Stantec Architects, having met with Del Valle ISD leadership, Staff, and community members, have developed a schematic building design using the feedback they gained during these initial collaborative meetings.

The schematic design elements are inclusive of, but not limited to, the following:

Schematic Design Concept Elements:

• The new middle school will have a one-story floor plan.
• 1000 Student Functional capacity / 1,200 Student Architectural capacity
• Approximately 175,000 square feet
• Grades served: 6^th through 8^th grade
• Separate drop-offs for autos and buses
• Covered canopies at drop-offs for shade and inclement weather
• Athletics – artificial turf football field with a track, a practice football field, and tennis courts
• Secured outdoor spaces with fencing
• Landscaping will be minimal and easily maintained
• Courtyards will consider shade, security, and access to make them more usable to students and staff
• Furniture will be age appropriate allow for the flexible use of space
• Library, gym, and cafeteria should be easily accessible after hours without giving access to the whole school.  This includes access to toilets.