Duluth Edison Charter Schools is asking students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 to participate in the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS). Federal law requires us to notify parents of this school activity. The MSS is conducted in schools across our state every three years and can be a requirement for grants and funding opportunities.
Questions on the survey are about many topics relating to young people’s lives. The survey asks about how well school is going, future plans, out-of-school activities, physical and mental health, relationships, substance use and more. High school students are asked about sexual behavior. This useful information about their thoughts and behaviors helps communities and schools develop effective programs and provide better services.
The survey is anonymous. To prevent individuals or families from being identified, students do not provide their names, student identification numbers or personal information.
The survey is voluntary. You may choose to have your child not take the survey by completing and returning the form below. Students may also decline to take any part of the survey or the whole survey. They are informed of that option by staff.
If you have questions about the survey, please contact: Tammy Rackliffe, Head of Schools at tammy.rackliffe@duluthedison.com
You have the right to review a copy of the survey. For details on how to do this, please contact: Melissa Peterson, District Curriculum Director at melissa.peterson@duluthedison.com
The Minnesota Student Survey will be administered to all 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Wednesday February 12th, 2025.If you do not want your child to take the Minnesota Student Survey, please email Melissa Peterson the following information @ melissa.peterson@duluthedison.com or return this form to the office, or fill out the online opt-out form on our website by: February 5th, 2025.