Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 41 16.67
2ND 17 6.91
3RD 10 4.07
4TH 20 8.13
5TH 29 11.79
6TH 21 8.54
7TH 21 8.54
8TH 19 7.72
9TH 19 7.72
10TH 23 9.35
11TH 14 5.69
12TH 12 4.88

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 120 50.21
Girl 119 49.79

Frequency Missing = 9


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 205 82.66
FATHER 22 8.87
STEPMOTHER 4 1.61
STEPFATHER 1 0.40
GRANDMOTHER 9 3.63
OTHER RELATIVE 5 2.02
UNRELATED 2 0.81

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 3.24
1 94 38.06
2 140 56.68
3 OR MORE 5 2.02

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 63 25.51
5 - 10 YRS 42 17.00
11 - 15 YRS 35 14.17
OVER 15 YRS 107 43.32

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 76 30.65
2 HRS 94 37.90
3 HRS 59 23.79
4 HRS 13 5.24
5 HRS 3 1.21
6 + HRS 3 1.21

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 28 11.29
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 159 64.11
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 47 18.95
OTHER 14 5.65

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 233 95.49
ASIAN 2 0.82
AMERICAN INDIAN 8 3.28
HISPANIC 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 4


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 2.42
1 52 20.97
2 80 32.26
3 71 28.63
4 28 11.29
5 4 1.61
6 5 2.02
7 OR MORE 2 0.81

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 225 90.73
YES 23 9.27

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 235 94.76
YES 13 5.24

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 208 83.87
YES 40 16.13

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 239 96.37
YES 9 3.63

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 29 11.69
30 - 39 124 50.00
40 - 49 71 28.63
50 - 59 17 6.85
60 OR OVER 7 2.82

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 30 12.55
2 YR COLL/TECH 69 28.87
4 YR COLLEGE 122 51.05
MILITARY 8 3.35
OTHER 10 4.18

Frequency Missing = 9


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.41
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 40 16.39
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 72 29.51
SOME COLLEGE 85 34.84
COLLEGE GRADUATE 34 13.93
GRADUATE SCHOOL 12 4.92

Frequency Missing = 4


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 17 7.17
10,000 - 19,999 40 16.88
20,000 - 29,999 25 10.55
30,000 - 39,999 28 11.81
40,000 - 49,999 34 14.35
50,000 - 59,999 29 12.24
60,000 - 69,999 19 8.02
OVER $70,000 45 18.99

Frequency Missing = 11


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 84 34.01
HALF A & B 65 26.32
MOSTLY B 23 9.31
HALF B & C 40 16.19
MOSTLY C 9 3.64
HALF C & D 8 3.24
MOSTLY D 2 0.81
BELOW D 1 0.40
GRADE NOT GIVEN 15 6.07

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 111 46.25
GOTTEN WORSE 40 16.67
STAYED THE SAME 89 37.08

Frequency Missing = 8


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 48 19.43
1/2 HR OR LESS 102 41.30
1 HR 73 29.55
2 HRS 17 6.88
MORE THAN 2 HRS 7 2.83

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 203 83.54
2 HRS 31 12.76
3 HRS 3 1.23
4 HRS 2 0.82
5 HRS 2 0.82
6 + HRS 2 0.82

Frequency Missing = 5


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 9.27
ONCE/TWICE 104 41.94
3-5 TIMES 82 33.06
5-10 TIMES 20 8.06
11+ TIMES 19 7.66

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 47 19.11
ONCE/TWICE 173 70.33
3-5 TIMES 22 8.94
5-10 TIMES 3 1.22
11+ TIMES 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 53 21.46
ONCE/TWICE 146 59.11
3-5 TIMES 43 17.41
5-10 TIMES 3 1.21
11+ TIMES 2 0.81

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 46 18.93
ONCE/TWICE 86 35.39
3-5 TIMES 49 20.16
5-10 TIMES 24 9.88
11+ TIMES 38 15.64

