2025 School Crime Supplement (SCS)

2025 SCHOOL CRIME SUPPLEMENT (SCS)
SCREEN QUESTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENT
INTRO_1
Now, I would like to ask some questions about your experiences at school. We estimate the survey
will take 3 to 15 minutes depending on your circumstances. The law authorizes the collection of these
data and requires us not to share your responses with your school or family.
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1 = Enter 1 to continue
2 = Refused supplement
3 = Currently unable to complete the interview, but willing to complete at later date/time
4 = NCVS completed in a language other than English or Spanish

1a. E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON
At any time during this school year did you attend a public or private school in person?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

1b. E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL
At any time during this school year did you receive any online schooling or virtual learning provided
by a public or private school?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

1c. E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL
At any time during this school year did you receive homeschooling instead of being enrolled in a
public or private school?
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1 = Yes – ASK E_HOMESCHOOL_COOP
2 = No – GOTO to CHECK ITEM A
CHECK ITEM A: If student answers “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused” to
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL and “Yes” to E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL SKIP to
E_DIFFSCHOOL_ATTENDED.
If student answers “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused” to E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL AND
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL, and “Yes” to E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON SKIP to
E_DIFFSCHOOL_ATTENDED.
If student answers “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused” for E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON,
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL, and E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL SKIP to INTVIEWTYPE.

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1d. E_HOMESCHOOL_COOP
[IF E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “Yes”]
At any time during this school year did you attend a homeschool cooperative, or co-op, in person?
Homeschooling cooperatives (co-ops) are groups of homeschooling families who work together to
educate their children. They can range from informal groups to more formal programs that resemble
private schools. Some co-op students may report in-person attendance if they feel like that fits.
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1 = Yes
2 = No

1e1.E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_BULLY
[IF E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “Yes” ask questions 1e1 through 1e7]
For this next question, I’m going to read a list of 7 possible reasons that some families decided to
homeschool rather than enroll in public or private school. You can say yes to more than one reason
but please choose ones that best fit the reason or reasons your family decided to homeschool.
Because of your experiences with bullying?
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1= Yes
2= No

1e2. E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_ENVIROMENT
Because of concerns about the school environment, such as safety, drugs, or negative peer pressure?
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1= Yes
2= No

1e3. E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_QUALITY
Because you or your parents were not happy with the quality of the education you were receiving?
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1= Yes
2= No

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1e4. E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_RELIGIOUS
Because of religious reasons?
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1= Yes
2= No

1e5. E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_CONDITION
Because of a physical, mental, or developmental condition?
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1= Yes
2= No

1e6. E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_ILLNESS
Because of an illness that prevents you from attending school?
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1= Yes
2= No

1e7. E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_OTHER
Because of a different reason?
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1= Yes – ASK E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_SPECIFY
2= No – SKIP to E_DIFFSCHOOL_ATTENDED

E_HOMESCHOOL_WHY_SPECIFY
What was the different reason?

Specify:

1f. E_DIFFSCHOOL_ATTENDED
How many different schools have you attended this school year?
[IF student answered E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “Yes,” include the text below.]
Include your homeschooling as one school.
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1 = One school
2 = Two schools
3 = Three or more schools

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CHECK ITEM B: If student was not homeschooled (E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “No,”
“Don’t know,” or “Refused”) SKIP to E_WHATGRADE. If student was fully or partially homeschooled
(E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “Yes”) CONTINUE with E_HOMESCHOOLGRADE.

