Start the year with connection, not guesswork. These Back-to-School Student and Parent/Guardian Surveys are intentionally designed to help you understand your students’ identities, strengths, needs, and support systems—right from the start.

Rooted in equity and care, these surveys go beyond surface-level questions. They invite students to reflect on who they are and how they learn best, while also giving families a voice in the learning environment.

What’s Included:

• Student Survey – Insightful, identity-affirming questions to help you get to know your students beyond the basics

• Parent/Guardian Survey – A welcoming, strengths-based form that invites families to share about their child and how to partner with you

Why Teachers Love It:

• Builds authentic relationships early in the year

• Helps inform classroom practices that honor student voice

• Opens the door for strong, ongoing family communication

• Creates a culture of trust, care, and collaboration

Perfect for:

• Ethnic Studies, ELA, Social Studies, Advisory, and more

• Middle and high school educators who center student voice

• Teachers who want to build intentional, identity-affirming classrooms

When students and families feel seen, they show up differently. Start there.