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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 6 31.58
10TH 8 42.11
11TH 2 10.53
12TH 3 15.79

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 9 50.00
Girl 9 50.00

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 16 80.00
FATHER 1 5.00
OTHER RELATIVE 3 15.00

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 5.00
1 12 60.00
2 4 20.00
3 OR MORE 3 15.00

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 10 50.00
5 - 10 YRS 3 15.00
11 - 15 YRS 2 10.00
OVER 15 YRS 5 25.00

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 4 20.00
2 HRS 7 35.00
3 HRS 1 5.00
4 HRS 5 25.00
5 HRS 3 15.00

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 11 55.00
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 5 25.00
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 2 10.00
OTHER 2 10.00

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 20 100.00

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 5.00
1 3 15.00
2 6 30.00
3 5 25.00
4 5 25.00

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 19 95.00
YES 1 5.00

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 17 85.00
YES 3 15.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 20 100.00

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 16 80.00
YES 4 20.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 11 57.89
40 - 49 6 31.58
50 - 59 2 10.53

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 4 20.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 4 20.00
4 YR COLLEGE 11 55.00
MILITARY 1 5.00

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 3 15.79
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 4 21.05
SOME COLLEGE 9 47.37
COLLEGE GRADUATE 3 15.79

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 8 42.11
10,000 - 19,999 3 15.79
20,000 - 29,999 2 10.53
30,000 - 39,999 3 15.79
50,000 - 59,999 2 10.53
60,000 - 69,999 1 5.26

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 2 10.53
HALF A & B 6 31.58
MOSTLY B 3 15.79
HALF B & C 3 15.79
MOSTLY C 2 10.53
HALF C & D 2 10.53
MOSTLY D 1 5.26

Frequency Missing = 1


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 12 66.67
GOTTEN WORSE 2 11.11
STAYED THE SAME 4 22.22

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 2 10.53
1/2 HR OR LESS 8 42.11
1 HR 7 36.84
2 HRS 2 10.53

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 9 50.00
2 HRS 4 22.22
3 HRS 2 11.11
4 HRS 3 16.67

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 10.00
ONCE/TWICE 9 45.00
3-5 TIMES 6 30.00
5-10 TIMES 2 10.00
11+ TIMES 1 5.00

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 36.84
ONCE/TWICE 10 52.63
11+ TIMES 2 10.53

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 42.11
ONCE/TWICE 6 31.58
3-5 TIMES 2 10.53
11+ TIMES 3 15.79

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 20.00
ONCE/TWICE 8 40.00
3-5 TIMES 2 10.00
5-10 TIMES 2 10.00
11+ TIMES 4 20.00

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 57.89
ONCE/TWICE 3 15.79
3-5 TIMES 2 10.53
5-10 TIMES 2 10.53
11+ TIMES 1 5.26

Frequency Missing = 1


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 3 15.79
B 3 15.79
C 5 26.32
D 3 15.79
F 1 5.26
DONT KNOW 4 21.05

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 5 25.00
10-15 mins 6 30.00
20-30 mins 5 25.00
about one hour 2 10.00
2 hours or more 2 10.00

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 4 20.00
YES 16 80.00

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 8 40.00
YES 12 60.00

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 6 30.00
YES 14 70.00

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 5.00
YES 19 95.00

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 10 52.63
YES 9 47.37

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 5.00
RARELY 1 5.00
OCCASIONALLY 6 30.00
REGULARLY 12 60.00

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 4 20.00
OCCASIONALLY 4 20.00
REGULARLY 12 60.00

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 15.00
OCCASIONALLY 3 15.00
REGULARLY 14 70.00

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 5 29.41
YES-VIA OTHER 1 5.88
YES-VIA MEDICAID 10 58.82
NO MED INS 1 5.88

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
ESKRIDGE HIGH, 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. 6 30.0 7 35.0 4 20.0 1 5.0 2 10.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 3 15.8 7 36.8 7 36.8 1 5.3 1 5.3 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 3 15.0 10 50.0 6 30.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 7 35.0 8 40.0 4 20.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 3 15.0 10 50.0 3 15.0 2 10.0 2 10.0 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 5 26.3 6 31.6 6 31.6 1 5.3 1 5.3 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 4 20.0 8 40.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 15.0 6 30.0 6 30.0 2 10.0 3 15.0 0
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 2 10.0 7 35.0 9 45.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 4 20.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 3 15.0 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 5 26.3 6 31.6 5 26.3 2 10.5 1 5.3 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 8 40.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 0 0.0 1 5.0 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 6 30.0 5 25.0 7 35.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 10 50.0 6 30.0 4 20.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 8 40.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 4 20.0 4 20.0 10 50.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 4 22.2 3 16.7 8 44.4 2 11.1 1 5.6 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 1 5.6 2 11.1 7 38.9 3 16.7 5 27.8 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 2 10.5 1 5.3 6 31.6 5 26.3 5 26.3 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 6 30.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 2 10.0 1 5.0 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 21.1 3 15.8 7 36.8 2 10.5 3 15.8 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 6 31.6 4 21.1 6 31.6 0 0.0 3 15.8 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 1 5.0 4 20.0 7 35.0 6 30.0 2 10.0 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 5 25.0 9 45.0 5 25.0 1 5.0 0 0.0 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 3 15.0 7 35.0 7 35.0 1 5.0 2 10.0 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 7 35.0 3 15.0 6 30.0 2 10.0 2 10.0 0
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 9 45.0 6 30.0 5 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 2 10.5 6 31.6 6 31.6 3 15.8 2 10.5 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 5 25.0 9 45.0 6 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 16 84.2 2 10.5 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 11 57.9 6 31.6 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 6 30.0 7 35.0 4 20.0 1 5.0 2 10.0 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 5 25.0 8 40.0 5 25.0 0 0.0 2 10.0 0
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 20.0 8 40.0 6 30.0 1 5.0 1 5.0 0
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 4 20.0 9 45.0 4 20.0 3 15.0 0 0.0 0

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