March 8, 2012
THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION
SCHEMATIC DESIGN MEETING NO. 4
21202.20/075
ATTENDEES:
See attached sign in sheet.
Meeting Notes:
NEW BUSINESS:
4.1
Grimm + Parker provided a Powerpoint presentation which included a review of the input
from student meeting held the day after the last meeting, a review of the comments made
during the model play at the previous meeting, and a presentation of revised schemes.
Input from the student meetings has been attached to these notes.
4.2
An updated Scheme was presented. This scheme provided administration at the main
entrance of the building. The automotive area is provided at a lower level along the west
side of the building, allowing vision glass from the corridor above down into the space. The
culinary arts classroom and restaurant is provided at the northwest corner of the building.
Cosmetology is provided at the west side of the building adjacent to the bus loop. The
construction trades area remains where it was shown previously, however the lab spaces
have been rearranged based on previous comments. The automotive areas are located to
the west side of the building. The remaining programs are provided on the second floor.
Hospitality has been located adjacent to the stair directly upstairs from Culinary Arts. The
current arrangement allows for some future lab space to be provided. It was
recommended that the shell be built out for these areas to be easily added in the future.
The following comments and concerns were expressed:
• Staff expressed concern about the lack of natural light into the guidance area.
• Staff noted that natural light into the automotive area by way of the roof would be
preferable.
• Staff noted a need for a computer lab for beginning and end of term testing. Ms.
Szyfer advised that the need for a static computer lab may be replaced by WiFi
operated devices by the time the new facility opens.
• Staff expressed concern that the team room was not large enough to house testing
and events that the school has. The current design tries to create informal multipurpose space in the circulation areas to help with some of these items. Ms. Szyfer
advised that team room space size was equal to all other high schools.
• Staff advised a concern about the visibility into the Cosmetology labs from the
outside. A certain amount of privacy is necessary for these spaces. The design team
advised that window coverings (i.e blinds, mecho-shades, etc) would be provided to
aid in this. In addition, the organization of equipment in the space may also create
visual barriers.
CALVERTON / MCLEAN
11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089/ grimmandparker.com
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Staff expressed concern about distraction between the automotive labs and
classroom areas. The design team will work with the automotive department during
the design development phase to determine the proper amount of glazing between
the spaces.
4.3
Three dimensional interior perspectives of the Main Entry, Café Edison, Student Gathering
Space/Showcase, grand stair and 2nd floor commons were presented and were wellreceived by the group. This presentation consistent with design goals/discussions from
previous meetings.
4.4
A suggestion was made to attempt to make the building’s mechanical rooms and systems
transparent and/or exposed to be used as a teaching tool.
4.5
Concern was expressed about the development of the space between Wheaton and
Edison. The design team advised that the site would be developed further as the design
progressed, and a tie between the two schools would be included in the site design.
4.6
Mr. Hamlin noted that Edison would be an appropriate test case for new technology ideas in
education, such as tablets or laptops for every student. The building technology will be
capable for this possibility.
4.7
There was a discussion about “future labs” on top floor. The design team will proceed with
completing building envelope to allow for future labs (exterior walls and roof) as well as
corridor walls to complete egress paths. This will also include sizing of building systems and
providing infrastructure for future interior build-out. Full build-out of these labs would occur
when programs are determined and additional funding is made available.
4.8
Mr Boden requested the vehicle storage area at the lower level be connected by a
ramp/driveway to the 1st floor parking area to the east of the construction trades. This will
allow for access to the auto labs & vehicle storage area from Dalewood Dr, which will
become more critical if buses block access from the bus loop area. It was acknowledged
that this ramp will reduce some of the available vehicle storage area adjacent to the auto
labs.
4.9
Additional comments from stakeholder notecards:
• “Team Room” size: Our current room is used often. If it were larger, it could be used
more
• In case you are having signs made for rooms, what you are calling “Career Center”
is really the “Career/College Center”
• Concern of guidance having natural light
• If we could justify a larger meeting room, what would be needed to make that
happen? Please keep in mind with the design and placement of programs that up
to half of students have an IEP or 504 plan for behavioral + learning disabilities.
Beyond issues with auto, be mindful of distractions.
• Keep in mind TEHST is unique and doesn’t fit all HS spaces, etc.
NEXT MEETING:
1.
The next schematic design meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2012, at
2:30 p.m. at Wheaton High School Media Center.
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Schematic Design Meeting No. 4
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THESE NOTES ARE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE MEETING AND REPRESENT THE UNDERSTANDING OF
THE WRITER OF ITEMS DISCUSSED AND DECISIONS MADE DURING THIS MEETING. WE SHALL ASSUME
OUR UNDERSTANDING TO BE CORRECT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRARY IS BROUGHT TO OUR
ATTENTION WITHIN SEVEN DAYS.
Author: Don Porter
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Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Modernization
Project Name:
Date: March 8, 2012
Mr./Ms
./Mrs./ Name
Dr. First
Last
Representing
1 Mr.
Steve
Boden
Foundations
2 Mr.
Dennis F.
