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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
5TH 9 13.85
6TH 21 32.31
7TH 16 24.62
8TH 19 29.23

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 28 45.16
Girl 34 54.84

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 51 78.46
FATHER 7 10.77
STEPMOTHER 2 3.08
STEPFATHER 2 3.08
GRANDMOTHER 2 3.08
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.54

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 7.69
1 26 40.00
2 31 47.69
3 OR MORE 3 4.62

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 14 21.54
5 - 10 YRS 23 35.38
11 - 15 YRS 9 13.85
OVER 15 YRS 19 29.23

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 23 35.38
2 HRS 19 29.23
3 HRS 17 26.15
4 HRS 4 6.15
6 + HRS 2 3.08

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 9 13.85
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 43 66.15
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 7 10.77
OTHER 6 9.23

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 61 93.85
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 3.08
HISPANIC 2 3.08

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 13 20.00
2 28 43.08
3 16 24.62
4 5 7.69
6 3 4.62

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 56 84.85
YES 10 15.15

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 62 93.94
YES 4 6.06

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 58 87.88
YES 8 12.12

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 65 98.48
YES 1 1.52

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 1.54
30 - 39 29 44.62
40 - 49 30 46.15
50 - 59 3 4.62
60 OR OVER 2 3.08

Frequency Missing = 1


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 11.11
2 YR COLL/TECH 10 15.87
4 YR COLLEGE 40 63.49
MILITARY 3 4.76
OTHER 3 4.76

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 6 9.38
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 23 35.94
SOME COLLEGE 12 18.75
COLLEGE GRADUATE 17 26.56
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 9.38

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 1 1.72
10,000 - 19,999 9 15.52
20,000 - 29,999 11 18.97
30,000 - 39,999 4 6.90
40,000 - 49,999 9 15.52
50,000 - 59,999 5 8.62
60,000 - 69,999 4 6.90
OVER $70,000 15 25.86

Frequency Missing = 8


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 27 40.91
HALF A & B 25 37.88
HALF B & C 6 9.09
MOSTLY C 3 4.55
HALF C & D 5 7.58

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 28 44.44
GOTTEN WORSE 8 12.70
STAYED THE SAME 27 42.86

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 6 9.68
DOESNT DO IT 2 3.23
1/2 HR OR LESS 20 32.26
1 HR 23 37.10
2 HRS 8 12.90
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 4.84

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 54 85.71
2 HRS 9 14.29

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 4.55
ONCE/TWICE 30 45.45
3-5 TIMES 20 30.30
5-10 TIMES 5 7.58
11+ TIMES 8 12.12

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 9.38
ONCE/TWICE 37 57.81
3-5 TIMES 20 31.25
5-10 TIMES 1 1.56

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 4.62
ONCE/TWICE 37 56.92
3-5 TIMES 19 29.23
11+ TIMES 6 9.23

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 15.38
ONCE/TWICE 26 40.00
3-5 TIMES 12 18.46
5-10 TIMES 7 10.77
11+ TIMES 10 15.38

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 35.38
ONCE/TWICE 18 27.69
3-5 TIMES 12 18.46
5-10 TIMES 5 7.69
11+ TIMES 7 10.77

Frequency Missing = 1


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 10 15.15
B 16 24.24
C 26 39.39
D 9 13.64
F 1 1.52
DONT KNOW 4 6.06

How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 5 7.94
10-15 mins 12 19.05
20-30 mins 23 36.51
about one hour 12 19.05
2 hours or more 11 17.46

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 6 9.23
YES 59 90.77

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 20 30.77
YES 45 69.23

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 19.70
YES 53 80.30

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.52
YES 65 98.48

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 17 26.15
YES 48 73.85

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.52
OCCASIONALLY 4 6.06
REGULARLY 61 92.42

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 3.03
RARELY 9 13.64
OCCASIONALLY 26 39.39
REGULARLY 29 43.94

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 3.03
OCCASIONALLY 24 36.36
REGULARLY 40 60.61

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 30 46.88
YES-VIA OTHER 8 12.50
YES-VIA MEDICAID 18 28.13
NO MED INS 8 12.50

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE MIDDLE, 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. 13 19.7 39 59.1 10 15.2 4 6.1 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 10 15.4 25 38.5 24 36.9 5 7.7 1 1.5 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 13 20.3 28 43.8 16 25.0 6 9.4 1 1.6 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 33 50.8 21 32.3 11 16.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 5 7.6 25 37.9 17 25.8 14 21.2 5 7.6 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 10 15.2 30 45.5 19 28.8 6 9.1 1 1.5 0
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 17 25.8 32 48.5 16 24.2 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 2 3.1 20 30.8 22 33.8 21 32.3 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 11 17.7 20 32.3 25 40.3 6 9.7 0 0.0 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 16 24.6 20 30.8 17 26.2 11 16.9 1 1.5 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 14 21.2 31 47.0 15 22.7 4 6.1 2 3.0 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 13 20.0 43 66.2 8 12.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 23 34.8 31 47.0 6 9.1 5 7.6 1 1.5 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 35 53.0 22 33.3 7 10.6 1 1.5 1 1.5 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 33 50.0 25 37.9 6 9.1 1 1.5 1 1.5 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 14 21.2 37 56.1 13 19.7 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 10 15.6 28 43.8 15 23.4 9 14.1 2 3.1 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 18 27.3 40 60.6 8 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 7 10.6 21 31.8 21 31.8 12 18.2 5 7.6 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 10 15.4 29 44.6 23 35.4 3 4.6 0 0.0 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 5 7.6 10 15.2 10 15.2 16 24.2 25 37.9 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 17 25.8 26 39.4 13 19.7 8 12.1 2 3.0 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 12 18.5 25 38.5 22 33.8 6 9.2 0 0.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 12 18.5 27 41.5 22 33.8 4 6.2 0 0.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 11 16.7 26 39.4 22 33.3 6 9.1 1 1.5 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 18 27.3 33 50.0 12 18.2 2 3.0 1 1.5 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 17 25.8 36 54.5 10 15.2 2 3.0 1 1.5 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 13 19.7 35 53.0 14 21.2 3 4.5 1 1.5 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 22 33.3 31 47.0 11 16.7 1 1.5 1 1.5 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 50 75.8 15 22.7 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 26 39.4 37 56.1 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 10 15.4 18 27.7 26 40.0 10 15.4 1 1.5 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 19 29.2 31 47.7 12 18.5 3 4.6 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 9.4 23 35.9 27 42.2 6 9.4 2 3.1 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 4 6.1 8 12.1 22 33.3 20 30.3 12 18.2 0

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