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EDUCATION DESIGN SHOWCASE • K-12
GRAND PRIZE
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL CAMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAMAS, WA
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
(PBL) goes beyond second-
ary education and encourages students to become lifelong learners. It transcends the standard curriculum in English, math and social studies. Project-based learning provides real-world benefits by offering students industry accreditation, leadership development, dual enrollment, peer-to-peer and student-to-teacher collabora- tion and lab experience where theoretical practice is translated into practical application. These programs, which engage and connect students, are also redefining the way we design learning spaces.
Discovery High School is a new, ground-up facility delivering project-based learning to 9th through 12th grade students. The curriculum-based approach is new for the high-school level in Camas School District, and
a continuation of the pro-
gram recently piloted at their project-based learning middle school. The program centers
on collaborative, integrated learning teams with a STEAM focus. Discovery High School is designed to adapt to multiple learning scenarios, from project- based to traditional modalities, by providing a variety of spaces, mix of volumes, adjustable walls and adaptive technologies. To conserve energy resources
and promote student and staff wellness, sustainable design features include a focus on daylighting, natural cooling and building systems.
ARCHITECT
DLR Group
206-461-6000
PROJECT INFORMATION
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
Doug Hood, Interim Supt.
COMPLETION DATE
Sept. 2018
GROSS AREA
89,600 sq. ft.
AREA PER STUDENT
112 sq. ft.
SITE SIZE
40 acres
CURRENT ENROLLMENT
400 students
CAPACITY
800 students
COST PER STUDENT
$42,840
COST PER SQ. FT.
$382.50
TOTAL COST
$34,272,000
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