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APS High School Space Guidelines: Evaluation and Revisions

This document outlines the September 2006 revisions to high school space guidelines aimed at addressing evolving educational trends, technology impact, and construction efficiency. The guidelines explore capacity, classroom utilization, and stakeholder inputs, emphasizing improved facilities like technology-enhanced labs, aquatics centers, and modernized arts spaces. Key recommendations include adjustments for teaching support, an integrated technology framework, and effective use of resources. The proposed changes aim for a streamlined, efficient design that accommodates diverse educational needs while promoting high standards in student learning environments.

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APS High School Space Guidelines: Evaluation and Revisions

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  1. APS High School Space Guidelines:Evaluation and Revisions Facilities Planning Design & Construction September 7, 2006

  2. Scope • School Board request • Opportunity to adjust for: • Changing trends in educational programs • Impact of technology • Improved efficiency in response to construction cost escalation • Add pool to HS guidelines • Evaluation and recommendation of revisions to HS Space Guidelines • Information Item: 9/7/06 • Action Item: 9/21/06

  3. Assumptions • Maximum capacity no greater than 1600 students • Class size 20-24 students for core classes • Classrooms used 5 of 7 periods (71% utilization rate) • Option for further consideration: 90% utilization rate

  4. Methodology • Stakeholder Input: • Senior Staff • Supervisors, Division of Instruction • High School Principals • Ad-Hoc AEA Teachers Focus Group • Classroom Technology Profile Group • Facilities Advisory Council • Comparative analysis with other jurisdictions • ACPS, MCPS, FCPS, LCPS, MSDE • Current work at W-L, Yorktown, Arlington Mill • Beginning work at Career Center, Wakefield

  5. Add “Gray box” – Black box theater/Large group room Testing Presentations / Staff development / Combined classes Community Use Performance Space Provide Space for Staff Positions Testing Coordinator Mental Health Counselor Athletic Trainer Technology Support Specialist Improve Science Labs All Labs to have both lab & lecture capability Recommended Revisions:Highlights

  6. Recommended Revisions:Highlights • Enhance Technology Education • Engineering, Research and Design Lab • Refine Health and Physical Education • Cardio Room added • Gymnastics becomes Dance Studio • Locker rooms/shower area reduced to reflect usage • Storage guidelines reduced based on detailed analysis • Streamline Media Center • Redundant spaces eliminated • Storage consolidated

  7. Recommended Revisions:Highlights • Clarify Teacher Production & Support • Space allocation adjusted • Distribution supports interdisciplinary as well as departmental organization • Update Arts Spaces • Darkroom integrated into graphic arts lab • Music Keyboard Lab added to Orchestra Classroom • Adjust Work and Family Studies • Two teaching stations, based on enrollment and staffing

  8. Computer Technology Trends • Technology more integrated with the curriculum • Every classroom supports computer use • Wireless in every classroom • Increased laptop use • Increasing demand for on-line testing • Lab paradigm can’t meet demand • Recommendation: reduce current four general purpose labs to one

  9. Aquatics Facilities • 8 Lane Pool • Separate Diving Well • Separate Instructional Pool • Locker/Shower/Changing Facilities • Individual/Family Changing Rooms • 19,145 Net Square Feet

  10. For Further Consideration:Teacher / Classroom Assignment Options • Scenario A represents teacher support space from the proposed high school Model Program depicted in the proposed Capacity Model.

  11. Summary • Guidelines are the ingredients; • Recipe will vary to reflect individual school programs. • Based on model program, savings are 5% to 7% over current guidelines.

  12. Discussion

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