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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 20 37.04
2ND 8 14.81
3RD 5 9.26
4TH 7 12.96
5TH 8 14.81
6TH 6 11.11

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 31 59.62
Girl 21 40.38

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 52 96.30
FATHER 2 3.70

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 9.26
1 28 51.85
2 21 38.89

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 14 25.93
5 - 10 YRS 14 25.93
11 - 15 YRS 3 5.56
OVER 15 YRS 23 42.59

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 18 33.33
2 HRS 22 40.74
3 HRS 10 18.52
4 HRS 2 3.70
5 HRS 2 3.70

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 5 9.26
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 44 81.48
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 2 3.70
OTHER 3 5.56

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 42 79.25
ASIAN 1 1.89
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 5.66
HISPANIC 7 13.21

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 10 18.52
2 27 50.00
3 10 18.52
5 7 12.96

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 50 92.59
YES 4 7.41

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 51 94.44
YES 3 5.56

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 51 94.44
YES 3 5.56

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 51 94.44
YES 3 5.56

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 19 35.19
30 - 39 22 40.74
40 - 49 10 18.52
50 - 59 3 5.56

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 6 12.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 13 26.00
4 YR COLLEGE 26 52.00
OTHER 5 10.00

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 3 5.56
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 7.41
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 24 44.44
SOME COLLEGE 14 25.93
COLLEGE GRADUATE 4 7.41
GRADUATE SCHOOL 5 9.26

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 10 18.87
10,000 - 19,999 8 15.09
20,000 - 29,999 10 18.87
30,000 - 39,999 8 15.09
40,000 - 49,999 10 18.87
50,000 - 59,999 4 7.55
60,000 - 69,999 2 3.77
OVER $70,000 1 1.89

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 24 46.15
HALF A & B 9 17.31
MOSTLY B 1 1.92
HALF B & C 3 5.77
HALF C & D 1 1.92
MOSTLY D 2 3.85
GRADE NOT GIVEN 12 23.08

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 30 55.56
GOTTEN WORSE 3 5.56
STAYED THE SAME 21 38.89

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 7.41
1/2 HR OR LESS 19 35.19
1 HR 23 42.59
2 HRS 3 5.56
MORE THAN 2 HRS 5 9.26

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 49 92.45
2 HRS 4 7.55

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.85
ONCE/TWICE 17 31.48
3-5 TIMES 15 27.78
5-10 TIMES 6 11.11
11+ TIMES 15 27.78

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 16.98
ONCE/TWICE 28 52.83
3-5 TIMES 12 22.64
5-10 TIMES 1 1.89
11+ TIMES 3 5.66

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 9.26
ONCE/TWICE 28 51.85
3-5 TIMES 14 25.93
5-10 TIMES 4 7.41
11+ TIMES 3 5.56

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 13.21
ONCE/TWICE 15 28.30
3-5 TIMES 11 20.75
5-10 TIMES 10 18.87
11+ TIMES 10 18.87

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 43.40
ONCE/TWICE 14 26.42
3-5 TIMES 8 15.09
11+ TIMES 8 15.09

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 7 13.21
B 23 43.40
C 9 16.98
D 6 11.32
DONT KNOW 8 15.09

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 3.85
10-15 mins 10 19.23
20-30 mins 22 42.31
about one hour 12 23.08
2 hours or more 6 11.54

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 5 9.26
YES 49 90.74

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 13 24.53
YES 40 75.47

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 6 11.32
YES 47 88.68

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 54 100.00

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 26 48.15
YES 28 51.85

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 2 3.70
REGULARLY 52 96.30

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 10 18.87
RARELY 9 16.98
OCCASIONALLY 26 49.06
REGULARLY 8 15.09

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 7 13.21
RARELY 11 20.75
OCCASIONALLY 22 41.51
REGULARLY 13 24.53

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 15 27.78
YES-VIA OTHER 5 9.26
YES-VIA MEDICAID 27 50.00
NO MED INS 7 12.96

