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REPOR TRESUMES ED 017 390 PS 000 493 KINDERGARTEN OVERSEAS, ASTUDY OF THE REQUIREMENTSFOR ESTABLISHING KINDERGARTENAS PART OF THE DEPARTMENTOF DEFENSE OVERSEAS DEPENDENTSSCHOOLS. FINAL REPORT. BY- DUNWORTH, JOHN BALL STATE UNIV., MUNCIE,IND. SEP 67 REPORT NUMBER BR-7-0938 PUB DATE

. CONTRACT OEC-1-7-1905 EDRS PRICE MF-$1.50 HC-$14.40 358P.

DESCRIPTORS- *PROGRAM PROPOSALS,*FEASIBILITY STUDIES,SCHOOL SURVEYS, CURRICULUM GUIDES,*KINDERGARTEN, *FOREIGN COUNTIRES, *ESTIMATED COSTS,PERSONNEL NEEDS, FACILITY INVENTORY, SCHOOL EXPANSION,DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE,

MADE TO THIS REPORT PRESENTSTHE RESULTS OF A STUDY DETERMINE THE REQUIREMENTSFOR EXPANDING OVERSEASDEPENDENT OBJECTIVES OF SCHOOLS TO INCLUDEKINDERGARTEN. THE SPECIFIC THE STUDY WERE (1) TODETERMINE PERSONNELREQUIREMENTS, (2) TO DETERMINE FACILITYREQUIREMENTS,(3) TO DETERMINE EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATIONALMATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,(4) TO DEVELOP A CURRICULUM GUIDE,(5) TO ESTIMATE COSTS.CHAPTERS II AND III DISCUSS THERATIONALE FOR ESTABLISHING KINDERGARTENS AND THE METHODOLOGYUSED IN THE STUDY. CHAPTER CURRICULUM GUIDE THAT WASDEVELOPED, AND f IV PRESENTS THE INCLUDESA SECTION COVERINGTHE INSTRUCTIONALMATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. CHAPTER VCONSIDERS THE PERSONNELREQUIREMENTS, BOTH PROFESSIONAL ANDPARAPROFESSIONAL. CHAPTERVI PRESENTS THE COST ESTIMATES,BROKEN DOWN BY MILITARYOVERSEAS DISTRICTS. INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL SITEREPORTS AND OVERALL THERE ARE MONETARY REQUIREMENTSAREGIVEN FOR EACH DISTRICT. APPENDICES. (DR) f CD

lg' N. r--1 CD wC=I /Final Report ,' Project Number 7-0938 ,' Contract Number OEC-1.7-070938-1905 ,' A Study of the Kindergarten Requirements for Establishing Kindergarten as part of the Department of Defense Overseas Depend- ents Schools ,' September 1967 ,/ U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare i' Office or Overseas Education,' Bureau of Research,' Project under directionof' Ball State UniV ersity,A4uncie, Indiana U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE

OFFICE OF EDUCATION

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROMTHE RECEIVED

PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT.POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS

STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION 1968 POSITION OR POLICY. APR 2

ASTUDY OF THE REQUIREMENTSFOR ESTABLISHING KINDERGARTEN AS PART OF THEDEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OVERSEAS DEPENDENTSSCHOOLS

Project No. 7-0938 Contract No.OEC-1-7-070938-1905

John Dunworth, Ed, D. Project Director

September 1967

The research reportedherein was performedpursuant to a contractwith the Office ofEducation, U. S. Depart- ment of Health, Education,and Welfare. Contractors undertaking such projectsunder Governmentsponsorship are encouragedto express freelytheir professional judgment in the conduct ofthe project. Points of view or opinionsstated do not, therefore,necessarily represent official Officeof Education position or policy.

Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Project Staff

Kindergarten Study #7-0938 Teachers College Ball State University

John Dunworth, Ed. D., Dean, Teachers College and Pro- fessor of Education, Ball State University, Project Director.

M. Curtis Howd, Ph. D., Head of Division of Burris Laboratory School and Professor of Education, Teachers College, Ball State University, Co-Director.

Sarah Anderson, M. A., Instructor of Education, Teachers College, Ball State University.

Richard Burkhardt, Ed. D., Vice President for Instruc- tional Affairs and Dean of Faculties, Ball State University.

Ruth Hochstetler, Ed, D., Associate Professorof Educa- tion and Language Arts, Teachers College, BallState University.

Leslie J. Mauth, Ph. D., Head, Division ofEducation and Professor of Education, Teachers College,Ball State University.

Raymond Olson, Ph. D., Professor of Education and Director of Elementary Education, Teachers College, Ball State University.

Don L. Park, Ed. D., Assistant Professor of Education, Teachers College, Ball State University,

Laura Schroeder, B. A., Special AssistantProfessor of Elementary Education, Teachers College, Ball State University.

Charles Shipman, Ed. D., Professor ofEducation and Assistant to the Dean, TeachersCollege, Ball State University.

Merle Strom, Ph. D., Professor of Education,Teachers College, Ball State University.

George Swafford, Ed. D., Professor ofEducation, Teachers College, Ball State University.

ii Administrative Staff

David L. Rush, M. A.,Instructor, ElementaryEducation, Burris Laboratory School,Teachers College, BallState University.

Mrs. Susan Kassen,Secretary. . Title Page. . . . . ii Project Staff . . iii Administrative Staff. .

Table of Contents Page Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION . . I. 1 A. Background 2 B. Delimitation of Study ... IN II. RATIONALE FORKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOVERSEAS DEPENDENTS 4 SCHOOLS. . . 9 III. METHODOLOGY . . IN IV. A CURRICULUMGUIDE FOR KINDERGARTENS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOVERSEAS DEPENDENTS 12 SCHOOLS OOOOO 12 A. A PreliminaryStatement B. Curricular Emphasesfor Kinder- gartens and SuggestedPractices 17 C. Additional Considerationsfor Imple- menting a KindergartenProgram. 46 D. Instructional Resourcesfor the Kindergarten 51 51 1. Children's Books. Film - 2. Audio-Visual Aids --Films, strips and Recordings . . 53 Professional Referencesfor 3. 56 Teachers 56 a. Books 61 b. Periodicals 61 c. Curriculum Guides 63 4. Equipment and Supplies. a. Furniture andEquipment -- Non- Expendable. 63 b. Instructional Materialsand Supplies -- Expendable, 64 64 c. Playground Equipment. d. References on Equipmentand Supplies for theKindergarten65 67 V. PERSONNEL FOR THEKINDERGARTEN

iv Page Chapter 67 The KindergartenTeacher A. 69 B. Supporting Personnel AND VI. DATA AND PROJECTIONSON REQUIREMENTS COSTS FOR ESTABLISHINGKINDERGARTENS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOVERSEAS DEPENDENTS 71 SCHOOLS...... J ...... Preliminary Statement 71 A. 78 B. The Pacific Area . 78 1. District I SchoolSite Reports. . 91 2. District I Requirements . . . . Site Reports . 97 3. District II School 4. District II Requirements. . . . . 99 Site Reports. 100 5. District III School . . . 109 6. District IIIRequirements . Site Reports . 110 7. District IV School . . . 117 8. District IV Requirements Site Report . . 123 9. District V School . . . . . 124 10. District V Requirements . . . 128 11. Pacific AreaRequirements C. TheAtlantic Area 0 134 1. The Atlantic AreaSchool Site Reports .... .134 138 2. AtlanticArea Requirements. 144 D. TheEuropean . 144 1. DistrictI School SiteReports. .147 2. DistrictI Requirements 4 DistrictIII School SiteReports. 148 3. 163 4. DistrictIII Requirements Reports 163 5. DistrictIV School Site . 174 6. DistrictIV Requirements . 180 7. District School Site Reports. . 184 8. District Requirements . Reports . 190 9. DistrictVI School Site . 198 10. DistrictVI Requirements. DistrictVII School SiteReports. 199 11. 214 12. DistrictVII Requirements Reports 220 13. DistrictVIII School Site . . 229 14. DistrictVIII Requirements. . . 235 15. DistrictIX School SiteReports . . . 242 16. DistrictIX Requirements . Reports. . 243 17. DistrictX School Site . . 254 18. DistrictX Requirements . . DistrictXI School SiteReports . 255 19. 267 20. DistrictXI Requirements . . 273 21. EuropeanAres Requirements, . Page Chapter

. . . 279 E. Schools with SmallEnrollments. . 279 1. Pacific AreaRequirements . . . 279 2. European AreaRequirements. Compilation of TotalRequirements F. 283 and EstimatedCosts 289 VII. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS,AND RECOMMENDATIONS 294 Bibliography ofReferences

Appendices .A--1-7 A. Questionnaire forGathering Data Specifications for B. Educational B--1-9 aKindergartenClassroom and Equip- C. Kindergarten Furniture ment--Non-Expendable .C--1-2 KindergartenInstructional Mate- D. .D--l-5 rials andSupplies--Expendable. . KindergartenPlayground Equipment E. .E--1-2 and InstallationCosts Estimates. Specifications for F, Performance Relocatable ModularKindergarten Classrooms andEstimated Costs. .F--1-7 G. Cost Estimatesfor Kindergarten Facility Modifications G--1-7

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1. Summary of Personnel Requirementsand. Estimated Costs for Personnel,District I, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Dependents Schools - Group I OOOOO 0 92 2. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Classroom Equipment and InstructionalMaterials for District I, PacificArea, DOD Over- seas DependentsSchools - Group I . 93 ane. 3. Summary of Facility Requirements Estimated Costs of Facilities,District I, Pacific Area, DOD OverseasDependents Schools - Group I ***** 94 4. Summary of Site Availabilityand Estimated. Playground Development andEquipment Costs for District I, PacificArea, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools -Group I . 95 for Estab- 5. Summary of Estimated Costs lishing Kindergarten Programin District I, Pacific Areas DODOverseas Dependents Schools . Group I 96 6. Summary of Personnel Requirementsand Estimated Costs for Personnel,District II, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Dependents Schools - Group I . *****101 7. Summary of EstimatedCosts for Classroom Equipment and InstructionalMaterials for District II,Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools -Group I 102 8. Summary of Facility Requirementsand Estimated Costs of Facilities,District II, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Dependents 1 0 3 Schools - Group I ...... and Equipment 9. Summary of Site Availability Costs for District II,Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools -Group I . . 104 10. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Estab- lishing KindergartenProgram in District II, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Dependents Schools - Group I OOOOOOOOO105 11. Summary of PersonnelRequirements and Estimated Costs for Personnel,District III, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Dependents Schools - Group I OOOOO 111

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12. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Classroom Equipment and. InstructionalMaterials for District III, PacificArea, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I . . 112 13. Summary of Facility Requirementsand Estimated Costs of Facilities,District III, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I 113 14. Summary of Site Availabilityand Esti- mated Playground Developmentand Equip- ment Costs for DistrictIII, Pacific Area, DOD Overseas DependentsSchools - Group I OOOOO ilk 15. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Estab- lishing Kindergarten Programin District Pacific Area, DOD OverseasDepen- dents Schools - Group I OOOOO . 115 16. Summary of Personnel Biquirementsand Estimated Costs for Personnel,District IV, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I . . 118 17. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Class- room Equipmentand Instructional Mate- rials for District IV,Pacific Area, DOD Overseas DependentsSchools - Group I OOOOOOOOO OOOOO . 119 18. Summary of FacilityRequirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities,District IV, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - GroupI 120 19. Summary of Site Availabilityand Estimated PlaygroundDevelopment and Equipment Costs for DistrictIV, Pacific Area, DOD OverseasDependents Schools - Group I 121 20. Summary of EstimatedCosts for Estab- lishing KindergartenProgram in District IV, Pacific Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - GroupI 122 21. Summary of PersonnelRequirements and 2stimated Costs forPersonnel, District V, Pacific Area,DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 125 22. Summary of Estimated.Costs for Classroom Equipment and. InstructionalMaterials for District V,Pacific Area, DOD Over- seas DependentsSchools - Group I . 125

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23. Summary of 'acility Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities, District V, Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 126 24. Summary of Site Availability andEsti- mated Playground Development and Equip- ment Costs for District V, Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools -Group I 127 25. Summary of Estimated Costs for Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program inDistrict V, Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 127 26. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for the Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - GroupI 129 27. Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom Equipment and Instructional Materials for the Pacific Area, DOD OverseasDe- pendents Schools - Group I . 130 28. Summary of Facility Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities for the Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 131 29. Summary of Site Availability andEsti- mated Playground Development and Equip- ment Costs for the Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I . . 132 30. Summary of Estimated Costs for Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program inthe Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents

Schools - Group I . . 133 31. Summary of Personnel Requirements and. Estimated Costs for the Atlantic Area, DOD Overseas Ddpendents Schools -Group I139 32. Summary of Estimated Costs forClassroom Equipment and Instructional Materials for the Atlantic Area, DODOverseas Dependents Schools - Group I. 140 33. Summary of Facility Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities for the Atlantic Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I . OOOOO 141 34. Summary of Site Availability and Esti- mated Playground Development and Equip- ment Costs for thejftlantic Area,DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I . . 142

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35. Summary of Estimated Costs for Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program in the Atlantic Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 143 36. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for District I, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 149* 37. Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom Equipment and Instructional Materials for District I, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group t 150 38. Summary of Facility Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities, for District I, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I. 151 39. Summary of Site Availability and Esti- mated Playground Development and Equip- ment Costs for District I, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools -Group I 152 40. Summary of Estimated Costs for Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program in District I, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 153 41. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for District III, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 164 42. Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom Equipment and Instructional Materials for District III, European Area,DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I . . 165 43. Summary of Facility Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities for District III, European Area, DODOverseas Dependents Schools . Group I. 166 44. Summary of Site Availability andEsti- mated Playground Developmentand Equip- ment Costs for District III,European Area, DOD Overseas DependentsSchools - Group I 167 45. Summary of Estimated Costs for Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program inDistrict III, European Area, DOD OverseasDepen- dents Schools - Group I . 168 Table Page

46. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for District IV, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 175 47. Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom Equipment and Instructional Materials for District IV, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 176 48. Summary of Facility Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities for District IV, European Area, DOD Overseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I 177 49. Summary of Site Availability and Esti- mated Playground Development and Equip- ment Costs for District IV, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I OOOOO 178 50. Summary of Estimated Costs for Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program in District IV, European Area, DOD Overseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I ***** 179 51. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for District V, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 185 52, Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom Equipment and Instructional Materials for District V, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I . 186 53. Summary of Facility Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities for Dis- trict V, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 187 54. Summary of Site Availability and Esti- nated Playground Development and Equip- ment Costs for District V, EuropeanArea, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - GroupI 188 55. Summary of Estimated Costs for Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program in District V, European Area, DO Overseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I 189 56. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for District VI, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools . Group I I. . 200

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57. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Class- room Equipmentand Instructional Mate- rials for District VI, EuropeanArea, DOD Overseas DependentsSchools - 201 Group I . 58. Summary of Facility Requirementsand Estimated Costs forFacilities for District VI, European Area, DODOverseas Dependents 2 0 2 Schools - Group I ...... 59. Summary of Site Availabilityand. Esti- mated Playground Developmentand Equip- ment Costs for DistrictVI, European Area, DOD OverseasDependents Schools - Group I 203 60. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Estab- lishing Kindergarten Program inDistrict VI, European Area, DOD OverseasDepen- dents Schools - Group I OOOOO204 61, Summary of Personnel Requirementsand Estimated Costs for Personnel,District VII, European Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I 215 62, Summary of Estimated Costs forClassroom Equipment and InstructionalMaterials for District VII, EuropeanArea, DOD" Overseas Dependents Schools - GroupI . 216 63, Summary of Facility Requirementsand Estimated Costs of Facilities for District VII, European Area,DOD Over- seas DependentsSchools - Group I 217 64. Summary of Site Availability andEsti- mated Playground Developmentand Equip- ment Costs for District VII,European Area, DOD Overseas DependentsSchools - Group I OOOOO 218 65. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Estab- lishing Kindergarten Programin District VII, European Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I 219 66. Summary of PersonnelRequirements and Estimated Costs for Personnel,District VIII, European Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I 230 67. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Classroom Equipment and InstructionalMaterials for District VIII,European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools -Group I . 231

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68. Summary of FacilityRequirements and Estimated Costs ofFacilities for District VIII, EuropeanArea, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools -Group I . 232 69. Summary of Site Availabilityand Esti- mated PlaygroundDevelopment and Equip- ment Costs for DistrictVIII, European Area, DOD OverseasDependents Schools - Group I 233 70. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Estab- lishing andergarten Programin District VIII, European Area, DODOverseas Dependents Schools - GroupI 234 71. Summary of PersonnelRequirements and Estimated Costs for Personnel,District IX, European Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - Group I 244 72. Summary of Estimated Costsfor Class- room Equipmentand Instructional Mate- rials for District IX,European Area, DOD Overseas DependentsSchools - Group I . 245 73. Summary of FacilityRequirements and Estimated Costs of Facilitiesfor District IX, European Area,DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 246 74. Summary of Site Availabilityand Esti- mated Playground Developmentand Equip- ment Costs for DistrictIX, European Area, DOD OverseasDependents Schools - Group I 247 75. Summary of EstimatedCosts for Estab- lishing KindergartenProgram in District IX, European Area, DODOverseas Depen- dents Schools - GroupI 248 76. Summary of PersonnelRequirements and Estimated Costs forPersonnel) District X, European Area,DOD'Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 256 Costs for Classroom 77. Summary of Estimated equipment and InstructionalMaterials for District X, European, Area,DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - GroupI 257 78. Summary of FacilityRequirements and Estimated Costs of Facilitiesfor Dis- trict X, EuropeanArea, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - GroupI . . . 258 Table bat Availability andEsti- 79. Summary of Site mated PlaygroundDevelopment andEquip- ment Costs forDistrict X, European Dependents Schools - Area, DOD Overseas 259 Group I Costs for Estab- 80. Summary of Estimated lishing KindergartenProgram in Dis- trict X, EuropeanArea, DOD Overseas 260 Dependents Schools -Group I Requirements and 81. Summary of Personnel Costs of Personnelfor DistrictXI, European. Area, DODOverseas Dependents 268 Schools - GroupI Costs for Class- 82. Summary of Estimated roomEquipment andInstructional Mate- rials for DistrictXI,- EuropeanArea, Dependents Schools - DOD Overseas 269 Group I Requirements and 83. Summary of Facility Estimated Costs ofFacilities, District XI, European Area,DOD OverseasDepen- dents Schools -Group I 70 Summary of SiteAvailability andEsti- 84. Equip- mated PlaygroundDevelopment and ment Costs forDistrict XI, European Dependents Schools - Area, DOD Overseas 271 Group I . 85. Summary of Costsfor Establishing Kindergarten Programin DistrictXI, DOD DependentsSchools - European Area, 272 Group I Requirements and 86. Summary of Personnel Costs of Personnelfor the European Overseas DependentsSchools - Area, DOD 274 Group I Equipment 87. Summary of Costsfor Classroom and InstructionalMaterials for the DOD OverseasDependents European Area, 275 Schools - GroupI Requirements and 88. Summary ofFacilities Estimated Costsfor Facilitiesfor the DOD OverseasDependents European Area, 276 Sohools - GroupI OOOOO Summary of SiteAvailability andPlay- 89. Costs ground Developmentand Eauipment Area, DODOverseas for the European 277 Dependents Schools -Group I 4

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90. Summary of Costs for Establishing Kindergarten Program in the European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I 278 91. Summary of Costs for Instructional Mate- rials for Pacific Area, DOD Overseas

Dependents Schools-Group II . 280 92. Summary of Costs for Instructional Mate- rials for European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools- Group II 281 93. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Costs of Personnel for Total DOD Ov6r- seas Dependents Schools ...... 284 94. Summary of Costs for Classroom Equipment and Instructional Materials for Total DOD Overseas Dependents Schools 285 95. Summary of Facilities Requirements and Estimated Costs for Total DOD Overseas Dependents Schools. 286 96. Summary of Site Availability and Play- ground Development and Equipment Costs for Total DOD Overseas Dependents Schools 287 97. Summary for Costs for Establishing Kindergarten Program in Total DOD Over-

seas Dependents Schools . . . 288 I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background,

It has long beenrecognized that amilitary post is might a communitywith manynon-military aspects which characterize any community.At overseas locations, one post is such non-military activityfound on almost every the educational systemprovided to serve theminor dependents of military andDepartment of Defensecivilian personnel assigned tothat location.Although it is COMM knowledgethat U. S. militarypersonnel are stationed.throughout the world,and that, whereverpossible, wives and children arepermitted to be withthem at their overseas locations,it is not generallyknown that a provided for vast and sophisticatedschool system is these children. 'The Department ofDefense Overseas Dependents Schools systemis one of America'slargest, exceeded in enrollmentby only eight otherAmerican Approximately163,000 American youngsters districts. and the now attend310 schools inEurope, Asia, Africa, many islandsof the seas."(3:460)

The significantfact, in relationto the purpose of this study, isthat although theDependents Schools provide an educationalopportunity for163,000 young- is author- sters, grades onethrough twelve, no program ized for an additional24,000 children of school age these locations. The educational program who reside at but kinder- required for thesechildren is kindergarten, of garten is not partof the programof the Departmtint However, with the Defense OverseasDependents Schools. increased awarenessof the importanceof a quality kindergarten experience aspart of a totaleducational with the keenand current interestin program, and Department of equality of educationalopportunity, the determine the require- Defenss authorizedthis study to ments for establishingkindergarten as anintegral Depend- part of theeducational programof its overseas funded by theDepartment ents Schools. The project was Education, andWelfare, and BallState Univer- of Health, the contract to con- sity, Muncie,Indiana was awarded duct the studyunder the auspicesof the Bureau of Research, U. S. Officeof Education. The contractor (April 1, 1967 -September 15, wasauthorized 168 days 1967) in which tocomplete the project. B. Delimitation of the Study

The proposal for the projectdelimited the study by identifying the major areas inwhich educational and logistic requirements would beneeded to fund and implement a kindergarten program. In addition, the proposal included provision for a rationalefor establishment of kindergartens in overseas locations, acomprehensive statement of purposes ofkindergartens, and guidelines for preparation of a kindergartencurriculum. These inclusions would serve not only toestablish a clear definition of the kindergarten programrecommended by the study but could also be acurriculum guide for kindergarten teachers in theDependents Schools.

The Department of Defenseapproved the following objectives of the study:

1. Determine requirements for professionaland paraprofessional personnel to staff programs

2. Determine requirements for new facilities or for modification of existingfacilities to house programs

3. Determine requirements for equipmentand educational materials to supply programs.

4. Develop a kindergarten curriculumguide for Dependents Schools

5. Determine approximate costs of theabove logistic requirements

Although the study was recognized as amassive undertaking because of itsworld-wide nature and magni- tude, limiting it to thesefive dimensions enabled the project staff to devote itsenergies to the most significant aspects.Determination of additional costs, if any, for custodial services.utilities, medical services, and pupil transportation wasnot included in the design of thestudy. It was agreed that military departments could moreappropriately determine these axillary logistic support coststhrough application of formulas reflecting the relevantvariables that influ- ence these particularservices on military bases.

All requirements identified inthe study were based on Department ofDefense projections that aresubject

2 to changing military conditions throughout the world. The validity of the findings and recommendations which form the substance of this report depends upon accept. ance of these variables as normal components of long range military planning, II. RATIONALE FOR KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OVERSEAS DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS

The American system of public efteationhas as its cornerstone the firm conviction that equality ofeducational opportunity is essential to the preservation of a democratic republic in which the dignity ofthe individual is paramount. The contribution of the individual to his society is relative to hisinherent potentialities, to his developed capacities, to his personal aspirations, to his physical and mental healthand to the value system which influences hisdecisions. All factors but the first are modifiablethrough education, which provides a controlled environment towhich the individual is encouraged to respond. It is axiomatic to say that if education is to have amaximal effect on the behavior of an individual, itshould be introduced before extensive miseducation has occurred orbefore many irretrievable opportunitiesfor education have been lost.

The fact that children under six yearsof age are educable in the real sense of the word hasbeen con . ceded since the time of Plato andneed not be argued here. Rather,. the issue is whether sucheducation should be part of a common system ofschools, available to all on an equal basis, and supportedby public funds. In contrast to that of some othercountries (England, Australia, Denmark, Germany, France), the public system of education in the United States has nottraditionally included kindergartens. It is this condition, more than any other, that hasmitigated against the downward ex- tension of educational opportunityto our younger citizens in a period when expansionupward to include adult- hood and even retirement has been accepted asbeing in the national interest. This tradition has been challeng- ed repeatedly by the federal government,which subsi- dized educational programs for childrenunder six years of age during periods of national emergency,such as the years of the depressi'm inthe 1930,5 and World War II, and more recently, unierTitles I and III of the Elementary and Secondary EducationAct of 1965 and programs originating in theOffice of Economic Opportunity. At present, over half of the statessupport kindergartens as part of the system of publicschools for children. All fifty states endorse the principleof education for children under six years of agethrough per- missive legislation which allows incomefrom public kindergartens on the taxes to be appliedto support of Department of Defense basis of localoption. (16:3) terms of tax school communities arenot defined in the exercise of such an units and aretherefore denied option. (12:1) indicate that2,641,000 Latest figures dates were in (62.2%) five-year-oldsin the United school in October,1966. Of this total,2,582,000 (97.8%) were inkindergartens(predominantly public) (1.0 were in nurseryschools. In addition and 59,000 were enrolled to these figures,505,000 five-year-olds The trend in grades abovethe kindergartenlevel. integral part toward acceptanceof kindergarten as an Enrollment of the publicschool system isevident. increased from1,272,000 in 1951-52to 2,204,000 in 1964-65, a growth of59.2% in the twelve years.(16:1)

Continuous and rapidexpansion ofkindergarten education in theUnited States atteststo the growing conviction that this yearof schoolmakes a significant contribution to thedevelopment ofchildren. The same trends and convictionsare apparentin the communities in the Aimed of Americancitizens located overseas kindergartens havebecome increasingly Services, where part of common,although notrecognized officially as schools fordependent children. Pro jec- the system of of tions based onfigures suppliedby the Department indicate that close Defense and resultsof this study of kindergarten agewill be residing to 24,000 children None in areas servedby OverseasDependents Schools. children will bein publiclysupported kinder- of these school system gartens, althoughthey are part of a equivalent in studentpopulation to theninth largest in the UnitedStates. (3:460) faces The questionrelative tokindergartens which states, the nationand the Department the individual for five - of Defense isnot whether itis appropriate children to bein school, forthis is already year -old school, and in a matterof fact. They are attending numbers. Rather, thequestion is ever increasing tradition to whether it iscompatible withthe American ieducation to continue as permit this aspectof public for some whilebeing withheldfrom privileged education It with equalrights andpotentialities. many children DepaAment of is the specificresponsibility of the support education Defense to decidewhether it should its jurisdiction or for allfive-year-olds under

5 continue to permit somechildren to enjoy this privilege while denying it toothers. It must further decide if it wishes to maintain aschool program which is less comprehensive than is availablein most communities and states from which servicemenand their families come, and to which they willreturn. (8, 17)

Afrequent problem indeveloping a supporting rationale for kindergartensis a common misconception about the nature of the program. Individuals who would consider use of techniquesand materials adapted tothe high school student asinappropriate in the elementary school find it difficultto accept the idea thatfive- year-olds learn and mustbe taught in settingsand ways somewhat different from thosefound in thea primary grades. The level of maturity ofthe kindergarten child makes inappropriatefor him an educational program which isdependent upon extendedsedentary periods, continuous structuring andreliance upon the secondary language skills ofreading and writing, butit does not make him ineducable. He responds constructivelyto a school setting which emphasizessensory and manipula- tory experiences, creativeresponses to hisenvironment, free verbal and physicalexpression, and thechallenges of new experiences offeredunder the guidance of awell- trained teacher. Cognitive skills of languageand thinking are developed insuch a setting, and the content areas of arithmetic,science, health, social studies, and citizenship areessential Ingredients of the program. Rather than dependingprimarily on books in teaching the conceptsand skills of thesesubject matter fields, the teacherplans lessons emphasizing first-hand learningsinterpreted through discussionand involving active participationby the children. To label educativeactivity characterizedby pleasurable response asmeaningless play is likesaying that a man's if he work is necessarilyunproductive and insignificant enjoys what he isdoing. Individuals who regard schooling for five-year-oldsas aneducational frill, while, at the same time, defendingevery child'sdemocratic right to be in a firstgrade at six, areblind to the normalcy of of individual differenceswhich preclude definition readiness for learning onthe basis of the simplecri- terion of chronological age. Kindergarten education is as natural a downwardextension of theeducational structure as secondary schools are acontinuation of schooling beyond the elementarylever;. That kindergartens and elementaryschool are nu'" identicalin organization or approachesto learn',.ng is not an

6 indication of relativeworth but a recognition that instructional approaches mustbe adapted to the maturity of the learner.

