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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 18 37.50
2ND 5 10.42
3RD 7 14.58
4TH 6 12.50
5TH 2 4.17
6TH 8 16.67
10TH 1 2.08
11TH 1 2.08

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 21 42.86
Girl 28 57.14

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 45 90.00
FATHER 4 8.00
STEPMOTHER 1 2.00

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 14.00
1 24 48.00
2 18 36.00
3 OR MORE 1 2.00

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 16 32.00
5 - 10 YRS 12 24.00
11 - 15 YRS 2 4.00
OVER 15 YRS 20 40.00

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 19 38.78
2 HRS 20 40.82
3 HRS 8 16.33
4 HRS 1 2.04
5 HRS 1 2.04

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 5 10.00
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 33 66.00
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 12 24.00

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 48 96.00
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 4.00

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 7 14.00
2 25 50.00
3 11 22.00
4 3 6.00
5 4 8.00

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 50 100.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 49 98.00
YES 1 2.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 45 90.00
YES 5 10.00

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 49 98.00
YES 1 2.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 13 26.00
30 - 39 25 50.00
40 - 49 9 18.00
50 - 59 2 4.00
60 OR OVER 1 2.00

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 7 14.89
2 YR COLL/TECH 10 21.28
4 YR COLLEGE 27 57.45
OTHER 3 6.38

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 8 16.00
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 21 42.00
SOME COLLEGE 14 28.00
COLLEGE GRADUATE 4 8.00
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 6.00

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 4 8.16
10,000 - 19,999 13 26.53
20,000 - 29,999 11 22.45
30,000 - 39,999 3 6.12
40,000 - 49,999 5 10.20
50,000 - 59,999 6 12.24
OVER $70,000 7 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 17 35.42
HALF A & B 5 10.42
MOSTLY B 2 4.17
HALF B & C 6 12.50
MOSTLY C 1 2.08
HALF C & D 1 2.08
GRADE NOT GIVEN 16 33.33

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 29 64.44
GOTTEN WORSE 4 8.89
STAYED THE SAME 12 26.67

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 10 20.41
1/2 HR OR LESS 15 30.61
1 HR 15 30.61
2 HRS 6 12.24
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 6.12

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 44 91.67
2 HRS 4 8.33

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 18 37.50
3-5 TIMES 15 31.25
5-10 TIMES 5 10.42
11+ TIMES 10 20.83

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 10.64
ONCE/TWICE 35 74.47
3-5 TIMES 5 10.64
5-10 TIMES 2 4.26

Frequency Missing = 3


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 4.08
ONCE/TWICE 38 77.55
3-5 TIMES 6 12.24
5-10 TIMES 3 6.12

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 14.29
ONCE/TWICE 11 22.45
3-5 TIMES 11 22.45
5-10 TIMES 7 14.29
11+ TIMES 13 26.53

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 14.58
ONCE/TWICE 20 41.67
3-5 TIMES 11 22.92
5-10 TIMES 6 12.50
11+ TIMES 4 8.33

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 8 16.67
B 23 47.92
C 10 20.83
D 2 4.17
F 2 4.17
DONT KNOW 3 6.25

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 3 6.25
10-15 mins 11 22.92
20-30 mins 29 60.42
about one hour 5 10.42

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 6 12.24
YES 43 87.76

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 22 44.90
YES 27 55.10

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 13 26.53
YES 36 73.47

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 4.08
YES 47 95.92

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 23 46.94
YES 26 53.06

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 2.04
OCCASIONALLY 7 14.29
REGULARLY 41 83.67

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 13 26.53
RARELY 18 36.73
OCCASIONALLY 11 22.45
REGULARLY 7 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 10 20.41
RARELY 11 22.45
OCCASIONALLY 21 42.86
REGULARLY 7 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 10 20.41
YES-VIA OTHER 11 22.45
YES-VIA MEDICAID 25 51.02
NO MED INS 3 6.12

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
DORA ELEM., 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. 21 42.9 21 42.9 3 6.1 4 8.2 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 4 8.2 21 42.9 21 42.9 1 2.0 2 4.1 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 10 20.8 24 50.0 7 14.6 4 8.3 3 6.3 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 22 44.9 18 36.7 9 18.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 6 12.2 15 30.6 15 30.6 10 20.4 3 6.1 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 9 19.1 19 40.4 14 29.8 3 6.4 2 4.3 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 8 16.7 32 66.7 3 6.3 4 8.3 1 2.1 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 2.1 0 0.0 6 12.8 13 27.7 27 57.4 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 4 8.5 18 38.3 17 36.2 3 6.4 5 10.6 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 11 22.9 23 47.9 8 16.7 5 10.4 1 2.1 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 15 30.6 22 44.9 5 10.2 7 14.3 0 0.0 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 15 30.6 27 55.1 3 6.1 3 6.1 1 2.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 24 49.0 19 38.8 3 6.1 1 2.0 2 4.1 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 28 57.1 20 40.8 0 0.0 1 2.0 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 25 51.0 20 40.8 4 8.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 21 42.9 22 44.9 4 8.2 2 4.1 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 12 24.5 26 53.1 8 16.3 2 4.1 1 2.0 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 33 67.3 15 30.6 1 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 13 27.7 14 29.8 15 31.9 4 8.5 1 2.1 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 11 22.4 21 42.9 12 24.5 1 2.0 4 8.2 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 4.2 3 6.3 8 16.7 14 29.2 21 43.8 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 17 35.4 22 45.8 7 14.6 1 2.1 1 2.1 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 16.3 23 46.9 13 26.5 3 6.1 2 4.1 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 8 16.3 16 32.7 21 42.9 3 6.1 1 2.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 12 25.0 23 47.9 9 18.8 3 6.3 1 2.1 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 18 36.7 22 44.9 4 8.2 2 4.1 3 6.1 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 14 28.6 27 55.1 6 12.2 1 2.0 1 2.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 13 26.0 31 62.0 5 10.0 0 0.0 1 2.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 18 36.0 23 46.0 5 10.0 3 6.0 1 2.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 37 74.0 13 26.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 16 32.0 28 56.0 3 6.0 2 4.0 1 2.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 4 8.0 11 22.0 29 58.0 4 8.0 2 4.0 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 13 26.0 18 36.0 11 22.0 6 12.0 2 4.0 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 10.0 16 32.0 25 50.0 2 4.0 2 4.0 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 2 4.0 5 10.0 18 36.0 13 26.0 12 24.0 0

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