Information from Interview
School: ______________________________________________________________________________
Shadower: __________________________
Pedometer Reading: ______________________
Which 2 walkthrough instances did you ask the principal about in the walkthrough portion of the interview?
Walkthrough 1:
Walkthrough 2:
Which 3 teachers did you ask the principal about in the assignments portion of the interview? Please write these
down in order from the “official” information you were given for the interview.
Teacher Number
Any notes about today’s experience?
ID Number
Teacher Name
Facilities Questionnaire Directions: Thinking back over your day at this school, please answer the following questions about the school’s
facilities to the best of your ability. Circle your answers. Use “n/a” only if you had no opportunity to observe.
SPACE
1. The school appears to have adequate space to conduct its activities.
2. Some classrooms feel cramped.
3. There is enough space for students to move easily in common areas.
LIGHTING
4. Hallways and common areas get a lot of natural daylight.
5. Classrooms get a lot of natural daylight.
6. Lighting in the school uses fluorescent bulbs (rather than incandescent).
7. Lighting in hallways and common areas generally provides adequate light.
8. Lighting in classrooms generally provides adequate light.
9. All classrooms I visited had at least one external window.
AIR QUALITY
10. Air in the school seemed fresh.
11. Air in the school had a displeasing smell or odor.
12. The school seems to have adequate ventilation.
SOUND/NOISE
13. While inside the building, I sometimes noticed outside noise (e.g., traffic).
14. While inside classrooms, I sometimes noticed noise from hallways or outside.
15. Ambient noise seems to be a problem for the school.
16. I saw evidence of soundproofing in the school (e.g., carpet, acoustic tiles).
HEATING/COOLING
17. The facility was air-conditioned.
18. During the day, I sometimes felt too hot.
19. During the day, I sometimes felt too cold.
20. Individual classrooms have control over their own heating and cooling.
MAINTENANCE AND APPEARANCE
21. Walls in the school appear to have been painted recently.
22. I noticed scarring, peeling, or holes in some interior walls.
23. I noticed leaks or evidence of leaks (e.g., stains) in ceilings.
24. Furniture in the school generally appears to be in good condition.
25. Flooring throughout the school generally appears to be in good condition.
26. I saw graffiti on walls in the school (interior or exterior).
27. Bathrooms (staff or student) are clean.
28. Bathrooms (staff or student) are well-maintained.
29. I noticed trash or debris that needed to be removed from the school.
30. The interior of the school generally appeared to be well-maintained.
31. The exterior of the school generally appeared to be well-maintained.
32. Common areas in the school appear attractive or pleasing.
33. The exterior of the school has attractive plants and/or landscaping.
34. Outdoor walkways/connectors generally appear to be in good condition.
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34. Overall, what grade would you give this school’s facilities?
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35. Taking into account how much of the school you saw, on a scale of 1 – 100, with 1 being lowest, how
confident are you in the grade you assigned in #34?
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