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Hillsborough County Public Schools Panorama Survey Information

Original title: Access and Opportunity | Hillsborough County Public Schools

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The Frame

What this does

The survey results influence district-wide initiatives regarding academic programs, school culture, and resource allocation for all students and staff in the Hillsborough County school system.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Students (grades 4+)

Students are invited to provide feedback on their school experience and have the right to opt out.

Parents and Guardians

Parents are invited to provide feedback and hold the authority to opt their children out of the survey.

Teachers and Staff

Staff members are invited to participate in the survey to provide feedback on the school environment.

What changed

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Summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is conducting its annual Panorama Survey for students, families, and staff from January 6 to January 24, 2025. The survey collects feedback on school climate, student engagement, and communication to help guide district decision-making. Participation is voluntary, and parents or eligible students may opt out by December 20th.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do students access the survey?
Students can access the survey via the provided link on the HCPS website using their HCPS student ID as their access code.
Can I choose not to have my child participate?
Yes, parents and guardians have the right to opt students out. You must submit a request with the student's name and ID number to the school by December 20th.
What is the purpose of the survey?
The survey is used to gather feedback on school climate and engagement to help district leaders improve academic programs, school culture, and resource management.

Key Facts

  • The survey window is January 6, 2025, through January 24, 2025.
  • The deadline to submit an opt-out request for students is Friday, December 20th.
  • Students in grades 4 and up, families, teachers, and staff are eligible to participate.
  • Students use their HCPS student ID as their access code to take the survey.
  • Parents and guardians have the right to opt their children out of the survey.
  • Students aged 18 or older may opt themselves out of the survey.
  • Opt-out requests must include the parent's name, the student's name, and the student's ID number.
  • The survey covers topics including sense of belonging, school climate, student engagement, and family-school communication.
  • This is the first year all stakeholder groups are using the Panorama platform for the survey.

Why It Matters

The survey results influence district-wide initiatives regarding academic programs, school culture, and resource allocation for all students and staff in the Hillsborough County school system.

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Discoveries

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Unified Survey Platform

The district has moved to a unified approach using the Panorama platform for all stakeholder groups for the first time this year.

Connected Entities

organizationHillsborough County Public SchoolsThe school district administering the survey.Map →
otherPanorama SurveyThe specific survey tool used for gathering stakeholder feedback.Map →

Sources

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www.hillsboroughschools.org

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