Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE HIGH, PLEASANT HOPE R-VI School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
5TH 1 0.71
9TH 33 23.40
10TH 39 27.66
11TH 41 29.08
12TH 27 19.15

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 75 54.35
Girl 63 45.65

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 97 68.79
FATHER 29 20.57
STEPMOTHER 5 3.55
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.42
GRANDFATHER 1 0.71
OTHER RELATIVE 4 2.84
UNRELATED 3 2.13

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 1.42
1 57 40.43
2 77 54.61
3 OR MORE 5 3.55

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 27 19.01
5 - 10 YRS 29 20.42
11 - 15 YRS 19 13.38
OVER 15 YRS 67 47.18

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 39 27.86
2 HRS 49 35.00
3 HRS 31 22.14
4 HRS 17 12.14
5 HRS 3 2.14
6 + HRS 1 0.71

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 20 14.18
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 94 66.67
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 23 16.31
OTHER 4 2.84

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 138 97.87
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 1.42
HISPANIC 1 0.71

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 3.52
1 49 34.51
2 54 38.03
3 27 19.01
4 6 4.23
6 1 0.70

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 128 90.14
YES 14 9.86

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 129 90.85
YES 13 9.15

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 129 90.85
YES 13 9.15

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 138 97.18
YES 4 2.82

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 0.71
30 - 39 33 23.57
40 - 49 85 60.71
50 - 59 20 14.29
60 OR OVER 1 0.71

Frequency Missing = 2


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 31 22.30
2 YR COLL/TECH 34 24.46
4 YR COLLEGE 65 46.76
MILITARY 4 2.88
OTHER 5 3.60

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.71
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 6.43
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 51 36.43
SOME COLLEGE 41 29.29
COLLEGE GRADUATE 29 20.71
GRADUATE SCHOOL 9 6.43

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 3.70
10,000 - 19,999 8 5.93
20,000 - 29,999 21 15.56
30,000 - 39,999 19 14.07
40,000 - 49,999 22 16.30
50,000 - 59,999 13 9.63
60,000 - 69,999 19 14.07
OVER $70,000 28 20.74

Frequency Missing = 7


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 40 29.20
HALF A & B 36 26.28
MOSTLY B 9 6.57
HALF B & C 24 17.52
MOSTLY C 7 5.11
HALF C & D 6 4.38
MOSTLY D 9 6.57
BELOW D 6 4.38

Frequency Missing = 5


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 45 33.33
GOTTEN WORSE 22 16.30
STAYED THE SAME 68 50.37

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 6 4.32
DOESNT DO IT 2 1.44
1/2 HR OR LESS 37 26.62
1 HR 66 47.48
2 HRS 23 16.55
MORE THAN 2 HRS 5 3.60

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 98 70.50
2 HRS 29 20.86
3 HRS 7 5.04
4 HRS 4 2.88
5 HRS 1 0.72

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 6.52
ONCE/TWICE 81 58.70
3-5 TIMES 36 26.09
5-10 TIMES 3 2.17
11+ TIMES 9 6.52

Frequency Missing = 4


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 14.49
ONCE/TWICE 94 68.12
3-5 TIMES 16 11.59
5-10 TIMES 6 4.35
11+ TIMES 2 1.45

Frequency Missing = 4


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 6.47
ONCE/TWICE 81 58.27
3-5 TIMES 41 29.50
5-10 TIMES 4 2.88
11+ TIMES 4 2.88

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 39 28.47
ONCE/TWICE 57 41.61
3-5 TIMES 21 15.33
5-10 TIMES 8 5.84
11+ TIMES 12 8.76

Frequency Missing = 5


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 48 34.78
ONCE/TWICE 48 34.78
3-5 TIMES 20 14.49
5-10 TIMES 6 4.35
11+ TIMES 16 11.59

Frequency Missing = 4


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 6 4.41
B 46 33.82
C 53 38.97
D 21 15.44
F 2 1.47
DONT KNOW 8 5.88