Long-term outcomes ofeducation at any specific grade level, if sought inisolation from the continuum of the total program, aredifficult to determine with absolute certainty. Research does not indicatethat a year of schoolingprior to entrance to afirst grade guarantees long-term educationaladvantage' to all children. On the other hand, the samestatement would have to be made in respectto first grade or anyother one year inthe school program. There is a great volume of evidence,however, which supportsthe wisdom of making a year of kindergartenaccessible to all children as a goodeducational investment.(2, 4, 5, 9, 16)

Psychologists have longinsisted that periods of rapid growth and developmentprovide maximal opportunities for education andestablishment of sound habits. The preschool years aresuch a time. Psychiatrists have stressed thesignificance of the earliest years in establishment ofpersonality characteristics,mental health and good adjustmentwhen diagnosing causesof disorders in older childrenand adults. Sociologists have decried thelong-term effects ofdeprivation and substandard home and familysettings on behavior patterns of young people. Criminologists and social workers have emphasizedthe significance ofearly environment on matureattitudes and socialadjustment. Medical doctors havestressed the advantages ofearly diagnosis and remediationin the physicalrealm. Child developmentspecialists have beenunanimous in their insistence thatfive-year-olds need andprofit from the intellectualstimulation and the peer group contacts available in aschool setting. Educational psychologists havedemonstrated beyond possiblerefut- ation that intellectualpotential, as generally ex- pressed in terms of anIQ, is directlyaffected by the quality and degree ofstimulation provided bythe early environment. Teachers of first gradeclassrooms agree that children who have alreadybeen in school a year are clearly distinguishablefrom those who havenot. Kindergarten veterans findit easier to succeedin beginning reading andother areas of thefirst-year program and fewermust be retained. Some research advantages of kindergarten indicates thatearly academic attendance tend todissipate aschildren remain in but this must beanticipated as the elementary school, The background of commonschool experienceincreases, special values ofearly schoolingfor children from homes have beenattested by culturally disadvantaged solve results of HeadStart programsand efforts to social-educational problemsin large urbancenters. have profited for manyyears from pro- Gifted children early and to gramspermitting them tobegin schooling progress at anaccelerated rate.

Statistics (12:2)indicate thatchildren under six families are years of agewho come fromhigher income private more likelyto be in school,since costs of education can betolerated by this group.Educational needs of youngchildren from culturallyand financially receiving in- disadvantaged environmentsare currently supported programs. creased attentionthrough federally segment of the popula- These conditionsleave a large facilities or organizedmeans for pro- tion without children. A viding kindergarteneducation for their physical, school program withprovensignificance for development of emotional; social,mental and academic children should beequally availableto all citizens. United States American familiesliving outside the under thejurisdiction of theDepartment of in locations commensurate Defense deserveeducational opportunities All five-year- with thoseaccessible to othercitizens. olds of suchfamilies deserveequal educational oppor- differentiations based onparental tunites, without services or geograph- income, rank,branch of the armed ical location.

8 -_-__rwswinnANNIPmet

III. METHODOLOGY

To determinerequirements forestablishing kindergarten as an integralpart of theeducational program of the overseasDependents Schools ofthe Department of Defense, the Ball StateUniversity research and survey First, a group of team approached thetask in two ways. specialists in schooladministration experiencedin making school surveys wasselected to collectdata about physicalrequirements forestablishing kindergartens in the DependentsSchools. Next, persons knowledgeable in the fieldof earlychildhood education were named to preparerecommendations aboutkindergar- ten programs andpersonnel appropriatefor the Depen- professional educa- dents Schools. These two teams of tors collaboratedto achieve thefive objectives of the study outlinedin the Introductionto this report.

The Department ofDefense suppliedprojected data kin- for autumn,1969, about the numberof children of dergarten ageanticipated for eachmilitary install- A ation conducting aschool for dependentchildren. questionnaire (SeeAppendix A) designedto collect facilities data about existing,adaptable, and leasable for kindergartens,relative physical and and equipment problems or consider- climatic conditions,and special ations was sent tothe chief schoolofficer of each site having apotential for enrolling akindergarten Ninety percent ofthe questionnaires werere- class. incomplete or turned. In situationswhere data were missing, thecooperation of theoffice of the Director- ate for DependentsEducation, U. S.Zepartment of Defense, was solicitedto secure neededinformation. data on facilities,their adequacy for These detailed topics were serving askindergartens, andother relevant collected for useof the on-sitevisitors composing the survey team.

Seven membersof the Ball StateUniversity staff Dependents made on-sitevisitations to88 locations for This figurerepresented about 50percent of Schools. installations in overseas the total numberof such locations at whichkindergarten enrollmentwas,project- of Site selections weremade by the Department ed. The Defense, incooperation with theproject staff. inspect sites and task of the on-sitevisitors was to supplied buildings; tosupplement andverify information

9 by the questionnaires; toconfer with schools officers and engineers; torecord findings, and to make professional judgments aboutlocations, facilities, and equipment for establishmentof kindergarten classrooms. In addition to checkingexisting school facilities for adaptability to kindergarten use,potential resources not presently used foreducational purposes were also explored. Lease, purchase, andconstruction capabilities were investigated.Projected enrollment figures Were verified ormodified. Necessary improvements to existing and potentialsites and facilities were delineated andcost estimates weredeveloped. Subjective judgments and impressions wererecorded, and a narrative as well as astatistical record of each visit was prepared. To assist members ofthe visiting team in collectingdata and in reporting findings, a set of educationalspecifications for a kindergarten classroom wasutilized. (See Appendix F).

Upon their return to theUniversity campus, site visitors prepared an individualreport of findings for each of the schools visited.Data on schools not visited by members of the team weresecured from the questionnaires, from records inthe office of the Directorate for Dependents Education,U. S. Department of Defense, and, when necessary,by direct communication with personnel on the site.Data on all sites were summarized in tabular form bydistricts and areas in the Department of Defenseorganization, with estimated costs at each level. A final summaryof requirements and total costs forestablishing kindergartens inthe Dependents School system wasprepared.

Members of the studystaff delegated to work on requirements relative tocurriculum and professional personnel for kindergartensin the Dependents Schools began their work by preparing astatement establishing a rationale supportedby research andprofessional literature for support of aneducational program for five-year-old children. This was followed by a comprehensive set of guidelinesfor kindergarten education, with special reference toneeds of the Dependents Schools. Recommended qualificationsfor teachers and supporting personnel forkindergartens were compatible with those established byprofessional organizations and by practices withinthe Department ofDefense. Lists of equipment andmaterials, plus a recommendation on library needsfor both children andprofessional staff, were added. This section of the report also

10 recommendations onpreparation of adaily contained statement dealing schedule for akindergarten and a implementing a with additionalconsiderations for kindergarten program. statement The report wasconcluded by a summary supported by data and a listingof recommendations this studyrelative torequirements compiled through A biblio- established as purposesfor theproject. cited was compiled. graphy of allreferences used or includedspecifications onclass- Appended materials recommendations on planning andconstruction, room copy ofthe data- equipment forkindergartens, and a collectingquestionnaire. applied in thisstudy resultedin The methodology needed to determine accumulation of dataand information kindergartens in the requirementsforestablishing schools of theDepartment ofDefense. Overseas Dependents based on themost Conclusions andrecommendations were and uponprofessional comprehensiveevidence available judgments of thestudy team.

11 IN IV. CURRICULUM GUIDEFOR KINDERGARTENS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOVERSEAS DEPENDENTSSCHOOLS

A. A PreliminarlStatement The curriculum in akindergarten is whathappens text or a curric- to a child- -notwhat is written in a ulum guide, or whatis in the mindsof well-meaning experiences adults. It consists of thetotal range of has at school. The teacher hasresponsibility a child experiences, so that for organizingand guiding these education contributingto achievement ofacceptable should be so limit- goals results. No curriculum guide ing in its effectthat it preventscreative teachers its contents to from adding to,omitting, or modifying learning in a givensocial setting facilitate optimal of or in responseto special needsof a specific group No single programof learning experi- five-year-olds. groups ences couldbeequallylappropriate for any two attempting to define a se- of children.Rather than activities to be"taught" on aprescriptive quence of kindergartens in a given basis by allteachers in all school system, agood curriculumguide concentrates on suggestions for what is to beaccomplished and offers achieving theobjectives., Awell-prepared, professional teacher utilizesthis guide to plan aninstructional program thattakes advantage ofthe learning oppor- in her schooland community andadapts tunities present potentialities of her it to the needs,interests, and class. each child become A good kindergartenprogram helps only he can beand does nottry to force the individual A good kin- him into ablueprint of thefive-year-old. child already knows dergarten programbuilds upon what a things, and places;about attitudes, about language, himself, his family, customs, andfeelings; and about A goodkindergarten programtakes and other people. of five-year- advantage of normalgrowth characteristics experiences adapted olds and relatesthem to learning he needs to become. to each child ashe is now and as children's needs to usetheir boundless It reflects their world and energy intheir quest tofind out about it; to play outand to talk aboutwhat the people in for they are tryingto learn; toexperience approval rough, and to successes andreassurance*en times get for independence be understoodwhen their capacities vary.

12 educational programthat Five-year-oldsrequire an experiences butwhich alsootters stressessatisfying by correctingmistakes under opportunitiesto learn kindergarten program the teacher. good guidance from children inmaturation and allows fordifferences among conditions learn, butit regardsthese as readiness to Neither a "sitand wait" which canbe influenced. acceptable, for approach nor aplay schoolprogram are potentials fordevelopment in a theyunderestimate the Kindergarten stimulatingschoolenvironment. rich and buildfoundations for con- teachers planexperiences to mathematics,science,health, cepts insocial studies, fields. They provide many language arts,and other to ob- learning mediaand timefor children types of Five-year-oldsneed serve,explore, andexperiment. talk, tolisten, tosing, to manyopportunities to investigate, andto dramatize, tolaugh, to dance, to to the many thew mustbecome sensitive wonder, for and learnto reactwith stimuli intheir environment enthusiasm andunderstanding. has builtinto it, A goodkindergarten program the needsand interestsof also, aconsideration for take the The kindergartenteacher must parents. of partnershipwith initiative indeveloping a sense in theeducational process. parents whoinevitably share the need helpin learningto understand Many parents so thatthey can values and purposesof kindergarten child does by influencingwhat the support its program of theteacher-parent at home.The qualities and learns thekindergarten year relationshipdeveloped during home-school re- foundations forconstructive establish future. Agood kindergartenteacher lationshipsfor the program significantly tothe educational contributes to understand,for in- helps groupsof parents when she vehicle throughwhich young stance, thatplay is the she helps anindividual parent children learnor when expecta- child cannotreach his to understandwhy his In and deservesacceptance. tions butstill needs that they are being led to anawareness addition to akindergarten program, valuable resourcesfor enriching having a profitpersonally from parents shouldexpect to five - year-old inschool. learn muchthat children canand should Kindergarten Key conceptsin academic isintellectuallysignificant. selection direct- the basisfor content areasshould form competence andunder- development ofincreased ed toward than "play"alone or ateacher standing. It takes more

13 who "just loves littlechildren" to further thedevelopment of cognitive skills. Children in today's complex world need help inlearning to find meaningsand to develop communicationand thought processes. These emphases do not depreciategoals directed toward self- understanding, emotional maturity,mental health, physical well-being, values,appreciations, or social skills. Neither do they imply that aformal, "3 -R" or "no-frill" approach shoulddominate in the curriculum of the kindergarten. What they do make essentialis a program plamed tocontribute to developmentof a child as a totalindividual, always consideringthe inevitable fact that children come toschool with a wide variation in potential for learningand that any goodeducational program acceptsthis condition as normal andadapts to it. There is nothing to begained by attempting to Im- plant the first grade programinto the kindergarten. Neither is it wise to establishunscalable barriers between 'hat is taught in firstgrade and what is per- missible in kindergarten.The program of education represents a continuum whichis not definable bygrade levels. Bather, it is a progressiveentity for each individual. The content of akindergarten curriculum isnot limited to what isfound in books, although noadequate kindergarten couldfunction without a library. The educational program experiencedby a five-year-old in school explores many of theapproaches to learning that an intelligent butilliterate adult uses to find out what he needs toknow. The contention that akindergarten pupil can learn nocontent of significance is as ridiculous as the assertionthat an adult who cannot read has no means forincreasing his knowledge. The kindergarten curriculumutilizes avenues tolearning appropriate forfive-year-olds, recognizingthat the best preparation for firstgrade is a year ofschool de- voted to broadening ofexperience anddevelopment of potential.

child reflects uniquehereditary influences,but he also responds to asocial setting whichaffects his values, his facilitywith language, hisattitudes, his interests, and his storeof information. As a conse- quence, no twochildren can haveidentical personalities. Despite these contributorsto individualism, there are certain tasks which Americansociety requires a childto master if he is to makethe progress that isnormally expected.During the process ofmaturing, all children

14 are expectedto master thesetasks to the degree that their individualitiespermit, Hammond (6:104-7) lists realm sevendevelopmental tasks inthe personal-social which are appropriateto early childhood, The kindergarten program isplanned to assistfive-year-olds in:

1, Achieving an appropriatedependence-independence pattern 2, Achieving an appropriategiving-receiving pattern of affection 3. Relating to changingsocial groups 4, Developing a conscience 5. Learning one'spsycho- socio- biological sex role 6. Accepting and adjustingto a changing body 7. Developing an appropriatesymbol system and conceptual abilities.

Kindergartens respond tothese expectationsof society by providingopportunities andexperiences to help children learn waysof achieving inthese aspects of human behavior. For instance, achild suet adjust to becomes a member of less attentionfrom adults when he becomes more Inds- a school group,As he does so, he pendent and capableof sharing theteacher's attention with others, Teachers who are awareof their responsibility to further suchdevelopment provide a warm, thus allowing a accepting atmospherein the classroom, child to feel secure ashe adjusts to lesspersonal children to work with attention, They also encourage materials and toparticipate in activitiesthat will help them become moreindependent, In similar ways, into the goals each developmentaltask is incorporated and curriculum ofthe kindergarten, of a guided The kindergartencurriculum consists to the matur- set of experiencesappropriately adapted experiential ity, potentialities,interests, needs and backgrounds of a groupof five-year-oldchildren, It and it re- iv educative anddevelopmental in intent flects the socialand culturalaspirai;ions and values child- of the society it serves, Kindergarten accepts ren asproducts of theirculture and asindividuals whose personalitiesand potentialitiesfor learning represent the gamut ofthe population, The kindergarten curriculum isthe vehicle forintroducing a heterogeneous group ofchildren to theeducational system established bysociety for itsbenefit, The kindergarten teacher assumesresponsibility for pro- promote the tiding learningopportunities that will 15 optimal development of each child so thatthe first year of school will be asatisfying and productive first step toward a lifetime of education.

16 B. Curricular Emphases for the Kindergartens and SuvesiedPraciiees

The following comprehensive ideasadapted from Lorraine Sherer (13:1-35) are presented asguidelines to selection of curricular emphases in thekindergarten. They constitute the bases for planning a good educational program for five-year-old children. They are the criteria against which a kindergarten facilityand its curriculum must be evaluated, for they definethe conditions conducive to optimal learning for tails age group.

1. Each child must be made to feel secureand must have few emotional upsets at the beginning of his school career. 2. Each child must learn how to work and play as a member of many types of groups. 3. Each child must be helped to learn to think. 4. Each child must have time--time to develop self- dependence; time to learn best ways of doing things; time to learn to accept himself and others. 5. Each child is entitled to physical activities,both indoors and out, which develop physical and mental health. 6. Each child has the right to have help in expanding his knowledge in many directions and in locating and using information, 7. Each child needs successful experiences with language as a satisfying means of communication and expression. 8. Each child needs aesthetic experiencesthat are satisfying. 9. Each child needs space, equipment, and materials for the activities which are designed to nurture him. 10. Each child deserves a good, warm,supportive, professional teacher.

To adsist a kindergarten teacher intranslating the above ten comprehensive ideasinto an educational program or curriculum,each will be examined in some detail. Practices for implementing each will be suggested as illustrations of how a knowledgeable teacher uses such theoretical concepts to guideher professional practices.

1. Each Child must be made to feel secureand must ave emotional meis at the boa:lain:K2E EITTEMBrEiieer.

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and childrenbe pre- It is importantthat parents kindergarten wellin advance pared for thebeginning of Five-year-olds needto know of the dayschool opens. what to expect. prImipal explainthe programto a. Dods the conferences, spring parents throughletters, or studygroups? meetings, booklets interpret the pur- b. Is theteacher one who can values of a programfor five-year- poses and and parents olds?Does she helpboth children about theprogram? Can she feel confident children, recognize thatparents, as well as have differentneeds? kindergarten programplanned by the c. Does the of value, a teacher givechildren a feeling sensation of beingwelcome, and aconviction kindergarten is aworthwhile place that the have these for them tobe? If the children attitudes, theirparents will,too. environment makeit easy d. Does thekindergarten to establishfriendships quickly for children atmosphere free or and easily?Does the frighten afive-year-old? Suggested RIEWIE: Encourage mothersto bringtheir children the spring to visit thekindergarten during the transitionto schoollife months so that to will be made moreeasily. Permit mothers and remainwith less securechildren accompany kindergarten yearuntil at the beginningof the self-confidence hasbeen established. few days, if Plan shortersessions for a become exhausted possible, sochildren do not orover-stimulated. attendance Try staggeringthe children's This will helpschool for the firstfew days. establish goodrelationships with - beginners to group ofstrangers. cut submergingthem in a large that theyare Help childrento understand work or playactivi- free to chooseand change ties at first,if they desire.

Introduce newactivities andmaterials gradually sothat youngchildren's tolerances exceeded. for innovationwill not be 18 Use each child's name often and encourage the group to learn the names of all thechildren.

2. Each child must ;earn how to work and play as a memberofmany typecofgroups. Children learn many ways to feel about things. They learn to love, to hate, to trust, to fear, toinnate and to enjoy. They learn that there are ways to compete and ways to cooperate, and that sometimes thesocial processes end in conflict. If a teacher is aware of the importance of group living, children learnsocial skills at first hand as they cope, under guidance,with the problems of living in a community of their peers.

a. Does the school help each individual feel valued and wanted while, at the same tine, help him accept and understand that others are ally valued and entitled to time and attention from the teacher? b. Does the kindergarten help twenty-fiveindivid- ualists become members of a group and, at the same tim2, help each childto preserve his indivIroality?

Suggested practices: ioknowleage a child's being there--through a &lane, a pat, or aglance.

Give praise for something well done.

Give comfort for physical or emotional hurt.

Provide justice when life goes all wrong.

Help children to help each other.

c. Does the school help children become more dependent on themselves, moreconfident of themselves, and more able to controlthemselves? d. Does a child like himself becauseof what happens when he does his best? e. Can he really count on himself?

Suggested practices: Offer him help when he needs it.

19 Help him to accept mistakeswithout feeling inadequate orout-of-sorts.

Comment on good deeds.

Plan for successes rather thanfailures,

Give the child a chance to depend onhis own ability. f. Does a child begin to manage hissocially un- acceptable behavior in ways which are more acceptable?Does he get help, if he needs it, to learn how to work and playwith others? g. Does the teacher help childrenunderstand that one does differentthings with different people because interests and abilities differ?

Suggestedractices: Keep objective 'records of a child's behavior:

-what he likes -what he dislikes -what he avoids -what he resists -what he chooses.

Find ways to help him by using theseideas as keys.

h. Do children have the opportunityto become more self-reliant?Are they becoming considerate of others?

Suggested practices: Teach youngsters how to take offcoats, sweaters, and boots.

Teach children about gettingthings out and putting things away.

Help a child learn to clean upafter a Aork period.

Indicate what a child should do first, next, and next.

Be kind and considerate yourself.

20 necessary for 00111 Are thereroutines which are i. living? fortable group regulations that are j. Are thechildren aware of consistent, clearand necessary?Do children understand the roleof an authorityfigure in democratic groupliving?

: s a is signals forattention-getting.

Explain anddemonstrate safetyrules and regulations. Review specificregulations for some activities.

Let childrenmake some ofthe rules.

Inform childrenin advance ofthe conse- -not as a quences of anunacceptable action - threat but asinformation aboutwhat to antici- pate. understand theregulations. Help children that Keep rules to aminimum, butenforce those are necessary. children learnabout k. Does thekindergarten help how one finds waysto belong toone? groups and children a Arc) there smallgroupswhich give chance to ohoose? both work and 1. Are the childrenlearning that social activitiesmade more play can be situation? pleasurable andproductive in a group

Suggested practices: Give children manygroupexperiences as they:

-model with clay -paint at theeasel -listen to records -listen to astory -construct withblocks -dramatize rolesin the homecenter.

Have a planningperiod beforechildren begin groupactivities.

21 Talk about interesting things done in groups and why it is fun to do them. m. Are there experiences with groups that are more informal--that give children opportunities to talk and listen without the teacher's admonition to "sit still" or "be quiet?"

Suggested practices: Use an unexpected occurrence or event as a springboard for informal talk.

Help children distinguish between conversation during free time or before school begins and discussion during a "class" period. n. Are there sessions in which the whole group becomes an audience or part of a participation experience? If so, does the teacher know the difficulty young chili Ten have in sitting still for long periods?

Suggested practices: Encourage children to share with the whole group as they:

-talk about plans for a trip -listen to a story -learn a song -plan a party -show something of real interest -talk about an exciting happening.

Keep sedentary periods brief - -10 to 15 minutes - -when the total group is involved.

Accept as normal the constant shifting of position that will occur.

0. Are there times when children can really be "alone" and "on their own?" p. Does the teacher recognize that the constant stimulation of group contact can be exhausting for young children?

Suggested practices: Allow a child to:

-choose a book just to browse through

22 -dress a "baby" -wash dishes -sit in a corner because hechooses to do so -discover the beauty of a prism -hold something soft and cuddly.

Permit and encourage some children to with- draw from group activities while the rest continue.

Provide a "quiet" corner as a refuge.

3. Each child must be helped to learn tothink. Education has as one of its basic purposes the development of cognitive skills. Keeping alive the in- satiable curiosity of fives--to ask, to observe, to discover, to test, to explore, to imagine--is a real challenge for kindergarten teachers.Skill in thinking independently, constructively and creatively is basic to all scholarly activity -- whether one is five, fifteen or fifty. Since skills are developed with practice through time, and since cognitive skills are themost difficult of all to master, kindergartens should lay the foundations in this area of humanbehavior.

a. In a kindergarten, are children encouragedto recognize, define and solve problems?Are children's imaginations rewarded? Arechildren learning how to learn?

Suggested practices: Give children a chance to ask questions and to weigh alternative solutions. Encourage children to work out solutions rather than telling them all the answers.

Encourage children to reallylook at what they see and to describe with precision.

Give youngsters a chance to test their ideas by trying them out or throughdiscussion with others.

Encourage a child to discover new ways of doing things, of saying things and ofthinking about things.

23 b. Do the children have enough to think about?

Suggested practices: Use as many sensory approaches as possible- - look at a duck, hold it, listen to it, talk about it.

Draw on real experiences in the program so that children can build concepts for themselves.

Help children attach precise meanings to words.

Ask questions and make observations that encourage thoughtful responses. c. Is the program free of busy work and "intellectual tranquilizers?" Is there opportunity for children to extend their own interests?

Suggested practices: Plan activities which have real purpose and meaning for children, e.g., construct puppets for a show rather than color pictures within the lines.

Encourage a child who likes to collect bugs to share his knowledge with the group.

Help children find books to use which further their interests. Avoid use of duplicated "seat work" which all children work at simultaneously and which has no value when completed. d. Does the teacher, by her personality as well as her methodology, encourage children to feel confident to try new ideas, discover new ways ::6nd feel gr ' about themselves? Suggested_ptlees: Support children when they need it.

Let children know you have expectancies that they can fulfill.

Prevent destructive tensions in a classroom.

24 Teacb children the differencebetween constructive and destructive criticism.

Help children understand that failuredoes not automatically result inrejection.

4. Each child must have time--timeto develop self - de endencetime to learn best thi:s time to learn ethers.

It takes time for children tolearn. It takes time for children to grow. The adult concept of the need to economize time is foreignto the value system of young children. It is doubtful whether there is any single time when all childrenshould be expected to learn any specific thing.

a. Is there time enough in afive-year-oldfs day to permit him to succeed atand to finish a task, thus helping him grow inself-dependence and feel satisfaction in achievement? b. Is there time to repeat anenjoyable experience? c. Does a child have time toexplore? d. Does he ever have an opportunityto think about and to test what he hasinvestigated and con- cluded? e. Is there time allowed for thechild whose own time-clock is set at a slowerpace? f. Is the schedule flexibleand organized into large time-blocks so that timeadjustments are possible?

Suggested practices: Give children a chance tochoose solitary activities. Select and plan experiencesfor children so there isopportunity for each tofinish a task.

Expect to teach manythings in small groups, ratherthan trying to teacheverything to the entire classat the same time. Readiness will vary. Schedule activities so children maywork at their own speeds. Encourage children to discover forthemselves.

25 5. gAchshild142=110 to physical activities, both indoors and outwhich develo h sical and mental health.

Five-year-old children need to spend much time out of doors when climatic conditions permit, There should be adequate space and equipment for development of muscle systems and motor skills. The space should be large enough so that children can run freely, ride wheeled vehicles, climb easily on jungle gyms, slide and climb on a slide, jump, skip, gallop, or build with blocks. Adequate space reduces social conflicts and emotional upsets as children learn to live together. A sheltered, hard surfaced section is highly desirable in the play area. Indoor play space and equipment are essential but, because of their more restrictive qualities, they must be well supplemented by an outdoor playground.

a. Does the program include in-door and out-of- door activities that further physical growth?

Suggested practices: Encourage use of equipment conducive to

-climbing -sliding -swinging -balancing -building -pedaling -pushing -pulling.

Encourage free play (sometimes accompanied by music) which furthers both physical and social development

-playing with balls -running - jumping -skipping - galloping.

Use rhythmical activities

-interpret the whirring of a plane -imitate the clopping of'a horse -dramatize the lukbering of an ele- phant

26 Use socializing gamesnow andthen

- aloosely structured gamesuch as Looby-Loo orThe Farmer inthe Dell. to channel b. Do children havethe opportunity strong emotionsin a constructiveway? Sumestedpractices: Let children

-role play -construct -work with clay .use fingerpaint -garden -play in a sandbox -play in water -paint -do rhythms -use puppets -throw balls,

Do children have achance to recouptheir c. there energies? Is the programplanned so that are periodsof activity andrest alternated through the day?

Suggestedpractices: Alloir a child torelax or rest ashe needs activi- it. Let him sit idly,stretch, change ties, putter ortake a nap whentension or exhaustion is evident.

Be preparedto "shift gears"briefly when Is conditions indicatethat a change in pace needed.

Let snack timebe unhurriedand pleasant, this period In additionto replenishing energy, habits and to pro- is used todevelop healthful vide an opportunityto learn to besocial.

Each child hasthe right to havehelp in ex- 6. directions and in andi his knoWled e in man oca ng, a us g orma on.

27 Kindergarten teachers ce:pitalizeon the curiosity of young children by directing it,both formally and incidentally, to content in the recognizedfields of knowledge. Emphases are not on comprehensive treatment of any single fieldor topic but on opening new doors, correcting gross misconceptions, expandingunder- standings and stimulating interestin further investigation. Enough is offered to satisfy theimmediate needs of young children, butcare is taken to guarantee that curiosity and interestare not stifled by inun- dating them with more information thanthey are seeking.

a. Is the kindergarten a real learninglaboratory? Does the child learn about people,processes, places and events?

