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TVDSB School Climate Student Survey

Student Survey

This page contains the information that students see when they go to complete the survey. Please note that all students are asked if they want to complete the survey before being asked questions about school climate.

See below for a list of questions asked on the survey. Unless otherwise indicated, all questions are included on the survey for students learning in person. Students learning virtually, will only be asked the questions marked with an "*" .

You are being invited to complete this survey because this is your school and your voice matters. We want to learn about your experiences at school so we can understand what works well and what needs to be improved. 

Do I have to share my feedback?
No. If you want to share your feedback, you will be asked to select your school and grade. All other questions are optional. 

Will my answers be private?
Yes. You are not asked to include your name or student number. Your answers cannot be connected back to you in any way. 

How long will it take?
About 30 minutes if you are learning in-person or 10 minutes if you are taking all of your classes online. Ask your teacher for extra time if you need it. 

Is the survey available in multiple languages?
Yes. Use the dropdown menu in the top right corner of the survey to select a language. Speak with your teacher if you need to complete the survey in a language not listed. 

Will my answers affect my marks?
No. This is not a test. There are no wrong or right answers. Please respond as best you can. 

What will happen after I share my feedback?
Your answers will be combined with feedback from other students. This summary report will be shared with your school and with district staff. Summary information may also be shared with Trustees, the Ministry of Education, and other community groups and partners. 

How will this information be used?
To help make your school safer and more welcoming.

What if I feel uncomfortable or upset during or after the survey?
Please reach out for help.
Talk with your teacher or another adult you trust at school or home.
Report a concern through TVDSB Cares.
Contact Reach Out online or by phone: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023

If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your teacher or another adult at school.

Thank you for your consideration in completing this survey 

 

Survey Questions

Questions about your grade and school are required. This is to make sure that school reports can be created and to calculate response rates. All other questions are optional.

What grade are you in?*
Grade 5 or Grade 6
Grade 7 or Grade 8
Grade 9 or Grade 10
Grade 11 or Grade 12

 

Are you currently taking all your classes online (i.e., virtual learning program, full remote learning)?*

Yes
No

Please select your school from the drop-down list.  School names are in alphabetical order.

If you are in an Alternative Education program not listed below, including U-Turn, please select your home school.

Yes (Continue to next question)

No (Exit Survey)

Starting now, all questions are optional. 

Please answer the questions as honestly as possible. There are no right or wrong answers, only your opinion. If you feel uncomfortable answering any question or aren't sure how to respond, just skip the question and move on to the next one.

For each question students are asked to select how much they agree with the statements - Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree - or they can leave the question blank and skip to the next one.

Throughout the survey, “this school” means activities happening in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, and at places that hold school-sponsored events or activities. Unless otherwise specified, this refers to normal school hours or to times when school activities/events were in session. 

  • All students are treated the same, regardless of whether their parents are rich or poor. 
  • All students are treated the same, regardless of their gender. 
  • This school provides instructional materials (e.g., textbooks, handouts) that reflect my cultural background, ethnicity, and identities.*
  • Adults working at this school treat all students respectfully. 
  • People of different cultural backgrounds, races or ethnicities get along well at this school. 

  • Teachers understand my problems. 
  • Teachers are available when I need to talk with them. 
  • It is easy to talk with teachers at this school. 
  • My teachers care about me. 
  • At this school, there is a teacher or some other adult who students can go to if they need help because of sexual assault or dating violence. (Grades 9-12) 
  • My teachers make me feel good about myself. 
  • Students respect one another.
  • Students like one another. 
  • If I am absent, there is a teacher or some other adult at school that will notice my absence 

  • I regularly attend school-sponsored events such as school dances, sporting events, student performances, or other school activities. 
  • I regularly participate in extra-curricular activities offered through this school such as, school clubs or organizations, musical groups, sports teams, student government, or any other extra-curricular activities. 
  • At this school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and rules. 
  • There are lots of chances for students at this school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other school activities outside of class. 
  • I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities 

  • I feel like I belong. 
  • Students at this school get along well with each other. 
  • At this school, students talk about the importance of understanding their own feelings and the feelings of others. 
  • At this school, students work on listening to others to understand what they are trying to say. 
  • I am happy to be at this school. 
  • I feel like I am part of this school. 
  • I feel socially accepted. 

