Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
FREDERICKTOWN HIGH, FREDERICKTOWN R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 29 27.10
10TH 27 25.23
11TH 31 28.97
12TH 20 18.69

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 41 38.68
Girl 65 61.32

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 90 84.11
FATHER 12 11.21
STEPMOTHER 2 1.87
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.93
UNRELATED 2 1.87

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 5.66
1 33 31.13
2 57 53.77
3 OR MORE 10 9.43

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 10 9.26
5 - 10 YRS 25 23.15
11 - 15 YRS 16 14.81
OVER 15 YRS 57 52.78

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 35 32.41
2 HRS 31 28.70
3 HRS 28 25.93
4 HRS 5 4.63
5 HRS 5 4.63
6 + HRS 4 3.70

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 19 17.59
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 68 62.96
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 16 14.81
OTHER 5 4.63

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 105 98.13
HISPANIC 2 1.87

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 2.83
1 34 32.08
2 49 46.23
3 13 12.26
4 4 3.77
5 2 1.89
7 OR MORE 1 0.94

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 101 93.52
YES 7 6.48

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 90 83.33
YES 18 16.67

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 102 94.44
YES 6 5.56

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 106 98.15
YES 2 1.85

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 3 2.80
30 - 39 34 31.78
40 - 49 53 49.53
50 - 59 14 13.08
60 OR OVER 3 2.80

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 11 10.48
2 YR COLL/TECH 40 38.10
4 YR COLLEGE 48 45.71
OTHER 6 5.71

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.94
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 7 6.60
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 31 29.25
SOME COLLEGE 40 37.74
COLLEGE GRADUATE 16 15.09
GRADUATE SCHOOL 11 10.38

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 6 6.19
10,000 - 19,999 7 7.22
20,000 - 29,999 18 18.56
30,000 - 39,999 13 13.40
40,000 - 49,999 15 15.46
50,000 - 59,999 10 10.31
60,000 - 69,999 12 12.37
OVER $70,000 16 16.49

Frequency Missing = 11


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 47 44.76
HALF A & B 30 28.57
MOSTLY B 8 7.62
HALF B & C 13 12.38
MOSTLY C 3 2.86
HALF C & D 4 3.81

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 34 32.38
GOTTEN WORSE 14 13.33
STAYED THE SAME 57 54.29

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 7 6.60
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.94
1/2 HR OR LESS 38 35.85
1 HR 46 43.40
2 HRS 12 11.32
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 1.89

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 79 74.53
2 HRS 14 13.21
3 HRS 8 7.55
4 HRS 3 2.83
6 + HRS 2 1.89

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 36 33.96
ONCE/TWICE 46 43.40
3-5 TIMES 18 16.98
5-10 TIMES 3 2.83
11+ TIMES 3 2.83

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 21.70
ONCE/TWICE 75 70.75
3-5 TIMES 6 5.66
5-10 TIMES 2 1.89

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 42.06
ONCE/TWICE 49 45.79
3-5 TIMES 11 10.28
5-10 TIMES 2 1.87

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 44 41.12
ONCE/TWICE 44 41.12
3-5 TIMES 14 13.08
5-10 TIMES 2 1.87
11+ TIMES 3 2.80

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 42.06
ONCE/TWICE 42 39.25
3-5 TIMES 12 11.21
5-10 TIMES 4 3.74
11+ TIMES 4 3.74

Frequency Missing = 1


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 15 14.85
B 43 42.57
C 31 30.69
D 4 3.96
F 3 2.97
DONT KNOW 5 4.95

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 13 12.15
10-15 mins 28 26.17
20-30 mins 33 30.84
about one hour 19 17.76
2 hours or more 14 13.08

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 11 10.28
YES 96 89.72

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 39 36.45
YES 68 63.55

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 31 28.97
YES 76 71.03

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 10 9.35
YES 97 90.65

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 34 31.78
YES 73 68.22

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 2.83
OCCASIONALLY 24 22.64
REGULARLY 79 74.53

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 6 5.66
OCCASIONALLY 30 28.30
REGULARLY 70 66.04

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.92
OCCASIONALLY 26 25.00
REGULARLY 76 73.08

Frequency Missing = 4


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 63 60.00
YES-VIA OTHER 9 8.57
YES-VIA MEDICAID 25 23.81
NO MED INS 8 7.62

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
FREDERICKTOWN HIGH, FREDERICKTOWN R-I 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 7.5 64 59.8 27 25.2 6 5.6 2 1.9 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 3 2.9 50 47.6 37 35.2 11 10.5 4 3.8 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 8 7.5 54 50.9 24 22.6 15 14.2 5 4.7 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 29 27.9 50 48.1 21 20.2 4 3.8 0 0.0 4
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 1 1.0 25 24.0 50 48.1 21 20.2 7 6.7 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 5 4.9 51 50.0 34 33.3 6 5.9 6 5.9 6
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 14 13.2 67 63.2 19 17.9 6 5.7 0 0.0 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 2.9 12 11.4 33 31.4 29 27.6 28 26.7 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 6 5.7 40 38.1 43 41.0 9 8.6 7 6.7 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 17 16.0 53 50.0 26 24.5 7 6.6 3 2.8 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 13 12.3 63 59.4 17 16.0 10 9.4 3 2.8 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 17 16.0 64 60.4 16 15.1 8 7.5 1 0.9 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 16 15.0 58 54.2 22 20.6 6 5.6 5 4.7 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 24 22.9 53 50.5 20 19.0 7 6.7 1 1.0 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 24 22.6 64 60.4 12 11.3 6 5.7 0 0.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 16 15.2 56 53.3 25 23.8 5 4.8 3 2.9 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 7 6.7 49 47.1 36 34.6 9 8.7 3 2.9 4
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 9 8.6 57 54.3 23 21.9 10 9.5 6 5.7 3
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 3 2.9 33 32.0 31 30.1 20 19.4 16 15.5 5
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 5 4.8 44 41.9 40 38.1 11 10.5 5 4.8 3
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 6 5.7 12 11.4 18 17.1 37 35.2 32 30.5 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 11 10.6 53 51.0 28 26.9 10 9.6 2 1.9 4
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 9 8.6 42 40.0 35 33.3 13 12.4 6 5.7 3
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 6 5.8 57 54.8 30 28.8 7 6.7 4 3.8 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 4 3.8 41 39.0 42 40.0 15 14.3 3 2.9 3
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 13 12.5 52 50.0 28 26.9 9 8.7 2 1.9 4
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 10 9.6 64 61.5 21 20.2 5 4.8 4 3.8 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 11 10.6 66 63.5 21 20.2 5 4.8 1 1.0 4
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 14 13.3 58 55.2 27 25.7 4 3.8 2 1.9 3
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 56 52.8 47 44.3 3 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 24 23.1 58 55.8 17 16.3 5 4.8 0 0.0 4
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 9 8.6 52 49.5 28 26.7 13 12.4 3 2.9 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 12 11.7 55 53.4 23 22.3 10 9.7 3 2.9 5
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 13 12.5 47 45.2 33 31.7 10 9.6 1 1.0 4
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 8 7.8 27 26.2 42 40.8 21 20.4 5 4.9 5

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