Pqm11: Who are the people he should be learn- iri,i.;---aboat? What do they do?

Suggested practices:

Help a child become acquainted with the people in the school.

Learn about the home and family of each child in the kindergarten.

Processes: How are thinksdone?

EASEgattLEM11212: Give chinail the opportunity to

-cook -measure -paint -construct -dramatize

Take them to see real people workingat their jobs.

Places: What are the components of the child's life space?

Help children learn aboul. the classroom, the school, the homes, the stores, the airport, the base, natural phenomena in the setting.

28 Help children learn how to getfrom one place to another--transportation,routes.

Events: What happens at school, at home,in ER-3ammunity,on the base, or on television?

Suggested practices: Take trips within the school and the community.

Help a child understand his settingin a different culture.

Hear about picnics, parties, trips.

Listen to children, share specialevents.

-a new baby -a new car -a wedding -a community activity in which they were involved -invite quests, both adults and children, to tell what they do and how they live or work. b. Does the kindergartenprogram use the physical environment to developan interest in science? Is each child growing in his understandingof nature, tools and machines?

Nature: Animals--their names, homes, what they eat. Plants--their names and how theylook, where and how they grow.

Weather and seasons

Rocks SuggestedglaWIE: Take wa ks in a park at differentseasons.

Take time to look at, hear, discoverand enjoy what nature provides.

Observe things at first hand.

Collect, categorize and display objects.

Maintain a weather chart.

29 What arethey? How are ]..._.jad,..,__iinesToosa: Which ones canchildren use? they used? only observe? Which onesmust children Suestedpractices:' building andotherconstruction Watch road cement mixer ora machinery, such asa lift, a crane. simple machines. Play withtoys designedas the home. Watch machinesat work in objects fromsoft wood, Build simple augers. using regularsails,hammers and handle thetools of acarpenter, Study and lineman, or aplumber. apainter, atelephone taught toreplace fear orappre- c. Are children with cautionand hension aboutthe unfamiliar constructiveaction? practices: Suggested familiar with Belp childrenbecome -bugs -frogs -earthworms -furry animals.

Promote friendlycontacts with -the principal -the guards -the policeman.

Help childrendevelopself-control -during firedrills -during aplaygroundaccident. which kindergartenprovideexperiences d. Does the assimilate andinter- help childrenget, use, Can childrensolve problems; pretinformation? accurate infor- know how toget and use do they togeneralize? mation, and arethey beginning

Suestedpractices: through Help childrenget information -observing -experimenting

30 -trying outmodels -asking -looking atpictures -looking atfilms -looking atslides -listening,

Help children useinformation through -actual trying out -constructing -telling about -describing.

Help children interpretinformation through -dramatic play -painting -clay modeling -singing -rhythms -oral language. encourage a child e. Does the kindergarten program to pursue an interestand even to reach outfor more informationand more depth? Doesthe teacher add to existinginterests and create new ones?

Suggested practices: Encourage role playing as aresult of interest in a new baby.

Promote further interestin farm machinery through a trip to a farm,

Spark interests in many mapsthrough an experience with a map on atrip.

Encourage talking, makinzpictures, and dictating stories tothe-teacher after a plane trip. Encourage collectionsatter hearing about or lookingat insects in a book. f. Are children beginnir to understandmathematics? Are they beinghelped to become awareof the quantitative characteristicsof experiences in their environment? Areconcrete experiencesused

31 to further understanding?Are children being encouraged to apply mathematicalconcepts in play activities?Can they relate mathematical skills to practicalproblems?

Suggested practices: Use mathematical objectsin play - money -clocks -thermometers -tickets -milk cartons -scales -measuring cups,

Use mathematicalconcepts in -measurement -judging form and position in block construction -deciding where to put things -learning how to avoid collisions.

Use counting to solveproblems of sharing.

Use precise words thatdesc:lbe number, measurement, position, quantity,size and form. g. Does the kindergartenprovide experiences that give a child afeeling of self-dependence and self-confidence?

Help a c itto be one who -can findhelp -can usematerials well -knows how to use differentmaterials -can tell a groupsomething he thinks -knows the way around.

Show children how they canhelp each other.

Encourage them to accept anddischarge responsibilities relating tohousekeeping tasks in the classroom, careof toys and equipment, and in dealing withvisitors.

h. Is there evidencethat children are learning new vocabulary and morecomprehensive meanings for words they alreadyknow?

32 Suggestedpractices: Heil, children know -words forthings -action words -descriptive words -words forquantity -words forquality. expressive ways Call attentionto uniquely of sayingthings. and descriptions Point outinteresting words in storiesread to thechildren. experiences with 7. Each childneeds successful language as asatisfying meansof communication and expreLsion. other levelsof the elemen- In kindergarten,as at is concernedwith allfacets of tary school,the program however, the pri- communicationmedium. language as a listening receivemore em- maryskills ofspeaking and these are theones thechildren are phasis because in readingand writing using. Subsequent successes achieved in the levelof competence aredependent on The language aspects ofcommunication. the aural--oral helps childrento grasp the program inthe kindergarten the convenienceof effective meaning andto appreciate adequate vocab- It aims atproviding an communication. and opportuni- expression ofone's thoughts ulary for communicationthrough acquiringfacility in ties for skills requiredfor listening, practice. It stresses It takesthe aspect ofcommunication. the receptor transfer tothe in helping achild to first steps reading andwriting what languageskills of secondary speaking andlistening. It he alreadyknows about as meanings ofwords Endtheir utility emphasizes the development ofattitudes thinking. It stresses tools for future programsin the and intereststhat support language arts. times whenspontaneousexchanges a.Are there many of ideas areencouraged?

Suggested practices: between Encourage.communication -child andchild -child andteacher -child andsmall group

33 Support the quiet oruncommunicative child in his initialattempts to share his thoughts. b, Do the children try out newwords and practice oral language on theirown? Practice and repe- tition help children acquirethe security in using words that comeswith familiarity. They encourage experimentation withdifferent ways of saying things andhelp children attach sensory images toword symbols.

Suggested paratIcts: Recognize that smallchildren talk to themselves as they play orwork, since their thinking is often accompaniedby vocalization. Encourage children to chant or carryon monologues or dialogueswhile doing such things as modeling--justto have fun with words, Encourage children to beinterested in the language spoken bychildren in the country where they are located.

Share with children thework stories and songs indigenousto the setting.

c. Does the kindergartenhelp all children--the shy, the verbal, theincessant talker--to use language in a comfortableand courteous way in a variety ofsituations?These include times for conversation,discussion, sharing, and listening to stories anddirections,

$ uggested pracvices: Encourage conversationand sharing of ideas when children areworking or playing together,

Help children understandthat one shares in conversation inmuch the same way as one shares toys with aplaymate. Encourage discusdbn as asubstitute for arguing or fighting. Use discussion as a wayof making plans -settling who is going topaint today

34 -taking turns with play equipment -learning how to get on the school bus -deciding where to build our "city".

Use audience situations toteach how to listen to somethingthat is worth hearing -letting a child tell something exciting -sharing with everyone what one has learned from a grandfather -listening to the teacher asshe reads, reports or explains. d. Do the children haveopportunities to use dramatic play?Children use this means to interpret their experiencesand to try out adult roles as theyconceive them. By observing dramatic play,teachers check on how children feel about importantaspects of their lives, what they considerimportant, and how they see themselves, aswell as their language skills and the quality ofthe language patterns serving as their models.

Suggested practices: Provide simple props to encouragechildren to play roles that aresignificant to them, e.g., mother,father, baby, the children, the doctor, the teacher, orthe TV announcer.

Dramatize stories aboutanimals and children exemplifying a rangeof personal qualities.

e. Does the program helpchildren become interested in expressive languagethrough storytelling and use of poetry, rhymesand jingles?

21S422111218911921:Te or read storiesto children to provide opportunities forthem to hear good examples of expressivelanguage.

Use storytelling as alure toward reading and literature.

Use poetry, rhymes andjingles where they at in

35 -when there is snow or 1 storm -when children are tired -when someone has used an apt expression.

fo Does the program allow for much reading to the children?

Children pick up words and ideas and begin tograsp the meaning and purpose of books and readingas they listen to a good reader. They learn to "read" pictures, to handle books and to grasp the sequential nature of events in a story.

Suggested practices: Read" aloud from picture-story booksso that chi: 'Iren will begin to enjoy literature.

Invite children to listen, to discuss and to dramatize.

Help children to make up stories and to illustrate them.

Read aloud from informational picture books to develop interest in books as sources of knowledge, as well as of entertainment,

Read about -a fireman, if that interest has been sparked -animals after a trip to a farm -simple machines after playing with wheeled toys.

Let children tell the information, use it and look at the books afterward.

Steer children toward a particular book that -answers a question -helps solve a problem -is fun.

g. Does the teacher encourage children to find out about books as a personal choice experience?

Suggested practices: Give children a chance to browse in the book corner. 36 Encourage children to make a picture about a book.

Encourage children to find a book to share.

Let children enjoy a book alone. h. Is there a library in a special place in the classroom?Is it inviting for children? Are there books there which appeal to those who "don't like books much", as well as to those who love books?

Suggested practices: Have many books of diversified content, shape and size.

Change books often, returning familiar books at intervals.

Add new books and encourage children to identify them.

Feature books through special displays.

1. Is there a chance for children who arealready reading to continue doing so and to feel comfortable about it?Is there also a chance for children who need more experience before they are ready to read to feelcomfortable in the same room? Sugpstedpractices: Make reading a self-chosen activity.

Help the child by being an audience for him, or by reading to or with him.

Be careful not to give a precociouschild's reading development a set-back.

Support those who are not reading, aswell as those who are.

Emphasize indiv,,dual and small group approaches to development of readingskills. Refrain from reliance on formalizedapproaches to early instruction in reading.

37 8. Each child needs aesthetic e s that are sa sf y

Aesthetic experiences in thekindergarten involve exploringmany graphic media and ways to produceand respond to music. They include learning howit feels to be a poet oran actor.They encourage discriminating observation and appreciation. They provide the satis- factions thatcome from creating something all one's own and from sharing results withothers. They promote confidence in one's abilityto express himself artisti- cally. They lay foundations forparticipating in aesthetic activities andfor respecting aestheticachieve- ments. Positive orientations resultfrom having enjoyed artistic,musical andliterary experiences, bothas producers and asconsumers.

The quality ofa kindergarten child's participation in aesthetic activities ismore important than the pro- ducts of his efforts. Skills will be developed later with practice and instruction,if the will to produce and to enjoy art, music andliterature are not stifled. The teacher's attitude isvital, for it is in imitation of her enthusiasm and inresponse to her support and sympathetic understanding thatthe young child learns to appreciate through participation. By guiding a young child's uninhibitedresponses to aesthetic stimuli and opportunities, the teacher liberatesand nurtures his artistic potentialities.

a, Does the kindergarten providespace, materials and conditions through whichchildren can create, can have ideas and feelings,can find out about things andcan enjoy what other children do?

Suggested practices: Let children paint with fingerpaint to -find out about colors -find out about the feel -find ow about the joy ofdiscover- ing what your hands andfingers can do.

Encourage children to draw withcrayons as well as to color with them.

Demonstrate for childrenin clay modeling. Let them get the feelof the material as shapes

38 emerge and recede innew forms.

Allow children to make"pictures" in sand and earth, usingwater to discover what can happen.

Provide situations inwhich childrencan -invent with wood to findout what can be done with it -discover how nails work -find out how toolscan be used to make things.

Let children utilize oddsand ends such as paper, yarn, buttons, andcardboard to make collages.

Help children to lookat and enjoy the beauty in artisticcreations of others,as in -pictures -arrangements of flowers -objects inside and out-of -doors - color combinations in dbthing.

Let a child "makemusic" with hisown voice as his bodyexpresses the rhythm.

Use instruments sometimes,as well as records.

Singalone or with otherchildren to enjoy -the words -the mood - the melody

Help children "makemusic" with instruments to explore sound, pitch andtone.

Help children discoverways in which they can move as animals, machines, etc.

Listen to many types ofmusic, both vocal and instrumental, including -folk music -gay music -lilting music -loud music -soft music - music indigenous to a culture or country 39 Encourage children to accompany rhythmical and dramatic play with words through -spontaneous chanting on walks -repetitive rhymes or jingles during games -finger plays and body movements while singing or reciting poetry.

Help children discover, sense, and feel the imagery, the sounds and the rhythms of poetry.

Use poetry that fits an activity or ex- presses a mood.

Be sensitive to the therapeutic value of aesthetic experiences in the personal development of children.

9. Each child needs space equipment., and materials for the activities Which are designed to nur ure

A good kindergarten must have adequate space, appropriate equipment and varied materials.The safety factor is highly important. Careful planning and supervision are needed in activities requiring the use of tools, playground equipment, pets, and toys.

In the physical setting, provision must be made for adequate and easily controlled light and heat at the floor level, windows low enough for children to look out, decorator colors that appeal to young children and are harmonious, open space inwhich to play, room to work and to gather in groups,cupboards and shelves to store equipment and materials, easily moved furniture with no protrusions and scaled to needs of young children, adequate toilet and clean-upfacilities, and space to store outdoor clothing. All areas must be planned to facilitate easy supervision by the teacher. The total facility must be conceived as a laboratory for active living and learning by five-year-old children under the guidance of awell-prepared teacher.

a. Are the physical facilities safe and "right" for fives?

Suggested Make sure the room is planned for five - year- olds, rather than beingdesigned to satisfy adults. 40 Check surfaces of furniture, window sills, etc. to see that they are smooth, free from splinters and sharp corners, and easily cleaned.

Provide an area rug for group activities of a sedentary nature. Be sure it can be swept and cleaned easily.

Have chairs and work tables that can be adjusted or are of varying heights.

Keep a regular check on ventilation and on window shades to controlglare.

b. Is there space enough outdoors and indoors?

Five-year-olds should play outdoors daily, when weather permits. Indoor space should permit free movement and location of five or sixflexible aftivity centers which can be used without interference each other.

Suggested Have space to run, gallop,and play ball, to put playground equipment; toride tricycles; to build; to dramatize;to dig; to paint; to play in water, and touse clay.

Set up a playhouse center big enough to use.

Be sure there is floor space for blocks and floor toys.

Set up a center for use of art media and for constructing things with realtools.

Arrange an area for books, puzzles,and games; a place forscience; a spot for.solitary activities, and room for a rug.

Provide an outdoor play area that includes shaded and protected areas, variedsurfaces, stationary and portable equipment, treesand plants, storage facilities, and anenclosing fence.

c. Are there enough materials and equipmentto carry out a goodkindergarten program?

41 Eumested practices: Use a variety ofmaterials and equipment to help children growand develop. Most must be obtained from commercialsources, but some can be securedwithout cost by an ingenious teacher.

10. Each child deserves apod, warm, supportive, 7.6FIFFFEEn teacher.

a. The kindergarten requires ateacher who likes young childrenand enjoys working with them,is professionally prepared, iswholebouie and understanding, is energetic andcreative, and who can work easily with parents.

b. The kindergarten teacherworks as a professional who coordinates thecontributions of other pro- fessionals, specialists,auxiliary personnel and aides to provide agood educational program for five-year-olds.

A kindergarten curriculumconsists of what happens to a five-year-old childduring the time he is in school. The sequence of learningexperiences constituting any given school daymust be planned carefully by the teacher to reflect aprogression from what occurred yesterday to what isanticipated for tomorrow. Each daily schedule mustbe conceived as a unit in a continuum of todays, sothat the total educational program will have aunity and integrity based onconsistent emphases, basic principlesof learning and development, and a clear concept of purposesand goals.

Although variations andadaptations are normal in the kindergartenschedule, some basicnrules-of-thumbn should always be kept inmind:

1. The length of thekindergarten day should reflect the maturity ofthe children. Kindergartens function onhalf-day programs, unless special day-careconsiderations are included in planning. They may begin somewhat later in the dayand dismiss earlier than do classes forolder children. Emphas- is on perfectattendance is less strict because tolerances varyconsiderably in young children and infectiousailments are more frequent.

42 2. The schedule should provide for wise distribution of stimulating, active periods and calming, quieter times. Sedentary periods should follow those that require physical activity. Listening times should follow those which encourage talking. It should be remembered that periods of relative inactivity must be brief for young children.

3. Individual and group activities should be balanced and distributed wisely. Some children may find group experiences overly stimulating if they are not inter- spersed with times for working or playing alone or with a single friend. Work or play groups function best if they do not exceed 5 or 6 in number. Total group activities are demanding on young children because they are unable to relate to so many persons simultaneously, and because they feel less personally oriented to the teacher at such times.

4. There must be times for planning, discussing and evaluating. Young children need experiences in thinking through an activity from its inception to its completion. Continuity is provided through planning. Evaluation is essential to development of standards. Each day should begin and end with times when plans are made and progress is evaluated.

5. The daily schedule should be planned around large blocks of time. Flexibility in planning is promcted when the day is not broken up into small units of time. when there is a work time block, a communications block, a rest and play block, plus times for sharing and planning, the schedule becomes a more flexible vehicle for adapting the day's activities to the needs of the children and to incidental learning opportunities,

6. The schedule should make transition easy from one activity to another.

14.3 Sequdntial activitiesthat require different sets of materials causeconfusion. Excessive movement duringtransitional periods increases thepossibilities for conflict. If activity timeis followed by storytime, with looking atbooks planned as a transi- tional opportunity,there will be no need to plat undue pressure onlhildren who require just a little moretime to finish what they are doing orto clean up. Outdoor play time might bescheduled just prior to going-home time in coldweather when heavy clothing is worn. that 7. The schedule shouldroutinize activities occur regularlyand deal withphysical needs. Such activities aslunch, rest and outdoor play should bescheduled routinely sothat the children's physicalneeds and expectations can be met. Toilet needs shouldbe met individuallyduring the day unless facilities are not partof the kindergarten unit. The kindergarten dayshould begin and end at regulartimes. Young children have immature timeconcepts and depend on routines andpredictable sequencesto bring order into their days.

8. The daily scheduleshould reflect a varied and balancededucational program. A kindergarten dayshould include experiences dealing with concernsof many fields of knowledge. It should bebalanced in content, in kinds ofactivities provided, and in provision for groupsand individuals. It should Include work on asimple theme or continuing center ofinterest to provide continuity, as well as onshort term concerns. Although daily scheduleswill vary in their emphases,the weekly program of activities shouldrepresent a balanced, approach to theeducation of five-year-olds.

The daily scheduleof learningactivities in the which a kindergarten constitutesthe vehicle through teacher plans andeffects the sequenceof events constituting the curriculumexperienced by thechildren. Its quality will_be the measureof the teacher's pro- sensitivity fessional preparation,her experience, her

44 to the needs of childrenand her perceptivenessin adapting the program tothe unique opportunitiesfor learning in the social,cultural and geographical setting of the kindergarten. Schools for Dependent Children are located in a widevariety of sites, each of which has uniqueness forcontributing to one's education. These opportunitiesshould be capitalized upon for they add adimension to a school's program that cannot be duplicated inother settings. The advantages of attending schoolslocated on foreign soil will be reflected inthe breadth of pupils' understandings and experiences,provided their teachers take advantage of availableopportunities. Their emphasis, however, shouldnot transcend therealization that children in dependentsschools are being educated to assume responsibilitiesof citizenship inAmerican communities. Children in these schoolsshould in no way behandicapped in theirunderstandings about their native culture, whencompared with their stateside cousins. The curriculum whichthey experience should be American in itsemphases, but richerthan could otherwise be possiblebecause it reflectsproximity to a culturecomplementary to its own. Children starting school inkindergarten are exposed to many socialand cultural expectationsbecause of the transitionthey must make fromthe home setting to that of the school. One purpose of thekindergarten is to helpchildren make theseaajustments without undue shock orfrustration. The temptation to complicate the matter byplunging children into many additional culturallytoned situations in theinterests of internationaleducation should be avoided. Such supplemental opportunitiesshould be introduced gradually, as children growin their capacitiesto live with differences andin groups, and as theygain confidence in themselves as secureindividuals. It would be tragic, however,if a child spent any yearin a dependents school with acurriculum that could not be differentiated fromthat of one in astateside community. The problem is always oneof maintaining a defensiblebalance in values andemphases.The characteristics of thefive-year-old--his potentialities and his limitations--must remain the fulcrumabout which his educational programrevolves.

45 C. Additional Considerations for Kindergarten Prozram

A kindergarten program proceedssmoothly when careful preparations have been madeby the principal and teacher in cooperation with parents. In school systems where kindergarten education hasnot been implemented previously as a part of the total educational program, there are policies and proceduresthat need to be developed prior to and during the first yearthe kindergarten is in progress. Some aspects of policy making andplan- ning are primarily the responsibilityof the administra- tor; some are more properly underthe teacher's direction, but all requir3 cooperative effort,

1. Serve 0.? soulation s ri roundupun u To quW3an forbeginning a kindergarten year, it is necessaryto know the approximate enrollment anticipated. Information of this kind may be secured through existingrecords or from responses to notes or cardssent home to all families in the school district duringthe spring. Such a survey yields theapproximate number of children eligible for kindergarten--both withinthe families of children already in theschool and of others in the community who have childrenof preschool age.

Eligibility requirements forbeginning kindergarten vary. School systems usually specify ecutoff date by which a child shouldhave reached his fifth birth- day to qualify him forkindergarten. These dates may vary fromSeptember 1 to December 31, with cus- tom being a principalcriterion. Although specifi- cation of a medial date,such as October 15, is administratively convenient, arelatively liberal policy permitting enrollmentof precocious children or adjustment tospecial circumstances would bead- visable.A birth certificate, aphysical examina- tion report supported by aphysician's signature, and a record of inoculationsshould be required.

A spring program designedto orient both parents and children to the kindergartenshould be attended by each child to be enrolledin kindergarten and by one or both of hisparents. A presentation needs

46 to be made by the teacher to help parents and children understand the purposes of a kindergarten program and the kinds of activities that will occur. School administrators may explain the necessity for health requirements and other pertinent information about fees, transportation, special arrangements, etc. Parents may be asked to pre-register children so!1 that the teacher is freed from this time-consuming task in the fail when her attention would better be concentrated on initiating the ,,,rogram.

2. 222.121161221ELIELUE Lengthgarten day varies in different settings. Rowever, a two and one-half to three hour block of time is sufficiently long to permit childr:vn to work toward achievement of the objectives of the program and is well adapted to the energy level and stamina of five-year-olds. The half-day schedule permits a morning and an afternoon session in the same facility. Occasionally circumstances require full-day kindergartens but they are not recommended. Where unavoidable, they necessitate arrangements for lunch and a rather long rest period in the middle of the day.

Time for school to begin and end, vacations, opening and closing dates, what to do with early comers and those who leave late,%and how to facilitate midmorning snacks and rest periods are normal concerns in operation of a kindergarten. Resolution of some of these matters will require cooperation from administrators andhIparents.

3. Work with parents Ine ar chil hood education more emphasis is placed upon and more significance attached to the cooperative efforts of parents and teachers than at any other level in the school system.Special attention is given to lines of communication between parents and teachers that establish a better understanding of children and an educational program based on mutual acceptance of responsibility for furthering their optimal development. Parents have anxieties and concerns which teachers need to know, since they affect the behavior of children. Teachers need the knowledge about a child!s family and his out-of-school life that only his parents can provide. Communication is furthered by:

11.7 a. Home visits Some school systems encouragekindergarten teachers to visit homesof pupils before school opens and duringthe school year, whenfeasible. Released time for thisactivity and secure, socially sophisticatedteachers are essential to success of the program. b. School visits A child should visitthe kindergarten withhis parents before he enters as apupil. Parents should be invited to visitschool while it is in session to observethe program, to discuss what is going on, andto familiarize younger children with thekindergarten.

0. Telephone conversationsand casual visits These often give cuesto understanding achild's behavior and help toestablish cordial relationships with parents.

d. Parent conferences Scheduled conferences withparents are held to discuss a child's progressin school or a special matter of mutual concern,

e. Parent study groups Parents and teachersshould be encouraged to form groups to studytopics on child development, child behavior, orother school-related matters. Such programs establish a common base for dealingcooperatively with concerns about a specific child.

f. Planned parent meetings Meetings planned jointlyby parents and teachers on mattersof common interest arehelpful,o Programs might consistof such things asshows& ing a film anddiscussing its implications, or hearing a psychiatristspeak on the problems of normal children.

g. Parent participation Parents may assist theteacherin such activities as picnics,storytelling,music and art activities, field trips, groupparties, etc.

48 h. Newsletters Informative letters to parents with school news sent at regular intervals may be compiled by parents and teachers.

. EgglIBLASAIENLE els nee toe established for communicating with parents on a systematic basis about the achievement and progress a child is experiencing in kindergarten, Topics emphasized in the evaluation process and the manner of reporting reflect the school's philosophy about what is right and good for children to learn and the part parents have in the educational program.

An attractive report booklet with lists of behavior items or characteristics, suchas "I take responsibility," to be marked "satisfactory"or "unsatisfactory" might seem to be adequately evaluative. However, the ambiguity of suchre- ports often leads to misunderstandings andre- sults in ineffective communication.

Written statements can bea satisfactory means of reporting if the teacher is perceptive and sensitive to parents as well as to children, and if she can write effectively.Again, the symbol- ism of written language often obstructs precise communication.

Conferences with parents, which may ormay not be accompanied by a written statement orsummary, are recommended as the evaluative procedure best suited to good communication. Relationships growing from such contacts tend to establish firm bases for good understanding and cooperative effort between teacher and parents.

If conferences are used as a reporting technique, there must be provision for time to hold them; a setting that will promote a two-way exchange, strong administrative support to help the teacher be a warm, empathic, and listening person, and procedures fo::: contacting parents who do notappear for conferences.

5. Trans ortation of pupils Speciaconsideration needs to be given to the half-day schedule of the Idndergarten when planning for transporting children to school, since an extra

49 bus run may be required. The driver must be an individual who understands and can control young children. Provisions for safety may require the presence of another adult in a bus filled with five-year-olds,

50 for the Kinderarten D. Instructional Resources

1. Children's Books than any other,has The kindergartenteacher, more the languageof books to help the opportunity to use arts children grow in manyways. Since the language program, are soclosely interwovenin a kindergarten children may hear astory thatthe teacher reads or discover feelingsof pleasure;they tells; they may certainly to may add totheir oralvocabularies and vocabularies; they mayidentif, with their listening containing good well-delineated charactersin books to learn to literature; they mayintensify a desire or add to a read for themselves;they may develop about whatbooks have tooffer, feeling of satisfaction of a great and they may increasetheir understanding manyconcepts. books for use in A complete listof satisfactory kindergarten in theschools fordependent any one inappropriate, and children would belengthy, possibly beyond the scopeof soon out ofdate, Such a list is would agree thatfive - this report. Most authorities books classifiedunder year -oldsneed and understand headings asMother Goose books,nursexv such general animal rhymes, ABC andcounting books,picture books, children, stories, storiesof fantasy,stories about science and naturebooks, poetrybooks, folk tales, and books to nonsensebooks, holidayfun stories, stimulate creativeexpression. have Many publicationsonchildren's literature guides forlibrarians, teachers, been written as of books. others concernedwith selection parents, and right book forthe A teacher's concernto find "the books must beavailable right child"indicates that and in diversityso thatspecific interests in quantity Some lists areannotated of children canbe satisfied. age indications ofrecommended grade or, and most have group offive - Any selectionof books for a placement. general knowledgeof year -oldsneeds to be based on a of this age group,as well asthe the characteristics Furthermore, the special needs of aclass of children. cultural settingof the schoolneeds geographical and and infor- to beconsidered. A listof story, picture, selected for a groupof children on a mational books for a base in Spainwould not beequally appropriate similar age group onOkinawa.

51 A teacher shaul .consult recommendedbook lists and reviews of law:. fin professionalperiodicals., magazines, and J4,,perswhen selecting titlesfor a It is Y,,nmmendedthat a minimum offifty library. for a bewell-selected boO:t.s.constitute the library ginning kindergarten,with provisionfor annual pur- until the stand- chases for replacementsand additions ards (14:25) recommendedby the AmericanLibrary Association are attained.

