CoveElementary2017-2018
Main Report
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This report was prepared by WestEd, a research, development, and service agency, in collaboration withDuerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education CoordinatedSchool Health and Safety Office. For contract information, contact:
Hilva ChanCalifornia Department of EducationCoordinated School Health and Safety Office1430 N StreetSacramento, CA [email protected]
Recommended citation:Cove School. California Healthy Kids Survey, 2017-18: Main Report. San Francisco: WestEd Health &Human Development Program for the California Department of Education.
Date prepared: 11 Apr 2018CDS code: 21653670129148
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Contents
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List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. Supports for Learning at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2510. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2611. Physical Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2712. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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List of TablesPage
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CHKS Survey Modules Administered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A1.1 Student Sample Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A2.1 Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.1 Gender of Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.2 Number of Days Attending After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.1 Perceived School Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.2 Truancy, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.3 School Environment Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A4.4 School Connectedness and Academic Motivation Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A4.5 Caring Relationships Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A4.6 High Expectations Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A4.7 Meaningful Participation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A4.8 School Connectedness Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A4.9 Academic Motivation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12A4.10 Positive Staff-Student Relationships and Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13A4.11 School Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Supports for Learning at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A5.1 Supports for Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A5.1 Supports for Learning - Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A5.2 Supports for Social and Emotional Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A6.1 Clarity of Rules and Fairness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A6.2 Student Positive Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A7.1 Perceived Safety at or Outside of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A7.2 Frequency of Being Harassed on School Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A7.3 Frequency of Harassing on School Property, Past Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A7.4 Weapons (Gun or Knife) on School Property, Past Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A7.5 School Responses to Bullying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22A7.6 Frequency of Being Home Alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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8. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A8.1 High Expectations at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A8.2 Parent/Adult Involvement in Schoolwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A9.1 Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs, Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A9.2 Perception of Health Risk of Alcohol and Marijuana Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26A10.1 Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes, Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26A10.2 Perception of Health Risk of Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Use . . . . . . . . . 26
11. Physical Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A11.1 Breakfast Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A11.2 Body Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A12.1 School Developmental Supports, Connectedness, and Academic Motivation by Gender 28A12.2 Student Positive Behavior by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A12.3 School Safety-Related Indicators by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29A12.4 Selected Alcohol and Drug Use Measures by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29A12.5 Selected Tobacco Measures by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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PREFACE
This report provides the detailed results for each question from this school/district’s 2017–2018 California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), presented in tables organized by topic.
The CHKS, along with its two companion surveys–California School Staff Survey (CSSS) for staff and the California School Parent Survey (CSPS)–is a service of the California Department of Education (CDE). These three surveys form the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Survey (CalSCHLS) System, the largest, most comprehensive state effort in the nation to regularly assess students, staff, and parents at the local level to provide key data on school climate and safety, learning supports and barriers, and stakeholder engagement, as well as youth development, health, and well-being. Exhibit 1, at the end of the Preface, presents the major school-related domains and constructs assessed by CalSCHLS at the elementary level.
These surveys grew out of CDE’s commitment to helping schools promote the successful cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of all students; create more positive, engaging school environments for students, staff, and parents; and ensure college and career readiness. They provide a wealth of information to guide school improvement and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) efforts, particularly in regard to the state priorities of enhancing school climate, pupil engagement, parent involvement, and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups. Factsheets, guidebooks, and other resources to help in understanding and using CHKS results are available for downloading from the survey website (chks.wested.org), including Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf). The California Safe and Supportive Schools website (californias3.wested.org) provides information and tools helpful in implementing effective strategies to address the needs identified by the survey.
The CalSCHLS Technical Assistance Center offers a Data Workshop to help identify local needs and develop action plans to meet those needs (see below).
THE SURVEY The California Department of Education (CDE) has funded the CHKS since 1997 to provide data to assist schools in: (1) fostering safe and supportive school climates, social-emotional competencies, and engagement in learning; (2) preventing youth health-risk behaviors and other barriers to academic achievement; and (3) promoting positive youth development, resilience, and well-being. A thorough understanding of the scope and nature of these student behaviors, attitudes, experiences, and supports is essential for guiding school improvement and academic, prevention, and health programs.
The CHKS is not just a standalone instrument but a data collection system that districts can customize to meet local needs and interests. The elementary-school CHKS consists of a required general Core Module and a series of optional, supplementary topic-focused modules, including a Social and Emotional Health Module (SEHM), that districts can elect to administer. Districts may also add their own questions of local interest in a custom module. Table 1 indicates the modules administered by the district/school.
HYPERLINK FEATURE The digital version of this report has been hyperlinked. Click on the title of a section or a table in the List of Tables and you will be automatically directed to the actual content section or table in the report.
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Core Module
As outlined in Exhibit 1, the Core Module consists of key questions, identified by an expert advisory committee, that are considered most important for schools to guide improvement of academic, health, and prevention programs and promote student achievement, positive development, and well-being. The primary focus of the survey is assessing student perceptions and experiences related to:
• School climate, connectedness, and learning engagement; • Perceived school safety and frequency of, and reasons for, harassment and bullying at school; • The level of which students experience developmentally supportive caring adult relationships,
high expectations, and opportunities for meaningful participation at school, three fundamental developmental supports (protective factors) that promote positive academic outcomes;
• Supports for social-emotional learning and positive behavior; and • Health-related and behavioral learning barriers (e.g., substance use, violence at school,
physical health, mental health). What’s New? For 2017-18, the only changes to the survey are the following improvements:
• A new question on the frequency of school attendance; • An expansion of the scale asking about opportunities for meaningful participation in the
school; • An expansion of the existing marijuana use question to refer to eating or drinking it as well as
smoking; and • A new question on attitudes toward e-cigarette use.
Supplementary Social Emotional Health Module (SEHM)
The SEHM greatly enhances the value of the CHKS as a strength-based assessment of positive emotions, engagement, ability to build and maintain relationships, and other social-emotional competencies linked to student mental health and well-being, academic success, and college and career readiness. It includes 35 items that capture the totality of core adolescent psychological assets.
SURVEY ADMINISTRATION AND SAMPLING School staff administered the survey, following detailed instructions provided by CDE that were designed to assure the protection of all student and parental rights to privacy and to maintain confidentiality. Students were surveyed only with the consent of parents or guardians. Student participation was voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.
• Table A1.1 gives the target sample of students and the final number and percent of students who completed the survey (the participation response rate).
• The Appendix lists all the elementary schools in the district that were eligible to participate in the survey and the percentage of students enrolled in each of them that completed the survey.
THE REPORT The survey results are reported in tables, organized by topic, that provide the percentages responding to each question response option by grade level. Because it is just as important to identify the positive behaviors of youth as it is to identify the risks they face, the tables reporting risk-behavior data include the
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percentages of youth who responded negatively (did not engage in the behavior). Percentages are rounded off to the nearest whole number.
UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE DATA Care must be taken to understand the factors that can impact the quality, validity, and generalizability of the results. The following are a few of the key issues that should be kept in mind. A more detailed discussion of these topics can be found in the CHKS Data Use and Dissemination Guidebook (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
Sample Characteristics
Among the most important factors affecting the quality of survey results is the level of student participation. The validity and representativeness of the results will be adversely affected if the student response rate is lower than 70%. Even if the response rate is low, the results provide an indication of what those students who did respond felt about the school and their experiences and behavior.
Changes Between Survey Administrations
Many factors besides real changes in behavior, attitudes, or experiences among students may account for changes in results from administration to administration. Changes may be due to differences over time in the characteristics or size of the sample of students who completed the survey, changes in the questions themselves, or differences between the time periods in which the survey was administered (e.g., some risk behaviors tend to increase as students age, or may increase during holidays or social events).
RESOURCES The CHKS website contains numerous guidebooks and other tools for using and understanding survey results.
• CHKS Guidebook to Data Use and Dissemination provides step-by-step instructions on how to interpret survey results and effectively disseminate them (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
• CHKS factsheets (chks.wested.org/using-results/factsheets) analyze key topics at the state level, show how data variables are related, and offer suggestions for how data can be analyzed at the local level.
• Making Sense of School Climate provides a discussion of all the CalSCHLS survey items that relate to school climate (download californias3.wested.org/resources/S3_schoolclimateguidebook_final.pdf).
• Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf) describes how survey items align with LCAP priorities and indicators. Also available is an LCAP-related PowerPoint presentation (chks.wested.org/training-support/workshops-presentations).
• The School Climate Connection Newsletter provides monthly announcements of resources, tools, webinars and workshops, and research. Sign up on the CHKS or CaliforniaS3 websites.
• CDE’s California Safe and Supportive Schools website (CaliforniaS3.wested.org) contains a wealth of information and tools related to school climate improvement and social-emotional learning. It includes factsheets analyzing CalSCHLS data and What Works Briefs that provide guidance on strategies to implement.
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NEXT STEPS Receiving this report is just a beginning step in a data-driven decision-making process of continuous quality improvement. The following describes some followup steps you should take and some custom services (additional fees apply) available from the CalSCHLS TA Center to help in fostering effective use of the results and provide additional information to support school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
Engage Students, Staff, and Parents in an Action Planning Process
First and foremost, engage students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders in reviewing and exploring the meaning of the results and obtain their input into how the school might better meet the identified needs and into the development of a detailed action plan. This communicates to stakeholders that you value their input into how to improve the schools and gives them an opportunity for meaningful participation. This helps enhance pupil engagement and parent involvement, two LCAP priorities. Their input, in turn, will help in identifying school needs and developing an effective response. It will also promote higher rates of participation the next time the survey is administered, as stakeholders will see how the data has been used for positive purposes.
Compare Results with Other Data
The value of your CHKS results will be greatly enhanced if examined in the content of the following sources of related data.
• Staff and Parent Surveys. The results of this student survey should be compared to those obtained from the CalSCHLS surveys of school staff and parents. It is important to determine how consistent are student, staff, and parent perceptions and experiences. If you did not administer these companion surveys, consider doing so next time.
• Elementary School Results. The elementary results should also be compared to the middle and high school results to determine how student strengths and needs develop with age. In particular, results from middle school can help guide engagement, prevention, and health promotion efforts for elementary students that might mitigate future problems when they transition into middle school. Vice versa, making middle schools aware of the results from elementary schools may help them better prepare for future challenges they may face.
• Other Data. CHKS results will also be enriched if analyzed in the context of other data typically collected by schools that relate to the variables assessed. For example, are the data self-reported by students consistent with what you know from discipline referrals, school vandalism costs, and behavioral observations in classrooms.
Data Workshop
To assist in your review of the survey results, you can request the CalSCHLS TA Center to conduct a structured, customized Data Workshop. In this workshop, a survey specialist works with district stakeholders to promote better understanding of the results and to identify local needs that need to be addressed. The workshops can also include engaging stakeholders in developing a detailed Action Plan and timetable for meeting those needs using evidence-based strategies.
For more information, contact your CalSCHLS TA Center (call 888.841.7536) or email [email protected].
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Request Additional Reports and Data
As you review your data with stakeholders, you may find that additional data needs emerge. The following custom services (additional fees apply) are available through the CalSCHLS TA Center to help delve more deeply into your survey results and foster more effective use of the results in support of school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
School Reports
If the schools in the district vary significantly in demographics, programs, or other characteristics, consider requesting individual reports for each school (a fee applies).
Disaggregated Report
The staff of the Regional TA Centers can produce reports that show how results vary by subgroups. For example, what are the characteristics of youth who are low in perceived safety, school connectedness, or academic motivation compared those who are high? This is particularly important given the LCAP requirements to address these needs. This helps in understanding the meaning of the results and developing interventions that target groups most in need.
Analyze Dataset
The complete dataset is available electronically for additional analysis (there is a small fee for preparation). The dataset enables analyses of patterns in the results, how they are interrelated, and how they vary by different subgroups of students and across schools within a district. You can also request an analysis from the CalSCHLS TA Center as a custom service.
Add Questions to Your Next Surveys
Determine what additional information is needed to guide school improvement efforts and add questions to your next CHKS, staff, or parent survey. All three surveys are designed so that schools can add additional questions to help them conduct a more individualized and comprehensive assessment.
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Exhibit 1 Major School-related Domains and Constructs Assessed by CalSCHLS in Elementary Schools
Student
Core
Student Social
Emotional Health
Staff
Survey
Parent Survey
Student Well-Being Academic mindset Academic motivation Academic performance Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use Attendance Collaboration Empathy Gratitude Optimism Perceived safety Persistence Problem solving School connectedness Self-efficacy Social-emotional competencies and health Violence and victimization (bullying) Zest
School Climate Academic rigor and norms High expectations Meaningful participation and decision-making Parent involvement Quality of physical environment Relationships among staff Relationships among students Relationships between students and staff Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity Teacher and other supports for learning
School Climate Improvement Practices Bullying prevention Conflict resolution Discipline and order (policies, enforcement) Services and policies to address student needs Social-emotional/behavioral supports Staff supports
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The CHKS and this report were developed by WestEd, in collaboration with Duerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education, Coordinated School Health and Safety Office. For more information, call the toll-free helpline at 888.841.7536, or visit the website at chks.wested.org.
Gregory Austin, Ph.D. Thomas Hanson, Ph.D.
CalSCHLS Co-Directors, WestEd
Tom Herman Administrator, Coordinated School Health and Safety Office
California Department of Education
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Survey Module Administration
Table 1CHKS Survey Modules AdministeredSurvey Module Administered
A. Core (Required) X
B. Cal-Well Module
C. District After-School Module (DASM)
D. Gang Risk Awareness Module (GRAM)
E. Military Connected School Module
F. Social Emotional Health Module
G. Supplemental Health Module
Z. Custom Questions
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Core Module Results
1. Survey Sample
Table A1.1Student Sample Characteristics
Grade 5
Student Sample SizeTarget sample 75
Final number 72
Response Rate 96%
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2. Summary of Key Indicators
Table A2.1Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being
Grade 5 Table%
School Engagement and SupportsSchool connectedness† 49 A4.4
Academic motivation† 47 A4.4
Caring adult relationships† 46 A4.3
High expectations† 49 A4.3
Meaningful participation† 15 A4.3
School SafetyFeel safe at school‡ 91 A7.1
Been hit or pushed 31 A7.2
Mean rumors spread about you 39 A7.2
Been called bad names or mean jokes made about you 44 A7.2
Saw a weapon at school§ 16 A7.4
Disciplinary EnvironmentStudents well-behaved‡ 67 A6.2
Students treated fairly when break school rules‡ 78 A6.1
Students treated with respect‡ 89 A6.1
Lifetime Substance UseAlcohol or drug use 39 A9.1
Cigarette smoking 0 A10.1
E-cigarette 0 A10.1
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Average percent of respondents reporting “Yes, all of the time.”‡Combines “Most of the time” and “All of the time.”§Past 12 months.
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3. Demographics
Table A3.1Gender of Sample
Grade 5%
Female 46
Male 54
Question ES A.2: Are you female or male?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.2Number of Days Attending After School Program
Grade 5%
0 days 83
1 day 4
2 days 1
3 days 10
4 days 1
5 days 0
Question ES A.6: How many days a week do you usually go to your school’s after school program?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements
Table A4.1Perceived School Performance
Grade 5%
One of the best students 22
Better than most students 26
About the same as others 39
Don’t do as well as most others 13
Question ES A.21: How well do you do in your schoolwork?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.2Truancy, Past 30 Days
Grade 5%
I did not miss any days of school 67
1 day 18
2 days 11
3 or more days 4
Question ES A.4: In the past 30 days, how often did you miss an entire day of school for any reason?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.3School Environment Scales
Grade 5 Table%
Total school supportsAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 37
High 56
Moderate 43
Low 1
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 46 A4.5
High 59
Moderate 40
Low 1
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 49 A4.6
High 57
Moderate 43
Low 0
Meaningful participation at schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 15 A4.7
High 18
Moderate 64
Low 18
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.4School Connectedness and Academic Motivation Scales
Grade 5 Table%
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 49 A4.8
High 76
Moderate 24
Low 0
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 47 A4.9
High 36
Moderate 49
Low 16
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.5Caring Relationships Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 46
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school...care about you?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 57
listen when you have something to say?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 22
Yes, most of the time 40
Yes, all of the time 36
Question ES A.14, 22: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school care about you?... Do the teachers andother grown-ups at school listen when you have something to say?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.6High Expectations Scale Questions
Grade 5%
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 49
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school...tell you when you do a good job?
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 20
Yes, most of the time 46
Yes, all of the time 31
believe that you can do a good job?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 1
Yes, most of the time 32
Yes, all of the time 67
Question ES A.15, 23: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school tell you when you do a good job?... Do theteachers and other grown-ups at school believe that you can do a good job?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.7Meaningful Participation Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Opportunities for Meaningful ParticipationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 15
Are you given a chance to help decide school activities or rules?No, never 21
Yes, some of the time 35
Yes, most of the time 28
Yes, all of the time 17
Are you given a chance to help decide class activities or rules?No, never 21
Yes, some of the time 43
Yes, most of the time 31
Yes, all of the time 6
Do you do things to be helpful at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 24
Yes, most of the time 51
Yes, all of the time 24
Question ES A.13, 19, 24: Are you given a chance to help decide school activities or rules?... Are you given achance to help decide class activities or rules?... Do you do things to be helpful at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.8School Connectedness Scale Questions
Grade 5%
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 49
Do you feel close to people at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 44
Yes, all of the time 43
Are you happy to be at this school?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 49
Yes, all of the time 42
Do you feel like you are part of this school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 35
Yes, all of the time 53
Do teachers treat students fairly at school?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 29
Yes, all of the time 61
Do you feel safe at school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 6
Yes, most of the time 43
Yes, all of the time 49
Question ES A.7-9, 12, 56: Do you feel close to people at school?... Are you happy to be at this school?... Do youfeel like you are part of this school?... Do teachers treat students fairly at school?... Do you feel safe at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.9Academic Motivation Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 47
Do you finish all your class assignments?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 14
Yes, most of the time 50
Yes, all of the time 36
When you get a bad grade, do you try even harder the nexttime?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 62
Do you keep working and working on your schoolwork untilyou get it right?
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 43
Yes, all of the time 43
Do you keep doing your classwork even when it’s really hard foryou?
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 37
Yes, all of the time 48
Question ES A.39-42: Do you finish all your class assignments?... When you get a bad grade, do you try evenharder the next time?... Do you keep working and working on your schoolwork until you get it right?... Do youkeep doing your classwork even when it’s really hard for you?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.10Positive Staff-Student Relationships and Expectations
Grade 5%
At school, do teachers and other grown-ups...make an effort to get to know you?
No, never 7
Yes, some of the time 22
Yes, most of the time 39
Yes, all of the time 32
want you to do your best?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 1
Yes, most of the time 10
Yes, all of the time 89
Question ES A.25, 26: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school make an effort to get to know you?... Dothe teachers and other grown-ups at school want you to do your best?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.11School Pride
Grade 5%
Do you feel proud to belong to your school?No, never 4
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 48
Question ES A.10: Do you feel proud to belong to your school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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5. Supports for Learning at School
Table A5.1Supports for Learning
Grade 5%
Are the students at your school motivated to learn?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 27
Yes, most of the time 66
Yes, all of the time 7
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school ask you aboutyour ideas?
No, never 7
Yes, some of the time 38
Yes, most of the time 44
Yes, all of the time 11
Do the teachers and other grown-ups give you a chance to solveschool problems?
No, never 4
Yes, some of the time 24
Yes, most of the time 39
Yes, all of the time 33
Do you get to do interesting activities at school?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 24
Yes, most of the time 45
Yes, all of the time 31
Question ES A.11, 16-18: Are the students at your school motivated to learn?... Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school ask you about your ideas?... Do the teachers and other grown-ups give you a chance to solve schoolproblems?... Do you get to do interesting activities at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.1Supports for Learning - Continued
Grade 5%
Do your teachers ask you what you want to learn about?No, never 39Yes, some of the time 49Yes, most of the time 13Yes, all of the time 0
Question ES A.20: Do your teachers ask you what you want to learn about?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.2Supports for Social and Emotional Learning
Grade 5%
Does your school...help students resolve conflicts with one another?
No, never 1Yes, some of the time 14Yes, most of the time 35Yes, all of the time 49
teach students to understand how other students think and feel?No, never 3Yes, some of the time 17Yes, most of the time 38Yes, all of the time 42
teach students to feel responsible for how they act?No, never 1Yes, some of the time 11Yes, most of the time 47Yes, all of the time 40
teach students to care about each other and treat each otherwith respect?
