Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
APPLETON CITY R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 28 17.83
2ND 21 13.38
3RD 15 9.55
4TH 16 10.19
5TH 16 10.19
6TH 11 7.01
7TH 7 4.46
8TH 10 6.37
9TH 8 5.10
10TH 5 3.18
11TH 11 7.01
12TH 9 5.73

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 83 53.90
Girl 71 46.10

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 134 87.01
FATHER 9 5.84
STEPMOTHER 4 2.60
STEPFATHER 1 0.65
GRANDMOTHER 5 3.25
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.65

Frequency Missing = 4


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 15 9.68
1 51 32.90
2 85 54.84
3 OR MORE 4 2.58

Frequency Missing = 3


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 43 27.39
5 - 10 YRS 15 9.55
11 - 15 YRS 25 15.92
OVER 15 YRS 74 47.13

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 46 29.49
2 HRS 68 43.59
3 HRS 31 19.87
4 HRS 4 2.56
5 HRS 4 2.56
6 + HRS 3 1.92

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 17 10.90
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 113 72.44
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 17 10.90
OTHER 9 5.77

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 151 96.79
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 2.56
HISPANIC 1 0.64

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 28 17.72
2 69 43.67
3 47 29.75
4 13 8.23
7 OR MORE 1 0.63

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 157 99.37
YES 1 0.63

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 153 96.84
YES 5 3.16

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 141 89.24
YES 17 10.76

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 155 98.10
YES 3 1.90

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 16 10.26
30 - 39 84 53.85
40 - 49 41 26.28
50 - 59 8 5.13
60 OR OVER 7 4.49

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 19 12.67
2 YR COLL/TECH 28 18.67
4 YR COLLEGE 90 60.00
MILITARY 2 1.33
OTHER 11 7.33

Frequency Missing = 8


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.64
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 12 7.69
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 63 40.38
SOME COLLEGE 42 26.92
COLLEGE GRADUATE 23 14.74
GRADUATE SCHOOL 15 9.62

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 7.69
10,000 - 19,999 16 11.19
20,000 - 29,999 24 16.78
30,000 - 39,999 28 19.58
40,000 - 49,999 24 16.78
50,000 - 59,999 16 11.19
60,000 - 69,999 12 8.39
OVER $70,000 12 8.39

Frequency Missing = 15


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 61 39.61
HALF A & B 36 23.38
MOSTLY B 8 5.19
HALF B & C 17 11.04
MOSTLY C 2 1.30
HALF C & D 5 3.25
MOSTLY D 2 1.30
GRADE NOT GIVEN 23 14.94

Frequency Missing = 4


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 67 44.08
GOTTEN WORSE 26 17.11
STAYED THE SAME 59 38.82

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 6 3.87
DOESNT DO IT 2 1.29
1/2 HR OR LESS 75 48.39
1 HR 53 34.19
2 HRS 15 9.68
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 2.58

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 119 76.77
2 HRS 24 15.48
3 HRS 7 4.52
4 HRS 3 1.94
5 HRS 1 0.65
6 + HRS 1 0.65

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 5.10
ONCE/TWICE 53 33.76
3-5 TIMES 52 33.12
5-10 TIMES 29 18.47
11+ TIMES 15 9.55

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 7.74
ONCE/TWICE 105 67.74
3-5 TIMES 33 21.29
5-10 TIMES 1 0.65
11+ TIMES 4 2.58

Frequency Missing = 3


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 15 9.74
ONCE/TWICE 76 49.35
3-5 TIMES 46 29.87
5-10 TIMES 11 7.14
11+ TIMES 6 3.90

Frequency Missing = 4


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 11.84
ONCE/TWICE 49 32.24
3-5 TIMES 40 26.32
5-10 TIMES 20 13.16
11+ TIMES 25 16.45

Frequency Missing = 6


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 25 16.45
ONCE/TWICE 56 36.84
3-5 TIMES 46 30.26
5-10 TIMES 9 5.92
11+ TIMES 16 10.53

