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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 32 35.16
2ND 14 15.38
3RD 12 13.19
4TH 10 10.99
5TH 11 12.09
6TH 12 13.19

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 40 44.94
Girl 49 55.06

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 72 79.12
FATHER 11 12.09
GRANDMOTHER 7 7.69
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.10

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 12.09
1 33 36.26
2 46 50.55
3 OR MORE 1 1.10

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 38 42.70
5 - 10 YRS 19 21.35
11 - 15 YRS 16 17.98
OVER 15 YRS 16 17.98

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 25 27.47
2 HRS 40 43.96
3 HRS 22 24.18
4 HRS 4 4.40

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 20 22.22
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 50 55.56
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 15 16.67
OTHER 5 5.56

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 87 97.75
ASIAN 1 1.12
HISPANIC 1 1.12

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 17 18.68
2 40 43.96
3 24 26.37
4 10 10.99

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 91 100.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 91 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 85 93.41
YES 6 6.59

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 90 98.90
YES 1 1.10

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 17 19.10
30 - 39 41 46.07
40 - 49 24 26.97
50 - 59 7 7.87

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 9 10.71
2 YR COLL/TECH 16 19.05
4 YR COLLEGE 51 60.71
MILITARY 2 2.38
OTHER 6 7.14

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 1.12
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 10 11.24
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 27 30.34
SOME COLLEGE 32 35.96
COLLEGE GRADUATE 14 15.73
GRADUATE SCHOOL 5 5.62

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 12.79
10,000 - 19,999 13 15.12
20,000 - 29,999 11 12.79
30,000 - 39,999 8 9.30
40,000 - 49,999 16 18.60
50,000 - 59,999 8 9.30
60,000 - 69,999 10 11.63
OVER $70,000 9 10.47

Frequency Missing = 5


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 30 33.33
HALF A & B 23 25.56
MOSTLY B 6 6.67
HALF B & C 6 6.67
MOSTLY C 2 2.22
HALF C & D 1 1.11
GRADE NOT GIVEN 22 24.44

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 68 77.27
GOTTEN WORSE 1 1.14
STAYED THE SAME 19 21.59

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 7 7.69
1/2 HR OR LESS 44 48.35
1 HR 34 37.36
2 HRS 4 4.40
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 2.20

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 77 85.56
2 HRS 11 12.22
3 HRS 1 1.11
6 + HRS 1 1.11

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.14
ONCE/TWICE 22 25.00
3-5 TIMES 22 25.00
5-10 TIMES 16 18.18
11+ TIMES 27 30.68

Frequency Missing = 3


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 8.99
ONCE/TWICE 58 65.17
3-5 TIMES 13 14.61
5-10 TIMES 5 5.62
11+ TIMES 5 5.62

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 3.37
ONCE/TWICE 54 60.67
3-5 TIMES 23 25.84
5-10 TIMES 3 3.37
11+ TIMES 6 6.74

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 15.73
ONCE/TWICE 16 17.98
3-5 TIMES 14 15.73
5-10 TIMES 13 14.61
11+ TIMES 32 35.96

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 29 32.95
ONCE/TWICE 25 28.41
3-5 TIMES 18 20.45
5-10 TIMES 4 4.55
11+ TIMES 12 13.64

Frequency Missing = 3


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 32 35.96
B 37 41.57
C 13 14.61
F 1 1.12
DONT KNOW 6 6.74

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 4.44
10-15 mins 25 27.78
20-30 mins 42 46.67
about one hour 15 16.67
2 hours or more 4 4.44

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 8 8.79
YES 83 91.21

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 35 38.46
YES 56 61.54

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 16 17.78
YES 74 82.22

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.11
YES 89 98.89

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 44 48.35
YES 47 51.65

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.11
RARELY 1 1.11
OCCASIONALLY 2 2.22
REGULARLY 86 95.56

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 21 23.33
RARELY 20 22.22
OCCASIONALLY 36 40.00
REGULARLY 13 14.44

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 12 13.48
RARELY 16 17.98
OCCASIONALLY 36 40.45
REGULARLY 25 28.09

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 30 35.29
YES-VIA OTHER 6 7.06
YES-VIA MEDICAID 42 49.41
NO MED INS 7 8.24

Frequency Missing = 6


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HERMITAGE ELEM., 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. 33 36.3 36 39.6 19 20.9 3 3.3 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 19 21.1 38 42.2 28 31.1 4 4.4 1 1.1 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 28 31.5 41 46.1 15 16.9 5 5.6 0 0.0 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 44 48.4 40 44.0 7 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 14 15.4 21 23.1 37 40.7 15 16.5 4 4.4 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 25 27.8 38 42.2 24 26.7 2 2.2 1 1.1 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 35 38.5 44 48.4 10 11.0 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 2.2 2 2.2 17 18.9 21 23.3 48 53.3 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 20 22.0 35 38.5 29 31.9 4 4.4 3 3.3 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 26 28.6 50 54.9 11 12.1 3 3.3 1 1.1 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 34 37.4 39 42.9 13 14.3 5 5.5 0 0.0 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 32 35.2 45 49.5 11 12.1 2 2.2 1 1.1 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 46 50.5 36 39.6 8 8.8 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 47 52.2 36 40.0 7 7.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 42 46.7 43 47.8 2 2.2 1 1.1 2 2.2 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 41 45.6 42 46.7 6 6.7 1 1.1 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 33 36.7 42 46.7 9 10.0 5 5.6 1 1.1 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 28 30.8 43 47.3 19 20.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 17 18.7 44 48.4 19 20.9 9 9.9 2 2.2 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 21 23.1 43 47.3 21 23.1 4 4.4 2 2.2 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 3 3.3 2 2.2 15 16.7 29 32.2 41 45.6 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 31 34.4 40 44.4 13 14.4 3 3.3 3 3.3 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 24 26.7 44 48.9 19 21.1 3 3.3 0 0.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 22 24.4 40 44.4 25 27.8 3 3.3 0 0.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 27 29.7 50 54.9 12 13.2 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 34 37.8 38 42.2 14 15.6 4 4.4 0 0.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 35 39.3 47 52.8 5 5.6 1 1.1 1 1.1 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 26 28.6 46 50.5 17 18.7 2 2.2 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 39 42.9 38 41.8 14 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 63 69.2 26 28.6 2 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 42 46.2 39 42.9 9 9.9 1 1.1 0 0.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 12 13.3 22 24.4 50 55.6 5 5.6 1 1.1 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 16 17.6 30 33.0 40 44.0 3 3.3 2 2.2 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 13.5 33 37.1 41 46.1 2 2.2 1 1.1 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 21 23.3 36 40.0 23 25.6 6 6.7 4 4.4 1

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