Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM., CLAYTON School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 36 30.25
2ND 11 9.24
3RD 26 21.85
4TH 23 19.33
5TH 23 19.33

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 65 54.17
Girl 55 45.83

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 101 83.47
FATHER 20 16.53

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 4.17
1 50 41.67
2 65 54.17

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 61 52.14
5 - 10 YRS 31 26.50
11 - 15 YRS 13 11.11
OVER 15 YRS 12 10.26

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 88 73.33
2 HRS 23 19.17
3 HRS 6 5.00
4 HRS 3 2.50

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 25 20.83
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 92 76.67
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 2 1.67
OTHER 1 0.83

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 95 81.90
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 13 11.21
ASIAN 8 6.90

Frequency Missing = 5


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.83
1 28 23.14
2 48 39.67
3 29 23.97
4 10 8.26
5 1 0.83
6 4 3.31

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 86 71.07
YES 35 28.93

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 121 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 113 93.39
YES 8 6.61

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 109 90.08
YES 12 9.92

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 1.69
30 - 39 44 37.29
40 - 49 58 49.15
50 - 59 14 11.86

Frequency Missing = 3


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 0.85
2 YR COLL/TECH 3 2.54
4 YR COLLEGE 111 94.07
OTHER 3 2.54

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.83
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 2 1.65
SOME COLLEGE 16 13.22
COLLEGE GRADUATE 25 20.66
GRADUATE SCHOOL 77 63.64

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 3 2.59
10,000 - 19,999 5 4.31
20,000 - 29,999 5 4.31
30,000 - 39,999 10 8.62
40,000 - 49,999 7 6.03
50,000 - 59,999 2 1.72
60,000 - 69,999 9 7.76
OVER $70,000 75 64.66

Frequency Missing = 5


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 28 23.73
HALF A & B 15 12.71
HALF B & C 1 0.85
GRADE NOT GIVEN 74 62.71

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 38 37.62
GOTTEN WORSE 8 7.92
STAYED THE SAME 55 54.46

Frequency Missing = 20


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 11 9.24
1/2 HR OR LESS 47 39.50
1 HR 47 39.50
2 HRS 11 9.24
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 2.52

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 112 94.92
2 HRS 4 3.39
3 HRS 1 0.85
6 + HRS 1 0.85

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 18 15.13
3-5 TIMES 33 27.73
5-10 TIMES 29 24.37
11+ TIMES 39 32.77

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 3.39
ONCE/TWICE 76 64.41
3-5 TIMES 33 27.97
5-10 TIMES 3 2.54
11+ TIMES 2 1.69

Frequency Missing = 3


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 1.67
ONCE/TWICE 47 39.17
3-5 TIMES 57 47.50
5-10 TIMES 12 10.00
11+ TIMES 2 1.67

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 3.33
ONCE/TWICE 23 19.17
3-5 TIMES 28 23.33
5-10 TIMES 18 15.00
11+ TIMES 47 39.17

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 11.86
ONCE/TWICE 26 22.03
3-5 TIMES 34 28.81
5-10 TIMES 16 13.56
11+ TIMES 28 23.73

Frequency Missing = 3


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 73 61.86
B 34 28.81
C 6 5.08
DONT KNOW 5 4.24

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 1.67
10-15 mins 13 10.83
20-30 mins 69 57.50
about one hour 27 22.50
2 hours or more 9 7.50

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 0.84
YES 118 99.16

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 28 23.33
YES 92 76.67

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 9 7.63
YES 109 92.37

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 1.68
YES 117 98.32

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 23 19.49
YES 95 80.51

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 7 5.83
REGULARLY 113 94.17

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 51 43.97
RARELY 33 28.45
OCCASIONALLY 13 11.21
REGULARLY 19 16.38

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 29 24.58
RARELY 20 16.95
OCCASIONALLY 45 38.14
REGULARLY 24 20.34

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 90 76.92
YES-VIA OTHER 19 16.24
YES-VIA MEDICAID 7 5.98
NO MED INS 1 0.85

Frequency Missing = 4


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM., CLAYTON 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. 53 44.2 52 43.3 13 10.8 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 29 24.4 74 62.2 11 9.2 5 4.2 0 0.0 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 63 52.5 49 40.8 7 5.8 1 0.8 0 0.0 1
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 64 53.3 46 38.3 10 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 22 18.5 51 42.9 27 22.7 12 10.1 7 5.9 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 49 41.2 57 47.9 9 7.6 2 1.7 2 1.7 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 45 38.1 54 45.8 14 11.9 3 2.5 2 1.7 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 0.9 2 1.8 24 21.2 33 29.2 53 46.9 8
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 59 49.2 47 39.2 6 5.0 5 4.2 3 2.5 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 38 32.2 50 42.4 24 20.3 5 4.2 1 0.8 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 53 44.9 48 40.7 10 8.5 6 5.1 1 0.8 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 64 53.8 46 38.7 7 5.9 1 0.8 1 0.8 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 80 67.2 31 26.1 7 5.9 1 0.8 0 0.0 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 84 70.0 33 27.5 1 0.8 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 60 50.0 57 47.5 1 0.8 1 0.8 1 0.8 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 57 47.5 58 48.3 4 3.3 0 0.0 1 0.8 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 49 40.8 53 44.2 10 8.3 7 5.8 1 0.8 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 66 55.0 41 34.2 10 8.3 1 0.8 2 1.7 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 68 57.1 36 30.3 12 10.1 3 2.5 0 0.0 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 37 30.8 50 41.7 24 20.0 7 5.8 2 1.7 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 1.7 10 8.5 3 2.6 36 30.8 66 56.4 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 74 62.2 42 35.3 2 1.7 1 0.8 0 0.0 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 36 30.0 71 59.2 13 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 69 58.5 43 36.4 4 3.4 2 1.7 0 0.0 3
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 60 50.0 51 42.5 7 5.8 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 70 58.3 43 35.8 5 4.2 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 54 45.4 60 50.4 4 3.4 0 0.0 1 0.8 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 80 66.1 32 26.4 8 6.6 1 0.8 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 87 73.1 27 22.7 5 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 93 77.5 26 21.7 1 0.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 68 57.1 47 39.5 2 1.7 2 1.7 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 18 15.4 25 21.4 67 57.3 5 4.3 2 1.7 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 43 36.1 51 42.9 21 17.6 3 2.5 1 0.8 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 9 7.9 14 12.3 78 68.4 9 7.9 4 3.5 7
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 25 21.6 25 21.6 40 34.5 12 10.3 14 12.1 5
60 - The school intervenes effectively when bullying behavior occurs. 16 16.2 43 43.4 28 28.3 7 7.1 5 5.1 22

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008