as of 8/20/12 District is negotiating for property, 1900 Milwaukee Rd
Building Highlights
Grades 4-8
Capacity: 650 Students
- Two Floors
- Separate entrances, drop-off areas, and wings for Grades 4-6 and 7-8
- Expanded off-street drop-off area and expanded parking
- Expanded kitchen to serve as production center for meals for East side primary schools
- Added Cafeteria
- Structure designed to allow as much natural light as possible
- Separate spaces for art, music and electives
- Intervention rooms
- Gymnasium allows for multiple class use, bleacher seating for events
- Secure Entrance Vestibule
- Air conditioning
- Maintenance Repairs to increase efficiency and safety
Academic Advantages of Intermediate Schools
- Research based-intermediate schools proven more effective than middle schools
- An additional student transition is eliminated
- Families have five years of sustained relationships with principals and stafff
- More efficient use of district resources such as specialists, technology
- Additional grade sections allows for greater collaboration between teachers
- Fewer students in each grade will allow more participation in sports and activities
(Old Site) New School Site Identified | Beloit Daily News
Tuesday March 20, 2012
By Hillary Gavan hgavan@beloitdailynews.com
