• School climate refers to the social and environmental factors that contribute to someone's subjective experience of a school.

• School connectedness refers to students' perceptions and feelings about the people at school.

2022 Sitka School District Results - [Link]

The School Board has set a goal to improve the positive response rates on the School Climate and Conectedness Survey in the areas of respectful climate, school safety, student involvement, and parent involvement. Working to achieve this goal continues to be foundational to our professional learning and strategic initiatives.