SAC School Culture and Climate 2

Question 1

Which of the following strategies is MOST effective for building a positive school climate for students?

Accepted Answer

Implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school-wide

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Reducing recess and elective time to increase academic focus

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Strictly enforcing zero-tolerance policies for all infractions

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Limiting student voice to formal student council meetings only

Question 2

A school administrator wants to reduce chronic absenteeism. Which climate-focused intervention has the strongest evidence base?

Accepted Answer

Building strong student-teacher relationships and addressing barriers to attendance through support teams

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Issuing automatic detention for every unexcused absence

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Posting attendance rankings publicly to create peer competition

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Contracting with a private attendance monitoring firm

Question 3

When a school transitions from a punitive discipline model to a restorative one, which challenge should an administrator anticipate first?

Accepted Answer

Staff resistance and concerns that restorative approaches lack accountability

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Students refusing to participate in any disciplinary process

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State regulatory agencies withdrawing school accreditation

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A decrease in student enrollment due to parental concern

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST example of using data to improve school climate?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing disaggregated discipline referral data to identify patterns of inequity and adjust interventions

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Displaying student test scores on classroom walls to motivate effort

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Publishing annual school report cards in the local newspaper

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Tracking teacher attendance to determine contract renewals

Question 5

Which National School Climate Center (NSCC) dimension is directly related to students feeling physically and emotionally safe at school?

Accepted Answer

Safety

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Teaching and learning

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Interpersonal relationships

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Institutional environment

Question 6

A principal seeks to build a 'growth mindset' culture in her school. Which action best supports this goal?

Accepted Answer

Training staff to provide feedback that praises effort and strategy rather than innate ability

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Publicly recognizing only students who earn the highest grades

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Eliminating all forms of student assessment to reduce performance anxiety

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Grouping students by ability level to ensure appropriate challenge

Question 7

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting a school culture audit?

Accepted Answer

To understand the current values, beliefs, and norms that influence behavior and outcomes in the school

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To identify teachers whose performance requires improvement

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To document school expenditures for state reporting

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To satisfy accreditation requirements for federal funding