Building Structure
The middle school can comfortably accommodate 800 students, with an area of 130,000 square feet, and is located on 20 acres of publicly funded land that was specifically set aside for the suburban school setting. The physical layout of the school is a pod structure that is separated by grades 6,7, and 8, to assist with a developmentally appropriate transition from elementary school to high school. Each pod cluster shares a science room, resource room, and computer lab, with 2 sets of boys and girls restrooms per pod. Room numbers are sequential, and directional signs and color coded lockers by grade line the hallways for each pod for easy navigation.
Upon initial entrance to the school, one will find the main office, complete with space for copiers, printers, and supplies and restrooms, as well as the nurse’s office and guidance counselor’s office. There is a single, large main teacher’s lounge and meeting hall near the main entrance, complete with a private restroom, however each pod also has a small break room and private restroom for teachers as well. The cafeteria (complete with stage area for performances), kitchen, music room, separate boys and girls locker rooms, and 2 gymnasiums lie within the center of the building.
The library is attached to the outside of the building near the main entrance, and has 2 entrances, one going outside and one attached to the building. (The entrance from the library to the school is locked after school hours). Outside of the building is a large football field with bleachers, complete with a track. There is also a practice field, as well as a baseball stadium with bleachers, and practice field, and 3 tennis courts. Parking is located in the front of the building, and near the track and field area. The main entrance is unlocked, however entrance through any other door other than the main entrance is by proximity card.
The middle school can comfortably accommodate 800 students, with an area of 130,000 square feet, and is located on 20 acres of publicly funded land that was specifically set aside for the suburban school setting. The physical layout of the school is a pod structure that is separated by grades 6,7, and 8, to assist with a developmentally appropriate transition from elementary school to high school. Each pod cluster shares a science room, resource room, and computer lab, with 2 sets of boys and girls restrooms per pod. Room numbers are sequential, and directional signs and color coded lockers by grade line the hallways for each pod for easy navigation.
Upon initial entrance to the school, one will find the main office, complete with space for copiers, printers, and supplies and restrooms, as well as the nurse’s office and guidance counselor’s office. There is a single, large main teacher’s lounge and meeting hall near the main entrance, complete with a private restroom, however each pod also has a small break room and private restroom for teachers as well. The cafeteria (complete with stage area for performances), kitchen, music room, separate boys and girls locker rooms, and 2 gymnasiums lie within the center of the building.
The library is attached to the outside of the building near the main entrance, and has 2 entrances, one going outside and one attached to the building. (The entrance from the library to the school is locked after school hours). Outside of the building is a large football field with bleachers, complete with a track. There is also a practice field, as well as a baseball stadium with bleachers, and practice field, and 3 tennis courts. Parking is located in the front of the building, and near the track and field area. The main entrance is unlocked, however entrance through any other door other than the main entrance is by proximity card.
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