HS Standards

SCHOOL DESIGN STANDARDS
E L E M E N T A R Y | M I D D L E | K - 8 | H I G H S C H O O L
Albuquerque Public Schools

Department of Facilities Design + Construction
January 1, 2018
School Design Standards 1

2 School Design Standards
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................. 7
GENERAL SITE & FACILITY DESIGN CONCEPTS .................................................................................................... 11
Site Development ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Landscaping .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Site Recreation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Safety / Security Hazards...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
SCHOOL DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY .................................................................................................. 31
General Structural and Exterior Building Components ................................................................................................ 32
Structural System ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Foundations.......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Floors (Slabs / Balconies / Porches)...................................................................................................................................... 32
Walls ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Exterior Openings, Windows, and Translucent Panels ......................................................................................................... 32
Roofs .................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Interior Building Components ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Interior Walls and Partitions ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Interior Floors ....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Ceilings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Acoustical Requirements and Sound Transmission .............................................................................................................. 35
Custodial Areas ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
All Sink Locations (other than restrooms) ............................................................................................................................ 36
Accessibility / Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 36
Interior and Exterior Doors................................................................................................................................................... 37
Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Knox Boxes and Locks ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Interior and Exterior Signage ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Interior Signage .................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Exterior Signage.................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Monument Signs .................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Marquee Signs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Environment For Education ......................................................................................................................................... 39
Plan for Flexibility ................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Communication and Information Technology (IT)................................................................................................................ 39
Zoning and supervision of Common-Use Areas.................................................................................................................... 40
Noisy-Quiet Separation ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
Facility Entrances and Exits .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Corridors and Lobbies .......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Student Lockers .................................................................................................................................................................... 41
RESTROOMS and Drinking Fountains ................................................................................................................................... 41
Portable Classroom Location ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Special Education Program Overview................................................................................................................................... 43
COMMUNITY EDUCATION / AFTER HOUR USE ..................................................................................................................... 46
PROGRAMMED SPACES- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ................................................................................................ 47
Needs Analysis For Standards-Based Elementary School ..................................................................................................... 48
Corridors And Lobby Areas ................................................................................................................................................... 52
Standard Classrooms ............................................................................................................................................................ 52
General Needs For All Elementary School Classroom Spaces............................................................................................... 52
Support Spaces ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
site recreation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63
CHILDREN’S ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS TABLE .......................................................................................................................... 64
PROGRAMMED SPACES- MIDDLE SCHOOL ......................................................................................................... 67
Needs Analysis For Standards-Based MIDDLE School .......................................................................................................... 68
Standard Classrooms ............................................................................................................................................................ 71
General needs for corridors and lobby areas in proximity to classrooms ............................................................................ 71
General needs for all middle school classrooms .................................................................................................................. 71
PROGRAMMED SPACES- PRE K-8 ....................................................................................................................... 91
PROGRAMMED SPACES - HIGH SCHOOL ............................................................................................................ 97
organizational structure into academies and small learning communities (slc’s) ................................................................ 98
APS High School – 2,200 to 2,500 total students.................................................................................................................. 98
Academies ............................................................................................................................................................................ 98
Ninth Grade Academy .......................................................................................................................................................... 98
Upper Grade Career Academies ........................................................................................................................................... 99
Career Academy Precedents: ............................................................................................................................................... 99
Small Learning Communities (SLC’s)..................................................................................................................................... 99
Space Needs summary table .............................................................................................................................................. 100
Central Areas ............................................................................................................................................................. 100
Main Entry .......................................................................................................................................................................... 100
Central Administration ....................................................................................................................................................... 100
Special Education Center .................................................................................................................................................... 102
Media Center...................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Entry / Circulation Desk ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
Collections / Reference Area (Stacks) / Main Library Space ............................................................................................... 103
Librarian’s Office/Work Room ............................................................................................................................................ 104
Conference/Seminar Room/Group Collaborative learning area ........................................................................................ 105
Graphics/AV Production classroom and Lab ...................................................................................................................... 105
Computer labs .................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Professional Room.............................................................................................................................................................. 105
Book Room ......................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Performing Arts Center (PAC) ............................................................................................................................................. 106
Auditorium ......................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Drama Classroom ............................................................................................................................................................... 108
Black Box ............................................................................................................................................................................ 108
Back of House ..................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Physical Education and Competitive Sports ....................................................................................................................... 109
Main Lobby with Ticket Sales and Snack Bar ...................................................................................................................... 109
Main Gym ........................................................................................................................................................................... 110
Main Gym Mezzanines and Bleachers/Adaptive PE (APE)/Multi-Purpose ......................................................................... 111
Auxiliary Gym ..................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Weight Room...................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Wrestling Room .................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Multi-purpose rooms (PE Studio, Cheer, etc) ..................................................................................................................... 113
PE Classroom ...................................................................................................................................................................... 114
PE Locker Rooms ................................................................................................................................................................ 114
Interscholastic (Athletic) Locker Rooms ............................................................................................................................. 115
Athletic Director’s Office (private) ..................................................................................................................................... 115
Pe Instructor Offices (private) ............................................................................................................................................ 116
athletic Coaches’ office area (open workstations) ............................................................................................................. 116
Interscholastic (Athletic) Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 116
Training Room and Therapy Pools ...................................................................................................................................... 117
Ice and Laundry Room ........................................................................................................................................................ 118
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) ................................................................................................................... 118
JROTC multipurpose Classroom ......................................................................................................................................... 118
classroom spaces ................................................................................................................................................................ 119
Air Rifle Storage .................................................................................................................................................................. 119
Drill Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................ 119
Training Aids Storage.......................................................................................................................................................... 119
Property (Uniform) Storage ................................................................................................................................................ 120
Office .................................................................................................................................................................................. 120
Restrooms .......................................................................................................................................................................... 120
Student Activities Center .................................................................................................................................................... 120
Health Center ..................................................................................................................................................................... 121
Student Commons .............................................................................................................................................................. 122
Central Food Service/Cafeteria .......................................................................................................................................... 122
Kitchen ............................................................................................................................................................................... 124

Snack Bar ............................................................................................................................................................................ 125
DECA ................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Storage / Custodial ............................................................................................................................................................. 127
Outside Dining Patio (desireable, but not required) .......................................................................................................... 127
Academy Spaces ........................................................................................................................................................ 127
Academy Administration .................................................................................................................................................... 127
Counseling area .................................................................................................................................................................. 128
conference Room ............................................................................................................................................................... 128
Dining Commons (ninth grade academy only) ................................................................................................................... 129
Academic Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 129
general Classrooms ............................................................................................................................................................ 129
Science Classrooms and Laboratories ................................................................................................................................ 129
Computer Lab ..................................................................................................................................................................... 131
Elective Labs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 131
Special Education Spaces.................................................................................................................................................... 132
Project studio (optional)..................................................................................................................................................... 132
Teacher Home Base ............................................................................................................................................................ 133
Teacher Workroom ............................................................................................................................................................ 133
Specialized Classrooms .............................................................................................................................................. 134
Fine Arts Center (2D and 3D) .............................................................................................................................................. 134
Painting and Drawing ......................................................................................................................................................... 134
Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry ....................................................................................................................................... 135
Computer Graphics ............................................................................................................................................................ 136
Film Studio.......................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Photography ....................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Music Center ...................................................................................................................................................................... 138
Flexible Elective Labs And Other Optional Spaces ..................................................................................................... 139
Tiered Lecture Hall ............................................................................................................................................................. 139
Greenhouse ........................................................................................................................................................................ 139
Career Technical Education ................................................................................................................................................ 139
Culinary Arts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 139
Culinary Arts Lab ................................................................................................................................................................ 139
Culinary Arts café / Dining area .......................................................................................................................................... 141
Culinary Arts Program Support Space ................................................................................................................................ 141
Family and Consumer Science (Home Economics) ............................................................................................................. 141
Business Education ............................................................................................................................................................. 142
Technology Education (CAD and Graphic Arts, Woods Technology, Metals Technology, Transportation Technology)..... 142
Technology Education Lab .................................................................................................................................................. 144
Other School Support ................................................................................................................................................. 145
Education Program Storage................................................................................................................................................ 145
MDF and IDF rooms ............................................................................................................................................................ 145
IT Office/computer maintenance space ............................................................................................................................. 145
Custodial Space .................................................................................................................................................................. 146
Site Recreation ................................................................................................................................................................... 146
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................................... 149
Appendix A. High School Space Table .................................................................................................................. 150
Appendix B. SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS ...................................................................................... 162
Conceptual Drawings.......................................................................................................................................................... 162
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS .................................................................................... 165
MIddle SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS .............................................................................................. 167
high SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS ................................................................................................... 169
Appendix C. Student Health equipment .............................................................................................................. 171
Appendix D. Food Service ..................................................................................................................................... 172
Appendix E. Kitchen Appliance Guidelines........................................................................................................... 173
Appendix F. Active Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 174
Appendix G. Kiln Standards .................................................................................................................................. 175
Approved Electric Kiln Manufacturer (or approved equal) for all Elementary, Middle, and High Schools ......................... 175
Electric Kiln Model and Required Accessories .................................................................................................................... 175
Other important electric kiln Information: ......................................................................................................................... 175

Approved Gas Kiln Manufacturer (or approved equal) for High Schools ........................................................................... 176
Gas Kiln Model and Required Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 176
Appendix H. Ice Machine Standard for High School Athletics .............................................................................. 177
Indigo™ Series 606 Ice Cube Machine ................................................................................................................................ 177
Indigo™ Series 606 Ice Cube ............................................................................................................................................... 178
Appendix I. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................... 180
Wood Technology Equipment List (suggested) .................................................................................................................. 180
METALS Technology Equipment List (suggested) ............................................................................................................... 180
Transportation Technology Equipment List (suggested) .................................................................................................... 181
Appendix J. Transportation ................................................................................................................................. 182
Appendix K. Sign standards ................................................................................................................................. 186
Appendix L. JROTC at middle school level ........................................................................................................... 187
Appendix M. Library Services and Instructional Materials Recommendations for K-5 Libraries ..........................188
6.27.30.16 N MAC .............................................................................................................................................................. 188
NM SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM STANDARDS AND APS STATUS REPORT RUBRIC ............................................................ 188
Appendix N. Library Services and Instructional Materials Recommendations for High School Libraries .............190
6.27.30.16 NMAC ............................................................................................................................................................... 190
NM SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM STANDARDS AND APS STATUS REPORT RUBRIC ............................................................ 190

INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW
This one-volume design standards replaces the individual separate school and site standards previously
published by the Albuquerque Public Schools [APS]. This volume’s functions are manifold:
• It will serve as guideline for new as well as existing facility renovations for all sites and
buildings.
• It outlines broad and specific criteria to support the educational and other needs of
the district.
• It addresses adequacy, health and safety, and maintainability.
• It is informed by current, adopted APS facility and curriculum practices, national
standards, and the aggregate input from a committee composed of APS
administrative personnel, content area experts, principals, and community
representatives.
• It is organized to outline minimum, general expectations and approaches for ALL
buildings and sites serving all grade levels and those staff serving them.
• It presents very specific requirements for ALL buildings and sites for each school level
or educational/organizational paradigm: Elementary, Middle, K-8, High School
• It shall be used in accordance with and complementary to all published building
system and component standards published in the Department’s website. Clickable
links below:
Aluminum Storefront Specification Playground Standards
Carpet Tile Specifications Polished Concrete Finishing

Custom Plastic Laminate Casework
Portable Building Electrical and Special Systems Service Blueprint – E-201
Standards
Door Hardware Standards Portable Building Electrical and Special Systems Service Blueprint – E-202
Electrical Design Standards
Glazing and Window Standards Solar PV Guidelines
Mechanical Design Standards Roofing Design Guidelines & Specifications
Mechanical Design Standards Appendix A Roof Drain No Hub Coupling
Key to parenthetical and related supplementary notations:

*** Refers to information complementing or expanding the more general policy or standard.
LEED®: Refers to elements of the LEED® for Schools process that will possibly influence the approach, execution, or options evaluated for the
referenced policy or standard.
FD+C and M&O Notes: Refers to information that directly impacts the department of Facilities Design + Construction (FD+C) and Maintenance
& Operations (M&O) and often provides some restrictions or lessons learned to be used in executing the standard.
School Design Standards

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ACKNOWLEGEMENT + CONTRIBUTORS
Area Expertise Name Title

Educational Zone Heads Gabriella Blakey Z1 - Associate Superintendent
Sheri Jett Z1 - Superintendent of Schools
Antonio Gonzales Z2 - Associate Superintendent
Gene Saavedra Z2 - Superintendent of Schools
Yvonne Garcia Z3 - Associate Superintendent
Rachel Vigil Z3 - Superintendent of Schools
Troy Hughes Z4 - Associate Superintendent
Chris Sanchez Z4 - Superintendent of Schools
Transportation Royce Binns Senior Director, Transportation
Lynn Carl Manager, Transportation
IT Paul Romero Chief Technology Officer
Jason Johnson Exec. Director, Technology
Food Service Sandra Kemp Executive Director, Food Service
JROTC Michael Beno Manzano HS, JROTC
Major Koerber Interim APS Military Instructor
DECA Eric Strauss Teacher, Vocational Ed at ABQ High
Culinary Arts Deborah Zamora Teacher, Vocational Ed at West Mesa HS
Library Services Rachel Altobelli Director of Library Services
Nursing Sharon Guerra Director of Nursing Services
Counseling Vicki Price Director of Health/Mental Health Services
Fine Arts Gina Rasinski Director, Fine Arts
Denise Rudd Elementary Visual Arts Manager
Science Valerie Varoz Teacher, Science Dept Head at Sandia HS
School Police Steve Gallegos Executive Director, School Police
Paul Brady Lieutenant, School Police
School / Comm Gardens Cynthia Grajeda Wellness Coordinator
SPED Lucinda Sanchez SPED Associate Superintendent
Elvira Lopez Senior Planner, CMP
Athletics Kenny Barreras Director, Athletics
PE Chris Sanchez Superintendent of Schools
Gene Saavedra Superintendent of Schools
Facilities Design + Construction Karen Alarid Director
Sayre Gerhart PM/ Staff Architect
Denise Hammer Construction Manager
Roldan Pasion PM/ Staff Architect
Faye Rogers PM/ Staff Architect
Farrokh Rostami kia Student Intern

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The information is for specific site and facility parameters not covered in the more “performance based”
standards that follow. Requirements for all projects:
1. The contract Architect / Engineer (A/E) shall coordinate all work with the Department of Facilities
Design and Construction (FD+C) Project Manager and participate in a School Building Committee
process.
2. A utilization will be provided to the A/E by APS FD+C and Capital Master Plan (CMP) prior to the
design of each Project. The CMP utilization will define the specific spaces required for each project.
The APS Standards will define the square footage and character requirements for each of the
specified spaces.
3. The school facility shall accommodate the education of all children, including students in programs
for Social Emotional Services (SES1, SES2), Intensive Global Support (Level 1 and Level 2), and Social
and Communication Support Services (SCS1, SCS2, and SCS3). Standard “neighborhood” special
education requirements are separately defined programs for the purpose of this document and are
included in this facility. It will be completely accessible to all students, staff, and visitors as required
in the governing building codes.
4. Grade level accommodations:
a Elementary School kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (Some schools have pre-K)
b Middle School 6th, 7th and 8th grades
c K-8 School kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th , 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
d High School 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
5. If a new facility is constructed in multiple phases, the permanent core shall be constructed in Phase
1 and shall provide all specialized spaces needed to operate as a fully functioning school. The
construction of a Phase 2 shall be possible with as little disruption as possible to permanent and
portable spaces in Phase 1.
6. The contracted A/E will thoroughly review files of the APS Real Estate Director to ensure that legal
description, boundary description, vacations, easements, rights-of-way, property lines, and zoning
issues are clarified. If available, existing surveys, drainage plans, and public infrastructure plans are
generally on file with FD+C.
7. The contracted A/E will meet to clarify with the City / County / utility companies on drainage, street
access, zoning, utility availability, sector development (or other area plan restrictions), fire
protection, easements, right-of-way, and other applicable considerations.
8. Where known, APS will notify the A/E of extension requirements for telephone, cable, or power
from substation; water / sewer line taps requirements; fire hydrant requirements; up and down
stream storm water requirements; number of meters APS will allow; and street extensions.
9. These standards do not specifically address furnishings. The contract Architect will coordinate the
configuration of spaces requiring furnishings with the assigned FD+C’s Staff Interior Designer.
10. The A/E and FD+C Interiors Department will coordinate and agree on colors, surfaces, and level of
material quality based on these standards and allotted budget. Once settled, FD+C will then share
the information with the School Building Committee.
11. All new stand-alone buildings shall follow the sustainability process developed by the U.S. Green
Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED® for Schools for New
Construction and Major Renovations. The district strives for all stand-alone new school buildings to

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meet a minimum of LEED® for Schools Silver Certification. Policies and Standards influenced by the
LEED® process are noted when possible.
12. The A/E shall consider and employ the principles of Universal Design.

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GENERAL
GENERAL SITE & FACILITY DESIGN CONCEPTS
GENERAL SITE &

FACILITY DESIGN
CONCEPTS

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GENERAL
School Sites
Situated on adequate area of land in a primarily residential area; ideal land sizes of recent schools:
a Elementary School 10 acres

b Middle School 20 -25 acres
c K-8 School 25 acres
d High School 45-50 acres
School Facilities
1. An enclosed circulation school with the following gross square feet of circulation for permanent
facilities. Areas of recently constructed schools.
a Elementary School 79,000 gsf

b Middle School 170,000 gsf
c K-8 School 217,000 gsf
d High School 349,000 gsf
• In addition to the permanent building, the site should be able to accommodate a

stated quantity of future portables during programming.
• Provide a safe environment that promotes learning opportunities in accordance with
relevant codes and ordinances.
• Provide opportunities to adjust to programmatic (instructional and community) and
technological changes:
o Flexibility of existing spaces to meet a number of purposes.
o Ability to expand.
o Ability to accommodate new communication and information technologies into
learning environments.
2. Organized in clear and consistent manner featuring:
• Centralized common-use facilities (media center, cafeteria/kitchen, restrooms, and
workrooms).
• Natural light to learning areas.
• Separation of noisy from quiet activities.
• Ease of supervision and security (controlled building access - control of functions,
after-hour use).
• Accessibility for the physically impaired.
3. Meet specific instructional and functional needs of specified activities.
4. Administrative space for all office staff as defined and listed in each respective programmed spaces/
charts.
5. Support spaces defined and listed in each respective programmed spaces/ charts.
6. Gymnasiums as defined and listed in each respective programmed spaces/ charts.
7. Special education classrooms and support spaces as required. Special Education demographics may
increase the size/design of school. See Special Education Program Overview and Appendix B for
Special Education space standards.

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School Sites and Schools
• Accommodate the enumerated number of student population dictated by CMP’s
GENERAL
Utilization Study/ Projections. The table below depicts recently built ground-up
schools:
a Elementary School 650 student-base population with ability to increase / accommodate 1000 students using
portable classrooms (permanent area for 8 ; interim area for up to 12 portable classrooms)
b Middle School 1,200 student-base population with ability to increase to 1,500 students using portable
classrooms (permanent area for 8 to 12 portable classrooms)
c PreK-8 School 1,200 student-base population with ability to increase to 1,500 students using portable
classrooms (permanent area for 8 to 12 portable classrooms)
d High School 2,100 student-base population with ability to increase to 2,650 students using permanent or
portable classrooms (permanent area for 8 to 12 portable classrooms)
1. Be adaptable as center for community use and education, fine arts education, and/or before and
after-school program development.
2. Be located in areas convenient to the student population in a manner that minimizes busing and
provides student, parent, and community controlled safe pedestrian and vehicle access to the
school.
3. Be designed for cost effective operation and maintenance.
4. Provide a pleasant environment for students, teachers, and staff and be a positive addition to the
community.
5. APS reserves the right to exceed the PSFA Adequacy Standards for site and facility areas noted in
this document, desired by the Design Assistance Committee, and approved by APS FD+C.
6. Allow for team teaching options in part of each group of classrooms. (Use of extra wide double
doors has worked well in many schools.)
7. Restrooms distributed to be convenient to students and staff.
8. Courtyard(s) that can be used for educational purposes.

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GENERAL SITE AND FACILITY DESIGN STANDARDS
Refer also to each individual school level standards (Elementary School, Middle School, K-8, and High
GENERAL
School).
SITE DEVELOPMENT
Schools shall be safely accessible for pedestrians and vehicles.
School sites shall be developed to enhance the educational environment and project a positive image
to the surrounding community.
Elements of site development include the harmonious blend of the following elements for the school
site, perimeters, parking lots, and adjacent streets. Aesthetic appeal and ease of maintenance are
paramount concerns.
Consider the location, proximity, and acoustically- separating noisy building mechanical equipment
with respect to adjacent neighbors.
LEED®: Illuminate areas as required for safety, comfort, and expected night use to minimize glare onto neighboring land or to sky. Put lighting
on timer to allow shut-off.
*** Areas adjacent to an existing or planned housing development shall be buffered from the houses. Drainage or blow sand impact on
neighbors is not allowed. Consider impacts of fugitive dust and storm water run-off in project planning.
 Off-Site Student Pedestrian Access

APS and contract A/E shall work closely with the City Police Department, County Sheriff's
Department, and City and County Transportation Planners, local Fire Marshal, APS
Transportation, APS Risk Management / Bus Loading and Unloading Zone (BLUZ) team to
identify and eliminate any hazardous walking conditions.
 Access Streets
Access streets shall have sufficient signals and signs to permit safe pedestrian entrance to and
exits from the school area.
*** The need for crossing zones, speed bumps, flashing lights, and school zone signage will be resolved with APS FD+C, APS
Transportation, and the City of Albuquerque (or local entity).
 Off-Site Sidewalks
Sidewalks along APS property perimeter adjoining streets shall be available for safety of
pedestrians where required by zoning agency. These sidewalks shall provide barrier-free access.
Connections to adjacent residential areas from the APS site should be considered if allowed by
zoning, provides safe approach to the school, and does not encourage “park and walk” use of
adjacent neighborhood streets.
LEED®: If public bus service is available, consider provisions to safely provide student / staff / parent access to bus stop. LEED points
are available if ½ mile to light rail or ¼ mile to bus transit routes.
 On-Site Pedestrian Access

Paved sidewalks shall connect all school activity areas (to provide accessibility and avoid undue
maintenance in interior areas from mud or sand).

 On-Site Bicycle Use
Provide fencing (lockable) around a concrete pad for bicycle storage.
GENERAL
LEED®: Bike amenities qualify for points.
 On-Site Sidewalks
Provide adequate and accessible on-site paved sidewalks between school areas
including portables. The pedestrian entry to the site shall be clearly defined.
 Disabled Accessibility
Provide access to facilities for the disabled such as ramps, handrails, and curb at building
entrances, parking areas, playgrounds, and pedestrian walks in accordance with the
New Mexico Building Code, American National Standards Institute, specifications for
designing buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by people with physical
disabilities.
***Provide easy access to the main office and to key public-use spaces (gyms, appropriate restrooms, performance area,
likely voting location, media center, etc.). Access needs to have appropriate parking area; a drop-off space; have no
barriers; be well lit; and not compromise general building security.
LEED®: Having joint use space with easy access can qualify for points.
 Main Entry
For security, limit the number of school access points. The main entrance to buildings or
building complexes shall be clearly defined by employing, primarily, architectural
elements, and, secondarily, reinforced by landscaping, directional signage, and other
means. Signage shall clearly identify car, bus, delivery, parking for persons with
disabilities, and drop-off areas; different parking areas; location of accessible routes;
and route to the office.
***Some recent school construction have featured for some signage to be translated into Spanish. Verify with building
committee.
Provide one flagpole that is a minimum of 20’ tall with sheathed metallic flag-snaps. Do
not use Flagpoles with shafts constructed of more than one piece, fiberglass or steel or
poles that are tilted.
The school shall have an integral sign mounted on the building with the name of the
school and the street number. The school may also have a free standing monument sign
with the name of the school and street number located near the street. The monument
sign is not to be confused with a marquee sign (refer to Standard 2.3.9 Exterior Signage).
 Vehicular Access
There shall be clear, separate, distinct and safe on-site circulation paths for
pedestrians, school buses and staff, visitor, and service vehicles. Multiple access
points for vehicles are preferred.
M&O Notes: Posts for signs to be #3 U-channel. Sign hardware shall be vandal guard. Fence mounted signs to have 0.35”
aluminum plates. All traffic signs for directions, safety, traffic control, and ADA will be installed by general contractor.
 Bus Loading / Unloading

During programming, confirm the number of buses at a school with APS Transportation.

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Strive to provide separate bus loading/unloading zones accommodating the required
GENERAL
number of buses for that school that do not conflict with other vehicular or pedestrian
pathways and provides for the safe loading and unloading of students.
The loading area shall be able to accommodate up to 80% of the school population in a
safe and orderly manner and load students from the curb directly into the bus door
without passing between or behind buses or cars. General buses are 36’-6” long and 8’-
0” wide and require a turning radius of 50’. Confirm the projected number of students
and buses based on the school’s projected student population. Provide curb access area
for the projected number of SPED buses with lifts (check with transportation regarding
the size of the buses to be used at each particular site) as well as after-school daycare
vans.
• Design bus lanes per bus configurations and turning radius requirements.
o See Appendix for bus configurations and turning radius requirements.
• Provide separate bus lanes from parent drop off and pick up lane.
• Provide a separate drop off for wheel chair busses (Typically is a mid-size bus).
• Bus boarding zones:
o Provide a fence at boarding zones.
o Prevent pedestrians going between busses.
o Think about how the younger students will find the bus. Consider color coding.
• Consider new technology (swipe on and off buses) at bus loading area.
*** The contract A/E is required to meet with APS Transportation and BLUZ team for approval of the bus loading area
layout and entry / egress turning schemes.
***The contract A/E shall confirm with APS CMP and Transportation the intensity of bus lane use.
For more information regard the dimensions and turning radius please refer to Appendix J.
 Student Drop-Off / Pick-Up

There shall be a separate area for the drop-off and pick-up of students by individual
vehicles that shall not conflict with other vehicular or pedestrian pathways and provides
for the safe loading and unloading of students. This has been a consistent safety
concern for schools as the number of walking students have tend to diminish. The area
should allow for a right door exit from the vehicle to the curb. Employ fencing to control
pedestrians from walking in front of waiting cars. No parent cars in bus lanes.
*** To the extent possible, provide the length of the drop-off roadway to accommodate stated amount of vehicles cued
for pick up and drop off; to be discussed with BLUZ Committee.
 Vehicular Entrances / Exits

Vehicular entrances and exits shall be safe for traffic flow. If possible, buses should not
be dependent on other on-site traffic movement in order to exit, since buses all exit at
the same time turning both directions from the site drives.
 Service / Emergency Access

Appropriate access to all areas of the site by service, garbage, and emergency vehicles
shall be properly identified. Design of surfaces for maintenance vehicles shall be
appropriate for the weight and clearance. Truck access to the kitchen and garbage
trucks will not pass through general pedestrian or play areas. Design dumpster area and
garbage truck approach per City of Albuquerque details.
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***The contract A/E’s will meet with local Fire Department to determine access points for fire trucks to site. Allow for fire
hose access to all parts of the school and fire trucks to portable area. Access to the nurse’s office shall be direct and easily
identifiable for emergency medical personnel. APS Nursing Services has requested a reserved area for emergency medical
service vehicles at every school.
 Street / Parking Area Condition

Streets and parking areas shall be paved with appropriate profile for vehicles using
them. Discuss with BLUZ committee as to jurisdictional responsibilities of these subject
adjacent areas.
LEED®: Design recommendations relating to pervious paving areas and water harvesting impact scoring.
 Portable Buildings
If expressly stated as a consideration during programming, there shall be sufficient room
for ingress and egress of portable buildings to the site.
*** Provide 32’ improved access lane with straight-in clearance of 96’ for doubles and 60’ for singles. Access lane gate
shall be 30’ wide.
 Parking
There shall be adequate, safe parking for staff and visitors. Parking areas shall be paved and
separate from other access ways. Parking areas shall be equipped with LED security lighting
(including rough-ins for security cameras as afforded and needed). Design lighting in compliance
with New Mexico Night Sky Protection Act, City Ordinances and Neighborhood Regulation and
per APS Electrical Design Standards.
 Parking Standards and Signage

 Provide 3 designated parking spaces with signs for the principal and 2 other
personnel to be determined during design.
 Provide 20 - 30 visitor parking spaces with signage. Prefer visitor parking and
part of staff parking centralized for control of access to the office.
 Provide 1 designated with sign parking space for APS police.
 Provide a designated parking area with signage for 1.5 spaces for each teacher
and staff member. Prefer visitor parking and possibly part of staff parking
centralized for control of access to the office.
 Schools require a minimum of 3 parking spaces next to kitchen door for early
morning arrival, and require 3 - 8 parking spaces designated with signage for
kitchen staff near the kitchen area. Check with Food and Nutrition Services for
required kitchen parking spaces during design.
 Install signage in kitchen parking lot. School needs signage for delivery zone and
to prevent others from parking in their area.
 A/E shall confirm parking requirements for other agencies (social services, city
daycare, etc.) with school administration.
 Number of parking spaces for disabled shall be as required per most restrictive
code designated and dispersed between staff and visitor lots.
 Provide an M&O parking space with sign.

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 Provide an emergency vehicle parking space with sign.
 Provide signs for parent drop-off lane indicating direction of travel and no
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parking.
 Provide signs for bus lane indicating buses only, no private vehicles or parking.
 Provide signage at entrances to direct visitors to the Principals office. “Visitors
must report to the School office”.
 Provide signage for green vehicles and/or signage required for LEED points [eg.
tobacco use prohibition, facilities community use availability, etc.]
*** M&O Notes: Posts for signs to be #3 U-channel. Sign hardware shall be vandal-guard. Fence mounted signs to have
3.5” aluminum plates. All traffic signs for directions, safety, traffic control, and ADA will be installed by general
contractor. The signs that are mounted on buildings to be attached on all corners of the sign and high enough to prevent
graffiti or vandalism. Identification numbers or letters of school names etc. will be high enough off ground and adhered
sufficiently to inhibit vandalizing.
LEED®: The nature of parking needs for APS violates the parking principles of LEED® to reduce parking impact and reliance
on one driver vehicles.
 Special Event Parking

To the extent permitted by budget and site area, A/E shall consider accommodation of
visitor [or spillover] parking for special events. These areas need not necessarily be
paved.
LEED®: If site is near commercial / retail development, APS should consider negotiations with business owners to use their
parking for special APS events.
LANDSCAPING
Site landscaping shall require minimal maintenance and water conservation. APS site
maintenance personnel should be able to maintain all site landscaping with existing district
equipment. Avoid raised or steep lawn areas requiring small mower use.
Plant material shall provide shade, visual screening, wind protection, and aesthetic qualities for
the building and surrounding area. Ideally, strive to landscape 7-15% of the school site with
indigenous trees and planted areas (not including a grass field).
Other considerations:
• Minimize use of water and consider water harvesting to assist plant survival.
• Types and placement of plantings.
• Irrigation systems.
• Irrigated landscaping immediately adjacent to buildings is not allowed.
M&O Note: Avoid loose rock or gravel ground cover near windows and artificial stucco surfaces.
LEED®: Mulching of trimmings, grass, and leaves; use of captured rainwater; efficiency of irrigation system; or modem control of
irrigation system comply with scoring elements.
 The following areas shall be landscaped

 Parking lots (break up the visual expanse of paving).
 Perimeters of the school facing public right-of-ways (on APS property).

 Public areas (courts, plaza, between wings, permanent portable area).
 Outside learning areas.
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 Playgrounds and fields – see playground section for size. (Refer to the APS Site
Design Directives for APS grass mix or turf type.)
M&O Note: Provide tree wells with mulch in grass areas and with sufficient open dirt around them in hard surface areas
to deter uplifting of surface.
M&O Note: Provide for remote control of irrigation system controllers. For new systems provide the conduit, pull wire
and electrical to allow for this connection to occur.
• Landscape and Site Design Directives
Plan Review:
• APS requires review by representatives of both FD+C and Grounds and Maintenance.
Plantings:
• Emphasize use of tree plantings, both ornamental and shade, and large-scale shrubs.
• Avoid ornamental shrub plantings.
o Use sparingly and only to emphasize the primary building entrance.
o APS Grounds Department cannot maintain shrub beds and shrub plantings, and
cannot perform weeding, deadheading, or apply chemical herbicide or pesticide
applications that extensive ornamental shrub beds require.
• Prohibited trees and shrubs:
o The following trees and shrubs shall not be planted on APS property:
o Green and white ashes
o Elms (except hybrid elms)
o Kentucky coffee tree and aspen trees
o Spruces
o Golden rain tree
o Black locust
o Sugar and silver maple
o Poplars, cottonwoods
o Box elder (except sensation maple)
o Willows (except desert willow)
o Russian olives
o Pyracantha
o Ponderosa pine
o Piñon pine
o Sycamores
o Oleander
o Junipers
o Cotoneasters
o Euonymous
• Ornamental Native Grass and Native Grass Re-Veg Seeding
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o Landscape designs shall use native grass re-veg seeding in perimeter areas of a site
that are not accessible to students.
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o Use native grass seeding as an ornamental landscape treatment only in irrigated

areas.
• Specify establishment period and fencing requirements. Plan requirements:
o Shade trees shall be a minimum 2.5” caliper or larger.
o Ornamental trees (flowering pear, flowering plum, etc.) shall be a minimum 2”
caliper or larger.
o All shrubs shall be a minimum 5 gallon or larger.
o Tree wells located in paved areas shall have a minimum interior area of 10’ x 10’.
o All trees planted in turf areas shall receive a minimum of 2” depth and 6’ diameter
bark mulch ring at the base of the tree. The bark shall be kept back away from the
trunk of the tree to prevent rotting.
o Design all landscape areas so that there is no site run-off or irrigation water.
Mulch:
• All landscape areas shall receive aggregate mulches as ground cover in the form of
gravel mulches and/or crusher fines.
o Minimum depth of all gravel mulches shall be 2” depth and the minimum depth of
all crusher fine mulches shall be 3’ depth.
o All mulch areas shall receive filter fabric unless the mulch is crusher fines that are
installed in high traffic areas. APS Grounds will determine whether filter fabric is
required or not.
o Aggregate mulch sizes shall be limited to the smallest size aggregate that is
practical for each specific application.
o Aggregate mulches larger than 1” size will not be allowed on APS properties
except for use on steep slope areas (3:1 and greater) and drainage areas. Crusher
fines shall not be used in areas steeper than 10:1 and in areas that are used for
conveying drainage or temporarily holding storm water run-off. See the APS
Drainage Design Directives for requirements in these areas.
o Organic mulches are not allowed on district properties except for the use of bark
mulch rings at tree plantings.
 Playfields and Athletic Fields

• Grass sod shall be limited to use on playfields and athletic fields only. Ornamental turf
shall not be used on APS district properties.
• Any fields less than one acre shall be required to install synthetic turf. See synthetic
turf design directives.
• Sodded turf may be used on fields sized one acre or larger.
• Plan Requirements:
o Note the turf grass species on the construction drawings and do not include in the
written specifications.
o Turf grass species shall be limited to Bluegrass species mix unless otherwise prior
approved by the APS Grounds Department (for example: Bluegrass-Bermuda grass
mix). Turf species mixes such as ‘Park Blend” shall not be used on APS District
properties. Turf species shall be noted on the construction drawings and shall not
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be included in the written specifications.
o Grass seeding shall not be used on playfields and athletic fields.
o Specify establishment period and fencing requirements.
o All sodded areas shall have a concrete mow curb.
o Separate all turf areas from all street curbs by a porous landscape buffer of ¼”
minus crusher fines. The buffer shall be a minimum of 18’ wide and 6’deep. The
top surface of the buffer shall be two inches below the top of the mow curb and
two inches below the top of the street curb.
• Irrigation and Water Audit
o All sodded turf areas shall have full head to head coverage irrigation systems (See
Irrigation Design Directives).
o Design all landscape areas so that there is no site run-off of irrigation water.
o All turf playfields and athletic fields of one acre or greater shall have an irrigation
system water audit performed prior to the installation of the sodded turf. Submit a
copy of the water audit to APS Grounds Department for review prior to installation
of the sodded turf. Any installed irrigation system that does not meet the
minimum audit requirements shall be modified and a re-audit performed and
approved prior to the installation of sodded turf.
 Artificial Turf Design Directives

• Any field one acre or less shall be required to have artificial turf installed.
• See APS Playground Standards.
• Slit Film Synthetic Turf – Use for athletic or play field applications with the following
criteria:
o Smaller fields – 50,000 square feet or less. i.e. elementary schools
o Where much of the foot traffic will be in flat shoes
o Baseball/softball fields
o Multipurpose fields
o High traffic areas
o Areas that require G-max testing
• Monofilament Synthetic Turf – Use for any athletic or play field application with the
following criteria:
o Fields larger than 30,000 square feet such as sports fields
o Soccer/football fields
o Multipurpose fields
o Areas that require G-max testing
• Landscape only synthetic grass surfacing: Use primarily in areas such as courtyards,
plazas, landscape areas that don’t require G-max testing.
• Irrigation is required where trees and shrubs are planted in or adjacent to the
synthetic turf.
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• Drainage requirements apply for synthetic turf areas the same as grass.
• Specifications for these synthetic turfs include:
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o Submit for approval prior to fabrication.

o Manufacturer qualifications include:
 Shall have 100 fields in play for at least two years.
 Shall have installed a minimum of 5 fields that are at least 8 years old, equal to
the warranty period.
 Shall have a minimum of 5 installations in the State of New Mexico.
o Installer qualifications include:
 Company shall specialize in performing the work and shall provide competent
workers skilled in this specific type of synthetic grass installation.
 Installer shall be certified by the manufacturer and licensed.
 Irrigation System Design Directive

There shall be fully automatic underground sprinkler systems with vandal-proof
sprinkler heads that cover all play fields, lawns, and planting areas. All sprinkler systems
shall be automatic and can be controlled remotely. (See APS Site Design Directives on the
FD+C website.)
Process Requirements:
• Prior to starting irrigation designs for any new or existing APS district property,
contact the APS Irrigation Supervisor with APS Grounds Department to discuss the
design scope, intent, equipment required, etc.
o APS Irrigation Supervisor must approve all irrigation designs prior to bidding or
construction.
o The APS Irrigation Supervisor must be represented at all pre-construction
conferences and must be present for all required irrigation testing and for the final
project walk-through meetings.
• Provide the contractor with copies of the APS Irrigation Pressure Test Forms for use
during all irrigation inspections. (Forms attached).
• Provide an irrigation audit for all high water use turf areas.
o High water use turf areas less than one acre are not allowed on APS District
properties.
Plan Requirements:
• All irrigation plans shall meet the requirements of local ordinances.
o Whenever an irrigation plan involved modification to an existing irrigation system,
the existing system shall be modified as necessary to bring the existing system into
compliance with Plumbing Code requirements for backflow prevention.
• All irrigation systems shall have a separate water meter, to the extent practical.
• In all cases, irrigation systems with high water turf areas or large planted areas shall
have separate water meters.
• The following statement shall appear on the face of each irrigation plan:

o “At the time of final acceptance, the Contractor shall demonstrate to the
Landscape Architect and the Owner, that the operating pressure at each head has
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been adjusted to match the specified design operating pressure for each valve.”
• The APS Irrigation Supervisor shall approve the selection of all irrigation product
brands and models. All irrigation plans shall state the following information:
o Control valve number. Irrigation control valves shall be labeled numerically.
o Valve brand and model number.
o Irrigation head brand and model number.
o Irrigation head nozzle size.
o Irrigation head spacing.
o Irrigation head gallons per minute.
o Total gallons per minute for each valve and for the total project.
o Design operating pressure at the head.
o Precipitation rate at design operating pressure.
o Length of time required to operate valves in order to apply 0.33 inches of water.
• The APS Irrigation Supervisor shall approve the selection of the specific type of
controller and size of controller.
o Place controllers in a fenced enclosure along with the backflow device.
o Irrigation controllers shall not be placed inside of buildings or inside of walled
enclosures unless approved by APS.
• Design irrigation systems with capacity to place 2 inches of water per week on high
water use turf grasses.
o The water shall be applied in a six day period during a watering window from 10
PM to 7 AM.
• Provide reduced pressure backflow prevention devices in an insulated, heated hot
box at all irrigation points of connection.
o Extend electrical service to the hot box location.
o If electrical is not available the APS Supervisor shall decide on an alternative
solution.
o To the extent practical, install hot boxes and irrigation controllers in the same
location and inside a standard APS fenced enclosure.
o The use of PVB’s and AVB’s will not be allowed on APS District properties.
• Bubbler heads shall be low flow pressure compensating bubblers.
o Drip irrigation systems will not be used on APS District properties unless prior
approval is provided by APS Grounds Department.
o Irrigation systems on slopes shall be designed so that heads at the bottom of the
slope are on separate valves from heads on the side and top of the slope.
• Irrigation systems shall be designed so that there is no off-site run-off of irrigation
water.
***Provide separate metering for irrigation and domestic water systems with back flow prevention. Irrigation metering
shall be water only. Sprinkler controls shall be in an outside vandal-proof vault.
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 Walkways / Gathering Areas
High pedestrian traffic areas shall be paved.
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*** For accessibility, walkway slopes shall comply with accessibility standards for children.
 Outdoor Seating
Seating is required in high pedestrian areas. An outdoor learning area will have seating
for 40 students with a shade structure. Outdoor learning spaces are not used if they
don’t include shade.
Consider an outdoor performance area with electrical and data outlets. Slope all
concrete seats for best drainage.
M&O Note: Provide skateboard deterrents on all low walls, seating, and other structures that could be targeted by skate
boarders. Modular play units of recycled material are acceptable except for slides. (Slides have had high UV degradation
rate and vandalism in past.)
 Developed Area
The school shall be developed as completely as practical with building area, landscaping,
traffic areas, hard-surface play areas, and pedestrian ways with the intent of minimizing
vacant, dirt areas.
LEED®: If open area is not developed, consider returning area to native or adaptive vegetation to restore habitat.
** Non-landscaped areas impose legal storm water and fugitive dust control issues on APS.
 Student Gardens
When wished by the school and budget-permitting, an area shall be set aside for a student
garden. In design, work with the APS school garden coordinator.
• School gardens are located at all school levels, although most are elementary schools.
The school garden must have principal support.
o Size for manageability. Consider sunlight and irrigation.
• Coordinate with M+O regarding irrigation.
o Quick coupler valve with main line installation is the preferred option. Second
option is a quick coupler tied to irrigation system and coordinated timing with
M+O. Third option is a building hose bib.
o All irrigation and equipment must be installed through an APS-approved contract
for M+O to repair or maintain.
• See APS school garden coordinator for construction details for recessed garden bed,
an accessible raised planter, and a quick coupler valve.
o Raised planters are recommended for accessibility and may be constructed of
concrete, CMU, non-toxic wood or straw bales.
o Planters should be no wider than 3 feet.
• Site water flow should be towards the garden area to conserve water.
o Consider water quality of rainwater; water catchment systems are not
recommended.
• A greenhouse is an instructional space used for growing plants.
o Provide an adjacent outdoor work area, such as a patio or garden space.
o Provide a utility sink with drain boards and threaded faucet.
If skylights or high windows are provided, include motorized blinds to control
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daylighting.
 A greenhouse should include: a door lock, shelving, ventilation, 3 foot entrance
to greenhouse for wheel chair accessibility with a 6 foot turning radius, 2 foot
deep shelves.
 Add irrigation inside (hydrant) and outside of greenhouse, with a timer (battery
operated) to control water.
 Drainage Design Directives
The site shall be graded to ensure effective drainage directed away from buildings,
pedestrian traffic, and congregation areas.
***Due to requirements of new federal regulations for storm water pollution protection, leaving large areas in bare soil is
no longer acceptable. Recommendation shall plant perimeter areas in native grasses and provide a permanent irrigation
system to support initial germination and allow for sustaining the area in drought conditions.
• Drainage requirements
o Water shall not discharge over sidewalks except by sheet flow.
o Discharge on the north side of a building shall be avoided over walks or traffic
areas.
o Drainage shall be removed by adequate catch basins and drainpipes.
o Roof drainage shall be directed away from the building and not flow into the
landscape areas adjacent to buildings.
o Recreation and play areas shall be properly drained at about 2% slope.
o Drainage into public rights-of-way is prohibited unless approved by governing
authority.
• Design shall comply with NPDES Phase II MS4 Rules and Regulations.
o APS recognizes its responsibility to comply with EPA Rules and Regulations related
to storm water quality.
o All drainage plans will adhere to the Watershed Based Permit governing APS
facilities in Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque DPM.
o A pre-design meeting with the permitting local agency is highly recommended to
ensure APS is compliant on all Grading and Drainage permits.
• Roof Drains
o Provide a paved swale extending from the point where the roof drain exists to a
point where it exits the landscaped area.
o Pave these swales with either concrete, or rip-rap that is embedded in cement.
 No loose cobble swales shall be allowed on APS District properties.
• Landscaped Area
o Water harvesting in landscape areas is encouraged.

