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While more than doubling the size
of our current school and reducing
overcrowding, this building project
provides us with the opportunity to
specifically tailor all education space
for the 21st century student—with
particular attention to the special
needs of our students with learning
differences. The following items
are planned for our new campus:
- Fully wireless classrooms:
Specifically designed for multimodal
learning environment,
wireless classrooms will allow
students to incorporate specialized
computer learning programs to
meet their individual needs.
- Science Labs: Our students learn
best in a multi-sensory instructive
environment. For the high
school student, labs will provide
hands on experimentation.
For the middle school student,
classrooms are specially
designed with extra space to
allow for science experiments.
- Multi-media Lab: This
specially designed area will
allow expanded instruction in
video production, film editing
and graphic design, as well as
provide flexibility to incorporate
future multi-media programs.
- Art Room: Students will be
provided with opportunities
to work with a variety of mediums including sculpture,
clay, painting and other crafts.
- Multi-purpose room: Flexible
space will provide an appropriate
venue for drama and musical
rehearsals and productions,
assemblies, parent meetings and
special speaker engagements.
- Special amenities: Current
ADD/ADHD research encourages
the creation of environments
free of external distractions to
maximize student achievement.
The new Westview School is being
designed with lighting which
will enhance learning, and an
atrium on the second-floor—a
small urban garden—that can be
used for small group instruction
or individual work spaces.
Additionally, all classrooms will
have space for small group pullouts
or individual tutoring.
Above all, the project will allow
Westview to increase enrollment
from 100 to 140 students. |
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