| Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents |
| Frequency Distribution Report |
| WELLSTON EARLY CHILDHOOD, WELLSTON School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 24 | 100.00 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 13 | 52.00 |
| Girl | 12 | 48.00 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 22 | 88.00 |
| FATHER | 3 | 12.00 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 5 | 19.23 |
| 1 | 15 | 57.69 |
| 2 | 5 | 19.23 |
| 3 OR MORE | 1 | 3.85 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 9 | 34.62 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 7 | 26.92 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 10 | 38.46 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 4 | 15.38 |
| 2 HRS | 9 | 34.62 |
| 3 HRS | 5 | 19.23 |
| 4 HRS | 6 | 23.08 |
| 5 HRS | 1 | 3.85 |
| 6 + HRS | 1 | 3.85 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 13 | 50.00 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 8 | 30.77 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 2 | 7.69 |
| OTHER | 3 | 11.54 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 25 | 100.00 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 3.85 |
| 1 | 6 | 23.08 |
| 2 | 4 | 15.38 |
| 3 | 6 | 23.08 |
| 4 | 5 | 19.23 |
| 5 | 2 | 7.69 |
| 6 | 2 | 7.69 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 24 | 92.31 |
| YES | 2 | 7.69 |
| Career-Technical Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 26 | 100.00 |
| Special Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 24 | 92.31 |
| YES | 2 | 7.69 |
| English Language Learners | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 76.92 |
| YES | 6 | 23.08 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 12 | 48.00 |
| 30 - 39 | 8 | 32.00 |
| 40 - 49 | 5 | 20.00 |
| What one thing is likely to take the largest share of your child's time in the year after high school? | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt12 | Frequency | Percent |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 6 | 23.08 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 20 | 76.92 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 3 | 11.54 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 8 | 30.77 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 11 | 42.31 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 2 | 7.69 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 2 | 7.69 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 11 | 42.31 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 8 | 30.77 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 7 | 26.92 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 7 | 26.92 |
| HALF A & B | 5 | 19.23 |
| MOSTLY B | 1 | 3.85 |
| HALF B & C | 1 | 3.85 |
| HALF C & D | 1 | 3.85 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 11 | 42.31 |
| 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 | 10 | 40.00 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 7 | 28.00 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 8 | 32.00 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
||
|---|---|---|
| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 16 | 61.54 |
| 1 HR | 8 | 30.77 |
| 2 HRS | 2 | 7.69 |
| How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games? | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt18 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 22 | 84.62 |
| 2 HRS | 3 | 11.54 |
| 5 HRS | 1 | 3.85 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRT19a | Frequency | Percent |
| ONCE/TWICE | 5 | 19.23 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 9 | 34.62 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 19.23 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 26.92 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRT19b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 11 | 44.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 11 | 44.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 2 | 8.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 4.00 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRT19c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 6 | 23.08 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 9 | 34.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 8 | 30.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 7.69 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 3.85 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRT19d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1 | 3.85 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 9 | 34.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 8 | 30.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 19.23 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 11.54 |
| Helped with school activities. | ||
|---|---|---|
| PRT19e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 8 | 30.77 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 14 | 53.85 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 2 | 7.69 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 3.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 3.85 |
| 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 | 11.54 |
| B | 5 | 19.23 |
| C | 8 | 30.77 |
| D | 4 | 15.38 |
| F | 2 | 7.69 |
| DONT KNOW | 4 | 15.38 |
| How much time does your child spend reading at home each day? |
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|---|---|---|
| prt21 | Frequency | Percent |
| no time at all | 2 | 7.69 |
| 10-15 mins | 12 | 46.15 |
| 20-30 mins | 8 | 30.77 |
| about one hour | 4 | 15.38 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
||
|---|---|---|
| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 5 | 19.23 |
