Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 80 28.37
10TH 69 24.47
11TH 77 27.30
12TH 56 19.86

Frequency Missing = 6


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 120 44.12
Girl 152 55.88

Frequency Missing = 16


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 219 77.39
FATHER 43 15.19
STEPMOTHER 5 1.77
STEPFATHER 4 1.41
GRANDMOTHER 6 2.12
GRANDFATHER 2 0.71
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.35
UNRELATED 3 1.06

Frequency Missing = 5


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 2.11
1 72 25.35
2 186 65.49
3 OR MORE 20 7.04

Frequency Missing = 4


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 52 18.31
5 - 10 YRS 71 25.00
11 - 15 YRS 53 18.66
OVER 15 YRS 108 38.03

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 91 32.27
2 HRS 100 35.46
3 HRS 52 18.44
4 HRS 25 8.87
5 HRS 7 2.48
6 + HRS 7 2.48

Frequency Missing = 6


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 37 12.98
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 184 64.56
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 59 20.70
OTHER 5 1.75

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 279 98.59
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.35
ASIAN 1 0.35
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 0.71

Frequency Missing = 5


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 4.18
1 102 35.54
2 112 39.02
3 38 13.24
4 18 6.27
5 3 1.05
6 2 0.70

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 257 89.24
YES 31 10.76

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 254 88.19
YES 34 11.81

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 262 90.97
YES 26 9.03

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 279 96.88
YES 9 3.13

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 0.70
30 - 39 76 26.48
40 - 49 170 59.23
50 - 59 34 11.85
60 OR OVER 5 1.74

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 20 7.04
2 YR COLL/TECH 126 44.37
4 YR COLLEGE 117 41.20
MILITARY 10 3.52
OTHER 11 3.87

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 15 5.30
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 78 27.56
SOME COLLEGE 96 33.92
COLLEGE GRADUATE 73 25.80
GRADUATE SCHOOL 21 7.42

Frequency Missing = 5


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 4 1.50
10,000 - 19,999 7 2.62
20,000 - 29,999 26 9.74
30,000 - 39,999 21 7.87
40,000 - 49,999 25 9.36
50,000 - 59,999 37 13.86
60,000 - 69,999 44 16.48
OVER $70,000 103 38.58

Frequency Missing = 21


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 103 36.79
HALF A & B 72 25.71
MOSTLY B 34 12.14
HALF B & C 36 12.86
MOSTLY C 16 5.71
HALF C & D 13 4.64
MOSTLY D 2 0.71
BELOW D 4 1.43

Frequency Missing = 8


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 116 42.03
GOTTEN WORSE 43 15.58
STAYED THE SAME 117 42.39

Frequency Missing = 12


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 25 8.90
DOESNT DO IT 6 2.14
1/2 HR OR LESS 82 29.18
1 HR 105 37.37
2 HRS 45 16.01
MORE THAN 2 HRS 18 6.41

Frequency Missing = 7


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 213 76.34
2 HRS 38 13.62
3 HRS 16 5.73
4 HRS 6 2.15
5 HRS 4 1.43
6 + HRS 2 0.72

Frequency Missing = 9


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 70 25.09
ONCE/TWICE 122 43.73
3-5 TIMES 59 21.15
5-10 TIMES 14 5.02
11+ TIMES 14 5.02

Frequency Missing = 9


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 42 15.05
ONCE/TWICE 209 74.91
3-5 TIMES 17 6.09
5-10 TIMES 2 0.72
11+ TIMES 9 3.23

Frequency Missing = 9


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 163 58.84
ONCE/TWICE 92 33.21
3-5 TIMES 16 5.78
5-10 TIMES 2 0.72
11+ TIMES 4 1.44

Frequency Missing = 11


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 83 29.43
ONCE/TWICE 100 35.46
3-5 TIMES 60 21.28
5-10 TIMES 11 3.90
11+ TIMES 28 9.93

Frequency Missing = 6


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 134 47.52
ONCE/TWICE 75 26.60
3-5 TIMES 41 14.54
5-10 TIMES 11 3.90
11+ TIMES 21 7.45

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 38 13.43
B 130 45.94
C 79 27.92
D 15 5.30
F 8 2.83
DONT KNOW 13 4.59

