Riverview International Academy
5th grade · Student voice

We want to hear from you!

You'll watch 6 short videos. After each one, tell us a story from your own life. There are no right or wrong answers. We just want to hear what you think.

  • 6 questions
  • About 15 minutes
  • English or Español
  • No names
How it works

Three easy steps for each question

  1. 1

    Watch

    Watch the short video. The question is written right under it, too.

  2. 2

    Think

    Think of a real time from your life. Take a few seconds. There's no rush.

  3. 3

    Tell us

    Tap the microphone and tell your story. You can listen back and try again.

Why it matters

Your voice helps make Riverview even better.

You know what it's like to be a student here better than anyone. Your stories help your teachers and school leaders understand what helps kids learn, grow, get along, and get through hard days.

  • This is not a test
  • It won't change your grades
  • Every answer counts
What we'll ask about

Your 6 questions

Each question asks about a time from your own life.

  1. 1Getting better at something
  2. 2Noticing how others feel
  3. 3Not giving up
  4. 4Stopping to think first
  5. 5Helping when feelings get hurt
  6. 6Being curious
Tips

How to give a great answer

  • Tell a real story

    Pick one time that really happened. Say where you were and what was going on.

  • Say what you did and felt

    What did you do? How did you feel inside? What were you thinking?

  • Say what helped

    Was it a person, an idea, or something you told yourself?

  • Keep going

    Try to talk for about a minute. More details are better!

  • Speak up

    Hold your device close and talk in your normal voice. You don't have to whisper.

  • No names

    Say "my friend" or "my brother" instead of names. Don't say your own name either.

See the difference

A short answer vs. a great answer

What's something you're better at now than you used to be?

Too short

"Math."

We don't know what happened or what helped.

Great answer

"I'm way better at my times tables now. At the start of the year I always got stuck on the 7s and 8s, and I felt frustrated when everyone else finished first. My teacher showed me a trick with my fingers, and my sister quizzed me every night before dinner. Now I can do them fast, and I feel proud when I raise my hand."

It tells what changed, how it felt, and what helped.

Your answers are private

We never ask for your name. Your answers are put together with your classmates' answers so your school can see what helps students.

  • We don't ask for your name
  • Answers are kept safe
  • Speak in English or Spanish

Ready? Let's go!

Find a quiet spot, put on headphones if you have them, and tap Start.