2a. E_HOMESCHOOLGRADE
During the time you were homeschooled this school year, what grade would you have been enrolled
in if you were in a public or private school?
This question refers to the 2024-2025 school year.
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0 = Fifth or under – SKIP to INTVIEWTYPE
1 = Sixth
2 = Seventh
3 = Eighth
4 = Ninth
SKIP to CHECK ITEM C
5 = Tenth
6 = Eleventh
7 = Twelfth
8 = Other – Specify
9 = College/GED/Post-graduate/Other noneligible – SKIP to INTVIEWTYPE

E_HOMESCHOOLGRADE_OTHER
SKIP to CHECK ITEM C

Specify:

CHECK ITEM C: If student was only homeschooled (E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “Yes”,
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused” AND
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused”) SKIP to INTVIEWTYPE.
If student was partially homeschooled (E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “Yes” and either
(E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “Yes” AND/OR E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes) SKIP to
SCS_INTRO_2.

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2b. E_WHATGRADE
What grade are you in?
This question refers to the 2024-2025 school year.
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0 = Fifth or under – SKIP to INTVIEWTYPE
1 = Sixth
2 = Seventh
3 = Eighth
4 = Ninth
SKIP to E_WHATMONTH
5 = Tenth
6 = Eleventh
7 = Twelfth
8 = Other – Specify
9 = College/GED/Post-graduate/Other noneligible – SKIP to INTVIEWTYPE

E_WHATGRADE_OTHER
SKIP to E_WHATMONTH

Specify:

SCS_INTRO_2
READ SCS_INTRO_2 only if E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “Yes” and either
(E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “Yes” AND/OR E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes”)
The remaining questions pertain only to your attendance at a public or private school and not to being
homeschooled [IF E_HOMESCHOOL_COOP= “Yes”: or attending a homeschool cooperative].

3. E_WHATMONTH
In what month did your current school year begin?
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1 = July
2 = August
SKIP to F_SCHOOLSTATE
3 = September
4 = a different month – Go to E_WHATMONTHOTHER

If E_WHATMONTH=4, Probe: What month did you start your current grade?

E_WHATMONTHOTHER
Specify the other month that school year began.
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1 = January
2 = February
3 = March
4 = April
5 = May

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6 = June
7 = October
8 = November
9 = December

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ENVIROMENTAL QUESTIONS
SCS_INTRO_3
READ SCS_INTRO_3 if E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes” and E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON= “Yes”
For the next questions, please think about the school you would normally attend in person right now.

4a. F_SCHOOLSTATE
In what state is your school located?
State:

4b. F_SCHOOLCOUNTY
In what county is your school located?
County:

4c. F_SCHOOLCITY
In what city is your school located?
City:

4d. F_NAMEOFSCHOOL
What is the complete name of your school?
School name:

5a. F_PUBLICORPRIVATE
Is your school public or private?
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1 = Public – ASK F_REGULARSCHOOL
2 = Private – SKIP to F_CHURCHRELATED

5b. REGULARSCHOOL
Is this the regular school that most of the students in your neighborhood attend?
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1 = Yes – SKIP to F_GRADES_LOW
2 = No – SKIP to F_GRADES_LOW

5c. F_CHURCHRELATED
Is your school affiliated with a religion?
A ‘school affiliated with a religion’ is defined as an elementary or secondary school that is either partially
or fully supported/funded by a church, synagogue, or mosque.
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

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6a. F_GRADES_LOW
What is the lowest grade taught in your school?
Enter the lowest grade mentioned
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0 = Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten
1 = First
2 = Second
3 = Third
4 = Fourth
5 = Fifth
6 = Sixth
7 = Seventh

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8 = Eighth
9 = Ninth
10 = Tenth
11 = Eleventh
12 = Twelfth
13 = Post-graduate
20 = All ungraded
30 = All special education

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8 = Eighth
9 = Ninth
10 = Tenth
11 = Eleventh
12 = Twelfth
13 = Post-graduate
20 = All ungraded
30 = All special education

6b. F_GRADES_HIGH
What is the highest grade taught in your school?
Enter the highest grade mentioned
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0 = Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten
1 = First
2 = Second
3 = Third
4 = Fourth
5 = Fifth
6 = Sixth
7 = Seventh

