HomeMy WebLinkAboutCampus Capacity and Tipping Point Memo March 2017
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 3, 2017
TO: Tom Brymer, Superintendent
FROM: Dr. Mechelle Bryson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Campus Capacity and Tipping Point
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In reviewing the capacity of our current buildings and the potential enrollment tipping point
that may require that we expand to four sections in each grade level, the following is
designed to quantify the threshold for any capital improvement projects or the addition of
portable buildings on campus. It is important to note that the timing of capital
improvements or the expansion of our current set of portable buildings is one of the most
important considerations in relation to facility master plans. In fact, it is often the most
difficult to predict. With that said, we have gathered data to assist us in predicting the best
point in time to expand Westlake Academies facilities based on our potential for student
growth.
Below is a table that enumerates the current enrollment, enrollment caps, enrollment
tipping point and projected enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year.
Grade Current Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment Projected Enrollment
Level 2/21/17 Caps Tipping Point 2017-2018
K 51 51/54 61 51
1 55 54 67 55
2 56 54 67 55
3 56 54 67 56
4 62 54 67 56
5 60 60 70 62
6 70 70 76 70
7 73 75 76 75
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Grade Current Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment Projected Enrollment
Level 2/21/17 Caps Tipping Point 2017-2018
8 75 75 76 75
9 73 75 76 75
10 69 75 76 75
11 70 75 Moved to 4 sects 77
12 64 75 Moved to 4 sects 71
Total 834 850 927 853
From the table above the following conclusions can be identified:
The Diploma Programme has moved to 4 section to address the heavy grading
associated with preparing students for IB exams.
We are over the enrollment cap in grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 due to Westlake
resident growth.
Due to the growth in the Town of Westlake, there will be no lottery spots
available for grades 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
There is greater attrition in the secondary grades than primary grades.
Regarding the Academy’s campus capacity, it is important to determine the actual extra
space available to house future enrollment demands. Currently, every classroom on the
campus is being utilized. The following are possible actions that could be taken to
create additional space for 146 students.
PYP Spanish teachers could resume traveling (as they did prior to the Phase I
Capital Improvement). This would create space for 36 more students.
Portable 2 could be utilized as a core classroom. This would create space for 22
students.
Portable 4 could be utilized as a core classroom. This would create space for 22
students. Portable 4 is currently being used as a MYP science lab. By
converting the portable back to a classroom from a lab, the MYP science
program would significantly decrease the number of labs conducted each year.
Three secondary teachers could travel. This would create space for 66 students.
It is important to note that we currently have 2 DP teachers traveling. The caveat
is creating a master schedule that aligns the three secondary teachers’
schedules to the empty classrooms.
Additional space could be created by adding more portable builds. Each portable
building would increase the campus capacity by 22 students.
I hope the information provided generates a dialogue that allows the Academy to create
an expansion plan timetable. I look forward to it.
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