Personal information in this survey is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, section 169.1(1), the Anti-Racism Act 2017, section 6 and in accordance with section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information collected will be used by DCDSB for educational and research purposes, to support DCDSB schools and provide effective educational programs and services. Questions regarding this collection should be directed to your child's school, emailed to StudentSurvey@dcdsb.ca, or mailed to DCDSB Student Demographic Survey, 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 7C4.
The Student Demographic Survey is confidential and voluntary, but not anonymous. Individual responses, and all personal information will remain strictly confidential, protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information collected in the DCDSB Student Demographic Survey is under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, section 169.1, the Anti-Racism Act 2017, and in accordance with Section 29 (2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The Student Demographic Survey offers students an opportunity to share information about their identities related to the protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC).
The voluntary survey will collect confidential student demographic data that will enable DCDSB to better understand our students, and to inform plans to improve student achievement and student success.
The content of the survey is guided by the Anti-Racism Data Standards. The survey will help to meet our obligations related to planning and monitoring the annual Student Achievement Plan, mandated by the Ministry of Education under the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023. The survey will allow the board to identify, monitor and address:
The survey will include all students from Kindergarten - Grade 12:
Your time and effort completing the survey makes a difference, and will contribute to our program and resource planning. Should you have any additional questions about the survey, please contact StudentSurvey@dcdsb.ca.
April 18, 2024: 2023-2024 Kindergarten - Grade 8 Student Demographic Survey |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is the mission of the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.
To assist in making evidence-based and informed decisions about supports and resource allocation, we will be conducting a Student Demographic Survey from April 22-26, 2024. Collecting demographic data allows the board to better analyze the trends and patterns in student achievement and student success.
The Student Demographic Survey offers students an opportunity to share information about their identities related to the protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC).
Completing the Student Demographic Survey Parents/guardians of students in Kindergarten – Grade 8 will be invited to complete the survey on behalf of their child(ren) between April 22-26, 2024.
The survey is voluntary – meaning you can choose if you want to complete the survey, skip questions you do not want to answer, or stop completing the survey at any time. The Student Demographic Survey is confidential and follows all privacy laws.
If you have any questions about the Student Demographic Survey, please contact your school. Should you have any questions about the data collection process, please contact StudentSurvey@dcdsb.ca.
Visit dcdsb.ca/StudentSurvey for more information and to preview the survey questions.
Thank you for participating in the DCDSB Student Demographic Survey.
Yours in Faith,
Tracy Barill Kayode Akomolafe Director of Education Human Rights and Equity Advisor
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April 18, 2024: 2023-2024 Grade 9-12 Student Demographic Survey |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is the mission of the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.
To assist in making evidence-based and informed decisions about supports and resource allocation, we will be conducting a Student Demographic Survey from April 22-26, 2024. Collecting demographic data allows the board to better analyze the trends and patterns in student achievement and student success.
The Student Demographic Survey offers students an opportunity to share information about their identities related to the protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC).
Completing the Student Demographic Survey Grade 9-12 students will be invited to complete the survey during class time in the week of April 22-26, 2024. The following steps will be taken during class time to complete the survey electronically:
Grade 9-12 students who have opted out of survey completion will be provided with classroom work during that time at the teacher's discretion.
The voluntary survey will collect confidential student demographic data that will enable DCDSB to better understand our students, and to inform plans to improve student achievement and student success. A summary of the overall Student Demographic Survey data will be made available on school and board websites in Fall 2024.
If you have any questions about the Student Demographic Survey, please contact your school. Should you have any questions about the data collection process, please contact StudentSurvey@dcdsb.ca.
Visit dcdsb.ca/StudentSurvey for more information and to preview the survey questions.
Thank you for participating in the DCDSB Student Demographic Survey.
Yours in Faith,
Tracy Barill Kayode Akomolafe Director of Education Human Rights and Equity Advisor |
March 20, 2024: 2023-2024 Student Demographic Survey Letter to Families |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is the mission of the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.
In order to effectively support every student in reaching their full potential, resources and supports need to be aligned with student needs. To assist in making evidence-based and informed decisions about supports and resource allocation, we will be conducting a Student Demographic Survey from April 22-26, 2024. Collecting demographic data allows the board to better analyze the trends and patterns in student achievement and student success.
We have outlined information about the Student Demographic Survey below and have created a webpage where you can preview the survey questions and access answers to frequently asked questions. Please visit dcdsb.ca/StudentSurvey to learn more.
About the Student Demographic Survey The Student Demographic Survey offers students an opportunity to share information about their identities related to the protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC).
The voluntary survey will collect confidential student demographic data that will enable DCDSB to better understand our students, and to inform plans to improve student achievement and student success.
The content of the survey is guided by the Anti-Racism Data Standards. The survey will help to meet our obligations related to planning and monitoring the annual Student Achievement Plan, mandated by the Ministry of Education under the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023. The survey will allow the board to identify, monitor and address:
The survey is voluntary – meaning you can choose if you want to complete the survey; skip questions you do not want to answer; or stop completing the survey at any time. The Student Demographic Survey is confidential and follows all privacy laws.
Completing the Survey The survey will include all students from Kindergarten - Grade 12:
A summary of the overall Student Demographic Survey data will be made available on school and board websites in Fall 2024.
If you have any questions about the Student Demographic Survey, please contact your school. Should you have any questions about the data collection process, please contact StudentSurvey@dcdsb.ca.
Thank you for participating in the Student Demographic Survey. Your continued partnership makes a difference and will contribute to our program and resource planning.
Yours in Faith,
Tracy Barill Kayode Akomolafe |