Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY HIGH, CRYSTAL CITY 47 School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
2ND 1 0.58
3RD 1 0.58
9TH 58 33.53
10TH 55 31.79
11TH 23 13.29
12TH 35 20.23

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 87 50.58
Girl 85 49.42

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 133 78.24
FATHER 29 17.06
STEPMOTHER 3 1.76
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.18
UNRELATED 3 1.76

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 2.89
1 47 27.17
2 105 60.69
3 OR MORE 16 9.25

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 43 25.60
5 - 10 YRS 40 23.81
11 - 15 YRS 27 16.07
OVER 15 YRS 58 34.52

Frequency Missing = 5


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 61 35.26
2 HRS 65 37.57
3 HRS 28 16.18
4 HRS 16 9.25
5 HRS 2 1.16
6 + HRS 1 0.58

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 31 17.92
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 110 63.58
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 30 17.34
OTHER 2 1.16

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 168 98.25
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 3 1.75

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 4.62
1 63 36.42
2 75 43.35
3 19 10.98
4 8 4.62

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 159 91.91
YES 14 8.09

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 154 89.02
YES 19 10.98

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 164 94.80
YES 9 5.20

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 172 99.42
YES 1 0.58

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 1.16
30 - 39 43 24.86
40 - 49 107 61.85
50 - 59 17 9.83
60 OR OVER 4 2.31

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 5.23
2 YR COLL/TECH 69 40.12
4 YR COLLEGE 89 51.74
MILITARY 2 1.16
OTHER 3 1.74

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 8 4.65
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 45 26.16
SOME COLLEGE 61 35.47
COLLEGE GRADUATE 44 25.58
GRADUATE SCHOOL 14 8.14

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 1.22
10,000 - 19,999 4 2.44
20,000 - 29,999 11 6.71
30,000 - 39,999 7 4.27
40,000 - 49,999 16 9.76
50,000 - 59,999 17 10.37
60,000 - 69,999 25 15.24
OVER $70,000 82 50.00

Frequency Missing = 9


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 80 48.48
HALF A & B 38 23.03
MOSTLY B 7 4.24
HALF B & C 25 15.15
MOSTLY C 6 3.64
HALF C & D 7 4.24
BELOW D 1 0.61
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.61

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 85 52.15
GOTTEN WORSE 9 5.52
STAYED THE SAME 69 42.33

Frequency Missing = 10


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 17 9.88
DOESNT DO IT 4 2.33
1/2 HR OR LESS 50 29.07
1 HR 84 48.84
2 HRS 15 8.72
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 1.16

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 125 72.67
2 HRS 30 17.44
3 HRS 5 2.91
4 HRS 11 6.40
6 + HRS 1 0.58

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 11.63
ONCE/TWICE 88 51.16
3-5 TIMES 39 22.67
5-10 TIMES 12 6.98
11+ TIMES 13 7.56

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 9.36
ONCE/TWICE 136 79.53
3-5 TIMES 15 8.77
11+ TIMES 4 2.34

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 40 23.53
ONCE/TWICE 108 63.53
3-5 TIMES 17 10.00
5-10 TIMES 1 0.59
11+ TIMES 4 2.35

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 25.29
ONCE/TWICE 66 38.82
3-5 TIMES 24 14.12
5-10 TIMES 10 5.88
11+ TIMES 27 15.88

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 51 30.18
ONCE/TWICE 59 34.91
3-5 TIMES 25 14.79
5-10 TIMES 8 4.73
11+ TIMES 26 15.38

Frequency Missing = 4


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 18.71
B 82 47.95
C 41 23.98
D 7 4.09
F 1 0.58
DONT KNOW 8 4.68

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 27 15.79
10-15 mins 33 19.30
20-30 mins 58 33.92
about one hour 34 19.88
2 hours or more 19 11.11

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 3 1.76
YES 167 98.24

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 30 17.65
YES 140 82.35

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 54 31.76
YES 116 68.24

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 17 10.00
YES 153 90.00

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 19 11.11
YES 152 88.89

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.58
OCCASIONALLY 16 9.30
REGULARLY 155 90.12

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 4 2.34
OCCASIONALLY 43 25.15
REGULARLY 124 72.51

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.58
RARELY 3 1.75
OCCASIONALLY 39 22.81
REGULARLY 128 74.85

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 137 79.65
YES-VIA OTHER 14 8.14
YES-VIA MEDICAID 15 8.72
NO MED INS 6 3.49

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated May 27, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY HIGH, CRYSTAL CITY 47 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. 48 28.4 81 47.9 26 15.4 10 5.9 4 2.4 4
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 27 15.8 79 46.2 41 24.0 19 11.1 5 2.9 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 39 23.2 94 56.0 20 11.9 12 7.1 3 1.8 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 61 35.7 90 52.6 18 10.5 2 1.2 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 17 9.9 55 32.2 63 36.8 30 17.5 6 3.5 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 21 12.4 72 42.4 57 33.5 16 9.4 4 2.4 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 52 30.4 89 52.0 29 17.0 1 0.6 0 0.0 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 0.6 15 8.8 36 21.2 65 38.2 53 31.2 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 29 17.1 93 54.7 36 21.2 9 5.3 3 1.8 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 29 17.1 78 45.9 44 25.9 16 9.4 3 1.8 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 36 21.3 84 49.7 36 21.3 12 7.1 1 0.6 4
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 56 32.9 86 50.6 21 12.4 6 3.5 1 0.6 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 93 54.4 65 38.0 8 4.7 2 1.2 3 1.8 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 79 45.9 79 45.9 9 5.2 5 2.9 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 64 37.4 76 44.4 22 12.9 8 4.7 1 0.6 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 62 36.3 91 53.2 14 8.2 4 2.3 0 0.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 35 20.6 71 41.8 43 25.3 18 10.6 3 1.8 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 33 19.2 94 54.7 32 18.6 9 5.2 4 2.3 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 14 8.2 70 40.9 61 35.7 20 11.7 6 3.5 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 23 13.5 77 45.0 52 30.4 12 7.0 7 4.1 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 7 4.1 11 6.5 21 12.4 48 28.2 83 48.8 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 46 26.9 93 54.4 24 14.0 7 4.1 1 0.6 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 25 14.8 101 59.8 36 21.3 4 2.4 3 1.8 4
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 32 18.7 92 53.8 38 22.2 8 4.7 1 0.6 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 17 10.0 56 32.9 69 40.6 24 14.1 4 2.4 3
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 47 27.6 85 50.0 28 16.5 10 5.9 0 0.0 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 32 18.7 84 49.1 40 23.4 15 8.8 0 0.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 84 49.1 74 43.3 10 5.8 3 1.8 0 0.0 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 44 25.9 85 50.0 31 18.2 9 5.3 1 0.6 3
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 131 77.1 36 21.2 2 1.2 1 0.6 0 0.0 3
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 70 42.4 69 41.8 20 12.1 5 3.0 1 0.6 8
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 30 17.8 61 36.1 51 30.2 23 13.6 4 2.4 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 50 29.4 82 48.2 29 17.1 4 2.4 5 2.9 3
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 11.7 82 48.0 60 35.1 8 4.7 1 0.6 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 3 1.8 34 20.2 74 44.0 46 27.4 11 6.5 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated May 27, 2009