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March 8, 2012 THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION

SCHEMATIC DESIGN MEETING NO. 4

21202.20/075

ATTENDEES: See attached sign in sheet. Meeting Notes: NEW BUSINESS:

4.1 Grimm + Parker provided a Powerpoint presentation which included a review of the input

from student meeting held the day after the last meeting, a review of the comments made during the model play at the previous meeting, and a presentation of revised schemes. Input from the student meetings has been attached to these notes.

4.2 An updated Scheme was presented. This scheme provided administration at the main entrance of the building. The automotive area is provided at a lower level along the west side of the building, allowing vision glass from the corridor above down into the space. The culinary arts classroom and restaurant is provided at the northwest corner of the building. Cosmetology is provided at the west side of the building adjacent to the bus loop. The construction trades area remains where it was shown previously, however the lab spaces have been rearranged based on previous comments. The automotive areas are located to the west side of the building. The remaining programs are provided on the second floor. Hospitality has been located adjacent to the stair directly upstairs from Culinary Arts. The current arrangement allows for some future lab space to be provided. It was recommended that the shell be built out for these areas to be easily added in the future. The following comments and concerns were expressed:

• Staff expressed concern about the lack of natural light into the guidance area. • Staff noted that natural light into the automotive area by way of the roof would be

preferable. • Staff noted a need for a computer lab for beginning and end of term testing. Ms.

Szyfer advised that the need for a static computer lab may be replaced by WiFi operated devices by the time the new facility opens.

• Staff expressed concern that the team room was not large enough to house testing and events that the school has. The current design tries to create informal multi-purpose space in the circulation areas to help with some of these items. Ms. Szyfer advised that team room space size was equal to all other high schools.

• Staff advised a concern about the visibility into the Cosmetology labs from the outside. A certain amount of privacy is necessary for these spaces. The design team advised that window coverings (i.e blinds, mecho-shades, etc) would be provided to aid in this. In addition, the organization of equipment in the space may also create visual barriers.

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• Staff expressed concern about distraction between the automotive labs and classroom areas. The design team will work with the automotive department during the design development phase to determine the proper amount of glazing between the spaces.

4.3 Three dimensional interior perspectives of the Main Entry, Café Edison, Student Gathering Space/Showcase, grand stair and 2nd floor commons were presented and were well-received by the group. This presentation consistent with design goals/discussions from previous meetings.

4.4 A suggestion was made to attempt to make the building’s mechanical rooms and systems

transparent and/or exposed to be used as a teaching tool. 4.5 Concern was expressed about the development of the space between Wheaton and

Edison. The design team advised that the site would be developed further as the design progressed, and a tie between the two schools would be included in the site design.

4.6 Mr. Hamlin noted that Edison would be an appropriate test case for new technology ideas in

education, such as tablets or laptops for every student. The building technology will be capable for this possibility.

4.7 There was a discussion about “future labs” on top floor. The design team will proceed with completing building envelope to allow for future labs (exterior walls and roof) as well as corridor walls to complete egress paths. This will also include sizing of building systems and providing infrastructure for future interior build-out. Full build-out of these labs would occur when programs are determined and additional funding is made available.

4.8 Mr Boden requested the vehicle storage area at the lower level be connected by a

ramp/driveway to the 1st floor parking area to the east of the construction trades. This will allow for access to the auto labs & vehicle storage area from Dalewood Dr, which will become more critical if buses block access from the bus loop area. It was acknowledged that this ramp will reduce some of the available vehicle storage area adjacent to the auto labs.

4.9 Additional comments from stakeholder notecards: • “Team Room” size: Our current room is used often. If it were larger, it could be used

more • In case you are having signs made for rooms, what you are calling “Career Center”

is really the “Career/College Center” • Concern of guidance having natural light • If we could justify a larger meeting room, what would be needed to make that

happen? Please keep in mind with the design and placement of programs that up to half of students have an IEP or 504 plan for behavioral + learning disabilities. Beyond issues with auto, be mindful of distractions.

• Keep in mind TEHST is unique and doesn’t fit all HS spaces, etc. NEXT MEETING:

1. The next schematic design meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2012, at

2:30 p.m. at Wheaton High School Media Center.

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THESE NOTES ARE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE MEETING AND REPRESENT THE UNDERSTANDING OF

THE WRITER OF ITEMS DISCUSSED AND DECISIONS MADE DURING THIS MEETING. WE SHALL ASSUME

OUR UNDERSTANDING TO BE CORRECT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRARY IS BROUGHT TO OUR

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Project Name: Thomas Edison High School of Technology

Modernization

Date: March 8, 2012Mr./Ms

./Mrs./

Dr.