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7. F_GETTOSCHOOL
When you attend school in person, how do you get to school most of the time this school year?
If multiple modes are used, code the mode in which the student spends the most time.
[IF student answered E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes,” include the following FR text] If the student
attended school virtually, please remind the student to think of the school that he or she would normally
attend in person right now.
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1 = Walk
2 = School bus
3 = Public bus, subway, train
4 = Car
5 = Bicycle, motorbike, or motorcycle
6 = Some other way – Specify

F_GETTOSCHOOL_SPECIFY
Specify:

8. F_HOMEFROMSCHOOL
When you attend school in person, how do you get home from school most of the time this school
year?
If multiple modes are used, code the mode in which the student spends the most time.
If the student volunteers that he or she does not go directly home after school, record the mode that the
student uses to get to his or her first destination after school.
[IF student answered E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes,” include the following FR text] If the student
attended school virtually, please remind the student to think of the school that he or she would normally
attend in person right now.
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1 = Walk
2 = School bus
3 = Public bus, subway, train
4 = Car
5 = Bicycle, motorbike, or motorcycle
6 = Some other way – Specify

F_HOMEFROMSCHOOL_SPECIFY
Specify:

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9a. F_ACTIVITY_SPIRIT
During this school year, have you participated in any of the following activities sponsored by your
school:
Spirit groups, for example, Cheerleading, Dance Team, or Pep Club?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

9b. F_ACTIVITY_SPORTS
Athletic teams at school?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

9c. F_ACTIVITY_ARTS
Performing arts, for example, Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Drama?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

9d. F_ACTIVITY_ACADEMIC
Academic clubs, for example, Debate Team, Honor Society, Spanish Club, Math Club, or Computer
Club?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

9e. F_ACTIVITY_GOVT
Class council or student government, also known as SGA?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

9f. F_ACTIVITY_SERVICE
[IF GRADES 6, 7, or 8 ASK] Volunteer or community service clubs sponsored by your school, for
example, Peer Mediators, Environmental Club, or Recycling Club?
[IF GRADES 9, 10, 11, or 12 ASK] Volunteer or community service clubs sponsored by your school, for
example, Peer Mediators, Environmental Club, Key Club, or Interact? Do not include community
service hours required for graduation.
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1 = Yes
2 = No

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9g. F_ACTIVITY_OTHER
Other school clubs or school activities?
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1 = Yes – ASK F_ACTIVITY_OTHER_SPECIFY
2 = No – SKIP to F_SAFETY_POLICE

9h. F_ACTIVITY_OTHER_SPECIFY
What are the other school clubs or school activities you participated in?
Specify:
CHECK ITEM D: If student did not attend school in person this school year
(E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused”) SKIP to
F_SAFETY_CODE_OF_CONDUCT.

10a. F_SAFETY_POLICE
The next questions are about security measures that some schools take.
Does your school have:
Security guards or assigned police officers?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

10b. F_SAFETY_HALLSTAFF
Other adults supervising the hallway, such as teachers, administrators, or parent volunteers?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

10c. F_SAFETY_METAL_DETECTORS
Metal detectors, including wands?
A ‘metal detector’ is a device used to check for weapons students might be trying to bring onto school
property. The metal detector may be in a form of a doorframe, which you are asked to walk through. It
may also be in the form of a hand-held metal detector that looks like a wand or paddle, which is moved
around your body.
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

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10d. F_SAFETY_DOORS_LOCKED
Locked entrance or exit doors during the day?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

10e. F_SAFETY_SIGN_IN
A requirement that visitors sign in AND wear visitor badges or stickers?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

10f. F_SAFETY_LOCKER_CHECKS
Locker checks?
A ‘locker check’ is the act of school administrators or officials opening a locker and looking though its
contents. Depending on the circumstances, administration may choose to search one, several, or all
lockers.
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know
4 = Respondent’s school does not have lockers

10g. F_SAFETY_STUDENT_ID
A requirement that students wear badges or picture identification?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

10h. F_SAFETY_CAMERAS
One or more security cameras to monitor the school?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

