A child can be seen as successful in school when she or he: (a) develops positive attitudes and feelings about school and learning, (b) establishes supportive social ties with teachers and classmates, (c) feels
comfortable and relatively happy in the classroom rather
than anxious, lonely or upset, (d) is interested and motivated to learn and take part in classroom activities (
participation, engagement), and (e) achieves and progresses academically each school year.