Smaller schools provide an environment that is intimate. The children are recognized by administrators. The high schools are dealing with a HUGE attendance problem. Skipping classes and skipping school is entirely out of control. A smaller student base should make it easier for administrators to track and protect our children.
Smaller schools are necessary with ongoing communication with parents.
I have also dealt with the teacher callback issue. I have left messages for teachers to call me and have yet to hear from them. With a smaller school, teachers and administrators should be able to adequately control the attendance issue with parental support. Because you could learn more. But like someone said all the teachers are worried about is that pay check instead of teaching.