Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
OSAGE CO. R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 23 13.61
2ND 20 11.83
3RD 9 5.33
4TH 10 5.92
5TH 10 5.92
6TH 11 6.51
7TH 15 8.88
8TH 14 8.28
9TH 17 10.06
10TH 12 7.10
11TH 12 7.10
12TH 16 9.47

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 79 47.88
Girl 86 52.12

Frequency Missing = 6


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 139 81.76
FATHER 16 9.41
STEPMOTHER 6 3.53
STEPFATHER 1 0.59
GRANDMOTHER 5 2.94
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.59
UNRELATED 2 1.18

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 5.26
1 57 33.33
2 104 60.82
3 OR MORE 1 0.58

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 46 26.90
5 - 10 YRS 26 15.20
11 - 15 YRS 13 7.60
OVER 15 YRS 86 50.29

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 61 35.67
2 HRS 73 42.69
3 HRS 18 10.53
4 HRS 14 8.19
5 HRS 5 2.92

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 25 14.62
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 109 63.74
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 32 18.71
OTHER 5 2.92

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 169 98.83
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.58
HISPANIC 1 0.58

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 1.75
1 45 26.32
2 64 37.43
3 38 22.22
4 14 8.19
5 7 4.09

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 161 94.15
YES 10 5.85

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 166 97.08
YES 5 2.92

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 151 88.30
YES 20 11.70

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 169 98.83
YES 2 1.17

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 29 16.96
30 - 39 74 43.27
40 - 49 54 31.58
50 - 59 8 4.68
60 OR OVER 6 3.51

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 14 8.54
2 YR COLL/TECH 37 22.56
4 YR COLLEGE 104 63.41
MILITARY 3 1.83
OTHER 6 3.66

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 19 11.11
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 60 35.09
SOME COLLEGE 45 26.32
COLLEGE GRADUATE 39 22.81
GRADUATE SCHOOL 8 4.68

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 8 4.88
10,000 - 19,999 9 5.49
20,000 - 29,999 26 15.85
30,000 - 39,999 25 15.24
40,000 - 49,999 19 11.59
50,000 - 59,999 38 23.17
60,000 - 69,999 19 11.59
OVER $70,000 20 12.20

Frequency Missing = 7


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 56 33.94
HALF A & B 48 29.09
MOSTLY B 12 7.27
HALF B & C 26 15.76
MOSTLY C 8 4.85
HALF C & D 6 3.64
MOSTLY D 3 1.82
GRADE NOT GIVEN 6 3.64

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 79 47.88
GOTTEN WORSE 17 10.30
STAYED THE SAME 69 41.82

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 12 7.10
DOESNT DO IT 3 1.78
1/2 HR OR LESS 34 20.12
1 HR 80 47.34
2 HRS 31 18.34
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 5.33

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 134 78.82
2 HRS 28 16.47
3 HRS 7 4.12
4 HRS 1 0.59

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 11.76
ONCE/TWICE 57 33.53
3-5 TIMES 44 25.88
5-10 TIMES 20 11.76
11+ TIMES 29 17.06

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 17.75
ONCE/TWICE 123 72.78
3-5 TIMES 14 8.28
11+ TIMES 2 1.18

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 17.65
ONCE/TWICE 95 55.88
3-5 TIMES 38 22.35
5-10 TIMES 3 1.76
11+ TIMES 4 2.35

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 36 21.43
ONCE/TWICE 54 32.14
3-5 TIMES 40 23.81
5-10 TIMES 9 5.36
11+ TIMES 29 17.26

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 33 19.41
ONCE/TWICE 59 34.71
3-5 TIMES 45 26.47
5-10 TIMES 13 7.65
11+ TIMES 20 11.76

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 42 24.85
B 65 38.46
C 38 22.49
D 11 6.51
F 5 2.96
DONT KNOW 8 4.73

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 20 12.05
10-15 mins 36 21.69
20-30 mins 74 44.58
about one hour 25 15.06
2 hours or more 11 6.63

Frequency Missing = 5


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 9 5.29
YES 161 94.71

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 23 13.53
YES 147 86.47

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 45 26.47
YES 125 73.53

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 5 2.96
YES 164 97.04

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 62 36.69
YES 107 63.31

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.18
OCCASIONALLY 19 11.18
REGULARLY 149 87.65

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 32 18.82
RARELY 24 14.12
OCCASIONALLY 48 28.24
REGULARLY 66 38.82

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 20 11.76
RARELY 17 10.00
OCCASIONALLY 56 32.94
REGULARLY 77 45.29

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 97 57.74
YES-VIA OTHER 16 9.52
YES-VIA MEDICAID 46 27.38
NO MED INS 9 5.36

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
OSAGE CO. R-I 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. 44 25.9 87 51.2 25 14.7 11 6.5 3 1.8 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 24 14.2 73 43.2 45 26.6 19 11.2 8 4.7 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 32 19.3 83 50.0 22 13.3 22 13.3 7 4.2 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 61 35.9 85 50.0 21 12.4 3 1.8 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 21 12.5 53 31.5 44 26.2 35 20.8 15 8.9 3
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 37 22.2 75 44.9 34 20.4 14 8.4 7 4.2 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 62 36.5 98 57.6 10 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 1.8 4 2.4 22 13.3 46 27.7 91 54.8 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 24 14.5 60 36.1 46 27.7 30 18.1 6 3.6 5
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 45 26.6 70 41.4 24 14.2 19 11.2 11 6.5 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 37 21.9 80 47.3 33 19.5 10 5.9 9 5.3 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 41 24.3 104 61.5 14 8.3 7 4.1 3 1.8 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 61 35.9 78 45.9 19 11.2 8 4.7 4 2.4 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 83 49.1 74 43.8 7 4.1 5 3.0 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 58 34.3 95 56.2 9 5.3 5 3.0 2 1.2 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 75 44.1 75 44.1 11 6.5 7 4.1 2 1.2 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 40 23.8 81 48.2 25 14.9 15 8.9 7 4.2 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 32 18.9 70 41.4 39 23.1 21 12.4 7 4.1 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 22 12.9 59 34.7 47 27.6 33 19.4 9 5.3 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 29 17.1 65 38.2 30 17.6 33 19.4 13 7.6 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 17 10.0 13 7.6 31 18.2 44 25.9 65 38.2 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 61 35.9 77 45.3 22 12.9 6 3.5 4 2.4 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 52 30.8 69 40.8 36 21.3 6 3.6 6 3.6 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 29 17.2 83 49.1 40 23.7 14 8.3 3 1.8 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 28 16.6 76 45.0 41 24.3 20 11.8 4 2.4 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 59 34.9 71 42.0 29 17.2 5 3.0 5 3.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 37 21.9 99 58.6 19 11.2 9 5.3 5 3.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 80 47.3 62 36.7 19 11.2 7 4.1 1 0.6 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 45 26.6 77 45.6 38 22.5 5 3.0 4 2.4 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 117 70.1 47 28.1 1 0.6 0 0.0 2 1.2 4
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 64 38.6 87 52.4 12 7.2 1 0.6 2 1.2 5
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 19 11.7 52 31.9 70 42.9 14 8.6 8 4.9 8
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 44 26.3 77 46.1 33 19.8 10 6.0 3 1.8 4
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 21 12.9 42 25.8 79 48.5 15 9.2 6 3.7 8
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 9 5.5 26 15.9 53 32.3 42 25.6 34 20.7 7

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