No, never 0Yes, some of the time 6Yes, most of the time 34Yes, all of the time 60
Question ES A.32-35: Does your school help students resolve conflicts with one another?... Does your school teachstudents to understand how other students think and feel?... Does your school teach students to feel responsiblefor how they act?... Does your school teach students to care about each other and treat each other with respect?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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6. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect
Table A6.1Clarity of Rules and Fairness
Grade 5%
Do students know what the rules are?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 60
Yes, all of the time 28
Are the school rules fair?No, never 6
Yes, some of the time 22
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 35
Are students treated fairly when they break school rules?No, never 10
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 32
Yes, all of the time 46
Do teachers and other grown-ups at school treat students withrespect?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 32
Yes, all of the time 56
Question ES A.27-29, 31: Are the school rules fair?... Do teachers and other grown-ups at school treat studentswith respect?... Are students treated fairly when they break school rules?... Do students know what the rules are?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.2Student Positive Behavior
Grade 5%
Do you follow the classroom rules?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 39
Yes, all of the time 56
Do you follow the playground rules at recess and lunch times?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 26
Yes, all of the time 64
Do you listen when your teacher is talking?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 53
Yes, all of the time 36
Are students at this school well behaved?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 32
Yes, most of the time 65
Yes, all of the time 1
Are you nice to other students?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 34
Yes, all of the time 62
Question ES A.30, 43-46: Are students at this school well behaved? ... Do you follow the classroom rules?... Doyou follow the playground rules at recess and lunch times?... Do you listen when your teacher is talking?... Areyou nice to other students?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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7. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety
Table A7.1Perceived Safety at or Outside of School
Grade 5%
Do you feel safe at school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 6
Yes, most of the time 43
Yes, all of the time 49
Do you feel safe on your way to and from school?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 6
Yes, most of the time 11
Yes, all of the time 83
Question ES A.56, 57: Do you feel safe at school?... Do you feel safe on your way to and from school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.2Frequency of Being Harassed on School Property
Grade 5%
Been hit or pushedNo, never 69
Yes, some of the time 26
Yes, most of the time 4
Yes, all of the time 0
Mean rumors spread about youNo, never 61
Yes, some of the time 30
Yes, most of the time 7
Yes, all of the time 1
Been called bad names or mean jokes made about youNo, never 56
Yes, some of the time 37
Yes, most of the time 7
Yes, all of the time 0
Question ES A.50, 51, 53: Do other kids hit or push you at school when they are not just playing around?... Doother kids at school spread mean rumors or lies about you?... Do other kids at school call you bad names or makemean jokes about you?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.3Frequency of Harassing on School Property, Past Year
Grade 5%
Have hit or pushed other kids0 times 761 time 182 times 13 or more times 4
Have said mean things about other students or called them badnames
0 times 561 time 332 times 63 or more times 6
Have spread mean rumors about other kids0 times 731 time 172 times 43 or more times 6
Question ES A.47-49: During the past year, how many times have you hit or pushed other kids at school when youwere not playing around?... During the past year, how many times have you spread mean rumors or lies aboutother kids at school?... During the past year, how many times at school have you said mean things about otherstudents or called them bad names?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A7.4Weapons (Gun or Knife) on School Property, Past Year
Grade 5%
Brought a gun or knife to schoolNo 99Yes 1
Saw another kid with a gun or knife at schoolNo 84Yes 16
Question ES A.52, 54: During the past year, did you ever bring a gun or knife to school?... During the past year,have you ever seen another kid with a gun or knife at school?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.5School Responses to Bullying
Grade 5%
Teachers and other grown-ups make it clear that bullying is notallowed.
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 3
Yes, most of the time 14
Yes, all of the time 83
If you tell a teacher that you’ve been bullied, the teacher will dosomething to help.
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 7
Yes, most of the time 27
Yes, all of the time 63
Students at your school try to stop bullying when they see ithappening.
No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 31
Yes, most of the time 37
Yes, all of the time 24
Question ES A.36-38: Do the teachers and other grown-ups make it clear that bullying is not allowed?... If youtell a teacher that you’ve been bullied, will the teacher do something to help?... Do students at your school try tostop bullying when they see it happening?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A7.6Frequency of Being Home Alone
Grade 5%
No, never 27
Yes, some of the time 55
Yes, most of the time 11
Yes, all of the time 7
Question ES A.55: Are you home alone after school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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8. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling
Table A8.1High Expectations at Home
Grade 5%
Does a parent or some other grown-up at home...believe that you can do a good job?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 0
Yes, most of the time 10
Yes, all of the time 90
want you to do your best?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 0
Yes, most of the time 3
Yes, all of the time 97
Question ES A.69, 70: Does a parent or some other grown-up at home believe that you can do a good job?... Doesa parent or some other grown-up at home want you to do your best?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A8.2Parent/Adult Involvement in Schoolwork
Grade 5%
Does a parent or some other grown-up at home...care about your schoolwork?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 0
Yes, most of the time 24
Yes, all of the time 76
ask if you did your homework?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 9
Yes, most of the time 23
Yes, all of the time 66
check your homework.No, never 7
Yes, some of the time 12
Yes, most of the time 25
Yes, all of the time 57
ask you about school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 7
Yes, most of the time 20
Yes, all of the time 71
ask you about your grades?No, never 17
Yes, some of the time 16
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 34
Question ES A.68, 71-74: Does a parent or some other grown-up at home care about your schoolwork?... Does aparent or some other grown-up at home ask if you did your homework?... Does a parent or some other grown-upat home check your homework?... Does a parent or some other grown-up at home ask you about school?... Doesa parent or some other grown-up at home ask you about your grades?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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9. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use
Table A9.1Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs, Lifetime
Grade 5%
Alcohol, one or two sips 39
Alcohol, a full glass 0
Inhalants (to get high) 0
Marijuana 0
None of the above 61
Any of the above 39
Question ES A.61-63: Have you ever drunk beer, wine, or other alcohol?... Have you ever sniffed somethingthrough your nose to get “high?”... Have you ever used any marijuana (smoke, eat, or drink)?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A9.2Perception of Health Risk of Alcohol and Marijuana Use
Grade 5%
AlcoholNo, not bad 4
Yes, a little bad 64
Yes, very bad 31
MarijuanaNo, not bad 0
Yes, a little bad 6
Yes, very bad 59
I don’t know what marijuana is 36
Question ES A.66, 67: Do you think drinking alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) is bad for a person’s health?... Do youthink using marijuana (smoke, eat, or drink) is bad for a person’s health?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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10. Tobacco Use
Table A10.1Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes, Lifetime
Grade 5%
Ever smoked a cigarette 0
Part of a cigarette, like one or two puffs 0
A whole cigarette 0
Ever used an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, or other vaping device 0
Question ES A.59, 60: Have you ever smoked a cigarette?... Have you ever used an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookah pen, or other vaping device?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A10.2Perception of Health Risk of Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Use
Grade 5%
Do you think smoking cigarettes is bad for a person’s health?No, not bad 0
Yes, a little bad 1
Yes, very bad 99
Do you think using an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookahpen, or other vaping device is bad for a person’s health?
No, not bad 0
Yes, a little bad 7
Yes, very bad 93
Question ES A.64, 65: Do you think smoking cigarettes is bad for a person’s health?... Do you think using anelectronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookah pen, or other vaping device is bad for a person’s health?.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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11. Physical Health
Table A11.1Breakfast Consumption
Grade 5%
No 3
Yes 97
Question ES A.5: Did you eat breakfast this morning?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A11.2Body Image
Grade 5%
Ever been teased about your body at schoolNo 79
Yes 21
Question ES A.58: Have other kids at school ever teased you about what your body looks like?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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12. Gender Breakdowns
Table A12.1School Developmental Supports, Connectedness, and Academic Motivation by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %School Environment
Total school supports† 36 38
Caring adults in school† 47 46
High expectations-adults in school† 45 51
Meaningful participation at school† 15 15
School Connectedness† 50 49
Academic Motivation† 46 48
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Average percent of respondents reporting “Yes, all of the time.”
Table A12.2Student Positive Behavior by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Follow classroom rulesA 97 95
Listen when teacher is talkingA 94 85
Nice to other studentsA 100 92
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.ACombines “Most of the time” and “All of the time.”
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Table A12.3School Safety-Related Indicators by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Been Harassed on School PropertyB
Been hit or pushed 12 46
Mean rumors spread about you 44 34
Been called bad names/mean jokes made aboutyou 42 46
Feels safe at school most/all of the time 94 89
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.BCombines “Some of the time,” “Most of the time,” and “All of the time.”
Table A12.4Selected Alcohol and Drug Use Measures by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Lifetime AOD Use
Alcohol, one or two sips 34 42
Alcohol, a full glass 0 0
Inhalants (to get high) 0 0
Marijuana 0 0
Any of the above 34 42
Perceived Health RiskC
Alcohol 100 92
MarijuanaD 100 100
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.CCombines “A little bad” and “Very bad.”DStudents who responded that they didn’t know what marijuana was were excluded from calculation.
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Table A12.5Selected Tobacco Measures by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Ever smoked a cigarette 0 0
Part of a cigarette, like one or two puffs 0 0
A whole cigarette 0 0
Electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, or other vapingdevice 0 0
Perceived health risk of cigarette smokingC 100 100
Perceived health risk of electronic cigarette useC 100 100
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.CCombines “A little bad” and “Very bad.”
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Neil Cummins ElementaryElementary2017-2018
Main Report
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This report was prepared by WestEd, a research, development, and service agency, in collaboration withDuerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education CoordinatedSchool Health and Safety Office. For contract information, contact:
Hilva ChanCalifornia Department of EducationCoordinated School Health and Safety Office1430 N StreetSacramento, CA [email protected]
Recommended citation:Neil Cummins Elementary School. California Healthy Kids Survey, 2017-18: Main Report. San Fran-cisco: WestEd Health & Human Development Program for the California Department of Education.
Date prepared: 11 Apr 2018CDS code: 21653676024376
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Contents
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List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. Supports for Learning at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2510. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2611. Physical Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2712. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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List of TablesPage
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CHKS Survey Modules Administered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A1.1 Student Sample Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A2.1 Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.1 Gender of Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.2 Number of Days Attending After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.1 Perceived School Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.2 Truancy, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.3 School Environment Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A4.4 School Connectedness and Academic Motivation Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A4.5 Caring Relationships Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A4.6 High Expectations Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A4.7 Meaningful Participation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A4.8 School Connectedness Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A4.9 Academic Motivation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12A4.10 Positive Staff-Student Relationships and Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13A4.11 School Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Supports for Learning at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A5.1 Supports for Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A5.1 Supports for Learning - Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A5.2 Supports for Social and Emotional Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A6.1 Clarity of Rules and Fairness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A6.2 Student Positive Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A7.1 Perceived Safety at or Outside of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A7.2 Frequency of Being Harassed on School Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A7.3 Frequency of Harassing on School Property, Past Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A7.4 Weapons (Gun or Knife) on School Property, Past Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A7.5 School Responses to Bullying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22A7.6 Frequency of Being Home Alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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8. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A8.1 High Expectations at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A8.2 Parent/Adult Involvement in Schoolwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A9.1 Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs, Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A9.2 Perception of Health Risk of Alcohol and Marijuana Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26A10.1 Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes, Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26A10.2 Perception of Health Risk of Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Use . . . . . . . . . 26
11. Physical Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A11.1 Breakfast Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A11.2 Body Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A12.1 School Developmental Supports, Connectedness, and Academic Motivation by Gender 28A12.2 Student Positive Behavior by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A12.3 School Safety-Related Indicators by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29A12.4 Selected Alcohol and Drug Use Measures by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29A12.5 Selected Tobacco Measures by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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PREFACE
This report provides the detailed results for each question from this school/district’s 2017–2018 California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), presented in tables organized by topic.
The CHKS, along with its two companion surveys–California School Staff Survey (CSSS) for staff and the California School Parent Survey (CSPS)–is a service of the California Department of Education (CDE). These three surveys form the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Survey (CalSCHLS) System, the largest, most comprehensive state effort in the nation to regularly assess students, staff, and parents at the local level to provide key data on school climate and safety, learning supports and barriers, and stakeholder engagement, as well as youth development, health, and well-being. Exhibit 1, at the end of the Preface, presents the major school-related domains and constructs assessed by CalSCHLS at the elementary level.
These surveys grew out of CDE’s commitment to helping schools promote the successful cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of all students; create more positive, engaging school environments for students, staff, and parents; and ensure college and career readiness. They provide a wealth of information to guide school improvement and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) efforts, particularly in regard to the state priorities of enhancing school climate, pupil engagement, parent involvement, and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups. Factsheets, guidebooks, and other resources to help in understanding and using CHKS results are available for downloading from the survey website (chks.wested.org), including Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf). The California Safe and Supportive Schools website (californias3.wested.org) provides information and tools helpful in implementing effective strategies to address the needs identified by the survey.
The CalSCHLS Technical Assistance Center offers a Data Workshop to help identify local needs and develop action plans to meet those needs (see below).
THE SURVEY The California Department of Education (CDE) has funded the CHKS since 1997 to provide data to assist schools in: (1) fostering safe and supportive school climates, social-emotional competencies, and engagement in learning; (2) preventing youth health-risk behaviors and other barriers to academic achievement; and (3) promoting positive youth development, resilience, and well-being. A thorough understanding of the scope and nature of these student behaviors, attitudes, experiences, and supports is essential for guiding school improvement and academic, prevention, and health programs.
The CHKS is not just a standalone instrument but a data collection system that districts can customize to meet local needs and interests. The elementary-school CHKS consists of a required general Core Module and a series of optional, supplementary topic-focused modules, including a Social and Emotional Health Module (SEHM), that districts can elect to administer. Districts may also add their own questions of local interest in a custom module. Table 1 indicates the modules administered by the district/school.
HYPERLINK FEATURE The digital version of this report has been hyperlinked. Click on the title of a section or a table in the List of Tables and you will be automatically directed to the actual content section or table in the report.
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Core Module
As outlined in Exhibit 1, the Core Module consists of key questions, identified by an expert advisory committee, that are considered most important for schools to guide improvement of academic, health, and prevention programs and promote student achievement, positive development, and well-being. The primary focus of the survey is assessing student perceptions and experiences related to:
• School climate, connectedness, and learning engagement; • Perceived school safety and frequency of, and reasons for, harassment and bullying at school; • The level of which students experience developmentally supportive caring adult relationships,
high expectations, and opportunities for meaningful participation at school, three fundamental developmental supports (protective factors) that promote positive academic outcomes;
• Supports for social-emotional learning and positive behavior; and • Health-related and behavioral learning barriers (e.g., substance use, violence at school,
physical health, mental health). What’s New? For 2017-18, the only changes to the survey are the following improvements:
• A new question on the frequency of school attendance; • An expansion of the scale asking about opportunities for meaningful participation in the
school; • An expansion of the existing marijuana use question to refer to eating or drinking it as well as
smoking; and • A new question on attitudes toward e-cigarette use.
Supplementary Social Emotional Health Module (SEHM)
The SEHM greatly enhances the value of the CHKS as a strength-based assessment of positive emotions, engagement, ability to build and maintain relationships, and other social-emotional competencies linked to student mental health and well-being, academic success, and college and career readiness. It includes 35 items that capture the totality of core adolescent psychological assets.
SURVEY ADMINISTRATION AND SAMPLING School staff administered the survey, following detailed instructions provided by CDE that were designed to assure the protection of all student and parental rights to privacy and to maintain confidentiality. Students were surveyed only with the consent of parents or guardians. Student participation was voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.
• Table A1.1 gives the target sample of students and the final number and percent of students who completed the survey (the participation response rate).
• The Appendix lists all the elementary schools in the district that were eligible to participate in the survey and the percentage of students enrolled in each of them that completed the survey.
THE REPORT The survey results are reported in tables, organized by topic, that provide the percentages responding to each question response option by grade level. Because it is just as important to identify the positive behaviors of youth as it is to identify the risks they face, the tables reporting risk-behavior data include the
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percentages of youth who responded negatively (did not engage in the behavior). Percentages are rounded off to the nearest whole number.
UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE DATA Care must be taken to understand the factors that can impact the quality, validity, and generalizability of the results. The following are a few of the key issues that should be kept in mind. A more detailed discussion of these topics can be found in the CHKS Data Use and Dissemination Guidebook (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
Sample Characteristics
Among the most important factors affecting the quality of survey results is the level of student participation. The validity and representativeness of the results will be adversely affected if the student response rate is lower than 70%. Even if the response rate is low, the results provide an indication of what those students who did respond felt about the school and their experiences and behavior.
Changes Between Survey Administrations
Many factors besides real changes in behavior, attitudes, or experiences among students may account for changes in results from administration to administration. Changes may be due to differences over time in the characteristics or size of the sample of students who completed the survey, changes in the questions themselves, or differences between the time periods in which the survey was administered (e.g., some risk behaviors tend to increase as students age, or may increase during holidays or social events).
RESOURCES The CHKS website contains numerous guidebooks and other tools for using and understanding survey results.
• CHKS Guidebook to Data Use and Dissemination provides step-by-step instructions on how to interpret survey results and effectively disseminate them (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
• CHKS factsheets (chks.wested.org/using-results/factsheets) analyze key topics at the state level, show how data variables are related, and offer suggestions for how data can be analyzed at the local level.
• Making Sense of School Climate provides a discussion of all the CalSCHLS survey items that relate to school climate (download californias3.wested.org/resources/S3_schoolclimateguidebook_final.pdf).
• Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf) describes how survey items align with LCAP priorities and indicators. Also available is an LCAP-related PowerPoint presentation (chks.wested.org/training-support/workshops-presentations).
• The School Climate Connection Newsletter provides monthly announcements of resources, tools, webinars and workshops, and research. Sign up on the CHKS or CaliforniaS3 websites.
• CDE’s California Safe and Supportive Schools website (CaliforniaS3.wested.org) contains a wealth of information and tools related to school climate improvement and social-emotional learning. It includes factsheets analyzing CalSCHLS data and What Works Briefs that provide guidance on strategies to implement.
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NEXT STEPS Receiving this report is just a beginning step in a data-driven decision-making process of continuous quality improvement. The following describes some followup steps you should take and some custom services (additional fees apply) available from the CalSCHLS TA Center to help in fostering effective use of the results and provide additional information to support school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
Engage Students, Staff, and Parents in an Action Planning Process
First and foremost, engage students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders in reviewing and exploring the meaning of the results and obtain their input into how the school might better meet the identified needs and into the development of a detailed action plan. This communicates to stakeholders that you value their input into how to improve the schools and gives them an opportunity for meaningful participation. This helps enhance pupil engagement and parent involvement, two LCAP priorities. Their input, in turn, will help in identifying school needs and developing an effective response. It will also promote higher rates of participation the next time the survey is administered, as stakeholders will see how the data has been used for positive purposes.
Compare Results with Other Data
The value of your CHKS results will be greatly enhanced if examined in the content of the following sources of related data.
• Staff and Parent Surveys. The results of this student survey should be compared to those obtained from the CalSCHLS surveys of school staff and parents. It is important to determine how consistent are student, staff, and parent perceptions and experiences. If you did not administer these companion surveys, consider doing so next time.
• Elementary School Results. The elementary results should also be compared to the middle and high school results to determine how student strengths and needs develop with age. In particular, results from middle school can help guide engagement, prevention, and health promotion efforts for elementary students that might mitigate future problems when they transition into middle school. Vice versa, making middle schools aware of the results from elementary schools may help them better prepare for future challenges they may face.
• Other Data. CHKS results will also be enriched if analyzed in the context of other data typically collected by schools that relate to the variables assessed. For example, are the data self-reported by students consistent with what you know from discipline referrals, school vandalism costs, and behavioral observations in classrooms.
Data Workshop
To assist in your review of the survey results, you can request the CalSCHLS TA Center to conduct a structured, customized Data Workshop. In this workshop, a survey specialist works with district stakeholders to promote better understanding of the results and to identify local needs that need to be addressed. The workshops can also include engaging stakeholders in developing a detailed Action Plan and timetable for meeting those needs using evidence-based strategies.
For more information, contact your CalSCHLS TA Center (call 888.841.7536) or email [email protected].
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Request Additional Reports and Data
As you review your data with stakeholders, you may find that additional data needs emerge. The following custom services (additional fees apply) are available through the CalSCHLS TA Center to help delve more deeply into your survey results and foster more effective use of the results in support of school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
School Reports
If the schools in the district vary significantly in demographics, programs, or other characteristics, consider requesting individual reports for each school (a fee applies).
Disaggregated Report
The staff of the Regional TA Centers can produce reports that show how results vary by subgroups. For example, what are the characteristics of youth who are low in perceived safety, school connectedness, or academic motivation compared those who are high? This is particularly important given the LCAP requirements to address these needs. This helps in understanding the meaning of the results and developing interventions that target groups most in need.
Analyze Dataset
The complete dataset is available electronically for additional analysis (there is a small fee for preparation). The dataset enables analyses of patterns in the results, how they are interrelated, and how they vary by different subgroups of students and across schools within a district. You can also request an analysis from the CalSCHLS TA Center as a custom service.
Add Questions to Your Next Surveys
Determine what additional information is needed to guide school improvement efforts and add questions to your next CHKS, staff, or parent survey. All three surveys are designed so that schools can add additional questions to help them conduct a more individualized and comprehensive assessment.
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Exhibit 1 Major School-related Domains and Constructs Assessed by CalSCHLS in Elementary Schools
Student
Core
Student Social
Emotional Health
Staff
Survey
Parent Survey
Student Well-Being Academic mindset Academic motivation Academic performance Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use Attendance Collaboration Empathy Gratitude Optimism Perceived safety Persistence Problem solving School connectedness Self-efficacy Social-emotional competencies and health Violence and victimization (bullying) Zest
School Climate Academic rigor and norms High expectations Meaningful participation and decision-making Parent involvement Quality of physical environment Relationships among staff Relationships among students Relationships between students and staff Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity Teacher and other supports for learning
School Climate Improvement Practices Bullying prevention Conflict resolution Discipline and order (policies, enforcement) Services and policies to address student needs Social-emotional/behavioral supports Staff supports
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The CHKS and this report were developed by WestEd, in collaboration with Duerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education, Coordinated School Health and Safety Office. For more information, call the toll-free helpline at 888.841.7536, or visit the website at chks.wested.org.
