California Department of Education Student Survey

California Department of Education Student Surveys

CA Department of Education - Healthy Kids Survey

The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is an anonymous, confidential survey of school climate and safety, student wellness, and youth resiliency. It is administered to students at grades six, seven, nine, and eleven. It enables schools and communities to collect and analyze data regarding local youth health risks and behaviors, school connectedness, school climate, protective factors, and school violence. The CHKS is part of a comprehensive data-driven decision-making process on improving school climate and student learning environment for overall school improvements.

When will the survey be given?

Your student's school will be sending additional information regarding survey dates and opt-in or opt-out deadlines. The survey will be administered between Monday, March 24, 2025, through Friday, April 4, 2025.

Students in grade six must have written parent/guardian permission to participate.
Students in grades seven, nine and eleven will have the opportunity to take the survey unless a student provides an opt-out form.

CA Healthy Kids Survey - Participation Forms

Sixth-Grader (Opt-In)

Grades 7-12 (Opt-Out)

Consent for the California Healthy Kids Survey - MIDDLE (7/8)/HIGH SCHOOL(9-12)

Additional Details & Sample Survey

Survey Content. The survey gathers information on developmental supports provided to youth; school connectedness and barriers to learning; school safety; health-related concerns such as physical activity and nutritional habits; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; risk of depression and suicide; and perceived sexual orientation.

You may examine the California Department of Education Healthy Kids Surveys:

Middle School (BJHS, CJHS, and MJHS) - View the Middle School Questionnaire Sample for 2024-2025
High School (CHS and PVHS, and all grades attending Alternative Education programs) - View the High School Questionnaire Sample for 2024-2025
Mental Health Sample Questions - English Survey Sample

The results from this survey are compiled into district- and county-level CHKS Reports. To view a copy of your district’s report, go to https://calschls.org/reports-data/search-lea-reports and type in "Chico Unified."

It is Voluntary. Students who, with your permission, agree to participate do not have to answer any questions they do not want to answer and may stop taking the survey at any time.

It is Anonymous. No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data. The results will be made available for analysis only under strict confidentiality controls.

Administration. The survey will be administered online during the above-mentioned survey window and will take less than one class period to complete (under 50 minutes).

Potential Risks. There are no known risks of physical harm to your child. Risks of psychological or social harm are very small. None have been reported in 21 years of survey administration. In rare instances, some discomfort might be experienced from the questions. The school’s counseling services will be available to answer any personal questions that may materialize.

For Further Information. The survey was developed by WestEd, a public, non-profit educational institution. If you have any questions about this survey, or about your rights, contact, Rebekah Holley, TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) Coordinator, at RHolley@chicousd.org.

Opt-Out Forms: CA Healthy Kids Survey (Students Grades 7, 9 & 11)

Administered to Students in Grades 7th, 9th and 11th.

Parents/Guardians - please complete and return the opt-out forms to your child's school if you do NOT want your student to participate.

Download the CA Healthy Kids Survey Opt-Out Form