Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD HIGH, BRENTWOOD School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 34 41.98
10TH 13 16.05
11TH 16 19.75
12TH 18 22.22

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 36 46.75
Girl 41 53.25

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 63 78.75
FATHER 16 20.00
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.25

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 2.47
1 37 45.68
2 42 51.85

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 15 18.99
5 - 10 YRS 16 20.25
11 - 15 YRS 14 17.72
OVER 15 YRS 34 43.04

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 38 46.91
2 HRS 28 34.57
3 HRS 13 16.05
4 HRS 2 2.47

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 28 34.57
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 48 59.26
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 5 6.17

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 69 87.34
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 6 7.59
ASIAN 3 3.80
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 1.27

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 3.70
1 29 35.80
2 37 45.68
3 11 13.58
4 1 1.23

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 59 72.84
YES 22 27.16

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 80 98.77
YES 1 1.23

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 76 93.83
YES 5 6.17

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 77 95.06
YES 4 4.94

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 11 13.58
40 - 49 45 55.56
50 - 59 24 29.63
60 OR OVER 1 1.23

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 3 3.70
2 YR COLL/TECH 5 6.17
4 YR COLLEGE 72 88.89
OTHER 1 1.23

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 11 13.58
SOME COLLEGE 23 28.40
COLLEGE GRADUATE 30 37.04
GRADUATE SCHOOL 17 20.99

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 2.63
10,000 - 19,999 2 2.63
20,000 - 29,999 3 3.95
30,000 - 39,999 9 11.84
40,000 - 49,999 8 10.53
50,000 - 59,999 5 6.58
60,000 - 69,999 6 7.89
OVER $70,000 41 53.95

Frequency Missing = 5


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 38 48.72
HALF A & B 17 21.79
MOSTLY B 4 5.13
HALF B & C 15 19.23
MOSTLY C 1 1.28
HALF C & D 3 3.85

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 52 67.53
GOTTEN WORSE 5 6.49
STAYED THE SAME 20 25.97

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 1 1.25
1/2 HR OR LESS 3 3.75
1 HR 26 32.50
2 HRS 28 35.00
MORE THAN 2 HRS 22 27.50

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 53 67.09
2 HRS 19 24.05
3 HRS 6 7.59
4 HRS 1 1.27

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 5.06
ONCE/TWICE 31 39.24
3-5 TIMES 27 34.18
5-10 TIMES 10 12.66
11+ TIMES 7 8.86

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 15.19
ONCE/TWICE 56 70.89
3-5 TIMES 9 11.39
11+ TIMES 2 2.53

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 6.33
ONCE/TWICE 51 64.56
3-5 TIMES 17 21.52
5-10 TIMES 4 5.06
11+ TIMES 2 2.53

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 20.25
ONCE/TWICE 24 30.38
3-5 TIMES 15 18.99
5-10 TIMES 12 15.19
11+ TIMES 12 15.19

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 22 27.85
ONCE/TWICE 20 25.32
3-5 TIMES 8 10.13
5-10 TIMES 14 17.72
11+ TIMES 15 18.99

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 29 38.16
B 35 46.05
C 9 11.84
DONT KNOW 3 3.95

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 7 8.86
10-15 mins 14 17.72
20-30 mins 27 34.18
about one hour 21 26.58
2 hours or more 10 12.66

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 2 2.56
YES 76 97.44

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 17 21.79
YES 61 78.21

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 19 24.36
YES 59 75.64

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 9 11.54
YES 69 88.46

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 2 2.53
YES 77 97.47

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.27
OCCASIONALLY 8 10.13
REGULARLY 70 88.61

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.27
OCCASIONALLY 18 22.78
REGULARLY 60 75.95

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.27
OCCASIONALLY 18 22.78
REGULARLY 60 75.95

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 61 77.22
YES-VIA OTHER 11 13.92
YES-VIA MEDICAID 6 7.59
NO MED INS 1 1.27

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD HIGH, BRENTWOOD 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. 19 23.8 42 52.5 13 16.3 5 6.3 1 1.3 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 12 15.0 44 55.0 18 22.5 6 7.5 0 0.0 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 23 28.8 43 53.8 9 11.3 4 5.0 1 1.3 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 32 40.0 35 43.8 12 15.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 12.5 41 51.3 21 26.3 5 6.3 3 3.8 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 13 16.7 39 50.0 18 23.1 8 10.3 0 0.0 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 25 31.3 46 57.5 9 11.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 2.6 8 10.4 27 35.1 32 41.6 8 10.4 4
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 13 16.3 47 58.8 17 21.3 3 3.8 0 0.0 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 16 20.0 33 41.3 21 26.3 10 12.5 0 0.0 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 18 22.5 41 51.3 16 20.0 5 6.3 0 0.0 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 21 26.3 49 61.3 6 7.5 4 5.0 0 0.0 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 30 37.5 42 52.5 6 7.5 2 2.5 0 0.0 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 37 46.3 36 45.0 5 6.3 0 0.0 2 2.5 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 28 35.0 45 56.3 6 7.5 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 21 26.3 53 66.3 4 5.0 2 2.5 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 13 16.5 39 49.4 19 24.1 6 7.6 2 2.5 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 22 27.5 46 57.5 11 13.8 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 23 29.1 38 48.1 15 19.0 3 3.8 0 0.0 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 8 10.0 40 50.0 18 22.5 11 13.8 3 3.8 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 2.5 3 3.8 15 18.8 28 35.0 32 40.0 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 23 29.1 44 55.7 9 11.4 3 3.8 0 0.0 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 23.8 44 55.0 14 17.5 3 3.8 0 0.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 14 17.5 55 68.8 9 11.3 2 2.5 0 0.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 10 12.8 32 41.0 29 37.2 7 9.0 0 0.0 3
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 21 26.3 46 57.5 10 12.5 3 3.8 0 0.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 19 23.8 46 57.5 13 16.3 1 1.3 1 1.3 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 28 34.6 47 58.0 5 6.2 1 1.2 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 22 27.5 46 57.5 10 12.5 2 2.5 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 54 66.7 27 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 31 39.2 38 48.1 8 10.1 2 2.5 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 12 15.2 40 50.6 23 29.1 2 2.5 2 2.5 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 20 25.0 35 43.8 15 18.8 4 5.0 6 7.5 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 10.1 25 31.6 36 45.6 7 8.9 3 3.8 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 3 3.8 12 15.0 33 41.3 20 25.0 12 15.0 1
60 - My child would benefit from more instructional time in school. 7 8.9 28 35.4 18 22.8 15 19.0 11 13.9 2
61 - To provide more time, I would support an extended school year. 5 6.3 13 16.5 16 20.3 24 30.4 21 26.6 2
62 - To provide more time, I would support an extended instructional day. 4 5.1 21 26.6 17 21.5 18 22.8 19 24.1 2
63 - My district should expand its preschool programs. 12 15.2 19 24.1 40 50.6 7 8.9 1 1.3 2

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