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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 82 25.95
2ND 37 11.71
3RD 54 17.09
4TH 61 19.30
5TH 80 25.32
6TH 1 0.32
12TH 1 0.32

Frequency Missing = 4


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 142 47.49
Girl 157 52.51

Frequency Missing = 21


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 252 80.51
FATHER 43 13.74
STEPMOTHER 2 0.64
STEPFATHER 1 0.32
GRANDMOTHER 12 3.83
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.32
UNRELATED 2 0.64

Frequency Missing = 7


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 28 8.86
1 126 39.87
2 159 50.32
3 OR MORE 3 0.95

Frequency Missing = 4


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 98 30.82
5 - 10 YRS 81 25.47
11 - 15 YRS 37 11.64
OVER 15 YRS 102 32.08

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 102 32.38
2 HRS 129 40.95
3 HRS 63 20.00
4 HRS 19 6.03
5 HRS 2 0.63

Frequency Missing = 5


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 57 17.87
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 197 61.76
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 52 16.30
OTHER 13 4.08

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 301 95.56
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 0.63
ASIAN 4 1.27
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 0.63
HISPANIC 6 1.90

Frequency Missing = 5


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.31
1 31 9.75
2 112 35.22
3 110 34.59
4 40 12.58
5 5 1.57
6 10 3.14
7 OR MORE 9 2.83

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 304 95.00
YES 16 5.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 319 99.69
YES 1 0.31

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 291 90.94
YES 29 9.06

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 302 94.38
YES 18 5.63

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 61 19.18
30 - 39 182 57.23
40 - 49 60 18.87
50 - 59 9 2.83
60 OR OVER 6 1.89

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 43 14.43
2 YR COLL/TECH 52 17.45
4 YR COLLEGE 185 62.08
MILITARY 8 2.68
OTHER 10 3.36

Frequency Missing = 22


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 7 2.22
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 31 9.81
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 99 31.33
SOME COLLEGE 94 29.75
COLLEGE GRADUATE 58 18.35
GRADUATE SCHOOL 27 8.54

Frequency Missing = 4


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 30 10.00
10,000 - 19,999 60 20.00
20,000 - 29,999 49 16.33
30,000 - 39,999 36 12.00
40,000 - 49,999 39 13.00
50,000 - 59,999 31 10.33
60,000 - 69,999 21 7.00
OVER $70,000 34 11.33

Frequency Missing = 20


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 138 43.67
HALF A & B 70 22.15
MOSTLY B 19 6.01
HALF B & C 16 5.06
MOSTLY C 3 0.95
GRADE NOT GIVEN 70 22.15

Frequency Missing = 4


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 174 60.42
GOTTEN WORSE 15 5.21
STAYED THE SAME 99 34.38

Frequency Missing = 32


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 34 10.66
DOESNT DO IT 2 0.63
1/2 HR OR LESS 175 54.86
1 HR 94 29.47
2 HRS 10 3.13
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.25

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 268 85.90
2 HRS 34 10.90
3 HRS 7 2.24
4 HRS 2 0.64
5 HRS 1 0.32

Frequency Missing = 8


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 0.94
ONCE/TWICE 122 38.24
3-5 TIMES 131 41.07
5-10 TIMES 38 11.91
11+ TIMES 25 7.84

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 5.64
ONCE/TWICE 233 73.04
3-5 TIMES 54 16.93
5-10 TIMES 7 2.19
11+ TIMES 7 2.19

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 3.45
ONCE/TWICE 212 66.46
3-5 TIMES 76 23.82
5-10 TIMES 11 3.45
11+ TIMES 9 2.82

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 70 22.08
ONCE/TWICE 116 36.59
3-5 TIMES 63 19.87
5-10 TIMES 24 7.57
11+ TIMES 44 13.88

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 88 28.03
ONCE/TWICE 140 44.59
3-5 TIMES 62 19.75
5-10 TIMES 7 2.23
11+ TIMES 17 5.41

