Your child is being asked to be a part of our school’s Healthy Kids Survey sponsored by the California Department of Education. This is a very important survey that will help promote better health among our youth and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. Please read this form for information about the survey and for instructions on how to withdraw your child. If you do not want your child to complete the survey, you must notify your school.
Survey Content
The survey gathers information on behaviors such as physical activity and nutritional habits; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; school safety; and environmental and individual strengths and assets. It also includes questions regarding planning, or attempting to commit suicide; sexual behavior and practices leading to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy. You may examine the questionnaire in the school office or online here: Healthy Kids Survey.It is Voluntary. Your child does not have to take the survey. Students who participate only have to answer the questions they want to answer and they may stop taking it at any time.
It is Anonymous. No names will be recorded or attached to the survey forms or data. The results will be made available for analysis only under strict confidentiality controls.
Administration
The survey will be administered prior to the end of 1st semester. It will take about one class period to complete (about 50 minutes) and will be administered in your child’s Success 101 or US History class.Potential Risks: There are no known risks of physical harm to your child. Risks of psychological or social harm are very small. None have been reported in seven years of survey administration. In rare instances, some discomfort might be experienced from the questions. The school’s counseling services will be available to answer any personal questions that may materialize.
For More Information
The survey was developed by WestEd, a public, non-profit educational institution. If you have any questions about this survey, or about your rights, call the district at 583-5901, extension 3118.Click here to review the Healthy Kids Survey
If you do not want your child to participate, you may contact:
- Hanford West High School: Bobby Peters at 583-5903, ext. 6000
- Hanford High School: Pablo Chavero at 583-5902, ext. 4004
- Sierra Pacific High School: Janice Ede at 583-5912, extension 2012
- Earl F. Johnson High School: Gary Marr at 583-5904, ext. 7000
- Hanford Night Cont. High School: Dorothy Crass at 583-5904, ext. 7006
