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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A PP wrote:

“ I'm not into the conspiracy theory of Facebook connections or anything like that. I just didn't like the fact that it became a part of my child's educational record, as defined under FERPA, and that students who scored 'poorly' would be given interventions. I felt very strongly about my DCs not taking the survey for those reasons. ”

Agree 100%.

I do not want my child to be administered interventions by the school based on this sketchy, subjective “screener.”

[b]Worse - the results become part of my child’s permanent record.  What if the wrong combination of a mere child’s answers leads to the school deeming my child “mentally ill ?”[/b]

Anyone know for certain, the future consequences of a bad score on this SEL test?  We are opting out.[/quote]

This was exactly my fear.[/quote]

FWIW, my youngest scored really low - but it’s consistent with the emotional issues he is dealing with (and sees a therapist for).  Rather than be deemed “mentally ill,” the school offered some before-school mindfulness opportunities to help address some of his stress.  I think it’s great and I have to say, the school has been supportive throughout.

I think you all need to take a big deep breath (be mindful!) and really consider that FCPS wants to help.  It’s in their best interest to ensure kids are emotionally and mentally present and ready to learn.  These surveys are well-known and much-discussed on DCUM, so none of it should have been a surprise to you.[/quote]

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