The followingpublications illustratesources available to aneducational system toguide selection of children's booksfor its libraries: Annual. Allen, Patricia. Best Books forChildren. Company, Third edition. New York: R. R. Bowker 1961. Arbuthnot, Nay Hill.(compiler). The Arbuthnot Anthology of Children'sLiteraturec. Chicago: Scott, Foresman andCompany. 1953. Children and Books.Third edition. Chicago: Scott, Foresman andCompany. 1964.

,and others. Children's Books Too Goo to Miss. Cleveland: Western Reserve University. 1959. Association for ChildhoodEducation International. A Biblio rah ofBooks for Children. Washington, T e ssociation. 5.

. Childrents.1222MIREALIO 1967. or Less. Washington, D. C.: The Association. A Selec- Eakin, Mary K. Good Books forChildren. tion ofqatatmitliSlialunlaP221o11121A22.2 MITalicago: University of ChicagoPress. 1962. Huck, Charlotte I. andYoung, Doris. Children's Literature in theElementary School. New York: ETT7EINhart and Winston, Inc. 1961.

Larrick, Nancy. A ParGlt'sGuide to Children's -7hc.17647 Read ink.g.. NewYorE7-78a7T-M6307

52 National Council of Teachersof English. Adven- tuin with Books. Champaign, Illinois: The Council, 19 O.

Smith, Dora V. Fifty Years of Children'sBooks. Champaign, Illinois: National Council of Teachers of English. 1963.

These three sources publishbibliographies of books for children:

The Children's BookCouncil, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York10010

The Children's BookCenter, University of Chicago Library, Chicago, Illinois60637

United States Department ofHealth, Education, and Welfare, Office ofEducation, United States Government Printing Office, Divisionof Public Documents, Washington, D. C.20402

2. Audio-Visual Aids- - Films Filmstrips.4_2nd_llecordings There are many audio-visualaids which may be used successfully in kindergarten programs.Although major concern in this sectionof the report is with sources for films, filmstrips,and recordings, a teacher should be expected to make full useof the wide range of aids available. She will need to help childrenlearn to ',read" still pictures, some ofwhich may be slides; she will have replicas or realiaof many types for children to touch, see, anddiscuss; she will make use of television viewing as a sourceof information or basis for discussion; and thechildren will have opportunities to profit fromwell-planned, smoothly carried out field trips.

Films can be used in two major waysin the kindergarten program. Some are designed to providemotiva- tion, information, orpleasure for children. Others are utilizedwith parent and community groupsto aid in interpreting a'Andergarten program or to promote understanding of some aspect of childbehavior.

The following resourcesprovide lists of films from which titles appropriatefor a kindergarten may be selected:

53 Longpre Avenue, Holly- Bailey Films,Inc., 6509 De wood, California90028

Churchill-Wexler FilmsProductions, 137 North LaBrea Avenue,Los Angeles,California

of 16 MillimeterFilm Libraries. United Llrecto on andWelfare, a es par men o :ea uca Office of Education,U. S.Government Printing of PublicDocuments, Washington, Office, Division $.70 D. C. 20402 Educator's Guide toFree Films,Educator's Progress Service, RandolphWisconsin Motion Pictures(catalog) Educational Television Audio- Nat onalEducation TelevisionFilm Service, Visual Center,Indiana University,Bloomington, Indiana Avenue, Hollywood, Frith Films,1816 North Highland California 90028

List of films onFamily Relationsand Child Develop- 1960. Compiled by MildredI. Morgan, ment, Revised Home Nona Goodsonand Ruth Dalesfor American 1600 Twentieth Street,N.W Economics Association, $.50 Washington, D. C.

Selected Films onChild rife. Compiled by Inez Department of Health,Education, Lohx, United States Washington, D. C., and Welfare,Children's Bureau, Division of PublicDocuments, U. S.Government $.30 Printing Office,Washington, D. C. John A. Sources ofInformation onEducational Media. Office, Divisionof Moldstad, UnitedStates Printing 20402 Public Documents,Washington, D. C. Avenue, New York, Teaching Films,Inc., 88 Lexington New York10016 Annually. The Blue BookAudio-Visual Materials. Published by EducationalScreen andAudio-Visual Magazine, Chicago,Illinois New York: The EducationalFilm Guide. Annually. H. W. Wilsonand Company.

54 UCLA Children's Film Series, Children's Theater Committee, Theater Arts Department, University of California, Los Angeles, California 40524

Frederick Warne, 101 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10003

Weston Woods Studios, Weston, Connecticut 06883

Many of the following sources and companies list filmstrips for use with children:

Audio-Vlsual Guide, 1630 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey

Coast Visual Education Company, 5620 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California

Coronet Films, Coronet Building, 65 East Water Street, Chicago, Illinois

Encyclopedia Britannica Films, Inc., 1150 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois

Filmstrip Guide, H. W. Wilson Company, 950-972 University Avenue, New York$3.00 annually

Eye-Gate House, 146-01 Archer Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11435

Jam Handy Organization, 2821 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48211

McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., Textfilm Department, 330 West 42d Street, New York, New York

The Complete Index of Mucational Filmstrips, Film- strip Distributors, 2338 East Jonnson Street, Madison, Wisconsin *2.75

The following companies are a few of those from which recordings may be obtained:

. American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Deem Distributing Corporation, 511 East Clybourn Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

55 Chambers Street, New Educational RecordSales, 157 York, New York10007 165 West Folkways Recordsand ServiceCorporation, 46th Street, NewYork, New York10036 Road, Great Neck, Golden Records,237 Great Neck New York 11021 of America,Audio-Visual Depart- Radio Corporation 15.5, Front ment (RCA VictorDivision), Building 08102 and CooperStreets, Camden,New Jersey 5373 West PicoBoule- The Children'sMusic Center, vard, Los Angeles,California 90019 be obtained Further informationand catalogs may of manyuniversities from theaudio-visual departments and from textbooksonaudio-visual education. for Teachers 3. Professional References Every teacherneeds ready accessto professional provide stimulationand authoritative resources to with normal con- support for planningand for dealing teacher is promotedby cerns. Personal growth as a with currentand reputableliterature regular contact The following published for theteaching profession. curriculum guides lists of books,periodicals and of availablematerials especially suggest the wealth A school system appropriate forkindergarten teachers. guarantee availabilityof such re- would be wise to be encouraged sources toits teachers. Teachers should with professionalorganizations which to affiliate service to their distribute helpfulmaterials as a members.

a. Books A Child's Treasur Aldis, Dorothy.All To ether: 1 52. of Versa. New Yor : G. P. Putnam. Chittenden, Edward;and Miller,Paul. Almy, Millie; Teachers Youna,Children'sThinking. New York: Columbia Collegehess, Teachers College, University. 1966. Movement for Andrews, Gladys.Creative Rhythmic Children. EngrIZWCrelnra7lErr---rseY: Prentice-Hall. 1954.

56 Association for Childhood EducationInternational.- Children and Today's World. Washington, D. C.: The Association. 1967.

Ela la_211111122112ERRIE1 Years for Learnin , Was ington, D. C.: The Associa ion.1966.

E°11i.11t and 81...... -12PLAeL Washington, D. C.: The Association. 1961. .pagolkajpallampatEl Teachers Washington, D. C.: T e Association. 1960. Reading in theig._,Iiearten? Washington, D. C.: The Association. 19 2.

. Space a ezBE...1IerILLBeauty in School. Washington, D. C.: The Association. 1958. Toward Better Kinder artens. ---74FEEFERY77157 C.: T e ssociat on.

What Are Kindergartens For? Washington, D. C.: The Association. 1963.

Ballard, Virginia, and Strang, Ruth. Parent- Teacher Conferences, New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co Inc. 1964,

Burgess, Evangeline. Values in Early Childhood Education. Washington, D. C.: National Education Association. 1965.

D'Evelyn, Katherine. MeetinChildren's Emotional Needs. Englewood C if s, New Jersey: Prentice- Hall Company. 19630

Dinkmeyer, D. C. Child Develo ment: The Emerging Self, Englewood C iffs, New Jersey: Prentice- Hall Company. 1965.

Dreikurs, Rudolph, Children: The Challen e, Des Moines, Iowa: Duell, Sloan and Pearce. 1964.

Durland, Frances C.Creative Dramatics forChildren. Yellow Springs, Ohibi--Thi-AbtiblehPress.- 1963.

57 Fuller, Elizabeth Meehen.About the Kindergarten. Washington, D. C.:National Education Associ- ation. 1961.

Ginott, N. G. Between Parent and Child. New York: The Macmillan Company. 19 5.

Gray, Susan W.; Klaus, RupertA.; and Miller, James 0.; Forrester, Bettye J. Before First Grade. New York: Teachers College, ColumbiaUniver- sity, 1966.

Hammond, Sarah Lou; Dales,Ruth; Skipper, Dora; and Witherspoon, Ralph L. Good Schools for Your Children, New York: The Macmillan Company.

Hartley, Ruth; Frank,L. K. Understands Children's Elm, New York: Teachers Co lege Press, Teachers College,Columbia University. 1953.

Headley, Netth, Foster and Headley's Education in the Kinder Fourth Edition. New York: iiieifftoaCempany. 1966. Foundation Learnings in the Kindergarten. Washington, D. C.: Department of elementary- Kindergarten - NurseryEducation, NEA. 1958.

Hechinger, Fred M. (Edr.) Pre -School Garden City, NewYork:--Dotb-Iid4Yifid-Croki5k4Y;-- Inc. 1966.

Heffernan, Helen. Let's Take Another Look! What Is Good Education in Nursery School andKinder- garten?Sacramento, California: California State Department of Education, 19640

, and Todd, Vivian. The Kinder- artenTeacgi. Boston: D. C. Heath

Hymes, James L., Jr. The Child Under Six. Engle- Wood Cliffs, New Jersey:PillCompany. 1966.

58 Helen; and Bauer, Jenkins, GladysG.; Schacter, Chicago: W. W. These Are YourChildren. and

Kraus, Richard. P.3,ActivindGirls, New York: Columbia College, ColumbiaUniversity. 1958, Boston: Lambert, Hazel.Early ChildhoodEducation. Allyn and Bacon. 1960. Teaching theKindergarten Harcourt, trace and World Child. New York: MBECompany. 1958. New York: Landeck, Beatrice. Songs to GrowOn. E. B. MarksPublishing Company,

Leavitt, JeromeE., Tiditor. Nursery-Kindergarten McGraw-Hili Book Company. Education. New York: 1958. Citadel Lewis, Shari.The Puppet Book. New York: Press. 195t. Child. Boston: Logan, LillianM. Teachin the Yo Houghton MifflinCompany. 19 O. Washington, Martin, Bill, Jr. The HumanConnection. D. C.: Departngindergarten. Nursery Education,NEA. 1967. Fives at School:_Teaching in the Moore, Elenora. Sons. Kinderartea. New York: G. P. Putnam 1959. Kindergarten Today. National EducationAssociation. Washington, D. C,: The Association,Department Education, ofElementary-Kindergarten-Nursery 1964. for Osborn, D. K.; Haupt,D. Creative Activities Young Children,DetroTErTgriTERTIMITERF Institute. 1964. Classroom Pace, Robert. Music Essentialsfor the Teacher. Belmont, California: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

59 Platt, Patricia F. The First Big Step. Washington, D. C.: National School Public Relations Association. 1966,

Read, Katherine. The Nursery School. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company. 1966.

Robison, Helen F,; Spodek, Bernard. New Directions in the Kinder arten. New York: Teachers Col ege Press, Teachers College, Columbia University. New York. 1965.

Rosenberg, Martha. Itts Fun to Teach Creative

Music. New YorkrPTETTCHBOIFEFOZTATan. 17657

Rudolph, Harguerita; and Cohen, Dorothy. Kinder- ELLtenta/AlyearofLeani, New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts. 1964.

Sheehy, Emma D. Children Discover Music and. Dance. New York: Henry Holt and Company. 1959.

Shipley, Ferne; Carpenter, Ethelouis. Freedom to Move. Washington, D. C.: Department of Elementary-Kindergarten-Nursery Education, NEA. 1962.

Siks, Geraldine B. Creative Dramatics. New York: Harper and Row. 1777--

Taylor, Loren E. Puppetry, Marionettes and Shadow Plays. Minneapolis: Burgess Publishing Company. 1965.

Todd, Vivian; Heffernan, Helen. The Years Before School. New York: The Macmillan Company. 19-667-

Wann, Kenneth; Dorn, Miriam S.; and Liddle, Eliza- beth. Fostering. Intellectual Develo ment in Young Children. New York: Bureau of Publica- tions, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1962.

Wills, Clarice D.; Stegeman, William H. Living in the Kinder arten, Chicago: Follett Publishing Company, 195

60 b. Periodicals:

Child Study., published by ChildStudy Association of America, 132 East74th Street, New York, New York.

Childhood Education, published bythe Association for Childhood EducationInternational, 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C.20016.

Children, published by United StatesDepartment of Heath, Education and Welfare, U. S.Government Printing Office, Division of PublicDocuments, Washington, D. C. 20402.

Early Education, a newsletterpublished by the National Education Association,Department of Elementary-Kindergarten-Nursery Education, 1201 16th Street, N.W., Washington,D. C.

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, published byMerrill- Palmer Institute, 71 East Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.

Youn6 Children, published byNational Association for the Education of YoungChildren, 1629 21st Street, N.W., Washington, D. C.20009.

c. Curriculum Guides:

Board of Education of the City ofDetroit. Explora- tion of Basic Movement in Ph sicalEducation, Detroit: The Boa O.

California State Department ofEducation.Education in Early Childhood, Sacramento: The State Department, 1960,

Cincinnati Public Schools,Primary Manual Revised. Curriculum Bulletin 300. Cincinnati: Cincinnati Public Schools,1963.

Florida State Department of Education.A Guide for KindelylaVEMEDNE in Florida. 53,k(Etvised Ta la- hassee: The State Department. 1955.

61 Green, Marjorie M. and Woods, Elizabeth. A Emsery.E0221 Handbook for Teachers and Parents. Sierra Madre, California: Sierra Madre Community Nursery School Association. 1955.

Indianapolis Public Schools. Kinder arten Guide, Indianapolis: Indianapolis Public Schoo s. (no date)

Minneapolis Public Schools. Kindergarten for Your Child. Minneapolis: Minneapolis PAITETEBas. 1953.

San Diego City Schools. Curriculum Guide Kinder- mArten. San Diego: C ty Sc oo s. 19

62 4. EsAmELJITUREP111E a. Furniture and represent Room furniturefor akindergarten should counter top orother work a cleardistinction between and surfaces intendedfor use byadults exclusively by children. comparable spaceintended for use should be regular The built-in orassembled kitchen be used by theteacher or her adult size,since it will The sink,counter space,and cabinet tops assistant. inches high. intended for useby childrenshould be 22 is recommendedfor surfacessupporting The same height plants, seed bedplats, the aquarium,terrarium, potted for closeobservation by and otherobjects intended be used Movable cabinets22 inches high can children. placed to dividethe room for these purposesand can be into interestingwork and play treas. deep Ledges 15 incheshigh and 18 or20 inches windows, whichshould be set24 inches placed under and floor, provide spacefor some storage above the where children maysit, the tops serve aswindow seats look at books,work puzzles, orvisit. both durable A 9 by 15 foot(minimum) rug that is for anykindergarten and easily cleanedis essential carpeted. This is wherethe children room thatis not experiences assemble to hearstories told orread, share make plans,and evaluatetheir activities, and interests, it is a natural When not usedfor these purposes, for many quietactivities. surface forchildren to use each kindergartenroom, Apiano isrequired for preferred becauseit with an uprightmodel being Children expressthemselves occupies lessfloor space. singing, dancing,and rhythms,and naturally through need to begenerously opportunities forthese activities prepared specificallyfor provided.Teachers who are or kindergarten areable to accompany teaching in the of the curric- lead with apiano allmusical activities ulum. shapes to Tables shouldbe of variedheights and of purposesfor whichthey are to accommodate the range need to be Those utilized aswork surfaces be used. children of differentsizes. adjustable toaccommodate heights. Chairs shouldbe providedin several

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Quantity, specificationsand estimated costsof recommended non-expendableroom furnitureand equipment are listed inAppendix C.

b. Instructional Materialsand Supplies,. Bapendiable`

Much of a kindergartener'slearning is achieved through free, purposefulmanipulation of instructional ma',erialsavailable for use inhis own way individually, in a parallelrelationship, when working to or in groupsof his peers. The teacher's role is stimulate, encourage,observe, organize, counsel,and participate, rather than toprescribe, direct, ordic- materials and supplies tate. Selection of appropriate for manipulationand experimentationis a crucial matter in determiningoutcomes of thekindergarten experience. Expendable items recommendedfor purchase atthe initiation of akindergarten program arelisted in Appendix D. All need to beconsidered so classified although some, such asblocks, puzzles, wheeltoys, expected to last for and carpentryequipment can be several years. Consumable materials arerequired for activities involving painting,cutting, pasting,drawing, writing, moulding in clay, orconstructing with paperand wood, and need to besupplied annually. Blocks for construction and dramaticplay, wheel toys of avariety of kinds, scienceequipment, musicalinstruments for children, and accessoriesrequired for roleplaying of the curriculum are essentialfor the implementation described in thisreport.A variety ofpuzzles and form, games thathelp children learnabout structure, and spacialrelationships throughthe processes of related things is free manipulationof assorted but also needed.

c...... 11PIZEDE21292LORPEL Playground equipmentthat encouragesvigorous large muscle activitiessuch as running,climbing, jumping, digging, carrying, lifting, balancing,pulling, pushing, throwing, and constructingis needed. Items that encourage parallel orcooperative play and which may be utilized in the inventionof simple games or dramatic play are preferredto those that tend to isolate children.

Surplus or discarded industrial,commercial or military items, such as woodenboxes, barrels with both ends knocked out and free fromnails and sharp edges, storm pipe, a tree trunk, or even aworn out Jeep (if it has a steeringwheel, control pedals and shift lever) can become delightfulplayground equipment. Othet more sophisticateditems for the playground are listed in AppendixE.

Storage space for playground equipmentshould be provided on the grounds. Wooden houses of sturdy construction that are about fourfeet wide, ten feet long and four feet high, with asloping roof and a wide opening on the high side, serve ashouses, garages, or any number ofother dramatic enclosures whilethe children are at play and becomestorage places for the outdoor equipment at other times.

The play area should provide aminimum of 100 square feet of space perchild. However, an ideal play yard is one about 100feet wide and 200 feet long, enclosed by a sturdy mesh fencethat can absorb the full impact of five-year-oldbodies hurled into it at full speed at the end of a vigorous run. A corner of a yard of thissize might be reserved for asmall garden tended by the children,in areas where the climate during the school yearis suitable for growing plants.

d. References Equipment for IhtlEultrolan Kindergarten suppliers and bettertoy manufacturers provide a wide variety ofitems that fill all the above categories of kindergartenequipment and supplies. Criteria to guide selectionof specific items when purchases are made shouldinclude:

1. Durability 2. Simplicity (appropriate userequires little demonstration) 3. Educational value (proper useinvolves purpose- ful manipulation to achieve apre-determined objective) 65 4. Safety (non-toxic paint, non-splinter wood, freedom from sharp corners) 5. Variety (especially in difficulty of puzzles)

The following books provide helpful suggestions for selection and evaluation of recommended furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies for the kindergarten:

Bureau of Education, California State Department of Education, State Curriculum Commission. Teachers' Guide to Education in Early Childhood.California State Department of Public Instruction. Sacramento. 1956.

Headley, Neith E. Foster and Headley's Education in the Kindergarten. (Fourth Edition).American Book Company: New York. 1966.

Heffernan, Helen (Editor). Guiding the Young Child. D, C. Heath and Company: Boston. 1956.

; Todd, Vivian Edmiston. The Kinder- garten Teacher. D. C. Heath and Company: Boston. 196b.

Weber, Evelyn. Equipment and Supplies.Association for Childhood Education International: Washington, D. C. 1964.

Wylie, Joanne (Coordinating Editor).A Creative Guide for Pre-school Teachers. Western Publishing Educational Services: Racine, Wisconsin. 1965.

66 V. PERSONNEL FOR THE KINDERGARTEN

A. The Kindergarten Teacher

The kindergarten teacher dischargeseducational responsibilities commensurate with those of teachers at any other level in the school system. Her professional and personal qualifications must beequivalent to those established for all otherteachers, with additional consideration being given tothe special demands of her position. The minimum requirement of a baccalaureate degree,including a program of professional education and student teaching atthe early childhood level, which qualifies herfor certification to teach young children in thestate of residence should be applied. The additional qualification of two years of successful teachingexperience would be highly desirable but may be applied as adiscretionary criterion. (15:65-66) In addition to meeting professionalstandards for kindergarten teachers, candidatesshould possess personal characteristics and competeneesessential to effective discharge of their specialresponsibilities. These include:

1. Social and emotional maturity Since promotion of good socialand emotional adjustment is one purpose of the kindergarten, teachers should themselves possess thecharacter- istics they are attempting todevelop in children.

2. Ability to work effectively withparents The kindergarten program attempts tosupplement educational opportunities provided bythe home. Much of its success depends on thesupport it re- ceives from parents. The kindergarten teacher lays the foundation for goodworking relationships between home and school, thetwo institutions which share responsibility for theeducation of children. 3.Physical stamina and health Kindergarten children are activeand require a teacher capable of maintaining ahigh energy level throughout the day.

67 4. panr to establish good rapport with jounce ehildren Kindergarten teachers need a special appreciation and understanding of the qualities of young children. These sensitivities go beyond the love tradi- tionally believed to characterize a mother's feelings for her child. Bather, they constitute the ingredients for establishment of a constructive relationship with young children based on scientific knowledge applied sympathetically to learning and behavior problems typical of this age group.

5. Intellectual and academic abilit Beg remen s of gradua e stu s ipulated by many states for permanent licensure to teach and the need to keep abreast of the research and literature in the field of early childhood education require that kindergarten teachers be competent and independent scholars.

6. Perceptiveness and creativitZ The nsightfUlness present in all good teachers is especially essential when working with young children, for their needs often remain unexpressed and must be interred from their actions.The ability to convert a routine occurrence into a challenging learning experience is an essential quality. A successful kindergarten teacher "sees" undeveloped potential, "hears" a silent cry for help and "feels" the disguised need.

7. Musical competence Every kindergarten teacher needs at least a rudi- mentary degree of skill in playing the piano and in singing. Music is an integral part of the program, since it is utilized to set moods, to stimulate and to control free expression, to interpret feelings and meanings, to accompany singing, rhythms and games, and to develop appreciations. Music is a means of communication in the kindergarten.

A kindergarten teacher would ordinarily work daily with two groups of children, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with no MOTO than 25 children in any one half day. When enrollment permits only one kindergarten group, the remainder of her assignment should be to other professional duties within the school system.

68 A. popular misconceptionabout the nature and purposes of the schoolfor children under six yearsof age has led somepeople to assume thatteachers of inferior preparation areacceptable for the kindergarten, This is a grave error,for the responsibilities of the kindergarten teacherto establish the attitudes, background of experiences,basic skills and understandings on which all subsequenteducation is to build must .not be underestimated. A substandard kindergarten teacher guarantees asubstandard beginning in school and negates all of the purposessupporting the initiation of the educational processat an earlier age,

B. Supporting Personnel

As a regular member of theelementary school instructional staff, the kindergartenteacher should have access to services ofnon-professional school personnel, as well as to thoseof administrators, supervisors and special teachers. It is essential that custodians provide complete maintenance servicestwice daily, since the kindergarten roomordinarily accommodat ta morning and an afternoon groupof children, Super.ory and consultant assistance is asdesirable at this level of education as at anyother. Teachers of special subjects, such as music, artand physical education, should expect to function morein a consultant role in the kindergarten than as ascheduled teacher of classes, for these areas tend tobe incorporated into the total program on a flexiblebasis and are handled principally by the regularteacher. School' administrators should assist inexpediting such matters as flexible scheduling, a pre-kindergartencensus, a spring or pre - schoolround-up to orient parents andchildren'to kindergarten expectations, parentconferences, provision of special equipmentand materials, transportationand services of supportingstaff.

The emphasis on physicalwelfare in the kindergarten program requiresaccessibility to some type ofmedical service, preferably providedby a staff nurse or doctor within the school system.Although a kindergarten teacher must be prepared to dealwith minor physical injuries on an emergency basis,referral procedures must be well established.Daily inspections arede- sirable because of the relativelyhigh incidence of communicable diseases in young children* An immuniza- tion program, either as aprerequisite to enrollment

69 in kindergarten or as a part of the school health service, is essential.

The kindergarten teacher should concentrate on the educational aspects of the program, leaving many of the routine tasks to an auxiliary or supporting staff person. It is recommended that each kindergarten teacher be provided with such an assistant or aide (11) to perform many of the housekeeping, clerical, and minor supervisory tasks that are inevitable in a community of young children. Such aides need not be teachers but they should have preparation and experience appropriate to their responsibilities and be screened for their positions as are other school personnel. A training period prior to assignment is highly recommended.

70 AND VI. DATA AND PROJECTIONSON REQUIREMENTS COSTS FORESTABLISHINGKINDERGARTENS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOVERSEAS DEPENDENTSSCHOOLS

A. 1,PellmlnaAtatement Objectives of thisstudy (SeeIntroduction) neces- support recommendations sitated collectionof data to enrollmentrequirements andapproxi- onkindergarten De- for establishingkindergartens in the mate costs The specific partment of DefenseDependents Schools. approximate coststo be presentedin requirements and kindergarten this chapterinclude those forpersonnel, instructionalmaterials, play- classroom equipment, and kinder- ground development,playground equipment, garten classroomstructures. and meaningful way, To present datain a practical Schools weredivided into two the DOD Dependents projected kindergarten classifications onthe basis of Schools anticipatingtwenty or more enrollments. placed in GroupI, kindergarten pupilsin 1969 were nineteen or less wereclassified as and those with Group I appear Group II. Data relatingto schools in B, C, and Dof this chapter,while statis- in Sections Group II arein Section E. tics and costsfor schools in I and II arepresented bydistricts Data for Groups of within each ofthe three majorgeographical areas the PacificArea, the Atlantic the DOD organization: brief school site re- Area, and theEuropean Area. A Dependents Schoolincludes information on port for each which affect the school,climatic conditions location of personnel re- facility design,projected enrollments, availability offacilities orconstruc- quirements, and program. tion possibilitiesfor housingthe kindergarten based on datadrawn fromquestion- All narratives are either by on- naires to schoolofficers, supplemented other sourcesof information. site visitations or of the Narratives onschools notvisited by members survey team arecoded by anasterisk. compilation Part F of thischapter willcontain a estimated costsfor establish- of totalrequirements and Dependents Schools. ing kindergartensin Overseas

71 ------Ki/w1eIartenEnitProectio1mns Basic for 1969 were providedby the office of theDirectorate of De- pendents Education, Departmentof Defense, Washington, D. C. These figures were modified,in some instances, after conferring withlocal school and militaryofficials.

Kindergarten Personnel The number of requiredfull-time kindergarten teachers perDependents School has beencomputed on the basis of one perclassroom.Although a small number of schools willoperate only one kindergartensession per day becauseof limited enrollment,employment of a qualified kindergarten teacheris recommended, with the understanding that theremainder of her assignment to other responsibilitiesin the elementary program. This recommendation isjustified because of the difficulty in obtaining a qualifiedpart-time kindergarten teacher and because PCS, quarterallowance contributions, and other costs cannot bejustified for a part-time teacher recruited from theUnited States,

The number of paraprofessionals orteacher aides required has been computed onthe basis of one per kindergarten classroom with amorning and an afternoon session, and a half or part-timeaide for a single session classroom.

The estimated annual costof $8,100.00 for each full-time kindergarten teacherrepresents the average cost of a DOD DependentsSchool teacher, including estimated increments andincreases, as reported bythe Directorate for DependentsEducation, Department of Defense. This figure includes PCS,quarters allowance contributions, and otherbenefits provided for each teacher in the DOD DependentsSchools.

