The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is an anonymous, confidential survey of school climate and safety, student wellness, and youth resiliency. It is administered to students at grades five, seven, nine, and eleven. It enables schools and communities to collect and analyze data regarding local youth health risks and behaviors, school connectedness, school climate, protective factors, and school violence. The CHKS is part of a comprehensive data-driven decision-making process on improving school climate and student learning environment for overall school improvements.

Colfax Elementary will administer the CHKS to students in grades 5-8 over two weeks starting on February 20, 2023. Students in grades 5th and 6th will be required to have parent permission to take the survey. For students in grades 7th and 8th, parents must contact the school office if they would like to exempt their student from participating. To preview the CHKS Student Survey Questions please click the link below.