Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
WELLSTON School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 48 26.82
2ND 18 10.06
3RD 16 8.94
4TH 28 15.64
5TH 21 11.73
6TH 8 4.47
7TH 9 5.03
8TH 12 6.70
9TH 6 3.35
10TH 8 4.47
11TH 2 1.12
12TH 3 1.68

Frequency Missing = 8


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 72 43.90
Girl 92 56.10

Frequency Missing = 23


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 142 78.02
FATHER 15 8.24
STEPMOTHER 4 2.20
STEPFATHER 3 1.65
GRANDMOTHER 4 2.20
GRANDFATHER 2 1.10
OTHER RELATIVE 12 6.59

Frequency Missing = 5


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 37 20.11
1 95 51.63
2 45 24.46
3 OR MORE 7 3.80

Frequency Missing = 3


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 83 44.62
5 - 10 YRS 50 26.88
11 - 15 YRS 14 7.53
OVER 15 YRS 39 20.97

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 23 12.43
2 HRS 63 34.05
3 HRS 51 27.57
4 HRS 26 14.05
5 HRS 15 8.11
6 + HRS 7 3.78

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 104 56.83
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 50 27.32
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 20 10.93
OTHER 9 4.92

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 1 0.54
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 183 99.46

Frequency Missing = 3


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 2.70
1 20 10.81
2 44 23.78
3 45 24.32
4 34 18.38
5 17 9.19
6 19 10.27
7 OR MORE 1 0.54

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 165 88.24
YES 22 11.76

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 176 94.12
YES 11 5.88

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 170 90.91
YES 17 9.09

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 159 85.03
YES 28 14.97

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 61 33.52
30 - 39 84 46.15
40 - 49 32 17.58
50 - 59 4 2.20
60 OR OVER 1 0.55

Frequency Missing = 5


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 28 15.73
2 YR COLL/TECH 35 19.66
4 YR COLLEGE 103 57.87
MILITARY 5 2.81
OTHER 7 3.93

Frequency Missing = 9


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 12 6.52
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 30 16.30
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 59 32.07
SOME COLLEGE 57 30.98
COLLEGE GRADUATE 20 10.87
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 3.26

Frequency Missing = 3


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 82 44.57
10,000 - 19,999 50 27.17
20,000 - 29,999 31 16.85
30,000 - 39,999 14 7.61
40,000 - 49,999 2 1.09
50,000 - 59,999 4 2.17
60,000 - 69,999 1 0.54

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 38 21.59
HALF A & B 57 32.39
MOSTLY B 16 9.09
HALF B & C 28 15.91
MOSTLY C 13 7.39
HALF C & D 7 3.98
MOSTLY D 1 0.57
GRADE NOT GIVEN 16 9.09

Frequency Missing = 11


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 77 43.75
GOTTEN WORSE 38 21.59
STAYED THE SAME 61 34.66

Frequency Missing = 11


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 8 4.42
DOESNT DO IT 2 1.10
1/2 HR OR LESS 58 32.04
1 HR 77 42.54
2 HRS 26 14.36
MORE THAN 2 HRS 10 5.52

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 113 64.20
2 HRS 37 21.02
3 HRS 10 5.68
4 HRS 8 4.55
5 HRS 6 3.41
6 + HRS 2 1.14

Frequency Missing = 11


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 4.37
ONCE/TWICE 59 32.24
3-5 TIMES 62 33.88
5-10 TIMES 23 12.57
11+ TIMES 31 16.94

Frequency Missing = 4


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 61 34.46
ONCE/TWICE 79 44.63
3-5 TIMES 20 11.30
5-10 TIMES 5 2.82
11+ TIMES 12 6.78

Frequency Missing = 10


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 52 28.89
ONCE/TWICE 63 35.00
3-5 TIMES 37 20.56
5-10 TIMES 4 2.22
11+ TIMES 24 13.33

Frequency Missing = 7


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 17 9.39
ONCE/TWICE 61 33.70
3-5 TIMES 47 25.97
5-10 TIMES 28 15.47
11+ TIMES 28 15.47

Frequency Missing = 6


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 84 47.46
ONCE/TWICE 51 28.81
3-5 TIMES 16 9.04
5-10 TIMES 6 3.39
11+ TIMES 20 11.30

