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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 10 34.48
2ND 4 13.79
3RD 3 10.34
4TH 6 20.69
5TH 4 13.79
7TH 1 3.45
8TH 1 3.45

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 11 39.29
Girl 17 60.71

Frequency Missing = 3


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 26 89.66
FATHER 3 10.34

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
1 17 56.67
2 13 43.33

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 11 36.67
5 - 10 YRS 8 26.67
11 - 15 YRS 8 26.67
OVER 15 YRS 3 10.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 9 30.00
2 HRS 15 50.00
3 HRS 6 20.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 26 86.67
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 3 10.00
OTHER 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 29 96.67
HISPANIC 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 3 10.00
2 16 53.33
3 7 23.33
4 4 13.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 30 96.77
YES 1 3.23

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 28 90.32
YES 3 9.68

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 28 90.32
YES 3 9.68

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 5 17.24
30 - 39 17 58.62
40 - 49 7 24.14

Frequency Missing = 2


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 2 7.14
2 YR COLL/TECH 1 3.57
4 YR COLLEGE 22 78.57
MILITARY 1 3.57
OTHER 2 7.14

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 5 16.67
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 4 13.33
SOME COLLEGE 10 33.33
COLLEGE GRADUATE 8 26.67
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 10.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 6.67
10,000 - 19,999 1 3.33
20,000 - 29,999 6 20.00
30,000 - 39,999 3 10.00
40,000 - 49,999 1 3.33
50,000 - 59,999 4 13.33
60,000 - 69,999 5 16.67
OVER $70,000 8 26.67

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 12 41.38
HALF A & B 2 6.90
MOSTLY B 2 6.90
HALF B & C 1 3.45
MOSTLY C 2 6.90
GRADE NOT GIVEN 10 34.48

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 12 40.00
GOTTEN WORSE 4 13.33
STAYED THE SAME 14 46.67

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 10.00
1/2 HR OR LESS 11 36.67
1 HR 15 50.00
2 HRS 1 3.33

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 28 96.55
2 HRS 1 3.45

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 8 26.67
3-5 TIMES 10 33.33
5-10 TIMES 6 20.00
11+ TIMES 6 20.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 6.67
ONCE/TWICE 17 56.67
3-5 TIMES 9 30.00
5-10 TIMES 1 3.33
11+ TIMES 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 3.33
ONCE/TWICE 16 53.33
3-5 TIMES 11 36.67
5-10 TIMES 1 3.33
11+ TIMES 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 7.14
ONCE/TWICE 7 25.00
3-5 TIMES 6 21.43
5-10 TIMES 4 14.29
11+ TIMES 9 32.14

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 23.33
ONCE/TWICE 9 30.00
3-5 TIMES 8 26.67
5-10 TIMES 1 3.33
11+ TIMES 5 16.67

Frequency Missing = 1


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 11 36.67
B 10 33.33
C 5 16.67
D 1 3.33
DONT KNOW 3 10.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
10-15 mins 11 36.67
20-30 mins 11 36.67
about one hour 6 20.00
2 hours or more 2 6.67

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.33
YES 29 96.67

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 6 20.00
YES 24 80.00

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 5 16.67
YES 25 83.33

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.33
YES 29 96.67

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 14 46.67
YES 16 53.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 3.33
OCCASIONALLY 1 3.33
REGULARLY 28 93.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 8 26.67
RARELY 8 26.67
OCCASIONALLY 7 23.33
REGULARLY 7 23.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 13.33
RARELY 1 3.33
OCCASIONALLY 16 53.33
REGULARLY 9 30.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 10 33.33
YES-VIA OTHER 6 20.00
YES-VIA MEDICAID 13 43.33
NO MED INS 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SHAWNEE 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. 17 56.7 11 36.7 1 3.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 11 36.7 7 23.3 11 36.7 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 13 44.8 10 34.5 5 17.2 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 14 46.7 11 36.7 5 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 11 36.7 8 26.7 9 30.0 1 3.3 1 3.3 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 10 34.5 13 44.8 4 13.8 1 3.4 1 3.4 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 10 33.3 17 56.7 1 3.3 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 1 3.2 4 12.9 1 3.2 25 80.6 0
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 12 38.7 8 25.8 7 22.6 2 6.5 2 6.5 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 9 30.0 11 36.7 7 23.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 15 50.0 7 23.3 7 23.3 0 0.0 1 3.3 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 16 51.6 11 35.5 4 12.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 14 45.2 11 35.5 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 21 67.7 8 25.8 1 3.2 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 18 58.1 11 35.5 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 19 61.3 11 35.5 0 0.0 1 3.2 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 13 43.3 9 30.0 6 20.0 2 6.7 0 0.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 8 25.8 14 45.2 7 22.6 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 5 16.7 7 23.3 14 46.7 4 13.3 0 0.0 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 10 32.3 14 45.2 5 16.1 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 12.9 2 6.5 5 16.1 2 6.5 18 58.1 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 15 48.4 14 45.2 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 25.8 17 54.8 4 12.9 2 6.5 0 0.0 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 11 37.9 14 48.3 3 10.3 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 11 35.5 14 45.2 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 12 38.7 13 41.9 6 19.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 12 38.7 18 58.1 1 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 11 36.7 14 46.7 4 13.3 1 3.3 0 0.0 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 11 36.7 13 43.3 6 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 20 66.7 10 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 15 50.0 12 40.0 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 4 12.9 8 25.8 16 51.6 3 9.7 0 0.0 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 9 29.0 14 45.2 8 25.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 2 6.7 7 23.3 19 63.3 0 0.0 2 6.7 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 6.5 5 16.1 21 67.7 0 0.0 3 9.7 0

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