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Healthy Kids Survey

California Healthy Kids Survey

Students in grades three through eight will be asked to take a survey at school. The survey includes questions about school safety and the learning environment as well as questions about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues.

The survey is anonymous. No names or any other identifying information is connected to the answers except for the name of the school.

For Grades 3-6, student participation requires parent consent through returning the paper form that was sent home or completing this digital consent form.

Grades 3-6 HEALTHY KIDS CONSENT FORM

For Grades 7 and 8, student participation in the survey is voluntary. They may complete the survey or opt-out at time of administration. We hope that you will encourage your child to participate so that his or her opinion and knowledge can be used to improve the school.

If you have questions, please contact Kelly Mackey at kmackey@bryon.k12.ca.us or Jill Sprenkel at jsprenkel@byron.k12.ca

If you wish to view the survey, you may do so at the school office or below.

Grades 3-6 Surveys:
Core Survey: English   Spanish

Grades 7-8 Surveys:
Core Survey: English   Spanish

Absences Add up

Acknowledging our students’ presence guarantees their active participation in the learning process.

Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in life.

We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. But, we also know that when students miss too much school— regardless of the reason – it can cause them to fall behind academically. Your child is less likely to succeed if they are chronically absent—which means missing 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year. Research shows:

  • Children chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

  • By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.

  • By 9th grade good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores.

Attending school between the ages of 6 and 18 is not only a basic right of every person, but also a legal obligation. By law, parents are responsible for their children being in school every day during the school year. Compulsory school attendance laws provide all children of certain ages with the benefits of regular schooling, with certain exceptions:

Absence from school shall be excused as permitted by law, Board policy, and Administrative Regulations (Education Code 48205/Administrative Regulation 5113). Absences due to illness and medical appointments are considered excused absences as long as the school receives a phone call from a parent or guardian clearing the absence within 72 hours of the occurrence. All other absences are considered unexcused, per state law, even if a parent calls to report their student’s absence. Any tardy over 30 minutes, except for medical reasons, is also unexcused.

If you anticipate your student missing school for a duration of 3–15 school days, please contact your student's school site to learn more about an Independent Study Contract. Additionally, we strongly encourage families to schedule vacations during school breaks so student attendance is maintained.