Purpose Statement:
The two-fold purpose of this action research was to provide a voice to students at Ascension by completing a Ministry mandated school climate survey, in order to inform and guide board and school practice regarding the prevalence of discrimination and bullying at Ascension. In addition, the purpose was to report the findings from this pilot to the board in order to make targeted recommendations regarding the effectiveness of the survey instrument.
Research Questions:
Based on data from a climate survey of current students, what are the rates of discrimination and bullying at Ascension? Did these rates vary as a function of gender, grade level, or race/ethnicity? To what extent do students at Ascension feel supported and their diversity enabled within the Catholic community?