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 The depressions for harvesting water must be shallow enough to drain quickly
upon a storm event and shall not hold water for more than 96 hours.
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 Depressions greater than 18 inches in depth or not draining within 96 hours

must be fenced.
o Provide a paved drainage swale extending through a landscape/planting area to a
point where it exits the landscaped area.
o Pave drainage swales with either concrete, or rip-rap that is embedded in cement.
o Provide drainage drop inlets with an apron of cemented rip-rap placed around the
entire drop inlet.
 The rip-rap apron shall be at least 18” wide.
 This rip-rap apron is in addition to the standard concrete apron and will not be
substituted for the standard concrete apron.
o Sidewalk culverts
o Sidewalk culverts shall not be used.
 If a design professional wishes to include a sidewalk culvert in the design,
submit a formal letter to the APS staff architect and include a justification for
the request.
LEED®: Consider design elements for storm water management such as water harvesting, minimizing erosion and wind-
blown dirt, and reducing off-site impact of on-site water generation towards levels of pre-construction runoff volume.
Wetlands or vegetated side slopes of naturally designed ponds may qualify for points.
SITE RECREATION
The school site shall provide outdoor recreation and learning areas suitable for age of
student population served. Refer to individual sections for specific school level
requirements.
 Physical Education and Athletic Facilities:

All physical education and athletic facilities, including exterior playing fields, must be equal
(quality and quantity) for male and female per Title IX requirements and must meet all
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Standard size fields:
o ES: 23,690 sq. ft. synthetic turf
o MS: 210’ x 360’ grass
o HS: 220’ x 350’ grass or 195’ x 330’ synthetic turf
• Consider access to field for students, athletes, spectators, and maintenance.
o Consider fencing with maintenance access gates.
• Provide scoreboard, including electrical and data needs for scoring table.
Tennis Courts
• Provide 6 tennis courts per high school.
o Consider if the school has access to community or club tennis courts nearby.
o Court standards:
 Post tensioned concrete slab designed for the soil conditions.
 Fencing
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 Court lines marking
 Net posts and nets
 Textured acrylic surfacing for concrete tennis courts. / Epoxy sealant with acrylic
resurfacer
o Each court playing surface to be 36’-0” wide by 78’-0” long. The enclosure to be 6‘-
0” wide by 120’-0” long. The marking to be per the United States Tennis
Associations’ standards. The court enclosure shall have 10’-0” high chain link
perimeter fencing per the APS standards. Provide 4’-0” high chain link between
courts plus 10’-0” high for the first 10’-0” at the ends. Provide 4’-0” wide chain link
gate at each end of the court in the 10’-0” high fence and provide a 4’-0” wide
double rail gate between each court in the 4’-0” fence.
o Drainage:
 Surface drainage: pitch 1 inch per 10 feet.
 Each court should be in one plane and pitch side to side; never up or down to
middle court.
 Subsurface drainage should be considered for type of soil.
o Recommended orientation of courts north-northwest by south-southwest at
approximately 22 degrees (true north).
Soccer Field:
• A synthetic turf field is 195 feet by 330 feet.
• The field of play shall be rectangular, the width shall not exceed the length. The width
shall not be more than 80 yards nor less than 65 yards and the length shall not be
more than 120 yards nor less than 110 yards. Fields of less than minimal dimensions
may be used by prior written mutual consent of the competing institutions.
Baseball Field:
• Discuss Baseball field requirements with FD+C.
• The optimum size is 200,000 square feet.
• Field facilities shall include:
o Backstop, field fencing with cap, foul ball poles
o Dugout
o Bleachers - 5 row
o Pitcher warm-up area
o Batting cage
o Baseball storage (400 square feet)
Softball Field:
• Discuss Softball field requirements with FD+C.
• The optimum size is 200,000 square feet.
• Field facilities shall include:
o Backstop, field fencing with cap, foul ball poles
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o Dugout
o Bleachers - 5 row
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o Pitcher warm-up area

o Batting cage
o Softball storage (400 square feet)
 Playgrounds
o Playground location at a new site must comply with APS elementary school
standard.
o All playground fencing must comply with APS Playground standards.
SAFETY / SECURITY HAZARDS
The site shall be a safe and secure environment for student population served and free from
hazards (especially excessive slopes).
***Consider fire evacuation routes and APS Risk Management requirements.
 Electric Service
Electric service shall be underground. Overhead lines are allowed for temporary portable
classroom areas to facilitate connection and allow for special systems wiring that will share
masts. For such overhead lines comply with special wiring requirements of M&O and codes. See
APS Electrical Design Standards.
***Arrange, locate, size utilities to accommodate future expansion[s]
 Fencing
The school site shall be fully fenced with a 6’-0” minimum height fence, unless the front facade
of the building acts as an access barrier with the site fence butting into the building at
appropriate points. Safety security fences shall be provided to protect students from hazard of
traffic, steep terraces, and drainage ponds; to protect adjacent properties from trespass by
students; and to discourage passersby from walking onto the campus. There shall be lockable
pedestrian access at convenient locations. The chain link fencing material shall be closed-loop
only at top and bottom.
 Security Lighting
Sites shall have illuminated parking areas, walks, entrances, portable areas, and exterior building
areas for both safety and security purposes.
LEED®: ‘Night sky’ laws will influence the design of this lighting.
 Drain Fields
Septic tanks and drainage fields shall be located away from all student-accessed areas or sealed
in monitored vaults. All such areas will be fenced.

UTILITIES
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School site shall be designed for easy and low cost maintenance. To the extent made possible,
consider the conceptual designs for utility services [sewer, water, gas] as loops. For additions
and renovations, consider the consolidations of meters for all services [electrical, gas, water].
 Electrical Equipment
Outdoor light fixtures, electric outlets, equipment (such as sump pumps), and other fixtures
shall be accessible for repair and replacement, energy efficient, and locally serviceable. Access
means sized so a person can efficiently work on the item, and safe so buried items are not in
water-filled vaults. Equipment will be vandal resistant and avoid glass components. Refer to the
current published APS Electrical Design Standards on the FD+C website.
M&O Note: APS has transferred ownership and servicing of primary transformers to PNM.
 Water
Outside water supply shall be adequate for normal usage. Meter domestic and irrigation water
separately. Consolidate water meters. Irrigation system shall be ‘water only’ meter. If gray water
or non-potable system is proposed, discuss with APS M&O and FD+C. Ensure the existence of a
water and sewer availability statement. Refer to the current published APS Mechanical Systems
Design Standards.
LEED®: Consider maximizing water efficiency to reduce burden on municipal water supply.
 Water for Fire Protection

Fire hydrants must be included per jurisdiction Development Process Manual (DPM) standards.
Provide easements where required and coordinate these easements with APS Real Estate office.
Refer to the current published APS Mechanical Systems Design Standards.
 Gas Lines
Site gas piping shall be traceable and accessible for repair. Locate “U” shut-off above surface in
fenced enclosure for each portable area. Zone site piping so sections of the site can be turned
off and tested without turning off the main gas service for the whole school. Refer to the
current published APS Mechanical Systems Design Standards.
M&O Note: Comply with APS M&O low/medium pressure design guidelines for gas piping.
 Garbage Collection
Each school shall have a designated garbage collection area meeting City of Albuquerque
standards, located near the kitchen, and accessible to a service access drive. Coordinate service
requirements with APS M&O. The garbage collection area shall:
• Meet city standard detail for enclosure with gates.
• Provide space for 4 six cubic yard dumpsters (of which one is for recyclables) or 1-2
trash compactors with one dumpster for recyclables. Coordinate the size and amount
of dumpsters with APS M&O and Waste Management.
• Accommodate Waste Management garbage truck access clearances.
• Locate dumpsters close to kitchen door, but not too close (rodents).
LEED®: Recycling is an important element of the operation of the facility when working in a LEED® process. Consider fenced area for
recycling options for paper, plastic, glass, etc.

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 Mechanical Units
Ensure units are protected from vandalism, safe, and easy to access for maintenance and
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visually screened to public areas. Refer to the current published APS Mechanical Systems Design
Standards.

SCHOOL DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY 2
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY

SCHOOL DESIGN +
CONSTRUCTION
INTEGRITY

SCHOOL DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY
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GENERAL STRUCTURAL AND EXTERIOR BUILDING COMPONENTS
Sites, facilities, and building systems shall be designed and constructed to:
• Provide safe and healthy environments for learning.
• Provide cost effective operation.
• Require minimal maintenance.
• Be durable.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
• Provide reasonable flexibility and be adaptable to meet changing educational

program needs.
FOUNDATIONS
• Provide positive drainage away from foundations.

• Where utility trenches are adjacent to building foundations, provide drains and sump
pumps as needed.
FLOORS (SLABS / BALCONIES / PORCHES)
• Provide adequate strength to support structural loads imposed.

• Provide a vapor barrier under concrete slabs.
• Floor surfaces shall drain, be appropriate for any covering material, and be weather
resistant.
WALLS
• Walls shall be weather-tight, with junctures sealed.

• Provide minimum R-25 insulative value.
• Joint patterns shall facilitate graffiti treatment by allowing M&O to treat a panel or
subdivision of the wall without treating the entire wall.
• Avoid wall systems that are easily damaged or penetrated, especially in areas that
have high traffic, ball impact, or are prone to vandalism.
• Artwork or murals on walls or attached to the building must be able to be removed.
EXTERIOR OPENINGS, WINDOWS, AND TRANSLUCENT PANELS
• Design exterior glazing (including windows and storefront systems) in accordance

with APS Glazing and Window Standards and APS Aluminum Storefront Specification
on the FD+C website.
• Provide small windows on outside kitchen walls to avoid break ins.
o Consider solar tubes in kitchens.
• Glazed and translucent panels shall:

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o Have regular/rectangular geometry.

o Be recessed to receive window treatment.
o Have a sill height of 30” minimum. Verify any exceptions with the APS staff
architect.
o Not project into walking pathways.
• Windows are required to be covered (blinds or shades) for security and lockdown
purposes.
• Electronically operated shades are required for all high windows in teaching spaces,
including libraries.
• All electronically operated shades shall be designed by the A/E and provided and
installed by the general contractor.
• APS FD+C will provide and install manually operated blinds or shades for regular
windows within standard reach ranges.
• Operable window hardware and screen application shall not interfere with the ability
to install window treatments.
ROOFS
• Design roofs in accordance with APS Roofing Standards documents on the FD+C
website. Click links below:
o APS Roofing Design Criteria
o ES1 Nailer Attachment Schedule Model
o Roof Carpentry Section 6100
o Roof Drain No Hub Coupling
o Section 07511 – Built-Up Asphalt Roofing over Insulation (New)
o Section 07513 – Built-Up Asphalt Roofing over LWC (New)
o Simulated Rain Test
INTERIOR BUILDING COMPONENTS
Use safe materials that are free of asbestos and lead as well as stabilized for fiber and gas vapor
discharge. Use paints that are low volatile, washable, easily matched, and durable.
INTERIOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS
• Provide smooth surface walls.

• Use semi-gloss paint on all interior walls, including support spaces (i.e. custodial,
electrical, mechanical, and data rooms).
• If providing writeable wall surfaces, (Dry-Erase paint or similar), then install the
writeable surface full-height or up to 7’ to 8’ AFF, minimum.
• Provide stainless steel or heavy-duty clear plastic corner guards at all high pedestrian
traffic areas.
• Provide impact resistant surface in lower 4’ (minimum) of corridors. Acceptable
materials include concrete masonry units, tiles, fiberglass reinforced gypsum
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wallboard, or 2 layers of 5/8” gypsum wallboard.
• Provide metal toilet partitions in most restrooms, except where high impact and
vandalism is anticipated. In such restrooms, provide CMU toilet partitions.
• Avoid high, flat surfaces or ledges which are difficult to access and maintain. Consider
an angled ledge.
INTERIOR FLOORS
• Surfaces shall be non-skid, attractive, durable, free from projections, and easy to
clean without the use of special equipment.
• Floors in restrooms, kitchens, cafeterias and corridors shall tolerate disinfecting
chemicals.
o Kitchen floors must be sealed. The floor needs a texture so it’s not slippery. The
floor needs to be easily cleaned up to serving line area.
• All floor tiles shall be slip resistant.
• All carpet shall be carpet tiles.
• Where patching is required, use Ardex Floor Patch.
• Provide the following floor finishes in designated spaces (or consult the APS staff
architect for exceptions):
o Polished concrete in corridors, cafeterias, classrooms, art rooms,
band/orchestra/chorus rooms, family and consumer science classrooms, drama
rooms, science classrooms, and teachers’ lounges.
o Carpet in offices, administration, library/media center, general classrooms, and
other quiet areas.
o Polished and sealed concrete floors in kitchens. Polyflor is also acceptable.
o Install kitchen base cove continuous from bottom up.
o Ceramic floor tiles and wainscot in restrooms.
o Sheet linoleum (commercial grade) with welded seams in the student health
area/nurse’s office.
o Athletic wood flooring in the high school main gymnasium, auxiliary gymnasium,
and cheer room.
o Sealed concrete floors in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and custodial
closets.
o Sealed concrete floors in IT rooms and data closets (IDF/MDF).
o Mondo Advance Vulcanized flooring (or equal) with coordinated cove base in
multipurpose rooms.
o Recessed mud mats on the interior side of all main entry and exit doors. Oversized
mud mats shall be fabricated in sections to enable the removal by a single person
for cleaning. Do not use metal slatted mud mats.
CEILINGS
• Ceilings shall not be lower than 8’-0”. Some functions may require higher ceilings.

Discuss ceiling heights with the APS staff architect.

• Texture and reflectivity shall support illumination appropriate for the intended space
use.
• Preferred acoustical ceiling tiles include Armstrong Fine Fissured School Zone, High
NRC/High CAC product 1734/1734, or the USG Equivalent which is Radar ClimaPlus
High NRC/High CAC.
• If required by code, use fire-rated ceiling tile #1810/1811 fine fissured ‘fireguard’ high
NRC/High CAC.
• For all wet areas use only moisture-rated board ceilings. In student restrooms, use
moisture-rated gypsum board ceilings.
• For kitchens, ceiling has to be washable (not just wipeable). Use mylar or other
cleanable surfaced lay-in ceiling panels approved for kitchen use.
ACOUSTICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SOUND TRANSMISSION
• Comply with current LEED Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) prerequisite and credit
for acoustical performance.
• Design walls, floors, and ceilings to absorb or retard transmission of unwanted sound
from outside the space, speech transmission between learning spaces, and high noise
producing spaces due to occupancy or tasks performed.
• Noisy spaces may require sound absorbing treatment in addition to sound wall
construction, especially for gym, music, and cafeteria areas.
• Gyms, multipurpose rooms, and cafeterias must support sound systems associated
with audio/visual (AV) equipment and infrastructure, as well as provide reasonable
acoustics for performance/stage areas.
• Be mindful of exterior sound transmission to neighbors.
o Noise from cafeteria does not work for art, but is fine for a music room.
o Consider sound privacy requirements for offices.
CUSTODIAL AREAS
• The rule of thumb is a minimum of one custodial closet per floor, per building.
• Another rule of thumb is to provide a dedicated custodial closet for the kitchen.
o In the kitchen, the custodial area does not require a door. It does need to be out of
site from students.
• Coordinate chemical dispenser requirements with APS M+O.
• Custodial closets shall include:
o Mop sink with hot and cold water, chemical dispenser, and backsplash.
o Mop holder with shelf.
o Shelving for custodial supplies storage.
• Space for a custodial cart.
• Custodial offices require power and data.

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ALL SINK LOCATIONS (OTHER THAN RESTROOMS)
All sinks shall be provided with:

• Soap dispenser – surface mounted with tamper-proof screws (receives pouch soap
refills).
• Paper towel dispenser – surface mounted, polycarbonate, paddle operation (receives
roll towels) at all sinks other that student restrooms (must be ADA compliant).
• Trash receptacle – freestanding 18 gallon capacity stainless steel.
• If the design project is located at an existing facility/campus, coordinate toilet
accessories with school to align with restroom supplies that the school stocks.
ACCESSIBILITY / SAFETY
Universal Access
• School facilities shall be designed for universal access.
• School facilities shall meet or exceed all barrier-free requirements, both externally
and internally, in accordance with Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
(ICC/ANSI A117.1 as amended by the NMBC, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Architectural Guidelines (ADAAG), specifications for making buildings and facilities
accessible to and usable by physically handicapped people, and the Governor’s
Commission on Disability.
• Barrier-free design must be age appropriate.
Lock Downs:
• Consider lock down points and single points of entry.
• Provide shades on windows.
APS Security:
• Coordinate camera configuration during reviews: 50% and 95%
o During design, work with Security to discuss the configuration of cameras on the
outside of the building.
 Keep a perimeter view of the building.
 No more pan held zooms – Provide 180’s / 360’s.
 Try not to double up when placing cameras in interior.
 Data storage has a cost – be efficient.
 Cover all common and open areas, gym. Put proposed camera locations on
drawings and less to have to change when in meetings.
 Tie cameras back to IT room. Monitoring typically in office. Doesn’t matter
where they want to view it from. Dispatch is also doing a lot of monitoring.
 Locate monitoring equipment usually in the IDF room. Consider power needs
• Make sure monitoring rooms have sufficient data and power. 6-8 monitors and all
data to support. Provide 4 data jacks on each wall.
 Coordinate with APS police for Monitors and work stations requirements.

 Clarify and coordinate for equipment funding for all security and monitoring

systems and work stations. Clarify what will be included in the GC contract.
Fire Systems:
 Locate the Fire alarm system panel in the administrative office, separate from
MDF/IDF room.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS
• All doors (except code-excluded) shall be of sufficient width and threshold clearance
to be accessible to persons with disabilities.
• Provide view lites in public access doors including main office and corridors.
o Locate view lites for use by students, including those in wheelchairs.
o Limit size of view lites to half-lite above hardware.
• Classroom doors shall be recessed and open outward. Classroom doors shall be solid
core wood, with adjacent sidelite.
o Doors that open outward shall be recessed.
• Provide wider door widths, or removable mullions, at doors into corridors, kitchen,
cafeteria, gymnasiums, and mechanical rooms.
• Attach all doorstops mechanically into robust blocking.
• Refer to the APS door hardware standards for additional requirements.
• Additional Requirements for Exterior Doors
• All main exterior entry and exit doors shall be located in an air lock (vestibule), open
outward, and have panic hardware.
• Provide power assisted entry doors at the main entry/exit and at the parent and bus
drop-off locations.
• Provide new schools with a card key reader at exterior doors.
o Provide infrastructure for card access at all entry doors. Distinguish between
entrance doors (card swipe) and exit only doors (nothing). All exterior entrance
doors will have a card swipe. Exit only doors will not have a card swipe.
 Locate one card reader at a bank of doors.
 Gym doors with two leaves will have one operable door panel with a card
swipe.
• Provide key access for M+O on their exterior mechanical room doors.
• Refer to APS FD+C Door Hardware and Access Controls guidelines for additional
requirements.
• Door Hardware Standards
• Aluminum Storefront Specification
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• The A/E calls out fire extinguishers, including type, quantity, and location in the
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o APS M+O provides 10 pound and 60 pound K-rated fire extinguishers as identified
by the A/E.
o The general contractor installs the fire extinguishers provided by APS M+O.
• Locate fire extinguishers in cabinets. Cabinets shall be provided and installed by the
general contractor.
o Cabinets shall be semi-recessed, glass free, and sized to hold 10 pound fire
extinguishers.
• Provide space for a 60 pound K-rated fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
KNOX BOXES AND LOCKS
• Provide knox boxes and locks as required by the Fire Marshal.

• Coordinate knox boxes during the design process and determine the final location in
the field with the Fire Marshal prior to installation.
• Do not alarm the knox box.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
INTERIOR SIGNAGE
• Identify all occupied spaces with room signage.

• Some schools with dual language programs will have signage in two languages.
• Signage shall comply with ADA regulations.
• Signage schedule shall be coordinated with site (school) administration.
• Building room numbers shall be coordinated with the APS staff architect, who will
consult with APS CMP.
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
• All signage shall be vandal resistant, easily visible from a distance, and compliant with
ADA requirements.
• Each school site shall include the name of school and street number visible from the
street. Mount building mounted signs high enough to deter graffiti and vandalism.
• Coordinate signage requirements with the Fire Marshal and their written
requirements.
• Signage for traffic directions, safety, traffic control, and ADA shall be provided and
installed by general contractor.
• Signage that prohibits smoking and skateboarding shall be provided and installed by
the general contractor. S
MONUMENT SIGNS
• Provide a monument sign at new schools.

o The monument sign is a free-standing, durable sign that has the name and address

of the school along with a non-electric, protected message board. The monument
sign should be less than 8’-0” high and located on the site to be visible by cars
passing on the main road in front of the school without creating a visual barrier for
traffic.
MARQUEE SIGNS
• Marquee signs and the required infrastructure are not installed under FD+C contracts.
Installation and maintenance must be provided by the school.
ENVIRONMENT FOR EDUCATION
PLAN FOR FLEXIBILITY
Facilities shall support the district's current educational programs and curricula. Build into facilities
ability to adjust to future changes in:
• Educational, instructional, and functional/programmatic needs, including community
use
• Student enrollment (expansion and contraction)
• Technology
COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
The general contractor provides data and special systems rough-ins. APS provides data and special
systems cabling, terminations, and equipment, unless noted otherwise.
• Provide one MDF required per school. MDF room size is 12’ x 14’. Room needs
separate HVAC.
• IDF location required for each 150 – 200 feet separation. IDF room size is 10’ x 12’ and
needs separate HVAC.
• No sinks in IT rooms.
Learning and office spaces shall accommodate communication and information technology.
o Classrooms are provided with 8 data drops at four locations. One 2-port face plate
on each wall.
o Pair corresponding number of electrical outlets with data drops.
o No mid- room power columns or poles.
• Coordinate data and special systems locations with APS Technology and on-call
contractors (Coordination occurs through the APS staff architect/construction
manager).Provide infrastructure for a mobile interactive flat screen in each classroom
and conference room.
• Locate interactive teaching board (or current technology) in
o All Classrooms and instructional spaces (music, art, PE, FACS, etc.).
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o No printers in classrooms.
o Consider 3D printer.
o IEP Conference rooms require a printer.
• Computer labs – limited to two maximum per school.
o Consider arrangement for testing.
o Locate WAP located in each computer lab.
o Design of computer lab and technology education lab can be the same.
• Include communication and technology infrastructure and equipment in construction
documents.
• Telephones are VOIP (voice over IP) and require a data outlet.
• Cafeteria / Commons / Gym technology
o Provide a drop down large screen and projector, sound system and podium.
o Consider large flat screen monitors as an alternative. A 90 inch flat screen in
smaller spaces is easier to control than a projection screen (at an ES Library or HS
Computer lab).
o Provide corresponding power and data.
• Tech office
o Provide tech storage with work room adjacent to the tech office.
o Ideal access is from a corridor; not through a classroom.
• Consider optimum location for storing and issuing technology devices. (I.e. in library,
book room, tech storage room, etc.). A HS may need up to 150 extra devices
available.
• Consider optimum location for charging for technology devices. (I.e. in library or
lockers).
ZONING AND SUPERVISION OF COMMON-USE AREAS
• Areas that are used by the public shall be located near the front entrance to the
school and shall have the ability to be secured separately from the remainder of the
facility. Access to common use areas shall be controlled from the front entrance.
Large gathering areas shall be designed for effective supervision. Common use areas
include:
o Media center
o Gymnasium
o Cafeteria
NOISY-QUIET SEPARATION
• Noisy activities (gymnasium, music, art, kitchen/cafeteria, drama, assembly areas,

etc.) shall be separated from quiet learning areas.

FACILITY ENTRANCES AND EXITS

• All visitors must pass through a reception area that is secured from the rest of the
school.
• Entrances and exits shall permit efficient student circulation.
• The main facility entrance shall be visible from the main office.
CORRIDORS AND LOBBIES
• Provide display cases with safety glass for student work and awards near each
academy, art and music classrooms, main gymnasium, and main office.
STUDENT LOCKERS
• Can be provided at the discretion of the school.

• Distribute lockers evenly among the Academies and Small Learning Communities.
• Locate lockers in corridors or dedicated alcoves. Successful approaches include:
• Two-tier lockers in corridors
• Two-tier lockers along walls with lower one-tier lockers in the middle to allow
supervision.
• Basis of Design: Lockers shall be constructed of one-piece (Unibody) side frame and
locker front. All welded body with no rivets, screws or bolts. Powder coated 2-tiered,
16 gauge doors with louvers, 16 gauge body steel units with high security latch with
no moving parts to receive pad lock, one double hook on ceiling and 3 single hooks on
walls. Aluminum number plate. Two-tier lockers will be 15”W, 60”H, 15”D. Built-in
with furr-out above lockers to ceiling or angled top and built-in solid base or coved
sealed base on metal legs.
RESTROOMS AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS
 General
• Provide one unisex “family style” restroom adjacent to each ‘A occupancy’ space
(gym, cafeteria, or as required by the building code); and provide one unisex restroom
that is visible by line-of-sight from the Administration area.
• Provide a urinal in each unisex restroom.
• Provide the maximum number of boys’ urinals that is allowed by code in lieu of water
closets.
• Provide plumbing chase access for all multi-fixture restrooms.
• Restrooms shall be accessed from interior space; no direct access from the exterior.
• Provide restrooms for students, staff, and visitors convenient to the areas served.
Mechanical Design Standards Appendix AMechanical Design Standards
 Drinking Fountains
• Locate drinking fountains at central and convenient locations on each floor or wing of
the school, in vestibules near playfields, and in or near portables and parks.
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readily accessible in existing schools.
• Do not provide exterior drinking fountains.

• Do not refrigerate water for drinking fountains to minimize maintenance and energy.
• Provide 1 bottle filler per floor. Locate bottle fillers in public areas.
 Student Restrooms
• Locate boys’ and girls’ restrooms adjacent to each other.
• Provide lavatories and mirrors directly accessible from the hallway but shielded from
direct view and physically separated from the toilet facilities to allow efficient
supervision.
• Provide “airport style” entrances (no doors or gates) at all student multi-fixture
restrooms. The design must provide visual blocking of stalls and urinals while
maintaining open access.
 Kindergarten Restrooms
• Kindergarten restrooms shall be located inside kindergarten classrooms.
• Kindergarten restrooms should be designed for pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
size. Fixtures must accommodate pre-Kindergarten.
• Refer to Children’s Accessible Elements Table in this document for mounting heights
and reach ranges.
 Staff Restrooms
• As more women than men teach at the elementary level, provide plumbing fixture
counts accordingly (female fixtures more than code minimum). Verify female staff
populations with FD+C.
 Restroom Accessories
• In existing schools, verify existing accessories use with school staff. Paper product
dispensers and soap dispensers shall accommodate products in use and stocked by
the school.
• All sinks shall be provided with:
o Soap dispenser - surface mounted with tamper-proof screws (receives APS
supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified model with FD+C).
o Electric hand dryers shall be provided in student restrooms, and may be provided
in adult restrooms. Electric hand dryers shall be surface mounted with electrical
connection behind the dryer, and through bolted securely to wall surface. Verify
manufacturer and model with FD+C.
o Paper towel dispensers shall not be provided in student restrooms.
o Paper towel dispensers shall be provided at all sinks that are not served by electric
hand dryers, including in adult restrooms. Paper towel dispensers shall be surface
mounted, polycarbonate, paddle operation (receives roll towels).
• All toilet stalls shall be provided with:
o Toilet paper dispenser – vandal resistant (receives large jumbo or standard roll
based on school preference).

o Feminine trash receptacle located in each stall of Middle School and High School

girls’/women’s staff restroom.
• All restrooms to be provided with:
o Trash receptacle - freestanding 18-gallon capacity stainless steel (provided and
installed by the General Contractor).
PORTABLE CLASSROOM LOCATION
• Define portable classroom areas during planning and design phases.

• Identify the total number of portables that the site can feasibly support.
• Plan for infrastructure to support portable classrooms.
• Integrate portable classroom buildings with other academic learning areas and
provide equal access to school support and common-use spaces, as well as open
space.
• Discuss other potential portable issues, including access, security, condition, etc.
• Portable areas shall have main domestic water and sewer lines installed and ready for
connection. In areas with more than 4 doubles, expect installation of restroom
portable.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The following discusses Special Education Programs throughout the District and corresponding
facility needs.
The special education department categories all special education programs into three
categories:
• Cross-categorical (serves students in levels A through D)
• Gifted
• District programs (all students are D level), including preschool programs.
 CROSS-CATEGORICAL AND GIFTED PROGRAM FACILITY NEEDS

All Cross-categorical and Gifted classrooms follow regular classroom design standards.
Appendix B contains detailed design standards for the Cross Categorical, Gifted, and District
programs. Consult with Capital Master Plan at the time of Design Program of Space to
determine the types and quantity of spaces needed. Not all SPED programs are delivered at
every school.
 DISTRICT LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

District Level Special Education Program Categories are designed for a maximum of eight (8)
students and special design amenities such as restrooms, changing tables, lighting, and early
childhood facilities may be required depending on the program type. The following is a list of
Special Education District Programs.
• Preschool (Community Based, Intensive Global Support, and Social & Communication
Support Services)
• Social Emotional Support Services Level 1 (SES 1) formerly Emotionally Disturbed (ED)

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• Social Emotional Support Services Level 2 (SES 2) formerly PACES
• Intensive Global Support Services Level 1 (IGS 1) formerly Functional Skills (FS)
• Intensive Global Support Services Level 2 (IGS 2) formerly Intensive Support Program
(ISP)
• Primary Global Support Services Level 2 (IGS 2) formerly D k/1
• Social and Communication Support Services Level 1 (SCS1) formerly AU-Social
Communication
• Social and Communication Support Services Level 2 (SCS2) formerly AU-Independent
• Social and Communication Support Services Level 3 (SCS3) formerly AU-Emerging
Appendix B contains detailed design standards for all District Level programs. Consult with
Capital Master Plan at the time of Design Program of Space to determine the types and
quantity of spaces needed. Not all SPED programs are delivered at every school.
Provision of District Special Education Programs varies at schools throughout the District and is
provided in a manner giving all students equal access. To address the corresponding facility
needs that reflect the scale and presence of District Level programs, schools are categorized as
Hubs and Non-Hubs. The following is a definition of Hubs and Non-Hubs.
District Program Hubs: These Schools have four (4) or more District Type Special Education
Programs. The Ancillary Support Suite is designed to support the larger presence of ancillary
staff to serve special education students. Site master planning will reflect the presence of
Special Education District Program busses. All comprehensive high schools function as Special
Education Hubs.
Non-Hubs: These schools have less than four (4) District Special Education programs. Ancillary
support spaces are provided and are commensurate to the quantity and frequency of ancillary
support staff on campus providing service to special education students.
 SPED Ancillary Support Suite

The Ancillary Support Suite aims to address the quantity of Special Education ancillary staff
supporting students at schools throughout the District. Many ancillary staff are on a school
campus on a part time basis. The design standards reflect the functional use calling for flexibility
of space usage and sharing spaces. The Suite accommodates a space for a staff workstation area
and private student meeting area that is used flexibly by various ancillary staff throughout the
day. The Suite should be located adjacent to District SPED spaces, as well as adjacent to the
Transition Specialist Office at High School. The SPED Ancillary Support Suite will accommodate
the following staff:
• Social Workers (SW)
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Adapted Physical Education (APE)
 Standard Ancillary Support Suite Components (ES and MS) – 840 SF Total
(OT/PT) Instructional/Therapy Space (500 SF). This space includes an area for a table to provide
1:1 student instruction. This room includes a therapy swing that is located at the center of the
open space relative to the edge of the student instructional area. A whiteboard is required for
instruction. Furniture needs include non-built-in cubbies with counter and a wardrobe for
storage. No active panels are needed. Through scheduling, this space is designed to be used

fluidly by all ancillary staff, giving priority to OT/PT therapy instruction and service needs.
OT/PT Storage (90 SF): A storage area is provided with direct access to the OT/PT instructional
therapy space. Double doors are provided, similar to doors found in a gym, providing access for
wide equipment. The storage room also features vertical storage shelves. See diagram for
optimal spatial layout.
Office Workstation Hub (120 SF): An office area to accommodate two workstations and cabinet
to store personal belongings. More than two people, reflecting that ancillary staff positions are
often part-time, may use the two workstations. Various ancillary staff assigned to the school will
use the two workstations fluidly. VOIP is provided as per office standards. The office
workstation has access to a one-on-one private Student Meeting Area as noted below.
Private Student Meeting Area (130 SF): a private area with access to the office workstations will
allow ancillary staff to meet privately with students for delivery of instruction or service. This
area will accommodate a small table and chairs for 2 to 4 people.
Standard Ancillary Support Suite, Elementary and Middle School

Student Population # 650
Instructional/Therapy Space with Swing (OT/PT and APE) 500
Therapy space Storage (OT/PT and APE) 90
Office Workstation Hub (60 sf each, 2 workstations)1 120
Private Student Meeting Area2 130
Total 840
1. (Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists,
Adapted PE teacher). For every 2.0 FTE, 1 workstation area (2:1 ratio) is to be utilized fluidly by various
ancillary staff assigned to a school. The number of workstation areas is contingent on FTE allocation
and shall be determined at the time of design program of space.
2. One Private Student Meeting Area for every 2.0 FTE. To be used fluidly by ancillary staff. The
number of Private Student Meeting Areas is contingent on FTE allocation and shall be determined at
the time of design program of space.
The above SPED Ancillary Suite is standard for all Elementary and Middle schools with the
following exceptions:
1. District SPED Hubs at both ES and MS require a larger Instructional Therapy Space
reflecting the larger number of students served (1,180 SF):
Hub Ancillary Support Suite, Elementary and Middle School
Space Size (sq. ft.)

Total 1,180

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2.One Private Student Meeting Area for every 2.0 FTE. To be used fluidly by ancillary staff. The
2. High schools will require a larger Office Workstation Hub for up to 4 workstations. In
addition, high schools will require two private student-meeting rooms. A typical high
school will require the following spaces (1,430 SF):
High School Ancillary Suite Support Spaces

Instructional/Therapy Space with Swing (OT/PT) 840
Therapy space Storage (OT/PT) 90
Office Workstation Hub (60 sf each, 4 stations)1 240
Private Student Meeting Area A 2 130
Total 1,430
1. To be used fluidly by Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapists,
Physical Therapists, Adapted PE teacher. For every 2.0 FTE, 1 workstation area (2:1 ratio) is to be
utilized fluidly by various ancillary staff assigned to a school. The number of workstation areas is
contingent on FTE allocation and shall be determined at the time of design program of space.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION / AFTER HOUR USE
• The school facility shall accommodate the use of some portions of the school after
regular school hours without impacting security of other portions of the school.
• Joint-use space shall be safe, secure, and include separately keyed activity spaces
(gym, cafeteria, and classrooms), accessible restrooms, and storage areas.
• Community use of school facilities shall not conflict/interfere with school programs.
• Joint-use facilities (parks, swimming pools, libraries, child care, and senior citizen
facilities, etc.) shall be integrated into the campus in a safe and secure manner and
have access to an accessible restroom.