Gregory Austin, Ph.D. Thomas Hanson, Ph.D.
CalSCHLS Co-Directors, WestEd
Tom Herman Administrator, Coordinated School Health and Safety Office
California Department of Education
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Survey Module Administration
Table 1CHKS Survey Modules AdministeredSurvey Module Administered
A. Core (Required) X
B. Cal-Well Module
C. District After-School Module (DASM)
D. Gang Risk Awareness Module (GRAM)
E. Military Connected School Module
F. Social Emotional Health Module
G. Supplemental Health Module
Z. Custom Questions
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Core Module Results
1. Survey Sample
Table A1.1Student Sample Characteristics
Grade 5
Student Sample SizeTarget sample 105
Final number 74
Response Rate 70%
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2. Summary of Key Indicators
Table A2.1Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being
Grade 5 Table%
School Engagement and SupportsSchool connectedness† 45 A4.4
Academic motivation† 53 A4.4
Caring adult relationships† 46 A4.3
High expectations† 51 A4.3
Meaningful participation† 14 A4.3
School SafetyFeel safe at school‡ 78 A7.1
Been hit or pushed 45 A7.2
Mean rumors spread about you 53 A7.2
Been called bad names or mean jokes made about you 55 A7.2
Saw a weapon at school§ 15 A7.4
Disciplinary EnvironmentStudents well-behaved‡ 53 A6.2
Students treated fairly when break school rules‡ 67 A6.1
Students treated with respect‡ 88 A6.1
Lifetime Substance UseAlcohol or drug use 40 A9.1
Cigarette smoking 4 A10.1
E-cigarette 0 A10.1
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Average percent of respondents reporting “Yes, all of the time.”‡Combines “Most of the time” and “All of the time.”§Past 12 months.
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3. Demographics
Table A3.1Gender of Sample
Grade 5%
Female 53
Male 47
Question ES A.2: Are you female or male?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.2Number of Days Attending After School Program
Grade 5%
0 days 92
1 day 4
2 days 0
3 days 0
4 days 4
5 days 0
Question ES A.6: How many days a week do you usually go to your school’s after school program?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements
Table A4.1Perceived School Performance
Grade 5%
One of the best students 27
Better than most students 28
About the same as others 43
Don’t do as well as most others 1
Question ES A.21: How well do you do in your schoolwork?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.2Truancy, Past 30 Days
Grade 5%
I did not miss any days of school 61
1 day 20
2 days 9
3 or more days 9
Question ES A.4: In the past 30 days, how often did you miss an entire day of school for any reason?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.3School Environment Scales
Grade 5 Table%
Total school supportsAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 37
High 58
Moderate 41
Low 1
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 46 A4.5
High 64
Moderate 36
Low 0
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 51 A4.6
High 61
Moderate 38
Low 1
Meaningful participation at schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 14 A4.7
High 12
Moderate 74
Low 14
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.4School Connectedness and Academic Motivation Scales
Grade 5 Table%
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 45 A4.8
High 64
Moderate 36
Low 0
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 53 A4.9
High 40
Moderate 44
Low 16
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.5Caring Relationships Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 46
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school...care about you?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 12
Yes, most of the time 36
Yes, all of the time 52
listen when you have something to say?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 9
Yes, most of the time 51
Yes, all of the time 39
Question ES A.14, 22: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school care about you?... Do the teachers andother grown-ups at school listen when you have something to say?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.6High Expectations Scale Questions
Grade 5%
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 51
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school...tell you when you do a good job?
No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 22
Yes, most of the time 42
Yes, all of the time 35
believe that you can do a good job?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 9
Yes, most of the time 22
Yes, all of the time 68
Question ES A.15, 23: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school tell you when you do a good job?... Do theteachers and other grown-ups at school believe that you can do a good job?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.7Meaningful Participation Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Opportunities for Meaningful ParticipationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 14
Are you given a chance to help decide school activities or rules?No, never 27
Yes, some of the time 42
Yes, most of the time 20
Yes, all of the time 11
Are you given a chance to help decide class activities or rules?No, never 9
Yes, some of the time 68
Yes, most of the time 19
Yes, all of the time 4
Do you do things to be helpful at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 16
Yes, most of the time 55
Yes, all of the time 27
Question ES A.13, 19, 24: Are you given a chance to help decide school activities or rules?... Are you given achance to help decide class activities or rules?... Do you do things to be helpful at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.8School Connectedness Scale Questions
Grade 5%
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 45
Do you feel close to people at school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 39
Yes, most of the time 31
Yes, all of the time 27
Are you happy to be at this school?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 16
Yes, most of the time 42
Yes, all of the time 42
Do you feel like you are part of this school?No, never 5
Yes, some of the time 22
Yes, most of the time 26
Yes, all of the time 47
Do teachers treat students fairly at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 9
Yes, most of the time 24
Yes, all of the time 65
Do you feel safe at school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 19
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 45
Question ES A.7-9, 12, 56: Do you feel close to people at school?... Are you happy to be at this school?... Do youfeel like you are part of this school?... Do teachers treat students fairly at school?... Do you feel safe at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.9Academic Motivation Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 53
Do you finish all your class assignments?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 8
Yes, most of the time 35
Yes, all of the time 57
When you get a bad grade, do you try even harder the nexttime?
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 28
Yes, all of the time 65
Do you keep working and working on your schoolwork untilyou get it right?
No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 14
Yes, most of the time 49
Yes, all of the time 36
Do you keep doing your classwork even when it’s really hard foryou?
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 15
Yes, most of the time 29
Yes, all of the time 53
Question ES A.39-42: Do you finish all your class assignments?... When you get a bad grade, do you try evenharder the next time?... Do you keep working and working on your schoolwork until you get it right?... Do youkeep doing your classwork even when it’s really hard for you?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.10Positive Staff-Student Relationships and Expectations
Grade 5%
At school, do teachers and other grown-ups...make an effort to get to know you?
No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 36
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 18
want you to do your best?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 10
Yes, all of the time 86
Question ES A.25, 26: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school make an effort to get to know you?... Dothe teachers and other grown-ups at school want you to do your best?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.11School Pride
Grade 5%
Do you feel proud to belong to your school?No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 15
Yes, most of the time 29
Yes, all of the time 48
Question ES A.10: Do you feel proud to belong to your school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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5. Supports for Learning at School
Table A5.1Supports for Learning
Grade 5%
Are the students at your school motivated to learn?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 35
Yes, most of the time 55
Yes, all of the time 7
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school ask you aboutyour ideas?
No, never 9
Yes, some of the time 32
Yes, most of the time 46
Yes, all of the time 12
Do the teachers and other grown-ups give you a chance to solveschool problems?
No, never 12
Yes, some of the time 31
Yes, most of the time 24
Yes, all of the time 32
Do you get to do interesting activities at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 36
Yes, most of the time 42
Yes, all of the time 20
Question ES A.11, 16-18: Are the students at your school motivated to learn?... Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school ask you about your ideas?... Do the teachers and other grown-ups give you a chance to solve schoolproblems?... Do you get to do interesting activities at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.1Supports for Learning - Continued
Grade 5%
Do your teachers ask you what you want to learn about?No, never 59Yes, some of the time 34Yes, most of the time 4Yes, all of the time 3
Question ES A.20: Do your teachers ask you what you want to learn about?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.2Supports for Social and Emotional Learning
Grade 5%
Does your school...help students resolve conflicts with one another?
No, never 9Yes, some of the time 35Yes, most of the time 20Yes, all of the time 35
teach students to understand how other students think and feel?No, never 20Yes, some of the time 30Yes, most of the time 32Yes, all of the time 18
teach students to feel responsible for how they act?No, never 7Yes, some of the time 25Yes, most of the time 41Yes, all of the time 27
teach students to care about each other and treat each otherwith respect?
No, never 4Yes, some of the time 12Yes, most of the time 31Yes, all of the time 53
Question ES A.32-35: Does your school help students resolve conflicts with one another?... Does your school teachstudents to understand how other students think and feel?... Does your school teach students to feel responsiblefor how they act?... Does your school teach students to care about each other and treat each other with respect?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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6. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect
Table A6.1Clarity of Rules and Fairness
Grade 5%
Do students know what the rules are?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 9
Yes, most of the time 43
Yes, all of the time 45
Are the school rules fair?No, never 9
Yes, some of the time 32
Yes, most of the time 43
Yes, all of the time 15
Are students treated fairly when they break school rules?No, never 7
Yes, some of the time 26
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 29
Do teachers and other grown-ups at school treat students withrespect?
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 9
Yes, most of the time 35
Yes, all of the time 53
Question ES A.27-29, 31: Are the school rules fair?... Do teachers and other grown-ups at school treat studentswith respect?... Are students treated fairly when they break school rules?... Do students know what the rules are?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.2Student Positive Behavior
Grade 5%
Do you follow the classroom rules?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 7
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 55
Do you follow the playground rules at recess and lunch times?No, never 4
Yes, some of the time 12
Yes, most of the time 40
Yes, all of the time 44
Do you listen when your teacher is talking?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 12
Yes, most of the time 51
Yes, all of the time 37
Are students at this school well behaved?No, never 7
Yes, some of the time 41
Yes, most of the time 53
Yes, all of the time 0
Are you nice to other students?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 39
Yes, all of the time 56
Question ES A.30, 43-46: Are students at this school well behaved? ... Do you follow the classroom rules?... Doyou follow the playground rules at recess and lunch times?... Do you listen when your teacher is talking?... Areyou nice to other students?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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7. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety
Table A7.1Perceived Safety at or Outside of School
Grade 5%
Do you feel safe at school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 19
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 45
Do you feel safe on your way to and from school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 5
Yes, most of the time 37
Yes, all of the time 56
Question ES A.56, 57: Do you feel safe at school?... Do you feel safe on your way to and from school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.2Frequency of Being Harassed on School Property
Grade 5%
Been hit or pushedNo, never 55
Yes, some of the time 33
Yes, most of the time 4
Yes, all of the time 8
Mean rumors spread about youNo, never 47
Yes, some of the time 31
Yes, most of the time 11
Yes, all of the time 11
Been called bad names or mean jokes made about youNo, never 45
Yes, some of the time 35
Yes, most of the time 11
Yes, all of the time 8
Question ES A.50, 51, 53: Do other kids hit or push you at school when they are not just playing around?... Doother kids at school spread mean rumors or lies about you?... Do other kids at school call you bad names or makemean jokes about you?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.3Frequency of Harassing on School Property, Past Year
Grade 5%
Have hit or pushed other kids0 times 691 time 142 times 143 or more times 4
Have said mean things about other students or called them badnames
0 times 571 time 242 times 73 or more times 12
Have spread mean rumors about other kids0 times 731 time 212 times 53 or more times 1
Question ES A.47-49: During the past year, how many times have you hit or pushed other kids at school when youwere not playing around?... During the past year, how many times have you spread mean rumors or lies aboutother kids at school?... During the past year, how many times at school have you said mean things about otherstudents or called them bad names?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A7.4Weapons (Gun or Knife) on School Property, Past Year
Grade 5%
Brought a gun or knife to schoolNo 97Yes 3
Saw another kid with a gun or knife at schoolNo 85Yes 15
Question ES A.52, 54: During the past year, did you ever bring a gun or knife to school?... During the past year,have you ever seen another kid with a gun or knife at school?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.5School Responses to Bullying
Grade 5%
Teachers and other grown-ups make it clear that bullying is notallowed.
No, never 5
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 12
Yes, all of the time 78
If you tell a teacher that you’ve been bullied, the teacher will dosomething to help.
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 7
Yes, most of the time 27
Yes, all of the time 64
Students at your school try to stop bullying when they see ithappening.
No, never 16
Yes, some of the time 35
Yes, most of the time 39
Yes, all of the time 9
Question ES A.36-38: Do the teachers and other grown-ups make it clear that bullying is not allowed?... If youtell a teacher that you’ve been bullied, will the teacher do something to help?... Do students at your school try tostop bullying when they see it happening?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A7.6Frequency of Being Home Alone
Grade 5%
No, never 19
Yes, some of the time 59
Yes, most of the time 18
Yes, all of the time 4
Question ES A.55: Are you home alone after school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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8. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling
Table A8.1High Expectations at Home
Grade 5%
Does a parent or some other grown-up at home...believe that you can do a good job?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 1
Yes, most of the time 14
Yes, all of the time 85
want you to do your best?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 0
Yes, most of the time 7
Yes, all of the time 93
Question ES A.69, 70: Does a parent or some other grown-up at home believe that you can do a good job?... Doesa parent or some other grown-up at home want you to do your best?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A8.2Parent/Adult Involvement in Schoolwork
Grade 5%
Does a parent or some other grown-up at home...care about your schoolwork?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 5
Yes, most of the time 27
Yes, all of the time 67
ask if you did your homework?No, never 7
Yes, some of the time 5
Yes, most of the time 23
Yes, all of the time 64
check your homework.No, never 14
Yes, some of the time 29
Yes, most of the time 40
Yes, all of the time 18
ask you about school?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 29
Yes, all of the time 60
ask you about your grades?No, never 19
Yes, some of the time 22
Yes, most of the time 19
Yes, all of the time 40
Question ES A.68, 71-74: Does a parent or some other grown-up at home care about your schoolwork?... Does aparent or some other grown-up at home ask if you did your homework?... Does a parent or some other grown-upat home check your homework?... Does a parent or some other grown-up at home ask you about school?... Doesa parent or some other grown-up at home ask you about your grades?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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9. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use
Table A9.1Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs, Lifetime
Grade 5%
Alcohol, one or two sips 38
Alcohol, a full glass 3
Inhalants (to get high) 3
Marijuana 1
None of the above 60
Any of the above 40
Question ES A.61-63: Have you ever drunk beer, wine, or other alcohol?... Have you ever sniffed somethingthrough your nose to get “high?”... Have you ever used any marijuana (smoke, eat, or drink)?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A9.2Perception of Health Risk of Alcohol and Marijuana Use
Grade 5%
AlcoholNo, not bad 11
Yes, a little bad 55
Yes, very bad 34
MarijuanaNo, not bad 3
Yes, a little bad 4
Yes, very bad 60
I don’t know what marijuana is 33
Question ES A.66, 67: Do you think drinking alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) is bad for a person’s health?... Do youthink using marijuana (smoke, eat, or drink) is bad for a person’s health?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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10. Tobacco Use
Table A10.1Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes, Lifetime
Grade 5%
Ever smoked a cigarette 4
Part of a cigarette, like one or two puffs 4
A whole cigarette 0
Ever used an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, or other vaping device 0
Question ES A.59, 60: Have you ever smoked a cigarette?... Have you ever used an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookah pen, or other vaping device?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A10.2Perception of Health Risk of Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Use
Grade 5%
Do you think smoking cigarettes is bad for a person’s health?No, not bad 0
Yes, a little bad 1
Yes, very bad 99
Do you think using an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookahpen, or other vaping device is bad for a person’s health?
No, not bad 0
Yes, a little bad 13
Yes, very bad 87
Question ES A.64, 65: Do you think smoking cigarettes is bad for a person’s health?... Do you think using anelectronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookah pen, or other vaping device is bad for a person’s health?.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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11. Physical Health
Table A11.1Breakfast Consumption
Grade 5%
No 11
Yes 89
Question ES A.5: Did you eat breakfast this morning?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A11.2Body Image
Grade 5%
Ever been teased about your body at schoolNo 74
Yes 26
Question ES A.58: Have other kids at school ever teased you about what your body looks like?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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12. Gender Breakdowns
Table A12.1School Developmental Supports, Connectedness, and Academic Motivation by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %School Environment
Total school supports† 40 34
Caring adults in school† 53 38
High expectations-adults in school† 55 47
Meaningful participation at school† 13 15
School Connectedness† 51 38
Academic Motivation† 54 51
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Average percent of respondents reporting “Yes, all of the time.”
Table A12.2Student Positive Behavior by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Follow classroom rulesA 92 94
Listen when teacher is talkingA 87 88
Nice to other studentsA 95 94
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.ACombines “Most of the time” and “All of the time.”
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Table A12.3School Safety-Related Indicators by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Been Harassed on School PropertyB
Been hit or pushed 36 56
Mean rumors spread about you 46 60
Been called bad names/mean jokes made aboutyou 45 67
Feels safe at school most/all of the time 72 85
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.BCombines “Some of the time,” “Most of the time,” and “All of the time.”
Table A12.4Selected Alcohol and Drug Use Measures by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Lifetime AOD Use
Alcohol, one or two sips 24 53
Alcohol, a full glass 0 6
Inhalants (to get high) 3 3
Marijuana 3 0
Any of the above 23 59
Perceived Health RiskC
Alcohol 95 82
MarijuanaD 100 92
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.CCombines “A little bad” and “Very bad.”DStudents who responded that they didn’t know what marijuana was were excluded from calculation.
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Table A12.5Selected Tobacco Measures by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Ever smoked a cigarette 3 6
Part of a cigarette, like one or two puffs 3 6
A whole cigarette 0 0
Electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, or other vapingdevice 0 0
Perceived health risk of cigarette smokingC 100 100
Perceived health risk of electronic cigarette useC 100 100
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.CCombines “A little bad” and “Very bad.”
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Larkspur-Corte MaderaElementary2017-2018
Main Report
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This report was prepared by WestEd, a research, development, and service agency, in collaboration withDuerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education CoordinatedSchool Health and Safety Office. For contract information, contact:
Hilva ChanCalifornia Department of EducationCoordinated School Health and Safety Office1430 N StreetSacramento, CA [email protected]
Recommended citation:Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. California Healthy Kids Survey, 2017-18: Main Report. SanFrancisco: WestEd Health & Human Development Program for the California Department of Education.
Date prepared: 8 Jan 2018CDS code: 21653670000000
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Contents
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List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. Supports for Learning at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2510. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2611. Physical Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2712. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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List of TablesPage
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CHKS Survey Modules Administered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A1.1 Student Sample Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A2.1 Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.1 Gender of Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.2 Number of Days Attending After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.1 Perceived School Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.2 Truancy, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A4.3 School Environment Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A4.4 School Connectedness and Academic Motivation Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A4.5 Caring Relationships Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A4.6 High Expectations Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A4.7 Meaningful Participation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A4.8 School Connectedness Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A4.9 Academic Motivation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12A4.10 Positive Staff-Student Relationships and Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13A4.11 School Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Supports for Learning at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A5.1 Supports for Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A5.1 Supports for Learning - Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A5.2 Supports for Social and Emotional Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A6.1 Clarity of Rules and Fairness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A6.2 Student Positive Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A7.1 Perceived Safety at or Outside of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A7.2 Frequency of Being Harassed on School Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A7.3 Frequency of Harassing on School Property, Past Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A7.4 Weapons (Gun or Knife) on School Property, Past Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A7.5 School Responses to Bullying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22A7.6 Frequency of Being Home Alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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8. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A8.1 High Expectations at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23A8.2 Parent/Adult Involvement in Schoolwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A9.1 Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs, Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A9.2 Perception of Health Risk of Alcohol and Marijuana Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26A10.1 Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes, Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26A10.2 Perception of Health Risk of Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Use . . . . . . . . . 26
11. Physical Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A11.1 Breakfast Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A11.2 Body Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A12.1 School Developmental Supports, Connectedness, and Academic Motivation by Gender 28A12.2 Student Positive Behavior by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A12.3 School Safety-Related Indicators by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29A12.4 Selected Alcohol and Drug Use Measures by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29A12.5 Selected Tobacco Measures by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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PREFACE
This report provides the detailed results for each question from this school/district’s 2017–2018 California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), presented in tables organized by topic.
The CHKS, along with its two companion surveys–California School Staff Survey (CSSS) for staff and the California School Parent Survey (CSPS)–is a service of the California Department of Education (CDE). These three surveys form the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Survey (CalSCHLS) System, the largest, most comprehensive state effort in the nation to regularly assess students, staff, and parents at the local level to provide key data on school climate and safety, learning supports and barriers, and stakeholder engagement, as well as youth development, health, and well-being. Exhibit 1, at the end of the Preface, presents the major school-related domains and constructs assessed by CalSCHLS at the elementary level.
These surveys grew out of CDE’s commitment to helping schools promote the successful cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of all students; create more positive, engaging school environments for students, staff, and parents; and ensure college and career readiness. They provide a wealth of information to guide school improvement and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) efforts, particularly in regard to the state priorities of enhancing school climate, pupil engagement, parent involvement, and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups. Factsheets, guidebooks, and other resources to help in understanding and using CHKS results are available for downloading from the survey website (chks.wested.org), including Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf). The California Safe and Supportive Schools website (californias3.wested.org) provides information and tools helpful in implementing effective strategies to address the needs identified by the survey.
The CalSCHLS Technical Assistance Center offers a Data Workshop to help identify local needs and develop action plans to meet those needs (see below).
THE SURVEY The California Department of Education (CDE) has funded the CHKS since 1997 to provide data to assist schools in: (1) fostering safe and supportive school climates, social-emotional competencies, and engagement in learning; (2) preventing youth health-risk behaviors and other barriers to academic achievement; and (3) promoting positive youth development, resilience, and well-being. A thorough understanding of the scope and nature of these student behaviors, attitudes, experiences, and supports is essential for guiding school improvement and academic, prevention, and health programs.