The estimated yearly salaryfor one full-time teacher's aide orparaprofessional is computed at $3,000 for this study, with halfthis amount allocated for kindergartensoperating only a single session per day. These figures are based on anhourly rate of $2.00, which is the approximatemedian salary paid to teacher aides in publicschool systems in theUnited States. Such personnel in publicschools normally are not under written contractand are not guaranteed continuous employment.(11)

72 and E ui ment KindergartenClassroom Furnishin (Non -xpendab equipping andfurn- The projectedinitial cost for classroom in thisstudy is ishing akindergarten This figureincludes onlymovable furnish- $3,187.00. C) and excludesequip- ings and equipment(See Appendix fixed and partof constructioncosts. ment which is allowances are notincluded Replacement ordepreciation in thisestimate. assumed that since akindergarten It has been part of theDOD has neverbeen an integral program adequately equippedorfurnished DependentsSchools, no classrooms areavailable. To assure that kindergarten begin on an kindergartens in everyattendance center deficiencies, itis recommended equal basisand with no supplied with newequipment and that allclassrooms be furnishings. Group II(projected The schoolscategorized in enrollments of 19 orless) present a kindergarten Admittedly, unique problemin relationto equipme:t. 19 as theminimum enrollmentfigure designation of kindergarten unit for establishmentof anindependent and may notbe acceptablein some situa- is arbitrary declar- There can belittlejustification for tions. of one pupilshould be ing that theaddition or loss factor in whether akindergartenshould the deciding must alwaysrest with be maintained. The decision officials andauthorities inthe localadministrative For purposesof thisreport, Department ofDefense. kinder- classroom equipmentcosts for a non-expendable with enrollments garten are notincluded for sites In suchlocations under 19 projectedpupils for1969. that any singlegrade levelin the it is unlikely sufficient elementary schoolwould have anenrollment organization. Various possi- for agrade-per-room The kin- for handlingthe situation. bilities exist the firstgrade, could sharefacilities with dergarten are madefor the pro- provided thatspecial provisions be arranged sothat The dailyschedule could gram. present for aportion only kindergartenchildren are It might alsobe possibleto schedule of each day. days of eachweek. kindergarten foronly certain would be toorganize theprimary Another possibility flexible school as anungraded unit,thus permitting Whateversolution is grouping and useof teachers. the accepted as mostfeasible for agiven location, not beobliterated in purposes ofkindergarten must the programfor first grade. 73 Materials andSupplies Kinder artonInstructional e zpen a for theproposed Instructionalmaterials required curriculum werespecified inChapter kindergarten It has been Part D and arelisted inAppendix D. kindergartens havenever been an assumed thatsince all newly of the DODDependents Schools, integral part be totallysupplied established programswill need to Although some ofthe schools with newmaterials. instructional mate- might be ableto providelimited inventories, itis recommended rials fromtheir present insuring that materials beobtained, thus that all new system begin on anequal kindergartensthroughout the basis and with nodeficiencies, cost forexpendableinstructional The estimated twenty-five materials for akindergartensession of $280 to $300 in1966. (7:121) school children was in figure isutilized forprojecting costs The latter classroom whichhouses this study.A kindergarten in themorning and onein the after- two sessions, one $600 annually for noon, willrequireapproximately materials. In schoolswhich expendableinstructional enrollments (19 or will havelimitedkindergarten figure of$15 is utilizedfor less), a per capita instructional mate- projecting thecost ofexpendable Theseexpendituresshould provide rials.(7:121) materials and expendableinstructional all required kindergarten prOgram supplies forestablishing the allowances forreplacement but do notinclude annual Since some ofthe materialshave a and depreciation. subsequent costsin this life expectancyof 5 -7 years, category shouldbe smaller. and profes- Children's books,audio-visual aids not includedin sional referencesfor teachers are computing costsfor expendableinstruc- this report in where suchmaterials tional materials. In instances building librariesor central are notaccessible from $10.00 centers, aminimumallotment of distribution these purchases. per pupilis recommendedto cover ClassroomFacilities Kindergarten made in re- Two differentrecommendations are of kindergartenclassrooms in lation to provision which The first concernsattendance centers 1969. of which willrequire have availablefacilities, some before utilizationaskindergarten modifications of these classrooms. Acost estimatefor modification

74 facilities to bringthem up toeducational specifi- assistance from mili- cations.has beenprepared with tary engineers andother officials(See Appendix G).

The secondrecommendation relatesto installations which have noavailable or modifiablefacilities In these infor housing akindergarten program. stances, it isrecommended thateither relocatable per- modular, kindergartenclassrooms or equivalent manent constructionbe provided.

Three types ofportable or relocatableschool facilities are presentlybeing utilized inthe United be moved as a whole States. Structures which can from one site toanother are calledportable facili- transporting them aresimilar ties. Techniques for Since width,length, to those usedfor movinghouses. units are restricted and heightdimensions of these and from the site,their by the logisticsof access to use is limitedin the DependentsSchools program.

The second typeof relocatablestructure commonly Such units typically used is called amobile facility. have maximum dimen- are convertedmobile homes which sions of 12 feetby 45 feet. This restriction severe- kindergarten clas-- ly limits theirdesirability as rooms, Buildings plannedto fit togetherand come apart called modular as large,structural components are This type ofconstruction appearsto facilities. relocatable and hold the greatestpotential for both module unit permanent housingfor. kindergartens. A designed withvarious dimensionsand any number can be small instruc- can beput togetherto obtain large or Of the threetypes of relocatable tional spaces. demountable type isthe facilities, themodular or costly to move. These disadvantages slowest and most and flexi- are offsetby completefreedom of design bility in spaceaccommodation. modular The recommendationfor relocatable following considerations: facilities issupported by the with fluct- 1. DOD DependentsSchools are faced uating enrollmentsdue to mobilityof per- Utiliza- sonnel amongmilitary installations. tion of relocatablemodular units in areas

75 with high density of DependentsSchools, such as Germany, would permit thefacilities to be moved to other installations asenroll- ments shift.

2. Relocatable modular classrooms shouldprovide a more economicalkindergarten facility. The need for new construction to inaugurate a kindergarten program in 1969 would begreat. At the present time, the quality of relocatable facilities is comparable with thatof permanent construction. The large quantity of new kindergarten classrooms needed byDOD Dependent Schools would require mass produc- tion of components and it is possiblewhat this could reduce initial costs in comparison with those for permanentconstruction. Although the cost of relocating amodular kindergarten facility could berelatively high, it would still represent aconsiderable saving over cost of new construction at another site.

3. Modular units in school construction permit a degree offlexibility which is not possible with permanent construction.

The estimated cost of a relocatablemodule kinderarten classroom for the DOD DependentsSchools is $23,472.00. This figure includes concrete footings, building components, transportation ofmaterials to the site and erection. A suggested set of specifications to insure the desired degree ofquality for the module units is found inAppendix F.

No special facilities have beenrecommended for the small kindergarten attendance centersin Group II.

Site Availabilait siie of 4000 square feet is the minimum required for one kindergarten classroomand playground, with approximately 1,500 square feet beingallocated to the classroom and the remaining 2,500 squarefeet to the adjacent playground area.

The availability of an adequate site hasbeen indicated in the narrative for each school andthe summarizing tables. Some schools reporter that a limited site is available forkindergartea tIlassrooms, but not for playgrounds.

76 indicated that nosite is Severalinstallations available for akindergarten and that pros- presently the near future areques- pects forobtaining one in instances, it wasrecommended that tionable. In those planned but thatsite loca',ionsbe facilities be officials as theybecome determined locallyby school available. and Installation Playground EquipmentiirearFalarWE least 100 The playground area An idealkindergarten square feetof space perchild. be enclosedby a sturdymesh or playground should inches high). One chain link fence(approximately 42 2,500 squarefeet willaccommodate a playground of time. For maximum of 25kindergartenchildren at one kindergarten classroom, sites requiring morethan one that oneenclosed kindergarten it is recommended classroom units playground servethree kindergarten basis.Playgrounds planned on acarefully scheduled that playtime for multipleusage mustbe located so group donot interferewith pro- activities of one Main- grams beingconducted inadjacent classrooms. intensified undersuch a tenance servicesmust be concentrated usagearrangement. and equip- The totalestimated costfor providing playground thatmeets the recom- ping akindergarten $2,150.00 (See mended educationalspecifications is Appendix E).

77 B. The Pacific Area

Dependents schoolslocated in countries inthe Far East to90° E. Longitude, Australiaand New Zealand, are definedby the Departmentof Defense as constituting the PacificArea, and the operationand administration of theseschools are theresponsibility of the Secretary of theAir Force. The Pacific Area com- prises four dependentsschool districts andthe island under of midway. The latter, due toits location, is the Area Super- the direct supervisionof the office of intendent, located inHonolulu, Hawaii, butfor the classified as District purposes ofthis study has been not located on Guam orWake V. Dependents schools are Island.

Reports on schoolsites not visitedby members of the survey team arecoded with anasterisk (*)

1. District I SchoolSite Reports

Chitose DependentsSchools

*The Chitose AmericanElementary School islocated United-States Army installation nearChitose, at a must Japan. Construction at themilitary installation be designed towithstand high windsresulting from occasional typhoons.

The projectedkindergarten enrollmentat Chitose for the 1969-70school year is45. One kindergarten classroom will berequired to house the program,and one full timekindergarten teacher and oneteacher aide to assist her willbe required tooperate the program. An adequate classroomwill be availablein 1969 at the ChitoseSchool to house akindergarten, and space for anadequate kindergartenplayground will also be available.

Chofu DependentsSchools

The Chofu ElementarySchool is locatedapproxi- matersoculAirStation in an Air Force housing area onthe west edge ofTokyo, Japan.

78 Annual precipitation in the area is approximately 60 inches per year and the area is subject to high winds from typhoons. The temperature during the year ranges from a low of 25 degrees to a high of 90 degrees.

Projections indicated that the kindergarten enrollment at Chofu will be 341 pupils during the 1969- 70 school year.A staff of seven full-time kindergarten teachers and seven teacher aides will be necessary to staff the program. Seven kindergarten classrooms will be required to house the program.

A kindergarten and nursery school building was included when the school plant was constructed a few years ago. Seven kindergarten classrooms are available in this facility.Although the classrooms are slightly below the recommended size for kindergartens, the fact that they were designed for five-year-old children and a kindergarten program makes them satisfactory. A very adequate playground adjacent to the building needs to be developed into two kindergarten playgrounds.

Green Park Dependents Schools,

ikl._..._.__...ntem1.emenaSchooTheGreenpai is located a few miles west of Tokyo, Japan, and serves military dependents in the surrounding area. The temperature in the area ranges from a high of approximately 90 degrees to a low of 25 degrees. The presence of occasional typhoons requires that facilf,ties be designed to withstand high winds.

The projected kindergarten enrollment at Green Park Elementary School for the 1969-70 school year is estimated to be 105 pupils. It is anticipated that enrollments in this general area will be somewhat stable in the immediate years ahead. Two kindergarten classrooms and two full-time kindergarten teachers will be required to accommodate the projected kindergarten enrollment. In addition, two teacher aides will be required to assist the teachers.

Two classrooms are available in the Green Park Elementary School for kindergarten (104A and 105A). Their size is slightly below the recommended standard

79 of fifty square feet perpupil, but the interior arrangement and condition ofthe classrooms will house a good program. The lighting, floor, ceiling and wall surfaces within the classrooms are ingood condition. Alimited amount of permanent storage spaceis also available within the classrooms. In addition, they are located near restroom facilities and anexterior exit which opens to a playground area largeenough for kindergarten use. The playground needs to be enclosed with a fence, however.

In summary, it can be said that the GreenPark Elementary School can adequately handle theanticipated kindergarten enrollments in present facilitiesfor the foreseeable future.

Hakata Dependent Schools

The Hakata Elementar School islocated on the Hakata in s native Annex near Fukuoka,Japan. An enrollment of 45 pupils has beenprojected for the kindergarten program during the1969-70 school year. The base is an administrative areaand no significant increase in enrollments is predictedin the near future. One full-time kindergarten teacher and oneteacher aide will be required to staff thekindergarten program.

To house the kindergarten programproperly, one additional classroom will be required,since the Hakata Elementary School has no classroomsavailable which could be used for this purpose. Building T-600, located four blocks from the school,is presently utilized to house a private pre-school program.An enclosed playground of desirable sizefor kindergarten is adjacent to this building.

The building is structurally sound,but will require some modifications for it to meetthe specifications for kindergarten classrooms. Six rooms of various sizes are located inthe building, of which none contains the squarefootage required to house the program. A partition between two ofthe rooms will have to be removed to obtain anadequately sized classroom. Some of the smaller classrooms couldbe utilized to house specialized activities, Additional modifications which need to be made inthe facility include the repairing of wood floors andcovering them with

80 ceiling, and vinyl tile, repaintinginterior walls and installation offluorescent lightfixtures.

Itazuke DependentsSchools located on Itazuke The ItazukeElementary School is Fukuoka in southernJapan. The school Air Base near mili- serves as theattendance centerfor children of the tary and military-relatedpersonnel stationed at air base. for the The projectedkindergarten enrollment 1969-70 school year is105 pupils. School enrollments center are expectedto be relatively at this particular kinder- stable in theimmediate future. Two full-time aides will be necessary garten teachers andtwo teacher The projectedkindergarten en- to staff the program. classrooms to rollment will requiretwo kindergarten house the programadequately. in the building Four classroomswill be available kindergarten and pre- which presentlyhouses a private school program. Each of theclassrooms contains approximately 900 squarefeet, includingstorage. Although the classroomsdo not meetthe requirement feet per child,they could housethe pro- of 50 square The third gram byutilizing three ofthe classrooms. classroom is designedto be used forspecial activities and should be soutilized.The fourthclassroom would be availablefor futureexpansion of the program The condition of the if some growthwould occur. classrooms is goodand no remodelingwould be necessary. facilities areavailable within the Adequate restroom should be building. An adequateplayground area which enclosed with afence is locatedapproximately 100 yards behind thefacility.

Iwakuni DependentsSchools is located on the *The IwakuniElementar School r ne Corps it Station atIwakuni City, Japan, U. S. of Tokyo. on theisland of Honshu,365 miles southwest Temperatures in the areafluctuate between alow of ko degrees to a high.of 85 degreesduring the year. the area as aresult High windsoccasionally occur in of typhoons. enrolled in the Forty pupils areprojected to be 1969-70 school year. kindergarten programduring the to be high when one The projectionat first appears the first gradeenrollment during the considers that increase in 1966-67 school year was30 pupils, but an Marines are now enrollments isanticipated since to this station. allowed to bringtheir dependents enrollment, onefull-time To accommodatethe projected teacher and oneteacher aide willbe re- kindergarten classroom will beneeded. quired. One kindergarten facility is availablewhich would At present, no A site of adequately housethe kindergartenprogram. feet is availablesouth of Building 553, 10,000 square It is which is the mainelementary schoolbuilding. recommended that arelocatable classroombe installed kinder- on thissite, along with anadequate enclosed garten playground.

Johnson DependentsSchools at Johnson The JohnsonElementary Schoolis located BE---"Gre=---rmiles northwest ofTokyo, Japan. The Air attendance centers on school operatesfour elementary (YUkai Elementary,Tyre ParkElementary, the Base Not all of Hilltop Elementary,and 6th GradeAnnex). This arrangementis the schoolshouse grades1-6. being availableat necessary,due to limited space each center and alarge schoolenrollment. from a low The temperatureduringthe year ranges to a high of100 degrees andthe average of 15 degrees Occasional high yearly precipitationis 6oinches. of typhoons. winds occur inthe area asa result classrooms will berequired to Five kindergarten of 231 house the projectedkindergarten enrollment 1969-70 school year. Space for pupils during the at the four kindergarten classroomsis not available centers; however,the present elementary attendance B) has facili- Base EducationCenter(Building T-551 be madeavailable, These facilities ties which could and supply, and a are presentlyused for storage pre-school program. Modifications will small private since have to be made onthe interior ofthe building small classrooms, anoffice and rest- it contains seven two should be roomfacilities. Classrooms one and

82 combined into oneclassroom and thecorridor moved between rooms two andthree and exits into so it runs and seven should the playground area. Rooms three, six into two largeclassrooms, In addition be rearranged should to the aboveclassroom changes,the common lobby be removed fromthe restroomfacilities and additional stools and lavatoriesinstalled in therestrooms. be After remodeling, theclassrooms will still slightly below therecommended squarefootage require- the ments, but byspreading theenrollment evenly over five classrooms,the average loadwill be 22 or 23 students, which eachclassroom should beable to An enclosedplayground which accommodate adequately. It is too small islocated adjacentto the building. be enlarged is feasible anddesirable that this space be developed. and that twokindergarten playground areas Base will The kindergarten programat Johnson Air teachers and five require fivefull-time kindergarten teacher aides toassist them.

Misawa DependentsSchools Misawa The Misawa ElementarySchool is located on attended Air Base innorthern Japan. The school is personnel and military- by the childrenof military related personnelstationed at theair base. at the Misawa The projectedkindergarten enrollment attendance centerfor the1969-70 school year is ex- During the pected to beapproximately 315pupils. enrollment has been past four yearsthe first grade students, which wouldtend to indicate 270 to 280 is high. that the projectedkindergarten enrollment with officials atthe base, indica- After conferring expected tions are that aten percentincrease can be during the next two years. Seven full- in enrollments teacher aides time kindergartenteachers and seven to assist themwill be requiredto staff the program. necessary Seven kindergartenclassrooms would be kindergarten programin 1969. Building to initiate a elemen- S-97, which islocated adjacentto the present tary school, couldbe made availablefor a kindergarten. building contains seven verysmall class- This frame house a rooms, any oneof which wouldbe too small to kindergarten program.

83 4,1

Even with extensive remodeling, these classrooms would still not provide a facility that would meet recommended educational specifications (See Appendix B), and therefore the proposed program will require the addition of seven new relocatable kindergarten classrooms or equivalent permanent construction. (See Appendix F). These classrooms should be located on the presently available site, which is bordered by 1st street, "A" street, 2nd street and the railroad track.

Narimasu Dependents Schools

The Narimasu Elementary School is located northwest of Tokyo, Japan, in the Grant Heights Housing Area. The temperature range in the area is 20 to 100 degrees. The average yearly rainfall is 60 inches and the area is subject to typhoons, a condition which requires that facilities be designed to withstand high winds.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the Narimasu Elementary School attendance area is 289 pupils for the 1969-70 school year. It is anticipated that enrollments in this attendance area will be stable during the next few years. Six full-time kindergarten teachers, six teacher aides, and six kindergarten classrooms will be required to accommodate the projected kindergarten enrollment.

No facilities are presently available at the Narimasu Elementary School and the available site on or near the school is insufficient. Building 1660 in the Grant Heights Housing Area is presently being utilized for pre-school programs on a private basis. This facility contains four large classrooms, each of which would adequately house a kindergartenprogram. Minor repairs are needed in this facility. In addition, a large amount of open site (3 acres) surrounds the building and could be used for an enclosed playground area and two relocatable kindergarten classroom units or equivalent permanent construction.The site is not near the elementary school, but is located away fror heavy traffic, is level, has good natural drainage, and is of sufficient size to make ita desirable location for a kindergarten attendance center.

84 In summary, thepresent privatepre-school facility (Building 1660) and site atthe Grant HeightsHousing Area, plus tworelocatable units orequivalent permanent constructionwill provide adequatefacilities and playground areato house a goodkindergarten program duringthe foreseeablefuture. Two kindergarten playground areasshould be developed,each to serve three classrooms.

Sagamihara DependentsSchools located in the The SagamiharaElementary School is Sagamiharaousing areaand serves as anattendance center for dependentchildren from thehousing area and Camp Zama, whichis nearby. The Sagamihara Housing Area is located 20kilometers southwest ofTokyo, Japan. There is no unusualweather, except for occasional high windsstemming from typhoons.

The projectedkindergarten enrollmentfor the Sagamihara ElementarySchool for the1969-70 school full-time kinder- year is311 pupils. A staff of seven garten teachersand seven teacheraides will be required to staff the program. Seven kindergarten classrooms will berequired to house the program adequately.

No adequatefacilities are availablein the housing Presently, a two- area forthe kindergarten program. story wood dramebuilding at Camp Zamais being util- first ized for pre-schoolprograms. The rooms on the floor are ofsufficient size forkindergarten classrooms, butneed considerablerepairing and remodeling. the second storyof the buildingis con- In addition, undesirable place demned, makingthe facility a very for five-year-oldchildren.

The most desirableand recommendedsolution would to be to construct sevenkindergarten classrooms or classrooms at install sevenrelocatable kindergarten Sites for these the SagamiharaElementary School. available adjacent toBuilding 531, classrooms are the which is partof the schoolcomplex, and around perimeter of theplayground area which islocated across thestreet from theschool. Limited playground of these space forkindergarten isavailable on both sites, but needs tobe enclosed. Two kindergarten

85 playgrounds will be required and it is recommended that additional sites be obtained so adequate playgrounds can be developed.

Sasebo Dependents Schools

The Ernest Jt_Eing Elementary School is located at Sasebo Naval Base in the city of Sasebo in southern Japan. Temperatures range from a low of 15 degrees to a high of 90 degrees during the year and the average annual rainfall is 13 inches. Typhoons occur in the area, but the damage resulting from them at the naval base is limited, due to the surrounding high terrain which protects the area.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the King Elementary School for 1969-70 is approximately 97 pupils. The staff requirement for this number of pupils is two full-time kindergarten teachers and two teacher aides. Two kindergarten classrooms will be required to house the projected enrollment,

Presently, the school has no facilities available which could be used for kindergarten, and there are none available on the base which would be adequate. An available site of 6,000 square feet is located immediately behind the present school. A small section of this site is occupied by a non-usable building which could be removed. The site would then be adequate for two relocatable kindergarten classrooms and an enclosed limited kindergarten playground area of approximately 2,500 square feet. It is recommended that two relocatable kindergarten classrooms or equivalent permanent construction be installed on the available site and that an enclosed kindergarten playground area be provided.

Tachikawa Dependents Schools

The Tachikawa Elementary is located on Tachikawa Air Base a few miles west of Tokyo, Japan, During the year the temperature ranges from a low of 15 degrees to a high of 95 degrees. Precipitation during the year averages 70 inches and the area is subject to high winds resulting from typhoons.

86 kindergartenenrollment forTachi- The projected 1969-70 school year is kawa ElementarySchool for the enrollment atTachikawa has 369 pupils. The school and substantially duringthe past few years increased anticipated in the nearfuture. moderate increases are and staff of eightfull-timekindergarten teachers to staff the eight teacher aideswill be required classrooms will be re- program.Eight kindergarten quired. Building 3554, awood framebuilding, which guidance programs currently housesthe nursery and and serves ar anannex, couldbe avail- for the school Eleven able for utilizationby the kindergarten. classrooms are locatedin the buildingand the is in goodcondition. The square interior of each below the footage in alleleven classroomsis slightly distributing the recommended standard. However, by enrollment evenly overthe eight neededclassrooms, load per sessionwould be 23 pupilseach, the average Two the classroomscould accommodate. which each of could be used for of the remainingthree classrooms of the program orfor specialactivi- future expansion The third ties related tothe kindergarten,program. will need to beremodeled into rest- extra classroom not now facilities, sincesuch facilities are room Installment ofrunning available inthe building. water and asink will berequired in each room. for site adjacentto the buildingis available kindergarten areas. It would two enclosedplayground be that two independentplayground areas be desirable between provided and theenrollmentdistributed evenly them.

Wakkanai DependentsSchools, is located at *The WakkanaiElementary School The tempera- Wakkanai AirStation in northernJapan. fluctuates between alow of ture range duringthe year high of 75degrees. Precipitation 15 degrees and a annual snow- during the year averages46 inches and the fall averages*135 inches. enrollment for the The projectedkindergarten School duringthe 1969-70school Wakkanai Elementary required to staff year is24 pupils. The personnel

87 the kindergarten programincludes one full-timekindergarten teacher and onepart-time teacher aideto assist her. One kindergartenclassroom will be required VI housethe program,

A classroom preserwlybeing utilized for first grade could beavailable for thekindergarten in 1969-70, and it is recommendedthat this space be utilized for the program. No structural modifications would be necessary inthis classroom. Adequate playground space forkindergarten is available,but a fence needs to be erectedaround it,

Yokohama DependentsSchools

The arr...... enmntartich Schocal is located at t e Yoko Naval Base at Yokohama,Japan. The temperature ranges from alow of 35 degreesto a high of 90 degrees duringthe year. The area is subject to typhoons and the annualprecipitation is approximately 70 inches,

The projected kindergartenenrollment in the Byrd attendance area for the1969-70 school year is224 and x111 require fivekindergarten classrooms. A staff of fivefull-time kindergartenteachers and four and one-half teacheraides will be requiredto serve this enrollment. Facilities at two differentsites could be made available for housingthe kindergarten program. One is the base of anold lighthousewhich has two first floor and three secondfloor classrooms. The largest of the five rooms isonly 740 square feetand the smallest is 156 squarefeet. The limited size ofthe classrooms, the two-storystructure and the 1i:slated playground spaceavailable around it makethis a very undesirable place for akindergarten program.

The second facilitywhich could be madeavailable for a kindergarten is aquonset building whichis located a few hundredyards from theByrd School. The quonset presentlyhouses a privatepre-school program and contains oneclassroom, which is of sufficient size for akindergarten classroom. Both the exterior and interiorof the building are ingood available condition. A small fencedplayground area is around the building;but it needs to beequipped.

88 No site is available onthe base for the location of kindergarten classroomsat present. It is possible that a site might beavailable on which four portable kindergarten classroomscould be installed by1969-70, but it mould firsthave to be cleared ofwhat is presently on it and designatedfor school use.

It is recommended thatthe one available classroom be utilized forkindergarten and that four relocatable kindergarten classrooms orequivalent permanent construction be installed on anavailable site to be determined at a future date. In addition, twokindergarten playgrounds shouldbe developed adjacent tothe classroom units at each site.

Yokosuka Dependents Schools

The Daniel JCallsicrhan and the SullivanElements Schoo areoth loca eat the S. eet ctiv t es Complex at Yokosuka, Japan. The Callaghan School is located in the NagaiDependent Housing Area andthe Sullivan School is located onthe naval base proper. The area is subject tohigh winds resulting from typhoons.

The projected kindergartenenrollment for the 1969-70 school year for the twoattendance centers is 240 pupils, 75 at CallaghanSchool and 165 at Sullivan School. A staff of fivefull-time kindergartenteachers and fiveteacher aides will berequired to operate the program.

The Daniel J. CallaghanSchool has no classroom facilities available for akindergarten program, but has a 47,250 squarefoot site available nearthe school. This would be more thanadequate for two permanent classrooms or two relocatablekindergarten units.

Sullivan School has twoclassrooms available in Building J-200 whichcould house a kindergarten program.These facilities arepresently undergoing remodeling for the1967-68 school year. No other facilities are availablein or near theSullivan School, and no additionalsite is presentlyavailable on the navalbase proper. It is feasible thatthe additional two kindergartenclassrooms needed couldbe located at the CallaghanSchool in the NagaiDependent

89 The CallaghanSchool islocated eight Housing Area. and students are miles from theSullivan School between the twoschools in order presentlytransported enrollments at a to keepeach school'sclassroom The availablesite atCallaghan reasonable level. classroom units, could accommodatethe additional that the twoavail- In summary,it is recommended classrooms atSullivan beutilized able kindergarten relocatable kinder- forkindergarten, andthat three orequivalent permanentconstruction garten classrooms site near theCallaghan be installed onthe available should bedeveloped at School. Enclosed playgrounds the CallaghanSchool, the SullivanSchool and at

Yokota DependentsSchools Elementary Schoolsare lo- The Yokotaand Hamura Air Base, afew mileswest of Tokyo, cated at Yokota and one- The twoschools areapproximately one Japan. ranges from ahigh half milesapart. The temperature 15 degreesduring the year. of 95 degreesto a low of is precipitation is60 inches and the area The annual typhoons. subject to highwinds fromoccasional the Yokota kindergartenenrollment at The projected 420 pupils. the 1969-70school year is centers for program forthis number The operationof a kindergarten nine full-timekindergarten of pupilswill require Facility eight andone-half teacheraides. teachers and enrollment isnine requirements forthe projected kindergartenclassrooms. available in1969 only"facility whichmight be The is the wingof the Yokota for thekindergarten program which housesthe primarygrades Elementary School will be available (Building 1240A). These classrooms in enrollmentat the only if thereis a decrease condition whichis notforecast attendance center, a officials, and military anddependent school by Yokota classrooms second incrementof relocatable if the It is doubtfulthat arereceived at theHamura site. will beinstalled by1969, since the these classrooms or been first incrementhas notreceived approval funded, relocatable unitsis The only adequatesite for It isrecommended the 20 acresat the Hamurasite.

