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The impact of a student advisory program on school climate at a suburban high school
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The impact of a student advisory program on school climate at a suburban high school

Christopher J. Adams
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-7194
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Abstract

Belonging (Social psychology)--Cross-cultural studies Educational sociology Cross-cultural studies Education
Having a wide variety of students with academic and socially diverse backgrounds could lead to school climate challenges for the students, teachers, and administrators. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect a student advisory program has on the school climate in a suburban high school. This study aimed to answer three research questions. The central research question was: What is the effect of a high school student advisory program on the school climate, students' sense of belonging and connectedness in the school community? The sub-questions related to the central research question are: How does feeling more connected to the school and building relationships influence students' perception of the school climate? How does a student advisory program at a suburban high school enhance the students' sense of belonging? How does networking with other students about the school environment affect the overall school climate? The researcher believes student advisory programs can positively influence a school's climate thus leading to students feeling more connected to their school with an increased sense of belonging. The conceptual framework reviews three themes: student advisory programs, connectedness and building relationships, and school climate.

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