NameFirst Last Representing

1 Mr. Steve Boden Foundations

2 Mr. Dennis F. Cross MCPS Division of Construction

3 Ms. Theresa Defino

Thomas Edison School of Technology

Community Member

4 Ms. Judith Flaherty Thomas Edison School of Technology

5 Mr. George Gadbois Wheaton Community Member

6 Mr. Carlos Hamlin

Principal -Thomas Edison School of

Technology

7 Ms. Melanie Hennigan Grimm and Parker Architects

8 Mr. John Hydro Community Member

9 Mr. Robert Ivey Thomas Edison School of Technology

10 Mrs. Amy Johnson Thomas Edison School of Technology

11 Mr. Matt Page Thomas Edison School of Technology

12 Mr. Steve Parker Grimm and Parker Architects

13 Mr. Don Porter Grimm and Parker Architects

14 Mr. Scott Price Thomas Edison School of Technology

15 Ms. Tonga Quan Thomas Edison School of Technology15 Ms. Tonga Quan Thomas Edison School of Technology

16 Mr. Nick Saylor Grimm and Parker Architects

17 Mr. Leo Schwartz CTF / ATF / ITF

18 Mr. Michael Shpur MCPS

19 Ms. Jillian Storms Maryland State Department of Education

20 Ms. Debbie Szyfer MCPS Long-Range Planning

21 Mr. Kieran Wilmes Grimm and Parker Architects

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February 24, 2012

THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STUDENT FOCUS GROUP #1

ATTENDEES:

NAME ORGANIZATION PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS

Dennis Cross MCPS – Div of Construction 240-314-1012 [email protected]

Amy Johnson TEHST – OJT/Internship Coord. 301-962-5994 [email protected]

Don Porter Grimm + Parker Architects 240-965-0713 [email protected]

Kieran Wilmes Grimm + Parker Architects 240-965-0733 [email protected]

Jillian Storms MD State Dept of Education

Edison HS students & staff

STUDENT FORUM SUMMARY:

Grimm + Parker held information gathering sessions with students from various classes arranged by Edison HS

staff. A brief overview of the Feasibility Study and design process to-date was given to the class. Students were

then asked to respond to 6 questions to help define the student’s vision for the new Edison HS.

Notes from these sessions are broken down into two categories: First are notes of the live discussion that took

place during the sessions. Second are the written responses from the students collected at the end of each session.

I. SUMMARY NOTES OF STUDENT SESSION DISCUSSIONS:

Session 1: Electrical/HVAC/Cosmetology

1. Existing memorable/successful spaces in school

• Mall house as a teaching tool.

• Clustering of construction trades.

• Arrangement of lab space.

• Teachers instructing about the real world for the field of study.

• Real world tools and materials.

• Off site work.

• Common place (Room 2204). Used for events with outsiders.

• Theory (classroom) and practical (lab) areas.

2. Existing missing or unsuccessful spaces in school

• Teacher complaints to low budgets.

• No cafeteria.

• No auditorium for functions.

• Maintenance of the construction mall. No “mud” room.

• Poor lighting in HVAC lab.

• Space in some labs.

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• Classroom spaces are small, usually because of lab area use.

• More accessible cosmetology.

• Outdated equipment in cosmetology.

3. What would make new school/learning experience more successful

• More in corridors expressing what the school is.

• More open spaces – less isolated from the remainder of the school.

• More social interactive assembly spaces.

• More events for student interaction.

• More work space. Better lighting.

4. Ways new school can embrace technology

• Eco friendly building.

• Retractable ceiling outlets for cosmetology.

• Solar panels as an educational tool.

5. Encourage learning outside the classroom

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6. Key design features for WOW factor

• Hall of Fame presentation area.

• Display of what the programs in the building do.

• Expressive technology – looks on the cutting edge.

Session 2: Architecture/Interior Design/Graphics/Network Ops


• Café Edison.

• Construction mall


• No common or assembly area for interaction.

• Small classrooms.

• Poor environmental control.

• Lockers too small.

• More natural lighting.

• Edison needs a visual identity.

• Café outdoor eating area is unusable.

• Need a Health Room.

• Better vehicle circulation.

• Poor ventilation.

• ADA accessibility.

• Sufficient storage.


• More field trips.

• Silent auctions for the community for services.

• Showcases for departments and work.



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• More interaction with public – ability to sell wares.

• Improved network technology.

• Private work areas.

• Open space or assembly space for down time.


• Interactive glazing.

• Technology should be ahead of home schools.

• Interactive boards in all classrooms.

• Upgrades to software.

• Motion detecting light fixtures.

• Embrace mobile technology.

• Faster network.

• Increased computer capacity.

• More paperless environment.

• Common drafting room.


• Common room.

• More collaboration space.

• Demonstration of other programs within school.


• Include natural lighting and visibility in circulation spaces.

• Curb appeal.

• Nice entryway.

• Lively colors.

• Places to display projects.

• Centerpiece at the entrance that shows all programs.

• Eye catching graphics.

• Vending machines.

• Display area to showcase Seniors work and future.

• Quotes from Thomas Edison.

• Equality of budget throughout school.

• Transparency into spaces.

• Courtyard.

• Touch displays.