90 orequivalent permanent that ninerelocatable units installed on theHamura site andthat construction be playgrounds be enclosedkindergarten three adequate, three units. developed, oneadjacent to every

2. District IRequirements kindergarten pro- Requirements forestablishing kindergarten enroll- grams to servethe projected pupils in GroupI schools,District I, ment of 3,201 four majorclassi- Pacific Area, arecategorized under Tables 1, 2,3, and 4identify require- fications. the classification andTable 5 summarizes ments by District. total estimatedcosts for the of 69 Table 1 indicatesapersonnel requirement 66 i teacheraides at an kindergartenteachers and estimated annualcost of$758,400,00. that the totalestimated cost Table 2 indicates instructional classroomequipment and of recommended classrooms is262,203.00, material requiredfor 69 that042,770.00 will berequired Table 3 indicates to serve the pro- to providethe 69classrooms needed enrollment. This amountincludes jectedkindergarten fahili- of 34 classroomsfrom existing the development kindergarten classroom ties andprovision for35 new units. playground unitswill Twenty-eightkindergarten total estimatedcost of requiredevelopment at a $60,200.00, asindicated inTable 4. that theestimated costfor Table 5 indicates kindergarten class- District I forproviding required equipment andinstructionalmaterials, roompersonnel, the developmentof needed 69 classroomfacilities, and playground areastotals$1,923,573.00. Personnel, District I, Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for TABLE 1 - Group I School ProjectedEn roll 1.6mentKdg. - ReTeachersofNumber uiredKdg. TeachersCost of Kdg. itNumber uired ofTeacher Aides TeacherCost of Aides Personnel CostTotal HakataGreenChofuChitoseItazuke Park 105105341 45 217 $ 16,200.56,700. 8,100.8,100. 21271 $ 21,000,6,000.3,000.6,000.3000. $11,100.22,200,11,100.22,200.77,700. SagamiharaMut=NarimasuJohnsonIwakuni 311289315231 40 76751 56,700.48,600.40,500. 8,100. 6*674i1 19,500,18,000.21,000,13,500. 3,000, 66,600.76,200.77,700.54000.11,100. YokosukaYokohamaTachikavaSaseboWakkanai 240224369 2497 5182 40,500.40,500.64,800.16,200. 8,100. 54i82 15,000.13,500.24,000. 1,500.6,000. 55,500.54,000.88,800.22,200, 9,600, TOTALYokota 3,201 420 69 9 #558,900. 72,900. 66* 8i $199,500. 25,500, $758,400, 98,400. Summary of for District Estimated Costs I, Pacific Area,for Classroom DOD TABLE 2 Overseas Equipment and Dependents Schools - Instructional Group I Materials Projected Enroll- Kdg. NumberClass-of Kdg. EquipmentClassroom,Cost of MaterialsCostinstruc- of tional ofInstructional ClassroomTotalEquipment and Coal. ChitoseChofu School ment1.6 341 45 Be uired rooms 127 Non -B endable $ 23,309. 3,187.6,374, B $ 1,200.4,200.endable)2endable 600. $ Materials 27,509, 3,787.7,574. JohnsonItazukeHakataGreenIwakuni Park 140105231 45 21517 15,935. 6,374.3,.187.3,187 1,200.2,700,3,900. 600.600. 18,635,27,209,3,787.3,787.7,574. MisawaSaseboSagamiharaNarimasu 315289311 97 627 2,193,26,33,30749, 1322 09 , 15,600,4,500,1,200.3,900. 22,722.27,209.29,996, 7,574. TachikawaYokosukaYokohamaWakkanai 369420240224 24 1895 15,15,,259496. 98335. 935. 3187 , 2,700.5,100.3,000. 300. 18,635,33,783.18,935 3,487, YokotaTOTAL1See Appendix C. 3,221 4See Appendix 69 D. $222,903. 28,6, $39,300. $262,203. TABLE 3 Estimated Costs of Facilities, Group I SummaryDistrict of I, Facility Pacific RequirementsArea, DOD Overseas Costand of Dependents RelocatableNumUnits er or o Schools . Total of Re uireNumberofClass- Kdg.rooms ClassroomsAvailable for Kd Classrooms1Available,Modifica-tion of EquivalentPermanentClassrooms Needed RelocatableClassrooms Cost of ClassroomFacilitiesCost ChitoseChofuGreenHakata Shool Park 1 1722 $ 1,450. 1 $ 23,472, $ 23,472,1,45o.6,000. JohnsonItazukeIwakuniMisawaNartmasu 25167 54 6,000,5,000. 300. 7272 164,304,164,3°4.46,944.46,944. 164,304,164,304,47,244,51,944. 8,50o. SagamiharaSaseboTachikawaYokohamaWakkanai 728155 8112 8,500. 439 211,248,93,888.70,416, 211,248,93,888.70,416, YokosukaYokotaTOTAL1 See Appendix 69G 9 34 $21,250. 35 '''''W17077-1P8l4E77617 Summary of CostsSite Availabilityfor District andI, PacificEstimated Area, umber o Num TABLEr o DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I Playground Development and Equipment Schoo KindergartenClassroomsRe ui ed P1Kindergarten aygrounds Be uired 1 Abailabilit Site yes andPlayground De221cpment Equipment, Cost` $ 2,150. ChofuChitoseHakataGreenIwakuniItazuke Park 1127 12 yesyes 4,300,2,150.2,150, SagamiharaSaseboNarimasuMisawaJohnson 2765 2 yesyesl 4,300. TachikawaYokotaYokosukaYokohamaWakkanai 1895 321 yesyes no 6,450.4,300.4,300,6,450,2,150, TOTAL21Site needsSeeland toAppendix isbe notexpanded E.presently to provide designated adequate to playground space. 69 28 schools. Adjacent$60,200. Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing TABLE 5 Kindergarten Program in District I, Pacific Area, Kdg.Projected Number of Kdg. DOD Overseas Dependents TotalInstruc-Equip. & Total Schools - Group I Play-Totalground Total Cost Estab- School went,Enroll-1969 roomsRequiredClass- 1 CostPersonnelTotal Material Facility tionalCost CostClassroom mentDevelop-Cost for 2,150. Programlishing$ Kdg. 17,037. HakataChitoseGreenChofuItazuke Park 105341 4545 721 $ 11,100. $ 3,787. 22,200.77,700.11,100.22,200. 27,509. 7,574.3,787. $ 1,450. $ 4,300.2,150.2,150. 109,509. 40,509.18,487.31,921+.31,924. NarimasuMisawaJohnsonIwakuni 315289231 40 1756 77,700.54,000.11,100.66,600, 18,635.27,209.22,722.3,787. 164,304.47,244.23,472. 6,000. 4,300.4,300.2,150. 140,866.273,513.218,013.82,935. WakkanaiYokohamaTachikawaSaseboSagamihara 311369224 9724 1825 76,200.88,800.22,200.54,000. 9,600. 27,209.18,635.29,996.7,574.3,487. 51,944.93,888. 8,500. 4,300.4,300.2,150.6,450. 133,746.140,018.149,151.170,823.15,237. YokosukaYokotaTOTAL 3201 420240 69 95 $758,400.$262,203. 55,500.$842,770.98,400. 33,783.18,935. 211,248.70,416. $60,200. $1,923,573.6,450. 349,881. 3. District II SchoolSite Reports

Okinawa DependentsSchools Dependents Schools onthe Island of The DOD unique situa- Okinawa in the RyukyuIslands present a Schools in other tion in comparisonto the Dependents parts of theworld. Okinawa is aschool district (District II) withinitself and covers a verysmall schools, two junior geographical area.Eight elementary high schools, and onehigh school serve asattendance centers fordependents from 121different housing areas onthe island. Okinawa is subjectto frequenttyphoons and the is approximately84 inches. The usual precipitation from a low of 50 temperature duringthe year ranges high of95degrees. Air conditioning degrees to a located in would bedesirable inschool facilities this area. enrollment is expected The 1967-68 school year students, whichwill severelyovercrowd to be 12,000 1500 students most of thefacilitieez An additional attendance are expectedin 1968-69. Each year the boundaries arealtered so thatmaximum centers and As a result utilization offacilities can beobtained. location of allelementary of thissituation, the exact attendance centers asof 1969 cannotbe determined at this time. centers are M & The presentelementary attendance #1 at Kadena AirBase, K Primary,Kadena Elementary and Naha-AdamsElementary atNaha Air Tyler Primary, Terrace, Ere-roy Base, SukiranElementary at Kishaba Elementary at CampMercy, and CampKue Primary at facilities hasclassrooms Camp Sukiran. None of these In additionto the above available forkindergarten. 1600 facilities, a newelementary schooldesigned for scheduled to openat theMaohnato-Naha students is will provide ALousing Area in1969. The new school relief for thepresent elementary little enrollment projected growth centers andwill barelyaccommodate the during the nexttwo years. kindergartenenrollment forthe The projected If the 1969-70 school year onOkinawa is 2270pupils. continues duringthe present schoolenrollment growth conservative. next two years,this figurecould be

97 To house akindergarten programfor 2,270 pupils, teachers and 45i a total of46 full-time kindergarten teacher aides to assistthem.

After conferringwith the three SchoolsOfficers and DependentsSchools officials, itis recommended that five kindergartenattendance centers wouldbest serve the needsof the district. The suggested locations of thesecenters and supportingrationale follow:

1. Fifteen relocatablekindergarten classrooms or(See Appendix F) equivalentpermanent construction should be locatedat Kadena AirBase, as close to the presentelementary attendance centers as possible. It would be desirablethat the 15 classrooms bedivided between twosites, seven on oneand eight onanother. One cluster should be operated inconjunction with M &K Primary School andthe second clusterwith Kadena Elementary School #2. Kadena Elementary#1 houses grades 4-6 only. Two independentkindergarten playgrounds should beprovided for the cluster of seven classroomsand three with thecluster of nine classrooms.

2. Ten relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) orequivalent permanentconstruction should belocated near the newMachinato- Naha ElementarySchool, which is tobe opened in 1969. This school willbe centrally located within a large numberof housing units, will always be designated asan elementaryattendance center, and willnot be subjectto a year to year change of use as aresome of theolder attendance centers. Three independent,enclosed kindergarten playgrounds shouldbe provided forthe cluster. (See 3. Ten relocatablekindergarten classrooms Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction should be locatedat Naha Air Base nearthe Tyler Elementary School,which is one of thelargest elementary attendancecenters and willcontinue to be used as suchin future years. The site required for the tenkindergarten classroomsand playground space isavailable across thestreet from Tyler School,behind the newelementary school site. Three enclosedkindergarten playgrounds should be provided forthe cluster ofclassrooms.

98 It would be very undesirable for the kindergarten classrooms to be located near and in conjunction with the Naha-Adams Elementary School, since the school houses only grades 4-6. In addition, the facilities at Naha-Adams are substandard and will be replaced on a more desirable site when programming allows.

4. Ten relocatable kindergarten units or equivalent permanent construction should be located near and'in conjunction with the Sukiran Elementary School at Kishaba Terrace on Camp Sukiran. Three enclosed kindergarten playgrounds should be provided for the cluster of classrooms.The Sukiran Elementary School is a new and adequate facility which will continue to be used as an elementary center. It is also centrally located in relation to a large dependent population. A second elementary school, (Camp Kue Primary), will be opened on Camp Sukiran in the fall of1967. This school will be housed in classrooms located in connected temporary office buildings and the permanence of this facility as an attendance center is unknown. Due to the nature of this cent: r, it is recommended that the kindergarten complex be located on available sites adjacent to or near Sukiran Elem- entary School.

5. One relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction should be located at Chinen. An enclosed playground should be provided. Chinen is a small military installation which is located in an iso- lated area, and the four other kindergartencenters would not be accessible to thechildren living on the installation. There are presently enough kindergarten age children on the installation to support one kindergarten session.

The Camp Mercy ANiementary School is notrecommended as a location for akindergarten attendance area because this school could be replaced at another site in the next few years.No housing units are located on Camp Mercy and the present elementary facilities there are substandard.

4. District II Requirements

99 programs Reouirements forestablishing kindergarten projected kindergartenenrollment of to serve the District II, Pac "fic 2,270 pupils inGroup I schools, categorized underfour majorclassifications. Area, are requirements by classi- Tables 6, 7, 8,and 9 identify fication and Table10 summarizesthe total estimated costs for theDistrict. of 46 Table 6 indicates apersonnel requirement aides at an es- kindergarten teachersand 451 teacher timated annualcost of$509,100.00.

Table 7 indicatesthat the totalestimated cost and instructional of recommendedclassroom equipment is $173,902.00. material requiredfor 46 classrooms

Table 8 indicatesthat$1,093,512.00 will be re- needed to serve quired to providethe 46 classrooms This amount the projectedkindergartenenrollment. development of 0classrooms fromexisting inclr'es the class- facilities andprovision for46 new kindergarten room units. will need Fifteen kindergartenplayground units $32,250.00, to be developedat a totalestimated cost of as indicatedin Table 9. cost for Table 10 indicatesthat the estimated District II forproviding requiredkindergarten class- personnel, equipmentand instructionalmaterials, room of needed 46 classroom facilities,and the development playground areastotals$1,808,764.00.

Reports 5. District IIISchool Site

School is located The John PaulJones Elementary Point Naval Base nearManila in theRepublic on Sangley area issubject of the Philippines. The geographical rainfall. The to typhoons,high humidity,and heavy the year rangesfrom a low of66 temperature during is degrees to a highof 105 degrees. Air conditioning recommended for allfacilities atSangley Point.

100 Summary of Personnel Requirements and TABLE 6 Estimated Costs Schools - forGroup I Personnel, District Enroll- Kdg, II, PacificNumberof Kdg, Area,Cost DOD of Overseas DependentsTeacherNumber of Aides CostTeacher of Personnel Total KadenaChinen School Tele350 20 Teachers 17 Teachers $ 8,100,Kdg.56,700, Re uired 7 Aides 21,000, 1,500. Cost77,700. 9,600, Machinato-SukiranM Tyler& K PrimaryNaha 500400500 1010 8 64,800,81,000.81,000. 1010 8 24,000,30,000,30,000,30,000, 111,000.111,000.88,800. TOTAL 2270 46 $372,600, 45* $136,500. $509,100. a.t.n4 ti..Wbs4~.YMi Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom TABLE 7 Equipment and Instructional Materials for District II, Projected Kdg, Pacific Area, DOD Overseas ofNumber Kdg. ClassroomCost of Dependents Schools - Group CostInstruc- of of ClassroomTotal Cost I School Enroll- ment,1969 20 RequiredClass- rooms 1 ExpendableEquipment$ (Non - 3,187. )1 (Expendable Materials$ tional 300. 2 EquipmentInstructional and $Materials 3,487. ChinenMMachinato-Kadena & K Naha 500350 lo 78 22,309.31,870. 6,000.4,200,4,800. 26,509.30,296.37,870. SukiranTyler Primary 400500500 1 1010 31,870.25,496.31,870. 6,000.6,000, 37,87037,870. TOTAL2See1See Appendix D.C. 2,270 46 $146,6o2, 327,300. $173,902. District II,Summary Pacific of FacilityArea, DOD Requirements Overseas Dependents and Estimated Schools Costs - Group of TABLE 8 Facilities, I Class- ofNumber Kdg. Classrooms of Avail.cationModifi-Cost of EquivalentRelocatablePermanentUnitsNumber orof eatableCost of Relo- Cost of Total KadenaChinen School Re uired rooms 71 Available for Kd, roomsClass- 1 Classrooms Needel 71 $ roomsClass-166,404.23,772, 2 FacilitiesClassroom$ 166,40.23,772. TylerSukiranMachinato-M & K PrimaryNaha 10 8 10 8 237.720.237,720,190,176, 237,720.190,176.237,720, TOTAL CostSee Appendix estimate G. includes air conditioning. 46 46 $1,093,512. $1,093,512 TABLE 9 Playground Development and Equipment I Summary Costs for of Site DistrictKindergarten II, Num er Availability 3r."-NBEE;1731. Pacific Area, Kindergartenand PlaygroundsEstimated DOD Overseas Site Dependents Playground Schools - Group Equipment KadenaChinen School Classrooms 17 12 yesyes1 &Dey23o2Lnenn....tCost $ 2,150. 4,300,6,450. Machinato-M Tyler&Suk K iran NahaPrimary 1010 8 333 yesyes 6,450.6,450.6,450, TOTALi2 SeeSubject Appendix to verification E. 46 15 02,250. in District II, Pacific Area, Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing Kindergarten Program DOD Overseas DependentsTABLE Schools 10 - Group I ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg. TOMSClass.Numbereof uKdg. Personnel Total Equip.MaterialInstruc- &tionalTota Classroom FacilityTotal Co it Y Develop-Tota groundPlay- mentCo t forTotal Estab- Costlishing Kdg. KadenaChinenMMachinator. & K Naha 500350 20 10 17 $ 111,000,77,700. 9,600. $ 3p487 $261.0937,870. 237,720. 23,772. $ 2,150, 6,45o,4,300, $ 274,913.393,04o.39,009. TylerSukiran Primary 500400 10 8 111,000.111,000,88,800. 37,870,30,296, ON(.190, 9720. 6) 6,450.6,450,6,45o, 393,040.315,722. TOTAL 2,270 46 $509.100.$173.902.$1,093,512. $32,250. $1,808,764. The projected kindergarten enrollment 4."17the Sangley Point School for the1969-70 school year is 72 pupils.A staff of two full-time kindergarten teachers and one and one-half teacher aideswill be required to operate the program. Two kindergarten classrooms will be required.

No classrooms are presently available onthe base for a kindergarten programand it is the opinion of Sangley Point school officialsthat none will be available in 1969. A limited site adjacent to theschool is available and could accommodatetwo classrooms and a limitedkindergarten playground. It is recommended that two relocatable kindergartenclassrooms, (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction be installed on the available site, and that anenclosed kindergarten playground be developedadjacent to them.

San Miguel Dependents Schools

The Oliver &lard Perry.ElementaryAchoolis located on the San MigUel U. S. NavalCommunication Station which is near the city ofSan Antonio on the Island of Luzon in the Republic ofthe Philippines. The temperature ranges during the year from alow of 75 degrees to a high of 100 degrees. Precipitation during the year averages approximately140 inches. High temperatures and heavy rainfall throughoutthe year cause excessive humidity, which increasesmaintenance requirements on facilities. Air conditioning should be included in all facilities.

The projected kindergartenenrollment for the Perry Elementary Schoolduring the 1969-70 school year is 55 pupils. A staff of one full-timekindergarten teacher and one teacher aide toassist her will be required to operate the kindergarten program. One kindergarten classroom will berequired.

The present school facility at theStation contains two classrooms which couldbe made available for a kindergarten programin 1969, but utilization of either of these facilities forthe kindergarten could overcrowd the regular elementary classrooms. The two available classrooms contain only450 square feet each, which is substandard for akindergarten program. Due to these circumstances, itis recommended that a

106 relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F), or equivalent permanent construction, be provided near the present school. An adequate site is available adjacent to the school for the classroom and a fenced kindergarten playground area.

Subic Bay Dependents Schools

The George Dewe ElementarSchool is located on the . . vaBase at u is y in the Republic of the Philippines. During the year the temperature ranges from a low of 75 degrees to a high of 95 degrees. The average annual precipitation is 140 inches and the area is subject to typhoons. Air conditioning should be provided for facilities in this area.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the Dewey Elementary School during the 1969-70 school year is 209. Personnel requirements to staff a program for the projected enrollment include four full-time kindergarten teachers and four teacher aides. Four kindergarten classrooms will be required.

No classrooms are presently available nor will any be available for kindergarten in1969. An unused site is available adjacent to the north side of the present building which could be utilized as a site for four kindergarten classrooms. It is recommended that four relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F), or equivalent permanent construction, be installed on the available site. Due to the size of the site, 7000 square feet, only a limited playground for the kindergarten will be available after erection of the units.

Wainwright Dependents Schools

*The Jonathan M. Wainwright is located in Tainan on the island of Taiwan and serves grade levels 1 through 12. The mean temperature in this geographical area is approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit, with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 67 degrees. The mean precipitation is 72.5 inches and it should be noted that the area experiences occasional typhoons and earthquakes.

107 The projectedkindergarten enrollmentfor this Based on area is84 pupils as ofSeptember, 1969. classrooms will be this projection,2 kindergarten required to servethis pupilpopulation. No class- and rooms canbe made availablefor kindergarten use are availablefor no otherappropriate facilities Therefore, it is recommended possible conversion. equiva- that 2 relocatablekindergarten classrooms, or lent permanentconstruction, meetingappropriate structural specifications,(See Appendix F) be provided to meet this need.A kindergartenplayground should be developedadjacent to the units.

The availabilityof sites presents aserious problem. The present schoolsite is inadequate in terms of size and,therefore, it would be necessary implement a kindergarten to acquireadditional land to adja- program. If such land isnot readily available cent to the presentschool facility, thealternative would be to locatethe kindergarten program onthe nearby Tainan AirStation, where a sitecould be made available for this purpose.

Staffing requirementsfor implementationof a kindergarten atWainwright include twofull-time kinder- teacher aides. garten teachersand one and one-half

Clark Air Force BaseDependents Schools

The WurtsmithElementary School islocated on the Clark Air ForceBase on theIsland of Luzon in Republic of thePhilippines. The temperature range during the yearin this area is alow of 70 degrees and a high of104 degrees. The annual precipitation and the areareceives high windsfrom is 76 inches facil- typhoons. Air conditioningis recommended for ities located inthis area. for Wurt- The projectedkindergarten enrollment 1969-70 school year smith ElementarySchool during the schools has is 1200 pupils. Enrollment at bile Base increased at a rate of700-900 students per yearthe growth past three yearsand it isanticipated that some will continue to occur. The 1200 pupilkindergarten projection has takenthe growth rate intoaccount and is considered tobe an accurateestimate by school officials.

108 A staff of24 full-time kindergartenteachers and 24 teacher aides will berequired to staff thekindergarten program. Adequate housing forthe program requires 24 kindergartenclassrooms.

Buildings 3095,3096, 3097, 3099 could be made available for kindergartenin 1969. Each of the buildings consists of twosteel quonsets connectedby restroom facilities. Each building containsfour classrooms of560 square feet each, an areawhich is too small to serve as akindergarten. In addition, all of the quaonsets wouldneed new floors, interiorwalls, lighting improvements, newrestroom facilities, andair conditioning. Upon completion ofthe above modifications, the classroomswould still be too small. The end results would notjustify the cost and itis recommended that thesefacilities not be used for kindergartens.

It is recommendedthat 24 relocatablekindergarten classrooms or equivalentpermanent construction(See Appendix F) be providedto house thekindergarten pro- available for gram. Two sites couldpossibly be made the classrooms. One would be whereBuildings 3095, 3096, 3097, 3099 presentlystand. If these quonsets wereremoved, 34,000 squarefeet of site would be classrooms should be lo- available. Ten kindergarten cated on part ofthe site and the remainingpart should be utilized forthese kindergartenplaygrounds.

The second sitewould be adjacent tothe school grounds on the westside. This open area is not presently allocatedto the school, butit is possible that it couldbe obtained. This area would easily accommodate the remaining14 relocatable classrooms or equivalentpermanent constructionand four enclosed kindergarten playgrounds.

If a site can bemade available, itis strongly recommended that therequired kindergartenunits be decentralized and thatseveral of theclassrooms be sited adjacent tothe newly completedelementary facil- locations on the in- ity and/or atother appropriate stallation.

6. District III Re uirements

Requirements forestablishing kindergarten programs to servethe projectedkindergarten enrollment 109 of 1620 pupils in GroupI schools, District III, Pacific Area, are categorizedunder four major classifications. Tables 11, 12, 13, and 14identify requirements by classificationand Table 15 summarizes the total estimated costsfor the District.

Table 11 indicates a personnelrequirement of 33 kindergarten teachersand 32 teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of$363,300.00.

Table 12 indicates that thetotal estimated cost of recommended classroomequipment and instructional material required for 33classrooms is$124,371.00.

Table 13 indicates that$760,404.00 will be required to provide the 33classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergartenenrollment. This amount includes the development of0 classrooms from existing facilities and provision for33 new kindergarten classroom units.

Eleven kindergarten playgroundunits will require development at a totalestimated cost of$23,650.00, as indicated inTable 14.

Table 15 indicates that theestimated cost for District III for providingrequired kindergarten classroom personnel,equipment and instructionalmaterials, 33 classroom facilities,and the development ofneeded playground areas totals$1,271,725.00.

7. District IV School SiteReports

Puson Dependents Schools

*The Puson American ElementarySchool is located on a UnitedStates military installationat Puson, South Korea. The projectedkindergarten enrollment for the PusonElementary School during :the1969-70 school year is 25 pupils. One kindergarten classroom will be required to housethe program. Personnel requirements include one full-timekindergarten teacher and one part-time teacheraide.

No adequate facility for akindergarten is presently available at the elementaryschool or on the installatia4 but a regular elementary classroomof 720 square feet

110 Requirements and Estimated TABLE 11 Costs for Personnel, District III, Summary ofProjected PersonnelEnroll- Kdg. ofNumber Kdg. Pacific Area, DOD Cost of Overseas NumberDependents ofTeacher Schools . Cost of TotalGroup I SanSangley Miguel Point School ment,1 65572 Teachers 12 Teachers$ 16,200. Kdg. 8,100. Required Aides 1 $ 4,500.Teacher Aides3,000. 4 20,700.Personnel 44,400.11,100.Cost ClarkSubicWainwright AirBay Base 1200 209 84 214, 2/4. 194,400.16,200.32,400. 214, '1 72,000.12,000. 4,500. 266,400. 20,700.

TOTAL 1620 33 $267,300. Nnamipm...... aronegwo 32 $96,000, $363,300, Summary of Estimated forCosts District for Classroom III, Pacific Equipment Area, and DOD Instructional Overseas Dependents Materials Schools - Group I TABLE 12 ProjectedEnroll-ment,Kdg. roomsClass-Numberof Kdg. EquipmentClassroomCost of CostMaterialsInstruc- of tional Instructionalof ClassroomTotal CostEquipment and SubicSanSangley Miguel Bay Point School 1 6 209 5572 Re uired 12 Non-Ex endable 1 $ 12,748. 3,187.6,374. 2,400. 600.900. $Materials 15,148. 3,787.7,274. ClarkWainwright AirBase 1200 84 214. 2 76,488. 6,374. 14,400. 900. 90,888. 7,274. 21SeeTOTAL AppendixSee AppendixC. D. 1620 33 $105,171. $19,200...... 1.1....=0 $124,371, District III, PacificSummary Area, of Facility Requirements and Estimated DOD Overseaa Dependents TABLE 13 Costs of Facilities, Schools - Group I llumblwrof Kds. Classrooms of Avail. CostcationModifi- of EquivalentRelocatableNumberPermanentUnits ofor Costeatable of Relo- Cost of Total Sangley Point Soho° roomsClass- Available Class- 1 Classrooms Needed 2 roomsClass 2 ClassroomFacilities SubicClarkWainwrightSan Miguel Bay AirBase 24 12 24 )4,21 $ 47,544.570,528.23,472.23,772.95,088. $ 47,544.570,528.23,472.95,088.23,772. 2TOTAL1See AppendixCost G.estimate includes 33 air conditioning. 33 $76o0404. $70,404. SummaryCosts for of DistrictSite Availability III, Number of Pacific Area, DOD andNumber Estimated. of TABLE 14 Overseas PlaygroundDependents DevelopmentSchools - and. Equipment Group I Sangley Point Schbol KindergartenClassroomsRe ui ed 2 PlaygroundsKindergartenRe uired 1 Availabilit Site yes 2 Playground& Development Equipmetit Cost $ 2,150. WainwrightSanClarkSubic Miguel BayAirBase 24 241 117 yes,,yes3noyes2 15,050.2,150.2,150. TOTAL 33 11 $23,650. 21See3 PartaThe limited availableof the site site is will Appendix E. amount of site will be not presently designated accommodate the kindergarten left for a playground. to the Dependents classroom units, but only Schools. Summary of Estimated Costs forPacific Area, DOD TABLE 15 EstablishingOverseas Dependents Kindergarten Schools - Group I Program in District III, Projected. Enroll- Kdg, NumberClass-of Kdg. Total Equip.Instruc- &Totaltional Classroom Total Develop-TotalPlay-ground ment Totalforlishing Estab-Cost Kdg. Sangley School ment,1 6 _.9 Required rooms 2 Personnel$ 20,700, Cost Material Cost Facility Cost Cost2,150. $ Program 77,668. SanClarkWainwrightSubic Miguel AirBayPointBase 1200 209 7284 24 412 266,400.20,700.44,400.11,100. $ 7,274. $ 47,544.15,148.90,888. 7,274.3,787. 570,528.23,472,95,088.23,772. $ 15,050.2,150,2,150. 156,786.942,866.40,809.53,596. TOTAL 1620 33 $363,300. $124,371. $760,404. 23,650. $1,271,725. will be available in1969. Although the classroom does not meet the squarefootage standard for akindergarten facility, it couldadequately house the programif the enrollment would be splitinto two sessions, 12 inthe morning and 13 in theafternoon. The condition of the classroom is good andmeets all of the specifications for a kindergarten exceptthe square footage requirement. It is suggested thatthe regular elementary classroom be converted to use as akindergarten class. room in1969 and that the enrollment be splitbetween two sessions, neither ofwhich should exceed a maximum of 17 pupils. A kindergarten playgroundshould be developed adjacent to thebuilding.

