Student voice is important to us. From November 12 to 30, 2018, the York Region District School Board will invite all students to participate in the Every Student Counts Survey (ESCS).
The purpose of this census survey is to better understand YRDSB’s diverse student population as well as students’ experiences in school and outside of school. The survey results will be used to help improve our schools and to:
- Identify and eliminate systemic barriers to student success;
- Create more equitable and inclusive school environments; and,
- Improve student achievement and well-being.
All students will be given the opportunity to participate. Accessibility options will be available for any student who needs assistance completing the survey.
- For students in Kindergarten to Grade 6, the survey will be sent home to be completed with a parent/guardian.
- Students in Grades 7-12 will be invited to complete the census at their school.
The Every Student Counts Survey (ESCS) is confidential but not anonymous. To ensure confidentiality, no directly identifying information (such as student name) will be on the survey. As one of the main purposes of the survey is to identify and eliminate systemic barriers to student success, all surveys will include a unique code that will be used to link the survey data with student achievement data. Survey results will only be reported in aggregate form (grouped data only) and no individual students will be identified. A summary of the results will be available at schools and on this webpage in Spring 2019.
Additional information about the survey is available on the ESCS Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Our grade 7 and 8 students have completed the survey at school and we are hoping that all of the students in grades K to 6 will complete the survey at home with their parents.
Students in grades K to 6 were given an individual sheet with instructions and a special code to complete the survey. If you did not receive this sheet with the special code, please contact the school office and we will be happy to provide you with the code.