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 57 20.28
10-15 mins 50 17.79
20-30 mins 85 30.25
about one hour 66 23.49
2 hours or more 23 8.19

Frequency Missing = 7


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 21 7.39
YES 263 92.61

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 127 44.88
YES 156 55.12

Frequency Missing = 5


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 106 37.72
YES 175 62.28

Frequency Missing = 7


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 25 8.87
YES 257 91.13

Frequency Missing = 6


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 44 15.55
YES 239 84.45

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 0.71
RARELY 4 1.42
OCCASIONALLY 63 22.42
REGULARLY 212 75.44

Frequency Missing = 7


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 1.06
RARELY 11 3.90
OCCASIONALLY 88 31.21
REGULARLY 180 63.83

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 1.06
RARELY 4 1.41
OCCASIONALLY 81 28.62
REGULARLY 195 68.90

Frequency Missing = 5


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 217 77.78
YES-VIA OTHER 32 11.47
YES-VIA MEDICAID 26 9.32
NO MED INS 4 1.43

Frequency Missing = 9


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO HIGH, HILLSBORO 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. 34 12.0 144 50.9 66 23.3 32 11.3 7 2.5 5
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 16 5.6 97 34.0 117 41.1 40 14.0 15 5.3 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 27 9.7 140 50.4 70 25.2 31 11.2 10 3.6 10
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 82 29.0 147 51.9 45 15.9 8 2.8 1 0.4 5
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 11 3.9 73 25.8 98 34.6 76 26.9 25 8.8 5
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 27 9.6 127 45.4 82 29.3 34 12.1 10 3.6 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 78 27.6 152 53.7 45 15.9 7 2.5 1 0.4 5
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 12 4.3 25 9.0 95 34.3 95 34.3 50 18.1 11
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 22 7.9 122 43.7 103 36.9 26 9.3 6 2.2 9
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 45 15.8 126 44.4 69 24.3 27 9.5 17 6.0 4
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 37 13.2 138 49.1 58 20.6 34 12.1 14 5.0 7
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 54 19.1 161 56.9 46 16.3 16 5.7 6 2.1 5
37 - My child likes attending this school. 79 28.0 135 47.9 41 14.5 14 5.0 13 4.6 6
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 80 28.3 149 52.7 29 10.2 19 6.7 6 2.1 5
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 91 32.2 143 50.5 28 9.9 14 4.9 7 2.5 5
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 52 18.4 158 56.0 56 19.9 11 3.9 5 1.8 6
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 29 10.4 135 48.2 60 21.4 42 15.0 14 5.0 8
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 127 45.0 134 47.5 11 3.9 9 3.2 1 0.4 6
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 79 28.1 122 43.4 46 16.4 30 10.7 4 1.4 7
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 30 10.6 134 47.3 66 23.3 34 12.0 19 6.7 5
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 23 8.2 23 8.2 43 15.2 106 37.6 87 30.9 6
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 31 11.0 144 51.2 71 25.3 27 9.6 8 2.8 7
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 23 8.2 136 48.4 97 34.5 19 6.8 6 2.1 7
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 38 13.5 144 51.2 76 27.0 17 6.0 6 2.1 7
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 10 3.6 101 36.1 109 38.9 44 15.7 16 5.7 8
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 57 20.4 134 48.0 58 20.8 21 7.5 9 3.2 9
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 26 9.3 168 60.0 51 18.2 29 10.4 6 2.1 8
52 - The community is proud of this school. 80 28.0 165 57.7 35 12.2 5 1.7 1 0.3 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 45 15.7 144 50.2 75 26.1 18 6.3 5 1.7 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 185 65.4 86 30.4 9 3.2 2 0.7 1 0.4 5
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 84 29.8 145 51.4 40 14.2 12 4.3 1 0.4 6
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 37 12.9 121 42.3 76 26.6 40 14.0 12 4.2 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 57 20.0 142 49.8 61 21.4 14 4.9 11 3.9 3
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 39 13.8 110 38.9 110 38.9 15 5.3 9 3.2 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 12 4.2 67 23.6 89 31.3 73 25.7 43 15.1 4

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