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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 53 37.59
10TH 34 24.11
11TH 28 19.86
12TH 26 18.44

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 56 41.48
Girl 79 58.52

Frequency Missing = 6


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 113 80.71
FATHER 17 12.14
STEPMOTHER 3 2.14
GRANDFATHER 2 1.43
OTHER RELATIVE 3 2.14
UNRELATED 2 1.43

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 10 7.09
1 53 37.59
2 76 53.90
3 OR MORE 2 1.42

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 15 10.71
5 - 10 YRS 25 17.86
11 - 15 YRS 13 9.29
OVER 15 YRS 87 62.14

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 43 30.71
2 HRS 53 37.86
3 HRS 21 15.00
4 HRS 16 11.43
5 HRS 5 3.57
6 + HRS 2 1.43

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 38 26.95
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 65 46.10
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 31 21.99
OTHER 7 4.96

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 136 96.45
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 1.42
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 1.42
HISPANIC 1 0.71

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 2.13
1 59 41.84
2 54 38.30
3 16 11.35
4 8 5.67
5 1 0.71

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 131 92.91
YES 10 7.09

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 127 90.07
YES 14 9.93

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 127 90.07
YES 14 9.93

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 137 97.16
YES 4 2.84

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 1.44
30 - 39 67 48.20
40 - 49 52 37.41
50 - 59 14 10.07
60 OR OVER 4 2.88

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 22 15.94
2 YR COLL/TECH 24 17.39
4 YR COLLEGE 75 54.35
MILITARY 8 5.80
OTHER 9 6.52

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.44
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 23 16.55
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 47 33.81
SOME COLLEGE 30 21.58
COLLEGE GRADUATE 22 15.83
GRADUATE SCHOOL 15 10.79

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 13 9.77
10,000 - 19,999 13 9.77
20,000 - 29,999 25 18.80
30,000 - 39,999 15 11.28
40,000 - 49,999 11 8.27
50,000 - 59,999 26 19.55
60,000 - 69,999 11 8.27
OVER $70,000 19 14.29

Frequency Missing = 8


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 47 33.81
HALF A & B 50 35.97
MOSTLY B 10 7.19
HALF B & C 24 17.27
MOSTLY C 4 2.88
HALF C & D 2 1.44
MOSTLY D 1 0.72
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.72

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 60 43.80
GOTTEN WORSE 20 14.60
STAYED THE SAME 57 41.61

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 9 6.47
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.72
1/2 HR OR LESS 38 27.34
1 HR 64 46.04
2 HRS 18 12.95
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 6.47

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 96 69.06
2 HRS 25 17.99
3 HRS 8 5.76
4 HRS 4 2.88
5 HRS 3 2.16
6 + HRS 3 2.16

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 22.63
ONCE/TWICE 63 45.99
3-5 TIMES 28 20.44
5-10 TIMES 9 6.57
11+ TIMES 6 4.38

Frequency Missing = 4


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 34 25.19
ONCE/TWICE 78 57.78
3-5 TIMES 12 8.89
5-10 TIMES 7 5.19
11+ TIMES 4 2.96

Frequency Missing = 6


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 19.26
ONCE/TWICE 71 52.59
3-5 TIMES 26 19.26
5-10 TIMES 6 4.44
11+ TIMES 6 4.44

Frequency Missing = 6


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 44 32.35
ONCE/TWICE 60 44.12
3-5 TIMES 18 13.24
5-10 TIMES 7 5.15
11+ TIMES 7 5.15

Frequency Missing = 5


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 58 42.65
ONCE/TWICE 36 26.47
3-5 TIMES 25 18.38
5-10 TIMES 8 5.88
11+ TIMES 9 6.62

Frequency Missing = 5


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 16 11.68
B 54 39.42
C 47 34.31
D 12 8.76
F 2 1.46
DONT KNOW 6 4.38

