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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 8 27.59
7TH 9 31.03
8TH 12 41.38

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 12 41.38
Girl 17 58.62

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 24 80.00
STEPFATHER 1 3.33
GRANDMOTHER 1 3.33
OTHER RELATIVE 4 13.33

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 25.81
1 16 51.61
2 5 16.13
3 OR MORE 2 6.45

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 15 48.39
5 - 10 YRS 7 22.58
11 - 15 YRS 5 16.13
OVER 15 YRS 4 12.90

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 2 6.45
2 HRS 4 12.90
3 HRS 13 41.94
4 HRS 3 9.68
5 HRS 6 19.35
6 + HRS 3 9.68

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 21 67.74
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 6 19.35
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 3 9.68
OTHER 1 3.23

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 30 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 1 3.33
2 9 30.00
3 6 20.00
4 7 23.33
5 3 10.00
6 3 10.00
7 OR MORE 1 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 27 87.10
YES 4 12.90

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 29 93.55
YES 2 6.45

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 24 77.42
YES 7 22.58

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 3 9.68
30 - 39 18 58.06
40 - 49 9 29.03
60 OR OVER 1 3.23

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 4 14.29
2 YR COLL/TECH 5 17.86
4 YR COLLEGE 16 57.14
OTHER 3 10.71

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 3.23
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 12.90
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 13 41.94
SOME COLLEGE 8 25.81
COLLEGE GRADUATE 5 16.13

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 15 48.39
10,000 - 19,999 6 19.35
20,000 - 29,999 5 16.13
30,000 - 39,999 5 16.13

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 5 17.24
HALF A & B 10 34.48
MOSTLY B 2 6.90
HALF B & C 6 20.69
MOSTLY C 4 13.79
HALF C & D 2 6.90

Frequency Missing = 2


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 42.86
GOTTEN WORSE 7 25.00
STAYED THE SAME 9 32.14

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 1 3.23
DOESNT DO IT 1 3.23
1/2 HR OR LESS 7 22.58
1 HR 11 35.48
2 HRS 6 19.35
MORE THAN 2 HRS 5 16.13

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 14 48.28
2 HRS 9 31.03
4 HRS 3 10.34
5 HRS 1 3.45
6 + HRS 2 6.90

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 12.90
ONCE/TWICE 12 38.71
3-5 TIMES 8 25.81
5-10 TIMES 5 16.13
11+ TIMES 2 6.45

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 34.48
ONCE/TWICE 8 27.59
3-5 TIMES 6 20.69
5-10 TIMES 1 3.45
11+ TIMES 4 13.79

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 29.03
ONCE/TWICE 12 38.71
3-5 TIMES 5 16.13
5-10 TIMES 1 3.23
11+ TIMES 4 12.90

Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 9.68
ONCE/TWICE 14 45.16
3-5 TIMES 5 16.13
5-10 TIMES 6 19.35
11+ TIMES 3 9.68

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 64.52
ONCE/TWICE 6 19.35
3-5 TIMES 1 3.23
11+ TIMES 4 12.90

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 10.34
B 7 24.14
C 12 41.38
D 3 10.34
DONT KNOW 4 13.79

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
10-15 mins 3 10.34
20-30 mins 11 37.93
about one hour 11 37.93
2 hours or more 4 13.79

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 6 20.00
YES 24 80.00

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 13 43.33
YES 17 56.67

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 4 13.33
YES 26 86.67

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.33
YES 29 96.67

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 17 56.67
YES 13 43.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 3.33
OCCASIONALLY 7 23.33
REGULARLY 22 73.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 6.67
OCCASIONALLY 9 30.00
REGULARLY 19 63.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 3.45
RARELY 1 3.45
OCCASIONALLY 9 31.03
REGULARLY 18 62.07

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 2 6.90
YES-VIA MEDICAID 26 89.66
NO MED INS 1 3.45

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BISHOP MIDDLE, 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. 9 29.0 17 54.8 5 16.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 4 14.3 16 57.1 6 21.4 2 7.1 0 0.0 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 6 23.1 14 53.8 5 19.2 0 0.0 1 3.8 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 10 32.3 19 61.3 2 6.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 3 11.1 13 48.1 6 22.2 4 14.8 1 3.7 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 3 11.1 17 63.0 4 14.8 2 7.4 1 3.7 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 5 17.9 19 67.9 3 10.7 0 0.0 1 3.6 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 5 17.2 15 51.7 1 3.4 4 13.8 4 13.8 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 4 13.8 17 58.6 8 27.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 6 21.4 18 64.3 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 4 14.3 19 67.9 4 14.3 1 3.6 0 0.0 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 7 25.0 18 64.3 2 7.1 0 0.0 1 3.6 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 6 21.4 15 53.6 1 3.6 4 14.3 2 7.1 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 10 34.5 18 62.1 0 0.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 9 32.1 17 60.7 1 3.6 1 3.6 0 0.0 3
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 6 21.4 12 42.9 6 21.4 3 10.7 1 3.6 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 3 11.5 18 69.2 3 11.5 2 7.7 0 0.0 5
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 3 10.7 9 32.1 6 21.4 6 21.4 4 14.3 3
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 1 3.7 7 25.9 6 22.2 7 25.9 6 22.2 4
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 3 10.3 16 55.2 5 17.2 5 17.2 0 0.0 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 7 25.9 13 48.1 4 14.8 3 11.1 0 0.0 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 10 35.7 14 50.0 4 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 3 10.7 10 35.7 5 17.9 5 17.9 5 17.9 3
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 7 25.0 14 50.0 5 17.9 2 7.1 0 0.0 3
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 4 13.8 20 69.0 3 10.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 5 17.2 13 44.8 7 24.1 3 10.3 1 3.4 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 7 25.0 17 60.7 3 10.7 1 3.6 0 0.0 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 5 17.2 9 31.0 10 34.5 4 13.8 1 3.4 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 5 16.7 22 73.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 17 56.7 10 33.3 3 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 17 56.7 13 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 7 23.3 14 46.7 7 23.3 1 3.3 1 3.3 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 11 37.9 13 44.8 5 17.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 9 31.0 10 34.5 9 31.0 1 3.4 0 0.0 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 9 31.0 12 41.4 2 6.9 6 20.7 0 0.0 2

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