Cross
3 Ms.
Theresa
Defino
MCPS Division of Construction
Thomas Edison School of Technology
Community Member
4 Ms.
Judith
Flaherty
Thomas Edison School of Technology
5 Mr.
George
Gadbois
6 Mr.
Carlos
Hamlin
Wheaton Community Member
Principal -Thomas Edison School of
Technology
7 Ms.
Melanie
Hennigan
Grimm and Parker Architects
8 Mr.
John
Hydro
Community Member
9 Mr.
Robert
Ivey
Thomas Edison School of Technology
10 Mrs. Amy
Johnson
Thomas Edison School of Technology
11 Mr.
Matt
Page
Thomas Edison School of Technology
12 Mr.
Steve
Parker
Grimm and Parker Architects
13 Mr.
Don
Porter
Grimm and Parker Architects
14 Mr.
Scott
Price
Thomas Edison School of Technology
15 Ms.
Tonga
Quan
Thomas Edison School of Technology
16 Mr.
Nick
Saylor
Grimm and Parker Architects
17 Mr.
Leo
Schwartz
CTF / ATF / ITF
18 Mr.
Michael
Shpur
MCPS
19 Ms.
Jillian
Storms
Maryland State Department of Education
20 Ms.
Debbie
Szyfer
MCPS Long-Range Planning
21 Mr.
Kieran
Wilmes
Grimm and Parker Architects
February 24, 2012
THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STUDENT FOCUS GROUP #1
ATTENDEES:
NAME
Dennis Cross
Amy Johnson
Don Porter
Kieran Wilmes
Jillian Storms
Edison HS students & staff
ORGANIZATION
MCPS – Div of Construction
TEHST – OJT/Internship Coord.
Grimm + Parker Architects
Grimm + Parker Architects
MD State Dept of Education
PHONE
240-314-1012
301-962-5994
240-965-0713
240-965-0733
EMAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
STUDENT FORUM SUMMARY:
Grimm + Parker held information gathering sessions with students from various classes arranged by Edison HS
staff. A brief overview of the Feasibility Study and design process to-date was given to the class. Students were
then asked to respond to 6 questions to help define the student’s vision for the new Edison HS.
Notes from these sessions are broken down into two categories: First are notes of the live discussion that took
place during the sessions. Second are the written responses from the students collected at the end of each session.
I.
SUMMARY NOTES OF STUDENT SESSION DISCUSSIONS:
Session 1:
Electrical/HVAC/Cosmetology
1. Existing memorable/successful spaces in school
• Mall house as a teaching tool.
• Clustering of construction trades.
• Arrangement of lab space.
• Teachers instructing about the real world for the field of study.
• Real world tools and materials.
• Off site work.
• Common place (Room 2204). Used for events with outsiders.
• Theory (classroom) and practical (lab) areas.
2. Existing missing or unsuccessful spaces in school
• Teacher complaints to low budgets.
• No cafeteria.
• No auditorium for functions.
• Maintenance of the construction mall. No “mud” room.
• Poor lighting in HVAC lab.
• Space in some labs.
CALVERTON / McLEAN
11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
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February 24, 2012
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• Classroom spaces are small, usually because of lab area use.
• More accessible cosmetology.
• Outdated equipment in cosmetology.
What would make new school/learning experience more successful
• More in corridors expressing what the school is.
• More open spaces – less isolated from the remainder of the school.
• More social interactive assembly spaces.
• More events for student interaction.
• More work space. Better lighting.
Ways new school can embrace technology
• Eco friendly building.
• Retractable ceiling outlets for cosmetology.
• Solar panels as an educational tool.
Encourage learning outside the classroom
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Key design features for WOW factor
• Hall of Fame presentation area.
• Display of what the programs in the building do.
• Expressive technology – looks on the cutting edge.
Session 2:
Architecture/Interior Design/Graphics/Network Ops
1. Existing memorable/successful spaces in school
• Café Edison.
• Construction mall
2. Existing missing or unsuccessful spaces in school
• No common or assembly area for interaction.
• Small classrooms.
• Poor environmental control.
• Lockers too small.
• More natural lighting.
• Edison needs a visual identity.
• Café outdoor eating area is unusable.
• Need a Health Room.
• Better vehicle circulation.
• Poor ventilation.
• ADA accessibility.
• Sufficient storage.
3. What would make new school/learning experience more successful
• More field trips.
• Silent auctions for the community for services.
• Showcases for departments and work.
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• More interaction with public – ability to sell wares.
• Improved network technology.
• Private work areas.
• Open space or assembly space for down time.
Ways new school can embrace technology
• Interactive glazing.
• Technology should be ahead of home schools.
• Interactive boards in all classrooms.
• Upgrades to software.
• Motion detecting light fixtures.
• Embrace mobile technology.
• Faster network.
