Student Experience Survey

Student Experience Survey

What is the Student Experience Survey?

This winter, FCPS will administer a Student Experience Survey to understand how students view and experience school. The ultimate goal of the survey is to elevate student voice in identifying strategic improvement opportunities for FCPS. FCPS’ Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI) will be overseeing the student survey. There will be a general version of the survey for elementary students and one for middle and high school students. There will also be an adapted version of the survey for students who have an IEP and access the adapted curriculum. The survey should take about 30 minutes for students to complete, although individual students will likely complete the survey more quickly.

Who will take the Student Experience Survey?

Elementary Schools: All grade 3 through 6 elementary students will be asked to participate in the Student Experience Survey. 

Middle and High Schools: All middle and high school students will be asked to participate in the Student Experience Survey. 

Schools and Centers: All students who have an IEP and access the adapted curriculum will be asked to participate in the Student Experience Survey.

When will the Surveys Happen?

Monday, February 3

  • Families will receive an email notification with information about the Student Experience Survey, including information on the opt-out process. 

Monday, February 24

  • Students will receive an email with the link to the Student Experience Survey at their fcpsschools.net email address. Students will complete the survey at school sometime during the school day, as determined by individual schools. 

Friday, March 7

  • All surveys close. 

What will FCPS do with Survey Responses?

FCPS will analyze the responses from the student survey to identify strategic improvement opportunities. Remember, survey responses will be collected confidentially. Only aggregate student responses will be included in reports. 

What is in the Student Experience Survey?

The Student Experience Survey will take about 30 minutes or less to complete for most students. Responses to the survey will give valuable insight into students’ experiences in FCPS classrooms and schools. 

 

Elementary Student Experience Survey (Grades 3-6)

English and translated versions of the survey will be posted here on January 31.

 
Secondary Student Experience Survey (Grade 6 in MS and Grades 7-12)

English and translated versions of the survey will be posted here on January 31.

 

Adapted Student Experience Survey 

The adapted survey is available for students who have IEPs and access the adapted curriculum.

English and translated versions of the survey will be posted here on January 31.

Parents/guardians of students who have IEPs and access the adapted curriculum may opt to have their student(s) take the general version of the Student Experience Survey by completing this form by Friday, February 14.

How will Students take the Student Experience Survey?

The survey is voluntary. There is no penalty if a child does not want to participate. The survey is designed to protect your child’s privacy and is confidential. Students can skip any questions they do not want to answer and can stop taking the survey at any point. It is completely their choice.

Students will take the survey during school between Monday, February 24 and Friday, March 7, 2025. Each school will identify the best date and time for their students to participate in the survey. The survey link will be emailed to students’ fcpsschools.net accounts and school staff will lead students in taking the survey. The survey will be translated into several languages for students. An adapted version of the survey will also be available.

Can Students be Opted out of Participating?

Parents/guardians are offered the ability to opt their student out of the survey by completing an electronic or paper form, which is due Friday, February 14. Click this link to complete the electronic opt-out form or print the form and provide it to your child’s school.

Paper Opt-Out Forms (translated versions to be posted on January 31):

Arabic | Chinese | English  | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

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