This spring, students will be participating in a statewide survey of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs use (the Indiana Youth Survey). Students in grades 6 – 12 are scheduled to participate. Arlington Elementary will administer the survey sometime during the month of February. If you would like to know the date scheduled for your child’s school, please contact the school’s main office. The survey is conducted by Prevention Insights, School of Public Health, Indiana University-Bloomington. The information regarding the survey (i.e., sample questionnaires, reports, etc.) can be viewed at https://inys.indiana.edu/about-survey. Please note, AES will not be participating in either of the optional modules.
The purpose of the survey is to have accurate knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usage from the youth in our community. The information will be comparable to both state and national data. The school system will get a report back that indicates usage by grade level. The outcomes of the survey assist us in planning curricula and programs to address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use prevention.
The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete and is voluntary, confidential, and anonymous. No one will know who responded to the online survey. Student answers will be summarized in a report that will not include anyone’s name. No direct personal identifiers nor IP addresses will be recorded as part of the survey.
Again, the survey is voluntary and confidential. If you do not want your child participating, please fill out the Google Form from your email. If you consent to your child participating, there is no further action and you do not need to fill out the form.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at 765-663-2416. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.