Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 11 16.42
2ND 4 5.97
3RD 4 5.97
4TH 5 7.46
5TH 7 10.45
6TH 4 5.97
7TH 7 10.45
8TH 6 8.96
9TH 5 7.46
10TH 6 8.96
11TH 4 5.97
12TH 4 5.97

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 34 51.52
Girl 32 48.48

Frequency Missing = 1


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 54 80.60
FATHER 10 14.93
STEPMOTHER 2 2.99
STEPFATHER 1 1.49

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 7.58
1 21 31.82
2 40 60.61

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 17 25.76
5 - 10 YRS 11 16.67
11 - 15 YRS 10 15.15
OVER 15 YRS 28 42.42

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 12 17.91
2 HRS 29 43.28
3 HRS 17 25.37
4 HRS 8 11.94
5 HRS 1 1.49

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 11 16.92
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 44 67.69
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 10 15.38

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 64 95.52
ASIAN 3 4.48

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.52
1 14 21.21
2 26 39.39
3 12 18.18
4 1 1.52
5 12 18.18

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 66 98.51
YES 1 1.49

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 67 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 57 85.07
YES 10 14.93

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 67 100.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 7 10.61
30 - 39 31 46.97
40 - 49 24 36.36
50 - 59 4 6.06

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 7 10.61
2 YR COLL/TECH 16 24.24
4 YR COLLEGE 39 59.09
OTHER 4 6.06

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 1.49
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 3 4.48
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 20 29.85
SOME COLLEGE 28 41.79
COLLEGE GRADUATE 10 14.93
GRADUATE SCHOOL 5 7.46

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 4 6.06
10,000 - 19,999 5 7.58
20,000 - 29,999 13 19.70
30,000 - 39,999 12 18.18
40,000 - 49,999 11 16.67
50,000 - 59,999 15 22.73
60,000 - 69,999 1 1.52
OVER $70,000 5 7.58

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 30 44.78
HALF A & B 19 28.36
MOSTLY B 3 4.48
HALF B & C 5 7.46
MOSTLY C 3 4.48
HALF C & D 1 1.49
GRADE NOT GIVEN 6 8.96

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 41 65.08
STAYED THE SAME 22 34.92

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 14 20.90
DOESNT DO IT 1 1.49
1/2 HR OR LESS 14 20.90
1 HR 28 41.79
2 HRS 4 5.97
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 8.96

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 52 80.00
2 HRS 11 16.92
3 HRS 1 1.54
4 HRS 1 1.54

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 23 34.33
3-5 TIMES 22 32.84
5-10 TIMES 8 11.94
11+ TIMES 14 20.90

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 27 41.54
ONCE/TWICE 20 30.77
3-5 TIMES 15 23.08
5-10 TIMES 1 1.54
11+ TIMES 2 3.08

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 6.06
ONCE/TWICE 40 60.61
3-5 TIMES 16 24.24
5-10 TIMES 5 7.58
11+ TIMES 1 1.52

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 13.64
ONCE/TWICE 20 30.30
3-5 TIMES 9 13.64
5-10 TIMES 10 15.15
11+ TIMES 18 27.27

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 19.40
ONCE/TWICE 10 14.93
3-5 TIMES 14 20.90
5-10 TIMES 10 14.93
11+ TIMES 20 29.85

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 28 42.42
B 26 39.39
C 8 12.12
DONT KNOW 4 6.06

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 8 12.12
10-15 mins 18 27.27
20-30 mins 30 45.45
about one hour 8 12.12
2 hours or more 2 3.03

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.52
YES 65 98.48

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 8 12.12
YES 58 87.88

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 15 22.73
YES 51 77.27

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 4 5.97
YES 63 94.03

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 21 31.34
YES 46 68.66

Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 4.48
OCCASIONALLY 9 13.43
REGULARLY 55 82.09

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 8 12.12
RARELY 14 21.21
OCCASIONALLY 16 24.24
REGULARLY 28 42.42

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 6.06
RARELY 9 13.64
OCCASIONALLY 28 42.42
REGULARLY 25 37.88

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 41 63.08
YES-VIA OTHER 10 15.38
YES-VIA MEDICAID 12 18.46
NO MED INS 2 3.08

Frequency Missing = 2


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 16, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III 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. 24 36.4 29 43.9 11 16.7 2 3.0 0 0.0 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 18 26.9 27 40.3 18 26.9 3 4.5 1 1.5 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 18 26.9 34 50.7 11 16.4 3 4.5 1 1.5 0
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 28 42.4 26 39.4 12 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 11 16.9 24 36.9 19 29.2 11 16.9 0 0.0 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 13 19.7 26 39.4 24 36.4 2 3.0 1 1.5 1
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 17 25.8 40 60.6 9 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 1 1.6 0 0.0 20 31.3 43 67.2 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 8 12.3 26 40.0 20 30.8 9 13.8 2 3.1 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 28 43.1 23 35.4 10 15.4 3 4.6 1 1.5 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 21 32.3 34 52.3 5 7.7 5 7.7 0 0.0 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 27 42.2 30 46.9 6 9.4 0 0.0 1 1.6 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 36 55.4 26 40.0 3 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 43 65.2 17 25.8 6 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 40 60.6 19 28.8 7 10.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 37 56.1 24 36.4 4 6.1 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 22 33.8 30 46.2 10 15.4 3 4.6 0 0.0 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 14 21.9 40 62.5 10 15.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 21 31.8 27 40.9 17 25.8 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 19 28.8 28 42.4 17 25.8 2 3.0 0 0.0 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 0 0.0 1 1.5 10 15.4 12 18.5 42 64.6 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 20 30.3 31 47.0 14 21.2 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 27.3 40 60.6 7 10.6 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 15 23.1 26 40.0 23 35.4 1 1.5 0 0.0 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 13 19.7 32 48.5 17 25.8 4 6.1 0 0.0 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 27 40.9 27 40.9 11 16.7 1 1.5 0 0.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 21 32.3 36 55.4 6 9.2 2 3.1 0 0.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 36 55.4 26 40.0 3 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 25 38.5 26 40.0 13 20.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 42 64.6 23 35.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 33 50.8 23 35.4 9 13.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 14 21.2 23 34.8 25 37.9 4 6.1 0 0.0 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 14 21.2 32 48.5 11 16.7 7 10.6 2 3.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 9 13.8 20 30.8 34 52.3 2 3.1 0 0.0 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 8 12.3 10 15.4 36 55.4 8 12.3 3 4.6 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 16, 2007