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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 23 27.71
2ND 20 24.10
3RD 9 10.84
4TH 10 12.05
5TH 10 12.05
6TH 11 13.25

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 39 48.75
Girl 41 51.25

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 71 84.52
FATHER 9 10.71
STEPMOTHER 2 2.38
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.19
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.19

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 4.71
1 27 31.76
2 53 62.35
3 OR MORE 1 1.18

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 27 31.76
5 - 10 YRS 16 18.82
11 - 15 YRS 5 5.88
OVER 15 YRS 37 43.53

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 30 35.29
2 HRS 38 44.71
3 HRS 8 9.41
4 HRS 7 8.24
5 HRS 2 2.35

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 10 11.76
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 63 74.12
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 11 12.94
OTHER 1 1.18

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 84 98.82
HISPANIC 1 1.18

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 12 14.12
2 36 42.35
3 23 27.06
4 10 11.76
5 4 4.71

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 78 91.76
YES 7 8.24

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 85 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 73 85.88
YES 12 14.12

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 85 100.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 24 28.24
30 - 39 44 51.76
40 - 49 15 17.65
50 - 59 1 1.18
60 OR OVER 1 1.18

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 6.41
2 YR COLL/TECH 17 21.79
4 YR COLLEGE 51 65.38
MILITARY 2 2.56
OTHER 3 3.85

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 12 14.12
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 29 34.12
SOME COLLEGE 21 24.71
COLLEGE GRADUATE 20 23.53
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 3.53

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 6 7.23
10,000 - 19,999 4 4.82
20,000 - 29,999 13 15.66
30,000 - 39,999 4 4.82
40,000 - 49,999 12 14.46
50,000 - 59,999 25 30.12
60,000 - 69,999 11 13.25
OVER $70,000 8 9.64

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 30 36.14
HALF A & B 26 31.33
MOSTLY B 2 2.41
HALF B & C 12 14.46
MOSTLY C 3 3.61
HALF C & D 3 3.61
MOSTLY D 1 1.20
GRADE NOT GIVEN 6 7.23

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 42 50.60
GOTTEN WORSE 10 12.05
STAYED THE SAME 31 37.35

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 9 10.71
1/2 HR OR LESS 26 30.95
1 HR 39 46.43
2 HRS 9 10.71
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 1.19

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 70 82.35
2 HRS 12 14.12
3 HRS 3 3.53

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 5.88
ONCE/TWICE 34 40.00
3-5 TIMES 20 23.53
5-10 TIMES 8 9.41
11+ TIMES 18 21.18

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 9.41
ONCE/TWICE 67 78.82
3-5 TIMES 9 10.59
11+ TIMES 1 1.18

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 11.76
ONCE/TWICE 52 61.18
3-5 TIMES 19 22.35
5-10 TIMES 2 2.35
11+ TIMES 2 2.35

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 16.67
ONCE/TWICE 34 40.48
3-5 TIMES 16 19.05
5-10 TIMES 3 3.57
11+ TIMES 17 20.24

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 17 20.00
ONCE/TWICE 36 42.35
3-5 TIMES 17 20.00
5-10 TIMES 7 8.24
11+ TIMES 8 9.41

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 23 27.38
B 32 38.10
C 18 21.43
D 6 7.14
F 3 3.57
DONT KNOW 2 2.38

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 2.35
10-15 mins 18 21.18
20-30 mins 48 56.47
about one hour 12 14.12
2 hours or more 5 5.88

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 8 9.41
YES 77 90.59

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 13 15.29
YES 72 84.71

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 19 22.35
YES 66 77.65

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 85 100.00

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 39 46.43
YES 45 53.57

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 8 9.41
REGULARLY 77 90.59

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 30 35.29
RARELY 17 20.00
OCCASIONALLY 24 28.24
REGULARLY 14 16.47

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 20 23.53
RARELY 14 16.47
OCCASIONALLY 31 36.47
REGULARLY 20 23.53

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 44 52.38
YES-VIA OTHER 6 7.14
YES-VIA MEDICAID 26 30.95
NO MED INS 8 9.52

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
OSAGE CO. ELEM., 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. 26 30.6 43 50.6 9 10.6 5 5.9 2 2.4 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 18 21.2 40 47.1 18 21.2 5 5.9 4 4.7 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 21 25.3 44 53.0 8 9.6 8 9.6 2 2.4 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 41 48.2 37 43.5 7 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 18 21.2 30 35.3 17 20.0 15 17.6 5 5.9 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 29 34.5 35 41.7 14 16.7 3 3.6 3 3.6 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 34 40.0 45 52.9 6 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 1.2 2 2.4 7 8.4 19 22.9 54 65.1 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 17 20.7 29 35.4 19 23.2 13 15.9 4 4.9 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 26 30.6 32 37.6 12 14.1 9 10.6 6 7.1 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 25 29.4 35 41.2 15 17.6 6 7.1 4 4.7 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 27 31.8 47 55.3 7 8.2 2 2.4 2 2.4 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 40 47.1 32 37.6 9 10.6 1 1.2 3 3.5 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 52 61.2 29 34.1 1 1.2 3 3.5 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 39 45.9 40 47.1 4 4.7 2 2.4 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 40 47.1 35 41.2 5 5.9 4 4.7 1 1.2 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 25 29.4 41 48.2 10 11.8 8 9.4 1 1.2 0
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 18 21.4 27 32.1 24 28.6 10 11.9 5 6.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 17 20.0 27 31.8 21 24.7 15 17.6 5 5.9 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 20 23.5 28 32.9 16 18.8 12 14.1 9 10.6 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 12 14.1 8 9.4 12 14.1 20 23.5 33 38.8 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 40 47.1 35 41.2 5 5.9 3 3.5 2 2.4 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 27 32.1 34 40.5 16 19.0 3 3.6 4 4.8 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 21 24.7 35 41.2 21 24.7 6 7.1 2 2.4 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 20 23.5 42 49.4 15 17.6 6 7.1 2 2.4 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 39 45.9 30 35.3 12 14.1 2 2.4 2 2.4 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 25 29.4 44 51.8 11 12.9 2 2.4 3 3.5 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 43 51.2 25 29.8 12 14.3 3 3.6 1 1.2 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 28 33.3 34 40.5 18 21.4 2 2.4 2 2.4 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 64 77.1 18 21.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 1.2 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 38 45.8 37 44.6 7 8.4 0 0.0 1 1.2 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 10 12.7 21 26.6 38 48.1 9 11.4 1 1.3 6
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 25 30.1 38 45.8 14 16.9 5 6.0 1 1.2 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 14 17.3 20 24.7 39 48.1 6 7.4 2 2.5 4
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 7 8.8 15 18.8 22 27.5 20 25.0 16 20.0 5

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