• Increased computer capacity.
• More paperless environment.
• Common drafting room.
Encourage learning outside the classroom
• Common room.
• More collaboration space.
• Demonstration of other programs within school.
Key design features for WOW factor
• Include natural lighting and visibility in circulation spaces.
• Curb appeal.
• Nice entryway.
• Lively colors.
• Places to display projects.
• Centerpiece at the entrance that shows all programs.
• Eye catching graphics.
• Vending machines.
• Display area to showcase Seniors work and future.
• Quotes from Thomas Edison.
• Equality of budget throughout school.
• Transparency into spaces.
• Courtyard.
• Touch displays.
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February 24, 2012
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Session 3:
Automotive
1. Existing memorable/successful spaces in school
• Good space in the auto tech lab.
• Separate classroom from lab.
• Auto classes are clustered.
2. Existing missing or unsuccessful spaces in school
• Less space in Auto body.
• More area to change into uniforms.
• Lockers too small.
• Centrally located tool area needed.
3. What would make new school/learning experience more successful
• Brighter colors.
• Professional shop appearance.
• Ability to interact.
• Windows into labs.
• Ability to show off work.
• Courtyard.
• Better ventilation.
• More paint booths.
4. Ways new school can embrace technology
• More computers.
• Better use of laptops or mobile technology.
• WiFi accessibility.
5. Encourage learning outside the classroom
• Better use of technology.
• Outdoor lift for exterior work.
6. Key design features for WOW factor
• More noticeable for automotive.
• Better entrance.
• Higher ceilings.
• Professional looking floors in automotive. Better organized spaces.
• Better bathrooms.
• Good lighting – natural light.
• Eating area like Café Edison for congregation and eating.
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Session 4:
AHOT/Medical Careers/Cosmetology/Culinary Arts/Plumbing/Architecture
1. Existing memorable/successful spaces in school
• Café Edison
• Hospitality suite
• Adjacency between Hospitality and Culinary
• Separate personal space for Architecture.
• Exterior patio area for service.
• Good space for plumbing.
• Construction mall.
• Good natural light for Cosmetology.
2. Existing missing or unsuccessful spaces in school
• More natural light for Café Edison.
• Service classrooms need to be on first floor.
• No place to wait/meet/sit.
• Poor ventilation.
• Better lighting needed.
• Consistency with classroom size.
• No place for emblem of the school.
3. What would make new school/learning experience more successful
• Meeting area large enough for award ceremonies.
• Division in classrooms for different levels.
• Communication between staff members without leaving space.
• Individual student storage.
• Locker room.
• Incorporate green technology.
• Inviting open stairs.
• More natural light in classrooms.
• More snack area.
• Library or reading area.
• Inviting colors.
• Place to sell wares.
• Cosmetology needs proper electric.
4. Ways new school can embrace technology
• Spaces can adapt to changing technology.
• Better lighting control.
• Electronic waiting list.
• WiFi.
• More outlets for charging equipment.
• Automated security.
• Exposed mechanical/electrical systems.
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MCPS – Student Focus Group #1
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II.
Encourage learning outside the classroom
• Interaction with building utility.
• Café Edison.
• Career oriented college center.
Key design features for WOW factor
• Better entrance.
• Dynamic display.
• Angles and shapes in lieu of square.
• School logo or mascot.
• Showcase for all trades.
• Interactive map system.
• Bus locator map – Arrivals/Departures board.
• Skylights at the entry.
STUDENT SESSION RESPONSES FROM NOTECARDS:
QUESTION #1 - Please share up to 3 spaces or features of your current school that are memorable / successful?
• Clean school, a lot of windows, working together with cosmetology 2 & 3
• The room is sparse
• The mall
• The displays within the classrooms
• Nice room size
• Plenty of work space
• Two cafes
• Hotel / front desk portion of AOHT
• The alignments of the classes
• The patio outside the café
• Restaurant management needs to stay together
• The Café
• AHOT & RM needs to stay together
• Work space
• AHOT & RM need to stay together
• Classroom separate from shop
• Very open spaced
• Separate classrooms
• The in-floor lifts are a success; they give more space
• Like how the school is organized
• The auto shops are decent sizes but they could be a little bigger
• Auto classes are all in the same hall.
• All rooms are combined together
• We work on cars and have fun
• Size of the shop
• School is big
• Different rooms for classes
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The size of the shop is nice.
Good amount of space in the auto lab
Promethean boards
The hall that has pictures of students working on other houses.
The mall that lets us do hands-on training.
The programs offered at Edison.
The hands-on experience when learning.
The space in the hallways and number of students’ ratio are good.
Mall house is a good experience
The mall / mall house
Real world work environment
Putting all the construction classes and shops together
The way the classrooms are arranged.
The mall house
The teacher
Able to work with tools and have space to work on your task
Common space
Theory area & Practical area
Teaches you a certain field and also prepares you for a job. Like a head start program
Auto shop high ceiling
In-floor lifts
Café Edison
Open hallways
The staff are very skilled, hardworking and intelligent
Seeing the skills USA projects and work was memorable.