The CHKS is not just a standalone instrument but a data collection system that districts can customize to meet local needs and interests. The elementary-school CHKS consists of a required general Core Module and a series of optional, supplementary topic-focused modules, including a Social and Emotional Health Module (SEHM), that districts can elect to administer. Districts may also add their own questions of local interest in a custom module. Table 1 indicates the modules administered by the district/school.
HYPERLINK FEATURE The digital version of this report has been hyperlinked. Click on the title of a section or a table in the List of Tables and you will be automatically directed to the actual content section or table in the report.
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Core Module
As outlined in Exhibit 1, the Core Module consists of key questions, identified by an expert advisory committee, that are considered most important for schools to guide improvement of academic, health, and prevention programs and promote student achievement, positive development, and well-being. The primary focus of the survey is assessing student perceptions and experiences related to:
• School climate, connectedness, and learning engagement; • Perceived school safety and frequency of, and reasons for, harassment and bullying at school; • The level of which students experience developmentally supportive caring adult relationships,
high expectations, and opportunities for meaningful participation at school, three fundamental developmental supports (protective factors) that promote positive academic outcomes;
• Supports for social-emotional learning and positive behavior; and • Health-related and behavioral learning barriers (e.g., substance use, violence at school,
physical health, mental health). What’s New? For 2017-18, the only changes to the survey are the following improvements:
• A new question on the frequency of school attendance; • An expansion of the scale asking about opportunities for meaningful participation in the
school; • An expansion of the existing marijuana use question to refer to eating or drinking it as well as
smoking; and • A new question on attitudes toward e-cigarette use.
Supplementary Social Emotional Health Module (SEHM)
The SEHM greatly enhances the value of the CHKS as a strength-based assessment of positive emotions, engagement, ability to build and maintain relationships, and other social-emotional competencies linked to student mental health and well-being, academic success, and college and career readiness. It includes 35 items that capture the totality of core adolescent psychological assets.
SURVEY ADMINISTRATION AND SAMPLING School staff administered the survey, following detailed instructions provided by CDE that were designed to assure the protection of all student and parental rights to privacy and to maintain confidentiality. Students were surveyed only with the consent of parents or guardians. Student participation was voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.
• Table A1.1 gives the target sample of students and the final number and percent of students who completed the survey (the participation response rate).
• The Appendix lists all the secondary schools in the district that were eligible to participate in the survey and the percentage of students enrolled in each of them that completed the survey.
THE REPORT The survey results are reported in tables, organized by topic, that provide the percentages responding to each question response option by grade level. Because it is just as important to identify the positive behaviors of youth as it is to identify the risks they face, the tables reporting risk-behavior data include the
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percentages of youth who responded negatively (did not engage in the behavior). Percentages are rounded off to the nearest whole number.
UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE DATA Care must be taken to understand the factors that can impact the quality, validity, and generalizability of the results. The following are a few of the key issues that should be kept in mind. A more detailed discussion of these topics can be found in the CHKS Data Use and Dissemination Guidebook (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
Sample Characteristics
Among the most important factors affecting the quality of survey results is the level of student participation. The validity and representativeness of the results will be adversely affected if the student response rate is lower than 70%. Even if the response rate is low, the results provide an indication of what those students who did respond felt about the school and their experiences and behavior.
Changes Between Survey Administrations
Many factors besides real changes in behavior, attitudes, or experiences among students may account for changes in results from administration to administration. Changes may be due to differences over time in the characteristics or size of the sample of students who completed the survey, changes in the questions themselves, or differences between the time periods in which the survey was administered (e.g., some risk behaviors tend to increase as students age, or may increase during holidays or social events).
RESOURCES The CHKS website contains numerous guidebooks and other tools for using and understanding survey results.
• CHKS Guidebook to Data Use and Dissemination provides step-by-step instructions on how to interpret survey results and effectively disseminate them (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
• CHKS factsheets (chks.wested.org/using-results/factsheets) analyze key topics at the state level, show how data variables are related, and offer suggestions for how data can be analyzed at the local level.
• Making Sense of School Climate provides a discussion of all the CalSCHLS survey items that relate to school climate (download californias3.wested.org/resources/S3_schoolclimateguidebook_final.pdf).
• Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf) describes how survey items align with LCAP priorities and indicators. Also available is an LCAP-related PowerPoint presentation (chks.wested.org/training-support/workshops-presentations).
• The School Climate Connection Newsletter provides monthly announcements of resources, tools, webinars and workshops, and research. Sign up on the CHKS or CaliforniaS3 websites.
• CDE’s California Safe and Supportive Schools website (CaliforniaS3.wested.org) contains a wealth of information and tools related to school climate improvement and social-emotional learning. It includes factsheets analyzing CalSCHLS data and What Works Briefs that provide guidance on strategies to implement.
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NEXT STEPS Receiving this report is just a beginning step in a data-driven decision-making process of continuous quality improvement. The following describes some followup steps you should take and some custom services (additional fees apply) available from the CalSCHLS TA Center to help in fostering effective use of the results and provide additional information to support school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
Engage Students, Staff, and Parents in an Action Planning Process
First and foremost, engage students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders in reviewing and exploring the meaning of the results and obtain their input into how the school might better meet the identified needs and into the development of a detailed action plan. This communicates to stakeholders that you value their input into how to improve the schools and gives them an opportunity for meaningful participation. This helps enhance pupil engagement and parent involvement, two LCAP priorities. Their input, in turn, will help in identifying school needs and developing an effective response. It will also promote higher rates of participation the next time the survey is administered, as stakeholders will see how the data has been used for positive purposes.
Compare Results with Other Data
The value of your CHKS results will be greatly enhanced if examined in the content of the following sources of related data.
• Staff and Parent Surveys. The results of this student survey should be compared to those obtained from the CalSCHLS surveys of school staff and parents. It is important to determine how consistent are student, staff, and parent perceptions and experiences. If you did not administer these companion surveys, consider doing so next time.
• Secondary School Results. The elementary results should also be compared to the middle and high school results to determine how student strengths and needs develop with age. In particular, results from middle school can help guide engagement, prevention, and health promotion efforts for elementary students that might mitigate future problems when they transition into middle school. Vice versa, making middle schools aware of the results from elementary schools may help them better prepare for future challenges they may face.
• Other Data. CHKS results will also be enriched if analyzed in the context of other data typically collected by schools that relate to the variables assessed. For example, are the data self-reported by students consistent with what you know from discipline referrals, school vandalism costs, and behavioral observations in classrooms.
Data Workshop
To assist in your review of the survey results, you can request the CalSCHLS TA Center to conduct a structured, customized Data Workshop. In this workshop, a survey specialist works with district stakeholders to promote better understanding of the results and to identify local needs that need to be addressed. The workshops can also include engaging stakeholders in developing a detailed Action Plan and timetable for meeting those needs using evidence-based strategies.
For more information, contact your CalSCHLS TA Center (call 888.841.7536) or email [email protected].
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Request Additional Reports and Data
As you review your data with stakeholders, you may find that additional data needs emerge. The following custom services (additional fees apply) are available through the CalSCHLS TA Center to help delve more deeply into your survey results and foster more effective use of the results in support of school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
School Reports
If the schools in the district vary significantly in demographics, programs, or other characteristics, consider requesting individual reports for each school (a fee applies).
Disaggregated Report
The staff of the Regional TA Centers can produce reports that show how results vary by subgroups. For example, what are the characteristics of youth who are low in perceived safety, school connectedness, or academic motivation compared those who are high? This is particularly important given the LCAP requirements to address these needs. This helps in understanding the meaning of the results and developing interventions that target groups most in need.
Analyze Dataset
The complete dataset is available electronically for additional analysis (there is a small fee for preparation). The dataset enables analyses of patterns in the results, how they are interrelated, and how they vary by different subgroups of students and across schools within a district. You can also request an analysis from the CalSCHLS TA Center as a custom service.
Add Questions to Your Next Surveys
Determine what additional information is needed to guide school improvement efforts and add questions to your next CHKS, staff, or parent survey. All three surveys are designed so that schools can add additional questions to help them conduct a more individualized and comprehensive assessment.
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Exhibit 1 Major School-related Domains and Constructs Assessed by CalSCHLS in Elementary Schools
Student
Core
Student Social
Emotional Health
Staff
Survey
Parent Survey
Student Well-Being Academic mindset Academic motivation Academic performance Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use Attendance Collaboration Empathy Gratitude Optimism Perceived safety Persistence Problem solving School connectedness Self-efficacy Social-emotional competencies and health Violence and victimization (bullying) Zest
School Climate Academic rigor and norms High expectations Meaningful participation and decision-making Parent involvement Quality of physical environment Relationships among staff Relationships among students Relationships between students and staff Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity Teacher and other supports for learning
School Climate Improvement Practices Bullying prevention Conflict resolution Discipline and order (policies, enforcement) Services and policies to address student needs Social-emotional/behavioral supports Staff supports
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The CHKS and this report were developed by WestEd, in collaboration with Duerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education, Coordinated School Health and Safety Office. For more information, call the toll-free helpline at 888.841.7536, or visit the website at chks.wested.org.
Gregory Austin, Ph.D. Thomas Hanson, Ph.D.
CalSCHLS Co-Directors, WestEd
Tom Herman Administrator, Coordinated School Health and Safety Office
California Department of Education
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Survey Module Administration
Table 1CHKS Survey Modules AdministeredSurvey Module Administered
A. Core (Required) X
B. Cal-Well Module
C. District After-School Module (DASM)
D. Gang Risk Awareness Module (GRAM)
E. Military Connected School Module
F. Social Emotional Health Module
G. Supplemental Health Module
Z. Custom Questions
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Core Module Results
1. Survey Sample
Table A1.1Student Sample Characteristics
Grade 5
Student Sample SizeTarget sample 180
Final number 146
Response Rate 81%
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2. Summary of Key Indicators
Table A2.1Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being
Grade 5 Table%
School Engagement and SupportsSchool connectedness† 47 A4.4
Academic motivation† 50 A4.4
Caring adult relationships† 46 A4.3
High expectations† 50 A4.3
Meaningful participation† 15 A4.3
School SafetyFeel safe at school‡ 85 A7.1
Been hit or pushed 38 A7.2
Mean rumors spread about you 46 A7.2
Been called bad names or mean jokes made about you 50 A7.2
Saw a weapon at school§ 15 A7.4
Disciplinary EnvironmentStudents well-behaved‡ 60 A6.2
Students treated fairly when break school rules‡ 72 A6.1
Students treated with respect‡ 88 A6.1
Lifetime Substance UseAlcohol or drug use 39 A9.1
Cigarette smoking 2 A10.1
E-cigarette 0 A10.1
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Average percent reporting “Yes, all of the time.”‡Combines “Most of the time” and “All of the time.”§Past 12 months.
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3. Demographics
Table A3.1Gender of Sample
Grade 5%
Female 49
Male 51
Question ES A.2: Are you female or male?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.2Number of Days Attending After School Program
Grade 5%
0 days 88
1 day 4
2 days 1
3 days 5
4 days 3
5 days 0
Question ES A.6: How many days a week do you usually go to your school’s after school program?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagements
Table A4.1Perceived School Performance
Grade 5%
One of the best students 25
Better than most students 27
About the same as others 41
Don’t do as well as most others 7
Question ES A.21: How well do you do in your schoolwork?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.2Truancy, Past 30 Days
Grade 5%
I did not miss any days of school 64
1 day 19
2 days 10
3 or more days 7
Question ES A.4: In the past 30 days, how often did you miss an entire day of school for any reason?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.3School Environment Scales
Grade 5 Table%
Total school supportsAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 37
High 57
Moderate 42
Low 1
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 46 A4.5
High 62
Moderate 38
Low 1
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 50 A4.6
High 59
Moderate 40
Low 1
Meaningful participation at schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 15 A4.7
High 15
Moderate 69
Low 16
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.4School Connectedness and Academic Motivation Scales
Grade 5 Table%
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 47 A4.8
High 70
Moderate 30
Low 0
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 50 A4.9
High 38
Moderate 46
Low 16
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.5Caring Relationships Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 46
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school...care about you?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 34
Yes, all of the time 55
listen when you have something to say?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 16
Yes, most of the time 46
Yes, all of the time 38
Question ES A.14, 22: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school care about you?... Do the teachers andother grown-ups at school listen when you have something to say?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.6High Expectations Scale Questions
Grade 5%
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 50
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school...tell you when you do a good job?
No, never 2
Yes, some of the time 21
Yes, most of the time 44
Yes, all of the time 33
believe that you can do a good job?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 5
Yes, most of the time 27
Yes, all of the time 67
Question ES A.15, 23: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school tell you when you do a good job?... Do theteachers and other grown-ups at school believe that you can do a good job?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.7Meaningful Participation Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Opportunities for Meaningful ParticipationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 15
Are you given a chance to help decide school activities or rules?No, never 24
Yes, some of the time 38
Yes, most of the time 24
Yes, all of the time 14
Are you given a chance to help decide class activities or rules?No, never 15
Yes, some of the time 55
Yes, most of the time 25
Yes, all of the time 5
Do you do things to be helpful at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 20
Yes, most of the time 53
Yes, all of the time 26
Question ES A.13, 19, 24: Are you given a chance to help decide school activities or rules?... Are you given achance to help decide class activities or rules?... Do you do things to be helpful at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.8School Connectedness Scale Questions
Grade 5%
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 47
Do you feel close to people at school?No, never 2
Yes, some of the time 25
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 35
Are you happy to be at this school?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 45
Yes, all of the time 42
Do you feel like you are part of this school?No, never 4
Yes, some of the time 16
Yes, most of the time 30
Yes, all of the time 50
Do teachers treat students fairly at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 27
Yes, all of the time 63
Do you feel safe at school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 47
Question ES A.7-9, 12, 56: Do you feel close to people at school?... Are you happy to be at this school?... Do youfeel like you are part of this school?... Do teachers treat students fairly at school?... Do you feel safe at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.9Academic Motivation Scale Questions
Grade 5%
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Yes, all of the time” 50
Do you finish all your class assignments?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 42
Yes, all of the time 47
When you get a bad grade, do you try even harder the nexttime?
No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 30
Yes, all of the time 64
Do you keep working and working on your schoolwork untilyou get it right?
No, never 2
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 46
Yes, all of the time 39
Do you keep doing your classwork even when it’s really hard foryou?
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 14
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 51
Question ES A.39-42: Do you finish all your class assignments?... When you get a bad grade, do you try evenharder the next time?... Do you keep working and working on your schoolwork until you get it right?... Do youkeep doing your classwork even when it’s really hard for you?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.10Positive Staff-Student Relationships and Expectations
Grade 5%
At school, do teachers and other grown-ups...make an effort to get to know you?
No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 29
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 25
want you to do your best?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 3
Yes, most of the time 10
Yes, all of the time 88
Question ES A.25, 26: Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school make an effort to get to know you?... Dothe teachers and other grown-ups at school want you to do your best?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.11School Pride
Grade 5%
Do you feel proud to belong to your school?No, never 6
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 48
Question ES A.10: Do you feel proud to belong to your school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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5. Supports for Learning at School
Table A5.1Supports for Learning
Grade 5%
Are the students at your school motivated to learn?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 31
Yes, most of the time 61
Yes, all of the time 7
Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school ask you aboutyour ideas?
No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 35
Yes, most of the time 45
Yes, all of the time 12
Do the teachers and other grown-ups give you a chance to solveschool problems?
No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 27
Yes, most of the time 32
Yes, all of the time 33
Do you get to do interesting activities at school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 30
Yes, most of the time 43
Yes, all of the time 26
Question ES A.11, 16-18: Are the students at your school motivated to learn?... Do the teachers and other grown-ups at school ask you about your ideas?... Do the teachers and other grown-ups give you a chance to solve schoolproblems?... Do you get to do interesting activities at school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.1Supports for Learning - Continued
Grade 5%
Do your teachers ask you what you want to learn about?No, never 49Yes, some of the time 41Yes, most of the time 8Yes, all of the time 1
Question ES A.20: Do your teachers ask you what you want to learn about?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.2Supports for Social and Emotional Learning
Grade 5%
Does your school...help students resolve conflicts with one another?
No, never 6Yes, some of the time 25Yes, most of the time 28Yes, all of the time 42
teach students to understand how other students think and feel?No, never 12Yes, some of the time 23Yes, most of the time 35Yes, all of the time 30
teach students to feel responsible for how they act?No, never 4Yes, some of the time 18Yes, most of the time 44Yes, all of the time 34
teach students to care about each other and treat each otherwith respect?
No, never 2Yes, some of the time 9Yes, most of the time 33Yes, all of the time 56
Question ES A.32-35: Does your school help students resolve conflicts with one another?... Does your school teachstudents to understand how other students think and feel?... Does your school teach students to feel responsiblefor how they act?... Does your school teach students to care about each other and treat each other with respect?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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6. Disciplinary Environment, Fairness, and Respect
Table A6.1Clarity of Rules and Fairness
Grade 5%
Do students know what the rules are?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 51
Yes, all of the time 36
Are the school rules fair?No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 27
Yes, most of the time 40
Yes, all of the time 25
Are students treated fairly when they break school rules?No, never 8
Yes, some of the time 19
Yes, most of the time 35
Yes, all of the time 37
Do teachers and other grown-ups at school treat students withrespect?
No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 10
Yes, most of the time 34
Yes, all of the time 54
Question ES A.27-29, 31: Are the school rules fair?... Do teachers and other grown-ups at school treat studentswith respect?... Are students treated fairly when they break school rules?... Do students know what the rules are?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.2Student Positive Behavior
Grade 5%
Do you follow the classroom rules?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 6
Yes, most of the time 39
Yes, all of the time 56
Do you follow the playground rules at recess and lunch times?No, never 2
Yes, some of the time 11
Yes, most of the time 33
Yes, all of the time 54
Do you listen when your teacher is talking?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 12
Yes, most of the time 52
Yes, all of the time 37
Are students at this school well behaved?No, never 4
Yes, some of the time 36
Yes, most of the time 59
Yes, all of the time 1
Are you nice to other students?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 4
Yes, most of the time 36
Yes, all of the time 59
Question ES A.30, 43-46: Are students at this school well behaved? ... Do you follow the classroom rules?... Doyou follow the playground rules at recess and lunch times?... Do you listen when your teacher is talking?... Areyou nice to other students?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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7. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety
Table A7.1Perceived Safety at or Outside of School
Grade 5%
Do you feel safe at school?No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 13
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 47
Do you feel safe on your way to and from school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 6
Yes, most of the time 24
Yes, all of the time 69
Question ES A.56, 57: Do you feel safe at school?... Do you feel safe on your way to and from school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.2Frequency of Being Harassed on School Property
Grade 5%
Been hit or pushedNo, never 62
Yes, some of the time 30
Yes, most of the time 4
Yes, all of the time 4
Mean rumors spread about youNo, never 54
Yes, some of the time 31
Yes, most of the time 9
Yes, all of the time 6
Been called bad names or mean jokes made about youNo, never 50
Yes, some of the time 36
Yes, most of the time 9
Yes, all of the time 4
Question ES A.50, 51, 53: Do other kids hit or push you at school when they are not just playing around?... Doother kids at school spread mean rumors or lies about you?... Do other kids at school call you bad names or makemean jokes about you?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.3Frequency of Harassing on School Property, Past Year
Grade 5%
Have hit or pushed other kids0 times 721 time 162 times 83 or more times 4
Have said mean things about other students or called them badnames
0 times 561 time 282 times 63 or more times 9
Have spread mean rumors about other kids0 times 731 time 192 times 53 or more times 3
Question ES A.47-49: During the past year, how many times have you hit or pushed other kids at school when youwere not playing around?... During the past year, how many times have you spread mean rumors or lies aboutother kids at school?... During the past year, how many times at school have you said mean things about otherstudents or called them bad names?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A7.4Weapons (Gun or Knife) on School Property, Past Year
Grade 5%
Brought a gun or knife to schoolNo 98Yes 2
Saw another kid with a gun or knife at schoolNo 85Yes 15
Question ES A.52, 54: During the past year, did you ever bring a gun or knife to school?... During the past year,have you ever seen another kid with a gun or knife at school?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.5School Responses to Bullying
Grade 5%
Teachers and other grown-ups make it clear that bullying is notallowed.
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 3
Yes, most of the time 13
Yes, all of the time 81
If you tell a teacher that you’ve been bullied, the teacher will dosomething to help.
No, never 3
Yes, some of the time 7
Yes, most of the time 27
Yes, all of the time 63
Students at your school try to stop bullying when they see ithappening.
