Positive School Climate
What is a Positive School Climate?
Raba Elementary School is committed to raising student
success. A feeling of security and connectedness in school are
essential elements to a student's academic achievement. Bullying,
fighting, and harassment undermine the mission of schools.
Research clearly shows that students will have fewer discipline
concerns when they feel supported, respected and liked. Students'
needs include structure, safety, and strong relationships. The
counselors and staff members of Raba are commited to ensuring that all
students feel that they are liked, respected and feel safe in school.
Before students can improve test scores, there MUST be a positive
school climate. learning should not be interrupted by disruptive
behaviors. Students should be able to focus on learning, while
teachers can concentrate on teaching. This focus will allow
parents to feel that their children can achieve academic success in a
positive environment.
A positive school climate exists when all students feel comfortable,
wanted, valued, accepted, and secure in an environment where then can
interact with caring people they can trust. A positive school
climate affects everyone associated with the school - students, staff,
parents, and the community. It is the belief system or culture
that underlies the day-to-day operation of the school.
How can School
Counselors Promote Positive School Climate?
The Counselors at Raba Elementary School are commited to fostering a
Positive School Climate by:
- Developing a sense of
community within the school
- Respecting and showing care
for students
- Celebrating student
successes
- Teaching keys to
nonviolence
- Teaching conflict
management skills (Kelso's Choices)
- Building empathy in students
- Reinforcing and modeling
acceptance of diversity
- Facilitating positive
attitudes between staff and students
- Promoting respect for all
staff and students
- Involving students in the
promotion of a positive school climate
- Teaching Character
Education
- Identifying students
experiencing troubles and create a plan for proactive interventions
- Teaching anger management
skills
- Faciliating peer mediation
- Creating a sense of school
pride