Parents need to be involved, not only volunteer, also support teachers and school with student behaviors and academics. Surveys need to go to all taxpayers. We need commitment by the principal and staff to push academics. Principal's job needs to include academic goals. Do they have the training and authority.
Children lack respect for themselves and their teachers.
Motivation toward achievement needed. School needs to level out socio-economic backgrounds. School needs more text books, fewer computers, letter grades, longer school year. Intervene earlier, relieve Special Education. Physical plant is archaic- noisy, dingy, distractions, etc.