They recognize the limitations of the program to parents. The behavior can more effectively be addressed due to each student staying in the program 3 years. Open-ended questions used, address how it felt as well as learning. Use this to give direction to school for change. Involve students in many kinds of assessment.
Teachers also have opportunities for self-assessment.
Building structures at HS and MS need to create a sense of community and have a sense of aesthetics. Creating intimacy feeling. Two middle schools competing. Elementary schools competing. Size less important less than the feel.