The following provides full content of the SEL Screener Notification letter found within the FCPS Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms booklets. 

• Page 11 of the K-8 Annual Notice
• Page 9 of the 9-12 Annual Notice

SEL Screener Participation - Notice of Survey

Social and Emotional Learning Screening:

FCPS is committed to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning. FCPS approved a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener that students use to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. All students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to participate in the screener twice a year, in the fall and spring. 

The SEL Screener elevates the voices of our students by making sure their perspectives are considered in decision-making. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. Division and school level results, which do not include individual student information, may be used by staff to improve SEL and mental wellness practices and to inform strategic plans. Division and school level results may also be shared with the community to describe the needs of our student body and provide opportunities for partnership. 

Individual students’ Screener data will only be accessible to teachers, administrators, and staff with legitimate educational interests. Results will be maintained in secure files and databases accessible only to these individuals. In partnership with families, staff review this data alongside other information to plan interventions for students with identified needs. Parents and guardians will receive an individualized report regarding their student’s screener results following each assessment window. School staff are available to discuss results with families. 

You can opt out your child from participating in the SEL Screener by completing the form below. The opt out applies to the current school year and must be completed annually. For more information about the SEL Screener and access to its contents visit https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener.

The following provides full content of the SEL Screener Notification letter found within the FCPS Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms booklets. 

• Page 18 of the K-8 Annual Notice
• Page 16 of the 9-12 Annual Notice

SEL Screener Opt-Out Form (for details see page __)

Complete and return this form (to the school office or your child’s teacher by the second week of school) only if you DO NOT want your child to participate in the SEL Screener. Please note that this opt-out relates only to participation in the screener. 

I request that my child ________________________________________, in grade _____, NOT participate in the SEL Screener this academic year. I understand that I have the ability to change this opt-out status at any time, via Parent Digital Consent System or by submitting a request to the school this academic year. 

Signature of parent or guardian: _____________________________________ Date: ______________

Student’s name: ____________________________________ (please print) 

Student ID number: ____________________________________ 

Student’s school: _____________________________________ (please print)