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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
4TH 1 3.70
6TH 1 3.70
7TH 1 3.70
9TH 8 29.63
10TH 6 22.22
11TH 6 22.22
12TH 4 14.81

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 17 68.00
Girl 8 32.00

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 20 76.92
FATHER 3 11.54
STEPMOTHER 1 3.85
GRANDMOTHER 1 3.85
OTHER RELATIVE 1 3.85

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 18.52
1 8 29.63
2 14 51.85

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 7 26.92
5 - 10 YRS 4 15.38
11 - 15 YRS 4 15.38
OVER 15 YRS 11 42.31

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 13 48.15
2 HRS 7 25.93
3 HRS 7 25.93

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 3 11.11
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 18 66.67
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 5 18.52
OTHER 1 3.70

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 26 96.30
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 3.70

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 5 18.52
2 12 44.44
3 7 25.93
4 3 11.11

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 26 96.30
YES 1 3.70

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 23 85.19
YES 4 14.81

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 24 88.89
YES 3 11.11

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 26 96.30
YES 1 3.70

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 5 18.52
40 - 49 15 55.56
50 - 59 6 22.22
60 OR OVER 1 3.70

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 4 16.67
2 YR COLL/TECH 12 50.00
4 YR COLLEGE 8 33.33

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 3.70
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 5 18.52
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 13 48.15
SOME COLLEGE 5 18.52
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 11.11

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 1 3.70
10,000 - 19,999 8 29.63
20,000 - 29,999 1 3.70
30,000 - 39,999 3 11.11
40,000 - 49,999 7 25.93
50,000 - 59,999 2 7.41
60,000 - 69,999 2 7.41
OVER $70,000 3 11.11

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 13 48.15
HALF A & B 10 37.04
HALF B & C 3 11.11
MOSTLY C 1 3.70

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 17 77.27
GOTTEN WORSE 1 4.55
STAYED THE SAME 4 18.18

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 11.11
1/2 HR OR LESS 14 51.85
1 HR 6 22.22
2 HRS 4 14.81

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 18 66.67
2 HRS 5 18.52
3 HRS 3 11.11
6 + HRS 1 3.70

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 11.11
ONCE/TWICE 9 33.33
3-5 TIMES 11 40.74
5-10 TIMES 1 3.70
11+ TIMES 3 11.11

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 18.52
ONCE/TWICE 18 66.67
5-10 TIMES 3 11.11
11+ TIMES 1 3.70

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 33.33
ONCE/TWICE 12 44.44
3-5 TIMES 3 11.11
11+ TIMES 3 11.11

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 11.11
ONCE/TWICE 9 33.33
3-5 TIMES 8 29.63
5-10 TIMES 1 3.70
11+ TIMES 6 22.22

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 29.63
ONCE/TWICE 10 37.04
3-5 TIMES 4 14.81
5-10 TIMES 3 11.11
11+ TIMES 2 7.41

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 1 3.85
B 15 57.69
C 9 34.62
F 1 3.85

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 15.38
10-15 mins 11 42.31
20-30 mins 6 23.08
about one hour 4 15.38
2 hours or more 1 3.85

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 4 15.38
YES 22 84.62

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 9 34.62
YES 17 65.38

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 6 23.08
YES 20 76.92

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 26 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 2 7.69
YES 24 92.31

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 3 11.11
REGULARLY 24 88.89

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 7.69
RARELY 1 3.85
OCCASIONALLY 7 26.92
REGULARLY 16 61.54

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 3.85
RARELY 3 11.54
OCCASIONALLY 7 26.92
REGULARLY 15 57.69

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 11 40.74
YES-VIA OTHER 5 18.52
YES-VIA MEDICAID 8 29.63
NO MED INS 3 11.11

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
DORA HIGH, 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. 8 30.8 12 46.2 5 19.2 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 1 3.8 13 50.0 11 42.3 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 4 17.4 15 65.2 3 13.0 1 4.3 0 0.0 4
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 8 32.0 11 44.0 6 24.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 2 7.7 7 26.9 11 42.3 6 23.1 0 0.0 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 3 12.5 12 50.0 9 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 9 34.6 13 50.0 3 11.5 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 0 0.0 11 44.0 10 40.0 4 16.0 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 4 16.7 14 58.3 5 20.8 1 4.2 0 0.0 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 26.9 10 38.5 6 23.1 3 11.5 0 0.0 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 7 26.9 13 50.0 5 19.2 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 6 23.1 18 69.2 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 8 30.8 15 57.7 3 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 16 61.5 10 38.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 10 38.5 16 61.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 9 34.6 13 50.0 4 15.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 4 15.4 9 34.6 9 34.6 4 15.4 0 0.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 21 80.8 5 19.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 1 4.0 11 44.0 6 24.0 5 20.0 2 8.0 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 6 23.1 14 53.8 6 23.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 1 4.0 0 0.0 3 12.0 6 24.0 15 60.0 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 8 30.8 10 38.5 7 26.9 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 0 0.0 20 76.9 3 11.5 3 11.5 0 0.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 3 13.0 14 60.9 6 26.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 3 12.0 11 44.0 11 44.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 4 16.0 16 64.0 4 16.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 3 11.5 16 61.5 6 23.1 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 12 48.0 10 40.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 4 15.4 14 53.8 7 26.9 1 3.8 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 17 65.4 8 30.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 7 26.9 17 65.4 2 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 5 21.7 9 39.1 9 39.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 6 23.1 15 57.7 5 19.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 12.0 13 52.0 9 36.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 1 4.0 4 16.0 14 56.0 5 20.0 1 4.0 2

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