Chapter Tours & Social
Thursday, May 9, 2024
12:30 PM
John Barrett Middle School & Del Paso Manor Elementary School Tours
San Juan Unified School District
Please join us for a tour of two school campuses that
have undergone extraordinary transformations using
two very different approaches.
Tour starts @ John Barrett MS, 4243 Barrett Rd,
Carmichael 95608 @ 12:30 PM. We will travel to Del Paso Manor ES by 2:00 PM,
then end with a Networking Social @ Shangri-La, Fair Oaks.
This tour of two San Juan Unified schools presents
examples illustrating how facilities can have a powerful
impact on learning and communities. Del Paso Manor
Elementary School and John Barrett Middle School have
undergone extraordinary transformations, advancing the
district’s educational landscape and enhancing the
neighborhoods they serve.
Del Paso Manor Elementary School, with its historic roots in the
1960s, embarked on an unexpected journey when faced with the
challenge of an extensive seismic retrofit. Instead of attempting a
costly modernization, a somewhat visionary approach emerged – to
build a new school. This decision ensured uninterrupted operations
during construction, a shorter construction period, and addressed
longstanding issues of traffic congestion and noise resulting from
out-of-date site planning principles. By reimagining the school’s
layout and positioning on the site, Del Paso Manor now serves as
an example of student-centered learning.
John Barrett Middle School, originally designed in the 1960s as a
“finger plan” school, was notably lacking a central gathering space.
Two years after work at Del Paso Manor was completed, John
Barrett underwent its own metamorphosis with the removal of one
of its wings, opening up a dynamic outdoor hub, infusing the
campus with a vibrant new heart. This revitalized space fosters
inclusivity and community, providing students with outdoor
learning opportunities and gathering space. In addition to a
campus-wide modernization, a new gymnasium and middle school
science classrooms now elevate the school’s academic prowess.
Both schools have transcended their former limitations, emerging
as centers of excellence within the San Juan Unified School district.
Chaotic drop-off and pick-up routines have been replaced by more
streamlined processes that enhance student safety. Please join us
to explore the inspiring stories behind the transformations
of Del Paso Manor Elementary School and John Barrett
Middle School with district staff and the architects that
helped make them a reality.
Please join us for a
Networking Social after
the Tour at Shangri-La
@ 3:30 PM.
Registration:
Members: $15 | Non-members: $30
School District Public Sector: Free
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- $1,000 – all of the above plus 2-3 minutes welcoming comments at the event
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