Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER HIGH, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
4TH 1 0.73
9TH 47 34.31
10TH 34 24.82
11TH 27 19.71
12TH 28 20.44

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 75 55.15
Girl 61 44.85

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 102 74.45
FATHER 27 19.71
STEPMOTHER 1 0.73
STEPFATHER 1 0.73
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.73
GRANDFATHER 2 1.46
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.73
UNRELATED 2 1.46

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
1 39 28.26
2 91 65.94
3 OR MORE 8 5.80

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 50 36.50
5 - 10 YRS 35 25.55
11 - 15 YRS 24 17.52
OVER 15 YRS 28 20.44

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 31 22.63
2 HRS 64 46.72
3 HRS 24 17.52
4 HRS 15 10.95
5 HRS 2 1.46
6 + HRS 1 0.73

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 14 10.14
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 104 75.36
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 14 10.14
OTHER 6 4.35

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 120 88.24
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 8 5.88
ASIAN 4 2.94
HISPANIC 4 2.94

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 1.46
1 46 33.58
2 56 40.88
3 24 17.52
4 8 5.84
5 1 0.73

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 125 90.58
YES 13 9.42

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 125 90.58
YES 13 9.42

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 126 91.30
YES 12 8.70

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 137 99.28
YES 1 0.72

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 44 31.88
40 - 49 73 52.90
50 - 59 18 13.04
60 OR OVER 3 2.17

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 16 11.85
2 YR COLL/TECH 33 24.44
4 YR COLLEGE 80 59.26
MILITARY 3 2.22
OTHER 3 2.22

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.72
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 2 1.45
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 35 25.36
SOME COLLEGE 43 31.16
COLLEGE GRADUATE 40 28.99
GRADUATE SCHOOL 17 12.32

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 1.52
10,000 - 19,999 4 3.03
20,000 - 29,999 4 3.03
30,000 - 39,999 13 9.85
40,000 - 49,999 14 10.61
50,000 - 59,999 25 18.94
60,000 - 69,999 23 17.42
OVER $70,000 47 35.61

Frequency Missing = 6


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 40 29.63
HALF A & B 32 23.70
MOSTLY B 20 14.81
HALF B & C 23 17.04
MOSTLY C 2 1.48
HALF C & D 11 8.15
MOSTLY D 4 2.96
BELOW D 3 2.22

Frequency Missing = 3


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 72 56.69
GOTTEN WORSE 7 5.51
STAYED THE SAME 48 37.80

Frequency Missing = 11


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 5 3.70
DOESNT DO IT 3 2.22
1/2 HR OR LESS 35 25.93
1 HR 54 40.00
2 HRS 27 20.00
MORE THAN 2 HRS 11 8.15

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 99 73.33
2 HRS 24 17.78
3 HRS 7 5.19
4 HRS 2 1.48
6 + HRS 3 2.22

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 9.56
ONCE/TWICE 54 39.71
3-5 TIMES 51 37.50
5-10 TIMES 10 7.35
11+ TIMES 8 5.88

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 4.41
ONCE/TWICE 107 78.68
3-5 TIMES 16 11.76
5-10 TIMES 2 1.47
11+ TIMES 5 3.68

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 7.35
ONCE/TWICE 89 65.44
3-5 TIMES 30 22.06
5-10 TIMES 2 1.47
11+ TIMES 5 3.68

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 21 15.44
ONCE/TWICE 51 37.50
3-5 TIMES 38 27.94
5-10 TIMES 13 9.56
11+ TIMES 13 9.56

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 52 38.24
ONCE/TWICE 35 25.74
3-5 TIMES 25 18.38
5-10 TIMES 8 5.88
11+ TIMES 16 11.76

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 36 26.28
B 67 48.91
C 21 15.33
D 5 3.65
DONT KNOW 8 5.84

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 14 10.22
10-15 mins 25 18.25
20-30 mins 48 35.04
about one hour 34 24.82
2 hours or more 16 11.68

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 12 8.70
YES 126 91.30

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 40 29.41
YES 96 70.59

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 36 26.67
YES 99 73.33

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 14 10.37
YES 121 89.63

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 12 8.89
YES 123 91.11

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 15 10.95
REGULARLY 122 89.05

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.73
OCCASIONALLY 26 18.98
REGULARLY 110 80.29

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 28 20.44
REGULARLY 109 79.56

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 99 72.79
YES-VIA OTHER 28 20.59
YES-VIA MEDICAID 8 5.88
NO MED INS 1 0.74

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER HIGH, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. 26 19.0 80 58.4 22 16.1 9 6.6 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 14 10.3 70 51.5 42 30.9 5 3.7 5 3.7 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 26 19.5 76 57.1 23 17.3 5 3.8 3 2.3 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 45 33.1 71 52.2 15 11.0 4 2.9 1 0.7 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 6 4.4 46 33.6 51 37.2 26 19.0 8 5.8 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 16 11.9 69 51.5 36 26.9 10 7.5 3 2.2 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 26 19.0 80 58.4 27 19.7 4 2.9 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 2.2 29 21.2 55 40.1 35 25.5 15 10.9 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 16 11.8 73 53.7 35 25.7 10 7.4 2 1.5 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 19 14.1 65 48.1 35 25.9 12 8.9 4 3.0 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 24 17.6 74 54.4 25 18.4 9 6.6 4 2.9 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 33 24.3 76 55.9 21 15.4 6 4.4 0 0.0 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 39 29.1 76 56.7 11 8.2 5 3.7 3 2.2 4
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 45 33.3 73 54.1 13 9.6 4 3.0 0 0.0 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 40 29.6 78 57.8 9 6.7 4 3.0 4 3.0 3
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 29 21.6 84 62.7 13 9.7 6 4.5 2 1.5 4
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 21 15.4 68 50.0 31 22.8 11 8.1 5 3.7 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 40 29.4 88 64.7 8 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 22 16.3 79 58.5 26 19.3 7 5.2 1 0.7 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 26 19.1 63 46.3 36 26.5 6 4.4 5 3.7 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 7 5.2 16 11.9 22 16.3 46 34.1 44 32.6 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 31 22.6 75 54.7 24 17.5 3 2.2 4 2.9 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 15.4 83 61.0 26 19.1 5 3.7 1 0.7 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 23 16.8 91 66.4 21 15.3 2 1.5 0 0.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 14 10.2 58 42.3 45 32.8 14 10.2 6 4.4 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 37 27.4 71 52.6 20 14.8 5 3.7 2 1.5 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 20 14.8 82 60.7 27 20.0 2 1.5 4 3.0 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 47 34.3 77 56.2 10 7.3 2 1.5 1 0.7 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 34 24.8 74 54.0 27 19.7 2 1.5 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 97 71.3 37 27.2 2 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 48 35.3 77 56.6 11 8.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 19 13.9 50 36.5 49 35.8 15 10.9 4 2.9 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 26 19.1 60 44.1 33 24.3 10 7.4 7 5.1 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 26 19.1 52 38.2 54 39.7 2 1.5 2 1.5 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 10 7.4 37 27.2 42 30.9 38 27.9 9 6.6 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008