Studentsʹʹ Perceptions about School Safety in Doroodzan Middle School, Marvdasht City, Fars Province, Iran

The purpose of this study was to investigate studentsʹ perceptions of factors related to school safety in Doroodzan middle school, a rural school setting located in the north section of Fars Province, Iran. By examining studentsʹ perceptions of several specific aspects of campus safety, schools can prepare a program that addresses safety concerns and creates an holistic environment that decreases the possibility of safety challenges. The instrument used in this study was titled "Our Schoolʹs Safety", designed by the California Department of Education, consisted of 36 Likert-scale questions and examined the physical, social and cultural aspects of school safety in order to procure a comprehensive overview of important factors related to safety. The completed surveys were analyzed. The results showed that, the school physical, social, and cultural safety levels were in an acceptable situation. Majority of all students agree or strongly agree that social environment safety (73.2%), cultural environment safety (71.6%) and physical environment safety (65%) levels were satisfying. Doroodzan middle school successfully provides safety and it was determined that school potential for safety problems was reduced, due to the safety and security interventions in place and therefore can serves as a model for school districts around the country that are experiencing difficulties with safety and security.