Mesquite ISD

FAQs about the Student Wellness and SEL Survey
 

How do I opt my child out of the survey?

Login to Skyward Family Access. At the top left of your screen, click on “Forms.” Click on the SEL form and click the check box to opt your child out of the survey. 

When will students complete the survey? 

Students will complete the survey in class once in the Fall and once in the Spring. 

Can I see my child’s responses after the survey?

Yes, after the survey window has closes, parents may request their child's responses from the school counselor.

What is Social-Emotional Learning in Mesquite ISD? 

Mesquite ISD counselors believe that quality developmental guidance activities can positively impact school culture and be a proactive way to interact with students and help them build social skills and relational skills that they can carry into adulthood.  Guidance activities cover a variety of topics, from making good choices and being a good friend to conflict resolution and what to do with big feelings, awareness of our own feelings and the feelings of others. In Mesquite ISD, we are using a Social-Emotional Learning Model that emphasizes building safe relationships with our students and creating a universal language for self-control, empathy and resilience. We operate under the four domains of our CARE model: Connection, Awareness, Resilience and Empathy. 

Why is Social-Emotional Learning important?

People with strong social-emotional skills are better equipped to manage daily challenges, build positive relationships, and make informed decisions. Social-Emotional Learning helps students and adults thrive in school and in life. At its root, Social Emotional Learning is character development and career readiness skills. 

Why is Mesquite ISD doing Social-Emotional Learning surveys? 

As part of our efforts, our students and teachers will participate in several exercises to better understand these concepts and their own social-emotional skills. We will ask students to reflect on their own mindsets and approaches to learning via a brief online survey they will complete during class. Our students’ responses will provide insights into their experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district and instruction to meet their social and emotional needs.

How will my student's information be used?

Individual responses may be used to provide support to individual students. Example: A student who scores themselves low on self-regulation may be offered counseling support to strengthen emotional regulation through the teaching of appropriate coping skills. 

Overall campus feedback may be utilized to develop campus programming to meet student needs.  Example: Creating house systems campus-wide to support students' overall sense of belonging.