Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HURLEY HIGH, HURLEY R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 17 23.94
7TH 15 21.13
8TH 5 7.04
9TH 7 9.86
10TH 14 19.72
11TH 9 12.68
12TH 4 5.63

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 37 54.41
Girl 31 45.59

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 49 68.06
FATHER 14 19.44
STEPMOTHER 4 5.56
GRANDMOTHER 5 6.94

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 6.94
1 20 27.78
2 44 61.11
3 OR MORE 3 4.17

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 21 29.17
5 - 10 YRS 13 18.06
11 - 15 YRS 16 22.22
OVER 15 YRS 22 30.56

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 20 27.40
2 HRS 33 45.21
3 HRS 9 12.33
4 HRS 8 10.96
5 HRS 1 1.37
6 + HRS 2 2.74

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 7 9.72
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 50 69.44
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 12 16.67
OTHER 3 4.17

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 71 97.26
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 2.74

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 29 39.73
2 32 43.84
3 8 10.96
4 2 2.74
5 1 1.37
7 OR MORE 1 1.37

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 69 94.52
YES 4 5.48

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 66 90.41
YES 7 9.59

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 64 87.67
YES 9 12.33

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 70 95.89
YES 3 4.11

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 25 34.25
40 - 49 38 52.05
50 - 59 9 12.33
60 OR OVER 1 1.37

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 11 15.71
2 YR COLL/TECH 21 30.00
4 YR COLLEGE 34 48.57
OTHER 4 5.71

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 12.33
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 35 47.95
SOME COLLEGE 13 17.81
COLLEGE GRADUATE 12 16.44
GRADUATE SCHOOL 4 5.48

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 3 4.62
10,000 - 19,999 9 13.85
20,000 - 29,999 3 4.62
30,000 - 39,999 8 12.31
40,000 - 49,999 9 13.85
50,000 - 59,999 16 24.62
60,000 - 69,999 8 12.31
OVER $70,000 9 13.85

Frequency Missing = 8


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 19 26.76
HALF A & B 24 33.80
MOSTLY B 8 11.27
HALF B & C 6 8.45
MOSTLY C 6 8.45
HALF C & D 6 8.45
BELOW D 1 1.41
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 1.41

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 46 65.71
GOTTEN WORSE 3 4.29
STAYED THE SAME 21 30.00

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 10 14.08
DOESNT DO IT 1 1.41
1/2 HR OR LESS 21 29.58
1 HR 25 35.21
2 HRS 12 16.90
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 2.82

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 55 75.34
2 HRS 13 17.81
3 HRS 1 1.37
4 HRS 3 4.11
5 HRS 1 1.37

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 4.11
ONCE/TWICE 36 49.32
3-5 TIMES 22 30.14
5-10 TIMES 9 12.33
11+ TIMES 3 4.11

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 15.28
ONCE/TWICE 54 75.00
3-5 TIMES 4 5.56
5-10 TIMES 2 2.78
11+ TIMES 1 1.39

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 16.67
ONCE/TWICE 42 58.33
3-5 TIMES 15 20.83
5-10 TIMES 1 1.39
11+ TIMES 2 2.78

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 9.86
ONCE/TWICE 32 45.07
3-5 TIMES 19 26.76
5-10 TIMES 4 5.63
11+ TIMES 9 12.68

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 42.25
ONCE/TWICE 30 42.25
3-5 TIMES 3 4.23
5-10 TIMES 2 2.82
11+ TIMES 6 8.45

Frequency Missing = 2


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 14 19.44
B 27 37.50
C 22 30.56
D 5 6.94
F 1 1.39
DONT KNOW 3 4.17

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 10 13.70
10-15 mins 20 27.40
20-30 mins 20 27.40
about one hour 18 24.66
2 hours or more 5 6.85

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 5 6.85
YES 68 93.15

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 19 26.39
YES 53 73.61

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 31 43.06
YES 41 56.94

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 4.17
YES 69 95.83

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 25 34.72
YES 47 65.28

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.37
OCCASIONALLY 12 16.44
REGULARLY 60 82.19

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 2.74
RARELY 8 10.96
OCCASIONALLY 32 43.84
REGULARLY 31 42.47

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 6.85
OCCASIONALLY 32 43.84
REGULARLY 36 49.32

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 35 50.00
YES-VIA OTHER 12 17.14
YES-VIA MEDICAID 12 17.14
NO MED INS 11 15.71

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HURLEY HIGH, HURLEY R-I 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 12.3 40 54.8 16 21.9 7 9.6 1 1.4 0
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 5 6.8 31 42.5 19 26.0 14 19.2 4 5.5 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 8 11.3 33 46.5 17 23.9 10 14.1 3 4.2 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 12 16.4 41 56.2 19 26.0 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 4 5.5 18 24.7 25 34.2 20 27.4 6 8.2 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 8 11.0 34 46.6 19 26.0 10 13.7 2 2.7 0
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 13 18.1 43 59.7 11 15.3 4 5.6 1 1.4 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 0 0.0 9 12.7 27 38.0 35 49.3 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 5 6.9 33 45.8 24 33.3 8 11.1 2 2.8 1
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 10 13.9 34 47.2 16 22.2 9 12.5 3 4.2 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 10 13.9 37 51.4 15 20.8 7 9.7 3 4.2 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 12 16.7 37 51.4 16 22.2 6 8.3 1 1.4 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 19 26.8 38 53.5 8 11.3 2 2.8 4 5.6 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 21 29.2 38 52.8 7 9.7 5 6.9 1 1.4 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 15 20.8 47 65.3 6 8.3 4 5.6 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 16 22.5 49 69.0 3 4.2 3 4.2 0 0.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 7 9.7 38 52.8 16 22.2 10 13.9 1 1.4 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 20 27.8 46 63.9 6 8.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 10 13.9 31 43.1 19 26.4 11 15.3 1 1.4 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 6 8.6 31 44.3 19 27.1 6 8.6 8 11.4 3
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 5 6.9 8 11.1 10 13.9 28 38.9 21 29.2 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 9 12.5 37 51.4 20 27.8 4 5.6 2 2.8 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 14 19.4 37 51.4 14 19.4 6 8.3 1 1.4 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 4 5.6 37 51.4 22 30.6 8 11.1 1 1.4 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 5 6.9 33 45.8 21 29.2 11 15.3 2 2.8 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 10 13.9 41 56.9 14 19.4 5 6.9 2 2.8 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 8 11.3 45 63.4 12 16.9 4 5.6 2 2.8 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 19 26.4 38 52.8 9 12.5 6 8.3 0 0.0 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 19 26.4 33 45.8 16 22.2 3 4.2 1 1.4 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 41 56.9 31 43.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 25 35.2 37 52.1 7 9.9 2 2.8 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 11 15.5 20 28.2 32 45.1 7 9.9 1 1.4 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 14 20.0 37 52.9 15 21.4 1 1.4 3 4.3 3
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 9 12.9 29 41.4 27 38.6 3 4.3 2 2.9 3
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 1 1.4 15 21.4 28 40.0 13 18.6 13 18.6 3

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