Title: The Five Attributes of Successful Schools (Opinion)
Headings: The Five Attributes of Successful Schools
The Five Attributes of Successful Schools
Matthew Lynch
1. Leadership
2. High Expectations
3. Ongoing Evaluation
4. Goals and Direction
5. Secure and Organized

Content: 2. High Expectations
The second attribute is having high expectations of students as well as teachers. High expectations of students have repeatedly been shown to have a positive impact on student performance. Students are somewhat dependent on the expectations placed on them during this period of their lives, as they are still shaping their personal sense of ability and esteem. Teachers who are expected to teach at high levels of effectiveness can reach the level of expectations, particularly when teacher evaluations and professional development are geared toward improving instructional quality. 3. Ongoing Evaluation
The third attribute of a successful school is the ongoing screening of student performance and development. Schools should use assessment data to compare their students with others from across the country. Effective use of assessment data allows schools to identify problematic areas of learning at the classroom and school levels, so that teachers can generate solutions to address the problems. 4.