What does the situation look like for teachers and students? Three students, fifth grade science teacher, library media specialist, director of musicals, and principal of Mountain View share how the proposal would enhance learning environments for years to come.
Science Teacher Ms. Tucker describes how learning is impacted by the lack of a lab for fifth grade students. Question 1 proposes upgrades to all Mountain View School science labs to ensure learning environments match today’s academic standards.
Library Media Specialist Ms. Lemay gives her perspective of what upgrades to the Hilltop School's library (media center) could mean for students and teachers. Question 1 proposed upgrades to reflect today’s collaborative learning environments and improve sight lines.
Director of Musicals Mr. Dragon describes how having a proper auditorium would enhance learning for students in the band, chorus and theater programs. Question 2 proposes building a state-of-the-art auditorium with over 380 seats and creating a designated classroom space for music classes.
Mountain View School Principal Ms. Toth shares an overview of how the proposed improvements in both questions would enhance learning environments for students and staff. Plus, the proposal would create a welcoming experience for community members by building an auditorium and security vestibule.
Seventy percent of Mountain View students are involved in the performing arts.
Mountain View student Rohan describes the challenges of performing in a cafeteria including the lack of space backstage. He highlights how an auditorium would create a professional environment not just for the students, but for the audience as well.
Mountain View student Faye gives her experience in the performing arts program as a transfer student. She highlights that it would be more fitting to their journey as students to hold graduation at Mountain View rather than at the high school.
Mountain View student Anika shares her perspective of how space issues make performing difficult in the cafeteria. She highlights some of the challenges of performing in a cafeteria such as no proper dressing rooms behind the stage.
Other challenges for students: Chorus risers are too large to fit on the stage. The band is also too large for the cafetorium and needs to perform in the gym.