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School Climate Dimension: Environment point differences of 3 to 4 points are meaningful) What do we want to know... See... Look for… Environment observations… Within the environment dimension, overall how is school climate? Environment index score Grade 8 score ranges are: 51 to 99 = relatively strong climate 41 to 50 = typical climate 1 to 40 = relatively weak climate How does this compare with the district? Other grades? The state? School has a relative strength in Environment dimension. Environment score (51) is 5 points above school average; 3 points above district average (48); and 5 points above state (46) average. Within the environment dimension, what items did students feel most positively about? % mostly & always true (all students) What 3 or 4 items have the highest percent totals? Are these items higher/lower than the district %? Are these items higher/lower than the state %? My teachers believe that all students can do well in their learning (93% - comparable to district or state). My teachers are proud of me when I work hard in school (87% - comparable to district and state). My teachers set high expectations for my work (86% - lower than district and state). Within the environment dimension, what items did students feel most negatively about? % mostly & always true (all students) What 3 or 4 items have the lowest percent totals? Are these items higher/lower than the district %? Are these items higher/lower than the state %? Students have a voice in deciding school rules (45% - higher than district or state). Teachers give students a chance to explain their behavior when they do something wrong (64% - comparable to district; higher than state). If I need help with my emotions (feelings), effective help is available at my school (73% - comparable to district or state). What do we See... Look for… Environment observations…
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