Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BUCKLIN HIGH, BUCKLIN R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 5 25.00
8TH 4 20.00
9TH 2 10.00
10TH 3 15.00
11TH 1 5.00
12TH 5 25.00

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 7 35.00
Girl 13 65.00

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 17 85.00
FATHER 2 10.00
UNRELATED 1 5.00

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 5.00
1 6 30.00
2 13 65.00

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 3 15.00
5 - 10 YRS 2 10.00
OVER 15 YRS 15 75.00

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 8 40.00
2 HRS 6 30.00
3 HRS 3 15.00
4 HRS 1 5.00
6 + HRS 2 10.00

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 4 20.00
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 14 70.00
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 1 5.00
OTHER 1 5.00

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 20 100.00

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 8 40.00
2 5 25.00
3 5 25.00
4 1 5.00
5 1 5.00

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 19 95.00
YES 1 5.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 19 95.00
YES 1 5.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 16 80.00
YES 4 20.00

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 19 95.00
YES 1 5.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 8 40.00
40 - 49 8 40.00
50 - 59 4 20.00

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 3 15.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 5 25.00
4 YR COLLEGE 11 55.00
OTHER 1 5.00

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 2 10.00
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 9 45.00
SOME COLLEGE 1 5.00
COLLEGE GRADUATE 3 15.00
GRADUATE SCHOOL 5 25.00

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 4 22.22
10,000 - 19,999 1 5.56
30,000 - 39,999 4 22.22
40,000 - 49,999 3 16.67
50,000 - 59,999 1 5.56
60,000 - 69,999 3 16.67
OVER $70,000 2 11.11

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 7 36.84
HALF A & B 4 21.05
MOSTLY B 2 10.53
HALF B & C 6 31.58

Frequency Missing = 1


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 10 52.63
GOTTEN WORSE 2 10.53
STAYED THE SAME 7 36.84

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 15.00
1/2 HR OR LESS 8 40.00
1 HR 7 35.00
2 HRS 2 10.00

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 17 85.00
2 HRS 3 15.00

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 10.00
ONCE/TWICE 5 25.00
3-5 TIMES 4 20.00
5-10 TIMES 4 20.00
11+ TIMES 5 25.00

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 10 50.00
3-5 TIMES 7 35.00
11+ TIMES 3 15.00

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 25.00
ONCE/TWICE 4 20.00
3-5 TIMES 8 40.00
11+ TIMES 3 15.00

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 15.00
ONCE/TWICE 2 10.00
3-5 TIMES 4 20.00
5-10 TIMES 2 10.00
11+ TIMES 9 45.00

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 15.00
ONCE/TWICE 4 20.00
3-5 TIMES 2 10.00
5-10 TIMES 3 15.00
11+ TIMES 8 40.00

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 6 33.33
B 7 38.89
C 3 16.67
D 2 11.11

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 22.22
10-15 mins 2 11.11
20-30 mins 5 27.78
about one hour 6 33.33
2 hours or more 1 5.56

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 5.26
YES 18 94.74

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 3 15.79
YES 16 84.21

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 4 21.05
YES 15 78.95

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 19 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 10 52.63
YES 9 47.37

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 2 10.53
REGULARLY 17 89.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 5 26.32
REGULARLY 14 73.68

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 5 26.32
REGULARLY 14 73.68

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 11 55.00
YES-VIA OTHER 3 15.00
YES-VIA MEDICAID 4 20.00
NO MED INS 2 10.00

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BUCKLIN HIGH, BUCKLIN R-II 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. 8 42.1 9 47.4 1 5.3 1 5.3 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 5 26.3 7 36.8 4 21.1 2 10.5 1 5.3 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 10 50.0 2 10.0 4 20.0 2 10.0 2 10.0 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 12 60.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 5 26.3 4 21.1 4 21.1 4 21.1 2 10.5 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 7 36.8 5 26.3 3 15.8 2 10.5 2 10.5 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 8 42.1 8 42.1 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 10.5 0 0.0 3 15.8 4 21.1 10 52.6 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 6 31.6 6 31.6 6 31.6 0 0.0 1 5.3 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 36.8 7 36.8 2 10.5 3 15.8 0 0.0 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 8 42.1 6 31.6 4 21.1 1 5.3 0 0.0 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 8 42.1 7 36.8 3 15.8 1 5.3 0 0.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 10 52.6 6 31.6 1 5.3 0 0.0 2 10.5 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 10 52.6 6 31.6 1 5.3 1 5.3 1 5.3 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 8 42.1 8 42.1 2 10.5 0 0.0 1 5.3 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 10 52.6 8 42.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.3 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 5 26.3 7 36.8 5 26.3 1 5.3 1 5.3 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 6 31.6 6 31.6 2 10.5 4 21.1 1 5.3 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 5 26.3 5 26.3 6 31.6 2 10.5 1 5.3 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 7 35.0 6 30.0 4 20.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 1 5.0 2 10.0 4 20.0 4 20.0 9 45.0 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 9 45.0 8 40.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 1 5.0 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 6 30.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 6 31.6 5 26.3 6 31.6 1 5.3 1 5.3 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 7 36.8 5 26.3 5 26.3 2 10.5 0 0.0 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 11 55.0 7 35.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 9 45.0 7 35.0 3 15.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 9 45.0 6 30.0 3 15.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 8 40.0 8 40.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 14 70.0 6 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 9 45.0 10 50.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 6 30.0 10 50.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 11 55.0 6 30.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 10 50.0 8 40.0 2 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 9 45.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008