No, never 12
Yes, some of the time 33
Yes, most of the time 38
Yes, all of the time 17
Question ES A.36-38: Do the teachers and other grown-ups make it clear that bullying is not allowed?... If youtell a teacher that you’ve been bullied, will the teacher do something to help?... Do students at your school try tostop bullying when they see it happening?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A7.6Frequency of Being Home Alone
Grade 5%
No, never 23
Yes, some of the time 57
Yes, most of the time 14
Yes, all of the time 6
Question ES A.55: Are you home alone after school?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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8. Home Supports and Involvement in Schooling
Table A8.1High Expectations at Home
Grade 5%
Does a parent or some other grown-up at home...believe that you can do a good job?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 1
Yes, most of the time 12
Yes, all of the time 87
want you to do your best?No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 0
Yes, most of the time 5
Yes, all of the time 95
Question ES A.69, 70: Does a parent or some other grown-up at home believe that you can do a good job?... Doesa parent or some other grown-up at home want you to do your best?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A8.2Parent/Adult Involvement in Schoolwork
Grade 5%
Does a parent or some other grown-up at home...care about your schoolwork?
No, never 0
Yes, some of the time 3
Yes, most of the time 26
Yes, all of the time 71
ask if you did your homework?No, never 5
Yes, some of the time 7
Yes, most of the time 23
Yes, all of the time 65
check your homework.No, never 11
Yes, some of the time 20
Yes, most of the time 32
Yes, all of the time 37
ask you about school?No, never 1
Yes, some of the time 9
Yes, most of the time 24
Yes, all of the time 66
ask you about your grades?No, never 18
Yes, some of the time 19
Yes, most of the time 26
Yes, all of the time 37
Question ES A.68, 71-74: Does a parent or some other grown-up at home care about your schoolwork?... Does aparent or some other grown-up at home ask if you did your homework?... Does a parent or some other grown-upat home check your homework?... Does a parent or some other grown-up at home ask you about school?... Doesa parent or some other grown-up at home ask you about your grades?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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9. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use
Table A9.1Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs, Lifetime
Grade 5%
Alcohol, one or two sips 38
Alcohol, a full glass 1
Inhalants (to get high) 1
Marijuana 1
None of the above 61
Any of the above 39
Question ES A.61-63: Have you ever drunk beer, wine, or other alcohol?... Have you ever sniffed somethingthrough your nose to get “high?”... Have you ever used any marijuana (smoke, eat, or drink)?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A9.2Perception of Health Risk of Alcohol and Marijuana Use
Grade 5%
AlcoholNo, not bad 8
Yes, a little bad 59
Yes, very bad 33
MarijuanaNo, not bad 1
Yes, a little bad 5
Yes, very bad 59
I don’t know what marijuana is 35
Question ES A.66, 67: Do you think drinking alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) is bad for a person’s health?... Do youthink using marijuana (smoke, eat, or drink) is bad for a person’s health?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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10. Tobacco Use
Table A10.1Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes, Lifetime
Grade 5%
Ever smoked a cigarette 2
Part of a cigarette, like one or two puffs 2
A whole cigarette 0
Ever used an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, or other vaping device 0
Question ES A.59, 60: Have you ever smoked a cigarette?... Have you ever used an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookah pen, or other vaping device?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A10.2Perception of Health Risk of Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Use
Grade 5%
Do you think smoking cigarettes is bad for a person’s health?No, not bad 0
Yes, a little bad 1
Yes, very bad 99
Do you think using an electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookahpen, or other vaping device is bad for a person’s health?
No, not bad 0
Yes, a little bad 10
Yes, very bad 90
Question ES A.64, 65: Do you think smoking cigarettes is bad for a person’s health?... Do you think using anelectronic cigarette, e-cigarette, hookah pen, or other vaping device is bad for a person’s health?.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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11. Physical Health
Table A11.1Breakfast Consumption
Grade 5%
No 7
Yes 93
Question ES A.5: Did you eat breakfast this morning?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A11.2Body Image
Grade 5%
Ever been teased about your body at schoolNo 76
Yes 24
Question ES A.58: Have other kids at school ever teased you about what your body looks like?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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12. Gender Breakdowns
Table A12.1School Developmental Supports, Connectedness, and Academic Motivation by Gender
Grade 5Percent of Students Scoring High Female Male
% %School Environment
Total school supports 64 49
Caring adults in school 65 58
High expectations-adults in school 60 58
Meaningful participation at school 14 16
School Connectedness 71 69
Academic Motivation 37 39
Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A12.2Student Positive Behavior by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Follow classroom rulesA 94 95
Listen when teacher is talkingA 90 86
Nice to other studentsA 97 93
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.ACombines “Most of the time” and “All of the time.”
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Table A12.3School Safety-Related Indicators by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Been Harassed on School PropertyB
Been hit or pushed 25 51
Mean rumors spread about you 45 47
Been called bad names/mean jokes made aboutyou 43 56
Feels safe at school most/all of the time 82 88
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.BCombines “Some of the time,” “Most of the time,” and “All of the time.”
Table A12.4Selected Alcohol and Drug Use Measures by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Lifetime AOD Use
Alcohol, one or two sips 29 47
Alcohol, a full glass 0 3
Inhalants (to get high) 1 1
Marijuana 1 0
Any of the above 28 50
Perceived Health RiskC
Alcohol 97 88
MarijuanaD 100 97
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.CCombines “A little bad” and “Very bad.”DStudents who responded that they didn’t know what marijuana was were excluded from calculation.
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Table A12.5Selected Tobacco Measures by Gender
Grade 5Female Male
% %Ever smoked a cigarette 1 3
Part of a cigarette, like one or two puffs 1 3
A whole cigarette 0 0
Electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, or other vapingdevice 0 0
Perceived health risk of cigarette smokingC 100 100
Perceived health risk of electronic cigarette useC 100 100
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.CCombines “A little bad” and “Very bad.”
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Appendix2017-18 CHKS Elementary Survey Response Rates
Eligible Schools 5th%
Cove 96
Neil Cummins Elementary 70
Notes: Response rates are presented by grade level. Eligible schools listed are based on CBEDS 2017-18 publicschool and 2016-17 enrollment data files. Directly funded charter schools have been excluded from the list.
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This report was prepared by WestEd, a research, development, and service agency, in collaboration withDuerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education CoordinatedSchool Health and Safety Office. For contract information, contact:
Hilva ChanCalifornia Department of EducationCoordinated School Health and Safety Office1430 N StreetSacramento, CA [email protected]
Recommended citation:Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. California Healthy Kids Survey, 2017-18: Main Report. SanFrancisco: WestEd Health & Human Development Program for the California Department of Education.
Date prepared: 25 Jan 2018CDS code: 21653670000000
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Contents
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List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. School Performance, Supports, and Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226. Alcohol and Other Drug Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418. Other Physical and Mental Health Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489. Race/Ethnic Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5010. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Z. Larkspur-Corte Madera Custom Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581. Module Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582. Custom Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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List of TablesPage
Survey Module Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CHKS Survey Modules Administered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Core Module Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Survey Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A1.1 Student Sample for Core Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Summary of Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A2.1 Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.1 Gender of Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.2 Hispanic or Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.3 Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A3.4 Living Situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A3.5 Highest Education of Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A3.6 Free or Reduced Price Meals Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A3.7 Participation in Migrant Education Program, Past 3 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A3.8 Language Spoken at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A3.9 English Language Proficiency – All Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A3.10 English Language Proficiency – Home Language Other Than English . . . . . . . . 8A3.11 Number of Days Attending Afterschool Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A3.12 Military Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A3.13 Sexual Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A3.14 Gender Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A4.1 Grades, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A4.2 Truancy, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A4.3 Absences, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12A4.4 Reasons for Absence, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12A4.5 School Environment Scales (Developmental Supports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13A4.6 School Connectedness, Academic Motivation, and Parent Involvement Scales . . . . 14A4.7 Caring Relationships Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A4.8 High Expectations Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A4.9 Meaningful Participation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17A4.10 School Connectedness Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18A4.11 Academic Motivation Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A4.12 Parent Involvement Scale Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A4.13 Quality of School Physical Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22A5.1 Perceived Safety at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22A5.2 Reasons for Harassment on School Property, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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A5.2 Reasons for Harassment on School Property, Past 12 Months – Continued . . . . . . 24A5.3 Verbal Harassment at School, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25A5.4 Violence and Victimization on School Property, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . 26A5.5 Property Damage on School Property, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A5.6 Weapons Possession on School Property, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6. Alcohol and Other Drug Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A6.1 Summary Measures of Level of AOD Use and Perceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28A6.2 Summary of AOD Lifetime Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29A6.3 Lifetime AOD Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30A6.3 Lifetime AOD Use – Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31A6.4 Lifetime Marijuana Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32A6.5 Current AOD Use, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33A6.6 Frequency of Current AOD Use, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34A6.7 Lifetime Drunk or “High” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35A6.8 Current AOD Use on School Property, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36A6.9 Lifetime Drunk or “High” on School Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36A6.10 Cessation Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37A6.11 Drinking While Driving, Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38A6.12 Perceived Harm of AOD Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39A6.13 Perceived Difficulty of Obtaining Alcohol and Marijuana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7. Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41A7.1 Summary of Key CHKS Tobacco Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41A7.2 Lifetime Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42A7.3 Any Current Use and Daily Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43A7.4 Current Smoking on School Property, Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44A7.5 Cigarette Smoking Cessation Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45A7.6 Perceived Harm of Cigarette Smoking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45A7.7 Perceived Harm of E-Cigarette Use Compared to Smoking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46A7.8 Perceived Difficulty of Obtaining Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8. Other Physical and Mental Health Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48A8.1 Cyber Bullying, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48A8.2 Alone After School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48A8.3 Eating of Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49A8.4 Chronic Sad or Hopeless Feelings, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49A8.5 Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide, Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49A8.6 Gang Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
9. Race/Ethnic Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50A9.1 School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - 7th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . 50A9.2 School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - 9th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . 50A9.3 School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - 11th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . 51A9.4 School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - Non-Traditional . . . . . . . . 51A9.5 Feeling Safe or Very Safe at School by Race/Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A9.6 Harassment Due to Six Reasons at School in the Past 12 Months by Race/Ethnicity . 52A9.7 Any Harassment or Bullying at School in the Past 12 Months by Race/Ethnicity . . . 53
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A9.8 Any Alcohol Use at School in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . 53A9.9 Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A9.10 Any Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54A9.11 Any Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55A9.12 Chronic Sad or Hopeless Feelings in the Past 12 Months by Race/Ethnicity . . . . . . 55
10. Gender Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56A10.1 School Supports and Engagement by Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56A10.2 Perceived Safety, Harassment, AOD Use, and Mental Health Measures by Gender . . 57
Z. Larkspur-Corte Madera Custom Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1. Module Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Z1.1 Student Sample for Custom Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2. Custom Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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PREFACE
This report provides the detailed results for each question from this school/district’s 2017-18 California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), presented in tables organized by topic.
The CHKS, along with its two companion surveys–California School Staff Survey (CSSS) for staff and the California School Parent Survey (CSPS)–is a service of the California Department of Education (CDE). These three surveys form the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Surveys (CalSCHLS) System, the largest, most comprehensive state effort in the nation to regularly assess students, staff, and parents at the local level to provide key data on school climate and safety, learning supports and barriers, and stakeholder engagement, as well as youth development, health, and well-being. Exhibit 1, at the end of the Preface, presents the major school-related domains and constructs assessed by CalSCHLS. These surveys grew out of CDE’s commitment to helping schools promote the successful cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of all students; create more positive, engaging school environments for students, staff, and parents; and ensure college and career readiness. They provide a wealth of information to guide school improvement and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) efforts, particularly in regard to the state priorities of enhancing school climate, pupil engagement, parent involvement, and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.
Factsheets, guidebooks, and other resources to help in understanding and using CHKS results are available for downloading from the survey website (chks.wested.org), including Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf). The California Safe and Supportive Schools website (CaliforniaS3.wested.org) provides information and tools helpful in implementing effective strategies to address the needs identified by the survey.
The CalSCHLS Technical Assistance Center offers a Data Workshop to help identify local needs and develop action plans to meet those needs, including a Listening to Students Workshop for involving student voice in the process (see below).
THE SURVEY The California Department of Education (CDE) has funded the CHKS since 1997 to provide data to assist schools in: (1) fostering safe and supportive school climates, social-emotional competencies, and engagement in learning; (2) preventing youth health-risk behaviors and other barriers to academic achievement; and (3) promoting positive youth development, resilience, and well-being. A thorough understanding of the scope and nature of these student behaviors, attitudes, experiences, and supports is essential for guiding school improvement and academic, prevention, and health programs.
The CHKS is not just a standalone instrument but a data collection system that districts can customize to meet local needs and interests. The secondary-school CHKS consists of a required general Core Module
HYPERLINK FEATURE The digital version of this report has been hyperlinked. Click on the title of a section or a table in the List of Tables and you will be automatically directed to the actual content section or table in the report.
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and a series of optional, supplementary topic-focused modules that districts can elect to administer. Districts may also add their own questions of local interest in a custom module. Table 1 indicates the modules administered by the district/school.
Core Module
As outlined in Exhibit 1, the Core Module consists of key questions, identified by an expert advisory committee, that are considered most important for schools to guide improvement of academic, health, and prevention programs and promote student achievement, college and career readiness, positive development, and well-being. The great majority of the questions are school-specific, including the following indicators:
• Student grades, truancy, attendance rate and reasons for missing school, academic motivation, and school connectedness, as indicators of engagement;
• The levels of students’ three fundamental developmental supports (protective factors) that promote positive academic, social, and emotional outcomes: experiences of caring adult relationships, high expectations, and opportunities for meaningful participation at school;
• Perceived safety and the frequency and type of harassment and bullying at school; and • Levels of violence, substance use, and crime-related behavior (e.g., weapons possession) at
school. The Core Module also includes a wide range of demographic questions to help districts identify and address the needs of significant and vulnerable student subgroups, including those required to be included in the LCAP efforts. These include race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status; homeless, migrant, and foster status; and English language proficiency.
What’s New? For 2017-18, the following improvements are made to the Core Module:
• Added questions assessing frequency of school absences; lifetime frequency of heroin use, and vaping, eating, or drinking marijuana; perceived harm and availability of e-cigarettes; being an immigrant as a reason for being harassed or bullied;
• Modified sexual orientation question to better assess gender identity; and • Expanded Opportunities for Meaningful Participation scale questions for better reliability.
Supplemental School Climate Module
To further support school improvement efforts and the LCAP process, a supplementary School Climate Module is available. It provides additional data on student academic mindset, school academic supports, discipline/order, supports for social-emotional learning, bullying prevention and positive peer relationships, respect for diversity, and the quality of the physical environment (download from chks.wested.org/administer/download/supplemental/#clim). These questions are also included in the staff survey, so you can compare staff and student perceptions on the same constructs.
Supplemental Social Emotional Health Module (SEHM)
The SEHM greatly enhances the value of the CHKS as a strength-based assessment of positive emotions, engagement, ability to build and maintain relationships, and other social-emotional competencies linked to student mental health and well-being, academic success, and college and career readiness. It includes 56 items that capture the totality of core adolescent psychological assets.
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SURVEY ADMINISTRATION AND SAMPLING School staff administered the survey, following detailed instructions provided by CDE that were designed to assure the protection of all student and parental rights to privacy and to maintain confidentiality. Students were surveyed only with the consent of parents or guardians. Student participation was voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.
• Table A1.1 gives the target sample of students and the final number and percent of students who completed the survey (the participation response rate).
• The Appendix lists all the secondary schools in the district that were eligible to participate in the survey and the percentage of students enrolled in each of them that completed the survey.
THE REPORT The survey results are reported in tables, organized by topic, that provide the percentages responding to each question response option by grade level. Because it is just as important to identify the positive behaviors of youth as it is to identify the risks they face, the tables reporting risk-behavior data include the percentages of youth who responded negatively (did not engage in the behavior).
Racial/Ethnic and Gender Results
Summary tables provide key findings (e.g., safety, harassment, developmental supports, school connectedness) disaggregated by race/ethnic categories and gender (see Sections 9 and 10). Schools can request supplementary reports disaggregating all their CHKS results by the race/ethnicity or gender of students or by other demographic categories (see Next Steps below).
UNDERSTANDING THE DATA Care must be taken to understand the factors that can impact the quality, validity, and generalizability of the results, such as changes that occur in survey content, administration, and/or sample characteristics between administrations. The following are a few of the key issues that should be kept in mind. A more detailed discussion of these topics can be found in the CHKS Guidebook to Data Use and Dissemination (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
Sample Characteristics.
Among the most important factors affecting the quality of survey results is the level and type of student participation. The validity and representativeness of the results will be adversely affected if the student response rate is lower than 70%. One indication of the survey’s representativeness is how accurately the sample reflects the gender and ethnic composition of the student enrollment. Even if the response rate is low, the results provide an indication of what those students who did respond felt about the school and their experiences and behavior.
Changes Between Survey Administrations.
Many factors besides real changes in behavior, attitudes, or experiences among students may account for changes in results from administration to administration. Changes may be due to differences over time in the characteristics or size of the sample of students who completed the survey, changes in the questions themselves, or differences between time periods in which the survey was administered (e.g., some risk behaviors tend to increase as students age, or may increase during holidays or social events).
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RESOURCES The CHKS website contains numerous guidebooks and other resources for using and understanding survey results.
• CHKS Guidebook to Data Use and Dissemination provides step-by-step instructions on how to interpret survey results and effectively disseminate them (download chks.wested.org/resources/chks_guidebook_3_datause.pdf).
• CHKS factsheets (chks.wested.org/using-results/factsheets) analyze key topics at the state level, show how data variables are related, and offer suggestions for how data can be analyzed at the local level.
• Making Sense of School Climate provides a discussion of all the CalSCHLS survey items that relate to school climate (download californiaS3.wested.org/resources/S3_schoolclimateguidebook_final.pdf).
• Helpful Resources for Local Control and Accountability Plans (chks.wested.org/resources/LCAP_Cal_SCHLS.pdf) describes how survey items align with LCAP priorities and indicators. Also available is an LCAP-related PowerPoint presentation (chks.wested.org/training-support/workshops-presentations).
• The School Climate Connection Newsletter provides monthly announcements of resources, tools, webinars and workshops, and research. Sign up on the CHKS or CaliforniaS3 websites.
• CDE’s California Safe and Supportive Schools website (CaliforniaS3.wested.org) contains a wealth of information and tools related to school climate improvement and social-emotional learning. It includes factsheets analyzing CalSCHLS data and What Works Briefs that provide guidance on strategies to implement.
NEXT STEPS Receiving this report is just a beginning step in a data-driven decision-making process of continuous improvement. The following describes some followup steps you should take and some custom services (additional fees apply) available from the CalSCHLS TA Center to help in fostering effective use of the results and provide additional information to support school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
Engage Students, Staff, and Parents in Reviewing the Results and Action Planning
First and foremost, engage students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders in reviewing and exploring the meaning of the results and obtain their input into how the school might better meet the identified needs and into the development of a detailed action plan. This communicates to stakeholders that you value their input into how to improve the schools and gives them an opportunity for meaningful participation. This helps enhance pupil engagement and parent involvement, two LCAP priorities. Their input, in turn, will help in identifying school needs and developing an effective response. It will also promote higher rates of participation the next time the survey is administered, as stakeholders will see how the data has been used for positive purposes.
As part of this process, it is highly recommended that you conduct a structured Listening to Students Workshop in which you explore with students, as adults observe, the meaning of survey results and obtain their input on how to address the needs identified by the survey and school improvement in general. These
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workshops were found to be a highly effective in fostering school climate improvements as part of CDE’s Safe and Supportive School Projects (see CaliforniaS3.wested.org). For more information, email [email protected].
Compare Results with Other Data
The value of your CHKS results will be greatly enhanced if examined in the content of the following sources of related data.
• Staff and Parent Surveys. The results of this student survey should be compared to those obtained from the CalSCHLS surveys of school staff and parents. It is important to determine how consistent are student, staff, and parent perceptions and experiences. If you did not administer these companion surveys, consider doing so next time.
• Elementary CHKS Results. Examine how the results from 7th, 9th, and 11th graders compare with those from 5th graders on common indicators to see the developmental trajectory in the results and explore what programs at the elementary level might help mitigate problems that are evident among older students.
• Other Data. Examine how the results compare with other data typically collected by schools that relate to the variables assessed, such as discipline referrals, school demographic information, school vandalism costs, and behavioral observations in classrooms.
Data Workshop
To assist in your review of the survey results, you can request the CalSCHLS TA Center to conduct a structured, customized Data Workshop. In this workshop, a survey specialist works with district stakeholders to promote better understanding of the results and to identify local needs that need to be addressed. The workshops can also include engaging stakeholders in developing a detailed Action Plan and timetable for meeting those needs using evidence-based strategies.
For more information, contact your CalSCHLS TA Center (call 888.841.7536) or email [email protected].
Request Additional Reports and Data
As you review your data with stakeholders, you may find that additional data needs emerge. The following custom services (additional fees apply) are available through the CalSCHLS TA Center to help delve more deeply into your survey results and foster more effective use of the results in support of school and program improvement efforts and the LCAP process.
School Reports and School Climate Report Cards
If the schools in the district vary significantly in demographics, programs, or other characteristics, consider requesting individual reports for each school (a fee applies). Two types of reports are available:
• A full report with all the survey results; and • A short, user-friendly, graphic School Climate Report Card that provides results across
eight domains of school climate and provides an overall School Climate Index score based on those domains. (View a sample report: visit (californiaS3.wested.org/resources/California_State_SCRC_1314.pdf).
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District School Climate Report Card
For districts that survey all their schools, a district-level School Climate Report Card can be requested. This is a powerful, useful tool for guiding efforts to meet the school climate and pupil engagement priorities for the Local Control and Accountability Plan.
