Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MORGAN CO. HIGH, MORGAN CO. R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
8TH 1 1.67
9TH 22 36.67
10TH 10 16.67
11TH 14 23.33
12TH 13 21.67

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 22 38.60
Girl 35 61.40

Frequency Missing = 3


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 40 66.67
FATHER 12 20.00
STEPMOTHER 4 6.67
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.67
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.67
UNRELATED 2 3.33

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 13.33
1 16 26.67
2 33 55.00
3 OR MORE 3 5.00

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 15 25.00
5 - 10 YRS 15 25.00
11 - 15 YRS 6 10.00
OVER 15 YRS 24 40.00

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 15 25.00
2 HRS 18 30.00
3 HRS 21 35.00
4 HRS 3 5.00
5 HRS 2 3.33
6 + HRS 1 1.67

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 11 18.33
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 32 53.33
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 15 25.00
OTHER 2 3.33

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 60 100.00

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 3.33
1 20 33.33
2 22 36.67
3 10 16.67
4 6 10.00

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 56 93.33
YES 4 6.67

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 51 85.00
YES 9 15.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 52 86.67
YES 8 13.33

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 60 100.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 1.67
30 - 39 16 26.67
40 - 49 31 51.67
50 - 59 12 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 9 15.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 20 33.33
4 YR COLLEGE 29 48.33
MILITARY 1 1.67
OTHER 1 1.67

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 3 5.08
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 16 27.12
SOME COLLEGE 23 38.98
COLLEGE GRADUATE 12 20.34
GRADUATE SCHOOL 5 8.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 3.39
10,000 - 19,999 13 22.03
20,000 - 29,999 5 8.47
30,000 - 39,999 6 10.17
40,000 - 49,999 11 18.64
50,000 - 59,999 4 6.78
60,000 - 69,999 8 13.56
OVER $70,000 10 16.95

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 17 29.31
HALF A & B 21 36.21
MOSTLY B 4 6.90
HALF B & C 9 15.52
MOSTLY C 2 3.45
HALF C & D 4 6.90
MOSTLY D 1 1.72

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 18 32.73
GOTTEN WORSE 9 16.36
STAYED THE SAME 28 50.91

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 6 10.17
DOESNT DO IT 2 3.39
1/2 HR OR LESS 11 18.64
1 HR 29 49.15
2 HRS 9 15.25
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 3.39

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 41 69.49
2 HRS 13 22.03
3 HRS 4 6.78
4 HRS 1 1.69

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 10.17
ONCE/TWICE 32 54.24
3-5 TIMES 12 20.34
5-10 TIMES 5 8.47
11+ TIMES 4 6.78

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 15.25
ONCE/TWICE 40 67.80
3-5 TIMES 8 13.56
11+ TIMES 2 3.39

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 15.25
ONCE/TWICE 38 64.41
3-5 TIMES 10 16.95
11+ TIMES 2 3.39

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 23.73
ONCE/TWICE 18 30.51
3-5 TIMES 17 28.81
5-10 TIMES 4 6.78
11+ TIMES 6 10.17

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 27 45.76
ONCE/TWICE 19 32.20
3-5 TIMES 6 10.17
5-10 TIMES 4 6.78
11+ TIMES 3 5.08

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 6 10.17
B 22 37.29
C 21 35.59
D 4 6.78
F 1 1.69
DONT KNOW 5 8.47

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 13 22.03
10-15 mins 11 18.64
20-30 mins 20 33.90
about one hour 13 22.03
2 hours or more 2 3.39

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 7 11.86
YES 52 88.14

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 22 37.93
YES 36 62.07

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 15 25.86
YES 43 74.14

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 6 10.34
YES 52 89.66

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 15 25.42
YES 44 74.58

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 3.39
RARELY 1 1.69
OCCASIONALLY 8 13.56
REGULARLY 48 81.36

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.69
RARELY 4 6.78
OCCASIONALLY 15 25.42
REGULARLY 39 66.10

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 4 6.90
OCCASIONALLY 12 20.69
REGULARLY 42 72.41

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 22 37.93
YES-VIA OTHER 7 12.07
YES-VIA MEDICAID 21 36.21
NO MED INS 8 13.79

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MORGAN CO. HIGH, MORGAN 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. 6 10.3 32 55.2 13 22.4 6 10.3 1 1.7 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 4 6.9 27 46.6 13 22.4 10 17.2 4 6.9 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 4 7.3 22 40.0 19 34.5 9 16.4 1 1.8 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 14 24.1 34 58.6 9 15.5 1 1.7 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 2 3.4 12 20.7 23 39.7 15 25.9 6 10.3 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 7 12.5 29 51.8 14 25.0 6 10.7 0 0.0 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 18 31.0 31 53.4 6 10.3 2 3.4 1 1.7 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 3.4 4 6.9 18 31.0 23 39.7 11 19.0 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 4 6.9 24 41.4 21 36.2 8 13.8 1 1.7 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 6 10.9 27 49.1 14 25.5 7 12.7 1 1.8 5
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 8 13.8 27 46.6 14 24.1 8 13.8 1 1.7 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 10 17.2 35 60.3 8 13.8 5 8.6 0 0.0 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 17 29.8 23 40.4 8 14.0 7 12.3 2 3.5 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 18 31.6 33 57.9 4 7.0 1 1.8 1 1.8 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 17 29.8 29 50.9 6 10.5 5 8.8 0 0.0 3
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 14 24.6 29 50.9 11 19.3 1 1.8 2 3.5 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 8 14.0 32 56.1 9 15.8 4 7.0 4 7.0 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 9 16.4 34 61.8 5 9.1 5 9.1 2 3.6 5
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 4 7.0 26 45.6 13 22.8 9 15.8 5 8.8 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 3 5.2 18 31.0 17 29.3 15 25.9 5 8.6 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 7 12.3 7 12.3 10 17.5 24 42.1 9 15.8 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 10 18.2 27 49.1 12 21.8 6 10.9 0 0.0 5
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 5 8.8 31 54.4 16 28.1 3 5.3 2 3.5 3
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 6 10.9 29 52.7 18 32.7 1 1.8 1 1.8 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 4 7.1 22 39.3 19 33.9 9 16.1 2 3.6 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 9 15.8 32 56.1 12 21.1 4 7.0 0 0.0 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 6 10.7 32 57.1 14 25.0 4 7.1 0 0.0 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 9 15.5 32 55.2 13 22.4 2 3.4 2 3.4 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 9 15.8 34 59.6 12 21.1 2 3.5 0 0.0 3
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 32 54.2 25 42.4 2 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 17 29.8 32 56.1 8 14.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 6 10.3 24 41.4 21 36.2 5 8.6 2 3.4 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 11 18.6 37 62.7 8 13.6 2 3.4 1 1.7 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 13 22.4 33 56.9 10 17.2 1 1.7 1 1.7 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 5 8.6 26 44.8 19 32.8 4 6.9 4 6.9 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007