  • I feel safe at this school. 
  • I feel safe going to and from this school. 
  • I sometimes stay home because I don’t feel safe at this school. 
  • Students at this school carry guns or knives to school. 
  • Students at this school threaten to hurt other students. 
  • Students at this school steal money, electronics, or other valuable things while at school. 
  • Students at this school damage or destroy other students’ property. 
  • Students at this school fight a lot.
  • Students at this school make inappropriate or negative sexual jokes, comments, or gestures. (Grades 7-12)*
  • Students at this school engage in unwanted sexual behaviour (e.g., grabbing at clothing, physical contact). (Grades 7-12)

  • Students at this school are teased or picked on about their race or ethnicity.*
  • Students at this school are teased or picked on about their cultural background or religion.*
  • Students at this school are teased or picked on about their physical or mental disability.*
  • Students at this school are teased or picked on about their real or perceived sexual orientation.*
    • These questions are about bullying. Bullying happens when one or more students tease, threaten, spread rumours about, hit, shove or hurt another student. It is not bullying when students of about the same strength or power argue or fight or tease each other in a friendly way. Bullies are usually stronger, or have more friends or money, or some other power over the student being bullied. Usually bullying happens over and over, or the student being bullied thinks it might happen over and over.
  • Students at this school are often bullied.*
  • Students at this school try to stop bullying.
    • This question is about cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumours sent by email or posted on social networking sites and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles
  • Students often spread mean rumours or lies about others at this school on the internet (i.e., Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, email, and text message).* 

Alcohol means a full or part of a drink of alcohol. Examples include beer, wine, mixed drink, shot of liquor, or any combination of these alcoholic drinks. This does not include alcohol that you may drink for religious purposes.

"Drugs" means any substance, including those used to get "high" or increase performance in school or sports, other than alcohol or tobacco. Examples include marijuana, illegal drugs, inhalants, synthetic drugs used to get high or over-the-counter medicine. This does not include medications prescribed by a doctor or nurse for the person but includes prescription drugs that are NOT prescribed to the person by their doctor.

  • Students use/try alcohol or drugs while at school or school-sponsored events. 
  • It is easy for students to use/try alcohol or drugs at school or school-sponsored events without getting caught. 
  • Students at this school think it is ok to smoke or vape every day. 
  • Students at this school think it is ok to get drunk. 
  • Students at this school think it is ok to try drugs. 

  • My teachers praise me when I work hard in school. 
  • My teachers give me individual attention when I need it. 
  • My teachers often connect what I am learning to life outside the classroom. 
  • The things I’m learning in school are important to me. 
  • My teachers expect me to do my best all the time. 

  • My teachers really care about me. 
  • I can talk to my teachers about problems I am having in class.*
  • I can talk to a teacher or other adult at this school about something that is bothering me. 
  • Students at this school stop and think before doing anything when they get angry. 
  • Students at this school try to work out their disagreements with other students by talking to them. 

  • My teachers make it clear to me when I have misbehaved in class. 
  • Adults working at this school reward students for positive behaviour. 
  • Adults working at this school help students develop strategies to understand and control their feelings and actions. 
  • School rules are applied equally to all students. 
  • Discipline is fair. 

The last group of questions asks about how you see yourself. We are asking these questions to help us understand how student identities are related to experiences at school. This information will help schools and Thames Valley District School Board take steps to make school a better place for all students. We recognize that identity is complex, and the options below may not reflect how you describe yourself. If you feel uncomfortable answering any question or aren’t sure how to respond, just skip the question and move onto the next one.

Do you identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit?
Yes
No

Do you identify as Black?
Yes
No

Do you identify as a racialized person or as a member of a racialized community? The Ontario Human Rights Commission describes communities facing racism as “racialized.” Race is a social construct. Ideas of race are often placed on people by others. Recognizing that race is a social construct, the Commission describes people as “racialized person” or “racialized community” (Ontario Human Rights Commission). 
Yes
No

Have you experienced racism at school this year?
Yes
No

What is your religion/creed?
Sikh
Muslim
Low German Mennonite
Jewish
Hindu
Christian
Option not listed above
No religion/creed

When you were born, what sex did the doctors say you were?
Female
Male

Do you identify as:
One or more of the following: Two-Spirit, agender, gender fluid, gender queer, gender non-conforming, non-binary, pangender, questioning
Girl/Woman
Boy/Man
Option not listed above

Do you identify as:
One or more of the following: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, asexual, pansexual, polysexual
Straight/Heterosexual
Option not listed above

Did you move to Canada within the last 5 years?
Yes
No

Are you an International Student? (Grades 9-12)
Yes
No

Are you taking ESL or ELD courses? (Grades 9-12)
Yes
No

Do you work with an ESL (English Second Language or Multilingual) teacher at school? (Grades 7-8)
Yes
No

Do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability(ies)?
Yes
No

Do you have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
Yes
No

 

Thank you for sharing your views and experiences with us. A summary of responses will be provided to your school later this year. For more information about the survey and report, speak with your teacher or principal. 

If you are feeling uncomfortable or upset, or would like to report a concern, please ask for help:

Talk with your teacher or another adult you trust at school or home
Report a concern or access support through TVDSB Cares

Contact Reach Out online, by text or phone 519-433-2023, or toll free at 1-866-933-2023