3.9+School+Climate

Indicator 3.9 School Climate (Research and Artifacts) //**Researcher have found that a positive disciplinary climate is directly linked to high **////**achievement (Barton, Coley, and Wenglinsky 1998; Bryk, Lee, and Holland 1993; Chubb **////**and Moe 1990) **//

** __RESEARCH__ ** //**Environments that are positive and affirming are also important to students (Davis, 2007, Robins et al, 2006; Banks, 2000, 2006; Mestre, 2004; Clayton, 2003; Gay, 2000, 2002; LeCompte & McCray 2002; Sleeter, 2001; Nieto & Rolan, 1997; Wlodkowski and Ginsberg, M. B., 1995; Ladson-Billings, G. (1994).**//

__**ARTIFACTS **__ organization || Artifact || Supportive Parents Association (SPA) contributes to special projects as requested by the principal and teachers. This year S.P.A. used their funds to help purchase Reading materials and items needed to replenish our Science Kits. They helped pay for two assemblies for our students. S.P.A. also gave each teacher $100.00 to spend over the summer for classroom needs and offered a $100.00 to help pay for workshops for each teacher. They donated $1,000.00 for our new security system at the gyms plus.
 * **Evidence** || **Type** ||
 * * [|Boy’s Town Life Skills]. || Artifact ||
 * * [|Policies for student behavior, remediation, due process, appeals (Student Handbook - p. 21-25)] || Artifact ||
 * * Stakeholder satisfaction survey data (Central Catholic - 2009) || Artifact-GACC server - Data on F ||
 * * [[file:Class_Tickets Graphs.xls]] || Artifact ||
 * * [[file:Teacher Evaluation Form 2011-2012.docx]]Teacher evaluation includes classroom management and
 * * Documentation of number/percentage of disruptive events || Artifact-Matt Richardson (Principal) ||
 * * Staff meetings provide time for discussions about climate || Artifact-Matt Richardson (Principal) ||
 * * Building/Ground Improvements [[file:Central Catholic School Profile.2.14.12.doc]] || Artifact - School Profile (p. 22) ||
 * * Student/Parent/Community Involvement || Artifact ||
 * * Posted and written expectations of student behavior (Warning - 3 colors; grade 2 - GOD) || Artifact-Room visitation ||
 * * Curriculum reflects attention to issues of school climate ([|Social skills] Bullying, [|Circle of Grace]) || Artifact ||
 * * Peer intervention programs (zone recess) || Artifact ||
 * * Adult and student expectations (Teacher handbook, [|student handbook]) || Artifact ||
 * * Average daily attendance rate || Artifact ||
 * * Student planner || Artifact ||
 * * Teacher mentoring [[file:Mentoring - meeting report standard 3 (1).docx]] || Artifact ||
 * * Graduation rate - 100 % || Artifact - Joyce Stalp (Guidance Counselor) ||
 * * Percentage of students entering higher education following graduation || Artifact - Joyce Stalp (Guidance Counselor) ||
 * * [[file:GACC_Staff_Committees.pdf]] ||  ||
 * * [[file:GACC_Maintenance_Request_Form (1).pdf]] || Artifact ||
 * * Indication that school climate is important and is used to help guide school decisions || Practice ||
 * * Parents/community indicate that the school focuses on positive school climate || Practice ||
 * * Staff affirm that they are involved in promoting positive school climate || Practice ||
 * The parents have two fund raisers for technology.
 * Teachers donate time for Family Fun Day, a parish fund raiser.
 * Teachers and board members work together at the annual Catholic Schools Week breakfast.
 * Every Thanksgiving students donate food to the local food pantry.
 * Parents and students work together to collect newspapers and cans.
 * Students visit St. Josephs Assisted Living Home.