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NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR STANDARDS-BASED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The following charts apply the proposed policies and standards to a standards-based elementary school
designed for 650 students (with expansion for short periods to 1000).
Standards-based ES (650 students)
Kindergarten Grades 1/2/3 Grades 4/5 # Students K-5

115 305 230 650
Assumes Full Inclusion SPED, if not add to capacity 25
Staff Visitors Students Parking
80 15 0
120 1.5 times staff for parking
Total Classroom Equivalencies 41
Standards-based ES (650 students)

1. Site Requirements # (GSF) Acres Notes
Permanent Buildings allowing for build-out * 1 78930 1.81
Visitor / Staff / Parking = 1.5 times staff # 120 400 1.10
Buses at bus drop-off 14 1344 0.43 A BLUZ Meeting is required to verify transportation
Cars at drop-off / pick-up (maximize as much as possible) 33 400 0.30 requirements early in the design process
Provide separate Kindergarten drop-off / pick-up TBD
Provide separate Special Ed Bus drop-off / pick-up TBD
ES Play Field
Grass Field 0 0 0 Consult APS FD&C for field types and configurations
Artificial G-Max Turf Field 1 24000 0.55 recommended at specific individual locations
STORAGE
Playground for Kindergarten (ages 2-5) 115 115 0.30 Pre-K may require a separate area
Playground 1st-3rd (ages 5-9) 305 100 0.70 includes hard surface area
Playground 4th - 5th (ages 9-12) 230 100 0.53 includes hard surface area
Basketball court 1 6600 0.15
Consider Shade / Performance Area (shelter + seating) 1 12100 0.28
Portable capacity (verify with CMP) Use of portables is an exception
Single Portables in portable park 0 1806 0.33
Double Portables in high growth surge area 0 3182 0.44
* Assumes single story construction Net 6.92
TARE** at 25% 2.45 0.25 Change to 0.35 if difficult site
** TARE = roads, landscaping, unusable area
or a lot of portables
Sub-total school area needed 9.37
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE REQUIREMENTS (for 650 students)

Student Population # 650 SF GSF Notes
Number of Staff 90
Permanent Buildings 1 78,930 78,930

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Visitor / Staff Parking 135 400 54,000
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Special Event Parking 0 400 0
Buses 14 1,344 18,816
Cars at Student Drop-Off / Pick-up 33 400 13,200
Main Play Field 1 24,000 24,000
Playground | Pre-K and K 115 115 13,225
Playground | 1st - 3rd 305 100 30,500
Playground | 4th - 5th 230 100 23,000
Shade / Performance / Seating Area 1 12,110 12,110
Basketball Court 1 6,600 6,600
Easements / Setbacks 0 30,000 0
Portables (Single) 8 1,806 14,448
Portables (Double in High Growth Area) 6 3,182 19,092
NET GSF 307,921
TARE @ 25% (33% for Difficult Site) 79,980
MINIMUM SF REQUIRED 399,901 9.2 ACRES

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Standards-based ES (650 Students)
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# of # of Area/ Space Total Total Sub- CR

notes Room Description
spaces Students Person Criteria Area Assignable Total Equivalencies
APS does not design Instructional Program Spaces
for Regular Kindergarten with 6 115 1,200 1,200 7,200 6
Education Pre-K CR/Storage/Kitchen/RR
Classrooms for grades 1st - 3rd 14 305 840 840 11,760 14
See Special Ed Classrooms for grades 4th - 5th 10 230 840 840 8,400 10
programs listed in Student restrooms in TARE 27,360
the Appendix B for Computer Lab 1 30 30 840 840 840 1
Pre-K Special Ed COW/Storage / repair 1 120 120 120
programs MDF support 1 300 300 300
IDF support (distributed in building) 2 120 120 120
Kindergarten
1,380
kitchen may be a
Fine Arts Classroom including 1 1200 1200 1200 1
separate
Fine arts storage with kiln area 1
instructional area –
600 SF 1,200
Instructional Coach 1 150 150 150 0.25
Evaluation Testing Room 1 100 100 100
Speech and Language Pathologists 2 240 240 480 0.5
(2 Counselors) 730
NET ASSIGNABLE 30670 NASF
Contingency at 0% 0
TARE = the % value divided into the Net Assignable (NASF/0.75 - NASF) Efficiency at 75% 10223 TARE
GROSS SQUARE FEET 40893 32.75

Administration Area
Principal 1 6 15 150 240 240
Assistant principal 1 4 15 100 160 160
Conference 1 16 15 240 240
640
Waiting / registration area 1 10 25 250 250
Receptionist / clerk 1 150 150 150
Secretary 1 100 100 100
File Room Storage 1 200 200 200
Mail area (could be in lounge) 1 40 40 40
Work area 1 60 60 60
800
Teachers' Lounge 1 30 25 100 850 850
Workroom 1 3 25 600 675 675
Storage 1 80 80 80
Staff restrooms in TARE 0 0
1605
Nurse - open area and first aid 1 6 15 160 250 250
Office 1 2 15 100 130 130
Isolation 1 3 60 180 180
Storage 1 45 45 45
Restroom with changing table/shower 1 80 80 80
685
Itinerant services office(s) - psychologist / 1 4 15 90 150 150
social worker (located in secluded/quiet area)
Counselor (located in secluded/quiet area) 1 6 15 210 300 300
450
Contingency at 0% 0
GROSS SQUARE FEET 5573 0

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Administration Area
Media Center 0 0
Main area and circulation 1 50 25 840 2,090 2,090
Computer research 1 16 30 480 480
Reading area 1 30 15 450 450
Workroom 1 150 150 150
Office 1 100 100 100
Storage 1 200 200 200
Hub room 1 100 100 100
Book room 1 440 440 440
3,570
Storage 0 0
Main custodial office / storage 1 80 80 80
Custodial closets in TARE 0 0
General storage 1 200 200 200
Teaching Materials Storage Room 1 600 600 600
Parent Room / School Store 1 400 400 400
Recycle area is covered and secured 0 80 80 0
Salvage area is covered with double doors 0 400 400 0
Contingency at 0% 0
TARE = the % value divided into the Net Assignable (NASF/0.75- NASF) Efficiency at 75% 1763 TARE

Gymnasium and Cafeteria
Mini-gym 1 2,900 2,900 2,900 1
Office (PE and APE staff 1 180 180 180
Storage 1 240 240 240
After school program office / storage 1 150 150 150
Restrooms for gym in TARE
3,710
Cafeteria 1 200 15 3,000 3,000
Chair storage 1 400 400 400
Platform 1 400 400 400
Platform storage 1 200 200 200
Kitchen (all sub-spaces) 1,700 1,700 1,700
5700
Consider design that abuts gym and 0 0
cafeteria to allow for moveable folding
wall, opening the spaces into each other
for assemblies.
0
Contingency at 0% 0

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CORRIDORS AND LOBBY AREAS
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• Provide effective way-finding.

• Provide tack strip in corridors. Locate tack strip outside each classroom.
• At the art / music classroom and the main office area provide a tall display cases with
safety glass for student work.
STANDARD CLASSROOMS
Standard classroom size is roughly determined by assessment of State Pupil Teacher Ratios (PTRs), a size
allocation per student, and practical experience. In practice, to leave options for moving classes
between different grade levels, the following size ranges are requested:
GENERAL NEEDS FOR ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM SPACES
• Convenient to common resources (media center, cafeteria, PE facility).

• Utilize natural light to reduce daytime lighting costs, balance spectrum of lighting
available, and provide views. Windowsill height of no less than 30” a.f.f.
• Acoustically balanced for hearing voice in the space and blocking noise from outside
the space.
• Accommodate technology needs for teacher and students to include: telephone,
computers, and electrical and data connections for an interactive teaching board
(Refer to Appendix F).
• Accommodate APS furniture and equipment list. Arrange primary furniture to allow
for good view lines for teaching boards from all desks and tables.
• Large, deep stainless steel sink with hot and cold running water.
• Sufficient built-in storage (174 cubic feet) organized to avoid clutter:
o Wardrobe/storage (95 cf, 6'-6" x 7'-4" x 2'-0") to allow for globes and other large
items.
o Sink storage cabinets (25 cf base, 2'-6" x 5' x 2'; 8.3 cf upper, 2'-6" x 2'-6 " x 1'- 4";
20 cf corner cabinet).
o Paper storage (27.6 cf flat storage, 3' x 4' x 2'-4").
o Shelves (9 cf, 3' x 3' x 1').
o Use of secure closet for some of this storage is allowed.
• Standard white boards (2 - 8’x 4’) and tack boards (4 - 4’x 4’) with tack strip on top,
and flag pole holders (2). Consider tack strip around the rest of classroom. Consider
flexibility in mounting heights.
• Manual pencil sharpener on wooden block with blocking in wall at child height for
each classroom, library, art/music room and other areas where students will be
working. The sharpeners are to be provided by and installed by general contractor.
• Area for coats that does not clutter the classroom and avoids safety issues of hooks in
high traffic areas. General contractor is to provide blocking, shelf, and hooks.
Consider cubbies for each child.
• Minimize carpet areas as much as possible. (Refer to APS Carpet Tile Specifications.)
• Polished concrete floors are preferred throughout but especially at wet areas. Storage

areas may be sealed concrete.
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• General Contractor shall provide and install emergency red bucket for each
classroom.
NOTE: Consider providing additional storage space for teachers off-track.
 Additional special needs for kindergarten

• Classroom square footages should include a restroom and storage. It should have 2
sinks (1 adult height and child height), a refrigerator and location for a microwave.
• Teaching Kitchen (kitchenette) to be shared by all kindergarten classes will be
between 450 – 600 sf (large enough for a class to observe the food preparation). It
shall include a dishwasher, range with oven and induction cooktop including signage
“Use only cast iron or stainless steel cooking vessels”, refrigerator, space for a
microwave, teacher sink, commercial fume/fire hood and a grease trap. Provide
point-of-use hot water heater for dishwasher to meet Environmental Health
regulations. The counter should be adult height to enable the appliances but a section
of the counter should be at child height and include a child sink so that children can
sit around and “work”. (Refer to Appendix E). All appliances to be Energy Star labeled
and provided by general contractor.
• Comply with Children’s ADA Standards for this age group. Refer to Children’s
Accessible Elements Table located at the end of this elementary School section.
• Easy access to the playground. No direct access from the classroom.
• A multi-use kindergarten play area designed for children ages 2 to 5 (with hose bib
water available and variety of play materials).
• Convenient restrooms designated and designed for kindergarten student use must
also be ADA accessible. Restroom doors shall provide rough-in for 4 hinge locations to
allow future installation of a 2-panel Dutch style door.
• Locate near a convenient parent pick-up and drop-off space with parking.
• Carpet in dry areas and polished concrete surface in wet areas. (Refer to the APS
standards for specific carpet guidelines)
• Built-in furnishings, cabinets, and accessories shall comply with height and reach
standards. Refer to Children’s Accessible Elements Table located at the end of this
elementary School section.
• Energy Star (white) 18 cubic foot frost free refrigerator with ice maker for each
classroom and one for the shared kitchen.
• Provide backing in wall for possible future changing table.
NOTE: Consider group restrooms and kitchens in a secure area.
 Special Education Spaces

Refer to Appendix B for Special Education Design Standards. Special education requirements are
the same as the regular classrooms except where noted. The allocation for each elementary
school will vary according to the specific enrollment needs. Consult APS Capital Master Plan
(CMP) to determine the school’s specific space allocation requirements prior to commencing
with the Programming and Design of the Project.

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 Fine Arts / Music
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Unless the school can fund fine arts (art, dance and music) programs full-time, fine arts and
music teachers rotate to schools. Generally, schools provide 1 year instruction for Art and 1 year
instruction for Music alternating. Request programming information from APS Fine Arts.
• Special Education is typically integrated for art and music classes. Check enrollment in
art and music classrooms, as class size can get up to to 35-36 students in a classroom
for integrated programs. Size: 1200 SF for a typical classroom and storage, assumes
840 -900 SF for classroom and the remaining SF for storage.
o Accommodate at least 8 – 36” x 72” tables for art, space for movement
instruction, and space for risers, platforms, sets and scenery, and other music
performance equipment. Size: 1200 is classroom and storage. 840 -900 SF for
classroom –rest for storage. Provide enough floor space to leave instruments set
up. Provide an area for art and coats.
• A large kiln is to be located in a dedicated room or space adjacent to the art/music
room. It must be properly vented and should include adjacent space for open shelving
and storage. (Refer to Appendix C.5) In addition to the kiln vent, the room is required
to have a room exhaust fan operated by a thermostat to protect against overheating
of the room to avoid setting off fire suppression alarms, etc. due to the kiln. General
Contractor provides kiln and all kiln components. A/E to confirm type and quality of
kilns with FD+C and APS Fine Arts Department. (Refer to Appendix C.3)
• Design the art/music classroom using at least one non-parallel wall for sound
diffusion. Other acoustical treatment will need to be considered based on the
proximity of the art/music room to other instructional spaces in order to avoid sound
“bleeding.”
• Provide an outdoor teaching area adjacent to the art/music room is desirable, such as
an outdoor amphitheater.
• Provide ample storage to accommodate the supplies and equipment that the art and
music teachers bring to each school, including instruments. Ideally, this storage would
be located in a separate, adjacent room with locking doors; easily accessible from
within the art/music classroom; and include an open shelving system for storage.
o Open adjustable shelving is optimal for storage of various musical instruments
including drums in the storage room.
o Shelve should be no more than 2’ deep.
• Provide two sinks, one for instructor and one for students. Provide a deep, clean-up
sink and a regular sink. Put clay trap on the clean-up sink. (This source of water is
essential for art classes and for cleaning music equipment and instruments.) Provide a
separate lower sink with clay trap that is ADA accessible.
o Provide at least 8 linear feet of counter space around sink with at least 1 electrical
outlet close to the sink.
• Provide spaces to display, including ample wall space to accommodate 2 large bulletin
boards for display of instructional visuals and finished art work.
• Provide 1 large 4’ x 8’ magnetized chalkboard positioned in the room so as to be part
of the instructional focus. A chalkboard is preferred over a “white board” for art
instruction.
• Consider north facing high windows for additional natural light.

• Technology includes instructional use of prometheans, ipods, and computers.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Consider need for computer stations. Class may go to a sign up lab for computer use.
o Provide at least two power and data locations every wall.
o Provide a sound system and built-in speaker system for music reproduction.
• Storage located within the instructional space should include cabinets and horizontal
drawers large enough to accommodate the largest papers used in art class (tagboard:
24” x 36”).
• Although not a big consideration for the art/music room itself, provide space
throughout the school for the display of student art.
 Computer Learning Center

Every lab shall have:
• 32 computer stations.
• Centrally located near the media center.
• Layout shall be reviewed by APS FD+C and IT Department.
• 1 printer.
• Option to bring in laptop cart with higher capacity electrical requirements.
• Provide adequate cooling and exhaust for computer rooms.
 Library / Media Center

The library / media center requirements follow.
• Seat about 65 students.
• Circulation desk should be about 16 feet in length, provide limited access and visual
control throughout and include with phone, data and power outlets.
o Allow the book drop location to be flexible.
o Consider furniture (rather than built-in) circulation desk with power and data.
• Accessible electrical outlets on every wall and columns. Coordinate with casework,
furniture, and equipment FD+C staff.
• Provide day lighting (with a minimum window sill height of 65”-70” to clear shelving).
o Consider area for lockdown with window design.
• Space able to be darkened enough for AV use.
• Lights in individually controlled banks to allow darkening.
• Space to allow for different arrangements and programs to occur at one time and
include:
o Shelving: 3 ln.ft. of shelving for every 25 volumes (or 50 picture books). A/E to
work with APS FD+C for age appropriate furniture, shelving, desks, and layout.
o Consider floor shelving which is moveable, flexible, to accommodate shelving
arrangement in 20 years.
o 60” tall shelving around the walls is preferable.
o Work study area for 2 classes, for large group reading activities, and for reference.
o 12 stations for computer research and group work (30 sf each) with data.
o Provide area for storytelling, videos, and special presentations, fully accessible.
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 Watch out for blind spots.
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 Provide built-in, not furniture. No pit areas.

• Security gate at main entry is not necessary.
• Display areas are important. Provide a tackboard, magnetic whiteboard and/or wall
display areas, tack strip area above the shelves and around the room, including story
area for multiple display options.
• Provide a Librarian office adjacent to library/media center with phone and data.
o Consider combining workroom and office.
• Provide direct access to a media center workroom.
o Provide a sink in the work room.
 Mini Gym / Physical Education (Interior Area)

The mini gym / physical education area requirements follow.
• Minimum 20' clearance at ceiling is required (including light fixtures).
• A safety space between the court and wall is required.
• Gym should have 2 adjustable and retractable basketball goals with backboard and
wall pads.
• 4 additional adjustable and retractable basketball goals with backboard and wall pads
on the gym sidewalls with free throw lines are required.
• Wall eye bolts for net activities, and a climbing rope attachment.
• Discuss climbing wall option. Provide location to be installed by APS.
• Floor sleeve inserts with matching standards and nets for volleyball are required and
provided by general contractor.
• Mini gym to be located near the exterior playgrounds and recreation fields and away
from classrooms.
• Provide minimum 4’ wide access door to outdoor play areas.
• Provide windows that are impact resistant or protected.
• Provide an office for physical education staff.
• If this space is to have a performance platform, provide a minimum 400 sf platform
with curtain option, ramp access, and storage (200 sf).
• Provide a separate 150 sf office / storage space for after-school programs.
• Technology is mobile and moved in and out of the gym space. Provide data and
outlets in gyms.
• Consider spaces for students to put valuables.
• Athletic flooring: commercial grade sheet with welded seams.
• Consider an exterior ball wall as part of the building design.
 Physical Education (Exterior Area)

• Playgrounds and fields – see playground section for size. (See APS Site Design Directives
section.)
SUPPORT SPACES
All school areas will provide an environment that meets the functional needs of support
services.
 Cafeteria
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Cafeterias serve as a food serving area as well as a multi-purpose area for school activities.
• Centrally located.
• Sized to seat 15 sf/student with no more than 3 lunch periods.
• Provide ample storage for additional special events folding tables and chairs.
• If space is to have a performance platform, provide a minimum 400 sf (in addition to
3000 sf dining area) platform with curtain option, ramp access, and storage (200 sf).
• Provide data connections for an interactive teaching board (Refer to Appendix C3).
• Acoustically treated ceiling to absorb sound.
• Provide windows to the outside that are shaded.
• Discuss with Food & Nutrition Service the option of self-service and/or cafeteria staff-
serve.
• Discuss with Food & Nutrition Service serving counter heights, depths, and points of
access.
• Flooring to be polished concrete.
• Provide milk dump located in the dining area, a sink, and additional outlets for milk
small coolers.
• Consider outside dining.
 Kitchen
Some schools are served from the APS central kitchen, yet most schools have on-site food
preparation. Each project must be reviewed with the Food and Nutrition Services personnel
before design begins.
• Kitchen shall include the following areas. (See Appendix C3 for Guide to Space
Planning of a School Food Service Facility based on the number of meals served). The
contract A/E will meet with Food and Nutrition Services for current operating needs
prior to design. The following is a guide.
o Food preparation area with vegetable sink.
o Dish/pot washing area (requires a 3 compartment sink) and grease trap located on
the exterior.
o Cook/prep/serve area with hand washing sink.
o Cold and hot storage equipment generally including a freezer / refrigerator walk-
ins, and 2 to 4 transporters for hot food.
o Dry storage.
o Restroom for the staff with separate area for staff lockers and electric washer /
dryer units.
 Kitchen bathroom must have a door.
o Office with telephone, fax, and data.
o Custodial closet in the kitchen with mop sink. Provide rack for the contracted
chemical system.
 In the kitchen, the custodial area is not a closet. It doesn’t need a door. It does
need to be out of site from students.
o Serving line.

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• Floors, walls, ceilings, doors
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o Floors must be sealed. The floor needs a texture so it’s not slippery. Floor needs to
be easily cleaned up to serving line area.
o Kitchen floors to be poly vinyl in a color other than white (off white okay). Polished
concrete is ok if sealed and desirable in other areas where appropriate.
o Install base cove continuous from bottom up.
o Surfaces must be disinfected. Use reinforced fiberglass panels (RFP) on all walls
where serving functions occur. Provide stainless steel behind cooking and washing
areas (floor to ceiling or to height of equipment).
o Consider color on wall where students can see it. Avoid an institutional look.
o Tray drop off area needs washable surface wall on customer side.
• Plumbing:
o Provide dedicated water break for backflow prevention.
o Provide back flow prevention on mop sinks.
o Hand wash sinks required by City Health inspections. Number depends on the size
of the kitchen.
 One near the serving line.
 One in the food prep area. Cook/ prep/ serving area may need multiple hand
sinks.
 One in restroom inside and one outside the restroom (might be same as the
food prep sink).
 One in snack bar area.
o Regarding hot water, the kitchen must meet a minimum time required for getting
hot water.
o Tilt skillet needs water and a drain. Make sure drain is located under where skillet
tips the water.
• FF&E:
o Equipment lists are in appendix: Kitchen size will impact requirements.
o Provide roll paper towels dispensers with paddle operation.
o Food services will provide their own soap dispensers.
o Provide 44-gallon trash cans. Kitchen requires multiple trash cans, depending on
size.
o Restroom needs small trash with no touch lid.
o Provide mops and the hanging clips.
o Provide serving line. Height of serving line depends on school level.
o Provide office furniture: a desk, chair and 4 drawer filing cabinet.
o All storage shelving needs to be microbial. GC will provide fixed, non-rollable
shelves in dry storage, refrigerator and freezer.
o Locate staff lockers outside restroom, not inside the restroom.
o Provide small staff lockers. Staff will bring their own locks.
o Provide a washer and dryer. Stackable or side by side is ok; never a combo unit.
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o Provide space in custodial area for a rack for the contracted chemical system
(current contractor system is an “eco-lab system.” Dish soap/ hand soap / they put
chemical rack there.)
o Snack bars: if run by DECA provide a soap dispenser.
o Milk cooler needs to be a forced air cooler.
 Buffer sounds from milk coolers. Locate in an alcove. Consider heat from
equipment.
o Consider after-school programs. See appendix
o At dry storage pass- through / roll- through door, carts need to fit the doors.
Change pass through to roll through – ideal.
o Consider staff access to roll up gates at dish area for operations. Avoid gates that
are out of reach and difficult to secure.
• Sufficient access for delivery vehicles into a receiving area through a 3’ - 8” door
(minimum clear area) x 7’ - 0 high screen door and fly fan entry. Cover screen on door
with expanded metal covers on both sides to protect screening.
o Provide doorbell and peephole at rear entry.
o Doors need to be held open for delivery.
• Sufficient access for trash pick-up.
o Shield exterior trash area near kitchen. Locate dumpsters close to kitchen door,
but not too close (rodents).
• Use solar preheating of hot water in the kitchen. Regarding hot water, the kitchen
must meet a minimum time required for getting hot water.
• Kitchen technology requirements:
o Provide a Holocom box in the kitchen.
o Data is required for the kitchen office. Provide three data drops with power
located at three walls of the office.
o Provide technology to track the freezer temperatures.
o Provide data and power at the front and end of the line (two data drops) for
cashiers at serving lines and at the snack bar.
o Consider technology for breakfast service at the bus area. Food service needs to
hand out breakfast to students as they go off the bus.
o Provide screen (for menu and images of food) at serving line.
 Utility / Storage
 Custodial Utility Areas

There are to be sufficient custodial areas with hot and cold water to efficiently clean all
permanent and portable facilities. They are to be conveniently distributed in a manner
that is appropriate to serve entire school.
o At least 1 custodial closet in each building and on each floor.
o Each custodial closet to be 60 sf with 1 at 200 sf in size for supplies and desk.
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 All shall have a janitor’s floor mop sink with mop holders and sufficient shelves
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for storage.
 Provide an outlet and data drop for custodian’s desk.
 Cover walls around sink with stainless steel or FRP surround.
 All spaces to have active mechanical ventilation.
o Custodial Rooms will have painted walls (and ceilings or exposed structure if they
are not lay-in). The floors will have a concrete sealer.
 Facility Storage Interior (other than in classrooms)

 Unassigned storage (that can be used for a variety of purposes).
 Paint all walls and hard ceilings. The floors are to have sealed concrete.
 Facility Storage Exterior

 Exterior storage shall be 10’ tall and directly accessible to the outside to store
inventory salvage and excess equipment and furniture.
 Provide storage with exterior double door.
 Administrative Offices / Support Areas
 Administrative Offices
The administration area will be central to the school and visitor access. It is the school’s
access control point, so visibility and easy way finding is important to and from these
offices. Minimize curved walls and odd angled walls in this area to best accommodate
high density of furniture.
o Main office shall be designed in a way that receptionist can buzz-in (controlled
access with cameras) from air lock or covered entry.
o The main office reception desk should be designed and installed as casework and
located where visitors enter the main lobby.
o Reception area shall provide space for tables for registration with computer data
drop. This area is to have visual control of the school’s main entry point.
o Main PA and intercom system control located in administrative office area.
o Secretary shall have a clear view of cots in the nurse’s cot room.
o Secretary shall have a clear view of special-system panels (fire/intercom).
o AED equipment is typically located in the administrative area, and requires
charging and battery.
o Space for file cabinets to include (sufficient for student population) fire proof and
lockable cabinets. A/E to coordinate with APS FD+C.
o Provide recessed display space with locking glass doors to display student
o 2-D and 3-D art work. Lighting shall be on a controlled system.
o Mail boxes (1 per staff + 10% for growth) to be located in “staff area”, admin area,
or in the teachers’ lounge. Mailboxes should comfortably allow for 8-1/2” x 11”
paper size.

 Counseling
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Review needs for a particular school program with APS Counselling for information on
counseling allocations.
• Counselling office requires privacy, therefore no FTE sharing of offices. Even a half
time FTE must have a full office.
o For Privacy, offices will
 Prefer not glass.
 Require sound isolation
 Be located away from the public waiting area.
 Have close access to a printer for printing of confidential documents.
• Office standard is 300 SF. Don’t need a space as big as a classroom –1/3 size of
classroom. Portables are not preferred.
o Offices require a locked file cabinet. Also a secure storage room for a certain
number of years is required.
• Locate In the vicinity of the front office but does not have to be part of the
administration set up.
o Proximity to the cumulative file room is preferred.
o Parents need to check in at the front area to see a counseler. Parents need to wait
at school office /reception. Don’t want kids walking past and parents seeing what
kids are going to counseling.
o Students can have direct access to counseling offices. Students should not have to
talk to anyone to see counselor. Waiting area by counseling offices is for students.
 Nurse’s Area
The nurse’s area should be adjacent to and entered by way of the school's central office
control area.
• Refer to Appendix C.1 Health Room requirements for list of equipment requirements.
• Provide a minimum of 6 chairs in reception area and wall rack for educational
materials.
• Provide equipment for vision screening.
o If equipment is not available, provide a 20 feet deep space to conduct eye exams.
o Provide private office for school nurse to include at least 2 duplex outlets, phone
with dedicated line, computer with Internet access, paper shredder, and window
to cot area with blinds. Design walls / window for hearing testing (as sound proof
as possible). Consult APS Nursing Department for specific design parameters.
o Treatment /cot room includes:
 Space for 1 cot / 250 students with tables between for equipment general
contractor to provide and install curtains mounted in ceiling for privacy.
 Duplex outlets at each cot for equipment that may be required. Consult with
APS Nursing Department for specific equipment that may be required.
 Deep sink unit with hot and cold water.
 One 7 foot tall storage cabinet for large equipment.
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 Second desk with at least 2 outlets for a phone and computer with Internet
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access.
 Refrigerator with ice maker.
o Space for double locking medication cabinet. (See Appendix C.1 Health Room
requirements for list of equipment requirements.)
o 36” minimum clear door opening to allow for an emergency gurney.
o Restroom to include a shower and space for a padded changing table (changing
table provided and installed by APS – Consult APS FD&C for current sizes). Allow
space for Hoyer lift in bathroom.
o Provide exhaust fan in rooms.
o Provide space for 1 locking fire proof file cabinet for every 800 students.
o Provide storage closet for wheelchair, crutches, and other bulk item storage.
o Provide stackable unit washer/dryer. Refer to Appendix E for specifications.
o Provide wall space for an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in a cabinet in the
Corridor outside the Administration area or Nurse’s Office; consult FD+C furniture
specialist.
 Bookroom
The Bookroom is to be located either in the Administration Area or adjacent to the
Library/Media Center with easy access from the corridor and delivery area.
o Shelving to be provided and installed by general contractor.
 Workroom
The workroom is to be centrally located to the teaching staff with easy access from the
corridor.
o Sufficient permanent lockable storage.
 Base cabinets with sufficient countertop for workspace and equipment.
 Upper cabinets.
o Deep double sink area.
o Consider use of a utility sink set into the counter.
o Accommodate a variety of shelving systems for storage of paper, books, supplies,
and audio-visual material.
o Provide space for lay-out table.
o Coordinate requirements for dedicated circuits and outlets for equipment.
Confirm all existing and anticipated equipment with the school staff and FD+C.
 Teachers' Lounge
o Located near the administrative offices or workroom and adjacent to staff
restrooms. When possible, provide patio area with wall privacy.
o Outdoor furniture shall be attached to pavement and provided/installed by the
general contractor.

o Small kitchenette area with a refrigerator, two microwave ovens (no range), and
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double sink. Provide 5 duplex outlets with dedicated circuits above counter.
o Space and power for two vending machines.
o Staff mail boxes (1 per staff) either here or in a staff only area of the
administration area. Add lower boxes for larger items – minimally sized to
accommodate a ream of paper.
o Provide one 4’ x 4’ tack board.
SITE RECREATION
The school site is to provide outdoor recreation and learning areas suitable for age of student
population served. Design of play areas and equipment selection will follow APS Playground
Guidelines and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety and the most recent ASTM Standard. See Site
Design Directives section and APS Playground Standards
o Playground design must be age specific.
 Playground Location
o Playground is to be conveniently located for student population and with safety in
mind.
o Provide a 10’-0” wide gate into playground areas where the playground or site is
enclosed with a fence (provide windscreen where wood chips are installed).
Playground Equipment and Shade
o Playground equipment is to be safe, free of sharp and pinching elements, and well-
designed/equipped (coordinate with APS on-call for equipment type and layout) to
serve the needs of elementary grades 1 – 5.
o Avoid barrel nut fasteners which cause maintenance problems (blue loctite).
o Shade structures at ES and MS are a health safety issue. Locate at play equipment.
o Provide shade trees or permanent shade structures (vandal resistant), and include
benches and tables in the shade area that are secured to the pavement or ground.
o No utilities shall be installed under the play equipment area.
 Kindergarten Playground
o Provide a separate, fenced kindergarten playground in close proximity to the
building with appropriate equipment scaled to kindergartner use.
o Provide and design a separate preschool-age playground from the kindergarten
playground if pre-kindergarten is located at a school.
 Playground Safety
o Provide accessible routes to play areas.
o Provide skateboard deterrents on all low walls, curbs, seating etc. that are
targeted by skate boarders.

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 Hard Surface Play Areas
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o There are to be hard surface play areas located near the buildings with southern
sun exposure where possible. If distant from the buildings and accessed through
unpaved areas, extend a wide walk between the two to minimize mud and sand
being tracked into the buildings. Areas are to include:
 1 concrete pad with basketball goals if space allows.
 Asphalt play area with painted game lines.
 Surfaced, running / walking track about 8’ wide.
 Grass Playing Field

o There is to be one game field. For fields under 1 acre, provide artificial play turf (G
max certified). See Site Design Directives section for size.
 Playground Supervision
o Playgrounds are to be sited with good site lines for good supervision.
CHILDREN’S ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS TABLE

APS is designing Elementary School spaces for Kindergarten through 5th Grade (Pre-K programs will utilize facilities designed for
Kindergarten)
Element Details K-5th Grade (includes Pre-K)**
Ramps Slope 1 :16
See NMBC 2006 Width for single wheelchair 44" min (118 mm)
section E112.3 Width for two wheelchairs 88’’ min. (2236 mm)
See ANSI 405
Drinking fountains Spout height to outlet 30" max. (760 mm)
and water coolers See ANSI 602.2 Exception 2
See ANSI 602
Water closets Centerline 15" (380 mm)
for Toilet Rooms, See ANSI 604.10.2
Wheelchair Stalls, Clearance 60” (1525 mm) wide by 56” (1420 mm) min. deep
and Ambulatory See ANSI 604.10.3 and 604.3
Stalls Toilet seat height 15" (380 mm)
See ANSI 604.10 and See ANSI 604.10.4
604.1 Horizontal grab bar height to centerline 25" (635 mm)
See ANSI 604.10.5, 604.5 and 609.4
Rear grab bar may be split or shifted to avoid 25" (635 mm)
conflicts with flush valves – APS prefers a split bar
ANSI 604.5.2 Exception 3
Vertical grab bar 18” (455mm) long Bottom is 21” (533 mm) min. - 30” (760 mm) max.
See NMBC 2006 section E112.7 above the floor
See ANSI 604.10.5 and 604.5.1 Centerline is 34 inches (865 mm) max. - 36” (915 mm)
max. from the rear wall
Flush control 36” max. (915 mm)
See ANSI 604.10.6
Wheelchair water Size 60” (1525 mm) min. wide by 59” (1500 mm) deep
closet compartments See ANSI 604.8.2 min.
See ANSI 604.10.8 Toe clearance beneath front partition and one side 12” (305 mm) min.
partition 2
See ANSI 604.8.
Ambulatory water Size 36” (915 mm) wide by 60” (1525 mm) long
closet compartments See ANSI 604.9.2

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APS is designing Elementary School spaces for Kindergarten through 5th Grade (Pre-K programs will utilize facilities designed for
Kindergarten)
Element Details K-5th Grade (includes Pre-K)**
See NMBC 2006 Horizontal parallel grab bars on both sidewalls 42” 25"(635 mm)
section E112.5 (1065 mm) long
See ANSI 604.10.8
Urinals Top of rim 14" max. (355 mm)
See NMBC 2006
section E112.6
See ANSI 605
Lavatories and sinks Sink rim 31" max.
See ANSI 606.2 See ANSI 606.2 (797 mm)
Exception 2 and 3
Knee clearance 24" min.
See ANSI 606.2 (610 mm)
Exception 2 and 3
Mirrors Full length mirror 60” (1525 mm) min. tall Bottom of reflecting surface 12” (455 mm) max.
See NMBC 2006 above floor
section E112.4 Mirrors over sinks Bottom of reflecting surface 37” (940 mm) max.
above floor
Dining surfaces and Tops of tables and counters 26” (660 mm) min.
work surfaces 30” (760 mm) max.
See ANSI 902.4
Benches Top of seat 11” (280 mm) min.
See NMBC 2006 12” (305 mm) max.
section E112.8
See ANSI 903
Tray slides Top of tray slide 28” (710 mm) min.
See NMBC 2006 30” (762 mm) max.
section E112.9
Storage Frontal approach height 20"-40" (510-1015 mm)
See NMBC 2006 Side approach height 40" max. (1015 mm)
section E112.10
See ANSI 905

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NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR STANDARDS-BASED MIDDLE SCHOOL
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A utilization will be provided to the A/E by APS FD+C and Capital Master Plan (CMP) prior to the
design of each Project. The CMP utilization will define the specific spaces required for each project. The
APS Standards will define the square footage and character requirements for each of the specified
spaces.
The following charts apply the proposed policies and standards to a standards-based middle school
designed for 1,200 – 1,500 students.
All school areas shall meet all the intended instructional and functional needs.
The size and nature of the following areas shall meet standards specifications.
APS Middle School - PROGRAMMED SPACES

Designed
Total Sub- Designed Designed Designed
# of Area Per Total
Room Description Assignable Totals # of Area Per Sub- Totals
Spaces Space Assignabl
Square Feet (NASF) Spaces Space (NASF)
e Square
Instructional Areas
Core Classrooms
32,76
0
Standard Classrooms 39 840 32,760
Special Ed
9,985
See Special Ed programs listed in
the Appendix
Science
8,760
Science Laboratories 6 1,250 7,500
Workroom/Storage/Prep 3 420 1,260
Performance (Chorus, Band, Drama)
7,415
Chorus Area 1 1,300 1,300
Office 1 150 150
Storage 1 400 400
Band/ Orchestra 1 2,070 2,070
Office 1 150 150
Practice Rooms 3 50 150
Practice Rooms 2 100 200
Storage 1 500 500
Drama/ Performance 1 1,000 1,000
Office 1 120 120
Storage 1 500 500
Performance Stage 1 875 875
Art 1,750
Art Area 1 1,300 1,300
Office 1 150 150
Storage 1 200 200
Kiln 1 100 100
Flexible Labs –Elective labs
Family and Consumer Sciences
2,675
Sewing 1 1,100 1,100
Storage/Washer-Dryer 1 200 200
Cooking 1 1,200 1,200
Storage (Pantry) 1 175 175
Information Technology
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Designed
# of Area Per Total
e Square
2,500
Computer Laboratory 2 1,100 2,200
Storage 2 150 300
Industrial Arts
1,250
Technology Education Lab 1 1,100 1,100
Storage 1 150 150
NASF 67095
Efficiency 66.5% Tare 33800
Gross Square Feet 100895
Special Instructional Areas
Library
5,600
Circulation Desk 1 200 200
Open Stack/ Reading 1 2,800 2,800
Computer Area 1 600 600
Class Area 2 750 1,500
Office/ Workroom 1 300 300
Storage 1 200 200
NASF 5,600
Efficiency 66.5% Tare 2,820
Gross Square Feet 8,420
Physical Education
Main Gym 9370

Playing Court 1.0 8600 8600
Bleacher Seating 1.0 incl above incl above
Storage 1.0 600 600
Snack Bar (Gym) 1.0 170 170
Auxiliary Gym 8180
Auxiliary Gym 1.0 5800 5800
Gym Storage 1.0 330 330
Multi-Purpose Room 1.0 1700 1700
Storage 1.0 350 350
Lockers 3250
PE Lockers- Boys 1.0 1450 1450
PE Lockers- Girls 1.0 1450 1450
Office with RR and Storage 2.0 175 350
OT/PT- APE 1320
OT/PT Space 1.0 900 900
Office 1.0 120 120
Restroom 1.0 100 100
Storage 1.0 200 200
NASF 22190
Efficiency 66.5% Tare 11143
Gross Square Feet 33263
Support
Cafeteria 4,400
Cafeteria (includes queuing) 1 3,800 3,800
Snack Bar (Cafeteria) 1 175 175
Facility Storage (with Custodian) 1 425 425
Kitchen 2,530

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Designed
# of Area Per Total
e Square
Main Cooking, Preparation, 1 1,200 1,200
Serving
Cleaning 1 250 250
Freezer and Refrigerator 1 450 450
Office 1 100 100
W/D and lockers 10 80 80
Restroom 1 50 50
Dry Storage 1 325 325
Delivery 1 75 75
Other School Support 3,070
Lockers 1 600 600
School Store 1 240 240
MDF 1 150 150
IDF 5 50 250
IT Office 1 150 150
Head Custodian 1 80 80
Custodial and Site Equipment 5 40 200
Building Storage 3 200 600
Building Lobby 1 800 800
NASF 10,000
Administration
Administration/ Counseling
Administration 1,850
Principal 1.0 220 220
Assistant Principal 2.0 180 360
Conference 1.0 250 250
School Secretary 1.0 160 160
Workroom 1.0 150 150
Files/ Storage/ Coffee 1.0 160 160
Reception 1.0 250 250
Waiting 1.0 300 300
Counseling Area 1,835
Counselors 3.0 150 450
Social Worker 1.0 150 150
Psychologist 1.0 150 150
Secretary with waiting area 1.0 175 175
Head Special Ed Teacher 1.0 150 150
File Storage 1.0 150 150
Evaluation/Testing 1.0 120 120
Conference 1.0 250 250
Instructional Coach 1.0 240 240
Health Center 1.0 840
Nursing Area
Waiting Area 1.0 120 120
Nurse's Office 1.0 120 120
Health Assistant Area 1.0 100 100
Treatment/ Recovery 1.0 400 400
Restroom 1.0 50 50
Storage 1.0 50 50
Other 4,455
TIPS/ISS 1.0 650 650
Workroom 1.0 900 900
Storage 1.0 200 200
Book Storage 1.0 400 400

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Designed
# of Area Per Total
e Square
Teacher Lounge 1.0 1,200 1,200
Teacher Work Area 1.0 180 180
Mail Area 1.0 175 175
Security Office 1.0 150 150
Parent Room 1.0 600 600
Staff Restrooms (space in
tare)
NASF 8,980
NASF 113,795
STANDARD CLASSROOMS
Standard classroom size is roughly determined by assessment of State Pupil Teacher Ratios
(PTRs), a size allocation per student, and practical experience. Leave options for moving classes
between different grade levels.
GENERAL NEEDS FOR CORRIDORS AND LOBBY AREAS IN PROXIMITY TO

CLASSROOMS
• Provide tall display cases with safety glass for student work and awards near each
grade level, the art / music classroom(s), main office and main gymnasium.
• At the discretion of the school, consider providing student lockers in the hallways that
serve the 3 different grade levels. If located in a room and for easy monitoring,
lockers shall be one-tier. If against the walls, the locker units can be 2-tier. Lockers
shall be 16 gauge doors with louvers and piano hinge, 24 gauge body steel units with
padlock eye (no moving parts), one double hook on the ceiling and 3 single hooks on
walls of the locker. Provide aluminum number plate. Lockers will be 12” wide x 60”
high x 15” deep. Provide the locker built-in to the base and top or sealed base and
angle the top with 25% pitch.
GENERAL NEEDS FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS
• Convenient and close proximity to common resources (media center, cafeteria, PE

facility).
• Utilize natural light to reduce daytime lighting costs, balance spectrum of lighting
available, and provide views. Windowsill height of no less than 30” a.f.f. Operable
windows to provide cross ventilation.
• Acoustically balanced for hearing the human voice (must comply with ANSI standards)
in the space and blocking noise from outside the space. Consider use of sound
augmentation system.
• Accommodate technology needs for teacher and students to include: telephone,
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computers, printers, electrical and data connections.
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• Accommodate APS furniture and equipment list. Arrange primary furniture to allow
for good view lines of teaching wall[s].
• Easily maintained surfaces.
• Standard is one magnetic white board (8’x 4’) and one chalkboard (8’ x 4’) with tack
boards (2 - 4’x 4’) with tack strip on top of all boards. School may choose all white
boards. Provide flag and flag holder in each classroom and specialty classroom, art,
music, library and cafeteria.
• Manual pencil sharpener on wooden block with blocking in wall at standard height for
each classroom and specialty classroom, library or other area where students will be
working. The sharpeners shall be provided by and installed by general contractor.
• Minimize carpet areas. (Refer to APS Carpet Tile Specifications on the FC+C website.)
Polished concrete floors are preferred throughout but especially at wet areas.
***Consider providing additional storage space for teachers off-track in year-round schools.
 Special Education Spaces

o Refer to Appendix B
 Science Laboratories
• Provide 6 science laboratories (1,250 sf) for 32 students each with 3 shared workroom
/ storage / prep room (420 sf). Provide a pair of laboratories and one workroom /
storage / prep room for each grade level.
• For each science lab, provide six student groupings with sinks. 5 groups (34” H, 24” D)
each with 48” lockable base unit (with shelves), 18” three-drawer unit and 18” sink
unit with 12” W, 12” L, 8” D phenolic resin sink with tall gooseneck lever handle
faucet. The sixth group includes a 48” lockable base unit with shelves and a 36” ADA
sink unit. Of the six labs, four will have the scheme exactly. For the other two labs (in
the 6th grade wing) the 48” base cabinet will have 20 plastic trays inserted into the
lockable cabinet rather than shelves. All groups will have upper wall cabinet units that
measure 36” W, 24” H, 18” D with lockable sliding glass doors. Provide additional base
cabinets as required for design. All tops shall be phenolic resin.
• Workroom / Storage / Prep Room – each space is required to have a 36” x 36” glass
drying rack over 36” W, 34” H, 24” D base cabinet unit for 12” W, 12” L, 8” D phenolic
resin sink with gooseneck lever handle faucet, w three drawer 18” W base unit, a 32”
W base unit with shelves with a cook top inset, a 24” built-in dishwasher, a full size
refrigerator and a 66” desk area with 2 pedestals of three drawers each and knee
space of 30”. Provide upper open wall cabinets over the desk of two 30” H, 24” H, 13”
D and one over the cooktop for the hood. Provide open solid metal shelving for
science equipment storage.
• Utilities to be included are natural gas, water, and electricity.
o Consider retractable power outlets from ceiling to provide power to and
accommodate flexible arrangement of lab tables.
o Provide emergency gas shut off, eye wash/ shower, and fire blanket.
o Consider if natural gas is required for all science classrooms.
o Consider if a fume hood is required at some science classrooms.

