School Climate and Rituals

Abstract

A study was conducted to asses the quality of a high school's climate. School violence, bullying, absenteeism/dropout rates and suspension rates are some of the problems that exist in schools and are affected by and affect school climate. Other factors related to school climate that were discussed included student development, student learning, and relationships within schools. This study also discussed characteristics of positive school climates and how schools can improve their climates, with a focus on the use of rituals. It assessed student perceptions of their school's climate through the use of a questionnaire. It was discovered that some aspects of this school's climate were positive, while others were areas of concern.