2023-24 CMS Student Engagement Survey
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Our schools are strongest when we listen to stakeholders, including students. That’s why we’re asking students in grades 5-13 to participate in our Student Engagement Survey. The survey asks for feedback on school climate, safety, and self-efficacy. The survey will be administered to all students on April 19, with an optional makeup day on April 22.
Schools are required to administer the survey to meet federal requirements. The survey questions have been vetted and comply with all state legislation. Student participation is entirely voluntary, and students may opt-out at any time without penalty. Thank you for your support in gathering feedback from our students.
Student Engagement Survey FAQs
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Wasn’t this one of the opt-in surveys listed on your website at the beginning of the year?
Yes. At that time, we were still grappling with understanding SB 49's implications and trying to do our due diligence with the little information we had. Since then, with guidance from our general council, we’ve determined that the current survey does not violate state legislation and does not require parents to opt in.
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May I opt my student out?
No. To meet federal requirements, schools must administer the survey to all students in grades 5-12. Student participation is entirely voluntary. Students may choose to opt-out at any point. If you do not want your student to participate, you may communicate this to your student or their teacher.
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When will you administer the survey?
Unlike in previous years, we will administer this year’s survey at all schools on a single day: April 19th ( Makeup: April 22nd). This allows parents and guardians to know when their student(s) will take the survey and discuss it with them beforehand.
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Will teachers or staff know my student’s responses?
No. Survey responses are confidential. Individual-level responses will not be shared and will not be included in reporting. School teachers and staff will not know which students participated or did not participate in the survey.
CMS Magnet Survey
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg families, we are reaching out to learn about your experiences exploring and selecting Magnet schools and programs. We invite you to participate in a survey and share your valuable thoughts. This survey will help our district understand why families are interested in Magnet programs and the reasons that influence their consideration of alternative options. The survey will be open from Tuesday, March 26th, through Friday, April 12th, and close at 11 p.m. on April 12th. Thank you.