10i. F_SAFETY_CODE_OF_CONDUCT
Does your school have a code of student conduct, that is, a set of written rules or guidelines that the
school provides to you?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know
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11. F_REPORT
If you hear about a threat to school or student safety, do you have a way to report it without having
to give your name?
Probe: Do you have a way to report a threat, such as an anonymous drop box or hotline?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

12. F_DISTRACTED
In your classes, how often are you distracted from doing your schoolwork because other students are
misbehaving, for example, talking or fighting?
Read answer categories
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1 = Never
2 = Almost never
3 = Sometimes
4 = Most of the time

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13a. F_RULES_FAIR
Thinking about your school, would you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the
following...?
The school rules are fair.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

13b. F_PUNISHMENT_SAME
The punishment for breaking school rules is the same no matter who you are.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

13c. F_RULES_ENFORCED
The school rules are strictly enforced.
‘Strictly enforced rules’ means that the school consistently carries out disciplinary actions against any
students who break school rules.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

13d. F_PUNISHMENT_KNOWN
If a school rule is broken, students know what kind of punishment will follow.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

13e. F_TEACHERS_RESPECT
Teachers treat students with respect.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

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14a. F_ADULT_REALLYCARES
Thinking about the teachers and staff at your school, would you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or
strongly disagree with the following…?
There is a TEACHER or other ADULT at school who…
Really cares about you.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

14b. F_ADULT_LISTENS
Listens to you when you have something to say.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

14c. F_ADULT_GOOD_JOB
Tells you when you do a good job.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

15a. F_STUDENT_REALLYCARES
Thinking about the students at your school, would you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly
disagree with the following…?
There is a STUDENT at school who…
Really cares about you.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

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15b. F_STUDENT_LISTENS
Listens to you when you have something to say.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

15c. F_STUDENT_SUCCESS
Believes that you will be a success.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

16. F_CRIME_NEIGHBORHOOD
Thinking about the neighborhood where YOU LIVE, would you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or
strongly disagree with the following…?
There is a lot of crime in the neighborhood where YOU LIVE.
A ‘neighborhood’ is blocks of houses, apartments, and places you spend time at near your home.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

17. F_CRIME_NEIGHBORHOOD_SCHOOL
Thinking about the neighborhood where YOUR SCHOOL is located, would you strongly agree, agree,
disagree, or strongly disagree with the following...?
There is a lot of crime in the neighborhood where YOU go to SCHOOL.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

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18. F_SAFE_IN_SCHOOL
Thinking about your school, would you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the
following...?
You feel safe in your school.
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1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree
CHECK ITEM E: If student did not attend school in person this school year
(E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refuse”) and
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes” GO TO SCS_INTRO_4_VIRTUAL
If student did attend school in person this school year E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “Yes” SKIP
to SCS_INTRO_4_INPERSON

SCS_INTRO_4_VIRTUAL
Now I have some questions about things that happen during school, which includes virtual classes and
other school sponsored activities. [IF E_DIFFSCHOOL_ATTENDED = 2 or 3 AND
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused”: For the remainder of this
survey, think about [both/all schools] you attended this school year.] Your answers will not be shared
with anyone at your school or home.
The following questions are only about this school year.

20a. F_KNOW_DRUGS_OR_ALCOHOL_VIRTUAL
During this school year, did you see another student who was under the influence of illegal drugs or
alcohol while they were attending virtual school?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

SKIP to G_BULLY_MADE_FUN

SCS_INTRO_4_INPERSON
Now I have some questions about things that happen at school, which includes [IF
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes” FILL: virtual classes,] in the school building, on school property, on
a school bus, or going to and from school. [IF E_DIFFSCHOOL_ATTENDED = 2 or 3 AND
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_HOMESCHOOL = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused”: For the remainder of this
survey, think about [both/all schools] you attended this school year.] Your answers will not be shared
with anyone at your school or home.
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The following questions pertain only to the student’s attendance at a public or private school and not to
being homeschooled or attending a homeschool cooperative.