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Session 3: Automotive


• Good space in the auto tech lab.

• Separate classroom from lab.

• Auto classes are clustered.


• Less space in Auto body.

• More area to change into uniforms.

• Lockers too small.

• Centrally located tool area needed.


• Brighter colors.

• Professional shop appearance.

• Ability to interact.

• Windows into labs.

• Ability to show off work.

• Courtyard.

• Better ventilation.

• More paint booths.


• More computers.

• Better use of laptops or mobile technology.

• WiFi accessibility.


• Better use of technology.

• Outdoor lift for exterior work.


• More noticeable for automotive.

• Better entrance.

• Higher ceilings.

• Professional looking floors in automotive. Better organized spaces.

• Better bathrooms.

• Good lighting – natural light.

• Eating area like Café Edison for congregation and eating.



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Session 4: AHOT/Medical Careers/Cosmetology/Culinary Arts/Plumbing/Architecture


• Café Edison

• Hospitality suite

• Adjacency between Hospitality and Culinary

• Separate personal space for Architecture.

• Exterior patio area for service.

• Good space for plumbing.

• Construction mall.

• Good natural light for Cosmetology.


• More natural light for Café Edison.

• Service classrooms need to be on first floor.

• No place to wait/meet/sit.

• Poor ventilation.

• Better lighting needed.

• Consistency with classroom size.

• No place for emblem of the school.


• Meeting area large enough for award ceremonies.

• Division in classrooms for different levels.

• Communication between staff members without leaving space.

• Individual student storage.

• Locker room.

• Incorporate green technology.

• Inviting open stairs.

• More natural light in classrooms.

• More snack area.

• Library or reading area.

• Inviting colors.

• Place to sell wares.

• Cosmetology needs proper electric.


• Spaces can adapt to changing technology.

• Better lighting control.

• Electronic waiting list.

• WiFi.

• More outlets for charging equipment.

• Automated security.

• Exposed mechanical/electrical systems.



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• Interaction with building utility.

• Café Edison.

• Career oriented college center.


• Better entrance.

• Dynamic display.

• Angles and shapes in lieu of square.

• School logo or mascot.

• Showcase for all trades.

• Interactive map system.

• Bus locator map – Arrivals/Departures board.

• Skylights at the entry.

II. STUDENT SESSION RESPONSES FROM NOTECARDS:

QUESTION #1 - Please share up to 3 spaces or features of your current school that are memorable / successful?

• Clean school, a lot of windows, working together with cosmetology 2 & 3

• The room is sparse

• The mall

• The displays within the classrooms

• Nice room size

• Plenty of work space

• Two cafes

• Hotel / front desk portion of AOHT

• The alignments of the classes

• The patio outside the café

• Restaurant management needs to stay together

• The Café

• AHOT & RM needs to stay together

• Work space

• AHOT & RM need to stay together

• Classroom separate from shop

• Very open spaced

• Separate classrooms

• The in-floor lifts are a success; they give more space

• Like how the school is organized

• The auto shops are decent sizes but they could be a little bigger

• Auto classes are all in the same hall.

• All rooms are combined together

• We work on cars and have fun

• Size of the shop

• School is big

• Different rooms for classes



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• The size of the shop is nice.

• Good amount of space in the auto lab

• Promethean boards

• The hall that has pictures of students working on other houses.

• The mall that lets us do hands-on training.

• The programs offered at Edison.

• The hands-on experience when learning.

• The space in the hallways and number of students’ ratio are good.

• Mall house is a good experience

• The mall / mall house

• Real world work environment

• Putting all the construction classes and shops together

• The way the classrooms are arranged.

• The mall house

• The teacher

• Able to work with tools and have space to work on your task

• Common space

• Theory area & Practical area

• Teaches you a certain field and also prepares you for a job. Like a head start program

• Auto shop high ceiling

• In-floor lifts

• Café Edison

• Open hallways

• The staff are very skilled, hardworking and intelligent

• Seeing the skills USA projects and work was memorable.

• Multiple hands on experience classes.

• Café

• The Mall

• Good amount of space in architecture room.

• Construction Mall

• Café

• Hair

• Good amount of space for the number of students we have.

• I like the meeting room TEHS has on the 2nd

floor very comfy and can be used for many

presentations.

• I also attend Montgomery Blair HS, I love the open space and unique design of the main hallway.

• Abundance of windows above the main hallway. The way the light comes in also adds to the

appeal of the hallway.

• The different type of programs Edison provides.

• The tools we used that we never knew existed.

• The communication we have with our teacher.

• The programs offered

• The teachers and their experience

• The hands-on learning

• Plenty of workspace

• Café

• Lab setting



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• Skills USA

• CPR classes

• Going to physical therapy

• What I have learned in medical careers about medical terminology and basic health care skills

have been successful.

