These comparisons can be useful in discerningand planning for appropriate interventions to improve school environments. Perceptions about the quality of the interpersonal and professional relationships between teachersand students. Perceptions aboutthequality of maintenance and the degree of security people feel at the school. Perceptions of the degreeto which school administrators are effective in communicating with different role groups andin setting high performance expectations for teachers and students. Perceptionsaboutstudent attention to task and concern for achievement at school.
Perceptions aboutstudent self-discipline and tolerance for others.
Perceptions of the quality of academic and career guidance and personal counseling services available to students. Perceptions aboutstudents' care and respect for one another and their mutual cooperation. Perceptions ofthe efficiency and effectiveness of teacher classroom organization and use of classroom time. Perceptions about opportunities for and actual participation of students in school-sponsored activities.