Multiple hands on experience classes.
Café
The Mall
Good amount of space in architecture room.
Construction Mall
Café
Hair
Good amount of space for the number of students we have.
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I like the meeting room TEHS has on the 2 floor very comfy and can be used for many
presentations.
I also attend Montgomery Blair HS, I love the open space and unique design of the main hallway.
Abundance of windows above the main hallway. The way the light comes in also adds to the
appeal of the hallway.
The different type of programs Edison provides.
The tools we used that we never knew existed.
The communication we have with our teacher.
The programs offered
The teachers and their experience
The hands-on learning
Plenty of workspace
Café
Lab setting
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Skills USA
CPR classes
Going to physical therapy
What I have learned in medical careers about medical terminology and basic health care skills
have been successful.
The construction Mall
Donuts on Fridays
Café
Internship
The lab
Career center
Medical lab
Café
Trips to the café
Tours
The architecture room
The lab
Computer lab
Café Edison
The big room with the house (Construction Mall)
Café
Computer Lab
Construction Mall
Café
2206
Auto malls
The Net-Ops Class
Interior Design
Construction Mall
The construction mall
The Café
Computer Lab
Automotive Mall
Construction Mall
Greenhouse (needed)
Auto tech garage
Construction Mall
Kitchen – Restaurant Combo
Main office
Computer lab
Construction mall
School is small, easy to move around in
Construction mall
Kitchen
Net OPS (computer labs)
Graphic design
Construction hall
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Net OPS lab
Café Edison
Architecture room/interior design
Ease of layout
Similar classes close to each other
Amount of bathrooms
The size of the classrooms (i.e. net OPS construction)
Two levels
Small building
Large classrooms
Network OPS lab
Construction mall
Conference room
Construction mall
Café Edison
Hallways
Construction area
Computer labs
Café
Our current room
Café room
Construction mall
Café area
Café Edison
Café
Network OPS room
Construction area
Café Edison
Construction mall
Nurse’s office
Café Edison
Construction mall
Nurse’s office
Café
Construction mall
People are nice
More things to eat
Teachers care about the students
Have fun
Teacher is good
Fun things to work on
The space we have to operate in
Smaller classes so teachers are more accessible
Separate classroom from the shop
The size is good
Dealership training equipment
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SAC – cafeteria
Mural
Big hallways
Big courtyard
Different teacher experiences
I’ve learned how to work with electricity & how to handle it
Hallways are always clean
Lots of windows
Floors, halls are clean
Lots of windows
Automotive classroom/garage
Personal working space in architecture
Showcase of house built over time
Trophy showcase
Classroom sizes
Attention to each classrooms specific and unique needs
The steps, very wide and a good number of them
Café Edison
Carnival at the beginning of school year – get acquainted
End of year picnic
Open house
Awards assembly
Interior design on first floor – many items being carried in and out of car
Customized learning
Field trips
QUESTION #2 - Please share up to 3 spaces or features that are missing / unsuccessful from your current school.
• Clutter (need more space)
• Numbered parking lot
• Bathroom for clients separate from student bathroom
• Proper ventilation to vent out chemical fumes
• Theory & Practical rooms
• Lack of natural light
• Lack of 3” drain for
• Promethean boards
• Ventilation
• Lack of natural light
• Poor Ventilation
• Lack of temperature control
• Separation of the programs
• More space
• Ambiance
• Sunlight
• Air Systems
• Space
• Drive through needed
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Bigger classrooms
Bigger kitchen
Consistency of classroom sizes (especially kitchen size to be bigger)
Modernize café Edison with patio
Bigger classroom
Hang out space
Bigger kitchen
Drive through
It is hard to get cars in and out of the shop.
Tools are too far away
Higher ceilings
Floors
The tool room is away from the lifts.
More work space in our working environment
Safety rooms
Stairways – way too small
Area of the locker room is too small to change
Needs more space in the classrooms
Need more space for cars and in general just bigger
Less space
Not working much
Sometimes boring
The classrooms and hallways are a little too small and dull.
A place to eat on both levels of the building would help students function better.
Hallways are narrow
Staircases are narrow
Old / traditional looking
The classroom is too small for the teacher to do demonstrations for the students.
Also group activity is impossible within the size
The classrooms and shops have to be more digitalized.
Awkward Parking outside shop
Bathrooms are too small
Auto tech classroom is poorly designed.
A cafeteria
A small wall of fame
The construction area of the school stays dusty and dirty and is usually cleaned only by students
and teachers in the construction field.
Newer equipment to some degree
Bigger tables to fit more student and big projects
There is bad lighting in some work areas.
Classrooms could be a little bigger for all the equipment being used.
The only class that is not in the mall is plumbing; it should be included with the other classes.
No ventilation for fumes; closed space
More work space
Some classrooms need to be bigger even though classroom is a regular size.
