Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY SR. HIGH, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 17 25.00
10TH 17 25.00
11TH 21 30.88
12TH 13 19.12

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 29 42.65
Girl 39 57.35

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 53 80.30
FATHER 8 12.12
STEPMOTHER 1 1.52
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.52
GRANDFATHER 2 3.03
UNRELATED 1 1.52

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 7.46
1 25 37.31
2 33 49.25
3 OR MORE 4 5.97

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 8 11.76
5 - 10 YRS 15 22.06
11 - 15 YRS 5 7.35
OVER 15 YRS 40 58.82

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 28 41.18
2 HRS 19 27.94
3 HRS 12 17.65
4 HRS 5 7.35
5 HRS 4 5.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 12 17.65
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 45 66.18
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 9 13.24
OTHER 2 2.94

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 62 92.54
HISPANIC 5 7.46

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 4.41
1 24 35.29
2 21 30.88
3 15 22.06
4 1 1.47
5 3 4.41
6 1 1.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 61 88.41
YES 8 11.59

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 55 79.71
YES 14 20.29

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 67 97.10
YES 2 2.90

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 63 91.30
YES 6 8.70

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 22 32.35
40 - 49 34 50.00
50 - 59 9 13.24
60 OR OVER 3 4.41

Frequency Missing = 1


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 5 7.46
2 YR COLL/TECH 19 28.36
4 YR COLLEGE 38 56.72
MILITARY 1 1.49
OTHER 4 5.97

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 13.24
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 17 25.00
SOME COLLEGE 22 32.35
COLLEGE GRADUATE 13 19.12
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 10.29

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 4 6.25
10,000 - 19,999 11 17.19
20,000 - 29,999 11 17.19
30,000 - 39,999 9 14.06
40,000 - 49,999 7 10.94
50,000 - 59,999 5 7.81
60,000 - 69,999 4 6.25
OVER $70,000 13 20.31

Frequency Missing = 5


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 32 47.06
HALF A & B 15 22.06
MOSTLY B 3 4.41
HALF B & C 9 13.24
MOSTLY C 2 2.94
HALF C & D 6 8.82
BELOW D 1 1.47

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 24 38.10
GOTTEN WORSE 9 14.29
STAYED THE SAME 30 47.62

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 4.41
1/2 HR OR LESS 20 29.41
1 HR 27 39.71
2 HRS 8 11.76
MORE THAN 2 HRS 10 14.71

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 56 82.35
2 HRS 9 13.24
3 HRS 2 2.94
5 HRS 1 1.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 16.18
ONCE/TWICE 30 44.12
3-5 TIMES 19 27.94
5-10 TIMES 2 2.94
11+ TIMES 6 8.82

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 30.30
ONCE/TWICE 40 60.61
3-5 TIMES 5 7.58
11+ TIMES 1 1.52

Frequency Missing = 3


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 17 25.00
ONCE/TWICE 40 58.82
3-5 TIMES 11 16.18

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 20.90
ONCE/TWICE 33 49.25
3-5 TIMES 14 20.90
5-10 TIMES 2 2.99
11+ TIMES 4 5.97

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 34 50.75
ONCE/TWICE 20 29.85
3-5 TIMES 11 16.42
5-10 TIMES 1 1.49
11+ TIMES 1 1.49

Frequency Missing = 2


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 4 5.97
B 24 35.82
C 30 44.78
D 5 7.46
DONT KNOW 4 5.97

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 8 11.94
10-15 mins 11 16.42
20-30 mins 21 31.34
about one hour 17 25.37
2 hours or more 10 14.93

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 6 8.96
YES 61 91.04

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 19 27.54
YES 50 72.46

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 20 29.85
YES 47 70.15

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 4 5.88
YES 64 94.12

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 18 26.09
YES 51 73.91

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 9 13.24
REGULARLY 59 86.76

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.47
RARELY 4 5.88
OCCASIONALLY 12 17.65
REGULARLY 51 75.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 2.90
OCCASIONALLY 17 24.64
REGULARLY 50 72.46

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 32 47.76
YES-VIA OTHER 7 10.45
YES-VIA MEDICAID 21 31.34
NO MED INS 7 10.45

