The general ethos of the school is important, as is the students' rating of the ethos. This atmosphere should be supportive. It should also be inclusive. All students whether rich or poor or whatever religious or ethnic group should feel welcome. The atmosphere should also be as conflict-free as possible.
Schools can provide accomplishments and success at meaningful tasks.
These are so important to a student's self-esteem. They also help students to learn social skills and problem-solving skills. Extracurricular activities can provide these experiences as well as academic achievements. The extracurricular activities that students get involved in can be related to governance. These are important and meaningful activities.