• The construction Mall

• Donuts on Fridays

• Café

• Internship

• The lab

• Career center

• Medical lab

• Café

• Trips to the café

• Tours

• The architecture room

• The lab

• Computer lab

• Café Edison

• The big room with the house (Construction Mall)

• Café

• Computer Lab


• Café

• 2206

• Auto malls

• The Net-Ops Class

• Interior Design


• The construction mall

• The Café

• Computer Lab

• Automotive Mall


• Greenhouse (needed)

• Auto tech garage


• Kitchen – Restaurant Combo

• Main office

• Computer lab


• School is small, easy to move around in


• Kitchen

• Net OPS (computer labs)

• Graphic design

• Construction hall



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• Net OPS lab

• Café Edison

• Architecture room/interior design

• Ease of layout

• Similar classes close to each other

• Amount of bathrooms

• The size of the classrooms (i.e. net OPS construction)

• Two levels

• Small building

• Large classrooms

• Network OPS lab


• Conference room


• Café Edison

• Hallways

• Construction area

• Computer labs

• Café

• Our current room

• Café room


• Café area

• Café Edison

• Café

• Network OPS room

• Construction area

• Café Edison


• Nurse’s office

• Café Edison



• Café


• People are nice

• More things to eat

• Teachers care about the students

• Have fun

• Teacher is good

• Fun things to work on

• The space we have to operate in

• Smaller classes so teachers are more accessible

• Separate classroom from the shop

• The size is good

• Dealership training equipment



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• SAC – cafeteria

• Mural

• Big hallways

• Big courtyard

• Different teacher experiences

• I’ve learned how to work with electricity & how to handle it

• Hallways are always clean

• Lots of windows

• Floors, halls are clean

• Lots of windows

• Automotive classroom/garage

• Personal working space in architecture

• Showcase of house built over time

• Trophy showcase

• Classroom sizes

• Attention to each classrooms specific and unique needs

• The steps, very wide and a good number of them

• Café Edison

• Carnival at the beginning of school year – get acquainted

• End of year picnic

• Open house

• Awards assembly

• Interior design on first floor – many items being carried in and out of car

• Customized learning

• Field trips

QUESTION #2 - Please share up to 3 spaces or features that are missing / unsuccessful from your current school.

• Clutter (need more space)

• Numbered parking lot

• Bathroom for clients separate from student bathroom

• Proper ventilation to vent out chemical fumes

• Theory & Practical rooms

• Lack of natural light

• Lack of 3” drain for


• Ventilation


• Poor Ventilation

• Lack of temperature control

• Separation of the programs

• More space

• Ambiance

• Sunlight

• Air Systems

• Space

• Drive through needed



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• Bigger classrooms

• Bigger kitchen

• Consistency of classroom sizes (especially kitchen size to be bigger)

• Modernize café Edison with patio

• Bigger classroom

• Hang out space

• Bigger kitchen

• Drive through

• It is hard to get cars in and out of the shop.

• Tools are too far away

• Higher ceilings

• Floors

• The tool room is away from the lifts.

• More work space in our working environment

• Safety rooms

• Stairways – way too small

• Area of the locker room is too small to change

• Needs more space in the classrooms

• Need more space for cars and in general just bigger

• Less space

• Not working much

• Sometimes boring

• The classrooms and hallways are a little too small and dull.

• A place to eat on both levels of the building would help students function better.

• Hallways are narrow

• Staircases are narrow

• Old / traditional looking

• The classroom is too small for the teacher to do demonstrations for the students.

• Also group activity is impossible within the size

• The classrooms and shops have to be more digitalized.

• Awkward Parking outside shop

• Bathrooms are too small

• Auto tech classroom is poorly designed.

• A cafeteria

• A small wall of fame

• The construction area of the school stays dusty and dirty and is usually cleaned only by students

and teachers in the construction field.

• Newer equipment to some degree

• Bigger tables to fit more student and big projects

• There is bad lighting in some work areas.

• Classrooms could be a little bigger for all the equipment being used.

• The only class that is not in the mall is plumbing; it should be included with the other classes.

• No ventilation for fumes; closed space

• More work space

• Some classrooms need to be bigger even though classroom is a regular size.

• Sometimes you get dirty – you have to clean up

• Our own auditorium



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• Bigger theory space and locker spacing

• Spacious stations and cabinets to put mannequins

• Ramps

• Shampoo bowls – freestanding

• Separate bathroom

• Low budget

• Tool room is away from work area

• Small classrooms

• Lockers

• A security team

• Frequent computer errors on mac’s.

• Small classrooms

• Small stairwells

• Unattractive front

• An atrium

• More environmentally friendly


• Small Stairs

• Put all offices in one hallway / career center

• Good curb appeal

• Cozy feeling (low ceilings, etc.)

• A large functional meeting room

• TEHS has no curb appeal. If we want kids to apply to TEHS we need to show them how awesome

and fun it is to go to this school from the outside.

• The entrance of TEHS is very boring, when I walk in there’s nothing that really impresses me.

