In our ongoing efforts to promote safe, inclusive, and accepting schools, and in accordance with the Ministry of Education requirement, the 91pro视频 (HCDSB) implements a School Climate Survey.
School Climate Surveys are conducted every two years to gather information from students, parents/guardians, and staff to help HCDSB create and sustain safe and welcoming schools.
The survey provides feedback to each school about the extent to which students, parents and school staff feel their school supports learning and positive behaviour, and promotes a safe and inclusive environment.
The School Climate Survey includes questions that focus on community(e.g., quality of relationships, school-parish connection), safety (e.g., bullying), academics (e.g., school engagement), health and well-being (e.g., feeling happy – all grades), risky behaviours including drug and alcohol use (for grade 9-12 students only), self-esteem (for grade 7-12 students only), and demographics (e.g., gender identity, Indigenous identity, religion, race, etc.). Demographic items plus the other items about community, safety, academics, and health and well-being together allow school planning teams to better understand the perceptions of various identities in our school environment.
- Learn more about the School Climate Survey for Students in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
- Learn more about the School Climate Survey for Parents and Guardians in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
- Learn more about the School Climate Survey for Staff in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
2023 School Climate Survey Results – Students
In 2023, HCDSB heard from over 20,000 respondents on all our School Climate Surveys. Most were students (9335 elementary school students and 6309 secondary school students).
Student response rates were quite high with approximately 76% of all eligible elementary students and 48% of secondary students completing the survey in 2023.
2023 School Climate Survey Results – Parents and Staff
Just over 2500 parents/guardians and 2100 school-based staff completed their respective surveys in 2023.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the School Climate Survey, please email research@hcdsb.org.