School Behavior Standards: an evaluation in the perspective of the high school students of the Application School of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

School discipline is a complex question and to achieve it, it is necessary to be aware of its importance for life and the construction of society. This article presents an evaluation conducted in the students’ perspective on the school behavior standards applied in a basic education school in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The study used the Participant Approach, by contacting 41 students whom responded three questionnaires and emitted their perceptions about the actuality/importance of these standards. The data analysis obtained revealed that although the standards have been in place for over 10 years, they are still current to the students. The greater part of the respondents consider that the standards are important for the construction of behaviors conducive to learning. The responses demonstrated coherence and the complaints, many of which are proceeding, should be reconsidered by the school. Overall, the participants expressed a sense of pride in being part of the school’s student body.