• TEHS needs a bigger overhang. Buses often come late and there is not enough room for all of

them to fit beneath the overhang.

• A cafeteria

• More supplies

• More money

• New books

• Upgrades to the current programs

• More preparation / opportunities to work outside


• Desks

• The time it takes to come back from the nursing home

• The organization of our teachers

• Space in classes that need I the most

• Natural light

• Green roofs

• Green technology

• Individual desks

• Faster computers


• Free-day

• High speed computers

• Desks



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• Get new stuff for the lab; more med supplies

• Nail Salon

• Business Office

• Front part of school

• Greenhouse

• The autobody

• The main office

• Graphic design

• Digital programs

• No windows

• More bathrooms

• Better technology

• Nicer looking

• Biotechnology

• Music Studio

• Video Production

• Business office

• Network office classroom

• Bigger computer lab

• All rooms need AC

• Biotechnology

• Net OPS (computer labs)

• Graphic design labs

• Carpentry

• Cosmetology

• Auto

• PLTW engineering class

• More tech classes

• Video production

• Bathrooms

• Vending machines

• Connected to Wheaton

• Biotechnology class

• Skylights

• Higher ceilings & more windows

• Some central meeting spot for students

• Video production area

• Gym/weight training equipment

• No natural light/windows in Network OPS

• We need organic LED windows

• Music

• Interior design

• Business room

• Office

• Business office too small

• Hallways



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• No windows

• Hallways

• Main office

• Stairs

• Windows in computer lab

• Windows in hallway

• No Windows network

• We have less space

• Less material

• Nothing wrong with the school

• Interaction between classes

• Longer Café Edison periods

• The tool room and supply room are far away from the lifts

• It’s hard to get cars in and out of the shop

• It’s hard for the teachers to help everybody because the lifts are on separate sides

• Size of the school being a bit small

• Entrance

• Not having enough classes

• More teachers

• Number parking lot


• Proper ventilation

• Separate bathrooms for teachers/students

• Lockers for cosmetology kits

• Proper ventilation

• Number the parking

• Offices should be near main entrance (i.e. attendance is down the hall)

• Rooms are all plain, square, closed off with not much lighting

• Auto area has a lot of visible cars

• Edison emblem

• Tight

• Chilling place

• Sound isolation/order/time isolation

• Curb appeal

• Square shaped, and dull or neutral colored

• Staircases are too cramped

• More windows in the med career department

• A wheelchair ramp that goes to the main office

• Nice café patio – usable/friendly

• Storage (need more for interior design area)

• Cluster classes by field

• Universal design for any student or visitor needing accommodations

• Larger auditorium/meeting area

• Graduation – teacher offered 3 years in a row – nothing has been decided




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QUESTION #3 - Please list up to 3 things would make your new school/learning experience more successful.

• Bigger lockers to fit kits (cosmetology / nails)

• Separate area in class for facials, manicures & pedicures

• Extra-large supply closet in classroom

• More vices and immobile joists

• Diagrams of the correct assemblage of things

• Lockers inside of the room

• Locker room

• Individual work stations

• Natural lighting

• Café should be better

• Good ambiance

• Classrooms

• A fun learning class environment

• Wide open spacing

• More technology with solar power

• More voltage outlets

• Security systems

• Have a library for book work

• Cyber Café for other internet work

• Green technology

• Promethean board in all classes

• Auditorium / meeting room for large groups

• Tools that are easier to access

• Alignment rack that goes up in the air

• More really world experience

• More computers (laptops)

• More space

• Workshop needs more windows

• School should have a cafeteria

• More alarms

• More hands on

• Need more space for cars and students

• More vents for all the smells

• More paint booths

• Feel more welcomed by colors

• More room

• More cars

• More cleaning material

• Work on computers

• More space to go around and be social with other students

• More bright and attractive environment

• More open areas and colors

• More space in shops and classrooms

• Better car demonstration

• Promethean boards used more effectively

• Phone integration to the classrooms



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• Colors; makes everything better.

• Better tool rooms

• Brighter colors

• Have student practice separated

• Don’t have 3 people near each other

• More advanced modern technology

• More interaction with other students (cafeteria)

• More workspace

• More up to date machinery

• More lighting

• Open spaces

• Lighter environment

• Have more school wide events, auditorium

• Workspace

• Look like a tech school

• More space to work

• Have better lighting so we can see what we are doing

• Better look

• Eco-friendly approach

• Electricity circuit – retractable ceiling outlets

• Lighting

• Shampoo bowls – freestanding

• Better plumbing

• Help to embrace the outside world.

• Needs to look more professional; looks like a middle school


• Open places where students would have access

• Better network for macs.

• Back up staff

• More natural lighting

• Larger, more confortable classrooms

• More open space

• Newer, longer kitchen and service area (Café Edison)

• Providing with private work stations.

• Each classroom should have a lab to work in and a classroom to teach in.

• More windows in the classrooms, natural light can keep kids awake.

• Special features are needed for each different class.