19a. F2_TOBACCO
Is it possible for students to get any of the following while at school…
Tobacco or nicotine products, such as cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, chewing
tobacco, and dip?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

19b. F2_ALCOHOL
Alcoholic beverages?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

19c. F2_MARIJUANA
Marijuana, also known as pot or weed?
Marijuana that can be smoked (such as in joints, pipes, bongs, blunts, or hookahs), vaped (such as in
vape pens, dab pens, tabletop vaporizers, or portable vaporizers), dabbed, eaten, drunk, or applied as a
lotion.
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1 = Yes
2 = No

19d. F2_OPIOIDS
Heroin or prescription painkillers illegally obtained without a prescription, such as codeine, Percocet,
fentanyl, OxyContin, or Vicodin? These are also known as opioids.
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1 = Yes
2 = No

19e. F2_PRESCRIPTION_DRUGS
Other prescription drugs illegally obtained without a prescription, such as Xanax, Ritalin, or Adderall?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

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19f. F2_OTHER_ILLEGAL
Other illegal drugs, such as cocaine, LSD, Ecstasy (MDMA), or crystal meth?
Do not include tobacco or tobacco products.
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1 = Yes
2 = No

20b. F_KNOW_DRUGS_OR_ALCOHOL
During this school year, did you see another student who was under the influence of illegal drugs or
alcohol while they were at school [IF E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes” FILL: or during virtual
classes]?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

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FIGHTING, BULLYING AND HATE BEHAVIORS
21a. G_FIGHT_AT_SCHOOL
During this school year, have you been in one or more physical fights at school?
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1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to G_BULLY_MADE_FUN

21b. G_FIGHT_HOW_OFTEN
During this school year, how many times have you been in a physical fight at school?
Number of times:

22a. G_BULLY_MADE_FUN
Now I have some questions about what students do during school that make you feel bad or are
hurtful to you. These could occur in person or using technologies, such as a phone, the Internet, or
social media. We often refer to this as being bullied. During this school year, has any student bullied
you?
That is, has another student...
Made fun of you, called you names, or insulted you, in a hurtful way?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

22b. G_BULLY_RUMOR
Spread rumors about you or tried to make others dislike you?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

22c. G_SHARED
Purposely shared your private information, photos, or videos in a hurtful way?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

22d. G_BULLY_THREAT
Threatened you with harm?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

22e. G_BULLY_CONTACT
Pushed you, shoved you, tripped you, or spit on you?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
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22f. G_BULLY_COERCED
Tried to make you do things you did not want to do, for example, give them money or other things?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

22g. G_EXCLUDED
Excluded you from activities, social media, or other communications to hurt you?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

22h. G_BULLY_DESTROYED_PROP
Destroyed your property on purpose?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
CHECK ITEM F: If all items in 22a-22h (G_BULLY_MADE_FUN—G_BULLY_DESTROYED_PROP) are
marked “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refused” SKIP to G_HATE.

23a. G_BULLY_DAY_PLUS
During this school year, how many days were you bullied?
Read answer categories
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□
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1 = One day
2 = Two days
3 = Three to ten days
4 = More than ten days

SKIP to G_BULLY_HAPPEN_AGAIN

23b. G_BULLY_TIMES
In that one day, how many times would you say other students did those things that made you feel
bad or were hurtful to you?
Read answer categories 1—2
□
□
□
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1 = Once
2 = Two or more times
3 = Too many times to count
4 = Don’t know

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24. G_BULLY_HAPPEN_AGAIN
Did you think the bullying would happen again?
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1 = Yes
2 = No

25. G_BULLY_MULTI_PERS
Thinking about the [time/times] you were bullied this school year, did more than one person do
[this/these things] to you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to G_BULLY_STRONGER

