Amanda's Dream School

When I think about the perfect school, I think of one that can be accommodating to any and every student. Through the different observations that I've gone to, I've run into both high-leveled and low-leveled schools. They all have students that are willing to learn, but the types of schools will be huge factors in determining their learning level when they graduate. I want a school that is all about helping students achieve a high standard of learning.

If I were to think about the size of my dream school, the most ideal would be one that isn't overcrowded. I would go for about 400-600 students for a high school, 200-300 for a middle school, and 175-275 for an elementary school. There would be enough rooms for both academics and extra-curricular activities. In terms of a music classroom, I would like a room that has plenty of space and great acoustics. The ceiling would be custom-shaped so that sound can bounce around freely. The extra space would be for bands (middle school/high school) or for when the students are moving around (elementary school). There would also be one or two practice rooms with a piano in each of them. The walls in the school would have the school's achievements displayed as well as information about the school, a map of the school if it's large enough, works of art made by the the students, and sign which talk about the school's policies. The floors and hallways will be well-kept and clean, so students will be taught right away to throw trash away/recycle. There will also be a good-quality janitorial staff to make sure that everything is as it should be.

One rule I would implement in the school would be no talking in the hallways until school is over. This has been proven to make classroom settling much easier for both the teachers and the students. They will be more focused and the teacher wouldn't have to put as much effort into calming the kids down. The students are also expected to have a respectful attitude both towards their peers and towards the teachers and staff. The staff themselves would be well trained to handle all different kinds of kids. They would implement a set of rules at the beginning of the year and will have a system of discipline if they were to break them.

The school should be fairly up-to-date on technology. There would be one or two computer labs, smart boards in most of the academic classrooms, and multiple printers throughout the building. Cellphones and laptops would not be allowed unless it's for a computer science course. This is to prevent distraction.

What I want students to get out of this school is a rich learning curriculum that prepares them to take on their future once their education is complete. If it's for a younger grade, it would be to prepare them for the higher standards of secondary education.