Sometimes you get dirty – you have to clean up
Our own auditorium
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Bigger theory space and locker spacing
Spacious stations and cabinets to put mannequins
Ramps
Shampoo bowls – freestanding
Separate bathroom
Low budget
Tool room is away from work area
Small classrooms
Lockers
A security team
Frequent computer errors on mac’s.
Small classrooms
Small stairwells
Unattractive front
An atrium
More environmentally friendly
Bigger classrooms
Small Stairs
Put all offices in one hallway / career center
Good curb appeal
Cozy feeling (low ceilings, etc.)
A large functional meeting room
TEHS has no curb appeal. If we want kids to apply to TEHS we need to show them how awesome
and fun it is to go to this school from the outside.
The entrance of TEHS is very boring, when I walk in there’s nothing that really impresses me.
TEHS needs a bigger overhang. Buses often come late and there is not enough room for all of
them to fit beneath the overhang.
A cafeteria
More supplies
More money
New books
Upgrades to the current programs
More preparation / opportunities to work outside
Lack of natural light
Desks
The time it takes to come back from the nursing home
The organization of our teachers
Space in classes that need I the most
Natural light
Green roofs
Green technology
Individual desks
Faster computers
Individual desks
Free-day
High speed computers
Desks
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Get new stuff for the lab; more med supplies
Nail Salon
Business Office
Front part of school
Greenhouse
The autobody
The main office
Graphic design
Digital programs
No windows
More bathrooms
Better technology
Nicer looking
Biotechnology
Music Studio
Video Production
Business office
Network office classroom
Bigger computer lab
All rooms need AC
Biotechnology
Net OPS (computer labs)
Graphic design labs
Carpentry
Cosmetology
Auto
PLTW engineering class
More tech classes
Video production
Bathrooms
Vending machines
Connected to Wheaton
Biotechnology class
Skylights
Higher ceilings & more windows
Some central meeting spot for students
Video production area
Gym/weight training equipment
No natural light/windows in Network OPS
We need organic LED windows
Music
Interior design
Business room
Office
Business office too small
Hallways
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No windows
Hallways
Main office
Stairs
Windows in computer lab
Windows in hallway
No Windows network
We have less space
Less material
Nothing wrong with the school
Interaction between classes
Longer Café Edison periods
The tool room and supply room are far away from the lifts
It’s hard to get cars in and out of the shop
It’s hard for the teachers to help everybody because the lifts are on separate sides
Size of the school being a bit small
Entrance
Not having enough classes
More teachers
Number parking lot
Bigger classrooms
Proper ventilation
Separate bathrooms for teachers/students
Lockers for cosmetology kits
Proper ventilation
Number the parking
Offices should be near main entrance (i.e. attendance is down the hall)
Rooms are all plain, square, closed off with not much lighting
Auto area has a lot of visible cars
Edison emblem
Tight
Chilling place
Sound isolation/order/time isolation
Curb appeal
Square shaped, and dull or neutral colored
Staircases are too cramped
More windows in the med career department
A wheelchair ramp that goes to the main office
Nice café patio – usable/friendly
Storage (need more for interior design area)
Cluster classes by field
Universal design for any student or visitor needing accommodations
Larger auditorium/meeting area
Graduation – teacher offered 3 years in a row – nothing has been decided
Nurse’s office
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MCPS – Student Focus Group #1
February 24, 2012
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QUESTION #3 - Please list up to 3 things would make your new school/learning experience more successful.
• Bigger lockers to fit kits (cosmetology / nails)
• Separate area in class for facials, manicures & pedicures
• Extra-large supply closet in classroom
• More vices and immobile joists
• Diagrams of the correct assemblage of things
• Lockers inside of the room
• Locker room
• Individual work stations
• Natural lighting
• Café should be better
• Good ambiance
• Classrooms
• A fun learning class environment
• Wide open spacing
• More technology with solar power
• More voltage outlets
• Security systems
• Have a library for book work
• Cyber Café for other internet work
• Green technology
• Promethean board in all classes
• Auditorium / meeting room for large groups
• Tools that are easier to access
• Alignment rack that goes up in the air
• More really world experience
• More computers (laptops)
• More space
• Workshop needs more windows
• School should have a cafeteria
• More alarms
• More hands on
• Need more space for cars and students
• More vents for all the smells
• More paint booths
• Feel more welcomed by colors
• More room
• More cars
• More cleaning material
• Work on computers
• More space to go around and be social with other students
• More bright and attractive environment
• More open areas and colors
• More space in shops and classrooms
• Better car demonstration
• Promethean boards used more effectively
• Phone integration to the classrooms
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MCPS – Student Focus Group #1
February 24, 2012
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Colors; makes everything better.