 Performing and Fine Arts
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Request programming information from APS Fine Arts for actual enrollment in art and music
classrooms, program information, and office needs.
• Technology: Instruction uses recorded music, projects lyrics, and shows clips of
performances.
o Provide blue tooth compatibility for music classrooms.
o Provide speakers and AV system for classrooms. LED screen with air play.
Promethean for each classroom.
o Provide additional power outlets at walls and counters.
The A/E shall consider an outdoor performance venue in close proximity to the indoor
performance space. The configuration of the performance spaces are as follows:
 Chorus, Band and Orchestra

o These spaces will need acoustical tuning with non-parallel walls, sound panels
from ceiling (or acoustical ceiling), wall panels and possible floor treatment.
o Ceiling heights in main rooms should be non-parallel to floor, unless using ceiling
sound panels, and may vary from noted ceiling heights (that are averages for
space).
o These are high noise areas spaces, so acoustically separate these rooms from the
rest of the school and from one another.
o Consider wall protection that may include chair rail / corner guards around band
and chorus walls.
o Chorus and band room will have an office for each teacher, with visual access to
the classroom.
o Do not build in risers. Riser will be purchased as furniture. Each room shall have a
storage room for choral risers, file cabinets, lockable instrument storage cabinets
and a sink in the band storage room only. Cabinets shall be anchored to floor to
meet seismic requirements.
o Provide one large and one small practice room with acoustical treatment of walls
and doors. Design practice rooms to open into the ensemble rooms. Put windows
in the practice room doors.
 Drama / Performance
o The intent of the program space shall allow use of the stage as a part of the drama
academic space and to open a folding powered sound wall to the stage (part of the
cafeteria) while closing the drama classroom off from the stage.
o Provide an office with a window into the classroom space and lockable storage
room.
o The drama classroom will have casework for storage of props, fabrics and other
stagecraft materials.
 Performance Stage
o Performance Stage will be equipped with front/side/back curtains with stage
wings and be located in close proximity to the drama classroom. Provide ramp
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provided in the gym or cafeteria. Stage area is described more fully in the
Cafeteria Section.
 Art
o Art room to be provided with sink/counter area, table area for up to eight 60” x
60” shop tables, clay area with two electric potter’s wheels, damp proof cabinet,
and an open area to place model or still life.
o North light is important.
o Provide a deep, wide sink with clay trap and a separate hand sink for ADA
compliance as required.
o Provide (1) magnetic white, (1) chalk boards and tack board and/or tack strips.
Provide places to display student work. Consider dry erase walls to encourage
advertising of student performance.
o Provide and coordinate a separate kiln room with proper power and outlet for the
specific kiln and exhaust hood for the specific kiln. The kiln room will be provided
with a thermostatically controlled room exhaust fan separate from the kiln
exhaust hood. The District preferred kiln and associated equipment, see appendix,
will be provided and installed by the general contractor
o Provide many outlets at the counters, i.e. for glue guns and encaustic painting.
o A contiguous art patio is desirable and shall be considered during design.
 Flexible Labs – Elective Labs

Each classroom will accommodate 32 students.
 JROTC / Leadership
The MS JROTC program is Leadership. Twelve middle schools currently have this program.
Consult with CMP for JROTC spaces / utilization and funding.
• If a MS desires a Leadership program, then consider the following:
Middle School JROTC

Space Program Requirements
Space Description Quantity SF EA NSF Notes

Classroom 1 1,200 1,200 Accommodate 45 students
Archery/Multi-purpose 1 2,470 2,470 65' x 38' minimum, 8 lanes at 3'6" wide
plus 5' safety perimeter
Office 1 120 120
Equipment Storage 1 300 300
Student Restrooms/Dressing 2 160 320
Unisex Restroom 1 65 65
Total NSF 4,475
Tare @ 25% 1,492
GSF 5,967
 See appendix L.
 Archery can be located outside or share a multipurpose flexible lab room

 Provide space to accommodate outside archery and outside storage.
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 The School has the responsibility to schedule available classroom space for
Leadership.
 Family and Consumer Science – Sewing.

At MS, Family and Consumer Science (FACS) is a half year elective. Curriculum may include
sewing, and cooking. If such program/need exists in a mid-school, the space shall accommodate
the following functions:
 Sewing will have up to 32 sewing machines, measuring 24”D x 36” W on 16
tables. Power to be supplied by ceiling-mounted retractable outlets instead of
floor outlets.
 Sewing area to have a 30”W by 60”H mirror in space for fitting clothes.
 Provide mobile demo unit to match casework (60”L, 36”H, 42”D with 4 drawer
unit and two 24” storage units sections with 2 shelves each).
 Provide two 48”W, 84”H, 24”D locking tall cabinets with shelves and one
wardrobe unit 18”W by 84”H by 24”D.
 Laundry room with washer and dryer. Provide 60”W, 24”H, 13”D lockable upper
cabinets over the washer and dryer. Provide standing laundry sink near the
washer and dryer.
 Storage room to have built-in cabinets that accommodate five 32 storage tray
cabinets, with each tray about 20”H, 20”D in a nominal 24”W, 5”H, 24”D slot in
a nominal 48”W, 84”H, 24”D casework unit.
 Family and Consumer Science - Cooking

At MS, Family and Consumer Science (FACS) is a half year elective. Curriculum may include
sewing, and cooking. If such program/need exists in a mid-school, the space shall accommodate
the following functions:
 Cooking will have six student kitchenettes in “L” shaped base cabinets each with
a double stainless steel sink (each 14x16x6) with single action lever faucet (no
gooseneck), a slide-in stove with oven that has controls on the front (side
exhaust ranges are not allowed), and a space for a microwave on the counter.
Provide a residential style fume hood with a suppression system at each range.
 Upper cabinets to contain evenly sized wall units including the stove hood
location.
 Each kitchenette is about 15 linear feet of 34”H, 24”D base cabinets mixing door
and drawer units as for residence, with 8’ of upper cabinets at minimum 13”
deep. Each kitchenette to have at least 6 drawers in multiple units, multiple
standard storage units, a sink base unit , a corner storage unit with rotating
shelves, a 12” vertical try storage unit, and a slot for the slide-in stove/oven.
 The instructors demo kitchen island will be 36”H, 30”D, with 30” cooktop unit
with storage below, 24” four drawer unit, 36” sink unit, and one drawer and
storage unit. Provide cabinets or ceiling mounted mirror that is long enough to
show stove and counter prep area. Behind demo kitchen island provide base
cabinets with 36”H, 24”D units: one 36”W sink unit with double stainless steel
sink unit with sprayer and disposal, one 24”W dishwasher unit, one 1-drawer
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and slide out trash 24”W unit, one 1-drawer and storage 24” unit, one 12’
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vertical try storage unit, and one 30”W, 84”H, 24”D tall unit for double oven
unit with 2 drawers below.
 Provide accent lighting over demo kitchen.
 Pantry to have 1 each upright freezer and one refrigerator (minimum 21 cubic
feet each, Energy Star). Install five wire metal shelving units that are each 74”H,
24”D, and 48” W.
 Computer Labs
If a school is deemed in need of computer labs, it shall be designed with the following:
o Each station will be 36”W by 30”D using specialized counters mounted at 26” +/-
for middle school students. One workstation will be set at ADA height.
o Every school may have a minimum of two computer labs with 37 equal computer
workstations (32 student and 5 support devices) each.
o All screens shall be visible from instructor workstation.
o All wiring to run in wire / cable management system along or below counters.
There shall be no power poles or floor outlets.
o A preferred plan has two concentric partial circles of computer desks (U-shaped)
with the teacher’s vantage point in the opening. Lower any inner row wall or
divider so teacher can view the screens of the next row of computers. Another
preferred plan shall have computer desks lined up in classroom style. No tiered
floors.
o Storage room (to be shared with Technology Education Lab) has four 30”W, 34”H,
24”D, lockable base cabinets with shelves, one 36”W, 34”H, 24”D six-drawer unit
and a 36” ADA sink unit with 14” by 16” by 6” stainless steel sink with gooseneck
lever handle faucet. Provide about 16’ of upper cabinets made up of 36”W, 24”H,
13”D lockable cabinets, except for a shorter one over the sink.
o Provide separate cooling and exhaust.
 Technology Education Lab

This lab provides space for improving technology skills.
o The design of the lab should allow its workstations to be viewed by the teacher.
“U”-shaped configuration may be appropriate or workstations that face one
direction to a teaching wall.
o Provide lockable upper cabinets for storage of equipment.
 Library / Media Center

The library / media center requirements follow:
• Accommodate multiple classes in library.
o Seat about 85 students and staff at tables and computers.
o Consider a dropped ceiling over the teaching area for noise reduction.
o Space to allow for different arrangements and programs to occur at one time.

o Work with APS FD+C for age appropriate furniture, shelving, desks, and layout.
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o Work study area for 2 classes, for large group reading activities and for reference.
o 32 stations for computer research and group work with data.
o Consider the library as home for a maker space.
o Expect more talking in libraries as move to project based learning.
o Use sound baffles at an open ceiling to absorb sound, so kids can talk.
o Provide accessible electrical outlets on every wall and columns. Coordinate with
casework, furniture, and equipment FD+C staff.
• Circulation desk should be about 16 feet in length, provide limited access and visual
control throughout.
o Provide circulation desk with phone, data and power outlets.
o Allow the book drop location to be flexible.
 Consider furniture (rather than built-in) circulation desk with power and data.
• Shelving:
o The library requires less shelf space than needed in the past. Reading materials are
a blended model - technology and paper books.
o Floor shelving needs to be moveable / mobile. Flexible to accommodate shelving
arrangement in 20 years.
o 60” tall shelving around the walls is preferable.
• Lighting
o Provide day lighting (with a minimum window sill height of 65 or 70” to clear
shelving). Provide minimum sill height of 30” for LEED Certification points.
o Space able to be darkened enough for AV use.
o Lights in individually controlled banks to allow darkening.
• Technology
o Libraries need as much power and internet access as possible.
o Provide flexible access to power. No power columns and poles.
o Provide desks with cable management.
o Install appropriate wiring for audio visual and computer equipment is required.
o Consider needs for storage and charging of phones.
 Convert the hub room space for tech storage needs and provide good power for
charging up to 30 units.
 Provide charging walls for devices. Need flexibility to change device cords. Look
for furniture for charging.
 Provide a device charging system so that no grown up employees are
responsible for the phones.
o The secondary exit for emergencies should be alarmed with direct line of sight
from circulation desk.
o Metal security gates are not necessary.

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• Encourage parent use of library.
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o Parents affiliated with the school may check out books.

o Libraries provide access to technology for parents. Consider a public kiosk with
computers that doesn’t require login.
o Provide public Wi-Fi in the libraries.
• Family centers. Parents can come in and work on computers. All new schools will get
parent rooms. A computer area can be located there.
• Office / Workroom
o Provide adjacent Librarian office. Provide sink with soap (receives APS supplied
pouch soap refills – verify specified model with FD+C) and paper towel dispensers.
Provide built-in upper and lower lockable cabinets of 40 linear feet.
o Direct access to a media center workroom is required.
 Consider combining library workroom and office.
 Physical Education / Main Gym, Offices, PE Classroom

All physical education facilities must have equal facilities for male and female per the Title IX
requirement. The MS facilities support PE and athletics programs.
o Provide coach offices. A MS program typically has 3 to 4 coaches. Provide 2 offices
-shared.
o Provide a PE Classroom.
The main gym / physical education area requirements follow.
o Main gym area average of 12,525 sf with minimum 25' ceiling is required. No
ductwork or lighting to be installed below the 25’ height.
o A safety space (minimum 10 Feet) between the court and wall is required with wall
pads at each end.
o Stripe line floor for 6 basketball courts (1 court the long direction and 2 courts
across the narrow direction) and volleyball.
o Provide seamed indoor resilient multi-purpose rubber flooring with manufactured
cove base.
o Gym should have 2 main motorized retractable basketball goals with clear
backboard and flooring court markers. Plus 4 additional electronic retractable
basketball goals with backboard. Provide wall pads on the gym sidewalls.
o Provide volleyball sleeves, standards, padding, net, and sleeve screw caps for
safety. Provide 5 sleeves for full and half court games.
o Wall eye bolts for net activities, and a climbing rope attachment.
o Discuss climbing wall option in the auxiliary gymnasium.
o Main gym to be located near the exterior playgrounds and recreation fields and
away from classrooms.
o Consider an area for wall ball.
o Provide direct access to outdoor play areas.
o Provide windows that are impact resistant or protected.

o If this space shall have a performance platform, provide a minimum platform with
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curtain, ramp access, and storage.
o If there are before and after-school programs, provide lockable office / storage
space.
o Provide motorized telescoping bleachers to seat ½ of the student population with
one-piece molded bench type plastic seating on one side of gymnasium. Provide
8’-0” clear space between the top row of the bleachers and bottom of the roof
structure.
o If far from cafeteria, consider providing a snack bar with rolling door that seals
tight to stainless steel counter. Provide cabinets, shelving and 3-compartment
sink.
o Provide storage space with lockable double doors for athletic equipment and
folding chairs. Ceiling height to accommodate volleyball poles. Secure all shelving
units to floor to meet seismic conditions.
o Provide a motorized divider curtain across the middle of the gym.
o Technology is mobile and moved in and out of the gym space. Provide data and
outlets in both gyms.
o Provide PA and intercom systems in both gyms.
FD+C Note: Refer to the APS Electrical Design Standards and APS Mechanical Design Standards on the FD+C website
 Locker Rooms
o Provide separate locker rooms for boys and girls each for 70 students with equal
facilities for each sex per Title IX requirements (approximately 1,450 sf each).
o The flooring to be fungus, mildew, bacteria-resistant and easy to sterilize.
o Provide 2 offices (to be shared by 2 people each) with adjacent restrooms in close
proximity to locker rooms. Provide (2) single tier full height 15” wide, 18” deep
lockers. Provide the restroom with a water closet, lavatory with mirror and
accessories. Restroom to have ceramic tile floor and base.
o Lockers: Provide alternating 6- and 2- combination locker system where 6
over/under lockers in 72” high by 12” wide by 18” deep lockers paired with a 2-
tier locker 72” high by 15” wide by 18” deep. Doors shall have a piano hinge.
Design for maximum 210 students with generally less than 70 students (each sex)
per period. Provide fully welded lockers with padlock eye (no moving parts), one
double hook on ceiling and 3 single hooks on walls of lockers. Provide aluminum
number plates. Provide 35 6-tier lockers and 35 2-tier lockers. Provide benches
with integral bases and anchored securely to the floor.
o Restrooms: Provide restrooms for students with access from the gym via the
locker room. Restroom area to have ceramic tile floors and 5’ high (minimum)
ceramic tile wainscot. Provide mirrors, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers
(receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified model with FD+C) toilet
partitions, toilet paper dispensers, handrails, and napkin disposal units (in girl’s
side only) in each locker room.
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 Auxiliary Gym
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o Auxiliary gym sized to have a standard basketball court with a safety space around
the court (3,800 sf) with a minimum 25' ceiling height is required.
o The type of flooring shall be the same as the Main Gym.
o Flooring shall be striped for basketball and volleyball with wall pads on the end
walls.
o A safety space (minimum 10 Feet) between the court and wall is required with wall
pads at each end.
o Provide volleyball pole anchor sleeves, standards, padding, net and sleeve screw
caps for safety.
o Storage room for athletic equipment and chair storage to have ceiling height to
accommodate the volleyball poles.
 Circuit Training
o The circuit equipment should be enclosed in a 1,500 square feet space with a
raised ceiling to accommodate the circuit training equipment that is specified.
o The type of flooring shall be the same as the Main Gym.
o Flooring shall be striped to indicate the clearances required during the use of each
piece of the circuit.
o Consider a training course at the exterior.
• OT / PT Space See Appendix B for Special Education requirements.
 Cafeteria
In addition to the cafeteria’s function as the dining area, it may serve as the school’s
performance venue and for assemblies.
o Access into space should be in no less than a double door arrangement (two 36”
minimum wide doors) at all exit points even if exiting calculation allows less.
o The cafeteria should be accessible from the exterior for after school programs
without allowing access to the remainder of the school.
o Sized to seat 15 nsf/student with no more than 3 lunch periods.
o Typical seating is a combination of 60” round tables and 12’ bi-fold models
(NIC).Locate computer jacks for operation of ceiling mounted projector for large
group meetings. Locate jacks with outlets along one wall for multiple table use
during registration. Provide power and LAN access off the front of the raised stage
to connect to projection unit for large powered AV screen.
o Provide adequate point-of-sale connections for computerized checkout units at
food purchasing appropriate locations (2 minimum).
o Provide powered 108” x 108” AV screen mounted in the structure of the ceiling
area. Key operate switch or locate switch in storage or custodial room.
o Provide windows with a view to the outside and provide with electrically operated
MECO shades (or approved equal) for shading and lockdown.
o Discuss with Food & Nutrition Service the option of self-service and/or cafeteria
staff-serve.
o Floors to be polished concrete.
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o For after school programs provide storage, hand sink, snack cooler and required
outlets in a separate lockable room.
o Provide designated area for recycle bins for paper, plastic and aluminum.
 Stage
o If stage for the Drama and Music presentations is located in cafeteria provide
rough in for a high fidelity sound system with equipment located in storage, with
microphone access by the stage and by one other area. Install conduit so 4
speakers will cover space from stage to back of room.
o If stage is located in cafeteria provide lighting for stage area. Provide stage lighting
system with minimum 16 PAR 38 fixtures, 8/16 channel controller, dimmer packs,
cabling, clamps, and needed gel sheets. Mount lighting for maximum coverage of
stage area.
o If stage is located in the cafeteria it should have a performance platform with
manually operated curtain on the front, side and back, ramp access, and storage.
o Provide acoustic reverb rating to allow use of space for small plays and music
ensembles.
 Snack Bar
o Snack bar shall be contiguous with the cafeteria.
o Provide service openings into the cafeteria and to the outside. Each opening shall
have a lockable stainless steel fire-rated (as needed) roll door with stainless steel
sill. At exterior openings provide inset vertical hung aluminum storm window units
(or equal) to close off opening when not operating to prevent draft and insects.
Openings to be 18” wide x 30” high.
o At the exterior openings, provide effective cover from rain and sun for students.
o Provide snack bar with only warming capabilities with 22 Ln. ft. of HDL open base
shelf cabinets with counter top to connect with the window serving areas. Provide
wire mold along backsplash of counter for warming equipment (5 devices such as
microwaves). Provide wire metal shelving along wall opposite from windows.
o Provide 3 compartment sink – each 10” wide x 14” long by 12” deep – with same
accessories and faucet as in kitchen unit. Provide with 20” drain boards each side.
Provide 12” high stainless steel wall protection behind sink area.
o Provide a hand sink with soap (receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify
specified model with FD+C) and paper towel dispensers.
o Provide 2 point-of-sale computer jacks with outlets (one each pair of windows) for
interface with food service computer sales system from kitchen office.
 Storage / Custodial
o Provide separate custodial areas: one in kitchen and outside. Each with custodial
sink, backsplashes, faucets, broom and mop holder rack.
o Provide ample storage for additional special events folding tables and chair carts.
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 Outside Dining Patio
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o Provide hard surface, well drained and half shaded patio area (shade between
10:30 am and 1:30 pm) adjacent to the snack bar and easily available for students
from the cafeteria. Provide anchored, exterior rated, vandal resistant tables and benches
for up to 100 students.
o Provide hose bibb in area for cleaning. Provide outlet for cleaning equipment with 30
amp GFI circuit.
o Provide general site lighting for dining area (and adjacent socialization areas) to
allow evening use for special programs.
 Kitchen
The A/E shall meet with key representative from the Food & Nutrition Services department
during design but especially prior to the final design. Kitchen shall include the following areas.
(See Appendix D for Guide to Space Planning of a School Food Service Facility based on number
of meals served).
o Food preparation area with vegetable sink.
o Serving area with computer access for recording student names.
o Dish/pot washing area (requires a 3 compartment sink with grease trap at
exterior).
o Cook/prep/serve area with hand sink, soap dispenser - surface mounted with
screws (receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified model with
FD+C), and paper towel dispenser - surface mounted, stainless steel, lever
operation (receives roll towels).
o Dish/pot washing area (requires a 3 compartment sink).
o Cold and hot storage equipment generally including a freezer / refrigerator
walk-ins, and 2 to 4 transporters for hot food.
o Dry storage.
o Restroom for the staff with door and door closer.
o Access to lockers and electric washer / dryer units.
o Office with telephone and data. Provide a window to view into the kitchen.
o Janitor closet in or adjacent to kitchen.
o 18" minimum backsplash around stoves, sinks, and dirty tray drop-off.
o Kitchen to be free of any hazards to students (e.g. hot serving line surfaces).
o Sufficient access for delivery vehicles into a receiving area through a 3’ - 8” door
(minimum) x 7’ - 0 high screen door and fly fan entry. Cover screen on door with
expanded metal covers on both sides to protect screening.
o Provide doorbell and peephole at rear entry.
o ‘Polyfloor’ preferred in kitchen area (color other than white)
Recent kitchen construction has deemed sealed polished concrete flooring as viable alternative.
o Sufficient access for trash pick-up.
o Shield exterior trash area near kitchen.

o Surfaces able to be disinfected. Consider use of reinforced fiberglass panels (RFP)
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on all walls where serving functions occur. Provide stainless steel behind cooking
and washing areas (floor to ceiling).
o Provide solar preheating of hot water for kitchen use.
Consider input by M&O on the viability/ maintainability of such a system.
 Other School Support

These are miscellaneous spaces that have no specific relationship to specific spaces.
o Student Lockers: Lockers are enameled 2-tiered, 16 gauge doors with louvers and
piano hinge, 24 gauge body steel units similar to Penco Vanguard fully welded
lockers with padlock eye (no moving parts), one double hook on ceiling and 3
single hooks on walls. Provide aluminum number plate. Lockers are suggested to
line corridors serving classrooms for each grade level, split as evenly as possible,
400 in each grade area. Lockers will be 12”W, 60”H, 15”D. Provide coved sealed
base or built-in (furred out above ceiling or angled top).
o School Store: The store will have a 72” by 42” tall stainless steel roll-up door, rated
for location. It will be key lockable from inside. Room will have five 36”W, 34”H,
24”D base cabinets (one 6-drawer unit and 4 lockable shelf units). Countertop with
integral backsplash. Wall opening at roll door to receive stainless steel cap on the
sill or plastic laminate counter extension. Provide three 48”W, 78”H, 18”D wire
steel shelving.
o MDF and IDF to conform to all requirements in the APS Electrical Design Standards
and Telecommunications Guidelines. Seal all wall to roof and floor to wall joints to
prevent dust infiltration. Locate MDF near utility entry to school. The main services
and distribution of all cable / wire for all special systems goes through these
rooms. Rooms to be acclimatized with good air exchange, free of dust, and
operate 24 hours a day so not time clock interference.
o IT office can be located anywhere near the MDF. It is a standard office
environment with its own thermostat. Provide a 60”L, 36”H, 36”D workbench.
o Building Storage: These rooms are assigned at each grade level area for general
storage purposes. Provide twelve plastic laminate cabinets 36”W, 84”H, 24”D
lockable shelving units.
o Lobby shall allow for the entry experience into the school. Provide a display case
somewhere in this area or nearby of 16”W, 60”H, 24”D with safety glass, lockable,
interior glass shelving and illumination. Provide for a flat screen TV mounting in
the lobby for announcements and daily activity highlights.
 Utility / Storage Custodial Utility Areas

There shall be sufficient custodial areas with hot and cold water to efficiently clean all
permanent and portable facilities. They shall be conveniently distributed in a manner that is
appropriate to serve entire school with at least one per floor in multi-floored building.
o 4-6 interior custodial areas per middle school. If different permanent buildings, at
least 1 custodial closet in each building.
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o All custodial closets shall have a janitor’s floor mop sink, mop holder and sufficient
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shelves for storage. Provide an outlet. The faucet at the mop sink shall be heavy
duty with ¾” male garden hose threads on spout end, pail hook on top of cast
brass spout and top reinforcing strut/bar and mounting bracket.
o Cover walls around sink with tile or stainless steel surround.
o All spaces to have active mechanical ventilation.
o Provide access to the roof in some of the custodial storage areas or nearby storage
rooms.
o Custodial Rooms will have painted walls (and ceilings if they are not lay-in). The
floors will have a concrete sealer.
LEED®: Selection of cleaning supplies is part of LEED® evaluation.
 Facility Storage Interior (other than in classrooms)

Provide as much storage in the school as possible (about 5% of the net area) including:
o Assigned storage associated with specific rooms (gym, cafeteria, administration,
fine arts / music).
o Unassigned storage (200 sf that can be used for a variety of purposes).
o Teaching materials storage at 800 sf (bookroom).
 Facility Storage Exterior

o Exterior storage of 200 sf and 10’ tall directly accessible to the outside to store
inventory salvage and excess equipment and furniture.
o Provide storage with exterior door.
 Administrative Offices / Support Areas
 Administrative Offices
The administration area will be central to the school and visitor access. It is the school’s
access control point so visibility and way finding is important to and from these offices.
 Main office should be easily located by visitors to the school.
 Reception areas: Provide one area with 2 built-in workstations for key staff that
control phones, PA and support administration staff. Provide an ‘L’-shaped
layout with upper and lower cabinets for both, each using about an 8’ by 8’
work area. Provide another built-in reception area for public sign-in, phone
console, and information. This area shall have 3 built-in work stations of custom
design to set the design theme of the school. The custom casework shall be
about 20 Ln. ft. of base units with 3 knee spaces separated by drawer units. The
transaction counter height should be 42” high except for a section of the desk
that is ADA compliant and the work surface behind the transaction counter
should be 30” aff. This area shall have visual control of the school’s main entry
point and capable of being secured with a grille after hours.
 Provide a waiting area in the lobby for seating for 14 to 16 people and allowing
room for tables for registration.

 Principal’s office will have APS provided furniture which may include a desk,
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credenza, and table and chairs. Principal’s office should have 2 exits out of
space.
 Assistant principals’ office will have APS provided furniture which may include
desk and a small round table and chairs.
 Conference room should be located for easy access by multiple groups within
the school. Room shall seat 12-14 people. The room shall have lower and upper
lockable cabinets and a sink.
 Secretary/Bookkeeper shall have a room similar to the assistant principals but
with rectangular worktable rather than a round table.
 Workroom/copier is support for administrative staff. Space includes copiers,
Gestettner machine, form storage, and clerk workstation. Provide six 36” W, 36”
H, 24” D base storage cabinets with shelves, and six 36” W, 24” H, 15” D open
shelf upper cabinets. The 2’ x 2’ head-end console for the PA system can be
located in this room. Provide four wardrobe cabinets for staff in the open office
area (18” W, 84” H, 24” D).
 File/storage/coffee area is off the main office portion of administration. In the
file/storage room provide two 48” W, 84” H, 24” D lockable tall cabinets. (Eight
vertical file cabinets and one table will be provided by others.) The coffee bar
area is intended more as a non-secure entry area to the high security file room.
The coffee bar has one 24” ADA sink base unit with 12” by 12” by 8” stainless
steel sink with gooseneck faucet, on 24” 4-drawer base unit, two 30” lockable
storage base units with shelves and one small (18 cubic foot) refrigerator with
ice maker (to be provide by the general contractor). Provide plug mold along
counter for coffee maker and microwave.
 A 300 sf parent room can be in the vicinity with data and power.
 Provide recessed display space with locking safety glass doors to display student
2-D and 3-D art work and which is visible to the public.
 Provide restrooms in proximity to the administration area or adjacent to this
area for public/staff adults.
 Provide AED defibrillator cabinet that can be readily accessed during emergency
outside in hallway.
FD+C Note: All windows to have a minimum sill height of 30”a.f.f. Minimize curved walls and odd angled walls in this area
to best accommodate high density of furniture.
 Counseling Area
• Review needs for a particular school program with APS Counselling for information on
traditional counseling allocations.
• The counseling area will be self-contained but shall be easily accessible for all
students and parents. Access to the counseling area will be controlled by the
secretary and should be located out of the general circulation for privacy.
 Provide secretary open office desk and waiting area for 6 people.
 Parents need to check in at the front area to see a counselor. Parents need to
wait at school office /reception. Locate the counselling suite away from the
public waiting area so that the public or parents don’t see kids going to
counseling.
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 Students can have direct access to counseling offices. Students should not have
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to talk to anyone to see counselor. Waiting area by offices is for students.

 Provide offices/rooms for three counselors, one social worker, one psychologist
office, one head special education teacher, one evaluation/testing, and one
instructional coach which shall be a small meeting space for teacher
instructional sessions and storage of instructional materials in four 36” W, 84”
H, 24” D tall HDL lockable storage units and one typical wardrobe unit.
 Office standard is 300 SF. Don’t need a space as big as a classroom –1/3 size of
 For privacy, avoid glass. Counselling offices require sound isolation.
 Printers need confidential and need to be close to the offices and computers
password protected.
 Provide a conference room for 14 people. Provide one 48” W, 34” H, 24” D ADA
sink and drawer unit for sing 14”, 16” 6” D stainless steel sink with gooseneck
lever handle faucet; one 36 W, 34” H, 24” D base storage unit and compact
refrigerator under a 24” +/- base unit with side panel. Provide matching
lockable upper cabinets 24” H and 13” D. Assemble so that there is a counter on
each side of sink. Provide paper towel dispenser and pouch type soap dispenser
at sink (receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified model with
FD+C). Provide outlets at back of counter.
 Provide file room for 14 vertical file fire-rated cabinets (larger units). Room
should be fireproof to protect contents. Provide two 48” W, 84” H, 24” D
lockable storage cabinets for supplies, forms, and brochures. This room is a
secure area with limited access.
 Testing room is an office environment.
 Health Center (Nurses Office)

 The health center shall be located near the main office and lobby for easy
access by students and parents. This will also facilitate the mandatory signing-in
and-out procedures and allows for quick backup by staff in an emergency.
Design so that the Health Center may expand in the future.
 Provide a waiting area for seating for 6 people. This space should be visible from
the Nurse’s and Health Assistant’s office. The people waiting should not be able
to see into the treatment/recovery room.
 The nurse’s office shall have an ‘L’-shaped furniture layout of about 11 Ln. ft.
The double locked medicine check (NIC See Appendix C for space requirements)
is located in this space. Key access to this room is limited due to files and
medicines. Provide space in layout for compact sized refrigerator to store
controlled/prescription medicines. Provide window into treatment/recovery
area and waiting area to supervise students. Design doors, wall, ceiling,
windows for speech privacy when door is closed.
 Provide an office for the Health Assistant who will work at a desk. The assistant
shall have visual access to the waiting area and treatment/recovery area.
 Provide two Treatment /Recovery areas: Provide refrigerator (provided by
general contractor) that is white, Energy Star, 18 cubic foot frost free with ice
maker. Provide 10 Ln. Ft. of lockable plastic laminate casework 34” h and 24” D
with 30” wide ADA sink unit with 14” x 16” x 8” deep stainless steel sink with
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gooseneck faucet with lever handles, one 30” base cabinet with 4 small drawers
side by side and 2 large drawers below and one 30” W by 34: H by 24” D storage
units. Provide four 13” D lockable upper storage cabinet units over base units
and refrigerator. Locate refrigerator far enough away from sink so that a GFI
outlet is not required. Provide pouch-type soap dispense (receives APS supplied
pouch soap refills – verify specified model with FD+C), paper towel dispenser
and mirror at sink.
 Provide area for a 24” wide by 60” high safety mirror.
 Recovery (Isolation) area: Provide space for 4 recovery couches (74” L x 24” W x
18” H) separated into pairs by sex and further separated by ceiling mounted
curtains / low walls to prevent cross contamination. Patients should be able to
view a supervisory person from the recovery couch if curtains are open. Area of
couches should be able to be darkened to reduce stress. Privacy curtains to be
installed around each couch. Duplex outlets are required at each cot for
equipment.
 ADA-compliant bathroom with ceramic tile floor and standard restroom
accessories. For schools with Special Education DD level students, allow space
for Hoyer lift in bathroom. Inclusion of shower if special education program
requires it. No changing table.
 Choose paint, tile, and other coverings to be easily cleaned and disinfected.
 Flooring (See general notes).
 Dedicated climate control. Operable window if possible; also provide exhaust
fan in rooms.
 Provide storage closet for wheelchair, crutches, and other bulk item storage.
 Provide space for locking fire proof vertical file cabinet - one for every 800
students.
 Provide combo washer-dryer laundry unit (stacking unit).
 Workroom
The workroom shall be centrally located to the teaching staff with easy access from the corridor.
 Flooring to be polished concrete.
 Centrally located with proximity access to the Media Center preferred.
 Sufficient permanent lockable storage.
 Base cabinets with sufficient countertop for workspace and equipment.
 Upper cabinets.
 Deep double sink area with
 Soap dispenser - surface mounted with screws (receives APS supplied pouch
soap refills – verify specified model with FD+C)
 Paper towel dispenser - surface mounted, stainless steel, lever operation
(receives roll towels)
 Consider use of a utility sink set into the counter.
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 Accommodate a variety of shelving systems for storage of paper, books,
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supplies, and audio-visual material.

 Ability to accommodate a desk for an educational assistant.
 Provide lay-out table.
 Dedicated circuits and outlets for equipment.
 Teachers' Lounge
o Located near the administrative offices or workroom and adjacent to staff
restrooms. Where applicable, provide patio area with wall privacy.
o Provide seating for at least 30 at a table or tables.
o Small kitchenette area with an 18 c.f. frost free refrigerator with ice maker,
microwave oven (no range), and double sink. Provide 5 duplex outlets with
dedicated circuits above counter. At the sink provide soap dispenser – surface
mounted with screws (receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified
model with FD+C), and paper towel dispenser - surface mounted, polycarbonate,
lever operation (receives roll towels).
o Space and power for two vending machines.
o Staff mail boxes (1 per staff) either here or in a staff only area of the
administration area.
o Windows and, ideally, access to an outside patio area. Keep window sills at
minimum 30” a.f.f.
o Walls to accommodate a 4’ x 4’ tack board and white board. Site Recreation
o The school site shall provide outdoor recreation and learning areas suitable for age
of student population served. Refer to individual sections for specific school level
requirements.
 Outside Gathering Areas

o Provide exterior space central to school that permits social gathering of students
during leisure time and for group presentations (e.g. commons area,
amphitheater).
o Provide seating options in high activity areas (at crossroads, lobbies, courtyards,
etc.) and social/outdoor class areas.
o Provide an outdoor paved plaza area to accommodate 300 students with a 440 sf
raised area with a GFI outlet access to accommodate speakers and small
performances.
o Provide an outdoor learning area for seating 40 students with shading.
o Provide an outdoor dining patio (standard included in cafeteria section).
 Athletic Fields
Locate the gym complex close to the main field and track, auxiliary field, and locate the exterior
basketball courts in a convenient location for student use and away from streets and parking
areas. Provide a 10’-0” wide gated opening for M&O access.

 Main Field and Track
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Provide a main field (210 feet by 360 feet) with asphalt track close to the main gym with an
asphalt-paved pathway connecting the field to gym. The track and field areas shall be accessible
by persons with disabilities. The main field should be able to accommodate soccer and football.
Provide a nominal 400 meter asphalt paved and curbed 6-lane track around the field. The track
shall have positive drainage. Turf and irrigation design and installation will be provided by APS
consultant. Nighttime lighting is not required. Provide a 10’-0” wide gated opening for M&O
access.
 Hard Surface Recreation Courts

Provide concrete pads sized to accommodate eight basketball goals on four high school
standard sized courts (about 104 feet x 232 feet with safety run-outs). Basketball goals shall be
single curved metal support standards with durable all weather metal backboards and all
weather extra heavy-duty metal hoops with metal nets. Locate the courts so they are easily
supervised and are accessible to PE classes and general student lunch-time use. Provide a 10’-0”
wide gated opening for M&O access.
 Recreation Area Supervision

Recreation areas shall be organized to minimize the number of supervisory personnel required.

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PROGRAMMED SPACES- PRE K-8 5
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Programmed Spaces
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A utilization will be provided to the A/E by APS FD+C and Capital Master Plan (CMP) prior to the
K-8
design of each Project. The CMP utilization will define the specific spaces required for each project. The
APS Standards will define the square footage and character requirements for each of the specified
spaces.
K to 8 PROGRAM SPACES [***basis is NW K-8 school]

Area
# of # of Space Total Total
Room Description per Subtotal Notes
Spaces Persons Criteria Area Assignable
Person
ADMINISTRATION
Principal 1 1 150 148 148
Assistant Principal 2 2 120 150 300
Conference 1 14 240 235 235 For 14 people.
683
Waiting Area 1 16 250 331 331 For 16 people.
Receptionist/ Clerk 1 2 150 236 236
Secretary 2 1 100 122 122
File Room Storage 1 100 75 75
Kitchenette 1 67 67 67
Mail Area 1 40 40 40 With space for copier.
Display Case 1 20 20 Locking glass.
Teacher's Lounge 2 30 25 850 850 1,700 Seating for 30 Min.