Seoul Dependents Schools

*The Seoul AmericanElementary School is located on a U. S.Army installation atSeoul, South Korea. No climatic conditionsprevail in the area whichrequire special design and constructionspecifications for buildings.

The projected kindergartenenrollment for the Seoul Elementary School duringthe 1969-70 school year is 144 pupils. A total of threekindergarten classrooms will be requiredto house the programadequately. Personnel requirementsinclude three full-time kindergarten teachers andthree teacher aides. No facilities for housing akindergarten program are availableat the school or onthe installation. An available site islocated approximately 200feet from the present elementaryschool. The site is large enough to accommodatethree classrooms, but onlylimited kindergarten playground spacewill be available because part of the site isrequired for the elementaryschool playground. It is recommendedthat three relocatable kindergarten classrooms orequivalent permanent construction (See AppendixF) be installed on the available site. A limited kindergartenplayground should be developed adjacent to thethree units,

akepaSep_a_.,dents.Schools *The :mu American ElementarySchool is located on a UnitedStates militaryinstallation at Taegu,

116 South Korea. No climatic conditions prevail in the area which require special design specifications for school facilities.The projected kindergarten enrollment for the 1969-70 school year is 25 pupils. One kindergarten classroom will be required to house the program and the personnel requirements include one full- time kindergarten teacher and a one-half time teacher aide. J.

The present elementary school will not have space available to house a kinlergarten program in 1969, but adequate classroom space will be available ina building one block from the school. This facility presently houses a pre- school program and the available classroom meets the educational specifications for a kindergarten. In addition, adequate playground space is available adjacent to the building. It is recommended that the available classroom located one block from the present elementary school oe utilized as a kindergarten classroom and that an adjacent playground area be enclosed and developed.

8. District IV Requirements

Requirements for establishing kindergarten programs to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment of 194 pupils in Group I Schools, District IV, Pacific Area, are categorized under four major classifications. Tables 16, 17, 18, and 19 identify requirements by classification and Table 20 summarizes the total estimated costs for the District.

Table 16 indicates a personnel requirement of 5 kindergarten teachers and 4i teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of $54,000.00.

Table 17 indicates that the total estimated cost of recommended classroom equipment and instructional material required for 5 classrooms is $18,335.00.

Table 18 indicates that $70,416.00 will be required to provide the 5 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment. This amount includes the development of 2 classrooms from existing facilities and provision for 3 new kindergarten classroom units.

117 Summary of Personnel Requirements and EstimatedArea, DOD Costs OverseasTABLE for 16 Dependents Schools - Group I Personnel, District IV, Pacific ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg. Teachers Numberof Kdg, Cost of Kdg. Number ofTeacher Aides TeacherCost of Personnel Total TaeguSeoulPusan School 16 144 25 Re uired 13 Teachers$ 8,100. 24,300. 8,100. Re uired. 1 $ 3,000.Aides 1,500.9,000. $11,100.33,300.9,600.Cost TOTAL 194 5 $40,5o o. 42 $13,500. $54,000, Summary of Estimated for District IV, Pacific Costs for Area, DOD Overseas Classroom Equipment TABLE 17 Dependehts Schools - and Instructional Group I Materials 4 Projected Enroll- Kdg, NumberClass-of Kdg. ClassroomEquipmentCost of CostMaterialsInstruc- of tional ofInstructional ClassroomTotalEquipment Cost and SchoolPusanTaeguSeoul ment,1262. 144 25 Re uired rooms 13 t 9,561,3,187.3,187. (Expendable)$ 1,800. 300.300. 2 Materials $ 3,487. 11,361. 3,487. TOTAL21See AppendixSee AppendixC. D. 194 5 $15,935. 400. $18,335. TABLE 18 District IV,Summary Pacific of Facility Area,Requirements DOD Overseas and Estimated Costs Cost of DependentsRelocatable Schools - Group Iumero of Facilities, School Re uiredroomsClass-ofNumber Kdg. AvailableClassroomsfor Kq: Modifi-roomsClass-cationof Avail. PermanentClassroomsEquivalentUnitsNeeded or CostClass-catable of roomsRelo- ClassroomFacilitiesCost of Total TaeguSeoulPusan 12.3 13. 3 470,416 $70,416. TOTALS1See Appendix G. 5 2 3 $70,416. $70,416. TABLE 19 Summary ofCosts Site forAvailability District IV,and PacificEstimated Area, Playground DOD Overseas Development Dependents and EquipmentSchools - Group I Kindergarten Number 'If Kindergarten Number of Site Playground Equipment SchoolTaeguSeoulPusan ClassroomsRe uired 31 PlaygroundsRe uired 1 Availability yes & Development Costl $2,150. 2,150. TOTAL2 amountTheSee Appendixavailable of the E. site will beaccommodate left for athe kindergarten classroom units,playground. but only a limited 5 3 $6,45o. IMINION111.1111M for EstablishingTABLE 20 Kindergarten Program I in District IV, Summary of AmmINIMIIIIMIIM11111 Estimated Costs Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group Total Projected Enroll- ment,Kdg, NumberroomsClass-of Kds. Personnel TotalCost Instruc-Equip.Material &tional Cost FacilityClassroomTotal 0 st Develop- ground mentPlay-Cost TotalEstacn4-*Kdg,, Cyst fnr SchoolTaeguSeoulPusan 1919 144 252.5 Required 13 $11,100. 33,300. 9,600. $ 3,487. 11,361. 3,487. $70,416. $2,150. 2,150.2,150, $ 16,737.117,227. 15,237.

TOTAL 194 5 asemmemetwasarINI*MMININSI.... $54,000. $18,335. $70,416. NINIMMINIIMMIN.11.11111 $6,450. $149,201. AnowlmImUnrow Three kindergarten playground units will require development at a total estimated cost of $6,450.00, as indicated in Table 19.

Table 20 indicates that the estimated cost for District IV for providing required kindergarten classroom personnel, equipment and instructional materials, 5 classroom facilities, and, the development of needed playground areas totals 4149,201.00.

9. District V School Site Re ort

Midway Islands Dependents Schools 8111non.School is located on Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean. Due to its location, the administration of the school program falls under the direct supervision of the Area Superintendent, Pacific, located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the George Cannon School, as of September, 1969, is 25 pupils and would require one kindergarten classroom, one full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide. Although one elementary classroom can be made available for use of a kindergarten, its dimensions of 301 x 231 would indicate that it should not house more than 15 kindergarten youngsters. Therefore, it is recommended that the projected enrollment be served by conducting two kindergarten sessions (one morning and one afternoon), with enrollment in each section not to exceed 15 pupils due to existing space limitations.

The available room requires installation of running water, wall and ceiling repairs and painting, but no major structural modifications. Chalkboard in excess of 4 linear feet and tackboard in excess of 8 linear feet exist in the room at present.

The availability of playground space for exclusive use of kindergarten children, as required by specifica- tion, presents a problem. However, it is believed that space could be identified for this use, although this would require .some realignment of the present primary playground area.

Although this facility does not provide an optimum situation, it is the judgment of the project staff,

123 based on available data,that an effectivekindergarten program could beconducted in this physicalsetting.

10. District V Requirements,

Requirements for establishingkindergarten programs to servethe projected kindergartenenrollment of 25 pupils in GroupI schools, District V,Pacific Area, are categorized underfour major classifications. Tables 21, 22, 23, and24 identify requirements by classification and Table 25summarizes the total estimated costs for theDistrict.

Table 21 indicates apersonnel requirement of 1 kindergarten teacher and 1 teacheraide at an estimated annual cost of$11,100.00.

Table 22 indicates thatthe total estimated cost of recommended classroomequipment and instructional material required for 1classroom is$3,487.00.

Table 23 indicates that$450.00 will be required to provide the 1 classroomneeded to serve the projected kindergartenenrollment. This amount includes the development of 1classroom from existingfacilities.

One kindergartenplayground unit will requiredevelopment at a total estimatedcost of $2,150.00, as indicated in Table24.

Table 25 indicates thatthe estimated cost for District V for providingrequired kindergarten classroom personnel,equipment and instructionalmaterials, 1 classroom, and thedevelopment of the neededplay- ground area totals$17,187.00. Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for TABLE 21 Personnel, District V, Pacific Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools ProjectedEnroll- Kdg. Numberof Kdg. Cost of Number ofTeacher Cost of - Group I Total Midway SchoolIsland ment,120 25 ReaTeachers ired 1 Teachers' $8,100. Kdg. Re uired Aides 1 Teacher$3,000.Aides Personnel$11,100. Cost Summary of Estimated Costs for forClassroom District Equipment V, Pacific and Area,Instructional DOD Overseas Materials Dependents Schools TABLE 22 - Group I To a Cost School Enroll- ment,lKdg. Numberof Kdg. roomsClass- ClassroomEquipmentCost of (Expend able MaterialsInstruc-Cost of tional 2 Instructionalof Classroom MaterialsEquipment and Midway21See AppendixSeeIsland Appendix C. D. 25 1 $3,187. $300. DistrictSummary of V, Facility Pacific RequirementsArea, DOD TABLE 23 Overseas Dependents Schools - andGrcnp Estimated I Costs of Facilities, Numberof Kdg. Modifi-Costcation of EquivalentRelocatableUnits or II er o Costeatable of Relo- Total Midway School RequiredClass-rooms AvailableClassroomsfor Kdg. roomslClass-of Avail. ClassroomsPermanent Needed Class- rooms FacilitiesClassroomCost of $450, 1See Island Appendix G. 1 1 $450, Summary of Site District V, Availability and Pacific Area, Estimated Playground TABLE DOD Overseas 24, Dependents Schools - Development and EquipmentGroup I School Costs for KindergartenClassroomsNumberRe uired of PlaygroundsKindergartenNumberRewired of Availabilit Site Playground& Develo ment Costl. Equipmetit Midway1 SeeIsland Appendix E. 1 1 yes $2,150. Summary of V, Pacific Estimated Costs Area, DOD for EstablishingTABLE 25 Overseas Dependents Kindergarten Program Schools - Group I in District Projected Kdg, NumberClass-of Kdg. Total Equip.Instruc- &Totaltional Classroom Total Develop-Play-Totalground ment Establishingsta for Midway SchoolIsland Enroll- ment,1 6 25 Requiredrooms 1 Personnel$11,100, Material $3,487.Cost Facility Cost$450 $2,150._Cost K::: Program 11. Pacific Area Requirements

Requirements for establishingkindergarten programs to serve thePacific Area projected kindergarten enrollment of 7,310 pupils in Group Ischools are categorized under the four majorclassifications utilized in identifying district reauirements. Tables 26, 27, 28, and 29 identifyrequirements by classification and Table 30 summarizesthe total estimated costs for the entirePacific Area.

Table 26 indicates a personnelrequirement of 154 kindergarten teachers and1492 teacher aides at an estimated annualcost of $1,832,400.00.

Table 27 indicates that thetotal estimated cost of recommended classroomequipment and instructional material required for 154 classroomsis $582,298,00.

Table 28 indicates that$2,767,552,00 will be required to provide the 154 classroomsneeded to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment of7,310 pupils. This amount includes the developmentof 37 classrooms from existing facilities and provisionfor 117 new kindergarten classroom units.

Fifty-eight kindergarten playground unitswill require development at a totalestimated cost of 0124, 701.00, as indicated in Table 29.

Table 30 indicates that theestimated cost for the Pacific Area forproviding required kindergarten classroom personnel, equipmentand instructional materials, 154 classroom facilities,and the development of needed playground areastotals $5,306,950.00.

128 Summary of Personnel DOD Overseas Requirements and Dependents Schools - TABLE 26 Estimated Costs for Group I the Pacific Axes, District Projected Enroll- ment, 6 TeachersRe wiredNumberof Kdg. TeachersCost of Kdg, TeacherNumber ofAides uired TeacherCost of Aides Personnel Total Cost 320116202270 194 25 466933 15 $ 267,300,509,100,558,900. 40,5oo, 8,100. 45*66i32 14i $199,90136,50o, 13,500,86,00o, 3,000, $ 645,600,758,400.363,300. 11,100,54,cm. TOTAL 7,310 154 $1,383,900, 149i $448,500, $1,832,400. TABLE 27 Summary of Estimated for the Pacific Area, DOD Coats for Classroom Overseas Dependents Schools - Equipment and Instructional Cost of Group I dotal Cost of Classroom Materials Projected Enroll-ment,Kdg. Class-Numberroomsof Kdg. 1-EmmAp,ble ) aEquipmentClassroomCost of 4 (Expendable MaterialsInstruc-tional 2 Instructional EqUipmentMaterials and District III IVII VI 1,6203,2012,270 194 25 Required 3369 15 $222,903.105,171.146,602. 15.935. 3,187. $39,300.19,200.27,300. 2,400. 300. $262,203.124,371.173,902. 18,335. 3,487. TOTAL2i See Appendix D.C. 7,310 154 $493,798. $88,500. $582,298. TABLE 28 Summary of Facility Requirementsfor the Pacific Area, DOD CostOverseas of Dependents Schools - Group I and Estimated Costs of RelocatableNumber of Facilities 112=ipt Required Class-Numberroomsof Kdg. AvailableClassrooms of Avail.ModifClass-cation i- oomsl EquivalentClassroomsPermanentUnits or Needed ClassroomsCosteatable of Belo- FacilitiesClassroomCost of Total 66 339 15 34 012 $o 21,250. o0 450, 463335 3 $ 1,093,512. 821,520.760,404, 70,416, $ 1093,5120 842,770,760,404, 70,416, 450. TOTALI See Appendix G. 154 37 $21,700. 117 $2,745,852. $2,767,552. Summary of Site Availability and Estimated Playground Development and Equipment TABLE 29 District Coats for the Pacific Area, DOD Overseas DependentsKindergarten SchoolsClassrooms Num- Group er of IBeau/red PlaygroundsKindergartenReNum ui ered of Ava labilit Site Playground& Development Equipment Coati 334669 15 111528 13 $ 60,200. 23,650.32,250. 2,150.6,450. TOTAL1See Appendix E. 154 58 #124,700. Summary of Estimated Costs for Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Establishing Kindergarten TABLE 30 Schools - ProgramGroup I in the Pacific Projected Enroll- ment,Kdg. NumberClass-ofrooms Kdg. PersonnelTotal Equip,MaterialInstruc- &Totional a Cost ClassroomFacility TotalCost Develop-TotalgroundPlay- ment TotalKdEstablishing Cost for Pro ram 193,201 6 e ulred 69 4 Cost758,400.$262,20 .$. 842,770. 60,200. $1,923,573.1,945,264. t 1,6202,270 194 25 4633 15 645,600,363,300. 1739902 124,37111,100.54,000. 18,335 3,487 , 3,093,512. 760,404.70,416. 450. $ 23,650,32,250, 2,150.6,450. 1,271,725. 149,201. 17,187. SENIMalmOMMINIMP411111111111.TOTAL 7,310 154 $1,832,400.11582,298.112267,552.$124,700.VOIN1111111111111111011111M.M $5,306,950. C. The Atlantic Area

Dependents schools located in the general Atlantic region, including North, Central and South America,are defined by the Department of Defense as constituting the Atlantic Area and the operation and administration of these schools are the responsibility of the Secretary of the Navy. The Atlantic Area is a combination school area-district and is organized administratively asone area unit with offices in Washington, D. C. Overseas Dependents Schools are not located in Puerto Rico, the V.rgin Islands, or in the Canal Zone.

Reports on school sites not visited by members of the survey team are coded with an asterisk.

1. Atlantic Area School Site Reports

Azores Dependents Schools

The Lajas Elementary School is located on Lajes Air Force Base at Tercieria, izores, The island enjoys a mild climate; however, in the winter winds frequently reach hurricane velocity and the rainfall is heavy.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the 1969-70 school year is 190 children. It is anticipated that the base will continue with an operational staff of present size and the school enrollments will be stable. Four kindergarten classrooms will be required to house the proposed kindergarten program, Staff requirements to operate the program include four full- time kindergarten teachers and four teacher aides.

The present elementary school does not have adequate space for the existing elementary enrollment. To provide elementary classrooms, hospital annex buildings are being converted to classroom facilities. It is recommended that one available hospital annex building be converted and remodeled as a kindergarten. This would involve removing and rearranging interior partitions, installing running water and restrooms, installing appropriate lighting, adjusting window heights, refurnishing the entire facility, and making other necessary modifications to meet educational specifications (See Appendix B). Two kindergarten playgrounds should be developed, one for each two kihdergarten olaso:ooms. These should be adjacent to the kindergarten facility. 134 Bermuda Dependents Schools

*The Kindley Elementary School is located at Bamili;on on the island of Bermuda and serves as an attendance center for the dependent children of U.S. Air Force personnel. The school is located in a region in which high winds and occasionalhurricanes are experienced.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for September, 1969, is 166 pupils.Housing for this enrollment requires four kindergarten classrooms. Staff requirements include fourfull-time kindergarten teachers and three and one-halfteacher aides.

There are nco classrooms available on thebase which meet the minimum standardsfor a kindergarten. The second floor of the buildingwhich houses the dental clinic could be renovated,-but asecond story location for kindergarten classroomsis very undesirable.Adequate sites are available on thebase and it is recommended that four relocatablekindergarten classrooms or (See Appendix F) equivalentpermanent construction be provided on one of thesesites. In addition, two kindergarten playgroundsshould be developed adjacent to the classroom units. One playground will serve two classrooms.

Goose Air Base DependentsSchools

*The Goose Air Base Elementa School is located on Goose i in brador. The se ooprovides educational services for dependent children ofU. S. Air Force personnel associated with the airbase. The temperature range on the base is from -25degrees to 49 degrees Fahrenheit, and classroomfacilities must be constructed with necessaryprovisions for this low temperature condition.

The projected kindergartenenrollment for the 1969-70 school year is 147 pupils.Three kindergarten classrooms will be required. Three full-time kindergarten teachers and three teacheraides will be needed to operate the program.

No classrooms currentlyavailable meet the requirements suggested in theeducational specifications

135 (See Appendix F). Abuilaing which ispresently housing a privatepre-school program couldbe made available, but the totalinterior square footage and design areinsufficient to providetwo adequate kindergarten classrooms. The building presently has five small classroomsand the cost ofcomplete renovation would notbe justified by theend product.

It is recommendedthat three relocatablekindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) orequivalent permanent constructionbe installed on asite to be determined by local baseofficials in the future. The site should be largeenough to accommodatethe three classroom units and anadequate kindergartenplayground. In addition, thesite should be boosted as near the presentelementary school aspossible. gatgsmajkazdatiejEggial *The GuantanamoElementary School servesthe children of militaryand Department ofDefense personnel associated withGuantanamo Naval Base,Cuba. It is located in an areain which hurrieanweather conditions are commonand school facilitiesshould be constructedto meet this climaticcondition.

The projectedenrollment forkindergarten children for September,1969, is 194. This will require a minimum of fourclassrooms with 25pupils per room. Four full-timekindergarten teachersand four teacher aides will be requiredto staff the program.

There are three quonsethuts currently available that could be remodeledto meet some ofthe minimum standards for kindergartenfacilities. However, they class. are notadequate in size for25 children per Therefore, it is recommendedthat four relocatable kindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) orequivalent permanent constructionbe installed on asite to be determined by localbase officials at alater date. feature for all Air conditioningwould be a desirable kindergarten facilities inthis location. The site should be located as nearthe elementary school as possible and be largeenough to accommodatefour class- One playroom units andtwo kindergartenplaygrounds. ground area should servetwo kindergartenclassrooms.

136 Keflavik Dependents Schools

The Keflavik Elementary School serves the children ofpersonnel stationea in the area and is located at Keflavik, Iceland.The school is in a location where severe winds, sleet and snow are common weather conditions. Buildings should be designed with these conditions in mind.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the Keflavik School in 1969 is 105 pupils.Staff requirements for this number of children includes two full- time kindergarten teachers and two teacher aides to assist them. Two kindergarten classrooms will be required.

There are no facilities which meet minimum requirements for kindergarten education presently available at the station.The new elementary school building proposed for completion, in two years should have kindergarten facilities which meet the recommended educational specifications (See Appendix B) added to the present plans.The site is adequate in size for the addition of kindergarten rooms and a separate kindergarten playground.

Newfandland Dependents Schools

The A. I. Bristol Elementary School serves children of personnel in the areaand Is located at Argentiz, Newfoundland. No unusual climatic conditions which affect the structural design of buildings prevail in the area.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the 1969-70 school year is 68 pupils. Two kindergarten classroom units will be required.The faculty should include two full-time kindergarten teachersand one and one-half teacher aides.

Two rooms in the elementary building areavailable for housing a kindergarten program, butneither meets the minimum space requirements for akindergarten unit. It is recommended that two relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction be placed near the presentelementary building, with an adequate kindergartenplayground provided.

137 2. Atlantic Area Requirements

Requirements for establishing kindergarten programs to serve the projectedkindergarten enrollment of 870 pupils in Group I schools, Atlantic Area, are categorized under four major classifications.Tables 31, 32, 33, and 34 identity requirementsby classification and Table 35 summarizes the totalestimated costs for the Area.

Table 31 indicates a personnel requirement of 19 kindergarten teachers and 18 teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of $207,900.00.

Table 32 indicates that the total estimated cost of recommended classroom equipment and instructional material required for 19 classrooms is$71,353.00.

Table 33 indicates that-$378,280.00 will be required to provide the 19 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment. This amount includes the development of 4 classrooms from existing facilities and provision for 15 new kindergarten classroom units.

Nine kindergarten playground units will require development at a total estimated cost of$19,350.00, as indicated in Table34. Table 35 indicates that the estimated cost for the Atlantic Area for providing requiredkindergarten classroom personnel, equipment andinstructional materials, 19 classroom facilities,and the development of needed playground areas totals$676,883.00.

138 TABLE 31 Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for the Atlantic Area, ProjectedEnroll- Kdg. DOD OverseasNumberof Kdg.Dependents Schools Cost of TeacherNumber of - Group I Cost of Total AzoresBermuda ment,1.6 166190 TeachersBe uired 4 Teacha$ 32,400. Kdg*32,400. = Re uired Aides 34 $12,000.Teacher10,500. Aides Personnel$ 44,400. Cost42,900. NewfoundlandKeflavikGuantanamoGoose AirBase 105194147 68 23 16,200.16,200,32,400.24,300. 1*243 12,000, 4,500.6,000.9,000. 20,700.22,200.44,400.33,300, TOTAL 870 19 $153,900 18 $54,000. $207,900. Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom TABLE 32 Equipment andDependents Instructional Schools - Group IMaterials for the Atl,intic ProjectedEnroll- Kdg. Area, DOD Overseas Class-ofNumber Kdg. ClassroomCost of CostInstruc- of tional of Classroom Equipment0 and a os AzoresBermuda School ment,1.6 166190 Re uired rooms 4 Non-E endable $12,748,Equipment12,748, 1 $ 2,400.E Materials2,100. endable Instructional Materials $15,148, 14,848, GooseNewfoundlandKeflavikGuantanamo AirBase 194147105 68 23 12,748, 6,374,9,561, 1,200,1,800,2,400, 900. 11,361,15,148, 7,274,7.574. TOTAL21See AppendixSee C.Appendix D. 870 19 $60,553. $10,800. $71.353. Summary of Facilityfor the Atlantic Area, DOD OverseasRequirements and TABLE 33 Estimated CostsDependents of Schools - Facilities Group Numberof Kdg. Modifi-Costofcation Avail.of PermanentEquivalentRelocatableNumberUnits ofor Costeatable of Relo- Cost of Total AzoresBermuda School Re uiredroomsClass- 4 AvailableClassroomsfor Kd 4 roomsClass-4125,000. 1 ClassroomsNeeded 4 $ 93,888,roomsClass- FacilitiesClassroom $ 25,000. 93,888. NewfoundlandKeflavikGooseGuantanamo AirBase 243 23 46,944,46,944.95,088.470,416. 46,944.95,088.70,416.146,944. TOTAL21See AppendixIncludes G. cost for 19 air conditioning. 4 $25,000. 15 053,280, 078,280, Summary of Site Availability and Estimated PlaygroundCosts Development for the Atlantic and Equipment Area, DOD Overseas Dependents SchoolsKindergarten - Group I um er of Kindergarten um er o TABLE 311. BermudaAzores School. ClassroomsReauired 4 PlaygroundsReauired 22 Availability Site yes Playground& Development Equipmept Cost'. $ 4,300, 4,300, NewfoundlandKeflavikGuantanamoGoose AirBase 243 121 noyeno 2,150.4,300, TOTAL21See AppendixSubject to verification. E. 19 9 4119,350. Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing Kindergarten Program TABLE 35 in the Atlantic Kdg.ProjectedEnroll- Number Area, DOD Overseas Dependents SchoolsClass-of Kdg. - Group Total Equip.TotaltionalInstruc- & TotalClassroom Develop-groundTotalPlay- I forTotal Estab- Cost BermudaAzores School mentj1969 190166 Rerooms uired 4 $CostPer 44,400. 42,900. Material$15,148.Cost $14,848. FacilityCost 25,000.93,888. ment$Cost 4,300. Pro:ramlishing Kdg.$ 88,848.155,936. NewfoundlandKeflauikGuantanamoGoose AirBase 105194147 68 432 44,400.33,300.20,700.22,200. 15,148.11,361. 7,274.7,574. 7°,416.46,944.95,088. 4,300.2,150. 117,227.158,936.77,068.78,868. TOTAL 870 19 $207,900. $71,353. $378,280. $19,350. $676,883. - .rlit",-4-0.4e.1*t".1.7.',4-

D. The European Area

Dependents schools located incountries in Europe, Africa, and Asia to 900 E.Longitude are defined by the Department of Defense asconstituting the European Area, and the operation andadministration of these schools are the responsibilityof the Secretary ofthe Army, The European Area, whichhas the largest enrollment of the three dependentsschools areas, com- prises 10 school districtsand is under the direction of the Area Superintendent,European Area, with offices in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Reports on school sitesnot visited by members of the survey team arecoded with an asterisk,

1. District I School SiteReports Kenitra Dependents Schools

*The Kenitra AmericanElementari School serves the dependent childrenof Navy, other militaryand DOD personnel and is locatedat Kenitra, Morocco. It has a projectedkindergarten enrollmentfor the 1969-70 school year of 87 pupils. This enrollment will necessitate the provision oftwo classroom units. A staff of two full-time kindergartenteachers and one and one-half teacher aides will berequired to operate the program.

No rooms now available onthe base meet the minimum space requirementfor kindergarteneducation. It is recommendEd that two relocatablekindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction be located on a site as nearto the present elementary school as is feasibleand that necessary space for an enclosed kindergartenplayground be provided.

Rota Dependents Schools

*The Rota American ElementarySchool is located at Rota, Spain and servesdependent children of Navy, and otherU nitary andDOD civilian personnelassigned to this area. No climatic conditionsprevail in the area whichrequire specialstructural designs for buildings.