Better tool rooms
Brighter colors
Have student practice separated
Don’t have 3 people near each other
More advanced modern technology
More interaction with other students (cafeteria)
More workspace
More up to date machinery
More lighting
Open spaces
Lighter environment
Have more school wide events, auditorium
Workspace
Look like a tech school
More space to work
Have better lighting so we can see what we are doing
Better look
Eco-friendly approach
Electricity circuit – retractable ceiling outlets
Lighting
Shampoo bowls – freestanding
Better plumbing
Help to embrace the outside world.
Needs to look more professional; looks like a middle school
Bigger classrooms
Open places where students would have access
Better network for macs.
Back up staff
More natural lighting
Larger, more confortable classrooms
More open space
Newer, longer kitchen and service area (Café Edison)
Providing with private work stations.
Each classroom should have a lab to work in and a classroom to teach in.
More windows in the classrooms, natural light can keep kids awake.
Special features are needed for each different class.
The walls should be painted in unique colorful ways.
Edison is good as is.
Implementation of new technology
Gas supply lines
Drafting boards
Locker room
Individual storage containers at work stations for personal tools and projects
Improved ventilation system
New computers
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February 24, 2012
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Up to date lab
More medical things in our class
Bathroom next to the classroom
All the classes that use computers should be closer.
Wi-Fi
Better flow to class rooms, fewer straight lines and better more open
New computers
A male and female changing area by medical careers
Faster computers
Access to medical lab
Computer lab
Lockers within the classroom
Lockers in the classrooms
Near an exit
Near to a restroom
Food
Better computer
Better sports / more sports
Food
More food
Software design
Food
Less spyware on computers
Use of cellphones
Access to social networking sites
Ease of access
Fresh air
Ventilation
Better computers
Selling food
All rooms should have AC
Laptops
Cold drinks
More café Edison
More windows in classes
Fine as is
Windows
Fresh air
Different computers to work on
Less spyware on my computer
More AC
Better food access
LCDs in classrooms
Café Edison offered throughout winter
New programs like for gaining programming
Music
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February 24, 2012
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Taco Bell
Interactive
More programs
Breakfast
Lunch
Field trips
Fried chicken Fridays
Food
More programs
More technology
Food
Need more space to put cars
More cars
Cleaner
I find everything fine
More space for working in the shop
More equipment
A better chance to get real world experience
An alignment rack that goes up in the air will be easier to use and learn on
More tools that are easier to get to
Supplies easier to get to
Field trips
Real stories from teachers
More time to get to know other students from other classes
Edison excellent as it is, can’t think of any changes to make
Lockers for our kits (cosmo/nails student)
Larger lockers
More rooms for supplies
New equipment
More stalls in bathrooms
A school store
General meeting area for students, bigger main lobby, more open
Auditorium, area for school to meet
Make sure trades are distinguished and separated
Spacious classroom geometrically shaped
Desks aligned diagonally
Add a bit of college into it
Incorporating natural light into classrooms direct and direct for classes that use computers and
other screens
Hands-on areas in classrooms
Division in classrooms with multiple tasks
Have a fresh garden area for the culinary students
Updated things in the lab
More interactions between programs
School spirit
Mascot
PTA
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Showcases for each class
More publicity
Fundraiser – car wash
Silent auction for services
QUESTION 4 - Please list up to 3 new & exciting ways your new school can embrace technology effectively?
• Promethean board
• Adequate plumbing for high volume use.
• Newer equipment which is ergonomically proper industry stations
• Industry shampoo bowls
• Better fire alarm inside classrooms and loud speakers to hear over blow dryers.
• Encourage green technology
• More windows
• Green
• Use changing technology for ambiance
• Cleaner / more effective electric use
• Solar cells
• Biotechnology / filters
• Have promethean boards
• Computer screening as visual
• Outlets
• Wi-Fi
• Better lighting
• Using up to date tools and technology
• Wi-Fi connectivity
• More smart machines
• Good work space
• Bigger classrooms
• Much more organized
• More computers
• More computers
• More windows on first floor
• Horizontal escalators (like airport)
• We could get things done quicker
• More adverse stuff to work faster.
• More technology
• More shop time
• More professional classrooms
• Have the classrooms related to what the class is.
• Be up to date with the latest tools
• Newer equipment
• Update technology
• Updated machinery, computerized
• I-Pads instead of wasting paper
• Solar panels
• New technology
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Wi-Fi connected
Laptops
Solar panels
Continue to update computer software for the latest products
Change networking system to increase speeds and efficiency.
Implement necessary and useful electronics (cameras in halls, late card stampers.)
Better network
Stronger and more efficient computers
Have a few computer labs
Up to date computers and software
Better network
Schools have to embrace mobile technology so there must be cutting edge technology (WiFi,
etc.)
TEHS is going to need a room where the tech staff can fix the multiple computer problems.\
Be up dated with the latest tools.
Implement new technology in the whole school such as newer equipment.
Integrate programs
Use more technology when teaching.
