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School Climate Survey

Newport School District participates in the PA Climate Survey. This survey is administered through the PA Department of Education’s Office for Safe Schools (PDEOSS), with core standard questions generated by the Commonwealth. There are three domains measured by the PDEOSS School Climate Surveys:

  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Student Support
  • Safe and Respectful School Climate

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life and is based on patterns of students, parent, and staff experiences and perceptions of school life and school personnel’s experience of school life. School climate can also reflect norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching, and learning practices, and organizational structures (Source: National School Climate Center). Schools with positive, healthy climates have been associated with positive learning outcomes.

The Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) Survey has been administered to students and is a helpful tool in identifying and addressing barriers to learning. By asking and compiling data on how students feel about school we are able to identify interventions that may be helpful in addressing motivation, connection to school, confidence, and provide other supports needed to thrive. We are also able to identify trends and provide feedback to staff.  

In connection with the District’s recent implementation of the PASS survey for students, it can also be beneficial to collect school climate data from other critical stakeholders, including parents, staff, and community members. Therefore, the District will be administering bi-annual climate surveys tailored directly to these categories of individuals. While the survey is voluntary, your participation and feedback is appreciated. All survey results are completely confidential.