Disaggregated Reports
The staff of the Regional TA Centers can produce full reports that look at how results vary by demographic subgroups (e.g., race/ethnicity as discussed above, or by youth who are low in academic motivation compared those who are high). This is particularly important given the LCAP requirement that districts identify and address the needs of underserved, vulnerable subgroups. This helps in understanding the meaning of the results and developing interventions that target groups most in need.
Analyze Dataset
The complete dataset is available electronically for additional analysis (there is a small fee for preparation). The dataset enables analyses of patterns in the results, how they are interrelated, and how they vary by different subgroups of students and across schools within a district. You can also request an analysis from the CalSCHLS TA Center as a custom service.
Add Questions to Your Next Surveys
Determine what additional information is needed from students to guide school improvement efforts and add questions to your next CHKS, staff, or parent surveys. All three surveys are designed so that schools can add additional questions to help them conduct a more individualized and comprehensive assessment.
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Exhibit 1 Major School-related Domains and Constructs Assessed by CalSCHLS in Secondary Schools
Student
Core
Student School Climate
Student Social
Emotional Health
Staff Survey
Parent Survey
Student Well-Being Academic mindset Academic motivation Academic performance (grades) Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use Attendance (absences, truancy, reasons absent) Behavioral self-control Collaboration Emotional self-regulation Empathy Gratitude Optimism Perceived safety Persistence Problem Solving School connectedness Self-awareness Self-efficacy Social-emotional competencies and health Social emotional distress Violence and victimization (bullying) Zest
School Climate Academic rigor and norms College and career supports Family support High expectations Meaningful participation and decision-making Parent involvement Quality of physical environment Relationships among staff Relationships among students Relationships between students and staff Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity Teacher and other supports for learning
School Climate Improvement Practices Bullying prevention Discipline and order (policies, enforcement) Services and policies to address student needs Social-emotional/behavioral supports Staff supports
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The CHKS and this report were developed by WestEd, in collaboration with Duerr Evaluation Resources, under contract from the California Department of Education Coordinated School Health and Safety Office. For more information, call the toll-free helpline at 888.841.7536, or visit the website at chks.wested.org.
Gregory Austin, Ph.D. Thomas Hanson, Ph.D.
CalSCHLS Co-Directors, WestEd
Tom Herman Administrator, Coordinated School Health and Safety Office
California Department of Education
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Survey Module Administration
Table 1CHKS Survey Modules AdministeredSurvey Module Administered
A. Core (Required) X
B. Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Module
C. Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Module
D. Cal-Well Module
E. Closing the Achievement Gap (CTAG) Module
F. District Afterschool Module (DASM)
G. Drug Free Communities (DFC) Module
H. Gang Risk Awareness Module
I. Gender & Sex-Based Harassment Module
J. Military Connected School Module
K. Physical Health & Nutrition Module
L. Resilience & Youth Development Module
M. Safety & Violence Module
N. School Climate Module
O. Sexual Behavior Module
P. Social Emotional Health Module
Q. Tobacco Module
Z. Custom Questions X
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Core Module Results
1. Survey Sample
Table A1.1Student Sample for Core Module
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NTA
Student Sample SizeTarget sample 183 – – –
Final number 183 – – –
Response Rate 100% – – –
Note: ANT includes continuation, community day, and other alternative school types.
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2. Summary of Key Indicators
Table A2.1Key Indicators of School Climate and Student Well-Being
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT Table% % % %
School Engagement and SupportsSchool connectedness† 37 – – – A4.6
Academic motivation† 50 – – – A4.6
Chronic truancy (twice a month or more often)§ 2 – – – A4.2
Caring adult relationships‡ 37 – – – A4.5
High expectations‡ 51 – – – A4.5
Meaningful participation‡ 20 – – – A4.5
Facilities upkeep 23 – – – A4.13
School Safety and Substance UseSchool perceived as very safe or safe 74 – – – A5.1
Experienced any harassment or bullying§ 26 – – – A5.2
Had mean rumors or lies spread about you§ 33 – – – A5.3
Been afraid of being beaten up§ 12 – – – A5.4
Been in a physical fight§ 7 – – – A5.4
Seen a weapon on campus§ 15 – – – A5.6
Been drunk or “high” on drugs at school, ever 1 – – – A6.9
Mental and Physical HealthCurrent alcohol or drug use¶ 2 – – – A6.5
Current binge drinking¶ 0 – – – A6.5
Very drunk or “high” 7 or more times 0 – – – A6.7
Current cigarette smoking¶ 1 – – – A7.3
Current electronic cigarette use¶ 1 – – – A7.3
Experienced chronic sadness/hopelessness§ 16 – – – A8.4
Considered suicide§ na – – – A8.5
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Average percent of respondents reporting “Strongly agree.”‡Average percent of respondents reporting “Very much true.”§Past 12 months.¶Past 30 days.na—Not asked of middle school students.
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3. Demographics
Table A3.1Gender of Sample
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Male 49 – – –
Female 51 – – –
Question HS/MS A.3: What is your sex?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.2Hispanic or Latino
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No 87 – – –
Yes 13 – – –
Question HS/MS A.5: Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.3Race
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
American Indian or Alaska Native 2 – – –
Asian 4 – – –
Black or African American 2 – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1 – – –
White 70 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 22 – – –
Question HS/MS A.6: What is your race?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A3.4Living Situation
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
A home with one or more parent or guardian 95 – – –
Other relative’s home 0 – – –
A home with more than one family 2 – – –
Friend’s home 0 – – –
Foster home, group care, or waiting placement 1 – – –
Hotel or motel 1 – – –
Shelter, car, campground, or other transitional ortemporary housing 1 – – –
Other living arrangement 1 – – –
Question HS/MS A.8: What best describes where you live? A home includes a house, apartment, trailer, or mobilehome.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.5Highest Education of Parents
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Did not finish high school 3 – – –
Graduated from high school 2 – – –
Attended college but did not complete four-year degree 2 – – –
Graduated from college 83 – – –
Don’t know 10 – – –
Question HS/MS A.9: What is the highest level of education your parents or guardians completed? (Mark theeducational level of the parent or guardian who went the furthest in school.)Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A3.6Free or Reduced Price Meals Eligibility
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No 68 – – –
Yes 12 – – –
Don’t know 19 – – –
Question HS/MS A.10: Do you receive free or reduced-price lunches at school? (Receiving free or reduced-pricelunches means that lunch at school is provided to you for free or you pay less for it.)Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.7Participation in Migrant Education Program, Past 3 Years
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No 87 – – –
Yes 1 – – –
Don’t know 12 – – –
Question HS/MS A.11: In the past three years, were you part of the Migrant Education Program or did your familymove to find seasonal or temporary work in agriculture or fishing?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.8Language Spoken at Home
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
English 88 – – –
Spanish 8 – – –
Mandarin 0 – – –
Cantonese 0 – – –
Taiwanese 0 – – –
Tagalog 1 – – –
Vietnamese 0 – – –
Korean 0 – – –
Other 3 – – –
Question HS/MS A.12: What language is spoken most of the time in your home?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A3.9English Language Proficiency – All Students
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
How well do you...understand English?
Very well 98 – – –
Well 2 – – –
Not well 0 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
speak English?Very well 94 – – –
Well 6 – – –
Not well 0 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
read English?Very well 93 – – –
Well 5 – – –
Not well 2 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
write English?Very well 91 – – –
Well 7 – – –
Not well 2 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
English Language Proficiency StatusProficient 93 – – –
Not proficient 7 – – –
Question HS/MS A.13-16: How well do you understand, speak, read, and write English?... Understand English...Speak English... Read English... Write English.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.English Language Proficiency was determined by creating a scale score using four survey questions - how well doyou understand... speak... read... and write English. Response options are reverse coded so higher values indicatehigher English proficiency level (“Not at all” (1); “Not well” (2); “Well” (3); and “Very well” (4)). The scalescore was computed by averaging the survey responses. Respondents are categorized as “Proficient” or “NotProficient” based on the English language proficiency scale.Proficient: students with average item response > 3.5; andNot Proficient: students with average item response < 3.5.
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Table A3.10English Language Proficiency – Students Speaking a Language Other Than English at Home
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
How well do you...understand English?
Very well 82 – – –
Well 18 – – –
Not well 0 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
speak English?Very well 62 – – –
Well 38 – – –
Not well 0 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
read English?Very well 73 – – –
Well 14 – – –
Not well 14 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
write English?Very well 62 – – –
Well 33 – – –
Not well 5 – – –
Not at all 0 – – –
English Language Proficiency StatusProficient 67 – – –
Not proficient 33 – – –
Question HS/MS A.13-16: What language is spoken most of the time in your home?... How well do you understand,speak, read, and write English?... Understand English... Speak English... Read English... Write English.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.English Language Proficiency was determined by creating a scale score using four survey questions - how well doyou understand... speak... read... and write English. Response options are reverse coded so higher values indicatehigher English proficiency level (“Not at all” (1); “Not well” (2); “Well” (3); and “Very well” (4)). The scalescore was computed by averaging the survey responses. Respondents are categorized as “Proficient” or “NotProficient” based on the English language proficiency scale.Proficient: students with average item response > 3.5; andNot Proficient: students with average item response < 3.5.
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Table A3.11Number of Days Attending Afterschool Program
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
0 days 85 – – –
1 day 6 – – –
2 days 3 – – –
3 days 2 – – –
4 days 2 – – –
5 days 2 – – –
Question HS/MS A.17: How many days a week do you usually go to your school’s afterschool program?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.12Military Connections
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No 96 – – –
Yes 2 – – –
Don’t know 2 – – –
Question HS A.128/MS A.117: Is your father, mother, or guardian currently in the military (Army, Navy, Marines,Air Force, National Guard, or Reserves)?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A3.13Sexual Orientation
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Straight (not gay) 83 – – –
Gay or Lesbian 1 – – –
Bisexual 1 – – –
I am not sure yet 5 – – –
Something else 1 – – –
Decline to respond 9 – – –
Question HS A.129/MS A.118: Which of the following best describes you?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A3.14Gender Identity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No, I am not transgender 95 – – –
Yes, I am transgender 0 – – –
I am not sure if I am transgender 2 – – –
Decline to respond 3 – – –
Question HS A.130/MS A.119: Some people describe themselves as transgender when their sex at birth does notmatch the way they think or feel about their gender. Are you transgender?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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4. School Performance, Supports, and Engagement
Table A4.1Grades, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Mostly A’s 59 – – –
A’s and B’s 31 – – –
Mostly B’s 4 – – –
B’s and C’s 5 – – –
Mostly C’s 1 – – –
C’s and D’s 1 – – –
Mostly D’s 0 – – –
Mostly F’s 1 – – –
Question HS/MS A.18: During the past 12 months, how would you describe the grades you mostly received inschool?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.2Truancy, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
0 times 89 – – –
1-2 times 6 – – –
A few times 2 – – –
Once a month 1 – – –
Twice a month 2 – – –
Once a week 0 – – –
More than once a week 1 – – –
Question HS/MS A.21: During the past 12 months, about how many times did you skip school or cut classes?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.3Absences, Past 30 Days
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
I did not miss any days of school in the past 30 days 56 – – –
1 day 29 – – –
2 days 8 – – –
3 or more days 6 – – –
Question HS/MS A.19: In the past 30 days, how often did you miss an entire day of school for any reason?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A4.4Reasons for Absence, Past 30 Days
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Does not apply; I didn’t miss any school 55 – – –
Illness (feeling physically sick), including problems withbreathing or your teeth 37 – – –
Were being bullied or mistreated at school 2 – – –
Felt very sad, hopeless, anxious, stressed, or angry 3 – – –
Didn’t get enough sleep 7 – – –
Didn’t feel safe at school or going to and from school 0 – – –
Had to take care of or help a family member or friend 0 – – –
Wanted to spend time with friends 0 – – –
Use alcohol or drugs 0 – – –
Were behind in schoolwork or weren’t prepared for a testor class assignment 2 – – –
Were bored or uninterested in school 1 – – –
Had no transportation to school 0 – – –
Other reason 10 – – –
Question HS/MS A.20: In the past 30 days, did you miss a day of school for any of the following reasons? (MarkAll That Apply.)Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents. Total percentages may exceed 100% for “mark allthat apply” items.
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Table A4.5School Environment Scales (Developmental Supports)
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT Table% % % %
Total school supportsAverage Reporting “Very much true” 36 – – –
High 50 – – –
Moderate 41 – – –
Low 9 – – –
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Very much true” 37 – – – A4.7
High 46 – – –
Moderate 46 – – –
Low 8 – – –
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Very much true” 51 – – – A4.8
High 66 – – –
Moderate 30 – – –
Low 4 – – –
Meaningful participation at schoolAverage Reporting “Very much true” 20 – – – A4.9
High 22 – – –
Moderate 51 – – –
Low 27 – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.6School Connectedness, Academic Motivation, and Parent Involvement Scales
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT Table% % % %
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Strongly agree” 37 – – – A4.10
High 70 – – –
Moderate 25 – – –
Low 5 – – –
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Strongly agree” 50 – – – A4.11
High 52 – – –
Moderate 36 – – –
Low 12 – – –
Parent Involvement in SchoolAverage Reporting “Strongly agree” 30 – – – A4.12
High 63 – – –
Moderate 27 – – –
Low 9 – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Table numbers refer to tables with item-level results for the survey questions that comprise each scale.
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Table A4.7Caring Relationships Scale Questions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Caring adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Very much true” 37 – – –
At my school, there is a teacher or some other adult...who really cares about me.
Not at all true 7 – – –
A little true 28 – – –
Pretty much true 35 – – –
Very much true 31 – – –
who notices when I’m not there.Not at all true 7 – – –
A little true 22 – – –
Pretty much true 35 – – –
Very much true 35 – – –
who listens to me when I have something to say.Not at all true 5 – – –
A little true 17 – – –
Pretty much true 33 – – –
Very much true 46 – – –
Question HS/MS A.35, 37, 39: At my school, there is a teacher or some other adult... who really cares about me...who notices when I am not there... who listens to me when I have something to say.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.8High Expectations Scale Questions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
High expectations-adults in schoolAverage Reporting “Very much true” 51 – – –
At my school, there is a teacher or some other adult...who tells me when I do a good job.
Not at all true 5 – – –
A little true 14 – – –
Pretty much true 41 – – –
Very much true 40 – – –
who always wants me to do my best.Not at all true 2 – – –
A little true 6 – – –
Pretty much true 32 – – –
Very much true 60 – – –
who believes that I will be a success.Not at all true 4 – – –
A little true 12 – – –
Pretty much true 30 – – –
Very much true 54 – – –
Question HS/MS A.36, 38, 40: At my school, there is a teacher or some other adult... who tells me when I do agood job... who always wants me to do my best... who believes that I will be a success.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.9Meaningful Participation Scale Questions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Meaningful participation at schoolAverage Reporting “Very much true” 20 – – –
At school...I do interesting activities.
Not at all true 3 – – –
A little true 27 – – –
Pretty much true 42 – – –
Very much true 28 – – –
I help decide things like class activities or rules.Not at all true 29 – – –
A little true 34 – – –
Pretty much true 19 – – –
Very much true 17 – – –
I do things that make a difference.Not at all true 10 – – –
A little true 29 – – –
Pretty much true 35 – – –
Very much true 26 – – –
I have a say in how things work.Not at all true 29 – – –
A little true 30 – – –
Pretty much true 23 – – –
Very much true 18 – – –
I help decide school activities or rules.Not at all true 45 – – –
A little true 26 – – –
Pretty much true 18 – – –
Very much true 11 – – –
Question HS/MS A.41-45: At school... I do interesting activities... I help decide things like class activities orrules... I do things that make a difference... I have a say in how things work... I help decide school activities orrules.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.10School Connectedness Scale Questions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
School ConnectednessAverage Reporting “Strongly agree” 37 – – –
I feel close to people at this school.Strongly disagree 2 – – –Disagree 5 – – –Neither disagree nor agree 12 – – –Agree 44 – – –Strongly agree 37 – – –
I am happy to be at this school.Strongly disagree 3 – – –Disagree 5 – – –Neither disagree nor agree 19 – – –Agree 40 – – –Strongly agree 33 – – –
I feel like I am part of this school.Strongly disagree 3 – – –Disagree 9 – – –Neither disagree nor agree 12 – – –Agree 45 – – –Strongly agree 31 – – –
The teachers at this school treat students fairly.Strongly disagree 3 – – –Disagree 7 – – –Neither disagree nor agree 14 – – –Agree 41 – – –Strongly agree 35 – – –
I feel safe in my school.Strongly disagree 3 – – –Disagree 1 – – –Neither disagree nor agree 16 – – –Agree 33 – – –Strongly agree 47 – – –
Question HS/MS A.22-26: How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?... I feel close topeople at this school... I am happy to be at this school... I feel like I am part of this school... The teachers at thisschool treat students fairly... I feel safe in my school.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.11Academic Motivation Scale Questions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Academic MotivationAverage Reporting “Strongly agree” 50 – – –
I try hard to make sure that I am good at myschoolwork.
Strongly disagree 2 – – –
Disagree 1 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 6 – – –
Agree 25 – – –
Strongly agree 66 – – –
I try hard at school because I am interested in mywork.
Strongly disagree 3 – – –
Disagree 7 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 21 – – –
Agree 38 – – –
Strongly agree 31 – – –
I work hard to try to understand new things at school.Strongly disagree 2 – – –
Disagree 1 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 13 – – –
Agree 35 – – –
Strongly agree 49 – – –
I am always trying to do better in my schoolwork.Strongly disagree 2 – – –
Disagree 1 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 11 – – –
Agree 32 – – –
Strongly agree 55 – – –
Question HS/MS A.31-34: How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?... I try hard tomake sure that I am good at my schoolwork... I try hard at school because I am interested in my work... I workhard to try to understand new things at school... I am always trying to do better in my schoolwork.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.12Parent Involvement Scale Questions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Parent Involvement in SchoolAverage Reporting “Strongly agree” 30 – – –
Teachers at this school communicate with parentsabout what students are expected to learn in class.
Strongly disagree 4 – – –
Disagree 4 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 14 – – –
Agree 45 – – –
Strongly agree 33 – – –
Parents feel welcome to participate at this school.Strongly disagree 3 – – –
Disagree 3 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 19 – – –
Agree 44 – – –
Strongly agree 30 – – –
School staff takes parent concerns seriously.Strongly disagree 2 – – –
Disagree 7 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 17 – – –
Agree 48 – – –
Strongly agree 26 – – –
Question HS/MS A.28-30: How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?... Teachers atthis school communicate with parents about what students are expected to learn in class... Parents feel welcometo participate at this school... School staff takes parent concerns seriously.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A4.13Quality of School Physical Environment
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
My school is usually clean and tidy.Strongly disagree 2 – – –
Disagree 6 – – –
Neither disagree nor agree 16 – – –
Agree 52 – – –
Strongly agree 23 – – –
Question HS/MS A.27: How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?... My school isusually clean and tidy.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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5. School Violence, Victimization, and Safety
Table A5.1Perceived Safety at School
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Very safe 30 – – –
Safe 44 – – –
Neither safe nor unsafe 25 – – –
Unsafe 1 – – –
Very unsafe 1 – – –
Question HS A.99/MS A.88: How safe do you feel when you are at school?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.2Reasons for Harassment on School Property, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Race, ethnicity, or national origin0 times 94 – – –
1 time 3 – – –
2 or more times 3 – – –
Religion0 times 96 – – –
1 time 4 – – –
2 or more times 0 – – –
Gender (being male or female)0 times 94 – – –
1 time 4 – – –
2 or more times 2 – – –
Because you are gay or lesbian or someone thoughtyou were
0 times 93 – – –
1 time 5 – – –
2 or more times 2 – – –
A physical or mental disability0 times 98 – – –
1 time 1 – – –
2 or more times 1 – – –
You are an immigrant or someone thought you were0 times 98 – – –
1 time 1 – – –
2 or more times 1 – – –
Any of the above six reasons 18 – – –
Question HS A.115-120/MS A.105-110: During the past 12 months, how many times on school property were youharassed or bullied for any of the following reasons?... Your race, ethnicity, or national origin... Your religion...Your gender... Because you are gay or lesbian or someone thought you were... A physical or mental disability...You are an immigrant or someone thought you were.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.2Reasons for Harassment on School Property, Past 12 Months – Continued
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Any other reason0 times 86 – – –
1 time 5 – – –
2 or more times 10 – – –
Any harassment 26 – – –
Question HS A.115-121/MS A.105-111: During the past 12 months, how many times on school property were youharassed or bullied for any of the following reasons?... Your race, ethnicity, or national origin... Your religion...Your gender... Because you are gay or lesbian or someone thought you were... A physical or mental disability...You are an immigrant or someone thought you were... Any other reason.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.3Verbal Harassment at School, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
During the past 12 months, how many times on schoolproperty have you...had mean rumors or lies spread about you?
0 times 67 – – –
1 time 16 – – –
2 to 3 times 12 – – –
4 or more times 5 – – –
had sexual jokes, comments, or gestures made to you?0 times 81 – – –
1 time 9 – – –
2 to 3 times 6 – – –
4 or more times 4 – – –
been made fun of because of your looks or the wayyou talk?
