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A New School from the Students’ Perspective A Post Occupancy Evaluation through the Eyes of
Students
CEFPI World Congress – San Antonio
September 2012 Tammie Yeadon, Charleston County School District
Andrea McLean, Heery International
Campus Overview
Redevelopment of Bonds Wilson Campus for 3 district-wide magnet schools
• Academic Magnet High School (AMHS) – National Ranking: 7th (2008 Newsweek cover story)
– Named Gold Medal School (US News & World Report 2012)
• School of the Arts High School (SOA) – Named Gold Medal School (US News & World Report 2012)
• School of the Arts Middle School
• Added a District-wide Hearing Impaired Program
Campus Overview
• Budget: – $97,950,319
• Student Capacity & Size: – 1,825 students
– Approx 330,716 sq ft on 42.5 acres
• Schedule: – Campus opened in 3 phases:
• SOA – 01/10
• PAC – 04/10
• AMHS – 08/10
Aerial View of Campus
Campus Layout
Building Legend
School Overview
SOA
• Admission based on competitive audition: – Creative writing
– Dance
– Instrumental band
– Piano
– String orchestra
– Theater arts
– Visual arts
– Vocal music
AMHS • Admission based on:
– MS grades – Test scores – Teacher recommendations – Written essay
• SAT scores second best in state since 1998
• Graduates must: – Complete original thesis – Fulfill 90 hours of service – Complete 4 AP courses – Complete 1 year with mentor &
teacher advisor for graduate level research project
Vision & Philosophy
• Part of City’s historic neighborhood transformation plan to sustainable community
• Equity in academic & social needs
• Fusion of art & science curriculum
• Designed to LEED silver standards
• Help promote economic equity
• One shared campus supports 3 schools, saving operations money
Design Elements Addressed
• Overall campus:
– Sustainability
– School communities
– Safety & security
– Complexity
– Shared campus
– Technology
– MS & HS interface
– Community interface
Post Occupancy Evaluation Topics
• Campus & building layout
• Interior spaces:
– Hallways
– Classrooms
– Shared & in between spaces
– Admin areas
• Appearance & aesthetics
• FF&E
• Learning in the spaces
Campus & Building Lay Out
• What we learned: – Students love to
congregate for both social and study
– Lounge areas & outdoor space is important
– Variety of spaces & different size spaces are great
– Like the daylight (except when using Smartboard)
– Amenities are both noted and appreciated
REVIEW NOTE: Main video will be shown here
General Campus & Building Lay Out
Interior Spaces
• What we learned: – Any place on campus is a
learning space – students loved this aspect
– Some areas are reserved for students that earn right to access them
– Outdoor space is just as popular as indoor space
– Lounge space is important
– Most prefer intimacy of 600 seat theater over larger theater space
REVIEW NOTE: Interior Spaces video will be shown here
Student Lounge Space
Outdoor Space
Appearance & Aesthetics
• What we learned:
– Love the classrooms but windows, blinds and Smartboards compete with one another
REVIEW NOTE: short video shown here
Outdoor Courtyard
Cafeteria & Lounge Space
Lecture Hall
Art Studio
Science Classroom
Library
Rose Maree Myers Theater
FF&E
• CCSD developed strategic sourcing plan for FF&E for all capital projects
• Developed standards to update FF&E
• FF&E reflects school curriculum & educational models
REVIEW NOTE: FF&E video will be shown here
Strategic Sourcing
Best Practice sharing
Spec
Create partnership
with Suppliers
Access to new
Suppliers Cost Savings
Increase Quality
Standardize Pricing
FF&E Goals
• Establish FF&E standards for all school levels
– FF&E must support learning & teaching climate & classroom activities
– Incorporate new trends as they develop
– Apply to existing & new schools
– Provide a variety of furniture, properly equip all areas
– FF&E should improve school climate & impact learning
Strategic Sourcing
• Standardization of FF&E improves quality, equity & safety
• Centralized procurement reduces costs
• Centralized management eliminates inequities
• Strategic sourcing allowed CCSD to buy best product & services at best value
• Decisions were based on research
• Allows for continuous improvement of standards
FF&E
• What we learned:
– Students love the different choices & colors
– Separate desks & chairs work better
– Desks & tables allow room to spread out & work
– Soft seating “like at home” is great
– Ergonomics were both noticed & appreciated
Learning in the Spaces
• Students feel the school spaces support their learning environment
• They love the variety of furniture provided
• Students do recognize what a great school they have
REVIEW NOTE: Short video will be shown here
Summary
• “The Center of Arts and Academics epitomizes what is possible when schools, community members, local government leaders, and design and construction professions collaborate in a shared vision. Not only do the students have facilities suited to their unique interests, but the CAA campus is a point of pride for everyone in Charleston County.” – William Lewis, CCDS
Chief Operating Officer for Capital Programs
• The students couldn’t agree more!