Frequency Missing = 5


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 75 30.49
ONCE/TWICE 97 39.43
3-5 TIMES 36 14.63
5-10 TIMES 18 7.32
11+ TIMES 20 8.13

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 21 8.64
B 76 31.28
C 93 38.27
D 29 11.93
F 9 3.70
DONT KNOW 15 6.17

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 34 13.77
10-15 mins 82 33.20
20-30 mins 73 29.55
about one hour 42 17.00
2 hours or more 16 6.48

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 28 11.34
YES 219 88.66

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 84 34.01
YES 163 65.99

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 49 19.84
YES 198 80.16

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 6 2.43
YES 241 97.57

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 96 38.87
YES 151 61.13

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.40
OCCASIONALLY 35 14.17
REGULARLY 211 85.43

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 34 13.88
RARELY 42 17.14
OCCASIONALLY 77 31.43
REGULARLY 92 37.55

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 21 8.57
RARELY 32 13.06
OCCASIONALLY 71 28.98
REGULARLY 121 49.39

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 95 40.08
YES-VIA OTHER 29 12.24
YES-VIA MEDICAID 84 35.44
NO MED INS 29 12.24

Frequency Missing = 11


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II 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. 30 12.2 130 53.1 59 24.1 20 8.2 6 2.4 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 15 6.1 83 33.9 97 39.6 38 15.5 12 4.9 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 35 14.3 108 44.3 56 23.0 31 12.7 14 5.7 4
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 77 31.3 125 50.8 37 15.0 6 2.4 1 0.4 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 20 8.2 63 25.7 75 30.6 64 26.1 23 9.4 3
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 27 11.0 103 42.0 53 21.6 50 20.4 12 4.9 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 59 24.0 123 50.0 50 20.3 12 4.9 2 0.8 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 4 1.6 13 5.3 46 18.9 87 35.7 94 38.5 4
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 22 9.1 103 42.4 81 33.3 26 10.7 11 4.5 5
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 38 15.4 102 41.5 48 19.5 42 17.1 16 6.5 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 36 14.7 97 39.6 70 28.6 30 12.2 12 4.9 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 39 15.7 138 55.6 45 18.1 20 8.1 6 2.4 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 81 32.9 111 45.1 29 11.8 19 7.7 6 2.4 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 92 37.4 108 43.9 37 15.0 7 2.8 2 0.8 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 82 33.2 128 51.8 25 10.1 9 3.6 3 1.2 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 77 31.0 129 52.0 27 10.9 14 5.6 1 0.4 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 57 23.1 98 39.7 43 17.4 38 15.4 11 4.5 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 73 29.4 125 50.4 35 14.1 14 5.6 1 0.4 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 29 11.7 62 25.0 80 32.3 50 20.2 27 10.9 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 51 20.6 86 34.8 64 25.9 27 10.9 19 7.7 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 33 13.3 48 19.4 51 20.6 58 23.4 58 23.4 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 55 22.3 113 45.7 53 21.5 21 8.5 5 2.0 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 26 10.5 91 36.8 100 40.5 22 8.9 8 3.2 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 28 11.3 104 41.9 86 34.7 27 10.9 3 1.2 0
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 36 14.6 115 46.7 56 22.8 28 11.4 11 4.5 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 53 21.5 122 49.4 59 23.9 9 3.6 4 1.6 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 50 20.2 111 44.8 56 22.6 23 9.3 8 3.2 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 25 10.1 100 40.5 78 31.6 36 14.6 8 3.2 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 57 23.2 112 45.5 45 18.3 24 9.8 8 3.3 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 154 62.3 83 33.6 6 2.4 3 1.2 1 0.4 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 65 26.5 133 54.3 32 13.1 12 4.9 3 1.2 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 14 5.8 51 21.0 109 44.9 51 21.0 18 7.4 5
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 25 10.2 100 41.0 71 29.1 24 9.8 24 9.8 4
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 23 9.5 55 22.6 121 49.8 33 13.6 11 4.5 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 3 1.2 48 19.7 77 31.6 67 27.5 49 20.1 4

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