| YES | 21 | 80.77 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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|---|---|---|
| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 50.00 |
| YES | 13 | 50.00 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games. | ||
|---|---|---|
| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 15.38 |
| YES | 22 | 84.62 |
| I enforce family rules about doing homework. |
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|---|---|---|
| prt22d | Frequency | Percent |
| YES | 26 | 100.00 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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|---|---|---|
| prt22e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 17 | 65.38 |
| YES | 9 | 34.62 |
| Talk with your child about his/her experiences in school. |
||
|---|---|---|
| prt23a | Frequency | Percent |
| REGULARLY | 26 | 100.00 |
| Talk with your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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|---|---|---|
| prt23b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 20.00 |
| RARELY | 11 | 44.00 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 3 | 12.00 |
| REGULARLY | 6 | 24.00 |
| Talk with your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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|---|---|---|
| prt23c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 20.00 |
| RARELY | 7 | 28.00 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 6 | 24.00 |
| REGULARLY | 7 | 28.00 |
| Is your child covered by some kind of family medical insurance? |
||
|---|---|---|
| prt24 | Frequency | Percent |
| YES-VIA EMPLOYER | 4 | 15.38 |
| YES-VIA OTHER | 1 | 3.85 |
| YES-VIA MEDICAID | 21 | 80.77 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2007 |
| Tables Generated January 11, 2008 |
| Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents |
| Frequency Distribution Report |
| WELLSTON EARLY CHILDHOOD, WELLSTON School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 25 - The school recognizes the accomplishments of my child. | 5 | 19.2 | 16 | 61.5 | 5 | 19.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. | 4 | 15.4 | 12 | 46.2 | 7 | 26.9 | 1 | 3.8 | 2 | 7.7 | 0 |
| 27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. | 6 | 23.1 | 14 | 53.8 | 6 | 23.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. | 14 | 53.8 | 12 | 46.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions | 4 | 15.4 | 9 | 34.6 | 8 | 30.8 | 5 | 19.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. | 6 | 26.1 | 13 | 56.5 | 2 | 8.7 | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. | 8 | 30.8 | 10 | 38.5 | 8 | 30.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 8 | 32.0 | 13 | 52.0 | 1 |
| 33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. | 8 | 30.8 | 9 | 34.6 | 7 | 26.9 | 1 | 3.8 | 1 | 3.8 | 0 |
| 34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. | 5 | 19.2 | 12 | 46.2 | 7 | 26.9 | 2 | 7.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. | 10 | 38.5 | 10 | 38.5 | 4 | 15.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 7.7 | 0 |
| 36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 12 | 50.0 | 10 | 41.7 | 2 | 8.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 37 - My child likes attending this school. | 14 | 56.0 | 7 | 28.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 14 | 56.0 | 9 | 36.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 16 | 64.0 | 9 | 36.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 40 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 10 | 38.5 | 10 | 38.5 | 5 | 19.2 | 1 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. | 9 | 36.0 | 12 | 48.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 42 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 5 | 20.0 | 9 | 36.0 | 7 | 28.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 1 | 3.8 | 5 | 19.2 | 8 | 30.8 | 4 | 15.4 | 8 | 30.8 | 0 |
| 44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 8 | 30.8 | 12 | 46.2 | 5 | 19.2 | 1 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 7 | 26.9 | 3 | 11.5 | 8 | 30.8 | 5 | 19.2 | 3 | 11.5 | 0 |
| 46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 13 | 50.0 | 11 | 42.3 | 2 | 7.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 1 | 3.8 | 3 | 11.5 | 7 | 26.9 | 5 | 19.2 | 10 | 38.5 | 0 |
| 48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 6 | 24.0 | 6 | 24.0 | 11 | 44.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 10 | 38.5 | 12 | 46.2 | 4 | 15.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 7 | 26.9 | 14 | 53.8 | 5 | 19.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 9 | 34.6 | 16 | 61.5 | 1 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 52 - The community is proud of this school. | 4 | 16.0 | 4 | 16.0 | 15 | 60.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 14 | 56.0 | 10 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 54 - I expect my child to do well in school. | 18 | 72.0 | 7 | 28.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. | 13 | 54.2 | 11 | 45.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. | 2 | 8.3 | 5 | 20.8 | 14 | 58.3 | 2 | 8.3 | 1 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 6 | 24.0 | 5 | 20.0 | 12 | 48.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 3 | 12.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 13 | 52.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 1 |
| 59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. | 5 | 20.0 | 10 | 40.0 | 5 | 20.0 | 2 | 8.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2007 |
| Tables Generated January 11, 2008 |