Prevention

California Healthy Kids Survey

In December 2025, students in grades 5, 7, 9, and 11 may be a part of the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). The intent of the survey is to promote better health and well-being among youth, improve the school learning environment, and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. Students do not have to complete the survey. Parents must notify the school in writing if they do not want their child to complete the survey.

Administration: The survey will be administered between December 8 and 12, and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

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 protected class identifiers such as sexual orientation and gender identity. The results from the survey are compiled into reports that will be available to the school community.

The surveys are linked here for public viewing: Grade 5 Grade 7 Grades 9 and 11

It is Voluntary. Participation is voluntary. Parents must notify the school in writing if they do not want their child to complete the survey. Students who participate do not have to answer any questions they do not want to answer, and may stop taking the survey at any time. Students who do not participate, will be given an alternative assignment.

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.

Further Information: The survey was developed for the California Department of Education by WestEd, a public, non-profit educational institution. If you have questions about the survey or about your rights, contact Armida Colón, Director of State and Federal Programs, (209) 848-4884 or acolon@ojusd.org.