0 times 78 – – –
1 time 11 – – –
2 to 3 times 4 – – –
4 or more times 8 – – –
been made fun of, insulted, or called names?0 times 68 – – –
1 time 15 – – –
2 to 3 times 8 – – –
4 or more times 9 – – –
Question HS A.103-105, 114/MS A.93-95, 104: During the past 12 months, how many times on school propertyhave you... had mean rumors or lies spread about you... had sexual jokes, comments, or gestures made to you...been made fun of because of your looks or the way you talk... been made fun of, insulted, or called names?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.4Violence and Victimization on School Property, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
During the past 12 months, how many times on schoolproperty have you...been pushed, shoved, slapped, hit, or kicked bysomeone who wasn’t just kidding around?
0 times 78 – – –1 time 12 – – –2 to 3 times 6 – – –4 or more times 5 – – –
been afraid of being beaten up?0 times 88 – – –1 time 7 – – –2 to 3 times 4 – – –4 or more times 2 – – –
been threatened with harm or injury?0 times 95 – – –1 time 5 – – –2 to 3 times 0 – – –4 or more times 1 – – –
been in a physical fight?0 times 93 – – –1 time 4 – – –2 to 3 times 2 – – –4 or more times 1 – – –
been threatened or injured with a weapon (gun,knife, club, etc.)?
0 times 98 – – –1 time 2 – – –2 to 3 times 0 – – –4 or more times 0 – – –
been offered, sold, or given an illegal drug?0 times 96 – – –1 time 4 – – –2 to 3 times 1 – – –4 or more times 0 – – –
Question HS A.100-102, 107, 111, 113/MS A.90-92, 97, 101, 103: During the past 12 months, how many timeson school property have you... been pushed, shoved, slapped, hit, or kicked by someone who wasn’t just kiddingaround... been afraid of being beaten up... been in a physical fight... been offered, sold, or given an illegal drug...been threatened or injured with a weapon (gun, knife, club, etc.) ... been threatened with harm or injury?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A5.5Property Damage on School Property, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Had your property stolen or deliberately damaged0 times 83 – – –1 time 14 – – –2 to 3 times 2 – – –4 or more times 1 – – –
Damaged school property on purpose0 times 99 – – –1 time 1 – – –2 to 3 times 0 – – –4 or more times 0 – – –
Question HS A.106, 108/MS A.96, 98: During the past 12 months, how many times on school property have you...had your property stolen or deliberately damaged, such as your car, clothing, or books... damaged school propertyon purpose?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A5.6Weapons Possession on School Property, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Carried a gun0 times 99 – – –1 time 1 – – –2 to 3 times 0 – – –4 or more times 0 – – –
Carried any other weapon (such as a knife or club)0 times 96 – – –1 time 3 – – –2 to 3 times 0 – – –4 or more times 1 – – –
Seen someone carrying a gun, knife, or other weapon0 times 85 – – –1 time 10 – – –2 to 3 times 3 – – –4 or more times 2 – – –
Question HS A.109, 110, 112/MS A.99, 100, 102: During the past 12 months, how many times on school propertyhave you... carried a gun... carried any other weapon (such as a knife or club)... seen someone carrying a gun,knife, or other weapon?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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6. Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Table A6.1Summary Measures of Level of AOD Use and Perceptions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT Table% % % %
Lifetime illicit AOD use to get “high”† 11 – – – A6.2
Lifetime alcohol or drugs (any use) 11 – – – A6.2
Lifetime very drunk or high (7 or more times) 0 – – – A6.7
Lifetime drinking and driving involvement 26 – – – A6.11
Current alcohol or drugs 2 – – – A6.5
Current heavy drug uses 0 – – – A6.5
Current heavy alcohol use (binge drinking) 0 – – – A6.5
Current alcohol or drug use on school property 1 – – – A6.8
Harmfulness of occasional marijuana use‡ 39 – – – A6.12
Difficulty of obtaining marijuana§ 30 – – – A6.13
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Excludes prescription pain medication, Diet Pills, and prescription stimulant.‡Great harm.§Very difficult.
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Table A6.2Summary of AOD Lifetime Use
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Alcohol 8 – – –
Marijuana 0 – – –
Inhalants 3 – – –
Cocaine, Methamphetamine, or any amphetamines na – – –
Heroin na – – –
Ecstasy, LSD, or other psychedelics na – – –
Prescription pain killers, Diet Pills, or other prescriptionstimulant na – – –
Cold/Cough Medicines or other over-the-countermedicines to get “high” na – – –
Any other drug, pill, or medicine to get “high” 0 – – –
Any of the above AOD use 11 – – –
Any illicit AOD use to get “high”† 11 – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Excludes prescription pain medication, Diet Pills, and prescription stimulant.na—Not asked of middle school students.
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Table A6.3Lifetime AOD Use
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Alcohol (one full drink)0 times 92 – – –1 time 6 – – –2 to 3 times 1 – – –4 or more times 1 – – –
Marijuana (smoke, vape, eat, or drink)0 times 100 – – –1 time 0 – – –2 to 3 times 0 – – –4 or more times 0 – – –
Inhalants0 times 97 – – –1 time 2 – – –2 to 3 times 1 – – –4 or more times 1 – – –
Cocaine, Methamphetamine, or any amphetamines0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
Heroin0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
Ecstasy, LSD, or other psychedelics0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
Question HS A.49-52, 54, 55/MS A.50-52: During your life, how many times have you used the following? Onefull drink of alcohol (such as a can of beer, glass of wine, wine cooler, or shot of liquor)... Marijuana (smoke,vape, eat, or drink)... Inhalants (things you sniff, huff, or breathe to get “high” such as glue, paint, aerosol sprays,gasoline, poppers, gases)... Cocaine, Methamphetamine, or any amphetamines (meth, speed, crystal, crank, ice)...Heroin... Ecstasy, LSD, or other psychedelics (acid, mescaline, peyote, mushrooms).Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of middle school students.
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Table A6.3Lifetime AOD Use – Continued
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Prescription pain medication or opioids,tranquilizers, or sedatives
0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
Diet Pills0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
RitalinTM or AdderallTM or other prescriptionstimulant
0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
Cold/Cough Medicines or other over-the-countermedicines to get “high”
0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
Any other drug, pill, or medicine to get “high” or forother than medical reasons
0 times 100 – – –1 time 0 – – –2 to 3 times 0 – – –4 or more times 0 – – –
Question HS A.56-60/MS A.54: During your life, how many times have you used the following?... Prescrip-tion pain medication or opioids (VicodinTM, OxyContinTM, PercodanTM, LortabTM), tranquilizers, or sedatives(XanaxTM, AtivanTM)... Diet Pills (Didrex, Dexedrine, Zinadrine, Skittles, M&M’s)... RitalinTM or AdderallTM orother prescription stimulant... Cold/Cough Medicines or other over-the-counter medicines to get “high”... Anyother drug, pill, or medicine to get “high” or for other than medical reasons.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of middle school students.
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Table A6.4Lifetime Marijuana Consumption
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
During your life, how many times have you usedmarijuana in any of the following ways...Smoke it?
0 times 99 – – –
1 time 1 – – –
2 to 3 times 0 – – –
4 or more times 0 – – –
In an electronic or e-cigarette or other vaping device?0 times 98 – – –
1 time 1 – – –
2 to 3 times 0 – – –
4 or more times 1 – – –
Eat or drink it in products made with marijuana?0 times 99 – – –
1 time 0 – – –
2 to 3 times 0 – – –
4 or more times 1 – – –
Question HS A.64-66/MS A.58-60: During your life, how many times have you used marijuana in any of thefollowing ways... Smoke it?... In an electronic or e-cigarette or other vaping device?... Eat or drink it in productsmade with marijuana?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.5Current AOD Use, Past 30 Days
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Alcohol (one or more drinks of alcohol) 2 – – –
Binge drinking (5 or more drinks in a row) 0 – – –
Marijuana (smoke, vape, eat, or drink) 0 – – –
Inhalants 1 – – –
Prescription drugs to get “high” or for reasons other thanprescribed na – – –
Other drug, pill, or medicine to get “high” or for reasonsother than medical 0 – – –
Any drug use 1 – – –
Heavy drug use 0 – – –
Any AOD Use 2 – – –
Two or more substances at the same time na – – –
Question HS A.70-76/MS A.64-68: During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use... one or more drinksof alcohol... five or more drinks of alcohol in a row, that is, within a couple of hours... marijuana (smoke, vape,eat, or drink)... inhalants (things you sniff, huff, or breathe to get “high”)... prescription drugs to get “high”or for reasons other than prescribed ... any other drug, pill, or medicine to get “high” or for reasons otherthan medical... two or more substances at the same time (for example, alcohol with marijuana, ecstasy withmushrooms)?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.Heavy drug use was calculated based on pattern of combined current drug use on three or more days (marijuana,inhalants, prescription pain medicine to get “high” (high school only) and any other illegal drug/pill to get“high”).na—Not asked of middle school students.
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Table A6.6Frequency of Current AOD Use, Past 30 Days
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Alcohol (one or more drinks)0 days 98 – – –
1 or 2 days 1 – – –
3 to 9 days 0 – – –
10 to 19 days 1 – – –
20 or more days 1 – – –
Binge drinking (5 or more drinks in a row)0 days 100 – – –
1 or 2 days 0 – – –
3 to 9 days 0 – – –
10 to 19 days 0 – – –
20 or more days 0 – – –
Marijuana (smoke, vape, eat, or drink)0 days 100 – – –
1 or 2 days 0 – – –
3 to 9 days 0 – – –
10 to 19 days 0 – – –
20 or more days 0 – – –
Question HS A.70-72/MS A.64-66: During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use... one or more drinksof alcohol... five or more drinks of alcohol in a row, that is, within a couple of hours... marijuana (smoke, vape,eat, or drink)?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.7Lifetime Drunk or “High”
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Very drunk or sick after drinking alcohol0 times 100 – – –1 to 2 times 0 – – –3 to 6 times 0 – – –7 or more times 0 – – –
“High” (loaded, stoned, or wasted) from using drugs0 times 99 – – –1 to 2 times 1 – – –3 to 6 times 0 – – –7 or more times 0 – – –
Very drunk or “high” 7 or more times 0 – – –
Question HS A.61, 62/MS A.55, 56: During your life, how many times have you been... very drunk or sick afterdrinking alcohol... “high” (loaded, stoned, or wasted) from using drugs?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.8Current AOD Use on School Property, Past 30 Days
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Alcohol0 days 99 – – –
1 to 2 days 1 – – –
3 or more days 0 – – –
Marijuana (smoke, vape, eat, or drink)0 days 100 – – –
1 to 2 days 0 – – –
3 or more days 0 – – –
Any other drug, pill, or medicine to get “high” or forreasons other than medical?
0 days 100 – – –
1 to 2 days 0 – – –
3 or more days 0 – – –
Any of the above 1 – – –
Question HS A.80-82/MS A.72-74: During the past 30 days, on how many days on school property did you use...at least one drink of alcohol... marijuana (smoke, vape, eat, or drink)... any other drug, pill, or medicine to get“high” or for reasons other than medical?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A6.9Lifetime Drunk or “High” on School Property
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
0 times 99 – – –
1 to 2 times 1 – – –
3 to 6 times 0 – – –
7 or more times 0 – – –
Question HS A.63/MS A.57: During your life, how many times have you been... drunk on alcohol or “high” ondrugs on school property?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.10Cessation Attempts
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
AlcoholDoes not apply, don’t use na – – –0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
MarijuanaDoes not apply, don’t use na – – –0 times na – – –1 time na – – –2 to 3 times na – – –4 or more times na – – –
Question HS A.96, 97: How many times have you tried to quit or stop using... alcohol... marijuana?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of middle school students.
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Table A6.11Drinking While Driving, Lifetime
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Driven a car when you had been using alcohol ordrugs, or been in a car driven by a friend who hadbeen using
Never na – – –
1 time na – – –
2 times na – – –
3 to 6 times na – – –
7 or more times na – – –
Have ridden in a car driven by someone who hadbeen using alcohol or drugs
Never 74 na na na
1 time 8 na na na
2 times 5 na na na
3 to 6 times 5 na na na
7 or more times 8 na na na
Question HS A.98/MS A.87: During your life, how many times have you ever driven a car when you had beenusing alcohol or drugs, or been in a car driven by a friend when he or she had been using?... In your life, howmany times have you ridden in a car driven by someone who had been using alcohol or drugs?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of middle/high school students.
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Table A6.12Perceived Harm of AOD Use
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Alcohol - drink occasionallyGreat 20 – – –
Moderate 27 – – –
Slight 36 – – –
None 17 – – –
Alcohol - 5 or more drinks once or twice a weekGreat 53 – – –
Moderate 32 – – –
Slight 4 – – –
None 12 – – –
Marijuana - use occasionallyGreat 39 – – –
Moderate 43 – – –
Slight 6 – – –
None 12 – – –
Marijuana - use dailyGreat 79 – – –
Moderate 8 – – –
Slight 2 – – –
None 11 – – –
Question HS A.87-90/MS A.79-82: How much do people risk harming themselves physically and in other wayswhen they do the following?... Drink alcohol (beer, wine, liquor ) occasionally... Have five or more drinks ofalcohol once or twice a week... Use marijuana occasionally (smoke, eat, or drink) ... Use marijuana daily.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A6.13Perceived Difficulty of Obtaining Alcohol and Marijuana
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
AlcoholVery difficult 16 – – –
Fairly difficult 23 – – –
Fairly easy 19 – – –
Very easy 13 – – –
Don’t know 29 – – –
MarijuanaVery difficult 30 – – –
Fairly difficult 17 – – –
Fairly easy 12 – – –
Very easy 5 – – –
Don’t know 35 – – –
Question HS A.93, 94/MS A.85, 86: How difficult is it for students in your grade to get any of the following if theyreally want them?... Alcohol... Marijuana.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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7. Tobacco Use
Table A7.1Summary of Key CHKS Tobacco Indicators
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT Table% % % %
Use Prevalence and PatternsEver smoked a whole cigarette 0 – – – A7.2
Current cigarette smoking† 1 – – – A7.3
Current cigarette smoking at school† 0 – – – A7.4
Ever tried smokeless tobacco 1 – – – A7.2
Current smokeless tobacco use† 0 – – – A7.3
Current smokeless tobacco use at school† 0 – – – A7.4
Ever used electronic cigarettes 5 – – – A7.2
Current use of electronic cigarettes† 1 – – – A7.3
Current use of electronic cigarettes at school† 0 – – – A7.4
Cessation AttemptsTried to quit or stop using cigarettes na – – – A7.5
Attitudes and CorrelatesHarmfulness of occasional cigarette smoking‡ 31 – – – A7.6
Harmfulness of smoking 1 or more packs/day‡ 85 – – – A7.6
Difficulty of obtaining cigarettes§ 24 – – – A7.8
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Past 30 days.‡Great harm.§Very difficult.na—Not asked of middle school students.
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Table A7.2Lifetime Tobacco Use
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
A cigarette, even one or two puffs0 times 98 na na na
1 time 1 na na na
2 to 3 times 0 na na na
4 or more times 1 na na na
A whole cigarette0 times 100 – – –
1 time 0 – – –
2 to 3 times 0 – – –
4 or more times 0 – – –
Smokeless tobacco0 times 99 – – –
1 time 1 – – –
2 to 3 times 0 – – –
4 or more times 0 – – –
An electronic cigarette or other vaping device0 times 95 – – –
1 time 5 – – –
2 to 3 times 0 – – –
4 or more times 0 – – –
Question HS A.46-48/MS A.46-49: During your life, how many times have you used the following? A cigarette,even one or two puffs... A whole cigarette... Smokeless tobacco (dip, chew, or snuff)... Electronic cigarettes,e-cigarettes, or other vaping device such as e-hookah, hookah pens, or vape pens.Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of middle school students.
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Table A7.3Any Current Use and Daily Use
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
CigarettesAny 1 – – –Daily (20 or more days) 1 – – –
Smokeless tobaccoAny 0 – – –Daily (20 or more days) 0 – – –
Electronic cigarettes or other vaping deviceAny 1 – – –Daily (20 or more days) 0 – – –
Question HS A.67-69/MS A.61-63: During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use... cigarettes... smoke-less tobacco (dip, chew, or snuff )... electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other vaping device such as e-hookah,hookah pens, or vape pens?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.4Current Smoking on School Property, Past 30 Days
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Cigarettes0 days 100 – – –
1 or 2 days 0 – – –
3 to 9 days 0 – – –
10 to 19 days 0 – – –
20 or more days 0 – – –
Smokeless tobacco0 days 100 – – –
1 or 2 days 0 – – –
3 to 9 days 0 – – –
10 to 19 days 0 – – –
20 or more days 0 – – –
Electronic cigarettes or other vaping device0 days 100 – – –
1 or 2 days 0 – – –
3 to 9 days 0 – – –
10 to 19 days 0 – – –
20 or more days 0 – – –
Question HS A.77-79/MS A.69-71: During the past 30 days, on how many days on school property did you use...cigarettes... smokeless tobacco (dip, chew, or snuff)... electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other vaping devicesuch as e-hookah, hookah pens, or vape pens?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.5Cigarette Smoking Cessation Attempts
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Does not apply, don’t use na – – –
0 times na – – –
1 time na – – –
2 to 3 times na – – –
4 or more times na – – –
Question HS A.95: How many times have you tried to quit or stop using cigarettes?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of middle school students.
Table A7.6Perceived Harm of Cigarette Smoking
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Smoke cigarettes occasionallyGreat 31 – – –
Moderate 41 – – –
Slight 16 – – –
None 12 – – –
Smoke 1 or more packs of cigarettes each dayGreat 85 – – –
Moderate 5 – – –
Slight 0 – – –
None 11 – – –
Question HS A.83, 84/MS A.75, 76: How much do people risk harming themselves physically and in other wayswhen they do the following?... Smoke cigarettes occasionally... Smoke 1 or more packs of cigarettes each day.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.7Perceived Harm of E-Cigarette Use Compared to Smoking
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Use e-cigarettes or vaping device occasionallycompared to smoking cigarettes
Great 32 – – –
Moderate 38 – – –
Slight 18 – – –
None 12 – – –
Use e-cigarettes or vaping devices several times a daycompared to smoking cigarettes
Great 58 – – –
Moderate 24 – – –
Slight 7 – – –
None 12 – – –
Question HS A.85, 86/MS A.77, 78: How much do people risk harming themselves physically and in other wayswhen they do the following?... Use e-cigarettes (electronic) or vaping device occasionally compared to smokingcigarettes... Use e-cigarettes or vaping devices several times a day compared to smoking cigarettes.Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A7.8Perceived Difficulty of Obtaining Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
CigarettesVery difficult 24 – – –
Fairly difficult 19 – – –
Fairly easy 15 – – –
Very easy 8 – – –
Don’t know 34 – – –
E-Cigarettes or vaping deviceVery difficult 25 – – –
Fairly difficult 15 – – –
Fairly easy 12 – – –
Very easy 13 – – –
Don’t know 36 – – –
Question HS A.91, 92/MS A.83, 84: How difficult is it for students in your grade to get any of the following if theyreally want them?... Cigarettes.... E-cigarettes (electronic) or vaping deviceNote: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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8. Other Physical and Mental Health Risks
Table A8.1Cyber Bullying, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
0 times (never) 77 – – –
1 time 14 – – –
2 to 3 times 6 – – –
4 or more times 4 – – –
Question HS A.122/MS A.112: During the past 12 months, how many times did other students spread mean rumorsor lies, or hurtful pictures, about you online, on social media, or on a cell phone?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A8.2Alone After School
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Never 22 na na na
1 day 20 na na na
2 days 18 na na na
3 days 15 na na na
4 days 5 na na na
5 days 20 na na na
Question MS A.89: In a normal week, how many days are you home after school for at least one hour withoutan adult there?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of high school students.
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Table A8.3Eating of Breakfast
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No 12 – – –
Yes 88 – – –
Question HS A.126/MS A.115: Did you eat breakfast today?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A8.4Chronic Sad or Hopeless Feelings, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No 84 – – –
Yes 16 – – –
Question HS A.124/MS A.114: During the past 12 months, did you ever feel so sad or hopeless almost every dayfor two weeks or more that you stopped doing some usual activities?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A8.5Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide, Past 12 Months
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No na – – –
Yes na – – –
Question HS A.125: During the past 12 months, did you ever seriously consider attempting suicide?Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.na—Not asked of middle school students.
Table A8.6Gang Involvement
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
No 99 – – –
Yes 1 – – –
Question HS A.123/MS A.113: Do you consider yourself a member of a gang?Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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9. Race/Ethnic Breakdowns
Table A9.1School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - 7th Grade
Grade 7Percent of Students (%)
H/L
AI/
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Asi
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School EnvironmentTotal school supports‡ 27 40 28
Caring adults in school‡ 29 42 25
High expectations-adults in school‡ 47 53 46
Meaningful participation at school‡ 10 24 12
School Connectedness† 22 41 22
Academic Motivation† 49 51 45
Parent Involvement in School† 39 31 27
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents. H/L: Hispanic or Latino; AI/AN: AmericanIndian or Alaska Native; AA: Black or African American; NH/PI: Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander;Mixed: Mixed (two or more) races. †Average percent of respondents reporting “Strongly agree.” ‡Averagepercent of respondents reporting “Very much true.”
