Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
DORA R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 18 24.00
2ND 5 6.67
3RD 7 9.33
4TH 7 9.33
5TH 2 2.67
6TH 9 12.00
7TH 1 1.33
9TH 8 10.67
10TH 7 9.33
11TH 7 9.33
12TH 4 5.33

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 38 51.35
Girl 36 48.65

Frequency Missing = 3


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 65 85.53
FATHER 7 9.21
STEPMOTHER 2 2.63
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.32
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.32

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 15.58
1 32 41.56
2 32 41.56
3 OR MORE 1 1.30

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 23 30.26
5 - 10 YRS 16 21.05
11 - 15 YRS 6 7.89
OVER 15 YRS 31 40.79

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 32 42.11
2 HRS 27 35.53
3 HRS 15 19.74
4 HRS 1 1.32
5 HRS 1 1.32

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 8 10.39
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 51 66.23
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 17 22.08
OTHER 1 1.30

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 74 96.10
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 3.90

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 12 15.58
2 37 48.05
3 18 23.38
4 6 7.79
5 4 5.19

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 76 98.70
YES 1 1.30

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 72 93.51
YES 5 6.49

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 69 89.61
YES 8 10.39

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 75 97.40
YES 2 2.60

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 13 16.88
30 - 39 30 38.96
40 - 49 24 31.17
50 - 59 8 10.39
60 OR OVER 2 2.60

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 11 15.49
2 YR COLL/TECH 22 30.99
4 YR COLLEGE 35 49.30
OTHER 3 4.23

Frequency Missing = 6


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 1.30
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 13 16.88
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 34 44.16
SOME COLLEGE 19 24.68
COLLEGE GRADUATE 4 5.19
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 7.79

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 6.58
10,000 - 19,999 21 27.63
20,000 - 29,999 12 15.79
30,000 - 39,999 6 7.89
40,000 - 49,999 12 15.79
50,000 - 59,999 8 10.53
60,000 - 69,999 2 2.63
OVER $70,000 10 13.16

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 30 40.00
HALF A & B 15 20.00
MOSTLY B 2 2.67
HALF B & C 9 12.00
MOSTLY C 2 2.67
HALF C & D 1 1.33
GRADE NOT GIVEN 16 21.33

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 46 68.66
GOTTEN WORSE 5 7.46
STAYED THE SAME 16 23.88

Frequency Missing = 10


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 13 17.11
1/2 HR OR LESS 29 38.16
1 HR 21 27.63
2 HRS 10 13.16
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 3.95

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 62 82.67
2 HRS 9 12.00
3 HRS 3 4.00
6 + HRS 1 1.33

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 4.00
ONCE/TWICE 27 36.00
3-5 TIMES 26 34.67
5-10 TIMES 6 8.00
11+ TIMES 13 17.33

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 13.51
ONCE/TWICE 53 71.62
3-5 TIMES 5 6.76
5-10 TIMES 5 6.76
11+ TIMES 1 1.35

Frequency Missing = 3


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 14.47
ONCE/TWICE 50 65.79
3-5 TIMES 9 11.84
5-10 TIMES 3 3.95
11+ TIMES 3 3.95

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 13.16
ONCE/TWICE 20 26.32
3-5 TIMES 19 25.00
5-10 TIMES 8 10.53
11+ TIMES 19 25.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 15 20.00
ONCE/TWICE 30 40.00
3-5 TIMES 15 20.00
5-10 TIMES 9 12.00
11+ TIMES 6 8.00

Frequency Missing = 2


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 9 12.16
B 38 51.35
C 19 25.68
D 2 2.70
F 3 4.05
DONT KNOW 3 4.05

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 7 9.46
10-15 mins 22 29.73
20-30 mins 35 47.30
about one hour 9 12.16
2 hours or more 1 1.35

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 10 13.33
YES 65 86.67

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 31 41.33
YES 44 58.67

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 19 25.33
YES 56 74.67

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 2.67
YES 73 97.33

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 25 33.33
YES 50 66.67

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.32
OCCASIONALLY 10 13.16
REGULARLY 65 85.53

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 15 20.00
RARELY 19 25.33
OCCASIONALLY 18 24.00
REGULARLY 23 30.67

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 11 14.67
RARELY 14 18.67
OCCASIONALLY 28 37.33
REGULARLY 22 29.33

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 21 27.63
YES-VIA OTHER 16 21.05
YES-VIA MEDICAID 33 43.42
NO MED INS 6 7.89

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
DORA R-III 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. 29 38.7 33 44.0 8 10.7 5 6.7 0 0.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 5 6.7 34 45.3 32 42.7 2 2.7 2 2.7 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 14 19.7 39 54.9 10 14.1 5 7.0 3 4.2 6
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 30 40.5 29 39.2 15 20.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 8 10.7 22 29.3 26 34.7 16 21.3 3 4.0 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 12 16.9 31 43.7 23 32.4 3 4.2 2 2.8 6
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 17 23.0 45 60.8 6 8.1 5 6.8 1 1.4 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 1.4 0 0.0 17 23.6 23 31.9 31 43.1 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 8 11.3 32 45.1 22 31.0 4 5.6 5 7.0 6
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 18 24.3 33 44.6 14 18.9 8 10.8 1 1.4 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 22 29.3 35 46.7 10 13.3 8 10.7 0 0.0 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 21 28.0 45 60.0 5 6.7 3 4.0 1 1.3 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 32 42.7 34 45.3 6 8.0 1 1.3 2 2.7 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 44 58.7 30 40.0 0 0.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 35 46.7 36 48.0 4 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 30 40.0 35 46.7 8 10.7 2 2.7 0 0.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 16 21.3 35 46.7 17 22.7 6 8.0 1 1.3 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 54 72.0 20 26.7 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 14 19.4 25 34.7 21 29.2 9 12.5 3 4.2 5
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 17 22.7 35 46.7 18 24.0 1 1.3 4 5.3 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 3 4.1 3 4.1 11 15.1 20 27.4 36 49.3 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 25 33.8 32 43.2 14 18.9 2 2.7 1 1.4 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 10.7 43 57.3 16 21.3 6 8.0 2 2.7 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 11 15.3 30 41.7 27 37.5 3 4.2 1 1.4 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 15 20.5 34 46.6 20 27.4 3 4.1 1 1.4 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 22 29.7 38 51.4 8 10.8 3 4.1 3 4.1 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 17 22.7 43 57.3 12 16.0 2 2.7 1 1.3 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 25 33.3 41 54.7 8 10.7 0 0.0 1 1.3 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 22 28.9 37 48.7 12 15.8 4 5.3 1 1.3 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 54 71.1 21 27.6 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 23 30.3 45 59.2 5 6.6 2 2.6 1 1.3 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 9 12.3 20 27.4 38 52.1 4 5.5 2 2.7 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 19 25.0 33 43.4 16 21.1 6 7.9 2 2.6 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 10.7 29 38.7 34 45.3 2 2.7 2 2.7 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 3 4.0 9 12.0 32 42.7 18 24.0 13 17.3 2

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