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY SR. HIGH, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE 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. 6 8.8 32 47.1 20 29.4 7 10.3 3 4.4 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 6 9.0 28 41.8 22 32.8 9 13.4 2 3.0 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 5 7.6 29 43.9 21 31.8 11 16.7 0 0.0 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 17 25.8 40 60.6 7 10.6 2 3.0 0 0.0 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 3 4.3 16 23.2 20 29.0 25 36.2 5 7.2 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 3 4.4 28 41.2 23 33.8 13 19.1 1 1.5 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 15 22.1 38 55.9 11 16.2 2 2.9 2 2.9 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 1.5 8 12.1 19 28.8 27 40.9 11 16.7 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 5 7.5 17 25.4 32 47.8 10 14.9 3 4.5 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 10.3 25 36.8 24 35.3 9 13.2 3 4.4 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 8 11.8 34 50.0 15 22.1 9 13.2 2 2.9 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 14 20.3 41 59.4 11 15.9 3 4.3 0 0.0 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 17 25.0 38 55.9 6 8.8 5 7.4 2 2.9 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 17 25.4 31 46.3 13 19.4 5 7.5 1 1.5 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 25 36.2 37 53.6 3 4.3 4 5.8 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 14 20.6 40 58.8 8 11.8 6 8.8 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 11 16.2 31 45.6 16 23.5 6 8.8 4 5.9 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 3 4.3 30 43.5 21 30.4 8 11.6 7 10.1 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 4 5.8 17 24.6 20 29.0 23 33.3 5 7.2 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 9 13.0 26 37.7 21 30.4 11 15.9 2 2.9 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 6 8.8 12 17.6 11 16.2 26 38.2 13 19.1 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 9 13.0 29 42.0 19 27.5 10 14.5 2 2.9 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 7 10.3 32 47.1 19 27.9 8 11.8 2 2.9 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 9 13.0 29 42.0 27 39.1 4 5.8 0 0.0 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 11 16.2 32 47.1 16 23.5 6 8.8 3 4.4 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 11 16.2 33 48.5 15 22.1 8 11.8 1 1.5 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 12 17.6 35 51.5 12 17.6 8 11.8 1 1.5 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 8 11.9 31 46.3 20 29.9 6 9.0 2 3.0 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 12 17.9 27 40.3 21 31.3 7 10.4 0 0.0 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 38 55.9 28 41.2 1 1.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 22 33.3 35 53.0 8 12.1 1 1.5 0 0.0 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 11 16.4 27 40.3 15 22.4 10 14.9 4 6.0 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 12 17.6 26 38.2 17 25.0 11 16.2 2 2.9 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 9 13.4 30 44.8 25 37.3 1 1.5 2 3.0 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 3 4.5 12 17.9 24 35.8 22 32.8 6 9.0 2
60 - I believe the school is moving in a positive direction. 10 15.4 28 43.1 19 29.2 4 6.2 4 6.2 4
61 - I am aware of the MAP test and encourage my child to do his/her best on the test. 27 42.2 31 48.4 3 4.7 2 3.1 1 1.6 5
62 - I feel it is important for my child to have good attendance at school. 38 59.4 25 39.1 0 0.0 1 1.6 0 0.0 5
63 - I believe additional middle school classroom space is needed. 27 42.2 21 32.8 16 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
64 - I feel my child tries to do his/her best on the MAP test. 38 59.4 22 34.4 3 4.7 1 1.6 0 0.0 5
65 - It concerns me that 12-year old 7th grade students must share building space (P.E., choir, band, cafeteria, art, etc.) with 18-year old 12th grade students. 25 39.1 17 26.6 10 15.6 8 12.5 4 6.3 5
66 - I feel the district is making good use of available state, federal, and local funds. 8 12.5 19 29.7 27 42.2 8 12.5 2 3.1 5
67 - I have visited the school district website at least once. 20 31.7 20 31.7 2 3.2 15 23.8 6 9.5 6
68 - I would support a bond issue to build a new middle school on the south side of Old Hwy 60, across the road from the high school. 24 37.5 23 35.9 10 15.6 4 6.3 3 4.7 5
69 - I am involved in helping my child with homework on a regular basis. 19 30.6 25 40.3 15 24.2 3 4.8 0 0.0 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008