Table A9.2School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - 9th Grade
Grade 9Percent of Students (%)
H/L
AI/
AN
Asi
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AA
NH
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Whi
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edSchool Environment
Total school supports‡ – – – – – – –
Caring adults in school‡ – – – – – – –
High expectations-adults in school‡ – – – – – – –
Meaningful participation at school‡ – – – – – – –
School Connectedness† – – – – – – –
Academic Motivation† – – – – – – –
Parent Involvement in School† – – – – – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents. H/L: Hispanic or Latino; AI/AN: AmericanIndian or Alaska Native; AA: Black or African American; NH/PI: Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander;Mixed: Mixed (two or more) races. †Average percent of respondents reporting “Strongly agree.” ‡Averagepercent of respondents reporting “Very much true.”
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Table A9.3School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - 11th Grade
Grade 11Percent of Students (%)
H/L
AI/
AN
Asi
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AA
NH
/PI
Whi
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School EnvironmentTotal school supports‡ – – – – – – –
Caring adults in school‡ – – – – – – –
High expectations-adults in school‡ – – – – – – –
Meaningful participation at school‡ – – – – – – –
School Connectedness† – – – – – – –
Academic Motivation† – – – – – – –
Parent Involvement in School† – – – – – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents. H/L: Hispanic or Latino; AI/AN: AmericanIndian or Alaska Native; AA: Black or African American; NH/PI: Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander;Mixed: Mixed (two or more) races. †Average percent of respondents reporting “Strongly agree.” ‡Averagepercent of respondents reporting “Very much true.”
Table A9.4School Supports and Engagement by Race/Ethnicity - Non-Traditional
NTPercent of Students (%)
H/L
AI/
AN
Asi
an
AA
NH
/PI
Whi
te
Mix
edSchool Environment
Total school supports‡ – – – – – – –
Caring adults in school‡ – – – – – – –
High expectations-adults in school‡ – – – – – – –
Meaningful participation at school‡ – – – – – – –
School Connectedness† – – – – – – –
Academic Motivation† – – – – – – –
Parent Involvement in School† – – – – – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents. H/L: Hispanic or Latino; AI/AN: AmericanIndian or Alaska Native; AA: Black or African American; NH/PI: Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander;Mixed: Mixed (two or more) races. †Average percent of respondents reporting “Strongly agree.” ‡Averagepercent of respondents reporting “Very much true.”
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Table A9.5Feeling Safe or Very Safe at School by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 70 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 76 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 69 – – –
Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A9.6Harassment Due to Six Reasons at School in the Past 12 Months by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 27 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 15 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 20 – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.The six reasons include race, ethnicity or national origin; religion; gender (being male or female); sexual orien-tation; a physical or mental disability; and immigrant status.
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Table A9.7Any Harassment or Bullying at School in the Past 12 Months by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 36 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 23 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 31 – – –
Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A9.8Any Alcohol Use at School in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 0 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 0 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 0 – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A9.9Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 4 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 0 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 0 – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A9.10Any Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 0 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 3 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 0 – – –
Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table A9.11Any Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 0 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 0 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 0 – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table A9.12Chronic Sad or Hopeless Feelings in the Past 12 Months by Race/Ethnicity
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NT% % % %
Hispanic or Latino 27 – – –
American Indian or Alaska Native – – –
Asian – – –
Black or African American – – –
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – – –
White 15 – – –
Mixed (two or more) races 14 – – –
Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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10. Gender Breakdowns
Table A10.1School Supports and Engagement by Gender
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NTFemale Male Female Male Female Male Female Male
% % % % % % % %School Environment
Total school supports‡ 37 36 – – – – – –
Caring adults in school‡ 40 35 – – – – – –
High expectations-adults in school‡ 51 52 – – – – – –
Meaningful participation at school‡ 20 21 – – – – – –
School Connectedness† 34 39 – – – – – –
Academic Motivation† 50 50 – – – – – –
Parent Involvement in School† 30 30 – – – – – –
Notes: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.†Average percent of respondents reporting “Strongly agree.”‡Average percent of respondents reporting “Very much true.”
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Table A10.2Select Perceived Safety, Harassment, Alcohol and Other Drug Use, and Mental Health Measures by Gender
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NTFemale Male Female Male Female Male Female Male
% % % % % % % %Perceived Safety at SchoolFeel safe or very safe at school 69 79 – – – – – –
Harassment/Bullying at SchoolDuring the past 12 month at school, have you been...
harassed/bullied for any of the six reasons 18 16 – – – – – –
harassed/bullied for any reasons 27 24 – – – – – –
Current ATOD UseDuring the past 30 days, did you...
have at least one drink of alcohol at school 0 1 – – – – – –
smoke cigarettes 1 0 – – – – – –
have at least one drink of alcohol 4 1 – – – – – –
use marijuana 0 0 – – – – – –
Mental HealthChronic sad or hopeless feelings, past 12 months 17 14 – – – – – –
Note: Cells are empty if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Z. Larkspur-Corte Madera Custom Questions
1. Module Sample
Table Z1.1Student Sample for Custom Questions
Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 11 NTA
Student Sample SizeTarget sample 183 – – –
Final number 167 – – –
Response Rate 91% – – –
Note: ANT includes continuation, community day, and other alternative school types.
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2. Custom QuestionsTable Z.2.1Teachers and other adults encourage me to work hard in school so I can be successful in college or at the job Ichoose. - How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Grade
7th Total% %
Strongly disagree 4 4Disagree 4 4Neither agree nor disagree 11 11Agree 34 34Strongly agree 47 47
Question HS/MS Z.1.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.2I have been disrespected or mistreated by an adult at this school because of my race, ethnicity, or nationality. -How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Grade
7th Total% %
Strongly disagree 80 80Disagree 8 8Neither agree nor disagree 6 6Agree 3 3Strongly agree 2 2
Question HS/MS Z.2.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.3Outside of my home and school, there is an adult who really cares about me. - How true do you feel thesestatements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 4 4A little true 7 7Pretty much true 13 13Very much true 76 76
Question HS/MS Z.3.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.4Outside of my home and school, there is an adult who tells me when I do a good job. - How true do you feelthese statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 5 5A little true 8 8Pretty much true 19 19Very much true 68 68
Question HS/MS Z.4.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.5Outside of my home and school, there is an adult who notices when I am upset about something. - How true doyou feel these statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 6 6A little true 8 8Pretty much true 26 26Very much true 59 59
Question HS/MS Z.5.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.6Outside of my home and school, there is an adult who believes that I will be a success. - How true do you feelthese statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 3 3A little true 9 9Pretty much true 11 11Very much true 77 77
Question HS/MS Z.6.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.7Outside of my home and school, there is an adult who always wants me to do my best. - How true do you feelthese statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 2 2A little true 7 7Pretty much true 13 13Very much true 78 78
Question HS/MS Z.7.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.8Outside of my home and school, there is an adult whom I can trust. - How true do you feel these statements areabout you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 5 5A little true 4 4Pretty much true 14 14Very much true 77 77
Question HS/MS Z.8.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.9I know where to go for help with a problem and I can find someone to talk with. - How true do you feel thesestatements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 2 2A little true 11 11Pretty much true 25 25Very much true 63 63
Question HS/MS Z.9.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.10I have a friend about my own age that really cares for me. - How true do you feel these statements are aboutyou personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 2 2A little true 6 6Pretty much true 25 25Very much true 68 68
Question HS/MS Z.10.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.11In my home there is a parent or some other adult who believes that I will be a success. - How true do you feelthese statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 1 1A little true 3 3Pretty much true 14 14Very much true 83 83
Question HS/MS Z.11.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.12In my home there is a parent or some other adult who listens to me when I have something to say. - How truedo you feel these statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 2 2A little true 4 4Pretty much true 18 18Very much true 76 76
Question HS/MS Z.12.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.13I am involved in music, art, literature, sports or a hobby. - How true do you feel these statements are about youpersonally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 1 1A little true 2 2Pretty much true 11 11Very much true 86 86
Question HS/MS Z.13.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.14I have goals and plans for the future. - How true do you feel these statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 4 4A little true 4 4Pretty much true 16 16Very much true 75 75
Question HS/MS Z.14.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.15I believe I will be a success. - How true do you feel these statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 2 2A little true 7 7Pretty much true 19 19Very much true 72 72
Question HS/MS Z.15.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.16I know I will graduate from high school. - How true do you feel these statements are about you personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
Not at all true 1 1A little true 2 2Pretty much true 12 12Very much true 84 84
Question HS/MS Z.16.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.17I plan to go to college or some other school after high school. - How true do you feel these statements are aboutyou personally?
Grade
7th Total% %
A little true 4 4Pretty much true 10 10Very much true 86 86
Question HS/MS Z.17.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.18I know I will find a good job after I graduate.
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 90 90No 10 10
Question HS/MS Z.18.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.19Were you treated with respect all day yesterday? - Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero atthe bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of theladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you personally feelyou stand at this time.
Grade
7th Total% %
0 5 52 2 23 2 24 1 15 3 36 3 37 4 48 10 109 23 2310 46 46
Question HS/MS Z.19.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.20Do you have health problems that keep you from doing any of the things other people your age can normallydo? - Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of theladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life foryou. On which step of the ladder would you say you personally feel you stand at this time.
Grade
7th Total% %
0 51 511 5 52 2 24 1 15 2 26 1 17 1 18 2 29 10 1010 25 25
Question HS/MS Z.20.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.21On how many of the past 7 days did you participate in a physical activity for at least 30 minutes?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 days 2 21 day 3 32 days 4 43 days 4 44 days 10 105 days 14 146 days 15 157 days 47 47
Question HS/MS Z.21.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.22On how many of the past 7 days did you walk, bicycle, or skateboard home from school?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 days 22 221 day 8 82 days 7 73 days 8 84 days 5 55 days 19 196 days 3 37 days 28 28
Question HS/MS Z.22.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.23During the past seven days on how many days were you physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes perday? Do not include school P.E. (Add up all the time you spent in any kind of physical activity other than inschool P.E. that increased your heart rate and made you breathe hard some of the time.)
Grade
7th Total% %
0 days 3 31 day 4 42 days 8 83 days 8 84 days 13 135 days 15 156 days 14 147 days 35 35
Question HS/MS Z.23.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.24During the past 24 hours (yesterday), how many times did you eat fruits and vegetables, including salads ornonfried potatoes? (Do not count fruit juice.)
Grade
7th Total% %
0 4 41 5 52 8 83 20 204 17 175 18 186 5 57 23 23
Question HS/MS Z.24.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.25Yesterday, how many times did you drink a bottle or glass of plain water? Count tap, bottled and unflavoredsparkling water.
Grade
7th Total% %
1 4 42 7 73 15 154 17 175 21 216 10 107 4 48 or more 23 23
Question HS/MS Z.25.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.26Yesterday, how many glasses or cans of soda (such as Coke) or other sweetened drinks (such as fruit punch orsports drinks) did you drink? (Do not count diet and sugar-free drinks.)
Grade
7th Total% %
0 60 601 30 302 7 73 2 24 1 15 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.26.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.27Which of the following are you trying to do about your weight?
Grade
7th Total% %
Lose weight 25 25Gain weight 12 12Stay the same weight 16 16I am not trying to do anything about my weight 48 48
Question HS/MS Z.27.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.28Go without eating (fasting), eat less food, fewer calories, or foods low in fat. - During the past 30 days, did youdo any of the following things to lose weight or to keep from gaining weight?
Grade
7th Total% %
No 83 83Yes 17 17
Question HS/MS Z.28.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.29Take any diet pills, powders, or liquids without a doctors advice (does not include meal replacement products,such as Slim Fast.) - During the past 30 days, did you do any of the following things to lose weight or to keepfrom gaining weight?
Grade
7th Total% %
No 99 99Yes 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.29.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.30Vomit or take laxatives. - During the past 30 days, did you do any of the following things to lose weight or tokeep from gaining weight?
Grade
7th Total% %
No 99 99Yes 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.30.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.31How do you describe your weight?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very underweight 2 2Slightly underweight 17 17About the right weight 69 69Slightly overweight 13 13
Question HS/MS Z.31.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.32Cut, burned, or scratched yourself on purpose? - In your lifetime have you ever intentionally, or on purpose,done any of the following?
Grade
7th Total% %
No 84 84Yes 16 16
Question HS/MS Z.32.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.33Attempted suicide? - In your lifetime have you ever intentionally, or on purpose, done any of the following?
Grade
7th Total% %
No 98 98Yes 2 2
Question HS/MS Z.33.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.34If I see someone being excluded, left out, or bullied at school:
Grade
7th Total% %
I know how to make them feel included and I am comfortableand confident in acting right now
61 61
I know how to make them feel included but I am not com-fortable and confident acting right now
27 27
I don’t know what to do to make them feel included 12 12
Question HS/MS Z.34.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.35Have you ever threatened or bullied anyone at school?
Grade
7th Total% %
No 93 93Yes 7 7
Question HS/MS Z.35.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.36LSD, Ecstasy or other psychedelics (acid, mescaline, peyote, mushrooms) - During your lifetime, how manytimes have you used or tried the following substances?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.36.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.37Heroin (smack, junk, China White, black tar) - During your lifetime, how many times have you used or triedthe following substances?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.37.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.38Prescription pain killers (Vicodin, OxyContin Percodan, Lortab) - During your life, how many times have youused or tried the following pills or medications without a doctor’s order to get “high” or “stoned”?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 96 961-3 3 36-9 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.38.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.39Barbiturates (Seconol, Nembutol, Amital, red, yellow jackets) - During your life, how many times have you usedor tried the following pills or medications without a doctor’s order to get “high” or “stoned”?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.39.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.40Tranquilizers, or sedatives, (tranks, libs, Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Librium, Klonipin, benzodiazepine/benzos) -During your life, how many times have you used or tried the following pills or medications without a doctor’sorder to get “high” or “stoned”?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.40.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.41Cold/Cough Medicines (Triple-C’s Coricidin Cough, Sudafed, TheraFlu, Tylenol Cough) - During your life,how many times have you used or tried the following pills or medications without a doctor’s order to get “high”or “stoned”?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 92 921-3 2 24-5 2 26-9 1 110 or more 2 2
Question HS/MS Z.41.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.42Diet Pills (Didrex, Dexedrine, Zinadrine) - During your life, how many times have you used or tried the follow-ing pills or medications without a doctor’s order to get “high” or “stoned”?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.42.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.43Ritalin or Adderall - During your life, how many times have you used or tried the following pills or medicationswithout a doctor’s order to get “high” or “stoned”?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 99 994-5 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.43.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.44During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use cocaine (any form, coke, crack, rock, base, snort)?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 days 99 991 day 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.44.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.45During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use methamphetamine or amphetamines (meth, speed,crystal, crank, ice)?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 days 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.45.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.46During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use ecstasy, LSD or other psychedelics (acid, mescaline,peyote, mushrooms)?
Grade
7th Total% %
0 days 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.46.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.47Has using alcohol, marijuana or other drugs ever caused you to have any of the following problems? (Mark AllThat Apply.)
Grade
7th Total% %
Doesn’t apply; I have never used alcohol or drugs 98 98Have problems with emotions, nerves or mental health 0 0Get into trouble or have problems with the police 0 0Have money problems 0 0Miss school 0 0Have problems with schoolwork 0 0Fight with other kids 0 0Damage a friendship 0 0Physically hurt or injure yourself 0 0Have unwanted or unprotected sex 0 0Forget what happened or pass out 0 0Have other problems 0 0I’ve used alcohol or drugs but never had any problems 3 3
Question HS/MS Z.47.Notes: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents. Total percentages may exceed 100% for“mark all that apply” items.
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Table Z.2.48Have you ever felt that you needed help (such as counseling or treatment) for your alcohol or other drug use?
Grade
7th Total% %
I don’t use alcohol or other drugs 98 98No, but I do use 2 2
Question HS/MS Z.48.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.49If you drink alcohol or use drugs how do you most frequently get it? (Select the main one.)
Grade
7th Total% %
At parties or events outside school 2 2At your own home 1 1From friends or another teenager at their home 1 1Other 1 1I don’t drink alcohol 96 96
Question HS/MS Z.49.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.50In your opinion, how likely is it that a student would find help at your school from a counselor, teacher, otheradult or a restorative program to stop or reduce using alcohol or other drugs?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very likely 10 10Likely 18 18Not likely 40 40Don’t know 32 32
Question HS/MS Z.50.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.51The last time you used prescription medication that was not prescribed to you, what was the primary reason?
Grade
7th Total% %
I did not take prescription medication that was not prescribedto me
88 88
To relieve pain 9 9To relieve other physical symptoms 1 1To relieve anxiety or depression 1 1For fun, getting high, peer pressure (friends were doing it) 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.51.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.52From whom did you obtain the prescription medication?
Grade
7th Total% %
I did not take prescription medication that was not prescribedto me
89 89
From a friend OR relative 7 7Other 4 4
Question HS/MS Z.52.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.53How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to drink beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka,whiskey or gin) regularly?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very wrong 78 78Wrong 15 15A little bit wrong 6 6Not at all wrong 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.53.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.54How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to smoke cigarettes?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very wrong 93 93Wrong 6 6Not at all wrong 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.54.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.55How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to smoke marijuana?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very wrong 90 90Wrong 8 8A little bit wrong 1 1Not at all wrong 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.55.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.56How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to use prescription drugs that were not your own or for non-medical reasons?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very wrong 94 94Wrong 6 6Not at all wrong 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.56.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.57During the past 12 months, have you talked with at least one of your parents or guardians about the dangers oftobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 68 68No 32 32
Question HS/MS Z.57.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.58How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to smoke one or two packs of cigarettes a day?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very wrong 85 85Wrong 11 11A little bit wrong 2 2Not at all wrong 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.58.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.59How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to have one or two alcoholic drinks regularly?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very wrong 84 84Wrong 11 11A little bit wrong 3 3Not at all wrong 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.59.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.60How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to smoke marijuana?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very wrong 83 83Wrong 12 12A little bit wrong 4 4Not at all wrong 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.60.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.61During the past 30 days, on the days you smoked, how many cigarettes did you smoke per day?
Grade
7th Total% %
I did not smoke cigarettes during the past 30 days 99 99Less than 1 cigarette per day 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.61.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.62If you now smoke cigarettes, would you like to quit smoking?
Grade
7th Total% %
I don’t smoke cigarettes; does not apply 99 99No 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.62.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.63How hard would it be for you to refuse or say “no” to a friend who offered you a cigarette to smoke?
Grade
7th Total% %
Very hard 1 1Hard 3 3Easy 21 21Very easy 75 75
Question HS/MS Z.63.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.64During the past 12 months, did you have lessons about tobacco and its effects on the body?
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 57 57No 17 17Not sure 25 25
Question HS/MS Z.64.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.65Have you ever been slapped, kicked or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend, not just a friend?
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 3 3No 97 97
Question HS/MS Z.65.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.66Has this happened in the past 12 months?
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 3 3No 10 10It has never happened to me 88 88
Question HS/MS Z.66.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.67The last time this happened, did you talk to anyone about it?
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 1 1No 7 7It has never happened to me 92 92
Question HS/MS Z.67.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.68During the past 12 months has your boyfriend or girlfriend pressured or forced you in a way that made you feeluncomfortable?
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 1 1No 99 99
Question HS/MS Z.68.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.69During the past 12 months has your boyfriend or girlfriend controlled your life in a way that you didn’t wantthem to?
Grade
7th Total% %
Yes 2 2No 98 98
Question HS/MS Z.69.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.70During the past 12 months did one of your parents have injuries or live in fear of being hurt by your otherparent or someone they were dating?
Grade
7th Total% %
No 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.70.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.71About how old were you the first time you had a drink of an alcoholic beverage (other than a sip or two)?
Grade
7th Total% %
Never 88 8810 or Under 5 511 6 612 1 118 or Over 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.71.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.72About how old were you the first time you smoked part or all of a cigarette?
Grade
7th Total% %
Never 98 9810 or Under 1 111 1 112 1 1
Question HS/MS Z.72.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.73About how old were you the first time you used smokeless tobacco or other tobacco products?
Grade
7th Total% %
Never 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.73.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.74About how old were you the first time you used marijuana or hashish?
Grade
7th Total% %
Never 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.74.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.75About how old were you the first time you used any other illegal drug or pill to get “high”?
Grade
7th Total% %
Never 100 100
Question HS/MS Z.75.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
Table Z.2.76Do you feel excluded, left out or socially isolated at school?
Grade
7th Total% %
Never 66 66Sometimes 26 26Often 6 6Always 2 2
Question HS/MS Z.76.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Table Z.2.77Do you see other students your age being excluded, left out or socially isolated at school?
Grade
7th Total% %
Every day 4 4Weekly 19 19Monthly 30 30Never 47 47
Question HS/MS Z.77.Note: Columns are not displayed if there are less than 10 respondents.
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Appendix2017-18 CHKS Secondary Survey Response Rates
Eligible Schools 7th 9th 11th NT% % % %
Hall Middle 100
Notes: Response rates are presented by grade level. Eligible schools listed are based on CBEDS 2017-18 publicschool and 2016-17 enrollment data files. Directly funded charter schools have been excluded from the list.
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