A Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations

"Assuring Excellence in Education in Missouri's Nonpublic Schools"

II. Climate

The school climate is productive, peaceful, safe, and orderly. This type of atmosphere is conducive to the processes of effective learning and teaching. The school community maintains high expectations for both learners and teachers, fostering positive self-concepts, academic competence, and personal confidence.

Students, teachers, and parents/guardians are full and active participants in the school community. Effective communication between and among all segments of the community is maintained to foster a positive and harmonious school climate.

Improvement Standards

2.1       The school climate invites exploration, experimentation, movement, and activity.

2.2       Training is provided to instruct and encourage parent/guardians on their role as primary educator of their children and on ways to build a harmonious school-home relationship.

2.3       Guidelines are published that facilitate communication and interaction between members of the school community.

2.4       The school cooperates with other educational programs within the parish and civic communities. 

2.5       Scheduled time for study and reflection is provided to the students and staff.

2.6       Students are appropriately transitioned into the educational program when they enroll in the school, as they move from pre-school to the elementary school, and as they move from one grade level to the next.

2.7       Information is available to families regarding educational alternatives, when the present educational program is completed or judged no longer appropriate for the student’s needs.

2.8       The administration fosters communication with the receiving school/class regarding the needs of students transferring from their school/class to another educational program