School Culture Development In SMK Negeri 9 Padang

摘要

The development of students' work character through the development of Vocational High School culture is an urgent thing to be done in order to prepare graduates who poss the required job qualification. The aim of the research was to obtain data and information about school culture development in vocational high school. The research employed qualitative research. This research was done in Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) Negeri 9 Padang which is one of the favorite vocational high school with all accredited skills program A. Subjects in this research were principal, head of study program, teachers, employees, and pupils. Data in this research was collected by using observation, interview, and documentation study. Data were analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results show that school culture development is conducted through quality policy in training and educational programs, establishing regulations, and values socialization. Unfortunately, it is recommended to the principal to develop the School culture by adjusting the spectrum characteristics of each Vocational School.