Staunton City Schools Robert E. Lee High School

Staunton City Schools
Robert E. Lee High School
FACILITY ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
October 15, 2013
Providing a Client Oriented Approach to Architecture
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, Architects
Robert E. Lee High School
Facility Study
• Physical Needs & Space Study:
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Physical Condition of Facilities
Code Analysis
Utility Costs & Life Cycle Analysis
Educational Program
Student Capacity
Educational Adequacy
Physical and Educational
Improvements
Development of Options
Construction Phasing Analysis
Budget
Schedule
Robert E. Lee High School
Facility Study
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Built: 1967
Size: 160,000 SF
Site: 30 Acres
Enrollment: 740
Capacity: 960
Robert E. Lee High School
Facility Study
1967:
• Average Cost of new house = $14,250
• Gasoline = .33 per gallon
• President: LB Johnson
• Vietnam War ongoing
• The Beatles release “Magical Mystery
Tour”
• “I Dream of Jeannie” / “Lucy Show”
• Worlds 1st heart transplant
Collaborative Education
What’s the big deal?
• Education is changing.
Students around the world outperform American students, especially in critical thinking and problem solving
skills.
• Competition is changing internationally.
Countries around the world are growing in their understanding of the relationship between education and 21st
century learning and economic growth.
• Jobs and skill demands are changing.
In addition to requiring postsecondary degrees, employers are looking for employees who are able to problem
solve, work collaboratively and think creatively.
Robert E. Lee High School
Facility Study
Key Elements of 21st century learning spaces:
• Variety of Learning Spaces
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Flexible Space
Flexible Furniture
Learner focused
Comfortable & Social Spaces
Enable Group Collaboration
S.T.E.M
Technology
Acoustics
Natural Light
Work Surfaces
Student Display
Robert E. Lee High School
Facility Study
• Physical Needs & Space Study:
– Life Safety & Building Code
– Educational Program
– Physical Plant
Robert E. Lee High School
Facility Study
• Process
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Existing facility assessment
Vision and goals
Fit analysis
Facility options
Stakeholder review and input
Feasibility
Implementation
Let’s Plan for Success
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Confirm existing conditions
Identify the needs
Establish the vision and goals
Present facts not conclusions
Identify options
Facilitate the discussion
Answer questions
Be a part of the solution
Communication
• Project Website
– Study & Project Information
• Surveys
– Staff, Student & Community/Parent
Surveys