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         To effectively serve as an agent of social change, schools need to evolve and be a model of a good social institution. Reviewing the current literatures on the characteristics of a good school makes us conclude that good schools are generally described as being learner-centered. Good schools make an effort to serve all types of students by providing a good physical and socio-emotional environment for all students They provide instructional support system to help students to learn effectively and to develop curricular program to further enrich the knowledge and skills of the students. They respect the ethnic and linguistic differences among students.
         Based on the study of MacBeath, Boyd, Rand, and Bell (1995), there are six indicators or an effective school that were also affirmed by Sergiovanni (2000): 
TABLE 1: 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
•      Teachers help you with things you are not good at
TEACHER
•      Communication is good among all members
•      Staff development is good
•      The environment is good to work in
•      Pupils 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 teachers 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
•      Classrooms are clean, warm, and comfortable
•      Support staff are given credit for their competence and contribution
•      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
As an agent of social change, a school must set an example of a good social institution. Schools need to model a dynamic social organization characterized by the following:
•      The school climate must be professional and friendly to all;
•      There must be a positive relationships among students, faculty, staff, administrators, and stakeholders;
•      The classroom atmosphere must be mentally and emotionally engaging for learning;
•      There is enough and adequate support for learning;
•      The teachers and other staff received support for professional and personal growth;
•      The school must be efficient in managing its resources;
•      There must be an efficient communication system among teachers, students, administrators, staff, parents, and other stakeholders;
•      The school has a system to recognize good works and other achievements;
•      There must be a strong school and home relationship; and
•      All members of the school community must be treated with respect.
•      The school as an agent of positive social change and transformation must elicit support and cooperation from all its constituents and stakeholders. The embers of the school community believe and support its vision and mission. It encourages collaboration rather than competition. It disassociates itself from unhealthy academic politics and practices that destroy unity and good relationship among the faculty and staff.
•                 Schools are guided by a clear vision and a passion to pursue a noble mission. Schools everywhere are not only centers of learning and knowledge production. They are the guardians of peoples' freedom and democratic life. They are shrines of noble ideas and ethical principles. They are the minds and conscience of the people in the field of education."