Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NORTH HARRISON R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 16 19.05
2ND 5 5.95
3RD 10 11.90
4TH 7 8.33
5TH 14 16.67
6TH 6 7.14
7TH 9 10.71
8TH 5 5.95
9TH 5 5.95
10TH 2 2.38
11TH 2 2.38
12TH 3 3.57

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 44 53.01
Girl 39 46.99

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 65 77.38
FATHER 14 16.67
STEPMOTHER 1 1.19
GRANDMOTHER 4 4.76

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 2.38
1 25 29.76
2 56 66.67
3 OR MORE 1 1.19

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 15 17.86
5 - 10 YRS 14 16.67
11 - 15 YRS 14 16.67
OVER 15 YRS 41 48.81

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 26 30.95
2 HRS 38 45.24
3 HRS 13 15.48
4 HRS 7 8.33

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 14 16.67
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 58 69.05
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 7 8.33
OTHER 5 5.95

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 80 98.77
ASIAN 1 1.23

Frequency Missing = 3


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 12 14.29
2 30 35.71
3 30 35.71
4 11 13.10
5 1 1.19

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 80 95.24
YES 4 4.76

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 83 98.81
YES 1 1.19

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 80 95.24
YES 4 4.76

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 81 96.43
YES 3 3.57

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 4 4.76
30 - 39 48 57.14
40 - 49 25 29.76
50 - 59 6 7.14
60 OR OVER 1 1.19

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 9 11.69
2 YR COLL/TECH 14 18.18
4 YR COLLEGE 50 64.94
MILITARY 3 3.90
OTHER 1 1.30

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 2 2.41
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 25 30.12
SOME COLLEGE 28 33.73
COLLEGE GRADUATE 22 26.51
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 7.23

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 6.25
10,000 - 19,999 4 5.00
20,000 - 29,999 12 15.00
30,000 - 39,999 15 18.75
40,000 - 49,999 13 16.25
50,000 - 59,999 11 13.75
60,000 - 69,999 7 8.75
OVER $70,000 13 16.25

Frequency Missing = 4


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 23 27.71
HALF A & B 23 27.71
MOSTLY B 2 2.41
HALF B & C 9 10.84
MOSTLY C 3 3.61
HALF C & D 2 2.41
MOSTLY D 1 1.20
GRADE NOT GIVEN 20 24.10

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 41 53.25
GOTTEN WORSE 3 3.90
STAYED THE SAME 33 42.86

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 17 20.24
DOESNT DO IT 1 1.19
1/2 HR OR LESS 31 36.90
1 HR 22 26.19
2 HRS 10 11.90
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 3.57

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 69 82.14
2 HRS 13 15.48
3 HRS 2 2.38

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 3.57
ONCE/TWICE 44 52.38
3-5 TIMES 26 30.95
5-10 TIMES 8 9.52
11+ TIMES 3 3.57

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 15.48
ONCE/TWICE 62 73.81
3-5 TIMES 9 10.71

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 7.14
ONCE/TWICE 57 67.86
3-5 TIMES 17 20.24
5-10 TIMES 1 1.19
11+ TIMES 3 3.57

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 23.81
ONCE/TWICE 35 41.67
3-5 TIMES 18 21.43
5-10 TIMES 8 9.52
11+ TIMES 3 3.57

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 30.95
ONCE/TWICE 34 40.48
3-5 TIMES 19 22.62
5-10 TIMES 1 1.19
11+ TIMES 4 4.76

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 13 16.25
B 51 63.75
C 11 13.75
D 3 3.75
DONT KNOW 2 2.50

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 4.88
10-15 mins 21 25.61
20-30 mins 40 48.78
about one hour 14 17.07
2 hours or more 3 3.66

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 4 4.88
YES 78 95.12

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 12 14.63
YES 70 85.37

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 18 22.22
YES 63 77.78

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.23
YES 80 98.77

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 13 15.85
YES 69 84.15

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.22
RARELY 1 1.22
OCCASIONALLY 9 10.98
REGULARLY 71 86.59

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 20 24.69
RARELY 23 28.40
OCCASIONALLY 23 28.40
REGULARLY 15 18.52

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 8 9.88
RARELY 20 24.69
OCCASIONALLY 33 40.74
REGULARLY 20 24.69

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 43 51.81
YES-VIA OTHER 11 13.25
YES-VIA MEDICAID 21 25.30
NO MED INS 8 9.64

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NORTH HARRISON R-III 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. 19 23.2 48 58.5 13 15.9 1 1.2 1 1.2 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 9 11.4 42 53.2 24 30.4 3 3.8 1 1.3 5
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 10 13.3 50 66.7 8 10.7 5 6.7 2 2.7 9
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 30 35.7 40 47.6 14 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 3 3.8 22 27.5 35 43.8 12 15.0 8 10.0 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 11 13.6 45 55.6 17 21.0 5 6.2 3 3.7 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 17 21.3 55 68.8 8 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 1.3 6 7.6 11 13.9 37 46.8 24 30.4 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 9 11.3 35 43.8 28 35.0 4 5.0 4 5.0 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 12 14.6 49 59.8 19 23.2 1 1.2 1 1.2 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 13 16.3 53 66.3 11 13.8 1 1.3 2 2.5 4
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 14 17.1 61 74.4 5 6.1 2 2.4 0 0.0 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 27 32.1 49 58.3 3 3.6 5 6.0 0 0.0 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 30 36.1 48 57.8 3 3.6 0 0.0 2 2.4 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 24 28.6 56 66.7 3 3.6 1 1.2 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 26 31.0 54 64.3 2 2.4 2 2.4 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 14 17.3 46 56.8 19 23.5 2 2.5 0 0.0 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 34 40.5 47 56.0 2 2.4 1 1.2 0 0.0 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 18 22.5 45 56.3 12 15.0 5 6.3 0 0.0 4
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 13 16.5 52 65.8 11 13.9 2 2.5 1 1.3 5
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 3 3.8 3 3.8 21 26.3 34 42.5 19 23.8 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 19 22.9 46 55.4 12 14.5 3 3.6 3 3.6 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 15 19.0 41 51.9 18 22.8 5 6.3 0 0.0 5
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 9 11.3 41 51.3 28 35.0 1 1.3 1 1.3 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 13 16.3 45 56.3 15 18.8 5 6.3 2 2.5 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 20 24.4 43 52.4 17 20.7 2 2.4 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 17 20.5 58 69.9 8 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 25 29.8 53 63.1 5 6.0 0 0.0 1 1.2 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 23 27.7 49 59.0 9 10.8 2 2.4 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 45 54.2 37 44.6 1 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 19 23.5 57 70.4 4 4.9 1 1.2 0 0.0 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 9 11.3 29 36.3 34 42.5 8 10.0 0 0.0 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 15 19.2 35 44.9 16 20.5 8 10.3 4 5.1 6
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 15.0 32 40.0 36 45.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 6 7.6 24 30.4 30 38.0 16 20.3 3 3.8 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008