Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MARK TWAIN R-VIII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 5 9.80
2ND 9 17.65
3RD 4 7.84
4TH 7 13.73
5TH 6 11.76
6TH 7 13.73
7TH 4 7.84
8TH 9 17.65

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 19 38.78
Girl 30 61.22

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 43 84.31
FATHER 5 9.80
STEPMOTHER 1 1.96
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.96
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.96

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 14.00
1 13 26.00
2 28 56.00
3 OR MORE 2 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 18 35.29
5 - 10 YRS 13 25.49
11 - 15 YRS 10 19.61
OVER 15 YRS 10 19.61

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 20 41.67
2 HRS 24 50.00
3 HRS 3 6.25
5 HRS 1 2.08

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 4 8.00
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 36 72.00
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 7 14.00
OTHER 3 6.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 47 92.16
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 3.92
HISPANIC 2 3.92

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 9 17.65
2 11 21.57
3 21 41.18
4 10 19.61

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 43 84.31
YES 8 15.69

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 50 98.04
YES 1 1.96

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 48 94.12
YES 3 5.88

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 51 100.00

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 7 13.73
30 - 39 29 56.86
40 - 49 13 25.49
50 - 59 2 3.92

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 8.51
2 YR COLL/TECH 10 21.28
4 YR COLLEGE 27 57.45
MILITARY 1 2.13
OTHER 5 10.64

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 18.37
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 18 36.73
SOME COLLEGE 15 30.61
COLLEGE GRADUATE 7 14.29

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 4 8.33
10,000 - 19,999 10 20.83
20,000 - 29,999 6 12.50
30,000 - 39,999 9 18.75
40,000 - 49,999 6 12.50
50,000 - 59,999 6 12.50
60,000 - 69,999 2 4.17
OVER $70,000 5 10.42

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 13 27.08
HALF A & B 15 31.25
MOSTLY B 7 14.58
HALF B & C 6 12.50
MOSTLY C 2 4.17
HALF C & D 1 2.08
MOSTLY D 1 2.08
GRADE NOT GIVEN 3 6.25

Frequency Missing = 3


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 25 54.35
GOTTEN WORSE 7 15.22
STAYED THE SAME 14 30.43

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 22 44.90
DOESNT DO IT 1 2.04
1/2 HR OR LESS 11 22.45
1 HR 9 18.37
2 HRS 5 10.20
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 2.04

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 46 93.88
2 HRS 3 6.12

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 5.88
ONCE/TWICE 13 25.49
3-5 TIMES 19 37.25
5-10 TIMES 4 7.84
11+ TIMES 12 23.53

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 8.16
ONCE/TWICE 34 69.39
3-5 TIMES 7 14.29
5-10 TIMES 1 2.04
11+ TIMES 3 6.12

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 14.00
ONCE/TWICE 26 52.00
3-5 TIMES 13 26.00
5-10 TIMES 2 4.00
11+ TIMES 2 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 10.00
ONCE/TWICE 10 20.00
3-5 TIMES 14 28.00
5-10 TIMES 2 4.00
11+ TIMES 19 38.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 17.65
ONCE/TWICE 17 33.33
3-5 TIMES 6 11.76
5-10 TIMES 5 9.80
11+ TIMES 14 27.45

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 12 24.49
B 15 30.61
C 15 30.61
D 5 10.20
F 1 2.04
DONT KNOW 1 2.04

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 8.16
10-15 mins 14 28.57
20-30 mins 16 32.65
about one hour 11 22.45
2 hours or more 4 8.16

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 1 2.00
YES 49 98.00

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 9 18.00
YES 41 82.00

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 7 14.00
YES 43 86.00

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 4.00
YES 48 96.00

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 26 53.06
YES 23 46.94

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 2 4.00
REGULARLY 48 96.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 10 20.00
RARELY 9 18.00
OCCASIONALLY 20 40.00
REGULARLY 11 22.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 6 12.00
RARELY 6 12.00
OCCASIONALLY 22 44.00
REGULARLY 16 32.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 11 23.40
YES-VIA OTHER 9 19.15
YES-VIA MEDICAID 15 31.91
NO MED INS 12 25.53

Frequency Missing = 4


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated March 20, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MARK TWAIN R-VIII 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. 11 22.4 28 57.1 7 14.3 2 4.1 1 2.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 7 14.3 21 42.9 19 38.8 2 4.1 0 0.0 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 11 22.4 31 63.3 6 12.2 1 2.0 0 0.0 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 17 34.7 24 49.0 8 16.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 20.4 17 34.7 11 22.4 8 16.3 3 6.1 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 10 20.8 26 54.2 8 16.7 4 8.3 0 0.0 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 13 26.5 30 61.2 4 8.2 0 0.0 2 4.1 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 0 0.0 3 6.1 12 24.5 34 69.4 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 7 14.9 19 40.4 14 29.8 2 4.3 5 10.6 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 7 14.3 22 44.9 11 22.4 3 6.1 6 12.2 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 9 18.8 24 50.0 9 18.8 3 6.3 3 6.3 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 11 22.9 29 60.4 6 12.5 1 2.1 1 2.1 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 19 39.6 21 43.8 6 12.5 1 2.1 1 2.1 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 19 38.8 26 53.1 2 4.1 2 4.1 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 15 31.3 26 54.2 5 10.4 2 4.2 0 0.0 3
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 19 39.6 26 54.2 3 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 11 22.4 21 42.9 10 20.4 6 12.2 1 2.0 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 5 10.2 26 53.1 10 20.4 7 14.3 1 2.0 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 4 8.3 9 18.8 18 37.5 13 27.1 4 8.3 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 8 16.7 28 58.3 5 10.4 3 6.3 4 8.3 3
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 5 10.4 5 10.4 9 18.8 11 22.9 18 37.5 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 11 22.9 26 54.2 9 18.8 0 0.0 2 4.2 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 12 25.0 24 50.0 11 22.9 0 0.0 1 2.1 3
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 14 29.8 21 44.7 11 23.4 1 2.1 0 0.0 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 8 16.7 26 54.2 8 16.7 4 8.3 2 4.2 3
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 19 40.4 22 46.8 6 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 12 25.0 23 47.9 10 20.8 2 4.2 1 2.1 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 10 20.4 32 65.3 7 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 13 26.5 24 49.0 8 16.3 1 2.0 3 6.1 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 29 60.4 19 39.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 15 31.3 28 58.3 4 8.3 1 2.1 0 0.0 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 4 8.5 7 14.9 30 63.8 4 8.5 2 4.3 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 6 12.8 19 40.4 21 44.7 0 0.0 1 2.1 4
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 6.5 6 13.0 29 63.0 4 8.7 4 8.7 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 1 2.1 5 10.6 19 40.4 15 31.9 7 14.9 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated March 20, 2009