High School Educational Specifications

Exceptional Children

Space Requirements: Exceptional Children

Adjacencies: Exceptional Children

Life Skills Classroom

Objective

  • To provide a nurturing environment for those who will require life long assistance. Replicate daily living for those who will reside in a supportive environment upon graduation while promoting self-reliance.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teachers
  • Assistants
  • Behavioral Support Assistant
/
  • Students
  • Personal Care Assistant

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Learning centers - academics
  • Assembly line skills
  • Volunteer/school project assistance
  • Manipulatives/hands on
/
  • Arts and crafts
  • Hygiene skills
  • Technology/PCs
  • Home living (i.e., cooking, washing, gardening, etc.)

Number of Teachers: 4 / Number of Students: 12

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
  • Coordinate electrical connections with equipment requirements

Technology/Communications /
  • Audio enhancement system
  • Voice enhancement systems

Plumbing /
  • 2 deep sinks with bubbler drinking fountain and garbage disposal (include safety features)
  • Connection for washer

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Noise free

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel with built-in blinds
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Operable windows
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring with area rugs

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Coat closet (lockable)
  • Countertop (bull nose) with storage cabinets (some at wheelchair height)

Whiteboard /
  • 4' x 8' magnetic whiteboard with tack strip and map rail (adjustable height)

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Student chairs
  • Task chair
  • Sofa
  • Student Tables
  • Teacher desk with computer workstation
  • Auto-eye" paper towel dispenser
  • Residential washer
  • Residential dryer

Life Skills Kitchen

Objective

  • Replicate daily living for those who will require life-long assistance while promoting independence.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teachers
  • Assistants
  • Behavioral Support Assistant
/
  • Students
  • Personal Care Assistant

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Hygiene skills
/
  • Home living (i.e., cooking, washing, etc.)

Number of Teachers: 1 / Number of Students: 5

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Task lighting at work surfaces

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
  • Multiple outlets along countertop
  • Coordinate electrical connections with equipment requirements

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

Plumbing /
  • Connection for dishwasher
  • Connection for ice maker
  • Sink with hot and cold water
  • Connection for washer

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Ventilation for ovens and cook tops
  • Dryer vent

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel with built-in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Countertop (bull nose) with storage cabinets (some at wheelchair height)

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • "Auto-eye" paper towel dispenser
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven with stovetop
  • Microwave oven
  • Refrigerator with icemaker
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Restroom/Changing Room/Shower

Objective

  • To provide a facility that will meet students' everyday needs as they relate to personal hygiene.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
  • Assistants
/
  • Teachers
  • Personal Care Assistant

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Personal hygiene

Number of Teachers: 1 / Number of Students: 1

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
  • Wiring for emergency call button near toilet

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

Plumbing /
  • Sink (with auto washer/motion sensor
  • 2 toilets (with self flush)
  • Shower (adjacent to toilet area)
  • Hand held shower head

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Restroom/shower ventilation

Doors and Hardware /
  • Solid door
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room
  • Adjoining door to the Life Skills Room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Tile

Walls /
  • Tile
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Countertop storage cabinets

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • Wheelchair accessible mirror over the sink

Furnishings /
  • Storage cabinets (for diapers, wipes, etc.)
  • Lockable storage (for chemicals and cleaners)
  • Padded changing table
  • Diaper disposal
  • Transfer bench in shower (for getting in/out of wheelchair)
  • Transfer mechanism for wheelchair to changing table
  • Seat in shower

BED/LD Self-Contained Classroom

Objective

  • To provide a learning environment for students that require a separate setting to reach their optimum potential.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
  • Teachers
/
  • Assistant

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Teaching
/
  • Labs

Number of Teachers: 1

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • Audio enhancement system

Plumbing /
  • Emergency shower/eye wash with floor drain
  • Deep sink with hot and cold water

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Noise free

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel with built-in blinds
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Operable windows
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring with area rugs

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Countertop (bull nose) with lockable storage cabinets (some at wheelchair height)

Whiteboard /
  • 4' x 8' magnetic whiteboard with tack strip and map rail (adjustable height)

Tackboard /
  • Bulletin boards

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Task chairs
  • Student chairs
  • Filing cabinets (lockable)
  • Bookcases
  • 2-door full height storage cabinet (lockable)
  • Individual student desk
  • Teacher desk with computer workstation
  • Student tables
  • Printer table

OCSSelf-Contained Classroom

Objective

  • To provide a learning environment for students who are on an alternative course of study.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teachers
  • Assistants
/
  • Students
  • Vocational Rehab

