Community in Schools. The psychological sense one belongs in the classroom and community is considered necessary for student success. According to Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, to belong is: "To have a proper, appropriate, or suitable place. To be naturally associated with something. To fit into a group naturally (2005)." Research indicates students often have other aspects of the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs met, but will consequently rank their sense of belonging low, students responded, "...they did …showed first 75 words of 950 total…

…showed last 75 words of 950 total…providing a sense of belonging students will achieve higher academic success. References: Academic Innovations. (1997). Life 101: career guidance for at-risk youth [On-line]. <Tab/>Retrieved October 14, 2005 from http: / / academicinnovationscom. Kaplan, L., & Ownings, W. (2000). Helping kids feel safe, valued, and competent. <Tab/>Education Digest, 66 (3) 5, 28. Retrieved on October 13, 2005, from <Tab/>EBSCOHOST database. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.(2002). Retrieved on October 14, 2005, from http://www.m-w.com/netdict.htm