26. G_BULLY_HOW_ACT
Did these people act alone, together as a team, or both?
□
□
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1 = Alone
2 = Together
3 = Both
4 = Don’t know

27a. G_BULLY_STRONGER
Now I have some additional questions about the time [another student/other students] {behavior1},
{behavior2}, and {behaviorx…}. Thinking about the [person/people] who did [this/these things] to you
this school year,
[Was this person/Were any of these people/Was anyone in the group] physically bigger or stronger
than you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

27b. G_BULLY_POPULAR
[Was this person/Were any of these people/Was anyone in the group] more popular than you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

27c. G_BULLY_MONEY
[Did this person/Did any of these people/Did anyone in the group] have more money than you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

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27d. G_BULLY_INFLUENCE
[Did this person/Did any of these people/Did anyone in the group] have the ability to influence what
other students think of you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

27e. G_BULLY_OTHER_POWER
[Did this person/Did any of these people/Did anyone in the group] have more power than you in
another way?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to CHECK ITEM G

27f. G_ OTHER_POWER_SPECIFY
In what other way [did that student/did any of those students] have more power than you?
Specify:
CHECK ITEM G: Did more than one student do those things? (G_BULLY_MULTI_PERS)
--Yes (R answered “Yes” to G_BULLY_MULTI_PERS, SKIP to G_BULLY_WHERE1)
--No (R answered “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refuse” to G_BULLY_MULTI_PERS, ASK
G_RELAT_SIBLING — G_RELAT_OTH_STUDENT)

28a. G_RELAT_SIBLING
What was your relationship to the student when they bullied you? Were they…
Your sibling, such as a brother or sister?
□
□

1 = Yes – SKIP to G_BULLYWHERE1
2 = No

28b. G_RELAT_DATING
Your boyfriend or girlfriend at the time?
□
□

1 = Yes – SKIP to G_BULLYWHERE1
2 = No

28c. G_RELAT_EX_DATING
Your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend at the time?
□
□

1 = Yes – SKIP to G_BULLYWHERE1
2 = No

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28d. G_RELAT_OTH_STUDENT
Another student from school?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

29. G_BULLY_WHERE1 through G_BULLY_WHERE9
Still thinking about the [time/times] that you were bullied, where did the bullying occur? Did it
occur…
Read answer categories, mark all that apply
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
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1 = In a classroom at school?
2 = In a hallway or stairwell at school?
3 = In a bathroom or locker room at school?
4 = In a gymnasium or weight room at school?
5 = In a cafeteria or lunchroom at school?
6 = Outside on school grounds?
7 = On the way to or from school such as on a school bus or at a bus stop?
8 = Online or by text?
9 = Somewhere else? – Specify

G_BULLY_WHERE_SPECIFY
Where is the other place where bullying occurred?

Specify:

30. G_BULLY_ADULT_TOLD
Did you tell a teacher or some other adult at school about being bullied?

□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

31a. G_SCHOOL_WORK
This school year, how much has bullying had a NEGATIVE effect on:
Your school work?
Read answer categories
□
□
□
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1 = Not at all
2 = Not very much
3 = Somewhat
4 = A lot

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31b. G_RELATION_FRIEND_FAMILY
Your relationships with friends or family?
Read answer categories
□
□
□
□

1 = Not at all
2 = Not very much
3 = Somewhat
4 = A lot

31c. G_ABOUT_YOURSELF
How you feel about yourself?
Read answer categories
□
□
□
□

1 = Not at all
2 = Not very much
3 = Somewhat
4 = A lot

31d. G_PHYSICAL_HEALTH
Your physical health for example, caused injuries, gave you headaches or stomachaches?
Read answer categories
□
□
□
□

1 = Not at all
2 = Not very much
3 = Somewhat
4 = A lot

32a. G_BULLY_RACE
When you were bullied in school this year, did you ever think it was related to:
Your race?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

32b. G_BULLY_RELIGION
Your religion?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