• The walls should be painted in unique colorful ways.

• Edison is good as is.

• Implementation of new technology

• Gas supply lines

• Drafting boards

• Locker room

• Individual storage containers at work stations for personal tools and projects

• Improved ventilation system

• New computers



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• Up to date lab

• More medical things in our class

• Bathroom next to the classroom

• All the classes that use computers should be closer.

• Wi-Fi

• Better flow to class rooms, fewer straight lines and better more open

• New computers

• A male and female changing area by medical careers

• Faster computers

• Access to medical lab

• Computer lab

• Lockers within the classroom

• Lockers in the classrooms

• Near an exit

• Near to a restroom

• Food

• Better computer

• Better sports / more sports

• Food

• More food

• Software design

• Food

• Less spyware on computers

• Use of cellphones

• Access to social networking sites

• Ease of access

• Fresh air

• Ventilation

• Better computers

• Selling food

• All rooms should have AC

• Laptops

• Cold drinks

• More café Edison

• More windows in classes

• Fine as is

• Windows

• Fresh air

• Different computers to work on

• Less spyware on my computer

• More AC

• Better food access

• LCDs in classrooms

• Café Edison offered throughout winter

• New programs like for gaining programming

• Music



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• Taco Bell

• Interactive

• More programs

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Field trips

• Fried chicken Fridays

• Food

• More programs

• More technology

• Food

• Need more space to put cars

• More cars

• Cleaner

• I find everything fine

• More space for working in the shop

• More equipment

• A better chance to get real world experience

• An alignment rack that goes up in the air will be easier to use and learn on

• More tools that are easier to get to

• Supplies easier to get to

• Field trips

• Real stories from teachers

• More time to get to know other students from other classes

• Edison excellent as it is, can’t think of any changes to make

• Lockers for our kits (cosmo/nails student)

• Larger lockers

• More rooms for supplies

• New equipment

• More stalls in bathrooms

• A school store

• General meeting area for students, bigger main lobby, more open

• Auditorium, area for school to meet

• Make sure trades are distinguished and separated

• Spacious classroom geometrically shaped

• Desks aligned diagonally

• Add a bit of college into it

• Incorporating natural light into classrooms direct and direct for classes that use computers and

other screens

• Hands-on areas in classrooms

• Division in classrooms with multiple tasks

• Have a fresh garden area for the culinary students

• Updated things in the lab

• More interactions between programs

• School spirit

• Mascot

• PTA



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• Showcases for each class

• More publicity

• Fundraiser – car wash

• Silent auction for services

QUESTION 4 - Please list up to 3 new & exciting ways your new school can embrace technology effectively?

• Promethean board

• Adequate plumbing for high volume use.

• Newer equipment which is ergonomically proper industry stations

• Industry shampoo bowls

• Better fire alarm inside classrooms and loud speakers to hear over blow dryers.

• Encourage green technology

• More windows

• Green

• Use changing technology for ambiance

• Cleaner / more effective electric use

• Solar cells

• Biotechnology / filters

• Have promethean boards

• Computer screening as visual

• Outlets

• Wi-Fi

• Better lighting

• Using up to date tools and technology

• Wi-Fi connectivity

• More smart machines

• Good work space


• Much more organized

• More computers

• More computers

• More windows on first floor

• Horizontal escalators (like airport)

• We could get things done quicker

• More adverse stuff to work faster.

• More technology

• More shop time

• More professional classrooms

• Have the classrooms related to what the class is.

• Be up to date with the latest tools

• Newer equipment

• Update technology

• Updated machinery, computerized

• I-Pads instead of wasting paper

• Solar panels

• New technology



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• Wi-Fi connected

• Laptops

• Solar panels

• Continue to update computer software for the latest products

• Change networking system to increase speeds and efficiency.

• Implement necessary and useful electronics (cameras in halls, late card stampers.)

• Better network

• Stronger and more efficient computers

• Have a few computer labs

• Up to date computers and software

• Better network

• Schools have to embrace mobile technology so there must be cutting edge technology (WiFi,

etc.)

• TEHS is going to need a room where the tech staff can fix the multiple computer problems.\

• Be up dated with the latest tools.

• Implement new technology in the whole school such as newer equipment.

• Integrate programs

• Use more technology when teaching.

