Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SPICKARD R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 6 23.08
2ND 3 11.54
3RD 2 7.69
4TH 1 3.85
5TH 7 26.92
6TH 4 15.38
7TH 1 3.85
8TH 2 7.69

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 12 50.00
Girl 12 50.00

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 18 69.23
FATHER 6 23.08
STEPMOTHER 1 3.85
GRANDFATHER 1 3.85

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 3.85
1 8 30.77
2 15 57.69
3 OR MORE 2 7.69

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 10 38.46
5 - 10 YRS 8 30.77
11 - 15 YRS 3 11.54
OVER 15 YRS 5 19.23

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 4 15.38
2 HRS 8 30.77
3 HRS 6 23.08
4 HRS 3 11.54
5 HRS 3 11.54
6 + HRS 2 7.69

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 2 7.69
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 19 73.08
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 4 15.38
OTHER 1 3.85

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 26 100.00

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 5 19.23
2 7 26.92
3 12 46.15
4 2 7.69

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 26 100.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 26 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 24 92.31
YES 2 7.69

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 22 84.62
YES 4 15.38

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 4 15.38
30 - 39 10 38.46
40 - 49 10 38.46
50 - 59 2 7.69

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 16.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 8 32.00
4 YR COLLEGE 11 44.00
MILITARY 1 4.00
OTHER 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 6 23.08
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 12 46.15
SOME COLLEGE 1 3.85
COLLEGE GRADUATE 3 11.54
GRADUATE SCHOOL 4 15.38

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
10,000 - 19,999 3 12.00
20,000 - 29,999 4 16.00
30,000 - 39,999 10 40.00
40,000 - 49,999 4 16.00
50,000 - 59,999 1 4.00
60,000 - 69,999 2 8.00
OVER $70,000 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 6 23.08
HALF A & B 11 42.31
MOSTLY B 1 3.85
HALF B & C 3 11.54
MOSTLY C 3 11.54
MOSTLY D 1 3.85
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 3.85

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 11 45.83
GOTTEN WORSE 3 12.50
STAYED THE SAME 10 41.67

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 15.38
DOESNT DO IT 1 3.85
1/2 HR OR LESS 11 42.31
1 HR 7 26.92
2 HRS 3 11.54

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 17 68.00
2 HRS 5 20.00
3 HRS 2 8.00
6 + HRS 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 8 30.77
3-5 TIMES 9 34.62
11+ TIMES 9 34.62

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 15.38
ONCE/TWICE 16 61.54
3-5 TIMES 1 3.85
11+ TIMES 5 19.23

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 11 42.31
3-5 TIMES 10 38.46
11+ TIMES 5 19.23

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 26.92
ONCE/TWICE 4 15.38
3-5 TIMES 3 11.54
5-10 TIMES 8 30.77
11+ TIMES 4 15.38

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 23.08
ONCE/TWICE 10 38.46
3-5 TIMES 2 7.69
5-10 TIMES 2 7.69
11+ TIMES 6 23.08

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
B 11 42.31
C 10 38.46
D 5 19.23

How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 7.69
10-15 mins 6 23.08
20-30 mins 14 53.85
about one hour 4 15.38

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 4 15.38
YES 22 84.62

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 8 30.77
YES 18 69.23

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 5 19.23
YES 21 80.77

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 26 100.00

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 13 50.00
YES 13 50.00

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 7.69
OCCASIONALLY 1 3.85
REGULARLY 23 88.46

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 7 26.92
RARELY 4 15.38
OCCASIONALLY 10 38.46
REGULARLY 5 19.23

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 15.38
RARELY 5 19.23
OCCASIONALLY 7 26.92
REGULARLY 10 38.46

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 13 52.00
YES-VIA OTHER 2 8.00
YES-VIA MEDICAID 8 32.00
NO MED INS 2 8.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SPICKARD 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. 5 19.2 11 42.3 10 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 1 3.8 9 34.6 10 38.5 6 23.1 0 0.0 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 3 11.5 10 38.5 8 30.8 4 15.4 1 3.8 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 7 26.9 16 61.5 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 0 0.0 7 26.9 13 50.0 4 15.4 2 7.7 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 3 11.5 12 46.2 4 15.4 6 23.1 1 3.8 0
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 6 23.1 13 50.0 2 7.7 5 19.2 0 0.0 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 3.8 3 11.5 1 3.8 9 34.6 12 46.2 0
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 1 3.8 10 38.5 10 38.5 5 19.2 0 0.0 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 3 11.5 12 46.2 7 26.9 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 5 19.2 13 50.0 4 15.4 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 7 26.9 13 50.0 5 19.2 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 6 24.0 13 52.0 2 8.0 4 16.0 0 0.0 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 12 46.2 10 38.5 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 7 26.9 16 61.5 2 7.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 6 23.1 14 53.8 2 7.7 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 3 12.0 15 60.0 4 16.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 2 7.7 9 34.6 6 23.1 2 7.7 7 26.9 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 3 11.5 7 26.9 10 38.5 4 15.4 2 7.7 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 0 0.0 14 53.8 8 30.8 4 15.4 0 0.0 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 15.4 7 26.9 2 7.7 7 26.9 6 23.1 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 5 19.2 12 46.2 6 23.1 2 7.7 1 3.8 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 2 8.0 8 32.0 6 24.0 3 12.0 6 24.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 2 8.0 13 52.0 8 32.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 9 34.6 13 50.0 2 7.7 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 7 26.9 12 46.2 6 23.1 0 0.0 1 3.8 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 4 15.4 14 53.8 7 26.9 0 0.0 1 3.8 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 1 3.8 16 61.5 9 34.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 3 11.5 17 65.4 4 15.4 1 3.8 1 3.8 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 10 38.5 14 53.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 6 23.1 17 65.4 1 3.8 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 0 0.0 10 38.5 10 38.5 5 19.2 1 3.8 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 3 11.5 13 50.0 5 19.2 5 19.2 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 0 0.0 9 34.6 8 30.8 7 26.9 2 7.7 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 7.7 4 15.4 9 34.6 9 34.6 2 7.7 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008