 6 8.8 3 4.4 0 0.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 28 40.6 35 50.7 6 8.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 34 49.3 31 44.9 3 4.3 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 46 66.7 23 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 33 47.8 36 52.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 8 12.1 16 24.2 37 56.1 4 6.1 1 1.5 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 25 36.2 33 47.8 11 15.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 11.9 17 25.4 40 59.7 2 3.0 0 0.0 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 3.0 19 28.8 26 39.4 12 18.2 7 10.6 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007