Emerson Elementary - Middle School
Building
Code
01134
School Facilities
Rating
Reviewers' Comments
School’s outdoor signs are visible and in good repair.
Yes
Addition Common signage
is needed to eliminate
confusion of the two
buildings
Entrance to school is well-maintained and welcoming.
Yes
welcome sign needed
Displays in the main lobby show the school’s mission
and/or vision.
No
In the main office of
elementary
School office/reception area is orderly and free of clutter,
with seating available for visitors.
Yes
Student work is displayed on walls.
Yes
only on elementary side
Stairways and hallways are adequately lit, in good repair,
and free of graffiti and litter.
Yes
missing rails on stairway in
middle school. Lighting
needed in stairways in
elementary- lawn
equipment. materials
stored at the bottom of the
stairways in both buildings
Food service areas are cleaned before and after meal
times.
Yes
Restrooms are clean, functional, accessible and
adequately stocked with supplies.
No
Drinking fountains are clean, functional, and accessible.
No
Temperature is maintained within normally accepted
ranges.
Yes
cleaning needed, drainage
spouts- tiles missing in
elementary schoolHazard in Boys' Middle
School- piece of steel from
frame sticking out! Need
monitoring of supplies in
most facilities. Need
cleaning on Middle school
especially
The heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are
operational.
Yes
Classroom furniture is in good repair.
Yes
Not
Observed
Classroom windows and doors are operational.
The library or media center has current materials.
Yes
Computers are in working order.
Yes
There is a place for parents to gather to meet (e.g., a
lounge or resource center)
No
The school grounds are free of significant cracks, tripping
hazards, and holes.
Yes
Playground equipment is safe and in working order.
Yes
Building safety procedures are clearly displayed.
Yes
Emerson Elementary-Middle
School
Physical Environment
Building
Code
Ratings
The school exterior makes a good first
impression.
Strongly Agree
There are procedures in place to ensure
school safety and security.
Strongly Agree
Physical facilities are well maintained
and in good repair (based on the
facilities checklist).
Agree
Signage needed in middle
school
Needed in middle schoolupdated
01134
Reviewers' Comments
Not enough signage to decide which
school was what
Rules of conduct are clearly posted.
Not visible enough
Agree
The school has a clear mission or vision
statement.
Needed in Middle school
Strongly Agree
The school appears to be located in a
safe neighborhood.
Strongly Agree
Learning Environment
Student progress and achievement is
recognized.
Displays of academic progress are
obvious in hallways and classrooms.
There is evidence of support services
available to students (e.g., counselors,
speech therapists, reading specialists,
social workers, and/or psychologists).
There is evidence that learning for all
students is important.
Agree
Strongly Agree
Honor Roll displayed. Reading Book
monitoring
Middle School Hallways needed more
information on walls. Data walls in
classroom
Agree
Strongly Agree
Interpersonal Environment
Students appear to be happy and
friendly.
Agree
Teachers appear to have positive
relationships with the students.
Agree
Students appear to care for each other.
Agree
Students appear to be following the
school’s code of conduct.
Agree
Institutional Environment
(Community/Parent Involvement)
School-wide projects that support the
community are apparent.
"Go Green" Project
Strongly Agree
The school calendar lists activities and
programs and is available to staff,
students, parents, and the community.
Agree
Emerson Elementary-Middle School
Characteristics identified as School's Strengths
1
High Technology- Smartboards, net books, learning
centers in pre-K & Kindergarten classes
2
Structural Environment especially in Elementary
School
3
Great Expectation for student behavior- Much
projection of respect, friendliness and following of
rules by students
Suggestions for improving the School
1
2
3
Major cleaning in Restrooms & water fountains- Tiles
around drain spouts; loose, vacant
Display of student achievement, expectation needed
in Middle School area. More promotion of Learning
displayed in halls and classroom
Storage of lawn equipment & materials behind locked
doors. Keep storage rooms lock