Abington High School Addition & Renovations Parent Council Meeting October 25, 2017
Renovations and Additions to Abington High School Implement K-5; 6-8; 9-12 Grade Level Organization Construct New Classroom Wing to create space to accommodate Grade 9 Students at Abington High School and include Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 FOCUS ON STEAM with the new Abington High School wing Change Abington Junior High School to a Grades 6, 7, & 8 Middle School
Vision Abington High School will be a 21 st Century, state-of-the-art, innovative learning environment. Promoting student excellence, achievement, and academic exploration will ensure our students are prepared for the nation s fastest growing industries and motivate the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future.
Strategic Objectives Expand students abilities to be adaptable, analytical, technological, and innovative for success in college and careers in a dynamic and evolving world Advance students competencies in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity to foster global and entrepreneurial mindsets Enrich students educational opportunities by promoting deeper and higher-level learning through authentic experiences to prepare for global leadership endeavors Create a synergy between education and the private-sector to prepare graduates to compete in an evolving global economy
January 12, 2016 Board approval for preparation and submission to PDE of PlanCon Part A: Project Justification and PlanCon Part B: Schematic Design Preparation High School Project Milestones April, 2014 - Superintendent s Committee was formed to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student Enrollment March 24, 2015 - Report to the Board of the Recommendations of the Superintendent s Committee to Study Alternatives to Accommodate Increases in Student Enrollment June 9, 2015 - Board Orientation on Feasibility Study for Alterations and Additions Abington Senior High School September 8, 2015 Board Orientation on Requests for Proposals for a Feasibility Study for Alterations and Additions Abington Senior High School. Award of contract to Gilbert Architects to perform feasibility study.
High School Project Milestones January 26, 2016 - Award approved for Montgomery County Planning Commission Study May 10, 2016 - Abington High School Facility Presentation at Meeting of the Board of School Directors September 27, 2016 - Presentation by Montgomery County Planning Commission of Abington School District Enrollment Projections to the Board of School Directors November 7, 2016 - Board entered into agreement with Gilbert Architects for Abington High School Renovations and Additions December 5, 2016 - Presentation to the Board of School Directors for Professional Construction Services for the Renovations and Additions to Abington Senior High School
High School Project Milestones February 14, 2017 - Board authorized the Financial Team to investigate the issuance of General Obligation Bond Series A of 2017 to fund Renovations and Additions for Abington Senior High School and other Capital Projects. March 28, 2017 Issuance of Series A of 2017 General Obligation Bonds at Board Meeting March 31, 2017, April 5, 2017, & April 13, 2017 Educational Specification Meetings with Leadership Team, 40 Faculty Members, and Gilbert Architects October 24, 2017 Board Resolution authorized to seek land development approvals from local, county, and state agencies
Site Plan for Proposed Abington High School Addition
Proposed Additions and Renovations Throughout Abington High School Upgrade Aging HVAC and Infrastructure Renovate Standard Classrooms Science Labs that Incorporate Both Lecture and Lab Space Large and Small Group Rooms for Cooperative Learning Experiences Additions and Alterations to Administrative and Guidance Areas Small Gymnasium Cafeteria Space Renovate Space for Choral and Instrumental Music Incorporate State-of-the-Art Technology
Pathways to College and Career Thinking About Your Future Career Awareness and Personal Interests: Grades K-5 Developing Your Future Foundational Coursework: Grades 6-8 Planning for Your Future Academic Content and Career Exploration: Grades 9-10 Investing in Your Future Interest and Career Pathways: Grades 11-12 Experiencing Your Future Mentoring, Research, and Fieldwork/ Internships: Grade 12
College Pathways Dual Enrollment Abington Senior High School students are dually enrolled in Colleges/Universities in the Philadelphia Region
Innovative and Authentic Experiences STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) 3D Modeling Robotics/Artificial Intelligence/Virtual Reality Coding/Information Systems/ Cybersecurity/ Informatics Digital Arts, Music, and Media Makerspaces Learning Technologies Global Campus Expanded Learning Opportunities Flexible Learning Time
STEAM Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics Abington Senior High Robotics SeaPerch Program Partnership with the U.S. Navy Formed the Engineering team that led to Robotics courses
Innovative and Authentic Experiences Global Connections (community and industry partnerships) Service Student Think-Tank Innovative Leadership Speaker Series Real-World Problem Solving (student research, design, and implementation) Innovation Challenge Advanced Placement Capstone Entrepreneurial Design Thinking
Career Exploration Partnerships
Abington High School Renovations and Additions Projected Design Schedule Contract Award - November, 2016 Schematic Design - February, 2017-April, 2017 Design Development - May, 2017-November, 2017 Construction Documents - September, 2017-February, 2018 Bidding - February, 2018-August, 2018 Construction - May, 2018-August, 2022
Summary of Estimated Project Costs* Project Base Project Components Abington High School Grades 9 to 12 Add Alternates *Information from the Presentation to the Board of School Directors on May 10, 2016
Capital Projects & Financing Capital Projects Senior High School Renovations and Additions and Pool Roof Junior High School Renovations Other Capital Projects Series A 2017 Bonds - $90 million Impact of Annual Debt within Act 1 Index
Next Steps for Educational Plan Superintendent s Committee Regarding Secondary Programming for Reconfigured Grade Spans COMMITTEE CHARGE The Superintendent s Committee regarding Secondary Programming for Reconfigured Grade Spans is established to make specific recommendations with regard to the new middle school grade level configuration of grades 6-8 and high school grade level configuration of grades 9-12. These recommendations will include consideration of student transitions from one grade span to another (elementary to middle, and middle to high), school schedules, student activities, curriculum, instruction and assessment, facilities, pupil services, and the continuum of programming from grades K through 12.
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