Integrate programs
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Medical careers needs to be on 1 floor
Access to exit
Access to changing room
Communicating with other programs
Meet with people that are in the business
Be more technology efficient
New computers
Windows 7
More vending machines
Providing I-Pads
Windows 7
Unblocked computers
Everyone gets I-Pads
Solar Panels
Escalators
No Stairs
Fiber optic lighting
Liquid fluoride thorium reactor
LED lighting
Ipads
Laptops
Last version of Windows
All classrooms should have fiber optic lights
LED windows
Tassers
Field trips
Remote access
Bigger lab
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Greener lighting
LED walls
Better seats
Newer Promethean boards
Solar power
Wind power
Garden on the roof
OLED windows
Fiber optic lighting
Solar power
Ipads
Jetpacks
Solar energy
Better computers
Laptops for students to take notes
Digital notes
Field trips
Windows
Ipads
Windows
Ipads or laptops
Robots
Windows 8
Ipad
Windows 8
Ipad
Work more
More advanced stuff
Things being faster, more time
Being up to date with all latest equipment and software
More computers around the room
Better lighting
More tool boxes
Having newer software for each class (designing interesting things/projects that might help a real
situation)
Using the technology for fun related purposes sometimes
Solar paneling
Promethean boards
Newer equipment (cosmo/nail industry)
More outlets
Better PA system (can’t hear announcements)
Have classroom resemble real life (salon)
Promethean board
Need own cosmo stations
Better PA system so can hear announcements
Keep smells and sounds away from other classes – can be distractive
Display work in main lobby
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Need main stairwell
More advanced PC = touch screen
Use laser for security – no more need for security grill
Glassed elevator
Stair in glass case
Wiring for future
Geothermal HVAC
Green roof
New and efficient lighting with flexible control over how much light is use in any specific area
A PC lab in the med careers area
Bathrooms should be close to med careers
Lockers in the med careers
Every class – Smartboard?
Laptops for each student who uses technology often
TV announcements vs. PA
Adjoin/share drafting rooms for architecture/interior design
Motion detecting light fixtures
QUESTION #5 - How can your new building encourage and support learning outside the classroom?
• Encourage more community contacts.
• Encourage more advertisement & students
• More hands on work outside of the school
• Showing off
• Programs near each room
• Practical application
• Covered parking storage for our cars
• Interactivity with other classes
• More tools with better access
• Bigger parking lots
• Make a car wash space outside
• Telling friends out the school and making them interested in coming
• You come in the building and get a free donut
• Courtyards to socialize with other students
• Courtyard (out of glass)
• Nice learning space
• Waterproof computers
• Have lifts outside
• Outside classrooms
• Be able to have extra tools that students can take home.
• More field trips
• More up to date machinery to prepare us for digitalized experience
• Outdoor mall house
• Professional Look
• More tools with easy access
• TE was recognized for his knowledge of embracing technology. I think in some way the school
could show more of the technology it provides it could be more eye catching.
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February 24, 2012
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The environment around the school area could be used for occasional teaching sessions that
would relate to the class in some way.
Tools that students can take home.
Covered courtyards and software
Field trips
It would be a better environment and more people would be encouraged to come.
Have the building centered around a courtyard or atrium
Common area outside where classes can do experiments or just have class (amphitheater)
Expand classrooms with special purpose out door areas. Outside area for Café Edison, an area
for auto shop classes to test drive cars, and maybe outdoor areas for construction classes to
work.
An open courtyard to other classes to have class outdoors.
Have supplies to take home and work with it.
More outside assignments
Field trips
More people from the specific work fields speaking with the students
More field trips
Internships
Take students outside of the classroom zone.
More field trips
Internships
More field trips
Applying knowledge with internships
Internships
Communicating with other programs
I think more learning experience such as field trips
New fields
Field trips
More field trips
Have class outside
Sports
Sport events
Greenhouse
Portables
Ventilation
Projects
Interactive teaching
Field trips
School from home
Remote access to resources
Allowing schools to be open at all times
Teachers giving kids their phone numbers
Field trips
More guest speakers
More on the job work
More field trips
School @ home
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February 24, 2012
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VPN for net OPS
Garage to employ
Interactive teaching in real life
Lunchroom/cafeteria
Newer technology computers
OLED windows
Wireless power outlets
Remote computer access
We should have sports teams
Mac
OLED windows
Buffalo Wild Wings
Digital signs
Big school name
Online sources
Field trips
Online help
Field trips
Online class
School from house
Field trips
School from home
Free donut when enter building
Would make me wanna go look for a job
Providing more after school internships or apprenticeships
More lifts and tools
Applying learned material at Edison to real life situations
Encouraged to attend school to work in his field (electricity)
Encourage more clients and students
More community contacts
Better advertisement
Better appearance of school will encourage students to promote it more
School store – students would buy/wear clothes with school name promoting school
School store – to sell food, t-shirts, etc.