• Integrate programs

• Medical careers needs to be on 1st

floor

• Access to exit

• Access to changing room

• Communicating with other programs

• Meet with people that are in the business

• Be more technology efficient

• New computers

• Windows 7

• More vending machines

• Providing I-Pads

• Windows 7

• Unblocked computers

• Everyone gets I-Pads

• Solar Panels

• Escalators

• No Stairs

• Fiber optic lighting

• Liquid fluoride thorium reactor

• LED lighting

• Ipads

• Laptops

• Last version of Windows

• All classrooms should have fiber optic lights

• LED windows

• Tassers

• Field trips

• Remote access

• Bigger lab



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• Greener lighting

• LED walls

• Better seats

• Newer Promethean boards

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Garden on the roof

• OLED windows

• Fiber optic lighting

• Solar power

• Ipads

• Jetpacks

• Solar energy

• Better computers

• Laptops for students to take notes

• Digital notes

• Field trips

• Windows

• Ipads

• Windows

• Ipads or laptops

• Robots

• Windows 8

• Ipad

• Windows 8

• Ipad

• Work more

• More advanced stuff

• Things being faster, more time

• Being up to date with all latest equipment and software

• More computers around the room

• Better lighting

• More tool boxes

• Having newer software for each class (designing interesting things/projects that might help a real

situation)

• Using the technology for fun related purposes sometimes

• Solar paneling


• Newer equipment (cosmo/nail industry)

• More outlets

• Better PA system (can’t hear announcements)

• Have classroom resemble real life (salon)

• Promethean board

• Need own cosmo stations

• Better PA system so can hear announcements

• Keep smells and sounds away from other classes – can be distractive

• Display work in main lobby



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• Need main stairwell

• More advanced PC = touch screen

• Use laser for security – no more need for security grill

• Glassed elevator

• Stair in glass case

• Wiring for future

• Geothermal HVAC

• Green roof

• New and efficient lighting with flexible control over how much light is use in any specific area

• A PC lab in the med careers area

• Bathrooms should be close to med careers

• Lockers in the med careers

• Every class – Smartboard?

• Laptops for each student who uses technology often

• TV announcements vs. PA

• Adjoin/share drafting rooms for architecture/interior design

• Motion detecting light fixtures

QUESTION #5 - How can your new building encourage and support learning outside the classroom?

• Encourage more community contacts.

• Encourage more advertisement & students

• More hands on work outside of the school

• Showing off

• Programs near each room

• Practical application

• Covered parking storage for our cars

• Interactivity with other classes

• More tools with better access

• Bigger parking lots

• Make a car wash space outside

• Telling friends out the school and making them interested in coming

• You come in the building and get a free donut

• Courtyards to socialize with other students

• Courtyard (out of glass)

• Nice learning space

• Waterproof computers

• Have lifts outside

• Outside classrooms

• Be able to have extra tools that students can take home.

• More field trips

• More up to date machinery to prepare us for digitalized experience

• Outdoor mall house

• Professional Look

• More tools with easy access

• TE was recognized for his knowledge of embracing technology. I think in some way the school

could show more of the technology it provides it could be more eye catching.



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• The environment around the school area could be used for occasional teaching sessions that

would relate to the class in some way.

• Tools that students can take home.

• Covered courtyards and software

• Field trips

• It would be a better environment and more people would be encouraged to come.

• Have the building centered around a courtyard or atrium

• Common area outside where classes can do experiments or just have class (amphitheater)

• Expand classrooms with special purpose out door areas. Outside area for Café Edison, an area

for auto shop classes to test drive cars, and maybe outdoor areas for construction classes to

work.

• An open courtyard to other classes to have class outdoors.

• Have supplies to take home and work with it.

• More outside assignments

• Field trips

• More people from the specific work fields speaking with the students


• Internships

• Take students outside of the classroom zone.


• Internships


• Applying knowledge with internships

• Internships

• Communicating with other programs

• I think more learning experience such as field trips

• New fields

• Field trips


• Have class outside

• Sports

• Sport events

• Greenhouse

• Portables

• Ventilation

• Projects

• Interactive teaching

• Field trips

• School from home

• Remote access to resources

• Allowing schools to be open at all times

• Teachers giving kids their phone numbers

• Field trips

• More guest speakers

• More on the job work


• School @ home



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• VPN for net OPS

• Garage to employ

• Interactive teaching in real life

• Lunchroom/cafeteria

• Newer technology computers

• OLED windows

• Wireless power outlets

• Remote computer access

• We should have sports teams

• Mac

• OLED windows

• Buffalo Wild Wings

• Digital signs

• Big school name

• Online sources

• Field trips

• Online help

• Field trips

• Online class

• School from house

• Field trips

• School from home

• Free donut when enter building

• Would make me wanna go look for a job

• Providing more after school internships or apprenticeships

• More lifts and tools

• Applying learned material at Edison to real life situations

• Encouraged to attend school to work in his field (electricity)

• Encourage more clients and students

• More community contacts

• Better advertisement

• Better appearance of school will encourage students to promote it more

• School store – students would buy/wear clothes with school name promoting school

• School store – to sell food, t-shirts, etc.

• Have a study sunroom

• Have a global social network

• Electronic affich board

• Green features that we can see at work – i.e. green roof

• Because with the technology we have we can take what we learn and put it into practice

• Field trips – need more funds

• Service learning in community

• Combining classes

• Silent auction



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QUESTION #6 - Please list up to 3 key design features that you believe could contribute to the “WOW” factor of

the new Edison HS.

