Civic Memorial High School Parents and Guardians,
Your child is being asked to participate in a voluntary survey called the Illinois Youth Survey to better understand Illinois youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success. Participation will involve completing a survey (with no names or identification numbers) that will be confidentially administered by a classroom teacher, counselor, or community member who has received training on administering this survey. Your child’s participation will last no more than one class period (40-45 minutes). Students will take the assessment during their English class on April 29, 2026. Risks related to participating are minimal, but some questions ask about sensitive topics and personal behavior that might make some students feel uncomfortable. Examples of potentially sensitive topics include questions about substance use, bullying, dating violence, school climate, and screen time. The benefits related to this research include improving your community’s ability to develop programs and strategies to prevent youth problem behaviors and enhance youth development. The alternative to participating in the survey is an alternate activity, such as quiet reading in the classroom.
The survey will take place online at Civic Memorial High School on April 29, 2026. More information regarding the Illinois Youth Survey can be found below as well at the following website: https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu/home. If you wish for your child to not participate in the Illinois Youth Survey please complete the opt-out form below, and have your child turn it into the front office. Both forms can be found below.
Hard Work - Pays Off,
Mr. Newell
Click For Opt Out Information:
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