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 38 27.34
10-15 mins 31 22.30
20-30 mins 36 25.90
about one hour 23 16.55
2 hours or more 11 7.91

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 9 6.52
YES 129 93.48

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 25 18.52
YES 110 81.48

Frequency Missing = 6


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 59 44.03
YES 75 55.97

Frequency Missing = 7


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 10 7.46
YES 124 92.54

Frequency Missing = 7


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 36 26.28
YES 101 73.72

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 2.90
RARELY 2 1.45
OCCASIONALLY 25 18.12
REGULARLY 107 77.54

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 2.17
RARELY 11 7.97
OCCASIONALLY 37 26.81
REGULARLY 87 63.04

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.72
RARELY 4 2.90
OCCASIONALLY 41 29.71
REGULARLY 92 66.67

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 61 44.20
YES-VIA OTHER 20 14.49
YES-VIA MEDICAID 47 34.06
NO MED INS 10 7.25

Frequency Missing = 3


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated October 28, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
EAST PRAIRIE HIGH, EAST PRAIRIE 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. 17 12.2 65 46.8 40 28.8 13 9.4 4 2.9 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 7 5.1 49 35.8 49 35.8 26 19.0 6 4.4 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 15 11.4 46 34.8 37 28.0 27 20.5 7 5.3 9
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 37 26.8 72 52.2 25 18.1 2 1.4 2 1.4 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 9 6.5 33 23.9 48 34.8 39 28.3 9 6.5 3
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 16 11.8 59 43.4 35 25.7 23 16.9 3 2.2 5
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 29 20.9 86 61.9 18 12.9 3 2.2 3 2.2 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 5 3.7 17 12.7 36 26.9 52 38.8 24 17.9 7
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 13 9.7 53 39.6 42 31.3 15 11.2 11 8.2 7
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 20 14.7 58 42.6 38 27.9 16 11.8 4 2.9 5
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 17 12.4 62 45.3 43 31.4 15 10.9 0 0.0 4
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 27 19.6 79 57.2 27 19.6 5 3.6 0 0.0 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 33 23.9 75 54.3 18 13.0 10 7.2 2 1.4 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 51 37.2 68 49.6 15 10.9 2 1.5 1 0.7 4
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 46 33.6 73 53.3 14 10.2 4 2.9 0 0.0 4
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 32 23.4 78 56.9 22 16.1 4 2.9 1 0.7 4
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 26 19.1 69 50.7 25 18.4 13 9.6 3 2.2 5
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 17 12.5 68 50.0 41 30.1 7 5.1 3 2.2 5
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 17 12.8 37 27.8 56 42.1 13 9.8 10 7.5 8
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 19 14.0 61 44.9 28 20.6 18 13.2 10 7.4 5
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 6 4.4 17 12.5 24 17.6 57 41.9 32 23.5 5
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 18 13.2 67 49.3 41 30.1 9 6.6 1 0.7 5
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 6 4.4 62 45.9 45 33.3 15 11.1 7 5.2 6
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 18 13.2 59 43.4 48 35.3 7 5.1 4 2.9 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 12 8.8 51 37.5 46 33.8 22 16.2 5 3.7 5
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 25 18.2 70 51.1 34 24.8 5 3.6 3 2.2 4
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 20 14.6 84 61.3 24 17.5 8 5.8 1 0.7 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 29 20.9 82 59.0 24 17.3 3 2.2 1 0.7 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 27 19.3 71 50.7 29 20.7 13 9.3 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 92 66.2 43 30.9 4 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 47 33.6 69 49.3 20 14.3 4 2.9 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 18 13.0 52 37.7 42 30.4 22 15.9 4 2.9 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 35 25.2 68 48.9 25 18.0 8 5.8 3 2.2 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 19 13.8 55 39.9 48 34.8 15 10.9 1 0.7 3
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 10 7.1 44 31.4 43 30.7 26 18.6 17 12.1 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated October 28, 2008