Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
OSCEOLA JR.-SR. HIGH, OSCEOLA School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 9 10.98
8TH 20 24.39
9TH 16 19.51
10TH 14 17.07
11TH 11 13.41
12TH 12 14.63

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 42 53.16
Girl 37 46.84

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 61 75.31
FATHER 8 9.88
STEPMOTHER 1 1.23
STEPFATHER 2 2.47
GRANDMOTHER 6 7.41
GRANDFATHER 1 1.23
UNRELATED 2 2.47

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 6.10
1 30 36.59
2 45 54.88
3 OR MORE 2 2.44

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 9 10.98
5 - 10 YRS 21 25.61
11 - 15 YRS 12 14.63
OVER 15 YRS 40 48.78

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 24 29.27
2 HRS 30 36.59
3 HRS 19 23.17
4 HRS 7 8.54
5 HRS 2 2.44

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 13 15.66
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 49 59.04
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 15 18.07
OTHER 6 7.23

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 82 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 3.66
1 26 31.71
2 32 39.02
3 14 17.07
4 6 7.32
5 1 1.22

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 75 90.36
YES 8 9.64

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 78 93.98
YES 5 6.02

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 77 92.77
YES 6 7.23

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 83 100.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 24 29.27
40 - 49 39 47.56
50 - 59 15 18.29
60 OR OVER 4 4.88

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 8 9.76
2 YR COLL/TECH 25 30.49
4 YR COLLEGE 44 53.66
MILITARY 1 1.22
OTHER 4 4.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 4.88
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 34 41.46
SOME COLLEGE 22 26.83
COLLEGE GRADUATE 9 10.98
GRADUATE SCHOOL 13 15.85

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 6.17
10,000 - 19,999 9 11.11
20,000 - 29,999 5 6.17
30,000 - 39,999 15 18.52
40,000 - 49,999 13 16.05
50,000 - 59,999 12 14.81
60,000 - 69,999 4 4.94
OVER $70,000 18 22.22

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 30 37.50
HALF A & B 23 28.75
MOSTLY B 7 8.75
HALF B & C 9 11.25
MOSTLY C 4 5.00
HALF C & D 6 7.50
MOSTLY D 1 1.25

Frequency Missing = 3


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 54.88
GOTTEN WORSE 6 7.32
STAYED THE SAME 31 37.80

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 11 13.25
DOESNT DO IT 3 3.61
1/2 HR OR LESS 29 34.94
1 HR 28 33.73
2 HRS 8 9.64
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 4.82

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 58 71.60
2 HRS 18 22.22
3 HRS 3 3.70
4 HRS 1 1.23
5 HRS 1 1.23

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.20
ONCE/TWICE 41 49.40
3-5 TIMES 19 22.89
5-10 TIMES 11 13.25
11+ TIMES 11 13.25

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 17.07
ONCE/TWICE 57 69.51
3-5 TIMES 6 7.32
5-10 TIMES 1 1.22
11+ TIMES 4 4.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 8.43
ONCE/TWICE 54 65.06
3-5 TIMES 17 20.48
11+ TIMES 5 6.02

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 13.41
ONCE/TWICE 19 23.17
3-5 TIMES 21 25.61
5-10 TIMES 9 10.98
11+ TIMES 22 26.83

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 24.10
ONCE/TWICE 14 16.87
3-5 TIMES 14 16.87
5-10 TIMES 13 15.66
11+ TIMES 22 26.51

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 24 29.27
B 37 45.12
C 14 17.07
D 2 2.44
F 3 3.66
DONT KNOW 2 2.44

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 19 22.89
10-15 mins 18 21.69
20-30 mins 27 32.53
about one hour 16 19.28
2 hours or more 3 3.61

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 4 4.82
YES 79 95.18

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 15 18.07
YES 68 81.93

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 19 22.89
YES 64 77.11

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 8 9.64
YES 75 90.36

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 28 33.73
YES 55 66.27

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 12 14.46
REGULARLY 71 85.54

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 8 9.64
OCCASIONALLY 24 28.92
REGULARLY 51 61.45

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 6.10
OCCASIONALLY 26 31.71
REGULARLY 51 62.20

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 43 51.81
YES-VIA OTHER 9 10.84
YES-VIA MEDICAID 20 24.10
NO MED INS 11 13.25

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
OSCEOLA JR.-SR. HIGH, OSCEOLA 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. 23 27.7 40 48.2 15 18.1 5 6.0 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 15 18.1 34 41.0 30 36.1 3 3.6 1 1.2 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 18 21.7 35 42.2 21 25.3 8 9.6 1 1.2 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 35 42.7 34 41.5 12 14.6 1 1.2 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 11 13.3 28 33.7 27 32.5 15 18.1 2 2.4 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 11 13.6 27 33.3 28 34.6 11 13.6 4 4.9 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 25 30.1 45 54.2 12 14.5 1 1.2 0 0.0 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 1.3 3 3.8 10 12.7 40 50.6 25 31.6 4
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 10 12.5 35 43.8 24 30.0 9 11.3 2 2.5 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 18 21.7 33 39.8 21 25.3 9 10.8 2 2.4 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 16 19.3 39 47.0 21 25.3 6 7.2 1 1.2 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 25 30.1 39 47.0 16 19.3 3 3.6 0 0.0 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 36 44.4 32 39.5 9 11.1 3 3.7 1 1.2 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 39 47.0 39 47.0 4 4.8 1 1.2 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 32 38.6 34 41.0 10 12.0 7 8.4 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 29 34.9 41 49.4 9 10.8 3 3.6 1 1.2 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 15 18.1 33 39.8 24 28.9 10 12.0 1 1.2 0
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 12 14.8 44 54.3 19 23.5 6 7.4 0 0.0 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 12 14.5 43 51.8 20 24.1 7 8.4 1 1.2 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 10 12.0 37 44.6 19 22.9 11 13.3 6 7.2 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 5 6.0 6 7.2 7 8.4 28 33.7 37 44.6 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 23 28.0 41 50.0 14 17.1 3 3.7 1 1.2 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 16 19.3 47 56.6 13 15.7 6 7.2 1 1.2 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 17 20.5 35 42.2 19 22.9 10 12.0 2 2.4 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 15 18.1 32 38.6 20 24.1 12 14.5 4 4.8 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 29 34.9 37 44.6 14 16.9 2 2.4 1 1.2 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 21 25.3 47 56.6 10 12.0 4 4.8 1 1.2 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 26 31.3 47 56.6 8 9.6 2 2.4 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 23 27.7 41 49.4 15 18.1 3 3.6 1 1.2 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 57 68.7 25 30.1 1 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 36 43.4 35 42.2 11 13.3 1 1.2 0 0.0 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 19 22.9 31 37.3 28 33.7 4 4.8 1 1.2 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 41 49.4 26 31.3 13 15.7 2 2.4 1 1.2 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 20.5 41 49.4 21 25.3 3 3.6 1 1.2 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 10 12.0 21 25.3 32 38.6 9 10.8 11 13.3 0

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