Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON HIGH, ALTON R-IV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 30 16.57
8TH 32 17.68
9TH 34 18.78
10TH 30 16.57
11TH 31 17.13
12TH 24 13.26

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 85 47.49
Girl 94 52.51

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 141 78.77
FATHER 23 12.85
STEPMOTHER 1 0.56
STEPFATHER 1 0.56
GRANDMOTHER 4 2.23
OTHER RELATIVE 6 3.35
UNRELATED 3 1.68

Frequency Missing = 4


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 22 12.02
1 67 36.61
2 86 46.99
3 OR MORE 8 4.37

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 43 23.63
5 - 10 YRS 32 17.58
11 - 15 YRS 25 13.74
OVER 15 YRS 82 45.05

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 60 32.79
2 HRS 69 37.70
3 HRS 33 18.03
4 HRS 10 5.46
5 HRS 5 2.73
6 + HRS 6 3.28

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 33 18.13
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 106 58.24
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 37 20.33
OTHER 6 3.30

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 173 96.65
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 2.79
HISPANIC 1 0.56

Frequency Missing = 4


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 3.85
1 50 27.47
2 65 35.71
3 38 20.88
4 11 6.04
5 6 3.30
6 3 1.65
7 OR MORE 2 1.10

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 169 92.35
YES 14 7.65

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 151 82.51
YES 32 17.49

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 163 89.07
YES 20 10.93

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 181 98.91
YES 2 1.09

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 7 3.85
30 - 39 74 40.66
40 - 49 75 41.21
50 - 59 24 13.19
60 OR OVER 2 1.10

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 34 18.99
2 YR COLL/TECH 40 22.35
4 YR COLLEGE 81 45.25
MILITARY 6 3.35
OTHER 18 10.06

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.55
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 21 11.54
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 67 36.81
SOME COLLEGE 47 25.82
COLLEGE GRADUATE 27 14.84
GRADUATE SCHOOL 19 10.44

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 25 14.20
10,000 - 19,999 47 26.70
20,000 - 29,999 20 11.36
30,000 - 39,999 22 12.50
40,000 - 49,999 12 6.82
50,000 - 59,999 14 7.95
60,000 - 69,999 9 5.11
OVER $70,000 27 15.34

Frequency Missing = 7


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 61 33.33
HALF A & B 50 27.32
MOSTLY B 16 8.74
HALF B & C 29 15.85
MOSTLY C 13 7.10
HALF C & D 8 4.37
MOSTLY D 3 1.64
BELOW D 2 1.09
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.55

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 62 35.03
GOTTEN WORSE 41 23.16
STAYED THE SAME 74 41.81

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 23 12.57
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.55
1/2 HR OR LESS 49 26.78
1 HR 77 42.08
2 HRS 26 14.21
MORE THAN 2 HRS 7 3.83

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 140 77.78
2 HRS 19 10.56
3 HRS 15 8.33
4 HRS 3 1.67
5 HRS 2 1.11
6 + HRS 1 0.56

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 19.23
ONCE/TWICE 71 39.01
3-5 TIMES 44 24.18
5-10 TIMES 17 9.34
11+ TIMES 15 8.24

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 23.76
ONCE/TWICE 111 61.33
3-5 TIMES 22 12.15
5-10 TIMES 1 0.55
11+ TIMES 4 2.21

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 24.16
ONCE/TWICE 97 54.49
3-5 TIMES 28 15.73
5-10 TIMES 7 3.93
11+ TIMES 3 1.69

Frequency Missing = 5


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 32 17.78
ONCE/TWICE 66 36.67
3-5 TIMES 40 22.22
5-10 TIMES 15 8.33
11+ TIMES 27 15.00

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 85 47.49
ONCE/TWICE 53 29.61
3-5 TIMES 30 16.76
5-10 TIMES 3 1.68
11+ TIMES 8 4.47

Frequency Missing = 4


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 31 17.03
B 55 30.22
C 47 25.82
D 22 12.09
F 11 6.04
DONT KNOW 16 8.79

