Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
JONESBURG ELEM., MONTGOMERY CO. R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 26 35.14
2ND 12 16.22
3RD 14 18.92
4TH 11 14.86
5TH 11 14.86

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 35 48.61
Girl 37 51.39

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 67 90.54
FATHER 5 6.76
GRANDMOTHER 2 2.70

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 6.76
1 22 29.73
2 46 62.16
3 OR MORE 1 1.35

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 21 28.00
5 - 10 YRS 17 22.67
11 - 15 YRS 13 17.33
OVER 15 YRS 24 32.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 24 31.58
2 HRS 35 46.05
3 HRS 12 15.79
4 HRS 4 5.26
5 HRS 1 1.32

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 12 15.79
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 52 68.42
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 7 9.21
OTHER 5 6.58

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 75 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 17 22.37
2 36 47.37
3 14 18.42
4 5 6.58
5 1 1.32
6 3 3.95

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 71 93.42
YES 5 6.58

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 75 98.68
YES 1 1.32

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 70 92.11
YES 6 7.89

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 73 96.05
YES 3 3.95

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 18 24.00
30 - 39 40 53.33
40 - 49 14 18.67
50 - 59 2 2.67
60 OR OVER 1 1.33

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 5 7.25
2 YR COLL/TECH 14 20.29
4 YR COLLEGE 39 56.52
MILITARY 4 5.80
OTHER 7 10.14

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 13 17.33
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 26 34.67
SOME COLLEGE 17 22.67
COLLEGE GRADUATE 14 18.67
GRADUATE SCHOOL 5 6.67

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 8 11.11
10,000 - 19,999 7 9.72
20,000 - 29,999 12 16.67
30,000 - 39,999 5 6.94
40,000 - 49,999 7 9.72
50,000 - 59,999 12 16.67
60,000 - 69,999 6 8.33
OVER $70,000 15 20.83

Frequency Missing = 4


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 21 30.00
HALF A & B 7 10.00
MOSTLY B 5 7.14
HALF B & C 1 1.43
MOSTLY C 1 1.43
HALF C & D 2 2.86
GRADE NOT GIVEN 33 47.14

Frequency Missing = 6


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 49.28
GOTTEN WORSE 4 5.80
STAYED THE SAME 31 44.93

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 5 6.67
1/2 HR OR LESS 37 49.33
1 HR 26 34.67
2 HRS 3 4.00
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 5.33

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 67 91.78
2 HRS 5 6.85
3 HRS 1 1.37

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 8.11
ONCE/TWICE 29 39.19
3-5 TIMES 19 25.68
5-10 TIMES 9 12.16
11+ TIMES 11 14.86

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 12.50
ONCE/TWICE 50 69.44
3-5 TIMES 10 13.89
5-10 TIMES 2 2.78
11+ TIMES 1 1.39

Frequency Missing = 4


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 4.05
ONCE/TWICE 46 62.16
3-5 TIMES 19 25.68
5-10 TIMES 5 6.76
11+ TIMES 1 1.35

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 9.46
ONCE/TWICE 23 31.08
3-5 TIMES 21 28.38
5-10 TIMES 5 6.76
11+ TIMES 18 24.32

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 25 33.78
ONCE/TWICE 18 24.32
3-5 TIMES 19 25.68
5-10 TIMES 3 4.05
11+ TIMES 9 12.16

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 14 18.42
B 27 35.53
C 20 26.32
D 7 9.21
F 1 1.32
DONT KNOW 7 9.21

How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 5.33
10-15 mins 23 30.67
20-30 mins 29 38.67
about one hour 15 20.00
2 hours or more 4 5.33

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 4 5.33
YES 71 94.67

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 27 36.00
YES 48 64.00

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 10 13.16
YES 66 86.84

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 76 100.00

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 39 51.32
YES 37 48.68

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 9 11.84
REGULARLY 67 88.16

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 29 38.16
RARELY 23 30.26
OCCASIONALLY 10 13.16
REGULARLY 14 18.42

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 19 25.33
RARELY 10 13.33
OCCASIONALLY 32 42.67
REGULARLY 14 18.67

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 41 55.41
YES-VIA OTHER 6 8.11
YES-VIA MEDICAID 22 29.73
NO MED INS 5 6.76

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
JONESBURG ELEM., MONTGOMERY CO. 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. 26 35.1 36 48.6 11 14.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 12 16.2 33 44.6 27 36.5 1 1.4 1 1.4 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 30 40.0 40 53.3 2 2.7 3 4.0 0 0.0 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 25 33.3 35 46.7 13 17.3 2 2.7 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 13.3 28 37.3 24 32.0 9 12.0 4 5.3 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 26 35.6 37 50.7 7 9.6 1 1.4 2 2.7 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 22 29.3 45 60.0 5 6.7 3 4.0 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 1.4 1 1.4 8 11.0 22 30.1 41 56.2 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 12 16.0 34 45.3 24 32.0 1 1.3 4 5.3 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 16 21.3 35 46.7 15 20.0 6 8.0 3 4.0 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 16 21.3 38 50.7 14 18.7 5 6.7 2 2.7 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 21 28.0 42 56.0 8 10.7 2 2.7 2 2.7 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 29 38.7 37 49.3 7 9.3 1 1.3 1 1.3 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 33 44.0 38 50.7 2 2.7 2 2.7 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 23 30.7 41 54.7 7 9.3 4 5.3 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 29 38.7 39 52.0 7 9.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 18 24.0 33 44.0 14 18.7 8 10.7 2 2.7 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 16 21.6 38 51.4 14 18.9 5 6.8 1 1.4 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 7 9.5 15 20.3 37 50.0 12 16.2 3 4.1 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 14 18.9 41 55.4 15 20.3 2 2.7 2 2.7 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 5 6.7 7 9.3 11 14.7 21 28.0 31 41.3 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 29 38.7 37 49.3 8 10.7 0 0.0 1 1.3 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 13 17.3 30 40.0 24 32.0 3 4.0 5 6.7 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 14 18.7 43 57.3 16 21.3 2 2.7 0 0.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 18 24.0 29 38.7 18 24.0 8 10.7 2 2.7 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 25 33.3 29 38.7 19 25.3 2 2.7 0 0.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 22 29.3 38 50.7 11 14.7 4 5.3 0 0.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 17 22.7 36 48.0 20 26.7 2 2.7 0 0.0 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 22 29.3 35 46.7 13 17.3 5 6.7 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 51 68.9 21 28.4 2 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 35 47.3 31 41.9 8 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 6 8.0 10 13.3 47 62.7 9 12.0 3 4.0 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 26 34.7 38 50.7 7 9.3 2 2.7 2 2.7 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 8.0 13 17.3 46 61.3 7 9.3 3 4.0 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 4 5.3 7 9.3 28 37.3 25 33.3 11 14.7 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008