Hanover S-CAP

Learning Climate – Background Information / Documents

SSR FindingsBackground Information / DocumentsEvidence

Challenging to measure, the climate is most often felt, experienced and known upon entering the environment.  These spaces are most often characterized as having a welcoming and positive, safe and accepting and empowering environment that fully engages students in their learning and inspires them to work toward high levels of achievement  The elements of learning climate are welcoming and positive, safe and accepting, and empowering.

Crisis Management Plan: I love You Guys

Staff attendance

The district tracks this information systematically through its Human Resources department.


Student Behavior Policies

The district has several key student behavior policies in place:

Student Conduct Expectations

Students are expected to behave in a manner appropriate to their developmental level and maturity. This includes:

  • Respecting the authority of all district employees who have been given supervisory responsibilities by the Board
  • Recognizing that all school activities serve educational purposes
  • Being mindful that district facilities and resources are shared by the entire school community
  • Protecting the rights, safety, and well-being of fellow students and staff members

Staff Responsibilities

All district employees share the responsibility for monitoring student behavior and ensuring compliance with the conduct and discipline code. This collaborative approach helps maintain a positive learning environment throughout the district.


District or School-Wide PBIS

  • District-wide: S.W.A.R.M.
  • Hanover Elementary School: Hanover Elementary School implements a positive reinforcement system where students earn recognition tickets. Every other week, prize drawings are conducted and participating students are automatically entered into a monthly bicycle raffle.
  • Hanover Junior/Senior High School: Students are recognized through a formal Student of the Month program utilizing a nomination-based selection process; and the Golden Apple recognition program honors outstanding staff members from both schools through nominations and administrative selections.

Social Emotional Learning Program

Post Secondary (ICAP) Approach