Bookroom 1 30 25 440 462 463
Family Room / PTA 1 30 25 600 612 612
Staff Restrooms (in TARE ) 30 25
Security Resource Officer 1
3666
HEALTH CENTER
Waiting Area 1 6 15 200 178 178 Locate near Main Office with
expansion potential.
Nurse 1 6 15 160 160 159
Health Assistant 1 6 15 100 40 40
Treatment Room 1 6 15 120 126 126
Recovery Isolation 1 6 15 200 322 322 With 2 recovery spaces boys /
girls (2 recovery couch each).
Storage 1 6 15 50 61 61
Restroom 1 6 15 80 85 85 With Changing Table &
Shower.
COUNSELING AREA
Waiting Area 1 6 15 200 230 230 For 6 people.
Counselor Office 3 150 146 438
Social Worker 1 150 167 167
Psychologist 1 150 150 150
Head Special Ed Teacher 1 150 150 150
Speech & Language 1 240 224 224
Pathology
Evaluation/ Testing 1 150 146 146
Instructional Coach 1 150 153 153 Small meeting space.
Conference Room 1 14 15 250 246 246 For 14 people.
File Storage 1 14 100 100 100 Fireproof, Limited-access.
EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRA

Adult Education 1 600 550 550 With Changing Table.
Pre School / Child Care 1 600 550 550

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K-8
Area
Person
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
Pre-K with Storage & RR 2 18 900 1,100 2,200 6th grade to be an Academy.
Kindergarten with Storage 7 60 1,200 1,200 8,400 6th grade to be an Academy.
& RR
Kinder Kitchen 1 641 641 641 6th grade to be an Academy.
Kindergarten Break out 1 520 520 520 6th grade to be an Academy.
1st Grade Classrooms 5 120 840 840 4,200 6th grade to be an Academy.
2nd Grade Classrooms 5 96 840 840 4,200 6th grade to be an Academy.
3rd Grade Classrooms 4 96 840 840 3,360 6th grade to be an Academy.
4th Grade Classrooms 4 96 840 840 3,360 6th grade to be an Academy.
5th Grade Classrooms 4 96 840 840 3,360 6th grade to be an Academy.
6th - 8th Grade 6th grade to be an Academy.
Core Classrooms 8 144 840 840 6,720
Math 5 96 840 840 4,200
English 6 96 840 840 5,040
Break-Out Large Open 4 901 900 3,600 Project based learning space
Classroom open to classroom wing lobby
Break-Out Small Open 6 500 500 3,000 Project based learning space
Classroom open to classroom wing lobby
Break-Out Intrapersonal 4 340 340 1,360 Independent study
Multi-Purpose Enclosed 4 900 900 3,600 Multipurpose Classroom
Classroom
Fed. Categorical/ Spec. 2 900 900 1,800
Programs
Community Reference Learning
CRL Classroom 1 8 840 887 887 For 8 Students and 2 Staff,
Restroom 1 100 96 96 with Kitchenette With ADA
Storage Room 1 200 211 211 shower
Laundry Room 1 100 111 111
Office 1 120 255 255
Research Room 4 120 104 416
Science
Science Laboratories 4 32 1470 1470 5880 Includes Storage and Prep Area
Physical Biology Lab 1 32 1200 1281 1281 Includes Storage and Prep
Area, and Exterior Science
Deck
Technology Lab 1 32 1000 1083 1083 Includes Storage and Prep Area
(computer Science)
Break-Out Large open 2 800 800 1600
classroom
Fine Arts
Chorus Room 1 1543 1,543 1,543 Total size of suite not to
exceed 1750 sq. ft.
Chorus Office 1 120 138 138

Chorus Storage Room 1 120 134 134
Band/ Orchestra 1 1,661 1,661 1,661 Total size of suite not to
exceed 2800 sq. ft.
Band/Orchestra Office 3 120 120 360
Practice Room - Small 1 100 103 103
Practice Room - Large 1 150 155 155
Band Orchestra Storage 1 120 265 265
Room
Drama/ Performance 1 1,762 1,762 1,762 Total size of suite not to
exceed 2300 sq. ft.
Drama/Performance 1 120 121 121
Office
Performance Stage 1 800 800 800 With Vestibule

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Area
Person
Drama Office 1 120 121 121
Drama Storage 2 120 136 136
Art Room (1st-5th) 1 32 1,000 1,038 1,038 With Kiln Room, North Light
Art Room (6th-8th) 1 32 1,750 1,934 1,934 With Office, Storage and Kiln
Room, North Light
Art Multi Use 1 1,300 1,300 2,600
Information Technology
Flex Lab (1st-8th) 3 30 1,200 1,070 3,210 1 for k-5th 2 for 6th-8th /
PARCC Testing
Wired 8 15 280 280 2,240 Dispersed Computer research
areas.
CPU Charge Cart Storage 2 50 56 112 one or two based on lab
Room location
Student Restrooms (in TARE )
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Main Custodial 1 200 198 198
Office/Storage
Custodial Closets 8 50 60 400
Interior Storage 5 100 100 500
(Dispersed)
Exterior Storage 0 20 200 0
School Store 1 250 282 282
k-5 Cubbies 1 3,250 3,250 3,250
MDF & IDF 10 150 170 1700
IT Office 1 120 134 134
General Storage 1 200 134 134 Roof Access.
FOOD SERVICES
Cafeteria 4,600 5,669 5,669 Performance Stage listed
under Fine Arts.
Serving Line 0 0 2 Serving Lines minimum
based on age group.
Kitchen 2,325 1,365 1,365 Total sq. ft., includes spaces
listed below.
Walk-in Refrigerator & 450 450 900
Freezer
Dry Storage 225 225
Staff Restroom 75 75 75
Office 120 143 143
Locker Area 39 39
Kitchen Janitor Closet 23 23
Kitchen Laundry 51 51
Chair Storage 279 279
Milk Cooler (After hours 27 27
program)
Vending Machine Alcove 24 24
MEDIA CENTER
Entry/Circulation 1 200 285 285
Librarian 1 1 150 177 177 Locate adjacent to circulation
desk.
Work Room 1 1 150 212 212
Computer Research 1 1 480 484 484
Stacks and Reading Area 1 1 1700 1,758 1758

K-8
Area
Person
Equipment Storage 1 1 200 232 232
Group Study 2 1 200 202 404
Story Time Reading Area 1 700 697 697 Locate adjacent to
(K thru 2nd) Kindergarten Classrooms
K-2 Books (K thru 2nd 1 1000 1,001 1001 Locate adjacent to
Library) Kindergarten Classrooms
INDOOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES

Main Gym / Physical 1 7,346 7,346 7,346 24' Ceiling Required. Total sq.
Education ft., Includes spaces listed
below.
Bleachers 1 1200 2700 0 0
Snack Bar 1 171 171 171
Equipment Storage 1 240 240 240
General Storage 1 161 161 161
Auxiliary Gym 1 4,829 4,829 4,829 24' Ceiling Required. Total Sq.
ft., Includes spaces listed
below.
Multi-Purpose Room 1 1,800 2,081 2,081 PE, Dance, Health, Weight
Classes. 12' Ceiling.
Locker Rooms 2 70 1,625 1,488 2,976 Total sq. ft., includes spaces
listed below.
Offices 2 70 120 168 336
Restrooms 4 70 237 237 948
TARE = the % value divided into the Net Assignable (NASF/0.70 - NASF) Assume 70% Efficiency
NASF TARE GSF Notes
Administration 4,470 1,967 6,437
Health Center 971 427 1,398
Counseling Area 2,004 882 2,886
Even Start Family Literacy Program 1,100 484 1,584
Instructional Program 102,182 44,845 147,027
Instructional Support 6,598 2,903 9,501
Food Services 8,820 3,881 12,701
Commons Media Center 5,250 2,310 7,560
Indoor Physical Education 19,395 8,534 27,929
150,790 66,233 217,023
PROPOSED Pre-K thru 8 SITE REQUIREMENTS (for 1,200 students)

Student Population # SF GSF Notes
Student Population 1343
Number of Staff 100
Permanent Buildings 1 217,023 217,022 Assumes Single Story Construction
Integrated Portable Buildings 8 7,680 61,440 Or future expansion | 10
Classrooms
Special Event Parking 96 400 38,400
Buses 22 1,344 29,568
Cars at Student Drop-Off / Pick-up 200 400 80,000
Main Grass Field (210' x 360' with Track) 1 104,000 104,000
Playground | Pre-K and K 154 115 17,710
Playground | 1st - 3rd 279 100 27,900

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Playground | 4th - 5th 159 100 15,900
K-8

Basketball Courts (104' x 232') 1 2,300 2,300
Easements / Setbacks 1 30,000 30,000
NET GSF 732,350
TARE @ 45% (Slopping Site) 329,558
MINIMUM SF REQUIRED 1,061,908 24 ACRES
MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE REQUIREMENTS (for 1,200 students)
Student Population # 1,200 SF GSF Notes

Number of Staff Permanent Buildings ?1 171,370 171,370 Assumes Single Story Construction
Integrated Portable Buildings 8 7,680 61,440 Or future expansion?
Overflow Portable Staging Area 4 3,840 15,360
Special Event Parking 155 400 62,000
Buses 8 1,344 10,752
Main Grass Field (210' x 360' with Track) 1 75,600 75,600
Auxiliary Grass Field ( 220' x 220') 1 48,400 48,400
Basketball Courts (104' x 232') 1 24,128 24,128
Easements / Setbacks 1 30,000 30,000
NET GSF 575,160
TARE @ 25% (33% for Difficult Site) 143,790
MINIMUM SF REQUIRED 718,950 17 ACRES

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PROGRAMMED SPACES - HIGH SCHOOL
Programmed Spaces
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the design of each Project. The CMP utilization will define the specific spaces required for each project.
The APS Standards will define the square footage and character requirements for each of the specified
spaces.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE INTO ACADEMIES AND SMALL LEARNING

COMMUNITIES (SLC’S)
• High Schools are comprised of several Academies.

• Academies are comprised of several of Small Learning Communities (SLC’s).
• Most teachers will not have assigned classrooms, but will teach in a collegiate model,
with the Home Base serving as an office and professional collaboration area.
APS HIGH SCHOOL – 2,200 TO 2,500 TOTAL STUDENTS
ACADEMIES
• APS Standard high schools will include:

o One 9th grade academy
o Up to four upper grade academies
o Space for a future expansion academy to accommodate growth
• The upper grade academies will generally be organized by career or academic focus,
with each academy offering multiple related career paths. Each upper grade academy
shall be sized for between 120 and 600 students.
NINTH GRADE ACADEMY
• The ninth grade academy will serve approximately 600 to 750 students, and will:
o Be physically separated from other academies to the extent practical.
o Have its own administration and dining areas.
o Facilitate student circulation from their academy to the media center, gymnasium,
administration, dining, and transportation without navigating through large groups
of upper grade students.

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UPPER GRADE CAREER ACADEMIES
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• Upper grade career academies integrate academic and vocational instruction for
grades 10, 11, and 12. These academies will:
o Provide work-based learning opportunities for students and prepare students for
post–secondary education and employment, with the personalized learning
environment of a small community.
o Have separate administration areas that are adequately staffed.
o Evolve over time to meet the career ambitions of the students and the cultural
requirements of the community.
o Have dedicated elective labs and technology shops. Labs may be used for
computer or other hands-on learning, such as robotics. Technology shops will
provide an industrial setting to accommodate the use of heavy machinery or loud
activities.
o Be sized based on the functional need of the educational program and curriculum.
That is to say that academy core areas will not necessarily be equal, as some
academies will have specialized spaces such as music rooms, a greenhouse, fine
arts studios, or other specialized facility related to the curriculum of the academy.
CAREER ACADEMY PRECEDENTS:
• Volcano Vista High School and Atrisco Heritage Academy High School included the
following upper grade career academies:
o Health
o Science and Technology
o Business and Leadership
o Humanities and Liberal Arts
o Art and Communications
SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (SLC’S)
• Academies will be organized into smaller groups of students, called Small Learning
Communities (SLC’s). Each SLC will be a separate learning unit, comprised of about
120 to 150 students. Students and teachers within each SLC will be scheduled
together and have a dedicated area in the school for conducting most of their classes.
Students also attend some classes outside of their SLC’s. The 9th grade academy may
have up to 5 SLC’s.
• Areas included within all SLC’s:
o Core classrooms for English, math, science and humanities.
o Elective classrooms and technology shops to support evolving curriculum.
o SPED program space.
o Staff areas: home base (preparation area), workroom*, and conference room.*
o Restrooms and student lockers.
o Informal space for student teams, projects and resources.
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*Several SLC’s may share a staff work room and conference room.
SPACE NEEDS SUMMARY TABLE
Refer to Appendix A.
CENTRAL AREAS
MAIN ENTRY
• Provide single-point entry into the school that can be supervised from the central
administration area and by APS Police.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
All school visitors must enter through the school’s central administration. Visibility and way
finding is important to and from this area. In addition to the central administration area, each
Academy shall also house administrative functions. The space descriptions below are for the
central administration area.
• The lobby shall provide the entry experience into the school. Include:
o 1 display case somewhere in or near the lobby. The display case shall be
approximately 16’ wide x 5’ high x 2’ deep. The display case shall have safety glass
doors and shelving, illumination, and shall be lockable.
o Provisions (backing, power, and data) for mounting a flat screen in the lobby for
announcements.
o Provide a waiting area in or adjacent to the lobby with space for seating 12 to 16
people as well as space for tables for registration.
• Reception area
o Provide a built-in reception counter with 3 workstations for visitor/public sign-in
and information. The reception counter shall have visual control of the school’s
main entry point and be capable of being secured with a grille or doors afterhours.
o The reception counter shall be about 20 LF, with base casework and pedestal units
to separate the 3 workstations. Counter height for visitors shall be 42”, except
where variation is required for ADA.
o Include the fire annunciation panel, accessible to the fire department, in the
reception area.
o In addition to the workstations at the reception counter, provide space for 2 open
office workstations for reception staff to operate the phones, intercom, and
support the school administration. Each workstation shall be about 8’ x 8’. Provide
space for (4) wardrobe cabinets for staff in the open office area (wardrobes are
approximately 18”W, 84”H, 24”D).
• Attendance office, Bookkeeper’s office, and Registrar’s office/Data Processing
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o Locate these offices adjacent to the reception area. The reception counter shall
serve as the contact point for these offices.
• Principal’s office
o Requires 2 exits out of the office, and a dedicated restroom. Include space for a
desk, credenza, and table with 4 chairs.
• Principal’s Secretary
o Provide a work area adjacent to the principal’s office for the principal’s secretary.
The secretary’s work area may be an open office work area.
• The vault is secure storage for the school. Locate the vault close to the principal and
bookkeeper. The vault requires secure construction of reinforced masonry walls, or
drywall with steel mesh. Extend vault walls full height to bottom of structure above
and provide a hollow metal steel vault door with security quality lockset.
• The administration workroom includes copiers, Gestettner machine(s), form storage,
and (1) clerk workstation. Provide (6) 36” wide, 34” high, 24” deep base storage
cabinets with shelves, and (6) 36” wide, 24” high, 15” deep open shelf upper cabinets.
The head-end console for the PA system can be located in this room (console is
approximately 24” x 24”).
• The coffee bar shall include (1) 24” deep ADA sink base unit with (1) 12” x 12” x 8”
deep stainless steel sink with gooseneck lever faucet, (1) 24” 4-drawer base unit, (2)
30” lockable storage base units with shelves and (1) white, 18 cubic FT Energy Star
refrigerator with ice maker. Provide above counter power for the coffee maker and a
microwave. Provide space for a 30” x 60” table near the coffee bar.
• The administrative conference room may be used by various school groups, and shall
have space for a table with seating for 12-14 people. Provide casework. Base
casework shall be approximately 2’ deep x 7’ long. Integrate 1 ADA sink and 1 under-
counter refrigerator into the casework. Provide matching lockable upper cabinets (1’
deep x 2’ high). Sink basin shall be stainless steel, approximately 14” x 16” x 6” deep,
with gooseneck lever handle faucet.
• Mail room: Option A) Provide a central Mail Room in the central administration area
with letter slots (minimum 10” wide x 13” deep x 6” high) for each staff member
above a continuous countertop, with open base cabinets or cubbies below for larger
items. Option B) Provide separate mail rooms in each academy.
• The Test Preparation Room is for receiving, organizing and delivering test materials to
teachers. This room must be secure and lockable. Provide (2) power and data outlet
locations, (1) 12’ whiteboard, and (1) 4’ tackboard.
• Locate the file/storage area adjacent to, and monitored from, the main office portion
of administration. Include (2) 48” wide x 84” high x 24” deep lockable cabinets.
Allocate space for 8 file cabinets and 1 table (provided by others).
• The vault is secure storage for the school. Locate the vault close to the principal and
bookkeeper. The vault requires secure construction of reinforced masonry walls, or
drywall with steel mesh. Extend vault walls full height to bottom of structure above
and provide a hollow metal steel vault door with security quality lockset.
• Locate the Parent Room/Family Center in or near the central administration area, or
other area that can be monitored and is appropriate for community access. Provide
data and power.
• The Career Exploration Center is for informal counseling, prospective employer
meetings, college recruitment, and information distribution to students about
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potential career and higher education choices. The Career Exploration Center may
include a staffed workstation. The area may be subdivided into meeting and office
space. Provide space for shelving for printed material/resources.
o Provide student access to computers (i.e. for applications, FAFSA work, etc).
• Provide an In-School Suspension Room (ISS), outfitted as for a core classroom. Locate
the In-School Suspension Room adjacent to the security suite (see description below)
or combine with the APS Security Office. In-School Suspension is supervised by APS
Police (provide a window between the two). If construction is phased, then provide
temporary accommodations for the in-house suspension room in the first phase.
• Provide a security suite. Locate the suite in or adjacent to the central administration
office. Include an office for APS Police and another office for security personnel.
Include a Delinquent Hold Room for suspects awaiting intake by APD (access separate
from main circulation, with exterior access for APD desirable), an office for the CCTV
security system monitors with an observation station, and a CCTV equipment room
with 24/7 HVAC split system (as for MDF and IDF). Provide a window to view the In-
House Suspension Room. Provide a mirrored window in the CCTV monitoring office
into the Police/CSA office for monitoring purposes.
• General Notes about Central Administration:
o All administration workstations and offices require a minimum of 2 power and 2
data locations.
o Provide restrooms in proximity to the administration area or adjacent to this area
for staff adults.
o Provide public restrooms near the administration area.
o Windows in administration areas shall have a minimum sill height of 30” AFF.
o Minimize curved and odd angled walls in the administration area for flexibility and
to best accommodate the high density of furniture.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
Refer to the Appendix B for special education requirements.
MEDIA CENTER
The Media Center (also known as the Library or the Learning Resource Center) shall be centrally
located, preferably within the main building and on a major circulation route, and able to
accommodate 10% – 15% of the student body in the main space. A single story media center
works best for supervision.
ENTRY / CIRCULATION DESK
• The main entrance to the Media Center may be either interior or exterior.
o Include display cases and tackboards at the entry area. Display cases may be used
for showing items available from the student store.

• Provide a circulation desk with visual supervision of the main entrance, as well as the
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main library area.
o The circulation desk shall include about 40 LF of countertop/base cabinets with 2
or 3 built-in workstations.
o Provide power and data outlets at the circulation desk.
o Provide space for at least 6 carts and book drop-off unit at the circulation desk.
o Allow the book drop location to be flexible. Consider an exterior wall book drop-
off.
o Provide a storage area with cubbies for student backpacks, near the circulation
desk.
o Provide a secondary exit from the Media Center visible from the circulation desk.
Equip the secondary exit with a local alarm.
• Provide a storage room adjacent to the circulation desk. The storage room shall
contain 12” and 18” deep metal shelving units. This storage room is smaller than, and
separate from, the general library storage room.
• Provide a general storage room near the entrance and circulation desk. In addition to
library materials, this storage room will accommodate audio/visual (A/V) equipment,
including shelved items and carts; provide power and data for checking equipment.
Shelving shall be 24” and 48” deep.
• Provide convenient access to student and staff restrooms from the media center.
COLLECTIONS / REFERENCE AREA (STACKS) / MAIN LIBRARY SPACE
• Design the space to allow for different furniture arrangements and programs to occur
simultaneously.
• Accommodate reference materials including books, maps, atlases, globes and other
items. In general, the reference collection is migrating towards electronic formats.
• Provide 4’ high book stacks in the collections area, with 6’ high stacks at perimeter
walls. (Intent is to allow for visual supervision.)
• Pony walls with power and data may be desirable to accommodate furniture
arrangements; avoid floor receptacles.
• Provide a tackboard, magnetic whiteboard and/or wall display areas.
• Provide a classroom area within the main library area. Include space for tables and
chairs to accommodate 36 students (minimum) and an instructor’s station (on which
a document camera may be located). Provide a 12’ whiteboard flanked by 4’
tackboards, and interactive flat screen display.
• Provide a computer area within the main library area to accommodate 16 computer
stations (minimum).
o Provide computers for students for book look-up / catalog access with no login.
Provide 1 or 2 additional, dedicated search computers.
• Provide a social area with casual seating and tables, and 5 LF of countertop and base
cabinet. This area needs to be able to be supervised from the main library area, or
from the circulation desk.
• Total seating within the main library area shall be about 140. Seating may be spread
out among tables and chairs, computer areas, and informal seating areas.

• Provide power and data on all walls.
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o Libraries need as much power and internet access as possible.

 Provide flexible access to power. No power columns and poles.
 Provide desks with cable management.
o Storage and charging phones.
 Convert the hub room space for tech storage needs and provide good power for
charging up to 30 units.
 Provide charging walls for devices. Need flexibility to change device cords. Look
for furniture for charging.
 Provide a device charging system so that no grown up employees are
responsible for the phones.
• Provide daylight. Window sill height at most windows shall be 48” above floor to
allow for shelving below windows. Meet lockdown requirements (window treatments
required).
• Provide a sound system, projector, and projection screen. Coordinate requirements
with APS IT through the FD+C staff architect.
• Provide the ability to darken space for audio/visual use.
• Provide individually controlled lighting banks to allow darkening of teaching areas.
• Encourage parent use of library.
o Parents affiliated with the school may check out books.
o Libraries provide access to technology for parents. Consider a public kiosk with
computers that doesn’t require login.
o Provide public Wi-Fi in the libraries.
• Family centers. Parents can come in and work on computers. All new schools will get
parent rooms. A computer area can be located there.
LIBRARIAN’S OFFICE/WORK ROOM
• Locate the librarian’s office adjacent to the circulation desk.

• Provide visual supervision of the circulation desk from the office.
• The librarian’s office shall include a work counter with base and upper cabinets along
one wall.
• Provide space for 1 workstation, 2 side chairs, and a 4’ wide bookcase. The
workstation shall accommodate a computer.
• Provide a work room either as part of the librarian’s office, or adjacent to it, and in
close proximity to the circulation desk.
o Provide 20 LF of countertop with base cabinets, and 10 LF upper cabinets.
o The countertop serves as a prep area for copiers and printing machines.
o Provide power and data for equipment.
o Provide a single basin utility sink and separate ADA handwash sink.

CONFERENCE/SEMINAR ROOM/GROUP COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AREA
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• Provide access to the conference/seminar room from the collections area.
• Provide a dividable conference/seminar room with a total capacity of 12 to 16
occupants. Accommodate various uses including meetings, presentations, and group
study.
• On each side of the dividable conference/seminar room, provide:
o 8’ whiteboard
o 4’ tackboard
o Rough-in for interactive flat screen
GRAPHICS/AV PRODUCTION CLASSROOM AND LAB
• The Graphics and Audio/Visual Production Area may be used by staff and students. It
consists of the following 3 spaces:
• Production Classroom. Include:
o Countertop with base and upper cabinets
o Countertop with space for 4 to 8 computer graphics workstations
o Island countertop with base cabinets each side, 8 – 10 LF
o (1) 12’ whiteboard with smart board projector
o (1) 4’ tackboard
• Production Lab (recording space). Include a blue screen/green screen on one wall for
video backdrop for school announcements and other video activities.
• Production Storage Room that accommodates 18” deep shelving.
COMPUTER LABS
• Provide 2 computer labs.

• Each lab shall accommodate 40 student stations and 1 instructor’s station.
• These computer labs may also be used for computer-based testing.
• Provide access to the computer labs from the Media Center, with visual supervision
from the circulation desk.
• Provide one wall of countertop, base cabinets and upper cabinets for peripherals and
supplies in each computer lab.
• Provide power and data as necessary to support equipment.
• Provide 12’ whiteboard, rough-in for interactive flat screen, 4’ tackboards flanking the
whiteboard, and (2) 8’ tackboards all other walls of each computer classroom.
PROFESSIONAL ROOM
• The professional area is a research room for faculty and staff that also allows for
teacher/librarian collaboration. In the professional room, provide:
o Space for a conference table for 8 people.

o 2 countertop workstations (with power and data outlets to accommodate
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computers).
o An area for casual seating (with access power and data outlets).
o Space for book shelves.
BOOK ROOM
This is a central book and teaching materials storage room that serves the entire school. It can
be located either with the Media Center or with the central administration. Include:
• A powered, moveable storage shelf system for compact storage of text books.
• Lighting layout to accommodate the moveable storage system.
• An overhead counter door with counter for textbook distribution. Provide sufficient
space for student queues at this door (usually queues from the hallway).
• Provide built-in countertop worksurface, including 1 workstation.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (PAC)
The PAC consists of an auditorium, a black box theater, and drama/theater arts instructional and
support areas. Preferably, the auditorium shall be located adjacent to the black box theater for
shared support space. Music and other fine arts areas may also be located adjacent to the PAC
for program synergies.
AUDITORIUM
The PAC auditorium includes a stage with fly loft and backstage area, orchestra pit (optional),
and seating for 450 people.
• Provide a pre-function lobby area with ticket booth and public restrooms.
• Configure the auditorium, including pre-function area, for after-hours public access
while securing other parts of the school.
• Acoustically tune the auditorium, and control reverberation time in accordance with
ANSI S12.60.
• Provide upholstered auditorium seating on a sloped floor. Coordinate the rake of the
floor with sight lines to the stage.
• Provide ADA access from the seating area to the stage and to the orchestra pit.
• Provide a gallery space separate from and behind the last row of seats to transition
from the pre-function lobby to the auditorium seating area.
• Stage requirements:
o Provide proscenium arch with apron.
o Provide fly loft with sufficient height necessary for vertical movement of flats and
curtains.
o Provide a wood stage floor system consisting of hardboard surface, double layer
plywood underlayment, wood sleepers, and vibration pads.
o Provide a backstage area within the stage enclosure, but behind the curtains, to
provide space for staging sets during productions.

o Provide dead-hung and motorized pipe rigging.
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o Provide a motorized projection screen sized for the auditorium (approximately 18’
x 24’).
o Provide typical draperies: Grand Valence, Grand Drape, 4 Borders, Midstage
Traveler, Scrim, Upstage Traveler, and Cyclorama.
• Other theater systems requirements:
o Provide house and theater lighting controlled by dimmer racks. Locate the dimmer
racks in a separate room with adequate cooling and sound isolation. Provide a
secondary dimmer control station within the auditorium seating area.
o Configure auditorium lighting systems for flexibility and pre-set scenes.
o Provide acoustic response for spoken word and musical performances without
reconfiguration.
o Provide a catwalk over the auditorium, with clear view of stage but concealed
from the audience, for lights and sound equipment.
o Provide dual pipe battens for stage electrics, and single pipe battens for other line
sets.
o Provide motorized battens for raising and lowering lights and curtain/equipment
supports, to eliminate the need for a grid iron. Locate the control center for
motorized battens above or near the stage operator’s control station (with lock).
o Provide space for tormentor lights on each side of the hall.
o Provide a control room at the rear of the auditorium, with clear sight lines to the
stage and orchestra pit.
o Provide space adjacent to, and on each side of, the control room for follow-spot
lighting.
o Provide a sound control station near the center of the auditorium seating area,
with sound and lighting control systems linked electronically to the control room.
Provide a voice system between the station and the control room.
o Provide cross-over access outside of the stage enclosure to allow performers to
move from one side of the stage to the other without disruption to a performance.
• Orchestra pit requirements:
o Size the pit to accommodate a small performing group.
o Provide ADA access to the pit from the seating area.
o Position the pit to balance sound from the pit and from the stage. At least one
position in the pit (which may be raised) must have visibility of the stage and the
entire pit.
o The pit cover shall be a portable interlocking platform system with detachable and
interchangeable legs to create a single height platform flush with stage.
• Piano storage requirements:
o Provide a storage room for a grand piano at either stage or pit level. If at pit level,
provide a lift or an oversize elevator to move the piano from one level to the
other.
o Provide HVAC to control temperature and humidity in the piano storage room.
DRAMA CLASSROOM
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• Provide a drama classroom with features as per a general classroom.

• Locate the drama classroom adjacent to the dressing, make-up, and wardrobe rooms.
(During productions and performances, the drama classroom functions as the Green
Room.)
• Configure the drama classroom for student access, while other areas of the PAC,
including auditorium and black box theater, are secured.
• Provide a drama office with visual supervision of the classroom area.
• Provide a storage room.
BLACK BOX
• If feasible, locate the black box theater adjacent to the auditorium.

o Adjacency between the black box and the auditorium provides the ability to share
support space including: staging/set-up areas, storage rooms, the pre-function
lobby, and public restrooms.
• The black box theater shall be a rectangular space.
• Provide space for portable risers to accommodate 70 - 100 seats.
• Provide a recessed wood stage floor. The floor may have a concrete border around
the perimeter.
• Tune acoustics for spoken word and small music performances.
• Provide a wire tension grid above for stagecraft.
o Provide access to the tension grid from outside of the space.
o The grid shall accommodate a maximum live load of 15,000 pounds, and a live load
on any one pipe hanger of 700 pounds.
• Provide support and power for theater lighting around the perimeter of the room,
and on the tension grid.
• Provide a theater sound system.
• Provide an equipment storage room for the portable risers, chairs, cart for
transporting the risers, and other equipment.
• Provide a staging/set-up room.
o May be part of the PAC work area/scene shop.
o Locate adjacent to the black box theater, for backstage operations and support.
o Locate adjacent to the receiving area.
BACK OF HOUSE
• The back of house spaces support both the auditorium and the black box theater, as
well as drama curriculum.
• Provide a work area (scene shop/set-building) with convenient access to the
auditorium stage and the black box theater. Include the following:
o Areas for staging of flats and for storage of set construction supplies.
o Power for tools and equipment for set fabrication and construction.
o Data drops.
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o Whiteboard and tackboard.
o Large stainless steel work sink.
o Custodial closet with sink.
• Provide a general storage room for make-up and supplies.
• Provide separate make-up rooms for girls and boys.
o Include 24 LF of make-up counters in each room, with mirrors, make-up lighting,
and power for grooming devices.
• Provide separate girls and boys dressing rooms as well as two adult dressing rooms.
o Include a full length mirror in each dressing room, 12 coat hooks in each student
dressing room, and 3 coat hooks in each adult dressing room.
o Include a toilet/shower room in each adult dressing room.
• Provide girls and boys restrooms.
• Provide a wardrobe workroom with separate entry and exit doors for efficient
circulation before and after performances. Include:
o 18 LF total of base cabinets with open shelves, arranged in a tee shape; 14 LF
against the wall and a 2’ x 4’ stem, open below, that projects into the room (this
counter is for garment assembly and repair).
o Washer and dryer, with adjacent 30” wide base cabinet and countertop.
o Wall-mounted garment rack system.
o Wardrobe storage room with double door access from the wardrobe workroom.
• Provide a receiving area to accommodate theater supplies, lumber, sheet materials,
and lighting and sound equipment. Include an overhead coiling door to an outdoor
receiving area or loading dock.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND COMPETITIVE SPORTS
All physical education and athletic facilities, including exterior playing fields, must be equal
(quality and quantity) for male and female per Title IX requirements. Some areas, such as the
Training Room and Weight Room, will be shared by the sexes.
In addition to curricular physical education classes, the gymnasium and related spaces
accommodate high school completive athletic sports teams. Among the team sports that are
usually offered are football (usually boys although girls may participate), soccer, volleyball
(girls), cross country/track, basketball, wrestling (boys), swimming (usually off-site or at a joint-
use facility), baseball (boys), softball (girls), and, usually off-site, golf and tennis. Other sports or
activities may include rugby, field hockey, lacrosse, dance, cheer, and ballet folklorico.
MAIN LOBBY WITH TICKET SALES AND SNACK BAR
• Provide a main lobby for 400 occupants (due to no re-entry policy at APS events).
Using an occupant load factor of 7.5 SF, the main lobby shall be approximately 3,000
SF.
• In the main lobby, provide trophy display cases (6’ high x 16’ long) protected by
railing(s).
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• Plan for message boards and illuminated signage.

• Provide a ticket booth with countertop, under-counter drawer, power, and point of
sale data drop near the main lobby entry.
• Provide public restrooms, including a unisex family restroom, with convenient access
from the main lobby.
• Provide a snack bar with:
o (2) 6’ wide serving windows. Each window shall have a lockable, rolling door (fire-
rated, automatic closing) that seals tight to a stainless steel countertop.
o At each serving window, provide countertop, cabinets with 2 drawers, and open
shelving.
o Within the snack bar, provide a hand sink, full refrigerator, and ice maker. Provide
space and utilities for (2) reach-in beverage coolers, and (1) reach-in freezer.
Provide countertop area with utilities for a Gatorade (or equivalent) machine and
(2) soft drink machines. If run by DECA, see DECA section.
o On the back wall of the snack bar, provide a glass display and (2) full length shelves
for display.
o Provide adequate power for heating and vending equipment, (6) countertop
heating and warming devices (minimum), and the ice machine. Provide water
supply floor drain for the ice maker condensate line.
o Provide data drops for point of sales devices.
o Provide a service room, accessed from the concessions area, with a 3-
compartment sink equipped with commercial spray hose in 8 LF of counter with
upper double shelves and 3’ x 3’ drying rack. Provide a mop sink in the service
room also.
o Provide a storage room for dry goods, accessed from the snack bar. Include (2) 4’
wide by 18” deep wire rack shelving units.
MAIN GYM
• Provide public access to the main gym from the main lobby.
• Locate the main gym to provide direct access to the athletic fields, and away from
classrooms.
• Provide a minimum 10 foot safety zone between the courts and walls. Provide safety
wall padding at each end of the main court and at obstructions.
• Minimum ceiling height in the main gym shall be 30 feet. No ductwork or lighting
below 30 feet.
• Provide a maple hardwood floor system. Provide wood gym floor protective cover
with storage cart(s), to be stored in the gym storage room.
• Stripe the floor for a main basketball court (50’ x 94’), 2 additional courts, and a
volleyball court co-located with the main basketball court.
o The preferred arrangement is for the 2 additional basketball courts to be cross-
courts in relation to the main basketball court.
• Provide 6 electrically retractable basketball goals with clear backboards.
• Provide volleyball sleeves with caps, standards, and nets. Arrange volleyball courts for
1 main court and 2 cross courts; each volleyball court shall have separate net
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supports.
• Provide powered telescoping bleachers, on main floor (wall-attached) and on
mezzanines (reverse-fold), with one-piece molded bench type plastic seating. Provide
a total capacity of 3,300 spectators (1.5 x school enrollment capacity) when fully
extended. Provide minimum 8 foot clear height from top of bleachers/railings and
bottom of the roof structure, lighting, or ducts.
• Provide 2 scoreboards for visibility from bleacher seating, asymmetrical from the
centerline of the court.
• Provide an electrically-operated divider curtain across the width of the gym to
separate the 2 cross-courts for PE classes. Roof structure shall accommodate the
weight of the curtain.
• Provide public address and intercom system per APS IT requirements; provide a
dedicated room for A/V head-end equipment, with view of main gym. Lighting
controls shall be nearby.
• Provide a projector, screen(s) and provisions for hard-wired and wireless
microphones.
• In addition to the AV requirements noted above, provide power, data, and
microphone connections at the score table location.
• Provide a lockable main gym storage with double door clear access (removable or no
mullion), for athletic equipment, scorer’s table, other tables, and at least 200 folding
chairs on carts. Ceiling height shall accommodate volleyball poles.
• Provide an additional main gym storage area (separate or subdivided) for wood floor
cover carts and for competition wrestling mats. Provide door threshold configurations
that allow space for maneuvering of carts loaded with wrestling mats and gym floor
covers.
• The GC shall provide and install all gymnasium related shelving. All shelving must be
anchored to the floor.
MAIN GYM MEZZANINES AND BLEACHERS/ADAPTIVE PE (APE)/MULTI-PURPOSE
• Provide a mezzanine for additional bleacher seating on each side of the main gym,
above the main bleachers, as part of the total seating capacity to be accommodated
(i.e. 3,300 (1.5 x school enrollment capacity)).
o When the power-operated mezzanine bleachers are retracted (towards the face of
the mezzanine), the mezzanine spaces become available as additional teaching
spaces for PE and related subjects, such as Cheer and Adaptive PE, and during
inclement weather.
o Provide an office and storage room adjacent to the mezzanine for Adaptive PE.
Also provide convenient access to restrooms from the Adaptive PE mezzanine.
o Provide public access (stairs and elevator) from the main lobby to the mezzanines.
Consider an arrangement that allows for mezzanines and access stairs to be locked
when not in use.
• If bleachers do not fold toward the face of the mezzanine, provide an electrically-
operated divider curtain across the length of the mezzanine to separate the
mezzanine from the main gym below. Roof structure shall accommodate the weight
of curtain.
o Consider impact of railing design on spectator vision to game floor
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• Install athletic flooring surface at mezzanines when used for PE and athletics space.
Consider marking floor for basketball and installing hoops.
• If a mezzanine is used for free weights, design for impact loads from weights.
• Provide lockable multi-purpose mezzanine storage areas with double door clear
access (removable or no mullion), for items used on the mezzanines, such as ping
pong tables.
AUXILIARY GYM
• Locate the auxiliary gym for public access from the main lobby.
• Provide a minimum 10 foot safety zone between the courts and walls. Provide safety
wall padding at end of courts and at obstructions.
• Minimum ceiling height in the auxiliary gym shall be 30 feet. No ductwork or lighting
below 30 feet.
• Provide wood flooring as for main gym. Stripe the floor for basketball and volleyball
courts and 2 basketball and volleyball cross courts. Courts may not be full competition
size.
• Provide a small scoreboard.
• Provide six basketball goals with clear backboards.
• Provide volleyball sleeves with caps, standards, and nets, arranged for one large court
and two cross courts; each volleyball court to have separate net supports.
• Provide an electrically-operated divider curtain across the width of the gym to
separate the two cross-courts for PE classes. Roof structure shall accommodate the
weight of curtain.
• Provide 3 rows of power-operated folding bleachers along one wall only, for about
300 occupants (requires about 800 SF).
• Provide an auxiliary gym A/V room. This room can be combined with the A/V room
serving the main gym.
• Provide a lockable auxiliary gym storage room for athletic equipment and folding
chair storage, with ceiling height sufficient for volleyball poles.
WEIGHT ROOM
• Provide access to the weight room via double doors (removable or no mullion) for
moving equipment in and out.
• The weight room shall be a rectangular space with a 12 foot ceiling.
• The weight room shall be designed as one open room to accommodate free weights
and training machines (some of which require power).
• Provide an area separate from, but connected to, the weight room for circuit training
equipment.
• Provide an adjacent office with observation window to the weight room, including
circuit training area.
• Provide a storage room.
• Provide rubber flooring system designed for free weight impacts.
• Provide mirrored (safety-glazed) walls.
• Provide access to service sink to clean floors.
• Provide safety light fixtures.
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WRESTLING ROOM
• Locate the wrestling room near the main gym, training, and weight rooms.
• Provide access to the wrestling room via double doors (removable or no mullion) for
moving equipment in and out. Arrange doors to avoid swinging into/onto mats due to
thickness.
• The wrestling room shall be proportioned to accommodate wrestling mats
(traditionally (2) 42’ x 42’ mats, may also be 40’ x 40’ mats, 12’ roll mats, or 6’ roll
mats x 42’ long). APS will provide both the mats and carts for the wrestling room
mats.
• Provide additional space (6’ x 42’) within the wrestling room for stationary bikes and
similar equipment.
• Provide minimum 12’ high ceiling.
o Provide minimum 16’ high ceiling if climbing ropes will be used. Climbing ropes
require anchors.
• Provide 6’ high wall padding all around.
• Provide a student shower area with 2 showers.
• Provide a storage room for spare mats, and 2 large capacity washers and dryers. The
storage room shall include:
o Water-resistant flooring.
o A custodial sink for mopping down mats.
o A floor drain.
o A chemical storage cabinet.
• Provide a storage space for competition wrestling mats. Competition mats are
comprised of 6 rolls; each 12.5’ long x 6’ diameter. Competition mat storage may be
provided either in the wrestling storage room or near the main gym.
• Provide an office for the wrestling coach with observation window into the wrestling
room and with space for a desk, file cabinet, and 4 chairs.
o Provide a restroom with shower and two 18” x 18” x 72” lockers with bench for
use by the wrestling coach.
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS (PE STUDIO, CHEER, ETC)
• Multi-purpose rooms can be used for PE, aerobics, gymnastics, dance, cheer, health,
and weight classes.
• Provided minimum 16 foot ceilings.
• Provide an office, 2 dressing rooms, and a storage room to support each multi-
purpose room.
• Cheer:
o Provide non-slip flooring.
o Provide a separate storage room for (9) 6’ x 60’ pads (which roll up to 6’ long x 5’
diameter). The pads are stored six rolls on end. Storage room shall have double
door clear access. Avoid door thresholds that impede moving pads in and out of
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cheer space, and in and out of the main gym.

o Provide a sound system in lockable cabinet.
• Dance requires a practice area of about 30’ x 60’ (same as competition), with a wood
floor (high performance laminated type), or possibly a storable Marley floor. Include
mirrors and bars in the dance area.
o Provide an office. Include space for a desk, 4’ tall x 2’ deep cabinet, file cabinet,
bookcase, 4 chairs.
o Provide a sound system in lockable cabinet.
o Provide a restroom adjacent to the dance space.
PE CLASSROOM
• Provide a general team/academic classroom to accommodate up to 100 students,

with operable partition to divide space in half.
o This space shall be used for training films, large team meetings, academic subjects
such as Sports Medicine and Health, and other classes.
o This classroom can be combined with one of the multi-purpose rooms described
above if appropriate flooring and other considerations are addressed.
• Provide (2) 12’ whiteboards, interactive flat screen at each teaching wall, and (2) 4’
tackboards for each side of classroom.
• Provide power and data drops as for core classrooms.
• Provide a storage room for 100 chairs, 4 folding tables, and a lectern.
PE LOCKER ROOMS
• Locate PE locker rooms to provide direct access to the main gym and convenient
access to athletic fields.
• Visiting teams may use PE locker rooms for games, and will need a white board and
space for the coach to talk with the team.
• Provide 1 locker room each for boys and girls. Each locker room shall accommodate
120 students per class period.
• Provide polished, sealed concrete flooring.
• Provide a minimum of 120 lockers each for boys and girls.
o Provide ventilated athletic type lockers, with baked enamel welded steel
construction, sloped tops, and no moving parts.
o Provide some tall lockers (12” wide x 12” deep x 60” tall).
o For each tall locker, provide seven box lockers (12” wide x 12” deep x 12” tall).
o Configure lockers to keep overall height below eye level for easier supervision.
• Provide 2’ wide bench for lockers, either mid-aisle or as part of the concrete base for
the lockers.
• Provide (1) 8’ whiteboard and (1) 4’ tackboard in the locker room for announcements.
• Provide restrooms and changing areas.

o Do not provide showers in the restroom.
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o Provide floor drains in the restrooms and changing areas.
• Provide an instructor’s supervision station in each locker room with power and data
for a laptop. The supervision station shall have good visibility of the locker room.
• Provide a PE storage room with (4) 4’ wide x 2’ deep x 7’ tall storage cabinets.
• For students entering locker rooms from the exterior, provide means for cleaning
shoes before entry into the locker rooms.
INTERSCHOLASTIC (ATHLETIC) LOCKER ROOMS
• Locate athletic locker rooms to provide direct access to the main gym and convenient
access to athletic fields.
o Locker room distance to track must be the same for boys and girls.
• Access from gym to locker rooms may not pass through the lobby. Provide one
combined locker room for all boys’ sports and one combined locker room for all girls’
sports.
• Provide polished, sealed concrete flooring.
• Provide minimum 110 lockers for football; 80 lockers for boys’ other sports; and 190
lockers in the girls’ locker room. (i.e. Equal number of boys and girls lockers.)
o Football lockers shall be 18” wide x 18” deep x 60” high.
o Non-football lockers can be smaller.
o Girls and boys lockers shall be equal in quality and quantity.
o Configure lockers to keep overall height below eye level for easier supervision.
o Lockers shall be ventilated athletic type, with baked enamel welded steel
construction, sloped tops, and no moving parts.
o Provide 2’ wide bench for lockers, either mid-aisle or as part of the concrete base
for the lockers.
• Provide (1) 8’ whiteboard and (1) 4’ tackboard in the locker room for announcements.
• Provide (2) 8’ whiteboards and (2) 4’ tack boards to serve (2) team meeting areas
within the locker area (an E-shaped arrangement of the lockers will define 2 such
areas).
• Provide restrooms and changing areas.
o Provide 2 shower stalls with curtains for each locker room restroom.
o Provide floor drains in the restrooms and changing areas.
• Provide for a coach’s supervision station in the locker room.
• Provide a coach’s supervision station in each locker room with power and data for a
laptop. The supervision station shall have good visibility of the locker room.
• For students entering locker rooms from the exterior, provide means for cleaning
shoes before entry into locker rooms.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S OFFICE (PRIVATE)
• Provide a private office with windows to view traffic in and out of locker room area.
• Locate this office close to the gym; as the Athletic Director is the Gym event manager.
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• Provide space for 1 desk, 6 chairs, 1 table, file cabinets, and a 4’ wide bookcase.
• Provide an 8’ whiteboard and 4’ tackboard.
• Provide a storage room with a 4’ wide tall cabinet and 6’ high wire shelving unit for
storage.
PE INSTRUCTOR OFFICES (PRIVATE)
• Provide (2) PE instructor’s private offices near the athletic coaches’ open office area.
o Provide space for a desk, file cabinet, book cabinet, and 6 chairs.
o Provide male and female restrooms for PE instructors adjacent or nearby. Include
water closets, lavatories, showers, lockers, and changing areas.
ATHLETIC COACHES’ OFFICE AREA (OPEN WORKSTATIONS)
• Provide an open office environment for athletic coaches. The open office
environment shall accommodate all athletic team coaches.
o Ideal is for opposite seasons coaches to share offices for efficiency.
• Locate the office area near athletic locker rooms and with convenient access to
exterior fields and primary practice rooms.
• Provide a huddle space adjacent to the open office area for private conferences.
o The huddle area may also be used as an office for visiting referees during events.
Otherwise a separate office/restroom and shower may be desirable.
• Football may include 1 head coach and up to 9 assistant coaches. Football coaches
will be accommodated in the open office area with other sports teams.
• A typical coaches’ office area is described below. This should be modified in
conjunction with FD+C/CMP and the school’s athletic department to accommodate
the expected number coaching staff based on the school’s target enrollment.
o Provide a 24” deep writing counter around perimeter of room, with space in
center for additional tables and staging of equipment.
o Provide space for task chairs, guest chairs, and lockable file and storage cabinets.
o Provide a 6’ long counter with base cabinets and upper cabinet. Include hand sink,
full size refrigerator, and power for small appliances.
o Provide male and female restrooms adjacent or nearby. Include water closets,
lavatories, showers, lockers, and changing areas.
o Provide a 12’ whiteboard, (2) 4’ tackboards, and equip for interactive whiteboard.
INTERSCHOLASTIC (ATHLETIC) STORAGE
• Provide either individual storage rooms for major team sports, or a large storage area
subdivided with mesh partitions.

o Provide 10 storage rooms/spaces with interior access. These rooms/spaces will be
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assigned to Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Softball, Boys’ Basketball, Baseball, Soccer,
Track/Field, Golf, and Tennis. (1 storage room/space will be unassigned.)
o Provide 1 storage room with exterior access for PE/athletic equipment. Space will
be used for shelving and floor storage. Soccer goals and track/field equipment may
be accommodated in this room. This room may also house Gators (or equivalent
vehicles).
• Provide a Football Equipment Storage Room.
o Accommodate storage for 140 helmets on storage racks, and pads.
o Provide a large stainless steel sink with drain board for cleaning of equipment.
o Provide space for portable game lockers to be stored.
o Provide an overhead counter door/counter for dispensing and receiving of
equipment at beginning and end of season.
TRAINING ROOM AND THERAPY POOLS
• This space accommodates therapy, taping, and meetings with trainers.

