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Prince William County Public Schools is committed to supporting the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. As part of this work, students in grades 3-12 will participate in the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Snapshot, a brief student questionnaire that helps us better understand how students experience and use important life skills.
The SEL Snapshot is a short, student self-reflection that asks students how easy or challenging it feels for them to use key skills in their daily school experience. The questions are research-based and developmentally appropriate to help identify areas of growth for student skills. These skills are grouped into five areas that support student success in school, relationships, and future goals. These five areas are: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision making.
The Snapshot is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It simply gives students a chance to share their own experiences and perspectives.
Student voice is one of the most valuable sources of information we have for understanding the needs of our schools.
When students participate, schools gain a clearer understanding of strengths and opportunities for growth across classrooms, grade levels, and school communities. This information helps schools:
Every student’s perspective contributes to a more complete picture of the student experience.
Participation in the SEL Snapshot is not mandatory. Families are provided with an opportunity to review the questions asked 30 days in advance of administration. Parents/guardians have the ability to opt-out their student from the Snapshot. This form must be completed before August 21, 2026. If you have any questions abut the Snapshot, please reach out to your student's school.
Select the grade level below
1. First Name
2. Last Name
3. Student ID (lunch number) *
4. Please choose your current grade. *
5. Please choose your current school. * (drop-down menu provided)
6. Knowing the emotions I feel.
7. Knowing when my feelings are making it hard for me to focus.
8. Knowing which things make me feel nervous.
9. Knowing what my strengths are.
10. Knowing how I think about myself affects how I act.
11. Staying calm when I feel stressed.
12. Finishing tasks even if they are hard for me.
13. Doing my schoolwork even when I do not feel like it.
14. Planning ahead so I can turn a project in on time.
15. Being prepared for tests.
16. Thinking through the steps it will take to reach my goal.
17. Knowing who to ask for help with my schoolwork.
18. Paying attention to my classmates' feelings.
19. Knowing what people may be feeling by the look on their face.
20. Knowing when a classmate is not being treated fairly.
21. Learning from people with different opinions than me.
22. Appreciating that some people do things differently than me.
23. Respecting a classmate's opinions during a disagreement.
24. Getting along with my classmates.
25. Making sure that everyone's ideas are heard in a group.
26. Working out disagreements on group projects.
27. Talking to an adult when I have problems at school.
28. Introducing myself to a new student at school.
29. Helping classmates calm down if they're upset.
30. Thinking of different ways to solve a problem.
31. Thinking about what might happen before making a decision.
32. Asking for advice when making an important decision.
33. Saying "no" to a friend who wants to break the rules.
34. Keeping the promises I make to my classmates.
35. & Knowing what is right or wrong.
1. First Name
2. Last Name
3. Student ID (lunch number) *
4. Please choose your current grade. *
5. Please choose your current school. * (drop-down menu provided)
6. Knowing the emotions I feel.
7. Knowing when my feelings are making it hard for me to focus.
8. Knowing which things make me feel nervous.
9. Knowing what my strengths are.
10. Knowing how I think about myself affects how I act.
11. Staying calm when I feel stressed.
12. Finishing tasks even if they are hard for me.
13. Doing my schoolwork even when I do not feel like it.
14. Planning ahead so I can turn a project in on time.
15. Being prepared for tests.
16. Thinking through the steps it will take to reach my goal.
17. Knowing who to ask for help with my schoolwork.
18. Paying attention to my classmates' feelings.
19. Knowing what people may be feeling by the look on their face.
20. Knowing when a classmate is not being treated fairly.<
21. Learning from people with different opinions than me.
22. Appreciating that some people do things differently than me.
23. Respecting a classmate's opinions during a disagreement.
24. Getting along with my classmates.
25. Making sure that everyone's ideas are heard in a group.
26. Working out disagreements on group projects.
27. Talking to an adult when I have problems at school.
28. Introducing myself to a new student at school.
29. Helping classmates calm down if they're upset.
30. Thinking of different ways to solve a problem.
31. Thinking about what might happen before making a decision.
32. Asking for advice when making an important decision.
33. Saying "no" to a friend who wants to break the rules.
34. Keeping the promises I make to my classmates.
35. Knowing what is right or wrong.