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 Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the purpose of the Student Identity survey at Superior-Greenstone District School Board?

  The Superior-Greenstone District School Board is collecting student identity information. The information is needed to understand students and student needs better, and is necessary to:   

  • Get an accurate picture of the composition of the student population;
  • To identify and address barriers to equity of access and student achievement; and
  • To enhance decision-making about programs and supports necessary for student well-being and success.

   

• Do other school boards in Ontario collect student identity data?

  Yes, all school boards in Ontario are required to collect student identity data as of January 1, 2023, per the direction of the Ministry of Education and under the Anti-Racism Act, RSO 2017.   
  
  Student identity data will help the Superior-Greenstone District School Board know our students better. The survey will include questions about student identities such as racial/ethnic background, religious belief, disability, etc. The combined data can be used to shed light on gaps that need to be addressed for student access, achievement and well-being.
  
  This data is particularly useful to identify systemic barriers that impede students from achieving their individual potential. These types of barriers can exist in policies, procedures and practices and have an adverse effect on students or cause inequity.  Research shows that students from historically disadvantaged groups or marginalized groups frequently face systemic barriers.  We want to identify and address any systemic barriers because at Superior-Greenstone District School Board, the success of every student matters.

• When will the Student Identity Survey be conducted?

  The Student Identity Survey will be open for families to complete by June 2, 2025.  Families of students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 will complete the census on behalf of their children.  Students in Grade 7-12 will be given time in class to complete the survey.  

   

• How much time does it take to complete the Student Identity Survey form?

  It takes 5-10 minutes to complete the survey.

   

• Do parents/guardians/caregivers have to consent for students to complete the survey?

  The survey is voluntary.  Parents/Guardians/Caregivers and students can choose to opt out.  We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to discuss the survey with their child(ren).  Parents/guardians/caregivers of students in K-6 can complete the survey on behalf of their child.  Students in grades 7-12 can complete the survey themselves, while in class or synchronously.   

• Do I need to answer every question on the survey?

  The Student Identity Survey is voluntary. The parent/guardian/caregiver or student who is participating may choose to skip a question if they do not wish to provide the answer to a question.  However, it is important to note that the higher the completion rate, the more accurate and reliable the information will be for decision-making.

   

• What if I can't access the survey form online?

  If a student/parent/guardian prefers a paper package of the survey, on can be provided by the school.  Please contact the school office to request it.  For accessibility reasons, alternate formats like paper copies or large print will be available upon request through the Principal's Office at the school.  Students in grades 7-12 who are unable to complete the survey online in school with the existing support or accommodation have the option of completing it with their parents/guardians.  

• How will responses be kept confidential?

  The Student Identity Survey data is confidential and is kept separately.  This information will be held in strictest confidentiality and kept securely.  Access is restricted to authorized personnel.  A confidential database will hold the responses.  Personnel at your child's school will not have access to this database.  Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, RSO 1990, c. E-2, and will be used in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO 1990, c. M-56.

   

• How will census data be used?

  The information collected will be used for the educational and research purposes stated above only.  Student data will be collected from all all the schools at this Board; individual responses will be combined for reporting purposes.  To protect student identities, reports are prepared in aggregate or combined form. 

  to further equity of access and outcomes. Student data will be collected from all the schools at this Board; individual responses will be combined for reporting purposes. To protect student identities, reports that are shared publicly are prepared in aggregate or combined form.
  
  

  Should you have any additional questions, please email hrea@sgdsb.on.ca or call the principal or vice principal of your child's school.