Have a study sunroom
Have a global social network
Electronic affich board
Green features that we can see at work – i.e. green roof
Because with the technology we have we can take what we learn and put it into practice
Field trips – need more funds
Service learning in community
Combining classes
Silent auction
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February 24, 2012
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QUESTION #6 - Please list up to 3 key design features that you believe could contribute to the “WOW” factor of
the new Edison HS.
• Meeting industry standards similar to a real salon (classroom should look like a real salon)
• Shelf space for student mannequins, water fountain, reception area, first floor for easy access for
clients with disabilities, storage area for students kits which are large and lockable
• Promethean board / up to date technology
• Multiple outlets which have enough watts / volts capability for multiple blow dryers etc without
tripping fuse
• Shampoo bowls for towels and shampoo storage.
• Laundry room with washer and dryer
• Industry specific styling stations and chairs
• Banners of some kind displaying the different programs
• Fixtures made of pipe for display purposes
• Trade show case which provides details and history of profession.
• School symbols
• Eco-friendly roofing and electricity
• Nice painted floors
• Designated work areas for certain jobs.
• More stations
• Better colors
• Nice main entrance
• A very open and nice school entrance.
• More colors; more of a modern look
• Technology on the outside
• Huge entrance
• Main place where everyone is.
• More prominent building
• Have a small hall of fame.
• Just better technology overall
• Separate the Edison experience from other MCPS schools.
• The mall house to see actual work of the students at the time.
• The open spaces
• Mall & Mall house
• Top students hall of fame
• What students have done after Edison
• Professional Look
• Better use of technology
• Painting of shop floor
• Easy access to tools
• Variety of color inside / outside the building
• Chill Zones or strategically placed benches / tables / chairs in which students can hang out and
enjoy their surroundings.
• A showcase area that shows the works of each class
• Decorations in the halls
• An eco-pillar (pillar of concrete and recycled glass bottles that displays how eco-friendly this
school is.
• Solar panels that are partially visible from the street
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A windmill
Elegant foyer and entryway
More curb appeal
Place for display of projects
Great common area
Sun roof
Large open entry way / foyer
A lot of glass or like Walter Johnson HS
Huge curb appeal and abstract designs
Lots of windows and light throughout the building
Special designs for each classroom
A cafeteria with good food.
Extra tools
A cafeteria
Display fixtures made out of plastic of cut down the middle to show how it works.
Greener roofing / vegetation for natural look on rooftops
Skylights
New lockers
Individual desks
Bathrooms within class
Changing areas
Have more colorful designs in the building
An area to hang out
Curb appeal
New lockers
Better floors – newer
Heat
New lockers
New floors
Individual desks
New lockers
Heat
Pizza at end of am
Renew things in the buildings.
Cool greenhouse
More color everywhere
Paintings
Size of school
Solar Panels
Completely underground
Massive solar arrays
Massive solar panels
Windmills
Art / murals
Alternative energies
Unique architecture
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Alternative energies
The designs
Have murals outside
Massive solar arrays
More school activities (picnics, etc.)
A mural
Inside street lights
Big size
Restaurant inside school
Better front entrance
Show green and new technology
Artwork
Completely underground
Solar panels
Massive solar arrays and wind turbines
Gardens on the roof
Thomas Edison statue
Mural
Massive solar rays
Trophy case in front of the school
Impressive exterior
Cool design
Each class has own restroom
Fresh painted
Indoor pool
Jetpack
Pool
Fountain
Skylight
Pool
Build more cars
Make learning fun and easy
Have fun with the whole school like a picnic
I’m not good with WOW ideas
Have the building look more technical on both the outside and inside
Bigger classroom space
Nice painted floors
Designated areas for certain jobs
More equipment service stations
Color of school
Café Edison
Hallways, hang-out areas, entrance, foyer, common area
Models for houses
Individual stations (cosmo/nails)
Meet industry standards (cosmo/nails)
Better lighting
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Paint the classroom
Larger school lockers for our stuff
Make classrooms look more like real salon
Have classroom combined with real salon
Have client bathroom
Separate teacher/student bathrooms
Have fire alarm in classroom that can be heard even when doing blow dry
Inviting, open flow entrance
Display of awards
Statue or display of work out front of school that shows, represents what students do, their work
(for example, electronic benches architecture students made at Catholic U displayed around
campus)
An alley with emblem of home school of student attending Edison
Use tinted glass for most of the school building
Add geometric form on the building
Add pizza stand at the entrance
The introduction of more angles and shapes throughout the school
The combination of many modern materials using different colors, textures, etc.
A dramatic entry expressing spirit of Thomas Edison HS
Med careers students use public transportation so they should be located on first floor, with easy
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access to street to catch bus to get to work (NIH & hospitals, 3-5 days in 2 semester)
Lounge area
Showcases for each program
Painted mural of academies
Class photo of all Edison
Colors – picture of Edison
Senior college/trade/tech acceptance on wall
Hospitality with restaurant
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Medical should be on 1 level, cosmetology on 2
Where are the bathrooms?
Guidance and nurse’s office should be in front next to main office
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