Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
8TH 1 0.63
9TH 40 25.00
10TH 41 25.63
11TH 40 25.00
12TH 38 23.75

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 60 38.71
Girl 95 61.29

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 125 78.62
FATHER 17 10.69
STEPMOTHER 8 5.03
STEPFATHER 1 0.63
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.63
OTHER RELATIVE 3 1.89
UNRELATED 4 2.52

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 7.50
1 51 31.88
2 87 54.38
3 OR MORE 10 6.25

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 33 20.63
5 - 10 YRS 46 28.75
11 - 15 YRS 24 15.00
OVER 15 YRS 57 35.63

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 69 43.13
2 HRS 57 35.63
3 HRS 23 14.38
4 HRS 5 3.13
5 HRS 2 1.25
6 + HRS 4 2.50

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 24 15.00
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 95 59.38
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 33 20.63
OTHER 8 5.00

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 156 97.50
ASIAN 2 1.25
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.63
HISPANIC 1 0.63

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 1.88
1 45 28.13
2 54 33.75
3 29 18.13
4 17 10.63
5 1 0.63
6 9 5.63
7 OR MORE 2 1.25

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 149 93.13
YES 11 6.88

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 146 91.25
YES 14 8.75

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 148 92.50
YES 12 7.50

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 156 97.50
YES 4 2.50

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 3 1.90
30 - 39 72 45.57
40 - 49 66 41.77
50 - 59 12 7.59
60 OR OVER 5 3.16

Frequency Missing = 2


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 13 8.18
2 YR COLL/TECH 32 20.13
4 YR COLLEGE 99 62.26
MILITARY 7 4.40
OTHER 8 5.03

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 16 10.06
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 45 28.30
SOME COLLEGE 48 30.19
COLLEGE GRADUATE 35 22.01
GRADUATE SCHOOL 15 9.43

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 7 4.64
10,000 - 19,999 13 8.61
20,000 - 29,999 19 12.58
30,000 - 39,999 32 21.19
40,000 - 49,999 16 10.60
50,000 - 59,999 11 7.28
60,000 - 69,999 16 10.60
OVER $70,000 37 24.50

Frequency Missing = 9


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 70 44.30
HALF A & B 39 24.68
MOSTLY B 10 6.33
HALF B & C 23 14.56
MOSTLY C 3 1.90
HALF C & D 7 4.43
MOSTLY D 2 1.27
BELOW D 4 2.53

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 68 44.44
GOTTEN WORSE 19 12.42
STAYED THE SAME 66 43.14

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 15 9.43
DOESNT DO IT 3 1.89
1/2 HR OR LESS 34 21.38
1 HR 72 45.28
2 HRS 21 13.21
MORE THAN 2 HRS 14 8.81

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 123 78.34
2 HRS 23 14.65
3 HRS 2 1.27
4 HRS 3 1.91
5 HRS 1 0.64
6 + HRS 5 3.18

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 44 27.50
ONCE/TWICE 71 44.38
3-5 TIMES 23 14.38
5-10 TIMES 13 8.13
11+ TIMES 9 5.63

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 60 37.74
ONCE/TWICE 86 54.09
3-5 TIMES 11 6.92
5-10 TIMES 1 0.63
11+ TIMES 1 0.63

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 65 40.63
ONCE/TWICE 73 45.63
3-5 TIMES 19 11.88
5-10 TIMES 2 1.25
11+ TIMES 1 0.63

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 48 30.00
ONCE/TWICE 59 36.88
3-5 TIMES 29 18.13
5-10 TIMES 8 5.00
11+ TIMES 16 10.00

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 70 43.75
ONCE/TWICE 44 27.50
3-5 TIMES 25 15.63
5-10 TIMES 14 8.75
11+ TIMES 7 4.38

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 21 13.38
B 70 44.59
C 42 26.75
D 12 7.64
F 4 2.55
DONT KNOW 8 5.10

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 23 14.47
10-15 mins 30 18.87
20-30 mins 41 25.79
about one hour 45 28.30
2 hours or more 20 12.58

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 15 9.43
YES 144 90.57

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 51 32.08
YES 108 67.92

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 39 24.68
YES 119 75.32

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 13 8.23
YES 145 91.77

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 46 28.93
YES 113 71.07

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.63
RARELY 1 0.63
OCCASIONALLY 16 10.06
REGULARLY 141 88.68

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 2.52
RARELY 3 1.89
OCCASIONALLY 35 22.01
REGULARLY 117 73.58

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.63
RARELY 4 2.53
OCCASIONALLY 32 20.25
REGULARLY 121 76.58

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 86 54.78
YES-VIA OTHER 26 16.56
YES-VIA MEDICAID 32 20.38
NO MED INS 13 8.28

Frequency Missing = 3


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 30, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V 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. 22 14.0 77 49.0 44 28.0 11 7.0 3 1.9 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 18 11.5 69 43.9 42 26.8 21 13.4 7 4.5 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 17 10.8 70 44.6 35 22.3 24 15.3 11 7.0 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 44 27.8 84 53.2 25 15.8 3 1.9 2 1.3 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 5 3.2 47 29.7 55 34.8 35 22.2 16 10.1 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 12 7.9 58 38.2 49 32.2 25 16.4 8 5.3 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 32 20.3 90 57.0 24 15.2 6 3.8 6 3.8 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 0.6 24 15.2 51 32.3 52 32.9 30 19.0 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 18 11.6 62 40.0 48 31.0 19 12.3 8 5.2 5
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 13 8.2 70 44.3 52 32.9 9 5.7 14 8.9 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 14 8.9 81 51.3 41 25.9 19 12.0 3 1.9 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 24 15.3 90 57.3 34 21.7 9 5.7 0 0.0 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 32 20.3 92 58.2 20 12.7 10 6.3 4 2.5 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 44 27.8 80 50.6 25 15.8 8 5.1 1 0.6 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 39 24.7 91 57.6 18 11.4 9 5.7 1 0.6 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 27 17.2 90 57.3 24 15.3 8 5.1 8 5.1 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 11 7.1 62 39.7 51 32.7 22 14.1 10 6.4 4
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 59 37.3 83 52.5 11 7.0 4 2.5 1 0.6 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 27 17.2 74 47.1 41 26.1 8 5.1 7 4.5 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 12 7.6 77 48.7 44 27.8 13 8.2 12 7.6 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 12 7.6 20 12.7 29 18.5 48 30.6 48 30.6 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 21 13.5 83 53.2 40 25.6 6 3.8 6 3.8 4
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 23 14.6 86 54.4 35 22.2 7 4.4 7 4.4 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 18 11.4 82 51.9 44 27.8 7 4.4 7 4.4 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 7 4.4 55 34.8 65 41.1 19 12.0 12 7.6 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 22 14.0 83 52.9 44 28.0 5 3.2 3 1.9 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 18 11.4 81 51.3 42 26.6 12 7.6 5 3.2 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 48 30.4 90 57.0 19 12.0 1 0.6 0 0.0 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 28 17.8 93 59.2 29 18.5 6 3.8 1 0.6 3
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 89 56.7 65 41.4 2 1.3 0 0.0 1 0.6 3
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 47 30.1 79 50.6 26 16.7 3 1.9 1 0.6 4
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 20 12.7 68 43.0 44 27.8 22 13.9 4 2.5 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 24 15.3 75 47.8 38 24.2 10 6.4 10 6.4 3
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 26 16.7 57 36.5 57 36.5 12 7.7 4 2.6 4
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 8 5.1 31 19.7 51 32.5 37 23.6 30 19.1 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 30, 2009