Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ROGERS MIDDLE, AFFTON 101 School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 23 34.33
7TH 24 35.82
8TH 20 29.85

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 33 50.77
Girl 32 49.23

Frequency Missing = 3


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 54 81.82
FATHER 12 18.18

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 2.99
1 28 41.79
2 35 52.24
3 OR MORE 2 2.99

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 9 13.64
5 - 10 YRS 19 28.79
11 - 15 YRS 10 15.15
OVER 15 YRS 28 42.42

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 13 19.12
2 HRS 36 52.94
3 HRS 13 19.12
4 HRS 5 7.35
6 + HRS 1 1.47

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 16 24.24
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 42 63.64
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 5 7.58
OTHER 3 4.55

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 65 98.48
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 1.52

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 21 31.82
2 30 45.45
3 6 9.09
4 5 7.58
5 1 1.52
6 3 4.55

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 47 69.12
YES 21 30.88

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 67 98.53
YES 1 1.47

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 60 88.24
YES 8 11.76

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 66 97.06
YES 2 2.94

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 1.49
30 - 39 21 31.34
40 - 49 35 52.24
50 - 59 10 14.93

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 1 1.56
2 YR COLL/TECH 16 25.00
4 YR COLLEGE 47 73.44

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 7 10.61
SOME COLLEGE 25 37.88
COLLEGE GRADUATE 29 43.94
GRADUATE SCHOOL 5 7.58

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 1 1.54
10,000 - 19,999 6 9.23
20,000 - 29,999 3 4.62
30,000 - 39,999 8 12.31
40,000 - 49,999 5 7.69
50,000 - 59,999 6 9.23
60,000 - 69,999 8 12.31
OVER $70,000 28 43.08

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 34 52.31
HALF A & B 13 20.00
MOSTLY B 10 15.38
HALF B & C 5 7.69
MOSTLY C 2 3.08
BELOW D 1 1.54

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 40 63.49
GOTTEN WORSE 6 9.52
STAYED THE SAME 17 26.98

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 1 1.52
1/2 HR OR LESS 17 25.76
1 HR 30 45.45
2 HRS 13 19.70
MORE THAN 2 HRS 5 7.58

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 41 62.12
2 HRS 18 27.27
3 HRS 7 10.61

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 32 47.76
3-5 TIMES 23 34.33
5-10 TIMES 8 11.94
11+ TIMES 4 5.97

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.52
ONCE/TWICE 53 80.30
3-5 TIMES 8 12.12
5-10 TIMES 1 1.52
11+ TIMES 3 4.55

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.49
ONCE/TWICE 44 65.67
3-5 TIMES 16 23.88
5-10 TIMES 3 4.48
11+ TIMES 3 4.48

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 20.90
ONCE/TWICE 25 37.31
3-5 TIMES 15 22.39
5-10 TIMES 8 11.94
11+ TIMES 5 7.46

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 19 28.79
ONCE/TWICE 22 33.33
3-5 TIMES 19 28.79
5-10 TIMES 1 1.52
11+ TIMES 5 7.58

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 12.12
B 37 56.06
C 16 24.24
D 2 3.03
DONT KNOW 3 4.55

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 3.03
10-15 mins 18 27.27
20-30 mins 28 42.42
about one hour 15 22.73
2 hours or more 3 4.55

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
YES 66 100.00

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 16 24.24
YES 50 75.76

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 8 12.12
YES 58 87.88

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 2.99
YES 65 97.01

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 7 10.45
YES 60 89.55

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 3 4.48
REGULARLY 64 95.52

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 6 9.09
RARELY 14 21.21
OCCASIONALLY 26 39.39
REGULARLY 20 30.30

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.49
RARELY 13 19.40
OCCASIONALLY 26 38.81
REGULARLY 27 40.30

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 55 84.62
YES-VIA OTHER 4 6.15
YES-VIA MEDICAID 4 6.15
NO MED INS 2 3.08

Frequency Missing = 3


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 16, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ROGERS MIDDLE, AFFTON 101 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. 14 20.9 41 61.2 10 14.9 2 3.0 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 6 9.1 39 59.1 17 25.8 3 4.5 1 1.5 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 13 20.0 28 43.1 15 23.1 7 10.8 2 3.1 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 32 48.5 32 48.5 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 15.2 22 33.3 22 33.3 12 18.2 0 0.0 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 13 19.7 31 47.0 16 24.2 5 7.6 1 1.5 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 17 25.4 43 64.2 5 7.5 2 3.0 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 3.0 5 7.6 31 47.0 18 27.3 10 15.2 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 15 22.4 36 53.7 13 19.4 1 1.5 2 3.0 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 12 18.2 26 39.4 20 30.3 7 10.6 1 1.5 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 15 22.7 33 50.0 16 24.2 2 3.0 0 0.0 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 18 27.3 40 60.6 4 6.1 4 6.1 0 0.0 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 28 42.4 30 45.5 7 10.6 1 1.5 0 0.0 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 28 41.8 33 49.3 5 7.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 34 50.7 32 47.8 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 16 24.2 38 57.6 11 16.7 0 0.0 1 1.5 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 13 19.7 31 47.0 13 19.7 8 12.1 1 1.5 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 11 16.4 33 49.3 15 22.4 8 11.9 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 12 18.2 19 28.8 19 28.8 12 18.2 4 6.1 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 11 16.7 33 50.0 13 19.7 6 9.1 3 4.5 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 6.1 9 13.6 17 25.8 19 28.8 17 25.8 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 16 24.2 35 53.0 11 16.7 4 6.1 0 0.0 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 4 6.1 42 63.6 14 21.2 6 9.1 0 0.0 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 17 25.8 41 62.1 8 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 8 12.1 33 50.0 15 22.7 10 15.2 0 0.0 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 26 38.2 30 44.1 10 14.7 2 2.9 0 0.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 16 24.6 40 61.5 7 10.8 1 1.5 1 1.5 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 13 19.4 37 55.2 15 22.4 2 3.0 0 0.0 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 23 34.8 35 53.0 8 12.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 48 72.7 18 27.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 27 40.9 27 40.9 10 15.2 2 3.0 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 9 13.4 19 28.4 25 37.3 10 14.9 4 6.0 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 18 26.9 27 40.3 11 16.4 6 9.0 5 7.5 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 7.5 23 34.3 32 47.8 7 10.4 0 0.0 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 3 4.5 12 18.2 27 40.9 15 22.7 9 13.6 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 16, 2007