February 10, 2016 Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA Beverly Middle School Advanced Learning Community
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Beverly Middle School Advanced Learning Community
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Educational Visioning Sessions
1. Large cross-section of educational leaders to review current and future educational practices both locally and globally.
2. Identify design patterns and guiding design principles to support a long-term educational program and planning tool for the district.
8Visioning sessions between September – November 2014
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
21st Century Design Patterns
Flexible Spaces Varied Movable Furniture and WallsDifferentiated instructionFAB Labs
Clusters of Learning 5/6 – 7/8 TeamingCollaboration Amongst Students and Staff TeamingDistributed Leadership
Greeting and Gatekeeping BrandingGatheringCommunity Access
Galleries and Branding
Transparency and Streetscapes Galleries
Indoor/Outdoor Connections Ubiquitous Technology DisplaysAnnouncements
Sustainability
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Guiding Design Principles
Ever Evolving Growth Mindset Safe Place to Learn From MistakesFlexible and Adaptable SpacesFlexible and Adaptable Minds (Students and Teachers)Promotes Development of ResiliencyPersonalized and Differentiated InstructionHigh Expectations
School Without Walls21st century schoolInspires CreativityIndoor/Outdoor ConnectionsExperiential LearningLifelong LearningGrowth and Connection Participation in Global SocietyCommunity Access Extended Day Use
Belonging and Ownership Personalization of NeighborhoodsPersonalization of InstructionUniversal Design: They’re ALL Our KidsAnticipated NeedsIts Your Space, Your ResponsibilityCommunity CohesionBPS = PK-12 (Growing Up in BPS)BrandingHubs of Community and Gathering
Small School Communities, Large School Pride
TeamingSmall School Learning EnvironmentsBelonging and OwnershipIdentity is VisibleWelcoming to students, teams and communitySafety Net and SecurityPart of Something Larger
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Educational Program
1. 40+ Page Document
2. Program developed by Beverly Public Schools
3. Outlines the proposed educational requirements for the new
building design.
4. Program includes design principles and patterns developed
during the educational visioning process.
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
LibraryMediaCenter
Gymnasium
Connection to Outdoor Learning Environment
Connection to Playfields
Auditorium
Creation of Project Based Labs (Maker/Builder Spaces) / Small School Learning Community
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Faculty / Staff Input
10Full day meetings with 5-8 faculty & staff / departments
Spring 2015 – Fall 2015
Design Presentation to entire Middle School Faculty
District Administration Professional Development Meetings
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MAFLOOR 1
Primary Building Entrance
GymnasiumBelow
5/6 Cafeteria
Band/Music
Kitchen/Serving
Admin.
Art.
Stage
Stair
Stair
Ensemble
Library MediaCenter
Auditorium
TeacherWork.
OutdoorLearning Environment
Neighborhood
Maker
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Maker
MakerTech
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MAFLOOR 1
Primary Building Entrance
GymnasiumBelow
5/6 Cafeteria
Band/Music
Kitchen/Serving
Admin.
Art.
Stage
Stair
Stair
Ensemble
Library MediaCenter
Auditorium
TeacherWork.
OutdoorLearning Environment
Neighborhood
Maker
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Maker
MakerTech
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MAFLOOR 1
Primary Building Entrance
GymnasiumBelow
5/6 Cafeteria
Band/Music
Kitchen/Serving
Admin.
Art.
Stage
Stair
Stair
Ensemble
Library MediaCenter
Auditorium
TeacherWork.
OutdoorLearning Environment
Neighborhood
Maker
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Maker
MakerTech
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MAFLOOR 1
Primary Building Entrance
GymnasiumBelow
5/6 Cafeteria
Band/Music
Kitchen/Serving
Admin.
Art.
Stage
Stair
Stair
Ensemble
Library MediaCenter
Auditorium
TeacherWork.
OutdoorLearning Environment
Neighborhood
Maker
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Maker
MakerTech
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MAFLOOR 1
Primary Building Entrance
GymnasiumBelow
5/6 Cafeteria
Band/Music
Kitchen/Serving
Admin.
