As a neighborhood school in an urban community, it was important to maintain the park-like features of the site. Trees planted during the original construction have matured to give the site a distinctive park-like quality, and the school site is extremely important to the neighborhood for its playgrounds and ball field. A courtyard was designed adjacent to the main lobby, and an interior garden was also planted. The design preserves and enhances daylighting of the school. New technology systems have been provided in all classrooms, including data and video connections for teacher presentations.
All standard classrooms have four student data outlets and a TV outlet.
A bi-directional video distribution system provides broadcasting capabilities from all classrooms, auditorium and administrative offices. Technology intensive teaching locations include data outlets for up to 24 student computers and additional connections for network printers. Classrooms were designed to provide flexibility and adapt to multiple uses. Movable furniture and equipment allows for various classroom layouts, depending on the type of learning taking place. The technology infrastructure was designed for future expansion capabilities.