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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 6 18.75
7TH 9 28.13
8TH 5 15.63
9TH 5 15.63
10TH 2 6.25
11TH 2 6.25
12TH 3 9.38

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 15 48.39
Girl 16 51.61

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 23 71.88
FATHER 6 18.75
GRANDMOTHER 3 9.38

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
1 11 34.38
2 21 65.63

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 5 15.63
5 - 10 YRS 4 12.50
11 - 15 YRS 4 12.50
OVER 15 YRS 19 59.38

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 12 37.50
2 HRS 15 46.88
3 HRS 5 15.63

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 7 21.88
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 20 62.50
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 2 6.25
OTHER 3 9.38

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 30 100.00

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 8 25.00
2 10 31.25
3 11 34.38
4 2 6.25
5 1 3.13

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 32 100.00

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 31 96.88
YES 1 3.13

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 11 34.38
40 - 49 16 50.00
50 - 59 4 12.50
60 OR OVER 1 3.13

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 3 10.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 5 16.67
4 YR COLLEGE 21 70.00
MILITARY 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 8 25.00
SOME COLLEGE 12 37.50
COLLEGE GRADUATE 9 28.13
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 9.38

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
10,000 - 19,999 1 3.33
20,000 - 29,999 5 16.67
30,000 - 39,999 7 23.33
40,000 - 49,999 4 13.33
50,000 - 59,999 6 20.00
60,000 - 69,999 1 3.33
OVER $70,000 6 20.00

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 12 38.71
HALF A & B 10 32.26
MOSTLY B 2 6.45
HALF B & C 5 16.13
MOSTLY C 2 6.45

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 18 62.07
GOTTEN WORSE 1 3.45
STAYED THE SAME 10 34.48

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT DO IT 1 3.13
1/2 HR OR LESS 9 28.13
1 HR 10 31.25
2 HRS 9 28.13
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 9.38

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 27 84.38
2 HRS 5 15.63

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 3.13
ONCE/TWICE 15 46.88
3-5 TIMES 12 37.50
5-10 TIMES 3 9.38
11+ TIMES 1 3.13

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 12.50
ONCE/TWICE 22 68.75
3-5 TIMES 6 18.75

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 9.38
ONCE/TWICE 20 62.50
3-5 TIMES 8 25.00
11+ TIMES 1 3.13

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 15.63
ONCE/TWICE 14 43.75
3-5 TIMES 9 28.13
5-10 TIMES 4 12.50

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 15.63
ONCE/TWICE 13 40.63
3-5 TIMES 10 31.25
5-10 TIMES 1 3.13
11+ TIMES 3 9.38

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 5 16.67
B 19 63.33
C 4 13.33
D 1 3.33
DONT KNOW 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 6.45
10-15 mins 5 16.13
20-30 mins 16 51.61
about one hour 7 22.58
2 hours or more 1 3.23

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
YES 31 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.23
YES 30 96.77

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 7 22.58
YES 24 77.42

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.23
YES 30 96.77

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 2 6.45
YES 29 93.55

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 6 19.35
REGULARLY 25 80.65

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 3.23
RARELY 4 12.90
OCCASIONALLY 16 51.61
REGULARLY 10 32.26

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 3.23
RARELY 2 6.45
OCCASIONALLY 17 54.84
REGULARLY 11 35.48

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 18 56.25
YES-VIA OTHER 7 21.88
YES-VIA MEDICAID 5 15.63
NO MED INS 2 6.25

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NORTH HARRISON HIGH, 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. 5 16.7 19 63.3 5 16.7 0 0.0 1 3.3 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 2 6.7 17 56.7 8 26.7 2 6.7 1 3.3 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 2 6.9 21 72.4 4 13.8 2 6.9 0 0.0 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 8 25.0 20 62.5 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 1 3.3 6 20.0 16 53.3 6 20.0 1 3.3 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 4 12.9 15 48.4 8 25.8 3 9.7 1 3.2 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 8 26.7 22 73.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 3 10.0 5 16.7 13 43.3 9 30.0 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 2 6.7 15 50.0 10 33.3 2 6.7 1 3.3 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 6 19.4 18 58.1 6 19.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 3 10.0 21 70.0 4 13.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 2 6.7 25 83.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 9 28.1 18 56.3 3 9.4 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 10 32.3 20 64.5 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 9 28.1 22 68.8 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 11 34.4 20 62.5 0 0.0 1 3.1 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 5 16.1 19 61.3 6 19.4 1 3.2 0 0.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 12 37.5 18 56.3 2 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 5 16.7 18 60.0 5 16.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 4 13.3 21 70.0 3 10.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 1 3.3 0 0.0 8 26.7 13 43.3 8 26.7 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 6 18.8 21 65.6 3 9.4 1 3.1 1 3.1 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 5 16.7 17 56.7 5 16.7 3 10.0 0 0.0 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 1 3.3 22 73.3 7 23.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 3 10.0 16 53.3 9 30.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 5 15.6 20 62.5 7 21.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 5 15.6 23 71.9 4 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 10 31.3 21 65.6 1 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 8 25.0 17 53.1 5 15.6 2 6.3 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 16 50.0 16 50.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 5 16.7 21 70.0 4 13.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 1 3.3 18 60.0 10 33.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 4 13.3 11 36.7 6 20.0 5 16.7 4 13.3 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 10.0 16 53.3 11 36.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 1 3.3 13 43.3 11 36.7 3 10.0 2 6.7 2

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