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Classroom instruction
  • (1) kitchen/household appliances usage area
/
  • Learning centers/stations
  • Sewing area

Number of Teachers: 2 / Number of Students: 12

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • Audio enhancement system

Plumbing /
  • 2 deep sinks with bubbler drinking fountains and garbage disposal (include safety features)
  • Bathroom: female & male

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Noise-free

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel with built-in blinds
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Operable windows
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Partially carpeted
  • Resilient flooring with area rugs

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Coat closet (lockable)
  • Countertop (bull nose) with lockable storage cabinets (some at wheelchair height)

Whiteboard /
  • 4' x 8' magnetic whiteboard with tack strip and map rail (adjustable height)

Tackboard /
  • Bulletin boards

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Task chairs
  • Student chairs
  • Filing cabinets (lockable)
  • Bookcases
  • Student work cubbies
  • Individual student desk
  • Teacher desk with computer workstation
  • Student tables
  • Printer table
  • "Auto-eye" paper towel dispenser
  • Life skills station area (using tools, simple machines)

Resource Classroom A

Objective

  • To provide a basic classroom that will be used to carry out core instruction with a reduced class size.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
  • Assistant
/
  • Teachers

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Instruction

Number of Teachers: 2 / Number of Students: 15-20

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • No Special Requirements

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel with built-in blinds
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Operable windows
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Flat poster storage
  • Coat closet (lockable)

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • 4'x8' tackboard

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Student chairs
  • Task chair
  • Bookcases
  • Teacher cabinet (hanging rod, shelves & drawers)
  • Student storage unit (i.e. cubbies, coat hangers, binders)
  • 2-person tables
  • Trapezoid table
  • Round table
  • Teacher desk

Resource Classroom B

Objective

  • A resource space that will be used to meet with students who need assistance in core subjects.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
  • Assistant
/
  • Teachers

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Whole-group instruction
  • One-on-one activities

Number of Teachers: 1 / Number of Students: 10-15

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • No Special Requirements

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel with built-in blinds
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Operable windows
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x6' magnetic whiteboard with tack strip and map rail

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Student chairs
  • Task chair
  • Bookcase
  • Teacher cabinet (hanging rod, shelves & drawers)
  • 2-person tables
  • Round table

Conference Room

Objective

  • An area for meetings and conferences.

Users of This Activity Area

  • IEP team members (parents, teachers, administrators, OT/PT, psychologists, etc.)

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Meetings

Number of Teachers: 12

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • No Special Requirements

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Noise free

Doors and Hardware /
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Fixed window

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Carpet

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • 12 task chairs
  • 12-person table
  • Bookcase
  • Credenza

Storage Room

Objective

  • To store confidential EC student records.

Users of This Activity Area

  • EC teachers
/
  • Guidance staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Storage of cumulative folders and EC records

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Electrical outlets (one per wall)

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • No Special Requirements

Doors and Hardware /
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Maximum linear feet of full-height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Lockable storage cabinets
  • File cabinets

OT/PT Room

Objective

  • To provide space for students to move around while receiving occupational and/or physical therapy.

Users of This Activity Area

  • OT/PT therapists
/
  • OT/PT students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Occupational therapy
  • Orthopedic therapy
/
  • Physical therapy

Number of Teachers: 2 / Number of Students: 5

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • No Special Requirements

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Noise-free

Doors and Hardware /
  • No Special Requirements

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling (high clearance)

Floors /
  • Gym floor (soft on impact)

Walls /
  • Acoustical panels for noise reduction

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x4' magnetic whiteboard with tack strip and map rail

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Storage cabinets for equipment
  • Mats

Speech/Psychologist/Social Worker

Objective

  • To provide an area that has ample room for individuals in their respective fields.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
/
  • Teachers/Specialists

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Speech
  • Social work
/
  • Testing
  • Psychology testing

Number of Teachers: 4

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight required

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • No Special Requirements

Doors and Hardware /
  • Solid door
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Operable windows
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • One wall with countertop and built-in cabinets underneath
  • Flat poster storage
  • Coat closet (lockable)

Whiteboard /
  • 4' x 6' magnetic whiteboard with tack strip and map rail

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Student chairs
  • Adaptive seating
  • Task chair
  • Bookshelves
  • Student storage unit (i.e. cubbies, coat hangers, binders)
  • File cabinets
  • Small rectangular tables
  • Teacher desk

Issued: / 06.01.09 / Revised: / Contact Person: Manager Standards and Design

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