• Meeting industry standards similar to a real salon (classroom should look like a real salon)

• Shelf space for student mannequins, water fountain, reception area, first floor for easy access for

clients with disabilities, storage area for students kits which are large and lockable

• Promethean board / up to date technology

• Multiple outlets which have enough watts / volts capability for multiple blow dryers etc without

tripping fuse

• Shampoo bowls for towels and shampoo storage.

• Laundry room with washer and dryer

• Industry specific styling stations and chairs

• Banners of some kind displaying the different programs

• Fixtures made of pipe for display purposes

• Trade show case which provides details and history of profession.

• School symbols

• Eco-friendly roofing and electricity

• Nice painted floors

• Designated work areas for certain jobs.

• More stations

• Better colors

• Nice main entrance

• A very open and nice school entrance.

• More colors; more of a modern look

• Technology on the outside

• Huge entrance

• Main place where everyone is.

• More prominent building

• Have a small hall of fame.

• Just better technology overall

• Separate the Edison experience from other MCPS schools.

• The mall house to see actual work of the students at the time.

• The open spaces

• Mall & Mall house

• Top students hall of fame

• What students have done after Edison

• Professional Look

• Better use of technology

• Painting of shop floor

• Easy access to tools

• Variety of color inside / outside the building

• Chill Zones or strategically placed benches / tables / chairs in which students can hang out and

enjoy their surroundings.

• A showcase area that shows the works of each class

• Decorations in the halls

• An eco-pillar (pillar of concrete and recycled glass bottles that displays how eco-friendly this

school is.

• Solar panels that are partially visible from the street



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• A windmill

• Elegant foyer and entryway

• More curb appeal

• Place for display of projects

• Great common area

• Sun roof

• Large open entry way / foyer

• A lot of glass or like Walter Johnson HS

• Huge curb appeal and abstract designs

• Lots of windows and light throughout the building

• Special designs for each classroom

• A cafeteria with good food.

• Extra tools

• A cafeteria

• Display fixtures made out of plastic of cut down the middle to show how it works.

• Greener roofing / vegetation for natural look on rooftops

• Skylights

• New lockers


• Bathrooms within class

• Changing areas

• Have more colorful designs in the building

• An area to hang out

• Curb appeal

• New lockers

• Better floors – newer

• Heat

• New lockers

• New floors


• New lockers

• Heat

• Pizza at end of am

• Renew things in the buildings.

• Cool greenhouse

• More color everywhere

• Paintings

• Size of school

• Solar Panels

• Completely underground

• Massive solar arrays

• Massive solar panels

• Windmills

• Art / murals

• Alternative energies

• Unique architecture



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• Alternative energies

• The designs

• Have murals outside

• Massive solar arrays

• More school activities (picnics, etc.)

• A mural

• Inside street lights

• Big size

• Restaurant inside school

• Better front entrance

• Show green and new technology

• Artwork

• Completely underground

• Solar panels

• Massive solar arrays and wind turbines

• Gardens on the roof

• Thomas Edison statue

• Mural

• Massive solar rays

• Trophy case in front of the school

• Impressive exterior

• Cool design

• Each class has own restroom

• Fresh painted

• Indoor pool

• Jetpack

• Pool

• Fountain

• Skylight

• Pool

• Build more cars

• Make learning fun and easy

• Have fun with the whole school like a picnic

• I’m not good with WOW ideas

• Have the building look more technical on both the outside and inside

• Bigger classroom space

• Nice painted floors

• Designated areas for certain jobs

• More equipment service stations

• Color of school

• Café Edison

• Hallways, hang-out areas, entrance, foyer, common area

• Models for houses

• Individual stations (cosmo/nails)

• Meet industry standards (cosmo/nails)

• Better lighting



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• Paint the classroom

• Larger school lockers for our stuff

• Make classrooms look more like real salon

• Have classroom combined with real salon

• Have client bathroom

• Separate teacher/student bathrooms

• Have fire alarm in classroom that can be heard even when doing blow dry

• Inviting, open flow entrance

• Display of awards

• Statue or display of work out front of school that shows, represents what students do, their work

(for example, electronic benches architecture students made at Catholic U displayed around

campus)

• An alley with emblem of home school of student attending Edison

• Use tinted glass for most of the school building

• Add geometric form on the building

• Add pizza stand at the entrance

• The introduction of more angles and shapes throughout the school

• The combination of many modern materials using different colors, textures, etc.

• A dramatic entry expressing spirit of Thomas Edison HS

• Med careers students use public transportation so they should be located on first floor, with easy

access to street to catch bus to get to work (NIH & hospitals, 3-5 days in 2nd

semester)

• Lounge area

• Showcases for each program

• Painted mural of academies

• Class photo of all Edison

• Colors – picture of Edison

• Senior college/trade/tech acceptance on wall

Other:

• Hospitality with restaurant

• Medical should be on 1st

level, cosmetology on 2nd

• Where are the bathrooms?

• Guidance and nurse’s office should be in front next to main office

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