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 26 14.29
10-15 mins 52 28.57
20-30 mins 58 31.87
about one hour 31 17.03
2 hours or more 15 8.24

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 9 4.97
YES 172 95.03

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 43 23.89
YES 137 76.11

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 36 19.89
YES 145 80.11

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 5 2.75
YES 177 97.25

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 76 41.76
YES 106 58.24

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 2.20
RARELY 2 1.10
OCCASIONALLY 15 8.24
REGULARLY 161 88.46

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 2.76
RARELY 15 8.29
OCCASIONALLY 50 27.62
REGULARLY 111 61.33

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 6 3.30
RARELY 9 4.95
OCCASIONALLY 48 26.37
REGULARLY 119 65.38

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 63 36.00
YES-VIA OTHER 10 5.71
YES-VIA MEDICAID 85 48.57
NO MED INS 17 9.71

Frequency Missing = 8


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ALTON HIGH, ALTON R-IV 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. 28 15.6 81 45.0 52 28.9 12 6.7 7 3.9 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 20 11.2 59 33.0 65 36.3 26 14.5 9 5.0 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 29 16.5 70 39.8 40 22.7 28 15.9 9 5.1 7
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 61 34.3 80 44.9 32 18.0 3 1.7 2 1.1 5
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 19 10.7 37 20.9 52 29.4 43 24.3 26 14.7 6
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 30 17.2 70 40.2 40 23.0 22 12.6 12 6.9 9
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 49 27.7 91 51.4 24 13.6 10 5.6 3 1.7 6
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 7 4.0 9 5.2 45 26.0 60 34.7 52 30.1 10
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 23 13.1 63 35.8 56 31.8 21 11.9 13 7.4 7
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 24 13.6 70 39.5 51 28.8 20 11.3 12 6.8 6
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 32 18.0 76 42.7 45 25.3 18 10.1 7 3.9 5
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 40 22.3 88 49.2 32 17.9 13 7.3 6 3.4 4
37 - My child likes attending this school. 55 30.7 76 42.5 27 15.1 12 6.7 9 5.0 4
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 58 32.6 83 46.6 30 16.9 6 3.4 1 0.6 5
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 49 27.8 93 52.8 23 13.1 9 5.1 2 1.1 7
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 44 24.9 89 50.3 32 18.1 6 3.4 6 3.4 6
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 31 17.7 67 38.3 48 27.4 25 14.3 4 2.3 8
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 33 18.5 84 47.2 39 21.9 15 8.4 7 3.9 5
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 25 14.0 65 36.5 51 28.7 18 10.1 19 10.7 5
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 23 13.0 68 38.4 48 27.1 19 10.7 19 10.7 6
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 18 10.0 21 11.7 35 19.4 52 28.9 54 30.0 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 33 18.5 74 41.6 46 25.8 15 8.4 10 5.6 5
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 29 16.4 84 47.5 39 22.0 11 6.2 14 7.9 6
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 29 16.3 79 44.4 46 25.8 16 9.0 8 4.5 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 26 14.7 79 44.6 40 22.6 21 11.9 11 6.2 6
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 48 26.8 77 43.0 44 24.6 6 3.4 4 2.2 4
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 40 22.6 79 44.6 44 24.9 10 5.6 4 2.3 6
52 - The community is proud of this school. 42 23.3 76 42.2 46 25.6 11 6.1 5 2.8 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 47 26.3 78 43.6 46 25.7 5 2.8 3 1.7 4
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 105 58.7 64 35.8 8 4.5 0 0.0 2 1.1 4
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 69 39.0 78 44.1 24 13.6 5 2.8 1 0.6 6
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 35 19.7 65 36.5 56 31.5 12 6.7 10 5.6 5
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 54 29.8 71 39.2 37 20.4 8 4.4 11 6.1 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 32 18.0 72 40.4 64 36.0 7 3.9 3 1.7 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 16 9.1 36 20.5 68 38.6 34 19.3 22 12.5 7

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