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32c. G_BULLY_ETHNIC_ORIGIN
Your ethnic background or national origin – for example, people of Hispanic origin?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

32d. G_BULLYING_DISABILITY
Any condition you may have – such as a physical, mental, or developmental condition?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

32e. G_BULLYING_GENDER
Your gender?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

32f. G_BULLYING_ORIENTATION
Your sexual orientation – such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or straight?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

32g. G_BULLYING_APPEARANCE
Your physical appearance?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

33. G_HATE
During this school year, has anyone called you an insulting or bad name at school having to do with
your race, religion, ethnic background or national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation? We
call these hate-related words.
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to CHECK ITEM H
CHECK ITEM H: If a student answered G_HATE = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refuse,” and
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “Yes” SKIP to G_HATE_WORDS
If a student answered G_HATE = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refuse,” and
E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refuse,” SKIP to
G_HATE_WORDS_VIRTUAL

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34a. G_HATE_RACE
Were any of the hate-related words related to...
Your race?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

34b. G_HATE_RELIGION
Your religion?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

34c. G_HATE_ETHNICITY
Your ethnic background or national origin – for example, people of Hispanic origin?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

34d. G_HATE_DISABILITY
Any disability you may have – such as physical, mental, or developmental disabilities?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

34e. G_HATE_GENDER
Your gender?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

34f. G_HATE_SEXUAL_ORIENTATION
Your sexual orientation – such as gay, lesbian, bisexual or straight?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

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35a. G_HATE_WORDS
[IF E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “Yes”]
During this school year, have you seen any hate-related words or symbols written in school
classrooms, school bathrooms, school hallways, or on the outside of your school building?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

35b. G_HATE_WORDS_VIRTUAL
[IF E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes”]
During this school year, have you seen any hate-related words, pictures, videos, or symbols posted on
school sponsored websites or applications? This could include any website or application the school
uses on a regular basis such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Zoom.
□ 1 = Yes
□ 2 = No

AVOIDANCE
36a. H_AVOID_VIRTUAL
[IF E_ATTENDSCHOOL_VIRTUAL = “Yes”]
During this school year, did you ever skip any virtual classes because you were afraid other students
would do things that make you feel bad or are hurtful to you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
CHECK ITEM I: If student did not attend school in person this school year
(E_ATTENDSCHOOL_INPERSON = “No,” “Don’t know,” or “Refuse”) SKIP to L_GRADES

36b. H_AVOID_SHORTCUT
During this school year, did you ever STAY AWAY from any of the following places because you
thought someone might attack or harm you there?
For example, did you ever stay away from…
The shortest route to school because you thought someone might attack or harm you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

36c. H_AVOID_ENTRANCE
The entrance into the school?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
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36d. H_AVOID_HALLWAYS
Any hallways or stairs in school?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

36e. H_AVOID_CAFETERIA
Parts of the school cafeteria or lunchroom?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

36f. H_AVOID_RESTROOMS
Any school restrooms?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

36g. H_AVOID_OTHER_PLACES
Other places inside the school building?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

36h. H_AVOID_PARKING_LOT
School parking lot?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

36i. H_AVOID_OTHER_SCHOOL
Other places on school grounds?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

36j. H_AVOID_BUS_STOP
School bus or bus stop?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

37a. H_AVOID_ACTIVITIES
Did you AVOID any activities at your school because you thought someone might attack or harm you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
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37b. H_AVOID_CLASSES
Did you AVOID any classes because you thought someone might attack or harm you?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

37c. H_STAY_HOME
Did you stay home from school because you thought someone might attack or harm you in the school
building, on school property, on a school bus, or going to or from school?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

FEAR
I_INTRO_FEAR
Sometimes, even if you can’t avoid a place, you may still be afraid of what might happen there.