Art.
Stage
Stair
Stair
Ensemble
Auditorium
TeacherWork.
OutdoorLearning Environment
Neighborhood
Maker
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Maker
MakerTech
LibraryMediaCenter
Connection to Outdoor Learning Environment
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Main Lobby• Inviting / Welcoming Entrance• “See and be Seen”• Transparency (Café/Admin)• Student activity on Display• Student Galleries• Branding
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Main Lobby / Library Media
• Transparency (Library/Balcony)• Student activity on Display• Student Galleries• Branding• Natural Daylighting
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MAFLOOR 1
GymnasiumBelow
5/6 Cafeteria
Band/Music
Kitchen/Serving
Admin.
Art.
Stage
Stair
Stair
Ensemble
Library MediaCenter
Auditorium
TeacherWork.
OutdoorLearning Environment
Neighborhood
Maker
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Maker
MakerTech
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Library Media Center
• Indoor/Outdoor Connections• Natural Daylighting• Adaptable Space
Small/Large Group, Meeting Space/Research / Instruction / Individual reading
• Display space for material/student work
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MAFLOOR 1
GymnasiumBelow
5/6 Cafeteria
Band/Music
Kitchen/Serving
Admin.
Art.
Stage
Stair
Stair
Ensemble
Library MediaCenter
Auditorium
TeacherWork.
OutdoorLearning Environment
Neighborhood
Maker
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Maker
MakerTech
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Cafeteria / Student Center
• Indoor/Outdoor Connections• Natural Daylighting• Continuation of Maker/Builder Space• Display space for material/student work• Instruction area• Neighborhood team meeting area
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Cafeteria / Student Center – View from balcony• Indoor/Outdoor Connections• Natural Daylighting• Continuation of Maker/Builder Space• Display space for material/student work• Instruction area
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
5/6 Cafeteria
Admin.
Lobby
Stair
Maker/BuilderSpace
Tech
WorkArea
SmallGroup
Classroom
WorkArea
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
SPED
SPED - ELL
Language CR
SmallGroup
• Flexible & Adaptable Spaces (Maker/Builder Space• Integration of Arts/Tech (STEAM)• Branding (Makerspace as gateway to Neighborhood)• Display space for material/student work• Transparency (visible connection / inspiration)• Distributed Leadership• Differentiated Instruction
Academic Neighborhood
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
• Project based & research based learning activities (Building/Multi-media/presentation/arts integration)
• Flexible & Adaptable Space (Furniture/storage)• Branding (Makerspace as gateway to Neighborhood)
• Display space for material/student work• Transparency (visible connection / inspiration)• Various writable surfaces• Overhead Power / technology / water
Maker / Builder Space
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Maker / Builder Space – Neighborhood
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Outdoor Learning Environment• Educational Advantages:
• Outdoor dining area• Outdoor amphitheater• Exhibit and work areas• Open green space• Outdoor classroom space• Outdoor science space• Outdoor project space – extension of
maker/builder space• Examples……
• Science: (Raised planting beds, testing cars in physics projects, heat transfer, weather analysis, water features, engineering elements: pulleys, planes, etc.)
• Humanities: (Socratic Debate, drama, poetry, Greek myths)
• Arts: (3D installations, sculpture, etc.)
• Maintain a secure outdoor environment• Defined pathway from drop off area to building
entry• Outdoor holding space for early arrivals and
late departures• Varying elevations of “Educational Zones”: more
clearly defined areas• Direct access from Cafeteria• Maintain privacy from classroom
neighborhoods• Easy access from centralized circulation stairs
for all grade levels• Easy access for maintenance equipment / staff• Greater potential for separate structured
community use
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Outdoor Learning Environment – Cafeteria / Library Media Center
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Upcoming Construction Activity
1. Existing Memorial Building Demolition (Thru March 2016)
2. Installation of new steel piles (Spring 2016)
3. Concrete piles and foundations (Summer-Fall 2016)
4. Erection of structural steel (Fall-Winter 2016)
February 10, 2016Beverly Middle School ‐ Beverly, MA
Questions/Comments?