Frequency Missing = 6


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 14 8.86
B 75 47.47
C 36 22.78
D 16 10.13
F 2 1.27
DONT KNOW 15 9.49

How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 10 6.41
10-15 mins 57 36.54
20-30 mins 60 38.46
about one hour 23 14.74
2 hours or more 6 3.85

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 15 9.62
YES 141 90.38

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 35 22.44
YES 121 77.56

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 27 17.53
YES 127 82.47

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 156 100.00

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 55 35.71
YES 99 64.29

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.27
OCCASIONALLY 8 5.10
REGULARLY 147 93.63

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 31 19.87
RARELY 27 17.31
OCCASIONALLY 42 26.92
REGULARLY 56 35.90

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 17 10.90
RARELY 14 8.97
OCCASIONALLY 59 37.82
REGULARLY 66 42.31

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 63 42.00
YES-VIA OTHER 24 16.00
YES-VIA MEDICAID 49 32.67
NO MED INS 14 9.33

Frequency Missing = 8


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
APPLETON CITY R-II 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 13.4 87 55.4 37 23.6 8 5.1 4 2.5 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 9 5.8 72 46.2 57 36.5 16 10.3 2 1.3 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 17 11.0 80 51.6 37 23.9 18 11.6 3 1.9 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 50 31.8 79 50.3 24 15.3 3 1.9 1 0.6 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 12 7.7 38 24.4 79 50.6 22 14.1 5 3.2 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 15 9.6 63 40.4 62 39.7 11 7.1 5 3.2 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 31 19.7 84 53.5 36 22.9 5 3.2 1 0.6 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 4 2.6 9 5.8 28 17.9 58 37.2 57 36.5 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 12 7.7 57 36.8 68 43.9 15 9.7 3 1.9 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 24 15.3 66 42.0 47 29.9 16 10.2 4 2.5 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 23 14.6 73 46.5 39 24.8 17 10.8 5 3.2 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 26 16.6 94 59.9 23 14.6 14 8.9 0 0.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 48 30.6 76 48.4 21 13.4 8 5.1 4 2.5 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 61 38.9 77 49.0 14 8.9 3 1.9 2 1.3 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 44 27.8 92 58.2 18 11.4 4 2.5 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 42 26.8 83 52.9 25 15.9 6 3.8 1 0.6 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 33 21.3 74 47.7 35 22.6 9 5.8 4 2.6 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 23 14.6 76 48.4 40 25.5 14 8.9 4 2.5 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 13 8.2 54 34.2 53 33.5 32 20.3 6 3.8 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 14 8.9 70 44.6 47 29.9 21 13.4 5 3.2 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 17 11.0 14 9.1 40 26.0 46 29.9 37 24.0 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 28 18.2 87 56.5 27 17.5 12 7.8 0 0.0 4
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 12.2 67 42.9 54 34.6 12 7.7 4 2.6 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 23 14.7 68 43.6 56 35.9 7 4.5 2 1.3 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 23 14.7 78 50.0 47 30.1 6 3.8 2 1.3 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 36 22.8 90 57.0 29 18.4 2 1.3 1 0.6 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 32 20.3 100 63.3 21 13.3 2 1.3 3 1.9 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 26 16.7 72 46.2 43 27.6 13 8.3 2 1.3 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 34 21.9 85 54.8 26 16.8 7 4.5 3 1.9 3
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 97 62.6 56 36.1 2 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 42 27.1 91 58.7 17 11.0 5 3.2 0 0.0 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 8 5.2 50 32.7 83 54.2 5 3.3 7 4.6 5
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 28 18.2 73 47.4 47 30.5 4 2.6 2 1.3 4
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 3.3 40 26.3 98 64.5 4 2.6 5 3.3 6
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 17 11.2 62 40.8 51 33.6 15 9.9 7 4.6 6

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008