38a. I_AFRAID
How often are you afraid that someone will attack or harm you in the school building or on school
property?
Read answer categories
□
□
□
□

1 = Never
2 = Almost never
3 = Sometimes
4 = Most of the time

38b. I_AFRAID_ON_BUS
How often are you afraid that someone will attack or harm you on a school bus or on the way to and
from school?
Read answer categories
□
□
□
□

1 = Never
2 = Almost never
3 = Sometimes
4 = Most of the time

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38c. I_AFRAID_NONSCHOOL
Besides the times you are in the school building, on school property, on a school bus, or going to or
from school, how often are you afraid that someone will attack or harm you?
Read answer categories
□
□
□
□

1 = Never
2 = Almost never
3 = Sometimes
4 = Most of the time

WEAPONS
J_INTRO_WEAPON
In the next series of questions, we are going to ask you about weapons at your school. Your answers
will not be shared with anyone at your school or home.

39a. J_WEAPONS_GUN
Some people bring guns, knives, or objects that can be used as weapons to school for protection.
During this school year, did you ever bring the following to school or onto school grounds?
A gun?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

39b. J_WEAPONS_KNIFE
A knife brought as a weapon?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

39c. J_WEAPONS_OTHER
Some other weapon?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

40a. J_GUN_OTHERS
Do you know of any [other] students who have brought a gun to your school during this school year?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to J_GET_GUN

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40b. J_SEE_GUN
Have you actually seen another student with a gun at school during this school year?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

41. J_GET_GUN
During this school year, could you have gotten a loaded gun without adult permission, either at school
or away from school?
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No

GANGS
K2_INTRO_GANG
Now, we'd like to know about gangs at your school. You may know these as street gangs, fighting
gangs, or something else. Gangs may use common names, signs, symbols, or colors. Your answers will
not be shared with anyone at your school or home.

42a. K_GANGS
Are there any gangs at your school?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to L_GRADES
3 = Don’t know – SKIP to L_GRADES

42b. K_GANG_FIGHTS
During this school year, how often have gangs been involved in fights, attacks, or other violence at
your school?
Read answer categories 1 through 5
□
□
□
□
□

1 = Never
2 = Once or twice this school year
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = Once or twice a week
5 = Almost every day

42c. K_GANG_DRUGS
Have gangs been involved in the sale of drugs at your school during this school year?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

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STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS
43. L_GRADES
During this school year, across all subjects have you gotten mostly –
Read answer categories 1 through 5. If student says the school uses pass/fail grading, ask which they’ve
mostly gotten.
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□

1 = A’s
2 = B’s
3 = C’s
4 = D’s
5 = F’s
6 = Mostly passes
7 = Mostly fails
8 = School does not give grades/no alphabetic grade equivalent

44a. L_SKIP_CLASSES
During the last 4 weeks of school, did you skip any classes? Again, we would like to remind you that
none of your responses will be shared with anyone at your school or home.
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to L_SCHOOL_AFTER_SCHOOL
3 = Don’t know – SKIP to L_SCHOOL_AFTER_SCHOOL

44b. L_SKIP_CLASS_DAYS
During the last 4 weeks of school, on how many days did you skip at least one class?
Number of days:

45a. L_SCHOOL_AFTER_SCHOOL
Thinking about the future, do you think you will...
Attend school after high school, such as a college or technical school?
This could include:
-Automotive Mechanic Training
-Beauty School
-Computer Technical Programs (less than a two-year associate degree)
-Certificate Programs
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No – SKIP to INTVIEWTYPE
3 = Don’t know

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45b. L_GRADUATE_4YR
Graduate from a 4-year college?
□
□
□

1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know

END OF SCS INTERVIEW
46. INTVIEWTYPE
Were the supplement questions asked in private, or was an adult member of the household or family
present during at least part of the questions?
If not sure or if a telephone interview, ask—
Was an adult member of the household or family present during at least part of these questions?
□
□
□
□
□

1 = Personal interview – no adult present
2 = Personal interview – adult present
3 = Telephone interview – no adult present
4 = Telephone interview – adult present
5 = Telephone interview – don’t know

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