Level 1.1 The faculty and staff perceive the school environment as safe, supportive, and orderly.
Level 1.2 Students, parents, and the community perceive the school environment as safe, supportive, and orderly.
Level 1.3 Teachers have formal roles in the decision-making process regarding school initiatives.
Level 1.4 Collaborative teams regularly interact to address common issues regarding curriculum, assessment, instruction, and the achievement of all students.
Level 1.5 Teachers and staff have formal ways to provide input regarding the optimal functioning of the school.
Level 1.6 Students, Parents, and the community have formal ways to provide input regarding the optimal functioning of the school.
Level 1.7 The school acknowledges the success of the whole school as well as individuals within the school.
Level 1.8 The school manages its fiscal, operational, and technological resources in a way that directly supports teachers.