• Locate the training room to be equally accessible to boys and girls (primarily
interscholastic sports).
• Provide a 10’ ceiling (minimum) in the training room.
• Provide an area to accommodate equipment, including a range of motion machine,
elliptical machine, and stationary bike. Provide power for equipment.
• Provide a first aid area with a full-size, lockable refrigerator/freezer.
• Provide a treatment area with 4 portable training/massage tables, 4 short moveable
taping tables, a large capacity ice machine, a hand sink at the taping area, 6’
countertop with workstation, and base and upper cabinets.
o Provide 8 quad receptacles (minimum) for each training/taping table and at the
first aid counter.
• Provide therapy pool area in a moisture-resistant environment, with visual access to
the training room (and privacy curtain). Include:
o Space for 2 large above-floor whirlpools and 1 arm whirlpool with temperature
mixing check valves.
o Slip-resistant, ceramic tile flooring with floor drain.
o Space for tables, chairs and 4’ wide tall clothing storage unit.
• Provide restroom with toilet, urinal, and lavatory, accessories and mirror.
• Provide a trainer’s office with view window and blinds into training room, and space
for 1 desk, 1 file cabinet, 3 tapers, and 4 chairs.
• Provide a secure storage room with wire shelving (12” deep x 60 LF), and space for
wheelchair, crutches, canes, drink coolers, and travel bags.
• Provide special hot water with temperature control at valves and hook-ups, humidity
control, service sink in or nearby to sterilize floors, and a floor drain for ice maker.
• Provide safety lighting units with high illumination levels.

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• Provide a room (or rooms) for general laundry and ice pick-up room. Locate the
room(s) near the athletic locker rooms and near an exterior wall or roof for dryer
vents. Include:
o 2 large capacity washers
o 3 large capacity dryers
o 1 large ice maker
o (1) 4’ x 8’ folding table
o (1) 4’ wide tall cabinet for supplies
o Floor drain and venting
• Provide a separation barrier between ice machine and laundry area.
JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC)
JROTC offers federally-sponsored elective classes at high schools. This program may have up to
200 students participating, and may be part of a Business/Leadership or similar Academy. The
JROTC area is typically a separate suite of spaces at the school. The JROTC suite shall have direct
exterior access, and convenient access to the gym and weight room. Provide concrete floors,
durable walls, and acoustic ceilings for all spaces (except restrooms, which require hard
ceilings).
• Consult with CMP for JROTC spaces / utilization and funding. JROTC requirements
could be different for each service. Each HS will have only one service sponsor.
• Supervision and proximity of spaces is key. There may be up to 4 teams and only two
supervisors.
JROTC MULTIPURPOSE CLASSROOM
• Provide a multi-purpose classroom area.

• Provide a long, rectangular, multi-purpose space for drill, firing range, and other
activities. Include:
o Ideal size is 80 feet x 45 feet. One end structurally needs to support steel plate for
firing range.
o Base cabinets (12 LF).
o Refrigerator, ice maker.
o Stainless steel double basin sink (locate convenient to air rifle storage).
o Power and data for equipment.
o 12’ ceiling (minimum).
o Acoustical isolation from other spaces.
o Sound attenuation within the space.
• The firing range is 50’ long with addition zones for queuing and safety. The range and
zones shall be located in the 80’ length of the multi-purpose room. Requirements as
follows:
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o 50’ long firing range
o 8 to 10 firing lanes (3’-6” minimum width), with floor markings for firing positions
o 8’ deep queuing area behind the firing line
o 10’ deep safety zone behind the queuing area
o 10 gauge steel on 8’ high plywood special construction on the face of the firing
wall
o Provide lighting to illuminate the firing wall, in addition to general area lighting.
• Electronic targets are used now. Provide power and data needs for targets.
CLASSROOM SPACES
JRTOC requires access to two classrooms to support 40-45 students at one time.
o Classrooms could be configured as one oversize CR but dividable: one 1200 SF
classroom and dividable with acoustical bifold, or could be two smaller classrooms
about 600 - 650 SF in size.
o Provide power and data to support STEM program activities. Classroom may
include lots of computers.
 Programs are individualized depending on school.
 Examples of STEM programs are cyber patriot, computer security, underwater
robotics, and high altitude balloons.
AIR RIFLE STORAGE
• Storage must be secure, and capable of maintaining low humidity levels.

• Provide heavy duty wire mesh shelving or racks for rifles and ammunition storage.
• Provide workbenches and area for servicing rifles.
• Provide space to store marksmanship backstops, shooting mats, and kneeling pads.
• Construct walls and ceilings of secure construction such as masonry and concrete, or
metal studs with expanded metal lath under drywall.
DRILL STORAGE
• For storage of drill rifles and parade swords, Color Guard materials, and miscellaneous
supplies.
• May be co-located with air rifle storage if requested by JROTC instructors.
• Provide heavy-duty wire mesh shelving units.
TRAINING AIDS STORAGE
• Provide heavy-duty metal shelving for items including magnetic compasses, GPS unit
and devices, digital camera, digital camcorder, LDC projector and digital television.
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PROPERTY (UNIFORM) STORAGE
• Size of uniform area must serve a minimum of 100 students. (Programs typically have
125-175 cadets each year). Include space for 25% more extra uniforms. Marine Corp
has larger type of uniforms.
• Need one larger space for fitting booth - up to 625 SF. Marine Corp has larger type of
uniforms.
• Consider access to a laundry area near the uniform storage. Provide a washer and
dryer, household capacity is ok. Locate near exterior wall or roof to minimize length
of dryer vent). A majority of cleaning has to go to dry cleaners.
• Include space to iron.
• Provide racks for uniform storage.
• Provide a mirror.
• Provide a fitting booth with seat and door - up to 625 SF.
• Provide power and data (for computer based inventory).
OFFICE
• Provide 2 private offices. In each office, include:

o Supervision of all purpose room is important. Needs windows from office to MP
room to view traffic in and out of classroom and adjacent areas. Space for 1 desk,
1 file cabinet, (1) 4’ wide bookcase, and 6 chairs.
o Countertop workstation along 1 wall.
RESTROOMS
• Provide in-suite restrooms if general restrooms are not available after hours for
JROTC use.
• If provided, in-suite restrooms require:
o 2 student restrooms.
o 1 unisex adult restroom, with toilet, urinal, sink, mirror and accessories.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER
The Student Activities Center shall be centrally located. Include:

• A flexible activities room with built-in casework storage, including a countertop work
surface with a sink. The activities room may include a contact window with roll-up
counter door. Provide power and data for equipment, including student ID
equipment, and space for desk/chair and/or table, and files.
• An office for the Activity Director (staff member), with voice/data drops.
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• Consider locating a vending area in the main circulation space, near the student
activities center.
HEALTH CENTER
Locate the health center near the main office and lobby for easy access by students and parents
and to allow for quick backup by staff in an emergency. Provide separate, direct exterior access
to a vehicular circulation/parking area for emergency vehicles. Doors shall accommodate a
gurney (36” clear, minimum).
• Provide a waiting area to seat 6 to 10 people. This space should be visible from the
nurse’s office and health assistant’s workstation. The people waiting should not be
able to see into the treatment/recovery room.
• Provide a workstation for the Health Assistant. Include:
o Visual privacy of the Health Assistant’s computer monitor.
o Visual access to the waiting area and treatment/recovery area.
o 8 LF to 10 LF of countertop, base cabinets and upper cabinets along one wall.
• Provide a nurse’s office. Include:
o Limited access to this office due to files and medicines.
o Space for a double locked medicine cabinet (See Appendix C for space
requirements).
o Space for an L-shaped furniture layout of about 11 LF.
o Window(s) for natural light.
o Window into the treatment/recovery area and waiting area to supervise students.
o Acoustic treatment (doors, walls, ceilings, windows, etc) for speech privacy when
the door is closed.
• If the school has District SPED program, provide a SPED nurse’s office, similar to the
Nurse’s office, but without a medicine cabinet.
• Provide 1 triage/cot area for general education students and another triage/cot area
for students. In each triage/cot area, include:
o 1 white, Energy Star, 18 cubic FT refrigerator with ice maker incorporated into 14
LF of lockable plastic laminate casework (approximately 34” high x 24”deep x 30”
wide). Locate the refrigerator away from plumbing fixtures so that it does not
require a GFCI outlet.
o 1 ADA stainless steel sink (approximately 14” x 16”) with gooseneck faucet and
lever handles.
o (1) 30” base cabinet with 4 small drawers side by side and 2 large drawers below.
o (1) 30” wide x 34” high x 24” deep storage cabinet.
o (4) 13” deep lockable upper storage cabinets over base cabinets.
o (1) double-locked medicine cabinet (See Appendix C).
o (1) 24” wide x 60” high safety mirror.

o 2 to 4 recovery cots (74” long x 24” wide x 18” high) separated into pairs by sex.
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Include privacy curtains around each cot to minimize spread of germs. Patients
shall be able to view a supervisory person from the recovery cot if curtains are
open. Include ability to dim the lighting in the cot area. Include duplex outlets at
each cot for equipment.
• Provide vision screening equipment..
• Provide a storage closet for wheelchair, crutches, and other bulk item storage.
• Provide a storage room for locking fire proof file cabinet (1 cabinet for every 800
students).
• Provide 2 restrooms with ceramic tile floor and standard restroom accessories.
o For schools with District Special Education students, provide an additional
restroom with space for Hoyer lift and changing table in restroom.
o Include a shower if required by the school’s special education program.
o Provide a combination washer/dryer (not stacking unit) near the Special Education
restroom.
• Choose paint, tile, and other coverings to be easily cleaned and disinfected.
• Flooring to be commercial grade sheet linoleum with welded seams.
• All faucets in the health center shall be manual operation (no automatic sensors).
• Provide exhaust fan in triage/cot areas and restrooms. In addition, provide operable
window(s) if possible.
• Provide phone/data port for each staff position (Nurse, Special Education Nurse,
Health Assistant), and for a student-use phone. Provide a dedicated fax line and space
for a printer/copier/fax machine in a private location.
• Provide space for a cabinet containing an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Coordinate requirements with APS staff architect.
STUDENT COMMONS
• Student Commons shall serve as an indoor gathering area with access to common use
facilities such as cafeteria/dining, snack bar, student activities, family/community
room, administration, gymnasium, and library/media center.
o Provide space for a variety of seating options.
o Consider a raised performance area.
o The student commons is similar to an outdoor student gathering area.
CENTRAL FOOD SERVICE/CAFETERIA
Cafeterias serve as food serving areas as well as small assembly areas for school activities. The
number of meals served varies among high schools; in any event Food and Nutrition Services has
limited staffing available for each high school site.
• Provide separate dining areas and serving lines for the Ninth Grade Academy vs upper
grades.
• Size the seating areas for 15 SF/student (minimum) with no more than 3 lunch
periods.

• Provide access to the dining areas via double doors (2 doors at 36” wide each) at all
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entrance/exit locations even if not required by code for egress width.
• Provide access to the cafeteria from the exterior for after school programs, while also
providing ability to lock the kitchen and the remainder of the school. Provide one set
of restrooms that are accessible from the cafeteria for use after hours.
• Plan the dining areas to accommodate typical APS seating; a combination of 60”
round tables and 12’ bi-fold models. Dining furniture will be provided and installed by
the owner.
• Design the cafeteria to encourage formation of single file serving lines.
• Discuss with APS Food + Nutrition Service the option of self-service and/or cafeteria
staff-serve. Typically, cafeteria staff serve the hot food items and students self-serve
cold food items.
• Provide point-of-sale connections for computerized checkout units at appropriate
locations, including: 2 (minimum) on serving lines.
o 1 in the cafeteria.
o 2 connections on parallel walls in the kitchen manager’s office.
• Provide a separate, lockable room for after school programs. Include:
o Access to the room directly from the cafeteria.
o Space for storage.
o A sink.
o Power for equipment, including a refrigerator (for milk and other cold items) and a
re-therm unit for at-risk dinner program and/or homework dinner program.
• Provide infrastructure for a flat screen (approximately 60” or 72”).
• Provide infrastructure for a ceiling mounted projector for large group meetings.
• Provide a powered AV screen (approximately 108” x 108”) mounted in the structure
of the ceiling area.
o Provide a key operated switch, or locate the switch in a storage or custodial room.
• Provide rough-in for a sound system.
o Locate sound system equipment in a storage room.
o Provide microphone and audio access in two locations.
o Install conduit so 4 speakers will cover space from stage to back of room.
• Provide power and data outlets along a wall for multiple table use during registration.
• Provide general and specialty lighting for activities within the cafeteria.
• Provide windows. Include:
o A view to the outside.
o Electrically operated shades for shading and lockdown.
• Provide polished concrete floors.
• Provide a designated area for recycle bins for paper, plastic, and aluminum.
• Acoustically condition the cafeteria:
o Reverberation Time Maximum: 1.5 seconds; Noise produced by HVAC and Building
Utility Systems: Maximum 45 dBA; STC rating for the walls: STC 50; STC rating for
windows or translucent panels: STC 35.

KITCHEN
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The contract architect must meet with APS Food and Nutrition Services (F+NS) prior to designing
the kitchen. Coordinate this meeting(s) through the APS staff architect. See Appendix D for
Guide to Space Planning of a School Food Service Facility based on number of meals served.
• Provide a food preparation area with a vegetable sink.
• Provide a serving area with computer access for recording student names. Coordinate
the location of the computer station with the FD+C staff architect and APS F+NS.
• Provide a dish/pot washing area.
o Include (1) 4-compartment sink with garbage disposal.
o Sink basin dimensions shall be sufficient for full sheet baking pans.
• Provide 2 hand washing sinks (minimum).
• Provide cold and hot storage equipment.
o Include a walk-in freezer/refrigerator with wire rack shelving. Conceal drain lines,
or locate out of traffic areas. In new construction, recess the walk-in units for flush
door access. Ramp access as necessary is acceptable in existing facilities only.
o Include 2 to 4 transporters for hot food.
• Provide reach-through units for hot food with universal shelving.
• Provide pass-through units for cold food with rolling wire rack shelving units.
• Provide dry storage with wire rack shelving and anti-microbial finishes.
• Provide a restroom for the kitchen staff. Provide a closer on the restroom door.
• Provide an area with lockers and stackable electric washer/dryer units.
o Provide (1) box locker per kitchen staff.
o Each locker shall be 12” x 12” x 12”.
• Provide a kitchen office. Include:
o Power and data (2 outlets each located on 2 parallel walls).
o A window to view into the kitchen.
• Provide a custodial closet.
o Locate the custodial closet in or adjacent to the kitchen, for kitchen use only.
• Provide floor and wall surfaces that can be disinfected.
o Floor to ceiling stainless steel behind cooking and washing areas.
o 18” minimum stainless steel backsplash around stoves, sinks, and dirty tray drop-
off.
o Textured fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) panels on other wall surfaces, including
surfaces adjacent to the serving line.
o Provide Polyfloor Polysafe (any color except white) or sealed and polished
concrete flooring.
• Design the kitchen to be free of any hazards to students, such as hot serving line
surfaces.
• Provide a kitchen receiving area.
o Accommodate access by delivery vehicles to the receiving entrance.
o Provide a loading dock at delivery truck height. Limit slope and cross-slope of the
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dock and truck parking location to prevent trucks from rolling and carts from
tilting.
o The receiving entrance at shall have a 4’-0” wide by 8’-0” high out-swinging screen
door and a corresponding in-swinging hollow metal door. Provide a fly fan above
the screen door. Set the fly fan to operate when the screen door is opened. Cover
screen on door with expanded metal covers on both sides to protect screening.
Provide a peep hole in the hollow metal door.
o Provide commercial doorbell call station at the receiving entrance. The bell shall
be audible throughout the kitchen.
• Provide a dumpster area for trash pick-up.
o Locate the dumpster area for convenient access from the kitchen.
o Shield the dumpster area from major sightlines.
o Allow sufficient area for pick-up by garbage trucks.
• Provide solar pre-heating of hot water for kitchen use.
o Consider input by M+O on the viability/maintainability of such a system.
• Kitchen equipment shall be included in the general construction contract. Coordinate
requirements for kitchen equipment, see Appendix E, including:
o Accommodate Blodget Ovens.
o Provide water hook-up for Tilt Skillet.
o Provide hood controls within reach range of staff (and ADA).
o Provide pony walls for equipment and serving line; detail power outlets so that
equipment can be placed against the wall.
o Provide floor sinks under equipment only; Provide floor drains in open flooring
areas.
o Provide 2 carts for hard tray storage.
o One Manhart Slicer.
o (1) 40 quart mixer; also (1) 60 quart mixer if a baking school.
o Provide minimum (2) rolling racks for baking schools.
SNACK BAR
• Locate the food services snack bar near interior and exterior student gathering areas.
• Provide about 4 service openings, (1 to 2 interior and 1 to 2 to the outside).
o Service openings shall be 18” wide x 30” high.
o Interior service openings shall have a lockable stainless steel fire-rated (as needed)
roll door with stainless steel sill.
o Exterior service openings shall have inset vertical hung aluminum storm window
units (or equal) to close off opening when not operating to prevent draft and
insects.
• At the exterior openings, provide effective cover from rain and sun for students.
• Provide snack bar with warming only capabilities.
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• Do not include fryers, grills, or any equipment that requires a commercial hood.
• Include 22 LF of HDL open base shelf cabinets with countertop to connect with the
window serving areas.
• Provide wiremold above backsplash of counter for warming equipment (up to 5
devices).
• Provide stainless steel wire metal shelving along wall opposite from windows.
• Provide (1) 3 compartment sink (each compartment shall be 10” x 14” x 12” deep)
with faucet as accessories as per a commercial kitchen unit. Include 20” drain boards
each side and 12” high stainless steel wall protection behind sink area.
• Provide a hand washing sink.
• Provide (1) point-of-sale data and power outlet at each pair of windows (2 locations,
total) for interface with the food service computer sales system in the kitchen office.
DECA
Most career technical student organizations can be accommodated after hours within spaces
provided for other programs. DECA is an exception in that is requires dedicated spaces,
including:
• A snack bar
o The DECA snack bar is generally the same as other snack bars in the school. Refer
to snack bar section of these standards for requirements. See appendix for
equipment list. Some DECA program needs include:
o Provide a fountain machine. Fountain is not able to be shared with other snack bar
vendors.
o Provide electricity for:
 Hot holding equipment
 Ice machine
 Point of sale for each window. (Data and power). Avoid Wi-Fi for POS.
 Cameras at each monitor.
 Big refrigerators for drinks.
o Provide drops for menus, nutrition guidelines. Provide area for taped menus at
windows.
o Provide slat walls at back.
• A classroom
o Other DECA spaces should be adjacent or in close proximity to the snack bar. Ideal
is to provide adjacent classroom space for supervision.
• An office
• Storage
o Provide a large storage room with power for hot holding and refrigerators.

STORAGE / CUSTODIAL
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• Provide the kitchen and each dining area with a custodial closet (3 closets, minimum).
Include:
o Mop sink with faucets and backsplashes.
o Broom and mop holder rack.
o Separate exhaust.
• Provide a storage room(s) for special events folding tables and chair carts.
o Storage room doors shall allow for 72” clear opening.
OUTSIDE DINING PATIO (DESIREABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED)
• Provide a hard surfaced, well-drained patio area.

o Locate the patio adjacent to the snack bar and easily accessible by students from
the cafeteria.
o The patio shall be half-shaded between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.
o Provide a hose bib in the area for cleaning.
o Provide outlet for cleaning equipment with 30 amp GFCI circuit.
• Provide tables, benches, and trash receptacles for up to 100 students.
o Tables, benches, and trash receptacles shall be exterior-rated, vandal resistant,
vinyl coated expanded metal.
o The general contractor shall provide and install the tables, benches, and trash
receptacles.
o Tables, benches, and trash receptacles shall be anchored.
o Each trash receptacles shall have a 30 to 40 gallon capacity.
• Provide general site lighting for the outside dining area (and adjacent socialization
areas) to allow evening use for special programs.
ACADEMY SPACES
In each academy, provide the following areas:
ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION
• A waiting area with space for seating for up to six visitors.

• A secretary/support area with space for 1 open office workstation to operate phones,
intercom, and support the academy administration.
• One office for the assistant principal. Allow space for an L-shaped desk and round
table with 4 chairs.
• A secure file room with limited access for academy records. The GC shall provide (1)
48” wide x 84” high x 24” deep lockable storage cabinet in each file room for supplies,
forms, and brochures. Include space for a total of 3 to 4 fire-proof file cabinets (larger
units), per each academy. Fire-proof file cabinets will be provided by the owner (not
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the GC).
COUNSELING AREA
• Review needs for a particular school program with APS Counseling for information on
traditional counseling allocations.
• Provide a self-contained counseling area. Access to the counseling area shall be
controlled from the academy secretary/support station. The counseling area shall be
located out of the general circulation space for privacy.
o Students can have direct access to counseling offices. Students should not have to
talk to anyone to see counselor. Waiting area by offices is for students.
o Prefer counselors located together or as part of an area where adults can serve
the students right away. If there are mini-admins with the academy model, it’s ok
for a counselor in each area.
o Consider a public access computer station for on line scheduling.
• Provide offices for up to 5 counselors, distributed among the Academies. A HS will
have 4 or more counselors which includes a college and career counselor and a cross-
roads counselor. (In central Administration or in the central Special Education area
there will be offices for 1 to 2 social workers, 1 transition specialist office, 1 head
special education teacher, 1 evaluation/testing, and 1 to 2 speech and language
pathologists.)
• Office standard is 300 SF. Don’t need a space as big as a classroom –1/3 size of
o Counseling office requires privacy, therefore no FTE sharing of offices. Even a half
time FTE must have a full office.
o For privacy, avoid glass. Counseling offices require sound isolation.
o Offices require a locked file cabinet. Also a secure storage room for a certain
number of years is required.
o Printers need confidential and need to be close to the offices, and computers
password protected.
o
CONFERENCE ROOM
• Provide a conference room with seating for 14 people.

• Provide casework, (1) ADA sink, and an under-counter refrigerator in each conference
room. Base casework shall be approximately 7’ long x 2’ deep. Provide lockable upper
cabinets (24” high x 12” deep). Sink basin shall be stainless steel, approximately 14” x
16” x 6” deep with gooseneck lever handle faucet. Provide outlets at the back of the
counter.

DINING COMMONS (NINTH GRADE ACADEMY ONLY)
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The Ninth Grade Academy dining commons has the option to be supported by a warming kitchen, or
by the school’s main cooking kitchen. It will have a serving line and a dining area similar to the main
cafeteria.
• The serving area shall have 1 to 2 stations with point of sale system data and power
connections at each station.
• Provide 1 custodial closet and 1 small (100 SF) storage room adjacent to the servery.
ACADEMIC AREAS
GENERAL CLASSROOMS
General classrooms shall be standardized to provide flexibility to move classes between different
grade levels.
 Location
• Core classrooms shall be located for convenient access to common resources (media
center, cafeteria, PE facilities, etc.)
 Technology
• Accommodate technology needs for teacher and students, including: telephone,
computers, printers, document scanner/camera and Interactive flatscreen.
 Casework, Furniture, and Equipment

• Accommodate APS furniture and equipment list. Arrange furniture to allow for good
view lines of teaching wall from all desks and tables.
• Provide built-in storage to minimize clutter, including: 36”W, 84”H, 24”D tall storage
with adjustable shelves, 12’L, 30”H, 12”D upper storage units with adjustable shelves,
12’L, 34”H, 24”D lower storage units with adjustable shelves and drawers.
• Key all storage alike within each classroom; each classroom storage key to be unique.
• 28 LF of magnetic marker boards and 4’x4’ tack board with tack strip on top of all
boards.
• Manual pencil sharpener on wooden block, with blocking in wall.
SCIENCE CLASSROOMS AND LABORATORIES
• Provide a minimum of one science laboratory per small learning community. A

general science classroom requires water, sink, electricity, shelves, and cabinets.
Consider an arrangement of two classrooms sharing a single laboratory space.
• Arrange student stations in the laboratory so that students do not have their backs to
the teaching station (i.e. avoid perimeter workstations).
o This setup could include 4 islands for students to work in groups. Each island
includes 2 student sinks and utility connections (power, data, gas, and water).
o At least one group station shall be ADA compliant.

o Consider arrangement for the teaching station at a long wall, so that students are
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not as far away from the teaching wall.

o Provide lots of white boards. No chalk boards.
• Plumbing:
o Provide master shut off valves for gas, water, and power near the teaching wall.
o Provide a dual-head emergency eye-wash combined with shower in each
laboratory.
o Chemistry rooms require six sinks.
o All other sciences require three sinks.
o Provide deep sinks only. Shallow sink sprays all over the place. If only two sinks are
provided, both should be deep.
o Sinks shall have gooseneck faucets.
o Provide an ion exchange unit for water treatment for sinks.
o Provide a disposal.
Note: chemically treated biology parts are not disposed of in the sink.
• Only chemistry labs require gas. Gas is not required in classrooms for biology and
physics and environmental science and astro-geology.
• Owner will provide a fire blanket in cabinet in each laboratory.
• Provide an exhaust fan in each laboratory. Accommodate scientific equipment heat
loads when sizing HVAC equipment.
• Provide a variety of casework for storage options (minimum 80 LF). Requirements as
follows:
o Casework shall be wood, with epoxy resin countertops and sinks.
o Casework shall be lockable. Key locks within each laboratory alike, but unique to
each different laboratory.
o Include base cabinets with adjustable shelves, totes, and drawers. Include 18”
deep upper cabinets with sliding glass doors. Include full height cabinets
(approximately 48” wide X 24” deep X 84” high with glass doors.
• In Chemistry Labs, provide one fume hood each, 4 feet wide, with epoxy top and cup
sink, water, gas, power, and light, designed to be fully accessible.
• Provide a hood for all science classrooms. If available teachers would use it.
• Provide direct access to a prep room from the laboratory. Prep rooms may be shared
among laboratories. The laboratory prep room will include the following items. Some
equipment will be provided by the owner; coordinate with staff architect:
o An epoxy resin sink with gooseneck faucet.
o Dishwasher (approximately 24” wide).
o Refrigerator (full size with freezer).
o Glass drying rack (approximately 36” X 36”).
o Similar range of casework storage options as in the laboratory.
o Space for shelving to store science equipment. Chemistry shelving needs to be
wood; other science shelving should be metal.
o Cabinets specifically designed for chemical storage.
• Provide a chemical storage room (to be shared among science labs).
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• APS Risk Management maintains a list of chemicals used in high school science
programs and provides safety training for teachers. Chemicals may include
flammables, non-flammables, corrosives, acids, bases and others and may require
venting; chemicals must be stored in appropriate cabinets in a locked room.
• Some science classrooms will support digital labs. For these labs teachers use the
MAC carts and iPads.
• Provide retractable outlets from ceiling, like those in some art or computer rooms, to
support lab work done at tables. Ceiling outlets allow more modular/flexible use of
the classroom. Watch the ceiling height and site lines.
• Provide an outdoor garden area with irrigation. The school site is used for instruction.
• Provide a greenhouse. Culinary arts would share the greenhouse.
COMPUTER LAB
• Provide at least (1) lab with 37 equal computer workstations (32 student and 5
support devices). Each station shall be 36” wide X 30” deep X 26” high using
specialized counters.
• Provide at least one ADA station per lab.
• Additional, separate labs may be necessary for on-line assessment testing. Computer
Labs may also be used for on-line assessment (i.e. computer-based testing such as
PARCC). However, shared use of spaces is detrimental to regular instruction in the
labs.
• Consider locating computer labs as centralized collaborative spaces within Small
Learning Communities and/or Academies (George I. Sanchez K-8 school has a good
example of this concept).
• All wiring shall run in a wire/cable management system along or below the counters.
• Avoid floor outlets.
• Consider a lab storage room for every 2 to 4 computer labs, based on location.
Include:
o Power and data to plug in the COW cart.
o Four 30” wide X 34” high X 24”deep lockable base cabinets with shelves.
o One 36” wide X 34” high X 24” deep six-drawer unit
o One ADA sink unit with 14” X 16” X 16” deep stainless steel sink with gooseneck
lever handle faucet
o 20 LF of upper cabinets made up of 36” wide X 24” high X 13” deep lockable
cabinets with two adjustable shelves, except for a shorter unit over the sink.
ELECTIVE LABS
• Elective Labs, including technology and vocational labs, can be used for general
science, computer, or other hands-on learning curriculum. Labs can provide an
industrial setting for curriculum requiring the use of heavy machinery and/or noisy
activities. Consider a maker space a place to cut wood, work with pvc, etc. for
students to build and test things.

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• Locate elective labs for convenient access to associated academy(ies)

• Provide 200 SF of prep space in addition to classroom area for each elective lab.
• Natural light, technology, and interior finish requirements are the same as per general
classrooms.
• Casework, Furniture, and Equipment
o Provide casework as for general classrooms; additional casework may be required
by the program housed.
o Provide whiteboards, tackboards, and pencil sharpener blocks as for general
classrooms.
• Provide retractable outlets from ceiling, like those in some art or computer rooms, to
support lab work done at tables. Ceiling outlets allow more modular/flexible use of
SPECIAL EDUCATION SPACES
See Appendix B for requirements in addition to those noted below.
Special education (SPED) requirements are the same as regular classrooms except where noted.
Special education spaces shall be distributed among the academies. The APS Special Education
Department aims to provide services to students in the least restrictive environment possible,
and to integrate SPED students (inclusion) with other students to the greatest extent possible.
 General Notes for All Special Education Spaces

• All special education offices and conference spaces require sound isolation.
• Special education students may require specialized lighting with different cycles,
spectrum, ballast noise level, etc. Discuss HVAC, lighting, and other systems designed
for severely disabled students with the FD+C staff architect and APS Special
Education.
• Some space(s) may be classified as Institutional Occupancy under the building code
because some students may be generally incapable of self-preservation.
PROJECT STUDIO (OPTIONAL)
The Project Studio is a shared resource area for students for project-based curriculum. The
studio can be co-located with student team areas; it can be a room or an open informal area.
• Accommodate flexible, moveable furniture layouts.
• Provide illumination, power, and data as for a general classroom.
• Polished concrete is the preferred flooring. Minimize carpet areas.
• Provide a minimum of 10 Ln. ft. of casework including one 36”W, 84”H, 24”D storage
unit with file drawers on the lower 2/3 and storage cabinets above with adjustable
shelves.
• Provide casework storage (approximately 7 LF). Include base storage cabinets with

adjustable shelves and minimum one 4-drawer cabinet; countertop with back and
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side splashes, and upper storage cabinets with adjustable shelving.
• Provide (1) 8’ whiteboard and (1) 4’ tackboard.
• Provide manual pencil sharpener on wooden block with blocking in the wall at
standard height for each classroom, library or other area where students will be
working.
• Consider retractable outlets from ceiling, like those in some art or computer rooms,
to support lab work done at tables. Ceiling outlets allow more modular/flexible use of
TEACHER HOME BASE
In the Ninth Grade Academy, provide 1 teacher home base for each smaller learning community
(or shared by 2 smaller learning communities). In Upper Grade Academies, provide teacher
home bases as required to accommodate staff. Each Upper Grade Academy home base shall
accommodate a similar number of teachers.
• Typically, science and special subject teachers have workstations within classrooms,
rather than in the home base.
• The home base is a workroom and shall include space for a large work table and copy
equipment to be provided by APS.
o Provide a break area in each home base with a refrigerator, single basin sink, and
microwave.
• Provide built-in casework or systems furniture to accommodate each teacher served
by the home base.
o Each workstation shall consist of 36” wide x 30” deep desk space with grommet
holes for cabling. Include a box/box/file pedestal with pencil tray in the top box
drawer, (1) 48” wide overhead flipper door storage unit, with task light below; (1)
48” wide tackboard below the overhead storage unit, and voice/data/power at
each workstation.
o Provide (1) 12” wide x 24” deep x 7’ high wardrobe storage unit with top shelf and
wardrobe hanging rod for each teacher.
• Provide space for (1) 4 drawer vertical file or equivalent lateral file per teacher.
• Provide space for (2) 3’ wide x 1’ deep x 4’ high bookcases per teacher.
• Provide space for 1 conference table, 30” x 72”, with 4 chairs and 4 guest chairs.
• Provide space for a small lounge seating area.
• Provide countertop for shared printer and devices, with voice/data/power
connections.
TEACHER WORKROOM
• In the Ninth Grade Academy, provide 1 teacher workroom for each smaller learning
community (or shared by 2 smaller learning communities). Similarly, in the Upper
Grade Academies provide 1 teacher workroom per 1 to 2 teacher home bases. In each
workroom, include:
o Space for a large work table and copy equipment to be provided by APS.
o Permanent lockable storage with shelving to accommodate storage of paper,
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books, supplies, and audio-visual material.

o Base cabinets with countertop for workspace and equipment with upper cabinets
above.
o Double sink.
o Ability to accommodate a desk for an educational assistant.
o Dedicated circuits and outlets for equipment (possibly including ceiling electrical
drops).
o Polished concrete flooring.
SPECIALIZED CLASSROOMS
FINE ARTS CENTER (2D AND 3D)
The Fine Arts Center includes studios for photography, computer graphics, video production,
two-dimensional painting/drawing, and three-dimensional ceramics/sculpture/jewelry.
• Locate fine arts studios adjacent to each other.
• Provide places to display the work. Consider dry erase walls to encourage advertising
of student performance. Provide display cases for student work.
• Provide a protected outdoor area/art patio for work and display.
• Provide kilns, see Appendix G.
• Allow for use of ceiling grid or exposed ceiling to hang work.
• Provide north light where feasible.
• Provide power and data similar to a general classroom.
• Technology: Provide blue tooth compatibility for music classrooms. Instruction uses
recorded music, projects lyrics, and shows clips of performances. Provide speakers
and AV system for classrooms, LED screen with air play, and a Promethean for each
classroom.
• Consider an outdoor performance venue in close proximity to the indoor
performance space.
• Consider a computer lab within, or near, the music suite computer keyboarding,
composition and theory classes.
PAINTING AND DRAWING
• Provide a classroom area.

• Include whiteboard, tackboard, and interactive whiteboard similar to general
classrooms.
• Casework requirements:
o Base cabinets (approximately 15 LF) with counter area (adjacent to or near the
sink) and open upper cabinets with adjustable shelving, and an integral accessible
counter space.
o Provide many outlets at the counters for glue guns and encaustic painting.
o Tall open storage with adjustable shelving or cubbies (approximately 6 LF).

o Combination (approximately 18 LF) of tall, open flat storage for paper and artwork,
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and base cabinet drawer units, with some countertop area.
o 5’ tall divided vertical storage (approximately 8 LF) for paper and mat board
supplies.
o Casework described above can be located in the classroom area and/or the 2D
storage rooms.
• Sink requirements:
o One deep, wide stainless steel sink with integral drain boards and clay trap.
o Separate hand sink.
o Protective wall covering behind sinks.
• Provide storage room for supplies and easels.
• Provide an office with visual access to the studio area.
CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, AND JEWELRY
• Provide classroom area.

