Plymouth Educational Center
Building
Code
08255
School Facilities
Rating
Reviewers' Comments
School’s outdoor signs are visible and in good repair.
Yes
9th Grade Academy &
Kindergarten unites needs
signage
Entrance to school is well-maintained and welcoming.
Yes
Displays in the main lobby show the school’s mission
and/or vision.
Yes
School office/reception area is orderly and free of clutter,
with seating available for visitors.
Yes
Student work is displayed on walls.
Yes
Stairways and hallways are adequately lit, in good repair,
and free of graffiti and litter.
Yes
Food service areas are cleaned before and after meal
times.
Yes
Also student pledge
Restrooms are clean, functional, accessible and
adequately stocked with supplies.
Yes
Repairs needed for 2nd
floor Boys' restroom. Lack
of supplies- Boys restroom
need major cleaning
Drinking fountains are clean, functional, and accessible.
Yes
need cleaning
Temperature is maintained within normally accepted
ranges.
Yes
The heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are
operational.
Yes
Classroom furniture is in good repair.
Yes
Classroom windows and doors are operational.
Yes
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)
Yes
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
Plymouth Educational Center
Physical Environment
Building
Code
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).
everywhere except 9th
grade building
08255
Ratings
The school exterior makes a good first
impression.
9th graders have netbooks
Reviewers' Comments
No signage on Forrest side
Is ceiling suppose to be open? 1st floor
Strongly Agree
Rules of conduct are clearly posted.
Strongly Agree
The school has a clear mission or vision
statement.
The school appears to be located in a
safe neighborhood.
Learning Environment
Both
Strongly Agree
Vacant spaces
Agree
Student progress and achievement is
recognized.
Strongly Agree
Displays of academic progress are
obvious in hallways and classrooms.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Strongly Agree
Information about college is clearly
displayed.
Everywhere- need most in 9th grade
Strongly Agree
Information about careers and technical
training is clearly displayed.
Strongly Agree
Interpersonal Environment
Students appear to be happy and
friendly.
very well mannered
Strongly Agree
Teachers appear to have positive
relationships with the students.
Strongly Agree
Students appear to care for each other.
Strongly Agree
Students appear to be following the
school’s code of conduct.
Strongly Agree
Institutional Environment
(Community/Parent Involvement)
School-wide projects that support the
community are apparent.
The school calendar lists activities and
programs and is available to staff,
students, parents, and the community.
Food Banks/ Comerica
Strongly Agree
Strongly Agree
Plymouth Educational Center
Characteristics identified as School's Strengths
1
Strong support services and staff- Evidence of
rigorous curriculum
2
The Climate' of the school- the layout of the different
grade levels.
3
Strong promotion of colleges and careers
Suggestions for improving the School
1
Improve climate control
2
Repair and cleaning of lavatories. Some classroom
walls had holes
3
Outside signage needed for 9th grade Academy