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 23 16.67
10-15 mins 35 25.36
20-30 mins 42 30.43
about one hour 29 21.01
2 hours or more 9 6.52

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 5 3.62
YES 133 96.38

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 44 31.88
YES 94 68.12

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 47 34.06
YES 91 65.94

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 11 7.97
YES 127 92.03

Frequency Missing = 4


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 33 23.91
YES 105 76.09

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.45
OCCASIONALLY 19 13.77
REGULARLY 117 84.78

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 6 4.35
OCCASIONALLY 38 27.54
REGULARLY 94 68.12

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 2.17
OCCASIONALLY 37 26.81
REGULARLY 98 71.01

Frequency Missing = 4


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 76 56.72
YES-VIA OTHER 14 10.45
YES-VIA MEDICAID 26 19.40
NO MED INS 18 13.43

Frequency Missing = 8


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE HIGH, PLEASANT HOPE R-VI 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. 17 12.3 75 54.3 26 18.8 19 13.8 1 0.7 4
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 10 7.2 65 47.1 41 29.7 20 14.5 2 1.4 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 14 10.3 68 50.0 33 24.3 17 12.5 4 2.9 6
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 23 16.9 84 61.8 21 15.4 6 4.4 2 1.5 6
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 5 3.8 35 26.3 54 40.6 34 25.6 5 3.8 9
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 11 8.3 69 51.9 35 26.3 11 8.3 7 5.3 9
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 19 14.0 67 49.3 43 31.6 6 4.4 1 0.7 6
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 2.2 23 17.0 44 32.6 48 35.6 17 12.6 7
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 11 8.1 54 40.0 55 40.7 11 8.1 4 3.0 7
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 11 8.1 66 48.5 34 25.0 19 14.0 6 4.4 6
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 13 9.6 69 50.7 26 19.1 24 17.6 4 2.9 6
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 19 14.0 93 68.4 15 11.0 8 5.9 1 0.7 6
37 - My child likes attending this school. 37 27.2 62 45.6 21 15.4 13 9.6 3 2.2 6
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 32 23.5 80 58.8 18 13.2 6 4.4 0 0.0 6
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 34 25.0 84 61.8 16 11.8 2 1.5 0 0.0 6
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 21 15.4 88 64.7 20 14.7 5 3.7 2 1.5 6
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 9 6.7 66 49.3 29 21.6 21 15.7 9 6.7 8
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 11 8.1 70 51.9 40 29.6 12 8.9 2 1.5 7
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 6 4.4 42 31.1 47 34.8 30 22.2 10 7.4 7
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 9 6.7 62 46.3 48 35.8 9 6.7 6 4.5 8
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 11 8.1 17 12.6 32 23.7 50 37.0 25 18.5 7
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 18 13.3 84 62.2 22 16.3 9 6.7 2 1.5 7
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 11 8.1 74 54.4 33 24.3 13 9.6 5 3.7 6
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 12 8.9 76 56.3 33 24.4 7 5.2 7 5.2 7
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 5 3.7 57 42.5 47 35.1 23 17.2 2 1.5 8
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 22 16.2 73 53.7 33 24.3 8 5.9 0 0.0 6
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 22 16.2 78 57.4 25 18.4 10 7.4 1 0.7 6
52 - The community is proud of this school. 22 15.8 74 53.2 32 23.0 10 7.2 1 0.7 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 25 18.0 89 64.0 16 11.5 9 6.5 0 0.0 3
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 79 56.8 58 41.7 1 0.7 1 0.7 0 0.0 3
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 37 26.6 89 64.0 10 7.2 3 2.2 0 0.0 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 14 10.1 66 47.5 37 26.6 15 10.8 7 5.0 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 20 14.3 72 51.4 39 27.9 6 4.3 3 2.1 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 21 15.2 66 47.8 44 31.9 5 3.6 2 1.4 4
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 7 5.0 25 18.0 58 41.7 33 23.7 16 11.5 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008