• Allow space for shop tables (provided by owner).
classrooms.
• Include a clay area with electric potter’s wheels and damp proof cabinets.
• Include an open area to place models or still life.
o Base cabinets with counter area (adjacent to sink) and open upper cabinets with
adjustable shelving (approximately 10 LF).
o Provide many outlets at the counters.
o One deep, wide stainless steel sink with integral drainboards and clay trap.
• Provide kilns in a separate kiln room or structure with appropriate utilities including
power and exhaust. (See kiln specification in Appendix G.)
o Kilns shall be provided and installed by the general contractor.
o Types of kilns may include a large gas-fired kiln; two or more small electric kilns;
and possibly a raku kiln.
o Provide a thermostatically controlled kiln room exhaust fan separate from, and in
addition to, the kiln exhaust.
• Provide storage and drying rooms.
• Provide a damp clay storage area if desired by the school program.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS
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• The computer graphics lab shall support 32 student computers (minimum) and one
teacher station with appropriate power and data drops.
classrooms.
• Provide enclosed base cabinets (approximately 21 LF) with counter area and upper
cabinets with adjustable shelving.
FILM STUDIO
• The video studio consists of a larger studio for video recording, filming, and
production activities; and a smaller video editing/production studio. Support space
includes storage, and office, and an optional sound-proof booth.
• Provide an office with visual access to both the video studio and video editing studio.
• Provide a storage room for video equipment, convenient to both the video studio and
the exterior.
• In the video studio,
o Include whiteboard, tackboard, and interactive whiteboard similar to core
classrooms.
o Provide sound isolation from other spaces as well as outdoor noise.
o Provide acoustic treatment to reduce reverberation time.
o Provide a curtain track for a “blue screen” which can be positioned along at least
two walls including one interior corner.
o Provide exposed ceiling structure and include power outlets in the ceiling and
means for attachment of lighting support systems.
o Access to the exterior is optional, but recommended. Students and equipment
often go outside and off-site for filming activities.
o A sound booth is optional. If provided, it is a free-standing acoustically-isolated
structure that is located in the video studio.
• The video editing studio is similar to a computer lab.
o Provide 15 student editing stations (minimum) and one teacher station.
o Student stations shall be 36” wide, minimum.
o Arrange the video editing studio similar to the computer graphics lab to enable the
teacher to observe all student screens from a single position. (Individual video
editing booths are an alternate arrangement, although this arrangement is more
difficult to supervise.)
o Locate the video editing studio adjacent to the video studio.
PHOTOGRAPHY
• Provide a classroom area.


classrooms.
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o Base cabinets (approximately 10 LF) with counter area (adjacent to or near the
sink) and open upper cabinets with adjustable shelving.
o Tall, open flat storage (approximately 8 LF) for paper and artwork.
o One deep, wide stainless steel sink with integral drainboards and clay trap.
• Provide a dual-head emergency eye wash unit.
• Provide a ventilation hood over the acid sink with 4 hour twist timer control.
• Provide two film loading booths, light-tight, with base cabinet, countertop and upper
cabinets; “white” light for cleaning; need not be accessed through dark room.
• Provide a storage room suitable for shelved items and large items.
• Provide a Dark Room with revolving darkroom door and a separate light-tight
emergency exit door. Include:
o 36” wide enlarger workstations (15-18) with countertop, dividers, with provision
for a curtain behind the student, and an above counter duplex receptacle at each
station for enlarger and portable safe light.
o Large freestanding photo developer sink with vent hood; photo wash sink (three
sides useable) also with vent hood.
o Base cabinets and countertop (approximately 12 LF) with open large paper storage
shelving, and one 4 drawer unit, and upper wall cabinets.
o Normal (“white”) light illumination, 5000K non-fluorescent fixtures for cleaning
and general use, with a safety cover over the switch to prevent inadvertent
operation of switch.
o General safe light illumination (one way to do this is with suspended indirect safe
light fixtures such as those made by Thomas Instrument Company).
o Sinks connected to acid drain. Consider an automatic silver collection unit for
spent fixative at the sink(s); discuss with teacher and determine volume of silver
recovery to be addressed.
o A dual-head emergency eye wash unit.
o Workroom accessed from the dark room only. In the workroom, provide a tray
sink with drain board, chemical shelf above sink, film drying cabinet with power
receptacle, photo wash sink with vent hood, 6 LF of base cabinets with countertop
and upper cabinets, 2 countertop workstations with 4-drawer units adjacent,
receptacles at countertop locations, and safe lights. Connect sink to acid drain.
Consider an automatic silver collection unit for the spent fixative at the sink.
Provide a dual-head emergency eye wash unit.

o Dark room and dark room workroom to have white or light colored ceiling; flat
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black wall color up to 7 feet high; light gray wall color above; and light gray floor
color (flooring to be non-dusting).
o For dark room and dark room workroom position air supply, return (filtered) and
vent hoods to draw chemical fumes away from sink users’ faces. These spaces
should be slightly negative in pressure.
MUSIC CENTER
• Provide ensemble rooms for band, chorus and orchestra. Ensemble rooms may be
shared among programs, based on program need; coordinate with FD+C, who will
consult CMP.
• Provide individual and small group practice rooms
o Arrange practice rooms for visual supervision; consider locating directly off of the
main ensemble rooms.
• Provide a sound control room with power/data drops for recording band, orchestra,
and choir rehearsals. Include countertop, base cabinets and upper cabinets with open
workspace.
• Provide a sound isolated listening room with sound system connections to sound
control room.
• Provide additional space as required to accommodate music programs such as guitar,
piano, and mariachi; coordinate with FD+C, who will consult CMP.
• Acoustically isolate ensemble and other music program rooms from each other and
from the rest of the school.
• Floors shall be level; No built-in risers.
• Ceilings shall be about 18 feet high on average. Provide additional volume in the band
room, above the ceiling, to help with sound dissipation.
• Acoustically tune rooms and control reverberation time per ANSI S12.60. Options
include: non-parallel walls and ceilings, sound panels, and floor treatment.
• Provide wall protection (chair rails, corner guards) in large ensemble spaces.
• Provide storage as follows:
o Chorus will have storage rooms for choral risers, 10 file cabinets for music, and
robes for choirs with clothes rods.
o Orchestra will have storage rooms for 10 file cabinets for music, and built-in
lockable instrument storage cabinets.
o Band will have storage rooms for 10 file cabinets for music, uniforms, and
instruments. The band instrument storage area will have built-in lockable
instrument storage cabinets and a sink for cleaning instruments.
o Verify equipment inventory/storage requirements with the school and APS fine
arts department.

FLEXIBLE ELECTIVE LABS AND OTHER OPTIONAL SPACES
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TIERED LECTURE HALL
Tiered lecture hall to seat 200 students. Include the following:

• Fixed seating and work surface for 200 students.
o 16’ whiteboard flanked by 4’ tackboards.
o Projector and projection screen sized for the space.
o Sound system for the room operated from a lectern.
GREENHOUSE
• The greenhouse is an instructional space used for growing plants.

• Provide an adjacent outdoor work area, such as a patio or garden space.
• Provide a utility sink with drain boards and threaded faucet.
• If skylights or high windows are provided, include motorized blinds to control
daylighting.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Career Technical Education programs can be integrated into Academies. Most of the programs
can be housed in the programmed elective technology flexible lab spaces within the SLC’s. A few
programs, notably the industrial arts shops, need specific spaces tailored to the curriculum of
the program. Traditional vocational/industrial arts programs may be adapted to updated
curriculum.
Traditional career vocational/industrial arts programs can include:

• Culinary Arts
• Family and Consumer Science (Home Economics)
• Business and Office
• Health Occupations
• Technology Education (Drafting and Graphic Arts, Metals, Woods, and Transportation
Technology)
CULINARY ARTS
The Culinary Arts program requires a classroom and a laboratory, as well as program support
space.
CULINARY ARTS LAB
• Provide one main instructional space with a commercial kitchen environment.

o Provide four rows of stainless steel student tables; each row to have two 9-foot
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student tables on each side of a two-compartment pot sink with drain board on
each side, and space for a food holding cart at each end of the row. Provide two
induction cooktops on each student table, space for a mixer, and power for several
small appliances. Provide sliding door storage cabinets below the table tops on the
teacher side, and space for stools on the student side. Students need counters in
the middle of each kitchen area to work. Provide storage shelf at each student
metal table.
o Provide a teacher’s demonstration area. Include a single-compartment sink with
drain boards on each side and stainless-steel enclosed utility pony wall for
services; stainless steel demonstration table with mirror, two induction cooktops
and space for mixer; 4’ mobile steel table; and mobile pot rack. Provide power for
small appliances.
o Provide giant interactive teaching board for teaching demonstrations.
o Floors: Provide slip-resistant surface.
Classroom organization:
 Keep walls low so that teacher can see students. Supervision and clear sight
lines are required.
o Provide a principle cooking line. Include four convection ovens and one
range/oven under a commercial kitchen hood. Provide two stainless steel
worktables close by each with a stainless steel utility chase to ceiling cavity.
o Locate a secondary cooking area behind the teacher’s demonstration area. Include
one gas broiler, one 24” griddle, and one cheese melter under a commercial
kitchen hood. Provide a stainless steel prep table on each side of this area.
 Provide a griddle, (preferred over a tilt skillet or braiser).
o Provide reach-in refrigerators and freezer near the secondary cooking area.
o Provide combination walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, each 6’ x 6’, with remote
condensing unit and individual access door, and wire shelving.
o Provide a scullery area with a three-compartment sink, dish tables, dishwasher
with booster heater (consider solar hot water pre-heating), garbage disposal with
pre-rinse, and wire shelving rack for clean ware.
 Consider size of cooking sheet to fit deep three-compartment sinks in
professional kitchen area.
 Include a roll-up counter door and countertop in the scullery area to serve the
culinary laboratory (described below).
o Provide a washer and dryer area with table, under-table laundry hamper, shelf
above washer and dryer. Locate the washer and dryer area to minimize the length
of dryer exhaust vent piping.
 Provide a table by washer and dryer.
 Provide storage for aprons.
o Provide student lockers to accommodate backpacks for a full class.
 Locate backpacks where kids can watch their backpack.
o Provide a long, trough-type sink in this area for wash-up before and after class.

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o Provide ventilation to exterior due to smells and steam. Not a recirculation vent,
not a charcoal vent.
o All cooking hoods must have fire suppression.
o Provide a big exhaust hood at commercial kitchen.
o Provide operable windows with screens in classrooms.
CULINARY ARTS CAFÉ / DINING AREA
• Provide an instructional space with a commercial cafe environment. Classroom

doubles as café and hot bar.
o Include a mobile serving line consisting of a three-well hot table, cold table, solid
top buffet table with display case, and small starter table; and one small table with
point-of-sale (POS) cash register nearby (voice/data drop required).
o Include whiteboard, tackboard, and interactive whiteboard similar to core
classrooms.
o Furnish classroom area with round tables and chairs.
o The room must meet environmental health requirements if the café is selling food.
o Provide exterior access.
• Locate the culinary arts laboratory adjacent to the culinary arts classroom for two
purposes;
o Transportation of food to the mobile serving line, and
o Return of dirty dishes through the roll-up counter door to the scullery area.
CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM SUPPORT SPACE
• Provide the following spaces to support Culinary Arts instructional areas:

o A secure, dry storage room with clothes rod for uniforms and wire rack shelving
and 3 ingredient bins.
 Separate chemicals and cleaning materials away from food.
 Separate food storage from work area.
o Provide a custodial closet with floor sink and shelf storage.
 Provide shelving for detergents.
o An appliance storage room with mobile wire shelving units.
o Consider a greenhouse or a place to grow herbs.
o A teacher’s office is not needed. If provided, include a window to the Culinary Arts
Classroom (and also to the Culinary Arts Laboratory if possible).
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (HOME ECONOMICS)
• Historically, Home Economics space included a Food and Nutrition Lab and a Sewing
(Fashion) Lab; may have also included Child Development and Health Occupations.
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o The Food and Nutrition Lab has been replaced by the Culinary Arts program. (See
previous section for space requirements.)
 If providing residential kitchen areas, include a single-compartment sink.
 Provide induction stove in family area. Induction cook tops require magnetic
special pans.
o The Sewing Lab (also known as: Fashion Lab) of 1,300 to 1,500 SF includes tables,
chairs, sewing machines, an office, a storage area, a laundry area, and at least two
fitting areas.
o The Child Development Lab (also known as: Working With Young Children) of
1,100 to 1,500 SF includes an observation area, a full kitchen (this is problematic
with current fire code requirements), two restrooms for pre-K children and a
restroom for adults, and a fenced outdoor play area of at least 1,000 SF complying
with APS Playground Standards. The Child Development Lab is accessible to the
public.
o A Health Occupation Lab is similar to a general classroom but includes 4 sinks.
Health Occupation Support space includes an office, a smaller classroom of 600 SF,
and a storage room. This program may be a sports medicine, nursing, or dental,
etc. program.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
• Business Education programs:

o Provide instruction in office skills including keyboarding and accounting.
o May be part of the Business and Leadership Academy.
o Most business education programs can be housed in computer or technology labs.
• Business Education lab requirements:
o Provide a lab space of 1,200 – 1,400 SF.
o Include a sink, and adequate power and data for business machines and
computers, with master power shut-off switches.
o Include whiteboard, tackboard, and technology as for a general classroom.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CAD AND GRAPHIC ARTS, WOODS TECHNOLOGY,

METALS TECHNOLOGY, TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY)
• Typically consisted of a Drafting and Graphic Arts program, Woods Technology Shop,
Metals Technology Shop, and Transportation (automotive and aviation) Technology
Shop. Drafting and Graphics Arts may be part of the Fine Arts Curriculum. High
schools may have one or more of the Technology Education labs.
• Provide display cases, and at least 112 metal box lockers, in the hallway/lobby of the
Technology Education area. Lockers shall be 18” x 18” x 18” minimum.
• Some schools may include industrial cooperative training programs. These would
typically require a large classroom of about 1,000 SF, an office, and a storage/library

room.
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• See Appendix I for suggested equipment lists for Technology Education labs.
• Provide a separate room (about 250 SF) with sound isolation for compressors for
pneumatic / compressed air equipment.
• Drafting and Graphics Arts includes a computer lab (1,200 SF to 3,100 SF), an office
(120 SF), a server room (120 SF), a plotter room (225 SF), a secure storage room (245
SF), and a project storage room (200 SF).
o The server room shall be accessed from the office, and shall not function as the
building area IDF room.
o Provide a 6” raised access floor over recessed slab throughout, except at built-ins
(including casework).
o In the computer lab, provide about 90 – 100 LF of countertop with base cabinets,
six 3’ workspaces, and eight 3’ open shelf units with one horizontal shelf and the
lower compartment divided into two spaces by a vertical divider.
o In the plotter room, provide about 15 LF of space along a wall for countertop with
one 3’ workspace, one 3’ base cabinet, and 9 LF of two tier vertical under-counter
storage; also provide solid floor along wall for one 48 inch wide flat file.
o In the project storage room and secure storage room, provide 24” deep metal
shelving.
o Provide a utility sink in the computer lab.
o Provide a full wall erasable marker surface with continuous tack strip for display,
marker dispenser, and tack tray.
o Provide a projection screen with overhead projector rough-in in the computer lab.
• Woods Technology includes a laboratory (2,400 – 3,200 SF), classroom (600 – 750 SF),
an office (120 SF), tools storage (400 SF), project storage (400 SF), and a finish area
(220 SF).
o Provide exterior access for deliveries and outside work. Include a covered exterior
concrete slab of about 600 SF.
o Accommodate painting outside. If an interior paint area is also provided, note that
a Paint Spray Booth in accordance with the fire code, and other applicable codes,
is required.
o Coordinate utility requirements with woodworking equipment.
o Indicate safety zones for woodworking equipment on floor surfaces.
o Provide dust collection.
o Provide a minimum of 156 lockers in the woods laboratory. Each locker shall be at
least 12” x 12” x 12”.
o Provide an eyewash and wash fountain in the woods shop. Include soap dispenser
(receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified model with FD+C),
towel dispenser and mirror.
• Metals Technology requires a laboratory (3,000 – 3,350 SF), classroom (600 – 750 SF),
an office (120 SF), shop support/storage (1,200 SF), and welding room (540 SF).
o The laboratory will accommodate welding, foundry and forge, sheet metal, pattern
making, and machine tools.
o Provide exterior access for deliveries and outside work. Include an overhead door
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and hoist beam with motorized crane hoist in the metals laboratory.
o Provide a covered exterior concrete slab of about 600 SF, prepped for welding.
o Accommodate painting outside. If an interior paint area is also provided, note that
a Paint Spray Booth in accordance with the fire code, and other applicable codes,
is required.
o Coordinate utility requirements with metal working equipment.
o Indicate safety zones for metal working equipment on floor slabs.
o In the welding room, provide an entry curtain, individual booths also with curtains,
and a 2A:20BC fire extinguisher.
o Provide lockable cages in the shop support/storage area for supply and project
storage, gas manifolds, and tools.
o Provide a minimum of 112 lockers in the metals laboratory. Each locker shall be at
least 18” x 18” x 18”.
o Provide an eyewash and wash fountain in the metal shop. Include soap dispenser
(receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified model with FD+C),
towel dispenser and mirror.
• Transportation Technology requires a laboratory (2,600 - 3,300 SF) with 4 automotive
stalls comprising 2,400 SF, and a bench area of 900 SF; a classroom (600 SF) (can be
shared with other shops); office (120 SF), tool area (180 SF); tool crib (180 SF); supply
storage (130 SF); equipment storage (135 SF).
o Space criteria and other requirements noted above may vary for programs that
focus on avionics.
o The laboratory shall include 4 automotive stalls (2,400 SF) and a bench area (900
SF).
o Depending on program needs, welding booths may be required.
o Coordinate requirements for utilities, including water, gas, compressed air, and
power, for shop equipment.
o Provide a screened exterior space for storage of automobiles.
o Accommodate equipment safety requirements, including handling and storage of
hazardous fluids.
o Provide an eyewash and wash fountain in the transportation laboratory. Include
soap dispenser (receives APS supplied pouch soap refills – verify specified model
with FD+C), towel dispenser, and mirror.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION LAB
A Technology Education Lab supports project-based learning. It is a cross-curricular

environment, with technology to solve problems, promote hands-on fabrication opportunities,
and support team building skills. Curricula may include applied physics, general science, flight
technology, robotics, power, mechanics, electronics, and others.
• Provide a flexible lab space that allows for multiple, collaborative workstation
configurations.
o One approach is to cluster computer workstation furniture into pods (for example,
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seven pods of five-sided workstations fed by power poles). Other configurations
may also be appropriate.
o U-shaped configuration is not appropriate because it does not support
collaborative, project-based learning.
o Provide power and data to support the technology stations.
• Provide space for 60” x 30” tables around the perimeter of the room with wiremold
on walls above table height.
• Provide built-in upper cabinets.
• Provide acoustic control, storage, whiteboards and tackboards, and pencil sharpener
block as for core classrooms.
• Provide polished concrete flooring; other finishes as for core classrooms.
OTHER SCHOOL SUPPORT
EDUCATION PROGRAM STORAGE
• Education program storage rooms are assigned at each grade level, or by academy.
Provide 12 plastic laminate cabinets 36” wide x 84” high x 24” deep with lockable
shelving units.
• 1 General storage area shall be accessed from the exterior, via double
doors/removable mullion for yard equipment.
MDF AND IDF ROOMS
• The main services and distribution of all cable wire for all special systems goes
through these rooms.
o Conform to all requirements in APS Electrical Design Standards on the FD+C
website (Main Communications Room and Intermediate Communications Room).
o Seal all wall-to-roof and floor-to-wall joints to prevent dust infiltration.
o Locate the MDF near the utility entry to school.
o Rooms shall be acclimatized with good air exchange, free of dust, and operate 24
hours a day so no time clock interference.
o No ceilings in MDF and IDF rooms.
IT OFFICE/COMPUTER MAINTENANCE SPACE
• Locate the IT office near the MDF.

o Provide a 60” long x 36” deep workbench.
o Provide a thermostat within the IT office.
• Provide a storage room next to the IT office.

CUSTODIAL SPACE
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Provide sufficient custodial areas with hot and cold water to support efficient cleaning of all
permanent and portable facilities. Custodial areas shall be conveniently distributed in a manner
that is appropriate to serve entire school. Include:
• At least 1 custodial closet per building and per story.
• Minimum of 6 interior custodial areas per high school.
o (1) 200 SF custodial room shall accommodate supplies and a desk. The remainder
of custodial closets shall be 65 SF each.
• All custodial areas shall have:
o (1) Custodial floor mop sink. The faucet at the mop sink shall be heavy duty with
¾” male garden hose threads on spout end, pail hook on top of cast brass spout
and top reinforcing strut/bar and mounting bracket. Cover walls around sink with
tile or stainless steel surround.
o (1) Mop holder.
o Sufficient shelves for storage.
o Power outlet.
o Active mechanical ventilation.
• Provide access to the roof in some of the custodial storage areas or nearby storage
rooms (if not provided at exit stair towers).
SITE RECREATION
High School site recreation facilities include:

Track and Field:
• Multi-purpose Synthetic Turf Field: (195’ x 330’ = 64,350 square feet) striped for
football and soccer.
• Track
• Pole vault pit
• Long jump pit
• Bleachers – 5 rows
• Football goalposts and storage
• Track storage
Multi-purpose grass/sod field (220’ x 350’)
• Soccer storage
• Bleachers – 5 rows
Multi-purpose grass/sod field. Consider shared use of baseball and/or softball outfield off-
season.
• Baseball Field
• Softball Field
• Tennis Courts (6 minimum)
• Outdoor Basketball Courts (6 hoops minimum)
Share athletic facilities seasonally to maximize efficient use of facilities.
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• Track: Install poly-urethane track, not latex. Poly-urethane will last 20 years.
o Put concrete around the outside of the track. Dirt on the outside of the track will
destroy the surface. Limit sprinklers adjacent to track.
o Track is used all the time.
• Configure track and field for efficient use of limited space.

o Install Poly-urethane at “D” end zone of Instead of synthetic turf, for MP field, AHS
uses the end zones at field.
o for cross country stretching
o For ROTC.
• Baseball club house and dug outs are the model.
o Restrooms are at baseball clubhouse only.
• Use outfields of baseball and softball for fall PE and athletics fields.
o Home soccer games are played on softball field.
o Outside groups don’t use field to maintain field.
o May needs nets at outfield, mind uses on other side of outfield fence.
• AHS fields are not open to the community. Locked by 5:30 PM. No one has asked to
use it.
• No lights provided.
o Home night games not played here.
o Only to prevent theft of bleachers.
• Tennis courts: Trend is to take them out and use club/public outside courts for a fee.
o Courts are hard to keep resurfaced.
o Four courts is not enough for PE or for athletics.
o Provide six courts minimum, to be able to host competitions.
o AHS and Sandia HS have no tennis courts. They go to a private club.
• PE uses outside facilities, track, and fields, in fall and spring. In winter PE will use just
inside space.

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APPENDIX
APPENDIX

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APS HS Standard
Space Description # NSF per Subtotal Notes
Spaces Space NSF
HIGH SCHOOL SITE
BLDG
a Footprint 1 480,000 480,000 Footprint may vary depending
on layout and number of
stories.
480,000
School Parking and Vehicular Circulation
a Visitor Parking 50 350 17,500
b Staff Parking 200 350 70,000
c Student Parking 900 350 315,000
d Service Parking 10 400 4,000
e Special Bus Pick-Up 3 350 1,050
f Bus Pick-Up 30 500 15,000
g Carpool Lane 75 200 15,000
h Site Drives (at 10% of parking) 1 43,755 43,755
481,305
School Athletic Amenities
a Grassed Main Field 1 142,500 142,500 570' x 250'
Track 1 Incl. above
Pole Vault Pit 1 Incl. above
Long Jump Pit 1 Incl. above
Bleachers football - 5 row 2 Incl. above
Press Box 1 200 200
Concession Stand 1 200 200
Toilets 2 300 600
Football Storage 1 400 400
Track Storage 1 300 300
b Grassed Auxiliary Field 1 70,000 70,000 350' x 200'
Soccer Storage 1 396 396
Bleachers Soccer - 5 Row 2 Incl. above
c Grassed Dirt Auxiliary Field 2 70,000 140,000 350' x 200'
d Baseball Field 1 200,000 200,000
Backstop 1 Incl. above
Dugout 2 200 400
Bleachers Baseball - 5 Row 1 Incl. above
Batting Cage 1 Incl. above
Baseball Storage 1 400 400
e Softball Field 1 70,000 70,000
Softball Storage 1 300 300
f Tennis Courts 6 7,200 43,200 60' x 120'
Tennis Storage 1 100 100
668,996
Subtotal School Site SF 1,630,301
Site Efficiency at 75% 2,173,735
SF per Acre 43,560.00
Total Acres required for School Site 50

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Central Areas
Main Entry and Central Administration
a Lobby/Reception
Waiting/Seating Area 1 490 490
Reception Counter/Work Area 1 145 145
b Administrative Areas
Registrar/Data Processing 1 230 230
Bookkeeper 1 120 120
Attendance Office 1 120 120
Open Office Work Area 1 450 450
Administration Work Room 1 220 220
Coffee/Break Bar 1 45 45
Administration Conference Room 1 335 335
Mail 1 420 420
Test Preparation Room 1 300 300
File Room 1 100 100
Vault 1 75 75
Administration Storage Area 1 515 515
c Principal Area
Principal Office 1 220 220
Secretary 1 120 120
Principal Restroom 1 55 55
d Parent Room/Family Center
Work Area 1 580 580
Staff Offices 2 105 210
Break Area 1 170 170
Storage 1 50 50
Restroom 1 65 65
May be subdivided into
e Career Exploration Center 1 320 320
meeting and office spaces.
f In-House Suspension Room 1 840 840
g Security Areas
Office 1 220 220
APD 1 120 120
Delinquent Hold Room 1 90 90
CCTV Monitoring Room 1 120 120
CCTV Equipment Room 1 90 90
Subtotal 6,835
Special Education Areas - Refer to Appendix B
Media Center
Includes 2 to 3 workstations
a Circulation Desk 1 290 290
and countertop layout area
Circulation Storage 1 55 55
b Main Area
Stacks / Reference Collection 1 1,780 1,780 For about 18,000 volumes
Classroom Area/Study Tables 1 1,370 1,370 36 Seats, minimum
Computer Stations 1 450 450 16 Stations, minimum
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seats)
Periodicals 1 48 48 48 Linear feet
Student Copiers 1 75 75 1 or 2 copiers
Search Computer 1 75 75 1 Dedicated computer
c Librarian's Office 1 170 170
d Workroom 1 275 275 Includes kitchenette
Can be subdivided in 2
e Conference/Seminar Classroom 1 800 800
smaller spaces
f General Storage 1 745 745 Includes IT/AV storage
g Graphic Production Classroom 1 475 475
Graphic Production Lab 1 250 250
For shelved items and carts.
Graphic Production Storage 1 110 110
Provide power and data.
h Computer Lab 2 1,305 2,610
Computer Lab Storage 0 0 0
i Professional Room 1 440 440
Can be located in Central
j Book Room 1 1,830 1,830
Administration
Also provide convenient
k Public Toilets 2 230 460 access to student toilets from
the library.
Subtotal 12,838
● Provide daylight. Window sill height shall be 48" above floor to allow for shelving below.
● Provide sound system, projector, and projection screen. Coordinate with APS staff architect.
Performing Arts Center (PAC)

a Entrance / Pre-Function
Entry Vestibule 2 175 350
Lobby 1 2,320 2,320
Ticket Window 1 150 150 Can be combined with coats
Coat Window 1 150 150 Can be combined with tickets
Concessions
Public Toilets (multi-stall) 2 300 600
Public Toilets (individual) 2 65 130
b Theater
450 Seats (including
Seating 1 5,160 5,160
mezzanine)
Orchestra Pit 1 550 550
Include proscenium arch with
Stage, including Backstage 1 2,900 2,900
apron.
Control and AV Rooms 1 620 620 Distribute area as required
c Drama Classroom/Green Room 1 900 900 Provide features as per a core
classroom. During
performances, this classroom
functions as a green room.
Location adjacent to dressing,
make-up, and wardrobe
rooms.
d Office 0 120 0 Not required
e Dressing Room 2 240 480 Consider 2 more dressing
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rooms for adults
f Dressing Room Toilet 2 80 160 Consider 2 more toilet rooms
for adults
g Make-Up Room 2 200 400
h Wardrobe/Costume Storage 1 265 265
i Set-Building/Work Area 1 2,485 2,485
Can be combined with set-
j Storage 1 435 435
building
Included in work area; Share
k Receiving 1 0 0 the receiving area between
the PAC and the black box.
m Mechanical 1 1,800 1,800
n Electrical 1 160 160
o Telcom 1 185 185
Subtotal 20,200
● Consider an outdoor performance venue in close proximity to the PAC.
● Configure such that the PAC and black box can be secured while providing student access to the drama classroom.
Black Box
a Black Box Theater 1 2,360 2,360 Shall be a rectangular space
with recessed wood stage
floor (may have concrete
border). Provide space for
portable risers to
accommodate 70 to 100
seats.
b Staging / Set-Up 0 0 0 Share PAC work area. If Black
Box is located in a separate
facility, then provide 200 SF.
c Equipment Storage 1 225 225 For storage of portable risers,
chairs, cart for transporting
the risers, and other
equipment.
d Public Restrooms 0 0 0 Share PAC restrooms. If Black
Box is located in a separate
facility, then provide 2
restrooms at 200 SF each.
e Pre-Function Area 0 0 0 Share Pre-Function/Lobby
space with PAC.
Subtotal 2,585
● Locate the Kiva Area adjacent to the PAC for shared use of support spaces (lobby, toilets, storage, staging, set-up, etc).
● Provide a theater sound system.
● Tune acoustics for spoken word and small music performances.
● Provide a wire tension grid above for stagecraft. Provide access to the grid from outside the space.
● Grid to accommodate max live load of 15,000 pounds, and a max live load of 700 pounds on any 1 pipe hanger.
● Provide support and power for theater lighting around perimeter of room, and on the tension grid.
Physical Education
Assume 400 occupants at 7.5
a Lobby / Pre-Function 1 3,000 3,000
SF per occupant.
b Tickets 1 100 100
c Snack Bar 1 340 340
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Spaces Space NSF
3 compartment sink and mop
Service 1 120 120
sink.
d Public Toilets (Women/Men) 2 230 460
e Public Toilets (Women/Men) 2 325 650
f Public Toilet (Family) 1 60 60
g Student Toilets 2 325 650
h Ice and Laundry Room 1 150 150
i Athletic Director's Office 1 150 150
Athletic Director Storage 1 75 75
j Conference Room 1 230 230
k Open Office Area 1 900 900 For athletic coaches. Assume
60 SF per workstation; verify
number of required
workstations during
programming phase.
Huddle Room 1 120 120 More than 1 huddle room
may be recommended based
on number of open
workstations.
Restrooms for Open Office 2 65 130
l Private Offices 2 120 240 For PE instructors.
Private Office Storage 2 100 200
Private Office Restrooms 2 75 150
m Main Gym 1 12,210 12,210
Main Gym Storage 2 315 630 1 Storage area is for
competition wrestling mats,
and the other storage area is
for tables, chairs, and
equipment.
Main Gym AV Room 1 75 75
n Auxiliary Gym 1 9,355 9,355
Auxiliary Gym Storage 1 230 230 For athletic equipment and
folding chairs.
Auxiliary Gym AV Room 1 40 40 Could be combined with main
gym AV room.
o Weight Room 1 3,875 3,875
Circuit Training 1 1,260 1,260
Weight Room Office 1 100 100
Weight Room Storage 1 95 95
Includes area for stationary
p Wrestling Room 1 4,270 4,270
bikes and similar equipment.
Wrestling Office 1 150 150
Coach's Shower Room 1 85 85
Student Shower Rooms 2 85 170
For general wrestling storage
Wrestling Storage 1 230 230
(not mats).
q Multi-purpose Mezzanine 1 2,790 2,790
MP Mezzanine Storage 1 300 300 For ping-pong tables and
other MP equipment.
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Mezzanine General Storage 1 245 245
r Adaptive PE Mezzanine 1 3,310 3,310
Adaptive PE Office 1 125 125
Adaptive PE Storage 1 135 135
s JROTC 1 2,600 2,600 Could be located in Business +
Leadership Academy. Includes
air rifle firing range.
Classroom 1 840 840
Offices 2 120 240
Air Rifle Storage 1 170 170
Drill Storage 1 175 175 Includes laundry area.
Uniform Storage 1 250 250
Train Aids Storage 1 200 200
Restrooms (girls/boys) 2 60 120
Restroom (staff) 1 60 60
t PE Locker Rooms (girls/boys) 2 2,945 5,890
PE Storage (Interior) 1 200 200
PE Storage (Exterior) 1 150 150
u Athletic Locker Rooms (girls/boys) 2 2,775 5,550
Athletic Storage A 10 200 2,000
Athletic Storage B 1 620 620 For football equipment.
v Referee Lockers 1 210 210
Referee Restrooms (women/men) 2 125 250
w Training Room 1 835 835 Includes equipment, first aid,
and treatment areas.
Therapy Pool Area 1 345 345
Training Office 1 120 120
Restroom 1 70 70
Storage 1 120 120
x PE Classroom 1 1,510 1,510
PE CR Storage 1 200 200 For tables, chairs, and lectern.
y MP Room #1 (PE Studio, etc.) 1 1,850 1,850
Office 1 150 150
Dressing Rooms 2 75 150
Storage 1 150 150
z MP Room #2 (Cheer, Dance, etc.) 1 3,500 3,500
Office 1 140 140
Dressing Rooms 2 140 280
Storage 1 190 190
aa Janitor Closet 2 100 200
bb Telecom/IT 2 165 330
cc Mechanical 1 2,535 2,535
dd Electrical 1 525 525
Subtotal 80,250
Student Activities Center
a Activities Room 1 700 700 Include built-in storage and
lockers, sink, and countertop
work surfaces. May include
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door.
b Activity Director's Office 1 125 125
Subtotal 825
Health Center
a Lobby/Waiting 1 540 540
b Health Assistant 1 65 65 Open workstation at
reception counter
c Cot and Triage Area 1 330 330
d ISP Cot and Triage Area 1 225 225
e Nurse's Office 1 120 120
f ISP Nurse's Office 1 120 120
g Vision Screening 1 125 125
h File Room 1 105 105
i Storage 1 360 360
Include washer, dryer, and
j Special Needs Changing Room 1 95 95
changing table
k Toilet 2 60 120
Subtotal 2,205
Central Food Service
a Dining Commons 400 15 6,000 Size for 15 sf/student
minimum with 3 serving
periods, maximum.
b Student Restrooms 2 215 430
c Central Kitchen 1 1,375 1,375
Office 1 90 90
Dishwashing 1 160 160
Walk-In Refrigerator 1 80 80
Walk-In Freezer 1 130 130
Laundry 1 80 80
Janitor 1 70 70
Staff Restroom 1 65 65
Serving Area(s) 2 150 300
Subtotal 8,940
Snack Bars (Including DECA)
a Concessions 1 435 435
Workroom 1 150 150
Storage 1 90 90
Classroom (DECA only) 1 1,130 1,130
Subtotal 1,805
Academy Spaces
a Academy Administration
Lobby/Waiting 1 350 350
Secretary/Reception/Work Station 1 110 110
Dean/Assistant Principal 1 200 200
Academy Records 1 125 125
Counselor Office 1 165 165
Ancillary Office 1 120 120
Faculty Restrooms 2 90 180

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Conference 1 280 280
Storage 1 185 185
b Academic Areas
General Classroom 4 840 3,360
Include 1 accessible student
Science Classroom/Lab 2 1,300 2,600
station
Shared between pairs of
Science Prep/Storage 1 450 450
science labs
Project Studio 1 1,360 1,360
Open to hallway/circulation
Student Team Area 1 300 300
space
Conference/Seminar Room 1 625 625
Teacher Home Base 1 600 600 Include 6 to 8 workstations
plus break area with fridge,
microwave, single basin sink,
and countertop.
Teacher Restrooms 2 65 130
Student Lockers 150 5 750 1 Per student at target
enrollment, 5 SF each
Student Restrooms 2 215 430
c Academy Dining Commons 1 2,000 2,000
Warming Kitchen 2 230 460
Serving Area(s) 2 220 440
Student Restroom 2 215 430
Storage 0 225 0 Locate adjacent to servery
Janitor Closet 1 60 60
Subtotal 15,710
Specialized Classrooms - Arts Center
a 2D - Drawing / Painting
Classroom Studio 1 1,305 1,305 Provide whiteboard,
tackboard, and interactive
whiteboard. Include
casework, work sink, and
separate handsink. Work sink
shall be stainless steel with
integral drainboards and clay
trap.
For storage of supplies and
Storage 1 265 265
easels.
Office 1 120 120 Provide visual supervision of
the classroom from the office.
b 3D - Ceramics
Classroom Studio 1 1,325 1,325
Kiln 1 150 150
Drying Room 1 150 150
Office 1 120 120
Storage 1 360 360
c Computer Graphics / Editing
Storage 1 180 180 Shared with Film Studio
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Office 1 150 150
d Film Studio
Sound Recording/Control Room 1 120 120
Whisper Room 1 70 70
Vestibule 1 140 140 Include overhead door
Storage 1 250 250
e Photography
Provide whiteboard,
Classroom Area 1 785 785 tackboard, and interactive
whiteboard.
Darkroom / Finishing 1 720 720
Suitable for shelved items and
Storage 1 120 120
large items.
Provide visual supervision of
Office 1 120 120
the classroom from the office.
Subtotal 8,660
Specialized Classrooms - Music Center
a Band
Classroom Area 1 2,345 2,345 Ceiling shall be about 18 feet
high with additional volume
above ceiling for sound
dissipation. Provide chair rail
around walls.
Instrument Storage 1 525 525 Include 10 file cabinets for
music, lockable instrument
storage cabinets, and a sink
for cleaning instruments.
Instrument Workroom 1 110 110 Can be combined with
instrument storage
Percussion Storage 1 230 230
Uniform Storage 1 310 310
Practice 4 55 220 Provide visual supervision
from main space
Ensemble 2 310 620 Provide visual supervision
from main space
Library 1 135 135
Sound Control Room 1 200 200 W/ power and data for
recording band, chorus, and
orchestra rehearsals. Provide
countertop, base, and upper
cabinets.
Office 1 120 120
b Orchestra
high. Provide chair rail
around walls.
High Strings Storage 1 280 280 Accommodate 10 file cabinets
for music, and lockable
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for violins and violas.
Low Strings Storage 1 230 230 Storage for cellos and basses.
Practice 2 55 110 Provide visual supervision
from main space
from main space
Library 1 260 260
Listening Room 1 145 145 Sound isolated with sound
system connection to sound
control room.
Office 1 120 120
c Chorus
high. Provide chair rail
around walls.
Large Storage 1 390 390 Accommodate choral risers,
10 file cabinets for music, and
choir robes with clothes rods.
Small Storage 1 80 80
from main space
Ensemble / Piano Lab 1 235 235 Provide visual supervision
from main space
Library 1 130 130
Office 1 120 120
Subtotal 10,075
● Band, Chorus, and Orchestra spaces may be separate or combined based on program need; Consult APS CMP.
● Additional program spaces may be provided for guitar, piano, and mariachi; Consult APS CMP.
● Acoustically isolate music program spaces from each other and from the rest of the school.
● Floors shall be level; no built-in risers.
● Consider a computer lab near the music suite for composition and theory classes.
● Consider a computer lab near the music suite for composition and theory classes.
Additional Specialized Classrooms
a Computer Lab
Lab Area 1 1000 1,000
Can be shared among 2 to 4
Lab Storage 1 65 65
computer labs
b Tiered Lecture 1 2290 2,290 SLC capacity
c Greenhouse 1 990 990 Sandia = 40'-6" x 24'-6"
d Technology Shop 1 2475 2,475
e Senate / Gov't Activities Studio 1 1300 1,300
f Culinary Arts
Classroom/Café Environment 1 965 965
Commercial Lab Area 1 575 575
Kitchenette Area 1 965 965
Laundry 1 105 105
Storage 1 100 100
g Sewing/Fashion Lab
Classroom Area 1 840 840
Fitting Areas 2 60 120
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Laundry 1 60 60
Storage 1 60 60
Office 1 120 120
h Child Development Lab
Observation Area 1 60 60
Kitchenette 1 60 60
Student Restrooms 2 60 120
Adult Restroom 1 60 60
i Health Occupation Lab
Lab Area 1 600 600
Storage 1 60 60
j Business Education Lab
Lab Area 1 1200 1,200
k Drafting and Graphic Arts
Lab Area 1 840 840
Office 1 120 120
Server Room 1 60 60
Plotter Room 1 60 60
Project storage and secure
Storage 2 60 120
storage
l Woods Technology
Lab Area 1 2400 2,400
Can be shared among other
shops
Office 1 120 120
Storage 2 400 800 Tools and project storage
Finish Area 1 220 220
storage
m Metals Technology
Lab Area 1 3000 3,000
shops
Office 1 120 120
Shop Support/Storage 1 1200 1,200 Tools and project storage
Welding Room 1 540 540
storage
n Transportation Technology
Includes bench area (about
Lab Area 1 3300 3,300
900 SF)
shops
Office 1 120 120
Tools 2 180 360 Tools and project storage
Storage 2 130 260 Supply storage and
equipment storage
o Technology Education Lab
Lab Area 1 1000 1,000

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Subtotal 32,370
Other Facility Support
a Storage
Educational Program Storage 1 120 120
Exterior General Storage 1 400 400
b Special Systems 1 230 230
MDF 1 96 96 1 per building
IDF 1 96 96 1 per floor
IT Office 1 120 120
IT Storage 1 60 60
c Custodial 1 230 230
Office/Supplies 1 200 200 1 per school
1 per building and 1 per floor,
Janitor's Closet 1 65 65
minimum
Subtotal 1,617

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APPENDIX
CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS
The following are conceptual drawings of the Ancillary Support Suite at Hubs and Non-Hubs for
elementary, middle, and high schools:
 Standard Ancillary Support Suite for Elementary and Middle School
Standard Ancillary Support Suite, Elementary and Middle School

Student Population # 650
Total 840

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Hub Ancillary Support Suite, Elementary and Middle School

Total 1,180
2.One Private Student Meeting Area for every 2.0 FTE. To be used fluidly by ancillary staff. The

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High School Ancillary Suite Support Spaces

Instructional/Therapy Space with Swing (OT/PT) 840
Therapy space Storage (OT/PT) 90
Office Workstation Hub (60 sf each, 4 stations)1 240
Private Student Meeting Area A 2 130
Total 1,430
1. To be used fluidly by Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapists,
Physical Therapists, Adapted PE teacher. For every 2.0 FTE, 1 workstation area (2:1 ratio) is to be
utilized fluidly by various ancillary staff assigned to a school. The number of workstation areas is
contingent on FTE allocation and shall be determined at the time of design program of space.

