Text Box: 07-08 SALT Survey Results               We recently received the results of our annual SALT Survey. I  would like to again thank all parents, grade 4 students, and school staff for their participation. The percentages of responses by each group was outstanding and reflects the commitment to excellence that is shared throughout the Ranger School and its community. As always, please remember that the office door is always open in regards to concerns, questions, issues, etc. that pertain to our students.                Two areas that the state looks at closely are parent involvement and school climate. With this in mind, a number of responses in those categories are listed below.   Parent Attitudes Towards the School and Involvement   · This is a very good school. …………………………………...83%   Strongly Agree      16%  Agree · The teachers care about my child.  …………………………….87%         “          “            10%     “ · I feel welcome at the school…………………………………...80%       “          “            15%     “ · This school has an active PTO………………………………...84%   Strongly Agree     15%  Agree      · My child talks about school at home…………………………..76%       “          “            22%     “ · My child is learning as much as he/ she can at the school…….48%       “          “            33%     “           · The school views parents as important partners……………….66%   Strongly Agree    29%  Agree · The school is one of the best schools for students and parents   63%        “         “           29%     “ · This school is a safe place……………………………………...75%          “        “          21%     “   Parent Reports of School’s Efforts to Involve Parents   · 79% feel that the school does well in telling them how their child is doing. · 88% feel that the school does well in sending home news about things happening at school. · 72% feel that the school does well in giving information on how report card grades are earned. · 75% feel that the school does well in contacting them if their child is having problems. · 90% feel that the school does well in sending home clear notices that are easily read. · 85% feel that the school does well in responding to concerns and requests within a reasonable time. · 76% feel that the school does well in asking them to volunteer. · 87% feel that the school does well in inviting them to PTO meetings. · 83% feel that the school does well in inviting them to programs at the school.      Grade 4 Students Reports of Perceived School Climate   Note: Responses were scored on a scale from 1.0 to 2.0. A 2.0 stands for a true response;1.5 stands for a neutral response; and 1.0 stands for a false response.   · Positive Student Interactions take Place = 1.9 · Students Show Commitment = 2.0 · Clarity of Behavioral Expectations and Rules = 2.0 · Teachers Provide Support = 1.9 · Perceived Positive School Climate Experiences = 1.9 · Negative Peer Interactions Take Place = 1.3 · Disciplinary Harshness = 1.3 · Instructional Innovation and Variation = 1.7 · General Quality of School Life = 1.9   Please note: All parents are welcome to view the entire survey at any time when visiting the school.