Frequency Missing = 10


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 21 11.80
B 37 20.79
C 58 32.58
D 31 17.42
F 10 5.62
DONT KNOW 21 11.80

Frequency Missing = 9


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 10 5.62
10-15 mins 46 25.84
20-30 mins 73 41.01
about one hour 37 20.79
2 hours or more 12 6.74

Frequency Missing = 9


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 28 15.47
YES 153 84.53

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 71 39.89
YES 107 60.11

Frequency Missing = 9


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 29 16.11
YES 151 83.89

Frequency Missing = 7


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 1.12
YES 177 98.88

Frequency Missing = 8


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 109 61.58
YES 68 38.42

Frequency Missing = 10


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 1.11
RARELY 10 5.56
OCCASIONALLY 36 20.00
REGULARLY 132 73.33

Frequency Missing = 7


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 21 11.73
RARELY 39 21.79
OCCASIONALLY 44 24.58
REGULARLY 75 41.90

Frequency Missing = 8


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 19 10.73
RARELY 32 18.08
OCCASIONALLY 53 29.94
REGULARLY 73 41.24

Frequency Missing = 10


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 22 12.57
YES-VIA OTHER 5 2.86
YES-VIA MEDICAID 146 83.43
NO MED INS 2 1.14

Frequency Missing = 12


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
WELLSTON 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. 45 24.2 96 51.6 37 19.9 6 3.2 2 1.1 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 27 15.2 75 42.1 53 29.8 17 9.6 6 3.4 9
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 39 22.7 78 45.3 37 21.5 11 6.4 7 4.1 15
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 79 42.7 91 49.2 12 6.5 2 1.1 1 0.5 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 25 13.9 78 43.3 47 26.1 23 12.8 7 3.9 7
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 34 19.7 84 48.6 39 22.5 11 6.4 5 2.9 14
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 42 23.5 93 52.0 34 19.0 8 4.5 2 1.1 8
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 23 12.9 53 29.8 26 14.6 40 22.5 36 20.2 9
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 28 15.9 74 42.0 57 32.4 12 6.8 5 2.8 11
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 34 18.9 81 45.0 40 22.2 14 7.8 11 6.1 7
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 40 22.6 85 48.0 37 20.9 10 5.6 5 2.8 10
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 59 33.7 89 50.9 18 10.3 6 3.4 3 1.7 12
37 - My child likes attending this school. 55 30.6 80 44.4 24 13.3 13 7.2 8 4.4 7
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 81 46.0 78 44.3 12 6.8 5 2.8 0 0.0 11
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 76 42.9 80 45.2 16 9.0 5 2.8 0 0.0 10
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 40 22.6 79 44.6 38 21.5 18 10.2 2 1.1 10
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 46 26.7 80 46.5 32 18.6 11 6.4 3 1.7 15
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 17 9.7 66 37.5 40 22.7 28 15.9 25 14.2 11
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 10 5.7 39 22.3 46 26.3 37 21.1 43 24.6 12
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 33 18.2 73 40.3 47 26.0 18 9.9 10 5.5 6
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 48 27.0 53 29.8 37 20.8 24 13.5 16 9.0 9
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 57 32.4 82 46.6 28 15.9 3 1.7 6 3.4 11
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 15 8.5 42 23.7 47 26.6 34 19.2 39 22.0 10
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 40 22.6 77 43.5 49 27.7 8 4.5 3 1.7 10
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 47 26.7 81 46.0 31 17.6 11 6.3 6 3.4 11
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 51 28.3 75 41.7 39 21.7 9 5.0 6 3.3 7
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 64 35.8 95 53.1 16 8.9 3 1.7 1 0.6 8
52 - The community is proud of this school. 23 12.8 56 31.3 62 34.6 22 12.3 16 8.9 8
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 65 36.1 90 50.0 24 13.3 0 0.0 1 0.6 7
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 122 68.2 50 27.9 6 3.4 0 0.0 1 0.6 8
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 97 53.6 77 42.5 7 3.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 26 14.5 69 38.5 66 36.9 10 5.6 8 4.5 8
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 36 20.0 72 40.0 61 33.9 5 2.8 6 3.3 7
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 29 16.1 54 30.0 76 42.2 13 7.2 8 4.4 7
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 35 19.6 64 35.8 38 21.2 26 14.5 16 8.9 8

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