Gr. 5 Maryland School Survey
State law requires that all public schools in Maryland survey students about school climate. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of each school’s learning environment so that schools can promote a climate that supports student learning.
Students will take the Maryland School Survey during regular school hours February 18 - May 1, 2026. Hammond ES 5th grade students will take the survey on February 24, 2026. A makeup session will be provided for students who are absent within the administration window. The survey will ask students about topics such as student engagement, interactions with adults and with other students in the school, the school environment, bullying, and safety. The survey will not ask about a student’s personal experiences, and students will not be asked to provide any information that might violate their privacy.
More information about the Maryland School Survey will be sent home on February 12th in the Thursday Folder.