Rationale 2 (How connected do you feel to the school community compared to last year?)
Semantic Map
This map visualizes student responses regarding their feeling of connection to the school community compared to last year. Each point represents a response, and responses closer together are semantically similar. Points are colored by cluster.
- A semantic map is a visual organizational tool used to connect words and concepts, helping students and educators understand relationships between ideas.
- The survey responses for each question are processed using an algorithm to group the responses based on how they semantically relate to one another.
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Cluster Summaries
Cluster 0 Summary (Lack of Engagement/Apathy)
Number of Responses in Cluster:
11
Main Themes Identified:
- Lack of engagement/apathy
- Perceived similarity/mediocrity of options
- Feeling of not belonging/being uninvolved
Cluster 1 Summary (Increased Social Connection & Involvement)
Number of Responses in Cluster:
14
Main Themes Identified:
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Increased Social Connection:
Students report forming more friendships, connecting with peers and teachers, and feeling more integrated into the school community.
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Extracurricular Involvement:
Participation in clubs and activities is strongly linked to increased social interaction and a greater sense of belonging.
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Sense of Community:
Students express a stronger understanding and feeling of acceptance within the school community.
Cluster 2 Summary (Academic Focus & Social Dynamics)
Number of Responses in Cluster:
3
Main Themes Identified:
Improved academic focus, increased teacher approachability, and diverse social dynamics across different classes.
Cluster 3 Summary (Friendships & Social Connections)
Number of Responses in Cluster:
4
Main Themes Identified:
Friendships and social connections. The responses center on the quantity and quality of friendships, both past and present.
Cluster 4 Summary (New School Transition & Lack of Connections)
Number of Responses in Cluster:
9
Main Themes Identified:
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New School/Grade Transition:
Students are grappling with being in a new school environment, specifically related to starting grade 8 and transitioning from elementary school.
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Lack of Established Connections:
Many feel a disconnect from the school's community and lack established relationships with peers or a sense of belonging.
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Prior School/Year Absence:
A significant number of responses highlight their absence from the school in previous years, emphasizing their newness to the current environment.