Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 32 20.65
2ND 14 9.03
3RD 12 7.74
4TH 10 6.45
5TH 11 7.10
6TH 12 7.74
7TH 11 7.10
8TH 15 9.68
9TH 12 7.74
10TH 9 5.81
11TH 7 4.52
12TH 10 6.45

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 66 43.71
Girl 85 56.29

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 119 77.27
FATHER 17 11.04
GRANDMOTHER 10 6.49
GRANDFATHER 3 1.95
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.30
UNRELATED 3 1.95

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 23 14.84
1 59 38.06
2 70 45.16
3 OR MORE 3 1.94

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 55 35.95
5 - 10 YRS 42 27.45
11 - 15 YRS 24 15.69
OVER 15 YRS 32 20.92

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 41 26.28
2 HRS 61 39.10
3 HRS 41 26.28
4 HRS 9 5.77
5 HRS 2 1.28
6 + HRS 2 1.28

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 37 23.87
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 81 52.26
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 26 16.77
OTHER 11 7.10

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 151 98.05
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.65
ASIAN 1 0.65
HISPANIC 1 0.65

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 3.85
1 35 22.44
2 63 40.38
3 36 23.08
4 16 10.26

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 150 96.15
YES 6 3.85

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 145 92.95
YES 11 7.05

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 145 92.95
YES 11 7.05

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 155 99.36
YES 1 0.64

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 17 11.11
30 - 39 67 43.79
40 - 49 49 32.03
50 - 59 15 9.80
60 OR OVER 5 3.27

Frequency Missing = 3


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 18 12.08
2 YR COLL/TECH 27 18.12
4 YR COLLEGE 84 56.38
MILITARY 4 2.68
OTHER 16 10.74

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.31
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 19 12.42
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 53 34.64
SOME COLLEGE 48 31.37
COLLEGE GRADUATE 22 14.38
GRADUATE SCHOOL 9 5.88

Frequency Missing = 3


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 17 11.81
10,000 - 19,999 27 18.75
20,000 - 29,999 22 15.28
30,000 - 39,999 16 11.11
40,000 - 49,999 20 13.89
50,000 - 59,999 14 9.72
60,000 - 69,999 14 9.72
OVER $70,000 14 9.72

Frequency Missing = 12


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 51 33.33
HALF A & B 36 23.53
MOSTLY B 10 6.54
HALF B & C 18 11.76
MOSTLY C 5 3.27
HALF C & D 7 4.58
MOSTLY D 1 0.65
GRADE NOT GIVEN 25 16.34

Frequency Missing = 3


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 103 68.21
GOTTEN WORSE 4 2.65
STAYED THE SAME 44 29.14

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 14 8.97
1/2 HR OR LESS 52 33.33
1 HR 61 39.10
2 HRS 21 13.46
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 5.13

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 124 80.00
2 HRS 22 14.19
3 HRS 6 3.87
4 HRS 1 0.65
6 + HRS 2 1.29

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 1.32
ONCE/TWICE 46 30.26
3-5 TIMES 41 26.97
5-10 TIMES 24 15.79
11+ TIMES 39 25.66

Frequency Missing = 4


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 9.21
ONCE/TWICE 104 68.42
3-5 TIMES 19 12.50
5-10 TIMES 5 3.29
11+ TIMES 10 6.58

Frequency Missing = 4


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 7.89
ONCE/TWICE 93 61.18
3-5 TIMES 30 19.74
5-10 TIMES 5 3.29
11+ TIMES 12 7.89

Frequency Missing = 4


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 17.33
ONCE/TWICE 28 18.67
3-5 TIMES 26 17.33
5-10 TIMES 19 12.67
11+ TIMES 51 34.00

Frequency Missing = 6


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 46 30.67
ONCE/TWICE 45 30.00
3-5 TIMES 25 16.67
5-10 TIMES 9 6.00
11+ TIMES 25 16.67

Frequency Missing = 6


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 45 29.22
B 67 43.51
C 27 17.53
D 4 2.60
F 2 1.30
DONT KNOW 9 5.84

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 11 7.10
10-15 mins 40 25.81
20-30 mins 62 40.00
about one hour 33 21.29
2 hours or more 9 5.81

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 14 8.97
YES 142 91.03

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 62 39.74
YES 94 60.26

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 33 21.43
YES 121 78.57

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 4 2.60
YES 150 97.40

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 73 47.10
YES 82 52.90

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 1.29
RARELY 2 1.29
OCCASIONALLY 5 3.23
REGULARLY 146 94.19

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 25 16.13
RARELY 25 16.13
OCCASIONALLY 62 40.00
REGULARLY 43 27.74

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 13 8.44
RARELY 21 13.64
OCCASIONALLY 56 36.36
REGULARLY 64 41.56

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 52 35.37
YES-VIA OTHER 11 7.48
YES-VIA MEDICAID 72 48.98
NO MED INS 12 8.16

Frequency Missing = 9


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE R-IV 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. 53 34.0 65 41.7 30 19.2 7 4.5 1 0.6 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 33 21.3 58 37.4 45 29.0 13 8.4 6 3.9 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 43 27.9 64 41.6 32 20.8 12 7.8 3 1.9 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 73 46.8 68 43.6 15 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 21 13.5 34 21.9 56 36.1 33 21.3 11 7.1 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 37 23.9 59 38.1 47 30.3 10 6.5 2 1.3 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 55 35.7 73 47.4 23 14.9 3 1.9 0 0.0 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 1.3 7 4.6 28 18.4 42 27.6 73 48.0 4
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 31 19.9 52 33.3 56 35.9 13 8.3 4 2.6 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 33 21.3 79 51.0 29 18.7 10 6.5 4 2.6 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 53 34.0 65 41.7 24 15.4 12 7.7 2 1.3 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 52 33.3 79 50.6 16 10.3 6 3.8 3 1.9 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 71 45.5 63 40.4 15 9.6 4 2.6 3 1.9 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 76 49.0 61 39.4 16 10.3 1 0.6 1 0.6 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 67 43.2 74 47.7 9 5.8 2 1.3 3 1.9 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 59 38.3 72 46.8 18 11.7 4 2.6 1 0.6 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 43 27.9 62 40.3 26 16.9 15 9.7 8 5.2 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 45 29.0 74 47.7 32 20.6 2 1.3 2 1.3 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 27 17.4 65 41.9 39 25.2 19 12.3 5 3.2 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 30 19.4 70 45.2 30 19.4 17 11.0 8 5.2 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 6 3.9 7 4.5 29 18.8 52 33.8 60 39.0 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 44 28.6 67 43.5 27 17.5 9 5.8 7 4.5 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 31 20.0 78 50.3 32 20.6 10 6.5 4 2.6 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 31 20.0 69 44.5 43 27.7 9 5.8 3 1.9 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 37 23.7 71 45.5 32 20.5 12 7.7 4 2.6 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 53 34.2 63 40.6 33 21.3 5 3.2 1 0.6 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 52 34.0 80 52.3 14 9.2 6 3.9 1 0.7 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 42 26.9 78 50.0 28 17.9 6 3.8 2 1.3 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 61 39.1 71 45.5 22 14.1 2 1.3 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 109 69.9 44 28.2 3 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 66 42.6 71 45.8 16 10.3 2 1.3 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 20 12.9 46 29.7 68 43.9 17 11.0 4 2.6 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 31 20.1 50 32.5 58 37.7 7 4.5 8 5.2 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 23 14.9 55 35.7 66 42.9 7 4.5 3 1.9 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 29 18.8 60 39.0 42 27.3 13 8.4 10 6.5 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007