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BIRCH TREE ELEM., 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. 10 18.5 30 55.6 11 20.4 3 5.6 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 6 11.1 25 46.3 11 20.4 11 20.4 1 1.9 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 9 17.0 26 49.1 9 17.0 7 13.2 2 3.8 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 27 50.0 25 46.3 2 3.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 7 13.0 20 37.0 14 25.9 7 13.0 6 11.1 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 11 20.4 26 48.1 12 22.2 5 9.3 0 0.0 0
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 9 16.7 32 59.3 12 22.2 0 0.0 1 1.9 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 2 3.8 6 11.5 29 55.8 15 28.8 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 6 11.1 23 42.6 15 27.8 8 14.8 2 3.7 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 10 18.5 29 53.7 8 14.8 7 13.0 0 0.0 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 8 14.8 32 59.3 11 20.4 2 3.7 1 1.9 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 11 20.8 34 64.2 7 13.2 1 1.9 0 0.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 16 29.6 28 51.9 5 9.3 4 7.4 1 1.9 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 25 46.3 26 48.1 1 1.9 2 3.7 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 21 38.9 26 48.1 3 5.6 3 5.6 1 1.9 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 16 29.6 27 50.0 9 16.7 2 3.7 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 10 18.9 24 45.3 11 20.8 8 15.1 0 0.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 9 16.7 26 48.1 12 22.2 5 9.3 2 3.7 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 5 9.4 18 34.0 13 24.5 11 20.8 6 11.3 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 5 9.3 28 51.9 14 25.9 3 5.6 4 7.4 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 3 5.7 6 11.3 13 24.5 14 26.4 17 32.1 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 12 22.2 31 57.4 6 11.1 1 1.9 4 7.4 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 4 7.7 26 50.0 17 32.7 3 5.8 2 3.8 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 8 14.8 23 42.6 21 38.9 2 3.7 0 0.0 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 10 18.5 32 59.3 6 11.1 6 11.1 0 0.0 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 25 46.3 19 35.2 7 13.0 3 5.6 0 0.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 12 22.2 29 53.7 5 9.3 7 13.0 1 1.9 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 6 11.3 28 52.8 12 22.6 6 11.3 1 1.9 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 12 22.6 33 62.3 7 13.2 1 1.9 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 27 51.9 25 48.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 15 28.8 34 65.4 3 5.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 6 11.3 15 28.3 27 50.9 5 9.4 0 0.0 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 12 22.6 29 54.7 10 18.9 0 0.0 2 3.8 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 7.5 16 30.2 27 50.9 4 7.5 2 3.8 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 3.8 14 26.4 22 41.5 7 13.2 8 15.1 1
60 - I believe the school is moving in a positive direction. 11 21.2 31 59.6 5 9.6 4 7.7 1 1.9 2
61 - I am aware of the MAP test and encourage my child to do his/her best on the test. 23 44.2 26 50.0 0 0.0 1 1.9 2 3.8 2
62 - I feel it is important for my child to have good attendance at school. 38 73.1 14 26.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - I believe additional middle school classroom space is needed. 20 39.2 16 31.4 11 21.6 1 2.0 3 5.9 3
64 - I feel my child tries to do his/her best on the MAP test. 28 54.9 19 37.3 1 2.0 1 2.0 2 3.9 3
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. 18 35.3 17 33.3 6 11.8 6 11.8 4 7.8 3
66 - I feel the district is making good use of available state, federal, and local funds. 6 11.5 16 30.8 24 46.2 2 3.8 4 7.7 2
67 - I have visited the school district website at least once. 15 29.4 13 25.5 8 15.7 7 13.7 8 15.7 3
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. 22 42.3 14 26.9 6 11.5 6 11.5 4 7.7 2
69 - I am involved in helping my child with homework on a regular basis. 40 76.9 11 21.2 1 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2

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