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APPENDIX
Consult with Capital Master Plan at the time of design program of space to determine the types and
numbers of SPED spaces needed. Not all SPED programs are delivered at every school.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS
Co‐located
Non Hub Total District Co‐Located Hub
SPED Instructional Classrooms PTR Non‐Hub Description
SF Hub Total SF
Description
Gifted 24 840 SF General Classroom 840 same as non‐ 840
hub
Cross Categorical 8 to 840 SF General Classroom 840 same as non‐ 840
24 hub
District Early Childhood 8 Development Preschool Program classrooms shall be 1250 same as non‐ 1250
(Developmental constructed in 2 classroom units. Each classroom hub
Preschool Program)/ Kindergarten1 shall be 1,250 SF to include private ADA
bathroom with changing table and storage.2
Levels 1 and 2: Social Emotional 8 815 SF Classroom and 25 SF quiet room for a total 840 same as non‐ 840
Support Services 840 SF. The Quiet Room to have the following hub
(SES 1 and SES 2) components: floor and walls surfaces made from
durable and cleanable materials that cannot be
easily damaged, no outlets or light switches on
interior walls.3 and 5
Levels 1 and 2: Intensive Global 8 IGS classrooms are designed in sets of two with the 840 SF plus same as non‐ 840 SF plus
Support Services objective of sharing the restroom, kitchenette and storage hub storage
(IGS 1 and IGS2) storage. The classroom is a standard classroom and shared shared
including sink for 840 SF. Each classroom shall have 1 Kitchenette Kitchenette
storage area of 80 SF each and 1 shared storage and and Restroom
area of 160 SF (80 SF each). The shared kitchenette is Restroom
70 SF and provides ADA access. It includes an area
for stacked washer and dryer, an area for an
efficiently sized refrigerator, a counter with sink, and
a microwave above the sink. Storage cabinets are
also provided above the counter area (doors/no
doors).The microwave is not for student use. The
ADA restroom is 110 SF and has a standard changing
table (motorized to adjust height). Doors throughout
the classroom and shared suite are placed in
locations where they do not block the
accommodation and placement of a Hoyer or Arjo
lifting system near the shared restroom.4
Levels 1, 2, and 3: Social and 8 815 SF Classroom and 25 SF quiet space (to include 840 same as non‐ 840
Communication Support Services specialized lighting and furniture) for a total 840 SF hub
(SCS 1, SCS 2, and SCS 3) Quiet space is meant to refocus and relax; quiet
space can be accomplished with furniture.3 and 5
Co‐located
District
SPED Administration Spaces Non‐Hub Description Total SF Total SF
Hub
Description
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) A space for 16 people (240 SF). Include VOIP 240 same as non‐ 240
Meeting Room capabilities with Active Panel and data. hub
Head SPED Teacher6 Office with VOIP capabilities 120 same as non‐ 120
hub
SPED Assistant Principal6 Office with VOIP capabilities 120 same as non‐ 120
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Co‐located
District
Hub
Description
The SPED Ancillary Support Suite will accommodate the following staff: Social Worker (SW), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational
Therapist (OT), and Physical Therapist (PT), and Adapted PE (APE). The suite includes: instructional/therapy space with swing, therapy space
storage, office workstation hub (based on FTE), and private student meeting area.7
Instructional/Therapy Space This space includes an area for a table to provide 1:1 500 Instructional 840
student instruction. This room includes a ceiling hook /Therapy
for a therapy swing that is located at the center of Space at a
the open space relative to the edge of the student collocated
instructional area. A whiteboard is required for hub is larger.
instruction. Furniture needs include non‐built‐in
cubbies with counter and a wardrobe for storage. No
active panels are needed. Through scheduling, this
space is designed to be used fluidly by all ancillary
staff, giving priority to OT/PT therapy instruction and
service needs. To have adjacent access to the Office
workstation hub to facilitate ancillary staff
circulation.
Therapy Space Storage A storage area is provided with direct access to the 90 same as non‐ 90
OT/PT instructional therapy space. Double doors are hub
provided, similar to doors found in a gym, providing
access for wide equipment. The storage room also
features vertical storage shelves.
8 An office area to accommodate two workstations 120 same as non‐ 120
Office Workstation Hub
and cabinet to store personal belongings. More than hub
two people, reflecting that ancillary staff positions
are often part‐time, may use the two workstations.
Various ancillary staff assigned to the school will use
the two workstations fluidly. VOIP capabilities are
provided as per office standards. The office
workstation has access to the one‐on‐one private
Student Meeting Area.
Private Student Meeting Area9 A private area with adjacent access to the office 130 same as non‐ 130
workstation area will allow ancillary staff to meet hub
privately with students for delivery of instruction or
service. This area will accommodate a small table
and chairs for 2 to 4 people. VOIP capabilities
provided.
1. Pre‐School outdoor play area and Bathroom to 3‐5 year old standard
2. PreK classrooms will share an appliance area: a refrigerator is needed; only one appliance area is needed in school for pair of
DPP programs; sink for food prep ‐ these spaces are for adult use; Instructional kitchenette not needed for student instruction
at the PreK level.
3. See detailed SPED standards regarding surfaces and fixtures in Quiet Spaces.
4. IGS classrooms shall be constructed in 2 classroom units with shared Appliance and Bathroom areas for a total of 2,180 SF.
5. Close proximity to school restrooms are given preference to District Programs SES and SCS classrooms over the general 1st
through 5th grades classrooms.
7. To facilitate Ancillary Staff collaboration and flexible, functional space, VOIP capabilities are to be outfitted throughout the
Ancillary Support Suite.
8. For every 2.0 FTE, 1 workstation area (2:1 ratio) is to be utilized fluidly by various ancillary staff assigned to a school. The
number of workstation areas is contingent on FTE allocation and shall be
9. For every 2.0 FTE, one private student meeting area is needed (2:1 ratio). The number of private student meeting areas shall
be determined at the time of design program of space.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS
Co‐located
Non Hub Total District Co‐Located Hub
SF Hub Total SF
Description
Gifted 24 840 SF General Classroom 840 same as non‐ 840
hub
Cross Categorical 8 to 840 SF General Classroom 840 same as non‐ 840
24 hub
Levels 1 and 2: Social Emotional 8 815 SF Classroom and 25 SF quiet room for a total 1250 same as non‐ 1250
Support Services (SES 1 and SES 2) 840 SF. The Quiet Room to have the following hub
components: floor and walls surfaces made from
durable and cleanable materials that cannot be
easily damaged, no outlets or light switches on
interior walls.1 and 3
Levels 1 and 2: Intensive Global 8 IGS classrooms are designed in sets of two with the 840 SF plus same as non‐ 840 SF plus
Support Services (IGS 1 and IGS2) objective of sharing the restroom, kitchenette and storage hub storage
storage. The classroom is a standard classroom and shared shared
including sink for 840 SF. Each classroom shall have 1 Kitchenette Kitchenette
storage area of 80 SF each and 1 shared storage and and Restroom
area of 160 SF (80 SF each). The shared kitchenette is Restroom
70 SF and provides ADA access. It includes an area
for stacked washer and dryer, an area for an
efficiently sized refrigerator, a counter with sink, and
a microwave above the sink. Storage cabinets are
also provided above the counter area (doors/no
doors).The microwave is not for student use. The
ADA restroom is 110 SF and has a standard changing
table (motorized to adjust height). Doors throughout
the classroom and shared suite are placed in
locations where they do not block the
accommodation and placement of a Hoyer or Arjo
lifting system near the shared restroom.4
Levels 1, 2, and 3: Social and 8 815 SF Classroom and 25 SF quiet space (to include 840 same as non‐ 840
Communication Support Services specialized lighting and furniture) for a total 840 SF hub
(SCS 1, SCS 2, and SCS 3) Quiet space is meant to refocus and relax; quiet
space can be accomplished with furniture.1 and 3
Co‐located
District
Hub
Description
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) A space for 16 people (240 SF). Include VOIP 240 same as non‐ 240
Meeting Room capabilities with Active Panel and data. hub
Head SPED Teacher4 Office with VOIP capabilities 120 same as non‐ 120
hub
SPED Assistant Principal4 Office with VOIP capabilities 120 same as non‐ 120
hub
Co‐located
District
Hub
Description

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Therapist (OT), and Physical Therapist (PT), and Adapted PE. The suite includes: instructional/therapy space with swing, therapy space
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Instructional/Therapy Space This space includes an area for a table to provide 1:1 500 Instructional 840
student instruction. This room includes a ceiling hook /Therapy
for a therapy swing that is located at the center of Space at a
the open space relative to the edge of the student collocated
instructional area. A whiteboard is required for hub is larger.
instruction. Furniture needs include non‐built‐in
cubbies with counter and a wardrobe for storage. No
active panels are needed. Through scheduling, this
space is designed to be used fluidly by all ancillary
staff, giving priority to OT/PT therapy instruction and
service needs. To have adjacent access to the Office
workstation hub to facilitate ancillary staff
circulation.
Therapy Space Storage A storage area is provided with direct access to the 90 same as non‐ 90
OT/PT instructional therapy space. Double doors are hub
provided, similar to doors found in a gym, providing
access for wide equipment. The storage room also
features vertical storage shelves.
Office Workstation Hub6 An office area to accommodate two workstations 120 same as non‐ 120
and cabinet to store personal belongings. More than hub
two people, reflecting that ancillary staff positions
are often part‐time, may use the two workstations.
Various ancillary staff assigned to the school will use
the two workstations fluidly. VOIP capabilities are
provided as per office standards. The office
workstation has access to the one‐on‐one private
Student Meeting Area.
Private Student Meeting Area7 A private area with adjacent access to the office 130 same as non‐ 130
workstation area will allow ancillary staff to meet hub
privately with students for delivery of instruction or
service. This area will accommodate a small table
and chairs for 2 to 4 people. VOIP capabilities
provided.
1. See detailed SPED standards regarding surfaces and fixtures in Quiet Spaces
3. Close proximity to school restrooms are given preference to District Programs SES and SCS classrooms over the general 6th
4. Head SPED teacher and SPED Assistant Principal offices are contingent on FTE allocation and educational program at the
time of design program of space. Not all schools have designated SPED administrative support.
number of workstation areas is contingent on FTE allocation and shall be determined at the time of design program of space.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS
APPENDIX
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DESIGN STANDARDS
Non Hub Total

SF
Gifted 24 840 SF General Classroom 840
Cross Categorical 8 to 24 840 SF General Classroom 840
Levels 1 and 2: Social Emotional 8 815 SF Classroom and 25 SF quiet room for a total 840 SF. The Quiet Room to 1250
Support Services (SES 1 and SES 2) have the following components: floor and walls surfaces made from durable
and cleanable materials that cannot be easily damaged, no outlets or light
switches on interior walls.1 and 3
Levels 1 and 2: Intensive Global 8 IGS classrooms are designed in sets of two with the objective of sharing the 840 SF plus
Support Services (IGS 1 and IGS2) restroom, kitchenette and storage. The classroom is a standard classroom storage
including sink for 840 SF. Each classroom shall have 1 storage area of 80 SF and shared
each and 1 shared storage area of 160 SF (80 SF each). The shared kitchenette Kitchenette
is 70 SF and provides ADA access. It includes an area for stacked washer and and Restroom
dryer, an area for an efficiently sized refrigerator, a counter with sink, and a
microwave above the sink. Storage cabinets are also provided above the
counter area (doors/no doors).The microwave is not for student use. The ADA
restroom is 110 SF and has a standard changing table (motorized to adjust
height). Doors throughout the classroom and shared suite are placed in
locations where they do not block the accommodation and placement of a
Hoyer or Arjo lifting system near the shared restroom.4
Levels 1, 2, and 3: Social and 8 815 SF Classroom and 25 SF quiet space (to include specialized lighting and 840
Communication Support Services furniture) for a total 840 SF Quiet space is meant to refocus and relax; quiet
(SCS 1, SCS 2, and SCS 3) space can be accomplished with furniture.1 and 3
SPED Administration Spaces Non‐Hub Description Total SF
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) A space for 16 people (240 SF). Include VOIP capabilities with Active Panel and 240
Meeting Room data.
Head SPED Teacher4 Office with VOIP capabilities 120
Transition Specialist4 Office with VOIP capabilities 120
SPED Assistant Principal4 Office with VOIP capabilities 120
SPED Administration Spaces Non‐Hub Description Total SF
Therapist (OT), and Physical Therapist (PT), and Adapted PE. The suite includes: instructional/therapy space with swing, therapy space
Instructional/Therapy Space This space includes an area for a table to provide 1:1 student instruction. This 840
room includes a ceiling hook for a therapy swing that is located at the center of
the open space relative to the edge of the student instructional area. A
whiteboard is required for instruction. Furniture needs include non‐built‐in
cubbies with counter and a wardrobe for storage. No active panels are needed.
Through scheduling, this space is designed to be used fluidly by all ancillary
staff, giving priority to OT/PT therapy instruction and service needs. To have
adjacent access to the Office workstation hub to facilitate ancillary staff
circulation.

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APPENDIX
therapy space. Double doors are provided, similar to doors found in a gym,
providing access for wide equipment. The storage room also features vertical
storage shelves.
Office Workstation Hub6 An office area to accommodate two workstations and cabinet to store 240
personal belongings. More than two people, reflecting that ancillary staff
positions are often part‐time, may use the two workstations. Various ancillary
staff assigned to the school will use the two workstations fluidly. VOIP
capabilities are provided as per office standards. The office workstation has
access to the one‐on‐one private Student Meeting Area.
Private Student Meeting Area7 A private area with adjacent access to the office workstation area will allow 2 @ 130 sq. ft.
ancillary staff to meet privately with students for delivery of instruction or each
service. This area will accommodate a small table and chairs for 2 to 4 people.
VOIP capabilities provided.
1. See detailed SPED standards regarding surfaces and fixtures in Quiet Spaces
3. Close proximity to school restrooms are given preference to District Programs SES and SCS classrooms over the general 6th
4. Head SPED teacher and SPED Assistant Principal offices are contingent on FTE allocation and educational program at the
time of design program of space. Not all schools have designated SPED administrative support.
number of workstation areas is contingent on FTE allocation and shall be determined at the time of design program of space.

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APPENDIX C. STUDENT HEALTH EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX
Owner provided Equipment
• Wheelchair
• Computer(s)/Printer(s)
• Scale
• Stadiometer (wall-mounted)
• Paper cup dispenser
• Cots
• Phones
• Free-standing furniture
• Fire-proof cabinet(s) (1 per 500 students)
• Trash cans
Equipment Provided by Nursing Services

• Audiometer
• Vision screening equipment
• Otoscope
• Stethoscope
• Blood pressure cuffs
• Sharps container
• Reference books
• First aid and triage supplies

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APPENDIX D. FOOD SERVICE
Number of Meals Served per Day

Space 1,201-
200 201-400 401-600 601-800 801-1,200
1,500
Receiving 45 55 70 80 90 120
Can Wash / Dry 50 60 85 115 135 155
Staff Toilets/Lockers 100 200 200 200 225 250
Janitor Closet/Storage 50 55 70 80 90 115
Offices 50 65 90 110 145 155
Dry Storage 200 250 350 450 550 650
Fridge/Freezer 130 175 250 350 500 700
Prep/Cooking 500 550 650 750 900 1,150
Pot/Pan Washing 75 80 95 105 120 140
Serving 250 325 650 1,000 1,300 1,600
Dining 800 1,200 2,000 2,800 3,400 4,000
Dish/Tray Washing 100 125 175 225 300 375
Total NSF 2,350 3,140 4,685 6,265 7,755 9,410
From: National Food Service Management Institute

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APPENDIX E. KITCHEN APPLIANCE GUIDELINES
High School Kitchen Equipment List (Example from AHS)
Item No. Quantity Description
1 1 S/S 3-COMPARTMENT SINK

2 4 S/S HAND SINK
3 LOT POT & PAN STORAGE SHELVING
4 8 S.S WORK TABLES
5 1 40 QT. MIXER
6 LOT FREEZER REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
7 LOT WALK-IN STORAGE SHELVING
8 LOT COOLER REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
9 LOT WALK-IN COOLER / FREEZER
10 1 FLY FAN
11 LOT DRY STORAGE SHELVING
12 1 HOT-TOP RANGE
13 1 TILTING SKILLET
14 1 S/S FLOOR TROUGH
15 2 DOUBLE CONVECTION OVENS
16 2 ROLL-THRU REFRIGERATORS
17 2 PASS-THRU HEATED CABINETS
18 1 S/S GRAB-N-GO COUNTER
19 1 DROP-IN FROST PLATE
20 1 HEATED MERCHANDISER
21 2 MILK DIPENSERS
22 1 S/S TRAY SLIDE
23 1 S/S CASHIER'S COUNTER
24 1 P.O.S. COMPUTER (N.I.C)
25 2 FLAT-TOP COUNTERS
26 1 HOT FOOD COUNTER
27 1 SNEEZE GUARD
28 1 COLD FOOD COUNTER
29 1 SNEEZE GUARD
30 1 FLAT-TOP COUNTER
31 1 S/S SLIDE TRAY
32 23 S/S CORNER GUARDS
33 4 BUN PACK RACKS
1 1 S/S 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
2 4 S/S HAND SINK
3 LOT POT & PAN STORAGE SHELVING

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APPENDIX F. ACTIVE PANEL
APPENDIX
Active Panel (aka: Interactive teaching Boards): Promethean Active-Panel Touch large screen high
definition flat screen on mobile stand. Provide power and data connections at teaching wall.

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APPENDIX G. KILN STANDARDS
Elementary, middle, and high schools typically get the same (or similar) electric kiln. High school art
programs may require more than one electric kiln, as well as a gas kiln. Kiln needs for all programs shall
be evaluated during design. Both types of kilns shall be installed inside of a building (no exterior kilns).
APPROVED ELECTRIC KILN MANUFACTURER (OR APPROVED EQUAL) FOR ALL

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS
• Skutt Ceramic Products

• Address: 6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd., Portland, OR, 97206-9552
• Phone: 503-774-6000
• Website: www.skutt.com
• Email: [email protected]
ELECTRIC KILN MODEL AND REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
• SKKM1227-3-208-3: Electric Ceramics Kiln, 208V, 3 Phase

o All new kilns shall be 208V 3 phase power. Consult the staff architect if an existing
school does not have 208V 3 phase power.
• SKF1227-3: Interior Kiln Furniture for 1227-3 Kiln
• SKEnvironVent2: Vent for direct exhaust to exterior of building from the bottom of the
kiln
• SKEnvironLink: Electrical switching device to automatically turn on one or more
exhaust vents when the kiln is operating
• Easy View: This accessory angles the touchpad for easy viewing.
• Lifter Upgrade Kit: Provides safe and easier lifting.
• Installation: Installation and testing of the kiln at the site shall be performed by an
approved installer.
OTHER IMPORTANT ELECTRIC KILN INFORMATION:
• Kiln Vent: The kiln shall have a motorized vent from the bottom of the kiln that is
exhausted through a vent similar to that used for a residential clothes dryer
(EnvironVent2 listed above). Even though the kiln interior is extremely hot, this vent
mixes this hot air with such a large proportion of ambient room air that no special vent
construction is required through the wall.
• Room Exhaust: The room shall have an exhaust fan to remove the heat generated
from the kiln, but this does not need to be in a special hood or have special fire
suppression equipment. The contract architect shall verify fire suppression
requirements with CID and the fire department having jurisdiction. In the past, the City

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of Albuquerque has NOT required a hood since there is an exception in Chapter 9 of

the UMC for electric kilns that are equipped with vent blowers. This exhaust, in
conjunction with the building HVAC system, must be able to maintain the room
temperature below 105 degrees F, which is the maximum temperature that the
electronic controller can tolerate. The EnvironLink device (see above) will
automatically turn on the EnvironVent (see above) on the bottom of the kiln when the
kiln is running. The room exhaust fan shall be on a line voltage thermostat to prevent
the room from ever getting hot enough to trigger the fire sprinkler system. The room
fan should not be controlled by a manual switch, because forgetting to turn it on
would run the risk of setting off the fire sprinklers (as has happened at two Rio Rancho
schools).
• Fire Sprinklers: Ceiling mounted fire sprinkler heads shall NOT be located directly
above the kiln and shall have the highest temperature setting allowable.
• Clearance: Kilns must be a minimum of 18” (or greater if required by code) from any
wall or combustible material. The approximate diameter of the kiln is 34” for planning
purposes.
• Wall and Floor Coverings: Flooring must be non-combustible. Concrete is preferred.
APPROVED GAS KILN MANUFACTURER (OR APPROVED EQUAL) FOR HIGH

SCHOOLS
• Laguna Gas Kilns

o NM Distributer: NM Clay
o 3300 Girard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
o Phone: 505-881-2350
GAS KILN MODEL AND REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
• LE 200-24 Gas-fired Pottery Kiln – Front Loading

• Include all standard features as well as the following:
o K-26 firebrick walls, arch, and door (recommended for Cone 10 firing)
o Programmable controller

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APPENDIX H. ICE MACHINE STANDARD FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
INDIGO™ SERIES 606 ICE CUBE MACHINE
Model: IY-0606A
Designed for operators who know that ice is critical to their business, the
Indigo™ Series ice machine's preventative diagnostics continually monitor
itself for reliable ice reduction.
Improvements in clean ability and programmability make your ice machine
easy to own and less expensive to operate.
• New Levels of Performance - showcasing improved
ambient ice reduction along with reductions in energy
consumption: 10% Reduction in energy and 5% improvement in
production on a weighted average basis for the i-600 series.
• ENERGY STAR - the i-600s exceeds ENERGY STAR™

standards and targets future energy efficiency standards.
• Space-Saving Design - Up to 635 lbs. (288 kgs) daily ice

production and only 30" (76.20 cm) wide.
• Intelligent Diagnostics - provide 24 hour preventative

maintenance and diagnostic feedback for trouble free operation.
• Acoustical Ice Sensing Probe - for reliable operation in

challenging water conditions.
• EasyRead Display - communicates operating status, cleaning

reminders, and asset information through a blue illuminated
display.
• Programmable Ice Production - by On/Off Time, Ice

Volume or Bin Level (with accessory bin level control) further
improves energy efficiency and savings.
• Easy to Clean Foodzone - Hinged front door swings out for

Ice Machine Electric easy access. Removable water-trough, distribution tube, curtain,
208-230/60/1 standard. (230/50/1 also available) and sensing probes for fast and efficient cleaning. Select
components made with AlphaSan® antimicrobial.
Minimum circuit ampacity: Maximum fuse size: • DuraTech™ Exterior - provides superior corrosion
Air Cooled: 11.1 Air Cooled: 15 resistance. Stainless finish with innovative clear-coat resists
fingerprints and dirt.
Water Cooled: 10.7 Water Cooled: 15
Remote: 11.7 Remote: 15 • Available LuminIce™ Growth Inhibitor controls the
growth of bacteria and yeast within the foodzone.
Specifications Operating Limits:

BTU Per Hour: Ambient Temperature Range:
11,800 (average) 35° to 110°F (1.7° to 43.3°C)
13,700 (peak)
Refrigerant: R-404A CFC-free Water Temperature Range:
35° to 90°F (1.7° to 32.2°C)
Water Pressure Ice Maker Water

In: Ice Shape
Min. 20 psi (137.9 kPA)
Max. 80 psi (551.1 kPA)

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Half Dice Dice

3⁄8" x 11⁄8" x 7⁄8" 7⁄8" x 7⁄8" x 7⁄8"
(.95 x 2.86 x 2.22 (2.22 x 2.22 x 2.22 cm)

cm)
INDIGO™ SERIES 606 ICE CUBE
Space-Saving Designs
i-606 on B-570
Storage Bin
A. Electrical Entrance (2) Options

B. 3/8" (0.95 cm) F.PT. Water Condenser Inlet
(water-cooled units)
C. 1/2" (1.27 cm) F.PT. Water Condenser
Outlet (water-cooled units)
D. 1/2" (1.27 cm) Auxiliary Base Drain Socket
E. 3/8" (0.95 cm) F.PT. Ice Making Water
i-606 i-606
Inlet
B-400 B-570
F. 1/2" (1.27 cm) F.PT. Ice Making Water
Height 59.50" 71.50"
Drain
G. 3/4" (1.91 cm) Bin Drain Width 30.00" 30.00"
Depth 34.00" 34.00"
Bin Storage 290 lbs. 430 lbs.
Height includes adjustable bin legs 6.00" to 8.00", set at

6.00".
Installation Note
Kit K00347 ice deflector must be ordered separately if
Minimum installation clearance:
used with: non-Manitowoc bins, Manitowoc F-Style bins
Top/sides: 8" ;
and Manitowoc B-750, B-1050, B-1100, and B-1400 bins.
Back is 5"

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 Specifications
Power Usage
kWh/100 lbs. Potable Water
Ice Ice Production 24 Hours ENERGY
Model @90°Air/70°F Usage/100 lbs.
Shape STAR*
of Ice
70°Air/ 50°F Water 90°Air/ 70°F Water 1 Ph
dice
★
AIRCOOLED
ID-0606A 632 lbs. 490 lbs. 5.41 20.0 Gal.
half-dice
IY-0606A <635 lbs. (555 lbs. 5.29 20.0 Gal. ★
Dice
ID-0606W 661 lbs. 575 lbs. 4.44 20.0 Gal. NA
WATERCOOLED
half-dice
IY-0606W 700 lbs. 580 lbs. 4.45 20.0 Gal. NA
* Water-cooled Condenser Water Usage / 100 lbs. of Ice: 140 gal.

* Water-cooled models are excluded from ENERGY STAR qualification.
Dice
ID-0696N 612 lbs. 535 lbs. 5.85 20.0 Gal. ★
REMOTE
COOLED
half-dice
IY-0696N 642 lbs. 565 lbs. 5.76 20.0 Gal. ★
Order ice storage bin separately. Ice storage bin and JC-0895 remote condenser must be ordered separately. Consult remote condenser
specification sheet for details.
Accessories
LuminIce™ Bin Level Control Arctic Pure® Water iAuCS®
Growth Inhibitor Allows ice bin Filters Schedules and
Reduces yeast level to be Reduces sediment and performs
and bacteria automatically chlorine odors for routine ice
growth for a set. Built-in LED better tasting ice. machine
cleaner ice light illuminates cleaning
machine. bin. automatically.
APPENDIX I.

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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT
WOOD TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT LIST (SUGGESTED)
The following equipment may be part of the project and provided by the General Contractor
(one each in the Wood Technology Lab unless noted otherwise):
• Table Saws, 12-14” and 18”
• Jointer
• Surfacer
• Shaper
• Band Saws, 20” and 14” (2)
• Belt Sander (2)
• Spindle Sander
• Panel Saw
• Miter Saw Bench (approximately 26 LF)
• Drill Press (3, ¾ - 1 ½ hp)
• Router Table (2, 1 ½ and 3 ½ hp)
• Wood turning lathes (6)
• Scroll Saw (2)
• Dowel Machine
• 4000 lb capacity lumber shelving, 48” D x 72” L x 60” H.
• Student Work Tables (6)
• Tool Cabinet 5’ W x 2’ D (2)
• Metal Storage Cabinet 4’ W x 2’ D (2)
• Lathe Tool Grinder
• Lathe Tool Buffer
METALS TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT LIST (SUGGESTED)
• The following equipment may be part of the project and provided by the General
Contractor (one each in the Metals Technology Lab unless noted otherwise):
• Clausing Metosa lathes (8)
• Clausing Metosa lathe support cabinets (3)
• Vertical Milling Machines (4)
• Vertical Milling Machines cabinets (3)
• Band Saw 20” (2)
• Drill Press, 15” and 20”
• Horizontal Band Saw
• Iron Worker apparatus
• Student Workbenches (4)
• Heat Treat Oven (in Shop Support)
• Surface Grinder (in Shop Support)

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• Tool Grinder 7” (2 in Shop Support)
• Grinder 10”, 5 hp (in Shop Support)
• Wire Wheel (in Shop Support)
• Tool and bit grinder 6” (in Shop Support)
• Belt Grinder (in Shop Support)
• Arc Welders (2 in Shop Support)
• RMD Notcher (in Shop Support)
• RMD Pipe Bender (in Shop Support)
• Welding Booths, 48” x 48” 10 with curtains (in Welding Room)
• Welding Grate Top Tables, 48” x 24”, one in each welding booth
• Oxygen and inert gas tanks and manifolds (in Shop Support)
• Exterior area prepped for welding
• Hoist beam with motorized crane
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT LIST (SUGGESTED)
The following equipment may be part of the project and provided by the General Contractor
(one of each in the shop unless noted otherwise):
• Two-post lifts
• Tire mounting machine
• Wheel balancer
• Battery charger
• Bench or pedestal grinder
• Tool cabinets
• Metal storage shelving
• Compressed air for tools and tires
• Power from retractable overhead reels
• Vehicle Exhaust Recovery system
• Student Work benches/tables
• Containment area for 55 gallon liquid waste storage drums

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APPENDIX J. TRANSPORTATION
School Bus Configurations

Configuration
Type A Type B Type D

Type C
Passenger
Capacity typically 16-36 typically 30-36 typically 36-78 typically 54-90
Width & Width 8’ Length 25’ Width 8’ Length 35’ Width 8’ Length 40’ Width 8’ Length 45’
Length
Type B-I: ≤ 10,000 pounds
Type A-I: ≤ 14,500 pounds over 21,500 pounds (9,800 kg)
(4,500 kg) over 20,000 pounds (9,100 kg)
(6,600 kg) (typically between 23,000–
GVWR Type B-II: between 10,000– (typically between 25,000–36,000
Type A-II:14,500 pounds 29,500 pounds (10,400–
21,499 pounds (4,536– pounds (11,000–16,000 kg))
(6,600 kg) and up 13,400 kg))
9,752 kg)
Description A bus body placed on a A bus body mounted to A bus body mounted to a A bus body mounted to a separate
cutaway van chassis with either a stripped chassis or cowled medium-duty truck chassis.
a left-side driver's door a cowled chassis chassis The entrance door mounted in
Single or dual rear wheels The entrance door is The entrance door is mounted front of the front wheels.
on drive axles. mounted behind the front behind the front wheels. Single rear axle or (very rarely)
wheels The engine is mounted tandem rear axles
The engine compartment is forward of the windshield The engine is mounted next to the
located partially inside the driver inside the bus (front-engine/
passenger compartment "FE"), in the rear of the bus behind
next to the driver and the the rearmost seats (rear-engine/
hood is significantly shorter "RE")
than that of conventional
buses (similar to step vans)

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Turning Radius – 47 PAX
Proposal: 10070 Version: 1 Model: INTEGRATED CE S BUS (PB105)
Dealer: SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP (821041 000) Application: School Transportation GVWR: 29800
Turning Radius Statistics

Calculation Factors
Front Axle Code 0002ASH
Steering Gear Code 0005PSA
Front Wheel Code 0027DUG
Front Tire Code 07372135429
Wheelbase 193
General Information
Inside Turn Angle 50.00 Degrees
Radial Overhang 19.00
Axle Information
KingPin Inclination 6.25 Degrees
KingPin Center 69.00
* All Measurements are in inches, unless otherwise specified.

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Turning Radius – Activity Bus

Proposal: 10289 Version: 1 Model: INTEGRATED RE S BUS (PB305)
Dealer: SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP (821041 000) Application: Activity Trip GVWR: 36220

Calculation Factors
Front Axle Code 0002AST
Steering Gear Code 0005PRJ
Front Wheel Code 0027DMC
Wheelbase 276
General Information
Axle Information

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Turning Radius – 71 PAX
Proposal: 10477 Version: 1 Model: INTEGRATED CE S BUS (PB105)
Dealer: SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP (821041 000) Application: Activity Trip GVWR: 36220

Calculation Factors
Front Axle Code 0002ASH
Steering Gear Code 0005PSA
Front Wheel Code 0027DUW
Wheelbase 276
General Information
Axle Information

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APPENDIX K. SIGN STANDARDS

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APPENDIX L. JROTC AT MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL

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APPENDIX M. LIBRARY SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR K-5 LIBRARIES
6.27.30.16 N MAC
• There must be a Library/Media Center, where students can access research materials,
literature, non-text reading materials, books and technology.
• Must include a space for reading, listening and viewing materials.
• Area: needs to be at least 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity,
but no less than 1,000 net sf, with additional office/workroom space and secure
storage.
• Resources: library fixtures, equipment and resources in accordance with the standard
equipment necessary to meet the educational requirements of the PED.
Source: http://www.nmcprstate.nm.us/nmac/parts/title06/06.027.0030.htm
NM SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM STANDARDS AND APS STATUS REPORT RUBRIC
 FACILITY DESIGN
• The Library/Media Center should be centrally located and convenient to all students.
• Minimum interior space should be the larger of 3600 square feet or enrollment
multiplied by 6.
• Basic functional areas must include space for:
o Sufficient shelving to house the collection (3 linear feet for every 25 standard
volumes or 50 picture books)
o Two or more classes of 25-30 students each
o Large group presentations (with the ability to darken area to show presentations
on screens)
o Reference (mostly computers or other devices to access online reference)
o Circulation activities
o Electronic resource work area(s) at 30 sq. ft. per workstation, with a minimum of
20 computers
o Library office(s)/workroom, with a view of the library
o Ample and secure storage
o Displays
o Work/study
o Reading
o Instruction (with the ability to darken area to provide instruction on screens)
o Group study or meeting

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o Mobile device carts
• The Library/Media Center should be aesthetically pleasing, welcoming, and have
natural light.
• Windows should provide sufficient UV protection for library materials.
 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
• Electrical wiring, adequate to meet lighting needs and electronic equipment needs,
which meets or exceeds current National Electric Code.
• Maximum internet and intranet connectivity (high-speed, many ports, strong wireless
network, etc.)
• Meets/exceeds state uniform building codes, is accessible and flexible.
• Adequately heated, cooled, and ventilated.
• Lighting and sound provisions appropriate for reading, study, and other library
activities.
 FURNITURE
• Appropriate-size chairs and tables for student population.
• Computer workstations (sufficient for at least one class).
• Shelving for physical collection with a minimum of 3 linear feet for every 25 standard
volumes or 50 picture books.
o Shelving should be flexible, not impede lines-of-sight, and either be along library
walls or be moveable.
• Secure storage cabinets.
• File cabinets.
• Circulation desk with ample space, designed to be usable by elementary students.
• Furniture appropriate to study or meeting rooms, if included in library design.
 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
• At least 20 new computers or laptops.
o Should have current operating systems and a variety of software.
o Should include software that allows students and staff to virtually collaborate and
create products/content in the library.
• Mobile devices (iPads, other tablets, etc.).
• One promethean (or similar presentation system) board.
• Library equipment (scanners, printer, librarian tablet for checkout, etc.).
• Additional equipment (telephone, scanners, laminators, etc.).
• Current media production equipment and software.
Sources: Standards for New Mexico School Libraries (http://nmla.org/clocs/NM Task Force for School Library Standards
RevMar04.pdf) and APS Library Status Report Rubric (attached document).

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APPENDIX
APPENDIX N. LIBRARY SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIES
6.27.30.16 NMAC
• There must be a Library/Media Center, where students can access research materials,
literature, non-text reading materials, books and technology.
• Must include a space for reading, listening and viewing materials.
• Area: needs to be at least 3 net sf/student of the planned school program capacity,
with additional office/workroom space and secure storage.
• Resources: library fixtures, equip0ment and resources in accordance with the
standard equipment necessary to meet the educational requirements of the PED.
NM SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM STANDARDS AND APS STATUS REPORT RUBRIC
 FACILITY DESIGN
• The Library/Media Center should be centrally located and convenient to all students.
• Minimum interior space should be the larger of 3600 square feet or enrollment
multiplied by 6.
• Basic functional areas must include space for:
o Sufficient shelving to house the collection (3 linear feet for every 25 standard
volumes)
o Three or more classes of 25-30 students each
o Large group presentations
o Reference (mostly computers or other devices to access online reference)
o Circulation activities
o Electronic resource work area(s) at 30 sq. ft. per workstation, with a minimum of 6
computers
 Multiple electronic resource work areas are preferable
o Library office(s)/workroom, with a view of the library
o Ample and secure storage
o Displays
o Work/study spaces (preferably three)
o Reading areas (preferably at least two)
o Multiple instruction areas (with ability to darken any with boards or projectors)
o Content creation area(s)
o Group study or meeting areas
o Mobile device carts
• Any doors used by students or staff under normal, non-emergency circumstances
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should have security gates.
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• The Library/Media Center should be aesthetically pleasing, welcoming, and have
natural light.
 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
• Electrical wiring, adequate to meet lighting needs and electronic equipment needs,
which meets or exceeds current National Electric Code.
• Maximum internet and intranet connectivity (high-speed, many ports, strong wireless
network, etc.)
• Meets/exceeds state uniform building codes, is accessible and flexible.
• Adequately heated, cooled, and ventilated.
• Lighting and sound provisions appropriate for reading, study, and multiple classes
using the library simultaneously.
 FURNITURE
• Appropriate-size chairs and tables for student population(s); sufficient seating for at
least three classes.
• Computer workstations (sufficient for at least two and preferably three — classes).
• Shelving for physical collection with a minimum of 3 linear feet for every 25 standard
volumes or 50 picture books.
o Shelving should be flexible, not impede lines-of-sight, and be moveable.
• Secure storage cabinets.
• File cabinets.
• Circulation desk with ample space.
• Well-designed furnishings appropriate for recreational reading areas (sufficient for at
least two areas).
• Furniture appropriate to study or meeting rooms.
 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
• At least 60 new computers or laptops.
o Should have current operating systems and a variety of software.
o Should include software that allows students and staff to virtually collaborate and
create products/content in the library.
• Mobile devices (iPads, other tablets, etc.).
• At least one promethean (or similar presentation system) board(s).
• Library equipment (scanners, librarian tablet for checkout, etc.).
• Additional equipment (telephone, printers, scanners, laminators, etc.).
• Current media production equipment and software.

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SCHOOL DESIGN STANDARDS

Albuquerque Public Schools

School Design Standards 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 3

4 School Design Standards

School Design Standards 5

6 School Design Standards

Aluminum Storefront Specification Playground Standards

Carpet Tile Specifications Polished Concrete Finishing

Electrical Design Standards

Glazing and Window Standards Solar PV Guidelines

Mechanical Design Standards Roofing Design Guidelines & Specifications

Mechanical Design Standards Appendix A Roof Drain No Hub Coupling

Key to parenthetical and related supplementary notations:

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Area Expertise Name Title

School Design Standards

School Design Standards

School Design Standards

GENERAL SITE &

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a Elementary School 10 acres

a Elementary School 79,000 gsf

• In addition to the permanent building, the site should be able to accommodate a

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School Design Standards

Schools shall be safely accessible for pedestrians and vehicles.

 Off-Site Student Pedestrian Access

 On-Site Pedestrian Access

School Design Standards

 Bus Loading / Unloading

School Design Standards

 Student Drop-Off / Pick-Up

 Vehicular Entrances / Exits

 Service / Emergency Access

 Street / Parking Area Condition

 Parking Standards and Signage

School Design Standards

 Special Event Parking

 The following areas shall be landscaped

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o Use native grass seeding as an ornamental landscape treatment only in irrigated

 Playfields and Athletic Fields

 Artificial Turf Design Directives

o Submit for approval prior to fabrication.

 Irrigation System Design Directive

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 Drainage Design Directives

School Design Standards

 Depressions greater than 18 inches in depth or not draining within 96 hours

 Physical Education and Athletic Facilities:

o Pitcher warm-up area

SAFETY / SECURITY HAZARDS

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 Water for Fire Protection

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School Design Standards

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY

School Design Standards

• Provide reasonable flexibility and be adaptable to meet changing educational