CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD SCHOOL

AS AN AGENT OF SCHOOL CHANGE

school need to evolve and be a model of a good social institutions. it also makes us conclude that schools
are generally describe being learner centered.

• PUPILS
• TEACHER
• PARENT
• MANAGEMENT
• SUPPORT STAFF
• BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE

INDICATORS OF A GOOD SCHOOL FROM SIX COMPOSITE PERSPECTIVES

Pupil

• Pupils are nice to each other.

• Everyone is treated fairly
• There is a friendly atmosphere.
• Teachers control the classes but not too strict
• Teacher help you with things you are not good at
Teacher

• Communication is good among all member

• Staff development is good
• The environment is good to work in
• Pupil are happy and well motivated
• All pupils are helped to achieve what they are capable of

Parent

• There is a welcoming friendly atmosphere

• Staff are caring and communicate well with pupils
• Discipline is Good Extra time is spent with children who learn less quickly
• Relationships are good between teacher and parents

Management

• Pupils are safe

• All members of the school community work toward clear objectives
• A high quality of information is given to parents and visitors
 • Rules are applied evenly and fairly
• All pupils are helped to achieve what they are capable of

Support Staff

• Resources are good and up to date

• Classroom are clean, warm, and comfortable
• Support staff are given credit for their competence and contribute
• The environment is friendly and welcoming
• Staff development involves all staff

Board Member, Trustee

• Excellent reputation with the local community

• Strong leadership from senior management
• A happy and welcoming environment
• Pupils being helped to reach their individual potential
• A safe place for pupils

RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Community Schools were expected to contribute to the economic and cultural development of the
people and the communities where they served. They are shrines of knowledge and wisdom when there
are only few basic education schools in the country.

Example:

A. THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (DILIMAN)

B. SILIMAN UNIVERSITY

C. ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY