CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY (CalSCHLS)
ELEMENTARY STUDENT SURVEYS
Core
The elementary core survey contains many of the same or similar items as the middle school version so that cross-survey comparisons can be made. For these items, the wording is simpler and developmentally appropriate. Assesses student attitudes, behaviors, and experiences related to:
school,
academic and social-emotional learning,
positive development,
overall health and well-being
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Social Emotional Health
The Social Emotional Health survey assesses youth empathy, self-efficacy, self-awareness, persistence, emotional self-regulation, behavioral self-control, gratitude, zest, and optimism.
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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SURVEY
Core
The Core Module is aligned with the Local Control and Accountability Plan to assess:
school climate and safety,
pupil engagement,
student supports,
bullying, and
substance abuse.
Demographic questions help identify the needs of key subgroups, including racial/ethnic groups, foster youth, economically disadvantaged, and English language learners.
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Social Emotional Health
The Social Emotional Health Survey assesses youth empathy, self-efficacy, self-awareness, persistence, emotional self-regulation, behavioral self-control, gratitude, zest, and optimism.
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Middle/High School Social Emotional Health Module (Spanish) - pending
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
This survey provides additional data the state recommends for prevention and intervention programs. It is administered along with the Core Module in schools participating in the Biennial Statewide CHKS, funded by the Department of Health Care Services.
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Community Health
The Community Health Survey assesses and identifies community conditions, safety, supports for youth, and youth community-engagement in order to foster broader school-community collaboration.
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High School Community Health Remote Module (Spanish) - pending
Physical Health & Nutrition
Questions in this survey provide detailed information on physical activity in and out of school, body image, and behaviors related to weight loss or maintenance, physical risks associated with sports and motor vehicles, general health, including doctor visits, and how these factors relate to school performance.