The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is a comprehensive youth health and risk behavior data collection service for local education agencies (LEAs) sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE).  The Survey is annually administered to Pomona students in grades 5, 7, 9, and 11 during the month of October.  It assesses all major areas of health-related risk behavior and resilience (assets), with an emphasis on preventing substance use and violence, and on promoting positive youth development and well-being.  The CHKS data is also used to assess student needs, justify program funding, guide program development and monitor progress in achieving program goals.