Frequency Missing = 6


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 79 25.00
B 147 46.52
C 49 15.51
D 16 5.06
F 5 1.58
DONT KNOW 20 6.33

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 3 0.96
10-15 mins 33 10.58
20-30 mins 229 73.40
about one hour 38 12.18
2 hours or more 9 2.88

Frequency Missing = 8


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 41 12.97
YES 275 87.03

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 137 43.22
YES 180 56.78

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 42 13.29
YES 274 86.71

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 9 2.86
YES 306 97.14

Frequency Missing = 5


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 143 45.54
YES 171 54.46

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 4 1.26
OCCASIONALLY 42 13.25
REGULARLY 271 85.49

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 98 31.01
RARELY 73 23.10
OCCASIONALLY 97 30.70
REGULARLY 48 15.19

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 57 17.92
RARELY 60 18.87
OCCASIONALLY 132 41.51
REGULARLY 69 21.70

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 130 42.07
YES-VIA OTHER 27 8.74
YES-VIA MEDICAID 123 39.81
NO MED INS 29 9.39

Frequency Missing = 11


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MORGAN CO. ELEM., 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. 118 37.0 150 47.0 45 14.1 5 1.6 1 0.3 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 46 14.5 158 49.7 90 28.3 22 6.9 2 0.6 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 88 28.0 154 49.0 54 17.2 17 5.4 1 0.3 6
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 130 40.9 155 48.7 31 9.7 1 0.3 1 0.3 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 32 10.0 108 33.9 101 31.7 61 19.1 17 5.3 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 75 23.9 161 51.3 53 16.9 24 7.6 1 0.3 6
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 90 28.4 169 53.3 46 14.5 10 3.2 2 0.6 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 11 3.5 12 3.8 72 22.7 116 36.6 106 33.4 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 50 15.9 142 45.2 93 29.6 18 5.7 11 3.5 6
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 72 22.8 156 49.4 60 19.0 22 7.0 6 1.9 4
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 75 23.7 167 52.7 55 17.4 17 5.4 3 0.9 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 89 28.2 191 60.4 26 8.2 8 2.5 2 0.6 4
37 - My child likes attending this school. 113 35.6 175 55.2 21 6.6 4 1.3 4 1.3 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 136 42.9 154 48.6 23 7.3 2 0.6 2 0.6 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 133 41.7 167 52.4 16 5.0 2 0.6 1 0.3 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 105 33.1 168 53.0 39 12.3 3 0.9 2 0.6 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 84 26.5 151 47.6 55 17.4 23 7.3 4 1.3 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 75 23.7 179 56.6 46 14.6 14 4.4 2 0.6 4
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 65 20.8 127 40.6 91 29.1 26 8.3 4 1.3 7
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 60 18.9 171 53.8 52 16.4 32 10.1 3 0.9 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 22 6.9 18 5.7 61 19.2 114 36.0 102 32.2 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 101 32.0 156 49.4 47 14.9 8 2.5 4 1.3 4
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 52 16.5 165 52.4 75 23.8 18 5.7 5 1.6 5
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 61 19.2 162 50.9 77 24.2 17 5.3 1 0.3 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 89 28.0 185 58.2 28 8.8 16 5.0 0 0.0 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 108 34.1 161 50.8 41 12.9 6 1.9 1 0.3 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 89 28.1 190 59.9 26 8.2 11 3.5 1 0.3 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 84 26.8 183 58.5 40 12.8 6 1.9 0 0.0 7
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 124 39.6 162 51.8 25 8.0 2 0.6 0 0.0 7
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 203 64.6 110 35.0 1 0.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 132 42.4 156 50.2 18 5.8 5 1.6 0 0.0 9
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 42 13.5 75 24.2 153 49.4 31 10.0 9 2.9 10
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 91 29.3 150 48.2 65 20.9 5 1.6 0 0.0 9
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 51 16.5 103 33.2 142 45.8 10 3.2 4 1.3 10
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 50 16.0 105 33.5 103 32.9 33 10.5 22 7.0 7

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