Indicator 3

The school site and plant shall support and enhance all aspects of the educational program and the support services for student learning.
 

What to Look for:
 

Are the school site and plant sufficient to enhance all aspects of the educational program?

• adequate and appropriate space is provided to ensure full implementation of the educational program (e.g., science labs, media/information center, sufficient number of classrooms, storage areas, etc.)
• adequate space is provided for the school administration and for student support services (e.g., administrative offices, private conference rooms for special education and guidance personnel, offices for guidance counselors and social workers, appropriate nursing space, etc.)
• the school site provides adequate space for outdoor physical education classes and athletic activities; for safe and secure auto parking for teachers, parents, students, and guests; for fire drills; and for the general entrance, egress, and outdoor recreation of students
• the school plant/facility is able to house safely and adequately all school programs unless suitable alternative space has been provided