"School connectedness" refers to the feeling of belonging and feeling connected to one's school. It means feeling welcome, supported, and included in the school community, making it easier for students to engage, learn, and thrive. Full definition
A positive school climate can improve a student's success in school and create a sense of school connectedness for families and school staff. (hrl.nyc)
As a result, recommendations from the ASD - ENA suggest that support to promote these capabilities and school connectedness for students on the autism spectrum will involve explicitly helping, supporting and teaching them how to navigate the social aspects of schooling (e.g., working as part of a group, getting along with others, teasing and bullying). (teachermagazine.com.au)
The Relationship Between Bullying Behaviors and Perceived School Connectedness Among Middle School Students. (healthyschoolsbc.ca)