The projected kindergartenenrollment for the 1969-70 school year at theRota School is 219children. to operatethe programinclude five Staff requirements and four andone-half full-timekindergarten teachers Five kindergartenclass- teacher aidesto assistthem. rooms willbe required. available in Adequate classroomswill not be site is availableacross the 1969, but an unlimited that five street from theschool. It is recommended (See Appendix F) relocatablekindergartenclassrooms construction beprovided on orequivalent permanent site. In addition,two kindergarten the available the second playgrounds, one to servetwo classrooms, should be developedadjacent to serve threeclassrooms, to the units.

Royal OaksDependents Schools American ElementarySchool is The Royal Oaks Area. U. S. Air ForceRoyal Oaks Housing located in the that would de- There are no severeweather conditions building construction. mand specialconsideration for kindergartenenrollment of the The projected which would School for1969 is 399 pupils, Royal Oaks classrOoms.Since require a minimumof 8 kindergarten grades for the1967-68 school year411 be the primary there are no rooms operating on adouble session, available forkindergarten purposes. of siteavailable There areapproximately 2 acres construction of newfacilities, Several areas for the could be soutilized, adjacent to thepresent building elevated areaoverlooking theplayground including the that eightrelocat- from the north. It is recommended (See AppendixF) or equiva- able kindergartenclassrooms construction beprovided on theavailable lent permanent playgrounds site. In addition,three kindergarten should developed to servethe 8 classrooms. include Staffing requirementsfor the program teachers andeight teacher eight full-timekindergarten aides.

Santa ClaraDependentsSchools located in Clara ElementarySchool is The Santa Area of Santa the U. S. AirForce SantaClara Housing

145 Clara, Spain. This attendance center houses grades one, two and three. In addition, the San Pablo Elements School, housing grades four, five, and six, is oea e on San Pablo Air Base nearSanta Clara.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for these two attendance centers in 1969 is 271 pupils.Six kindergarten classrooms will be required to house the projected enrollment and a staff of six full-time kindergarten teachers and five and one-half teacher aides will be required to operate it.

The present crowded conditions at these schools negates any possibility of utilizing any exir:ing facilities for kindergarten instruction.New facilities will be required to implement a kindergarten program. An adequate site for new construction is available at the Sen Pablo Elementary School,

It is recommended that six relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be installed at the SanPablo site, along with two kindergarten playgrounds, one for each cluster of three classrooms.

Sidi Yahia Dependents Schools,

*The Sidi Yahia American Elementary School serves children of Navy and other DOD personnel and is located at Sidi Yahia, Morocco. The school has a projected enrollment of 20 kindergarten age pupils for September, 1969. One classroom will be needed.A full-time kindergarten teacher and one-half teacher aide will be needed to staff the program.

Because the school is located in an area where the temperature range is from 65 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the kindergarten facilities should be air- conditiored. Though no facilities are currently available which meet minimum standards for a kindergarten program, space is available for locationof the needed classroom unit and the necessary kindergarten playground area. It is recommended that a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) orequivalent permanent construction be provided on toe available site and that a kindergarten playgroup' be developed adjacent to it.

146 TorrelolLapendents Schools

The Torrejon Elements School is located on the Torrejon Air se atorrejon, pain. The climatic conditions of the area are relativelymoderate and would not require any specialconsideration for construction purposes.The enrollment projection for kindergarten is approximately 182 forthe 1969-70 school year. However: a number of low costapartment units are being constructed inAlcala (about 5 miles from Torrejon) which could cause ashift in school population from Royal Oaks toTorrejon.

Presently, the 1st and 2ndgrades are being operated on a double session basis,and, for the 1967-68 school year, grades 1 through4 will operate on this schedule. Existing overcrowded conditionswould require totally newfacilities for a proposedkinder- garten program. The projected enrollmentwould necessitate a minimum of4 kindergarten classroom units, with a possibility of6 units if the shift in population occurs because ofthe previously mentioned construction at Alcala.

There is a site availableadjacent to the existing building. It is recommended thatfour relocatable kindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction beprovided on the adjacent site. In addition, twokindergarten playgrounds should be developed, one foreach two classrooms, adjacent to the new construction. Staff requirements for initiating akindergarten program at Torrejoninclude four full-timekindergarten teachers and four teacheraides.

2. District I Requirements

Requirements for establishingkindergarten programs to servethe projected kindergartenenrollment of 1,178 pupils inGroup I schools, DistrictI, European Area, arecategorized under four majorclassifications." Tables36, 37, 38, and 39 identify requirements by classificationand Table 40 summarizesthe total estimated costs forthe District.

Table 36 indicates a personnelrequirement of at an 26 kindergarten teachersand 24 teacher aides estimated annual cost of$282.600,00. 147 Table 37 indicatesthat the total estimated cost of recommended classroomequipment and instructional material required for26 classrooms is $97,262.00.

Table 38 indicates that$610,272.00 will be required to provide the26 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergartenenrollment. This amount provides for 26 new kindergartenclassroom units.

Eleven kindergarten playgroundunits will require development at a total estimatedcost of $23,650.00, as indicated inTable 39.

Table 40 indicates thatthe estimated cost for District I for providingrequired kindergarten classroom personnel,equipment and instructional materials, 26 classroom facilities, and thedevelopment of needed playground areas totals$1,013,784.00,

3. District III School SiteReports

Alconbury DependentsSchools

Aloonbury Elementary Schoolis located on the RAF Alconbury base northwest ofCambridge, England. Alconbury is the supply centerfor two other schools, Molesworth and Chelveston, which arelocated in this area.

The mean temperature islisted as 45 degrees, with a high of80 degrees and a low of 30degrees.The mean annualprecipitation is 19 inches. The weather conditions, typical of centralEngland, cause no special problems in school construction.

The projected kindergartenenrollmeKG for 1969 is 119, which will requirethree classrooms.The present elementary building,which was designed as a school building, is relatively newand American built, with 15 classrooms for grades1-6. Authorization has been given for another unitof 17 classrooms on the same site; however,all of this futureconstruction has been allocated to meetneeds of.increasing numbers of elementary and juniorhigh school students.

It is recommended thatthree relocatable kindergarten classrooms orequivalent permanent construction Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for DistrictEuropean I, Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I TABLE 36 ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg. Teachers ofNumber Kdg. a Cost of Kdg, Number ofTeacher Aides TeacherCost of PersonnelTotal RotaKenitraSchool 1969 219 87 Re uired 52 Teachers$ 16,200, 4000.64,,5800. Required 4*1* * 4,500.13,500,Aides $20,700.Cost5511,000. TorrejonSidiSantaRoyal YahiaOaksClara 182271399 20 4168 32,400.48,600. 8,100. 45i,8 t 12,000.16,500,24,000, 44,400.65,100.88,800.19,600,5,1,500. TOTAL 1178 26 $210,600. 24 $72,000. $282,600. Classroom Equipment TABLEand Instructional 37 Materials Summary of Estimated Costs forfor District I, European Area, Projected Kdg, ofNumber Kdg. DOD Overseas Dependents SchoolsCost - Groupof CostInstruc- of of ClassroomEquipmentTotal. Cost I School Enroll- ment,1.6 Re uiredClass-rooms 2 on -E endable ClassroomEquipment$ 6,374. Ex $endable 1,200,Materialstional Instructional Materials $ 7,574.and SidiSantaRoyalRotaKenitraTorrejon YahiaOaksClara 182271399219 2087 41685 12,748.19,122.25,496.15,935. 3,187. 4,800.2,700.2,100.3,300. 300, 14,848.22,422.30,296.18,635. 3,487. 21SeeTOTAL AppendixSee Appendix D. C.1178 26 $82,862. $14,400. $97,262. Summary of Facility Requirements and TABLE 38 Estimated Costs of Facilities, for District I, Number European Area, DOD CostModifi- of Overseas Dependents EquivalentRelocatableUnitsNumber orof Schools - Group I Cost of Relo- Total School RecuiredClass-ofrooms Kdg. AvailableClassroomsfor Kdg. Class-cationroomsof Avail. 1 PermanentClassrooms Needed 2 $ 46,944.eatable Class-rooms FacilitiesClassroom$ 46,944.Cost of KenitraSantaRoyalRotaSidiTorrejon OaksYahiaClara 168524 16854 140,832,187,776.117,360, 93,888.23,472. 187,776.117,360.140,832, 93,888,23,472, TOTAL1See Appendix G. 26 26 $610,272, $610,272. CostsSummary for of Site District I, Availability and European Number of Area, DOD TABLEEstimated 39 Overseas Playground Dependents Development and Schools - Group Equipment I _School. KindergartenNumberClassroomsRequired of KindergartenPlaygroundRequired 1 Availabilit Site yes 2 Playground& Develo $ 4,400.2,150.ment Equipment Costl RoyalRotaKenitraTorrejonSidiSanta OaksYahia Clara 216854 2132 yesyesyes 4,300.6,450.4,300.2,150. $23,650. TOTAL1See2 AppendixSubject E. to verification. 26 11 Summary of Estimated CostsEuropean for Area, DOD Overseas Establishing TABLE 40 Dependents Schools - Kindergarten Program in Group I District I, 1111111111IMMINIIIV Kdg.ProjectedEnroll- Number Class-of Kdg. Total TotaltionalInstruc-Equip. & TotalClassroom TotalmentgroundPlay-Develop- forlishingTotal Estab- Cost Kdg. Kenitra School ment11969 219 87 Requiredrooms Cost 2 Personnel$ 20,700. 54,000. CostMaterial$ 7,574. 18,635. FacilityCost$ 46,944.117,360. $Cost 2,150. $ 4,300.6,450. Program 313,322.194,295.77,368. L.) RotaRoyalSantaTorrejonSidi Oaks ClaraYahia 399182271 20 58416 44,400.65,100.88,80o. 9,60o. 30,296.22,422.14,848. 3,487. 187,776.14o,832. 23,472.93,888. 4,4,3002,150. 300. , 232,654.157,436.38,709. TOTAL 1178 26 $282,600. $97,262. $610,272. $23,650. $1,013,784. (See Appendix F) be located on asite near the present school. The available site, whichis adjacent to the Alconbury School, will notaccommodate the three classrooms and requiredkindergarten playground without limiting the elementaryplayground area. Therefore, it is necessary thatthe site be expanded or that a suitable site be locatedelsewhere, but as near to the existing school aspossible.

Three full-time kindergartenteachers and two and one-half teacher aides arerequired to fulfill the faculty requirements.

Bentwaters DependentsSchools,

*The Bentwaters ElementarySchool is located at a United Statesmilitary installation atBentwaters, England. Buildings in the areamust be designed to withstand excessivehumidity and moisture.

The projected kindergartenenrollment for the kindergarten program at theschool in 1969 is182 children. A staff of fourfull-time kindergarten teachers and four teacheraides will be required. Four kindergarten classroomswill be needed to house the program.

One quonset classroomcould be made availablein 1969, but it is far below theminimum required size for kindergartenclassrooms. Although no site is presently designated to theschool for classroom construction, it is understoodthat a site can be made available for this purpose. It is recommendedthat four relocatablekindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction be installed on an adequatesite as near the presentschool facilities as possible. Two kindergartenplaygrounds should be provided adjacentto the four classroomunits.

Chicksands DependentsSchools

*The ChicksandsAmerican Elementary Schoolis located at Chicksands,England. School facilities con- structeek in this area mustbe designed towithstand excessive moisture.

154 A total of 111 pupils is projected for thekindergarten enrollment at Chicksands during the 1969-70 school year. Three kindergarten classrooms will berequired to house the program anda staff of three full- time kindergarten teachers and two and one-halfteacher aides to assist them will be required.

No classrooms will be available in 1969 forkindergarten at the Chicksands School.An open site of approximately 5,000 square feet is available adjacent to the present school buildings.Three kindergarten classrooms could be located on this site, butspace for a kindergarten playground will be limited. It is recommended that three relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be installed on the available site. In addition, it is recommended that the available site be expanded so that an adequate kindergarten playgroundcan be developed.

Croughton Dependents Schools

Croughton Elementary School,a part of the Upper Heyford complex, is located on RAF Croughton Air Baae north of Oxford, England. The Croughton School, grades 1-6, serves the children of Air Force andother military and DOD personnel. The temperature and clikatic conditions are characteristic of Central England and require no special construction.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for September 1969, is 40 children, and will requireone classroom. Faculty requirements include one full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide.

No facilities are available at the Croughton School for housing a kindergarten program. There is an ample site for expansion in several directions adjacent to and near the present elementary school building. It is recommended that a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent construction be located on one of the available sites near or adjacent to the present elementary building. In addition, it is recommended that a kindergarten playground be developed adjacent to the kindergarten classroom

155 Eastcote and West RusiliDependents Schools

Eastcote Elementary School and West RusilipElemen- tary School are contiguous school areas only a few miles apart serving minor dependentsof military personnel stationed in the greater London area. Both schools are approximately 45 minutes from downtown London.

The projected kindergartenenrollment at Eastcote for the 1969-70 school year is74 pupils and the estimated projected enrollment for1969-70 for West Rusilip Elementary School is 109 pupils. If considered as separate units, the projected kindergartenenrollment at Eastcote would require two kindergartenclassrooms and the projected kindergartenenrollment at West Rusilip would indicate a requirement forthree kindergarten classrooms.

In both locations, enrollments areincreasing and there is an acute classroom shortage. Consequently, no classrooms areavailable for adaptation as kindergartens. Also, no other facilities are available for conversion to such use. West Rusilip has a military construction budget request for additionalclassrooms at the elementary site, but theseclassrooms will serve only to meet enrollment demands of grades onethrough six.

West Rusilip Elementary School is apermanent facility for grades one through six and wasdesigned and built as a school. If Eastcote and West Rusilip were, for the purpose ofserving the kindergarten population, perceived as one attendance area, it would be possible to meet projected kindergartenenrollment needs by the addition of four classrooms(rather than five), if these classrooms were located on one site. Although site space is limited at West Rusilip, particularly if the planned additions for otherlevels are approved, it wouldbe possible to site four kindergarten classrooms adjacent to BlockII of the present structure, although some utilization ofadjoining property would be required. It is recommended that four relocatable kindergartenclassrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction beadded to the present 1st to 6th grade permanentschool site at West Rusilip to serve the kindergarten needs of the Eastcote -West Rusilip attendance areas. Two

156 kindergarten playgrounds shouldbe developed adjacent to the four kindergartenunits.

Faculty requirements for thiskindergarten program will be four full-timekindergarten teachers and four teacher aides.

Harrogate De endents School

The Harro ate Elements School is located on the Menwith Hill Station a few mi esfrom the town of Harrogate, England. The school site is located entirely on the militaryinstallation and, when possible, military personnel with minordependents of school age are authorized housing onthe installation so that children may walk to school. The mean temperature in this aces is approximately40 degrees, with a high of 65 and a low of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The mean precipitation is 30 inches per yearand it should be noted that, due to locationof the site, all facilities are exposedto gale force winds.

The projected kindergartenenrollment at Harrogate for the 1969-70 school yearis 23 pupils. This enrollment can be served by onekindergarten classroom. The original dependentsschool on the facility was built as a school but wasabandoned recently, due to the need for additionalclassroom space. Barracks facilities were remodeled forthis use and, although adequate in many respects,would not meet space specifications for kindergartensdue to the average classroom size of approximately600 square feet.

The "old dependents school" isbeing utilized for a variety of purposes,including off-duty education, nursery school, etc. The largest room in the"old dependents school" is presentlybeing utilized for a post nursery but could be madeavailable for kindergarten use and would bewell suited for this purpose. Its dimensions would meetminimal square footage specifications, and its locationimmediately adjacent to a playground would makeit a particularly fine facility. Primary lavatory facilitiesare_located within approximately 50feet of the classroomand are approached through a hallway. Heating and lighting are adequate,although difficult tocontrol. Although running water is not presentlyavailable in the room, engineers indicate that it would be a relatively minor project to provide this requirement, as water is presently available in the classroom wall which abuts this facility. There would also be requirements for complete cabinet work, chalkboards, bulletin boards, and twat and light control. Otherwise, the classroom 6.-.s it presently staras would be well suited for utilization as the needed kindergarten classroom.

It is recommended that the nursery school classroom be remodeled to meet kindergarten specifications (See Appendix B) and be utilized fora kindergarten program. In addition, the adjacent playgroundarea should be developed into a kindergarten playground area.

One full-time kindergarten teacher and one-half time teacher aide will be required to staff the program.

High Wycombe Dependent Schools

iiiijnbeEl,tementar-schoolis located on the RAF High Wycombe Base west of London,en route to Oxfcird. No special requirements for school buildings as a result of climatic conditions are necessary in this area.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for 1969 is 113, requiring three kindergarten classrooms, Faculty requirements for the program include three full-time kindergarten teachers and two and one-half teacher aides to assist them.

There are no additional classroom facilities available at present on this small and crowded Air Force base, However, there is land availe.Jle for additional construction adjacent to the present elementary school. It is recommended that three relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) equivalent permanent construction be providedon tivt site ad:aacent to the present school. In addition, a kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the classroom units.

158 Schools LakenheathDependents located onthe ElementarySchool is Lakenheath Base northof Cambridge periphery ofBAF Lakenheath conditions There are nospecialweather England. school buildingconstruction. which wouldaffect Septem- kindergartenenrollment for The projected School is334 pupils. ber,1969, at theLakenheath required. classroomswill be Sevenkindergarten full-timekinder- requirementsinclude seven Faculty seventeacher aides, gartenteachers and school iscomposed ofrenovated Theelementary feet perunit. about480 square militarybuildings, quonsethuts, wooden These unitsareseparate one-room buildings, and a fewconcretetwo-classroom structures, planned andscheduled for classroombuilding is to be lo- A new The newbuilding is availability in1969. immediate- elementaryplayground cated onwhat is nowthe buildings, which to thepresentelementary ly adjacent play area. When thisadditional will reduceavailable elemen- available,the present classroom spacebecomes kindergarten. could bemadeavailable for taryclassrooms of theseclassrooms spaaewithin most The limited failure tomeet other (480 squaref,,i3t) and their kinder- specificationsfor a recommendededucational B), make themundesirable classroom(See Appendix it is garten program. Therefore, akindergarten this purpose. for housing not beutilized for recommendedthat they kinder- that sevenrelocatable It isrecommended (See AppendixF) orequivalent gartenclassrooms to housethe kinder- constructionbe provided permanent If possible,it isdesirable garteneducation program. the presentschool be madeavailable in that a site units andthreekinder- for the sevenclassroom each and area two to servetwo units gartenplaygrounds, is notpossible, threeunits. If this one toserve have to beobtained. anadditionalsite will

Schools MolesworthDependents the ispart of 1122222WAIIIMEItgalL101221complexlocated north -Chelveston conditions AlconbMolesworth England. The weather ofCambridge, problems inschool and west cause nospecial typical ofthis area buildingconstruction.

159 One kindergarten classroom willbe required to house the projected kindergartenenrollment of 37 pupils in 1969. Faculty requirements for establishing the kindergarten program includeone full-time kindergarten teacher andone teacher aide.

Molesworth is a large, completelyinactive air base except for the school. A junior high school is located in 10 classrooms in renovatedmilitary buildings at one end of the base. If this present schoolwere moved to Alconbury,many of the rooms vacated could serve as kindergarten and elementary classrooms. The elementary complex is locatedat the other side of the base and serves grades 1-6in 12 classrooms. These classrooms are renovated barracksbuildings. There are an unlimited number of such buildingswhich could be renovated as needed. The renovation of these facilities to meet the recommendededucational specifications for a kindergarten classroom (SeeAppendix B) would be costly, because the barracksclassrooms meet very few of the recommended. specifications. In addition, it would be difficult to justifythe cost if the school is to be relocated in the nextfew years.

Due to the above conditions andthe possibility that the entire school attendancecenter may be relocated at Alconbury, it is recommendedthat a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Append'x F) be located on an available site at Molesworth anda kindergarten playground developed adjacentto it. This will allow the kindergarten facility to berelocated at the new attendance center. This, in the longrun, will be more economical, and, at the same time, willprovide a superior kindergarten facility.

Upper Helford Dependents Schools

Upper Heyford Elementary Schoolis located on the RAF Upper Heyford Base northof Oxford, England, The temperature is characteristic of centralEngland, with no special requirements for school house construction.

Upper Heyford has been therecipient of many Air Force personnel recentlytransferred from other European areas, The total enrollment in September, 1966, grades 1-12was 300 pupils. In June, 1967, the enrollment was 1,700. There may be as many as 2,000 students in September, 1967. The shool at Upper

160 in 60 renovatedbarracks which will Heyford is housed classrooms this fall. include 33elementary grade kindergarten in1969 The projectedenrollment for which willrequire 4kindergarten class- is 200 pupils, teachers and four Four full-timekindergarten rooms. faculty requirements. teacher aides areincluded in the nor could No facilities arepresently available, 1969, for housingthe projected any beavailable by that four enrollment. It is recommended kindergarten (See AppendixF) relocatablekindergarten classrooms construction beprovided on a orequivalent permanent to or as nearthe presentelementary site adjacent playgrounds facilities aspossible. Two kindergarten to the fourkindergarten should bedeveloped adjacent units, each toserve twoclassrooms.

WethersfieldDependents Schools Elementary Schoolis located a few Wethersfield is approximately Braintree,England, which miles from In this areaof England one hourby train fromLondon. ranges fromapproximately43 to 67 the temperature approxi- degrees Fahrenheitand therainfall averages mately 20 inches peryear. enrollment atWethers- The projectedkindergarten If attendancefigures field for1969 is 164pupils, continue toincrease, theprojected at this center However, enrollment maybe conservative. kindergarten require based on thisprojection,Wethersfield will classrooms to servethis age group. four kindergarten class- Elementary Schoolconsists of six Wethersfield which weredesigned rooms and anadministrative unit, school, and anadditional groupof 21 and built as a All facilitiesat classrooms ofquonset butdesign. for presentenrollments the site arepresently needed of themilitary construc- and a 26 roomaddition is part 1969. If thisconstruction is tion programfor fiscal will either approved andfunded, theolder facilities non-school purposes. Conse- be removed orused for present orprogrammed schoolfacilities quently, no askindergarten can bemade availablefor utilization classrooms. presently adja- Rectangularwarehouse structures could be madeavailable for cent to theschool site

161 kindergarten use. The dimensions would meet footage specifications but the long narrow design, low ceilings, high and insufficient window space, etc. are such that the facility would be quite inadequate. The floor structure allows for much moisture seepage and would be most unsatisfactory for kindergarten usage, which requires extensive use of the floor as part of the instructional program. On-site investigation suggests that extensive and costly remodeling would be required to create a minimal kindergarten facility, and, therefore, this course of action is not recommended.

As no other facilities can be made available for kindergarten use and as a site adjacent to the present school facility can be leased and made available for school site purposes, it is recommended that four relocatable classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be added at the present school location to serve the projected kindergarten needs for this installation. Two kindergarten playgrounds should be developed adjacent to the our units, each to serve two units.

Kindergarten faculty requirements for establishing the program include four full-time kindergarten teachers and three and one-half teacher aides to as them.

Woodbridge Dependents Schools

*The Woodbridge American Elementary School is located near Woodbridge, England. The projected kindergarten enrollment for the Woodbridge School in 1969 is 79 pupils. Two kindergarten classrooms will be required to house the program and a staff of two full- time kindergarten teachers and one and one-half teacher aides will be required.

No classrooms facilities will be available in 1969 to house a kindergarten program and only a limited site is available for construction of the required classrooms. As the available site will accommodate only one of the needed classrooms, an additional site will have to be obtained to place two relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction and an enclosed kindergarten playground area.

162 4. District III Requirements

Requirements forestablishing kindergartenpro- grams to serve the 1,586 projected kindergartenenrollment in Group Ischools, DistrictIII, European Area, are categorized underfour majorclassifications. Tables 41, 42, 43,and 44 identifyrequirements by classification and Table 45summarizes the total estimated costs forthe District.

Table 41 indicatesa personnel requirementof 37 kindergarten teachers and 34 teacheraides atan estimated annualcost of $102,000.00.

Table 42 indicatesthat the totalestimated cost of recommended classroom equipment andinstructional material requiredfor 37 classroomsis $137,719.00.

Table 43 indicatesthat $845,742.00will be re quired to providethe 37 classroomsneeded to serve the projectedkindergarten enrollment. This amount includes the developmentof 1 classroom fromexisting facilities andprovision for 36new kindergarten classroom units.

Eighteen kindergartenplayground units willrequire development ata total estimated cost of $38,700.00,as indicated in Table 44.

Table 45 indicatesthat the estimatedcost for District III for providingrequired kindergarten classroom personnel,equipment and instructionalmaterials, 37 classroomfacilities, and thedevelopment of needed playgroundareas totals $1,423,861.00.

5. District IV School SiteReports

Asmara DependentsSchools

*The Eritrea ElementarySchool is located at Asmara, Ethiopia,as part of a U. S. Armydependent military installation. The projected enrollment figures indicate thata total of 94 pupils will be ready for kindergartenin September, 1969. Two full- time kindergarten teachersand two teacher aides to assist them will berequired. Two kindergarten classroom units will be required to housethe four kindergarten classes. Air conditioning isrequired.

163 Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for DistrictEuropean III, Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I TABLE 41 School ProjectedEnroll- went,Kdg. ReTeachers uiredNumberof Kdg. TeachersCost of Kdg, ReNumber uired ofAidesTeacher TeacherCost of Aides Personnel Total Cost AlconburyCroughtonChicksandsBentwaters 1.6 111119 40 143 $ 24,30o. 24,30o.32,400. 8,100. 12i2i $ 12,000. 3,000.7,500. $ 31,800. 11,10o.44,40o.31,80o. i-9ON HarrogateHighEastcote Wycombe &West Rusilip 183 113 23 314 24,300.32,400. 8,100. 24 12,000. 7,500.1,500. 31,800.44,400. 9,600. WoodbridgeWethersfieldUpperMolesworthLakenheath Heyford 200 164334 7937 2417 16,200.32,400.56,700. 8,100. 1*413i7 10,500.12,000.21,000. 4,500.3,000. 20,700.42,900.44,40o.11,100.77,700. TOTAL 1,586 37 $299,700. 34 $102,000. $401,700. Summary of Estimatedfor Costs District for Classroom III, European Equipment Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I TABLE 42 and Instructional Materials Total Cost ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg. Re uiredClass-roomsofNumber Kdg. Non-Ex end EquipmentClassroomCost of 1 (Ex endable MaterialsCostInstruc- of tional 2 Instructionalof Classroom MaterialsEquipment and AlconburyChicksandsBentwaters Schoo 1.6 11].182119 34 $ 12,748. 9,561. $ 1,500. 1,500,2,100. $ 11,061. 11,061.14,848. HighHarrogateEasteoteCroughton Wycombe &West Rusilip 113183 2340 431 12,748. 9,561.3,187. 1,500.2,100. 600.300. 11,061.14,848. 3,487.3,787. UpperMolesworthWoodbridgeWethersfieldLakenheath Heyford 165200334 7937 2417 12,748.22,309.6,374.3,187. 4,200.2,100.2,400. 900.600. 14,848.15,148.26,509. 7,274.3,787. TOTAL21See See Appendix D. Appendix C. 1,586 37 $117,919. $19,800. $137,719. for District III, European Area, DOD Overseas3ummary Dependents of Facility Schools Requirements and Estimated Costs of Facilities TABLE 43 - Group I Class-roomsofNumber Kdg. AvailableClassrooms Class-CostofcationModifi- Avail. of ClassroomsPermanentRelocatableEquivalentUnitsNum =ror o Class-eatableCost of Relo- ClassroomCost of Total ChicksandsAlconburyBent writers School Reauired 43 for Mg. rooms 1 Needed 343 rooms$ 70,416 70,416.93,888. Facilities $ 70,416. 70,416.93,888. EasteoteHighHarrogateCroughtOn WycombeWest RusUlp 4 31 1 $750. 431 70,416.93,888.23,472. 70,416.93,888.23,472. 750. UpperWoodbridgeWethersfieldMolesworthLakenheath Heyford 2417 2417 164,304.46,944.93,888.93,888.23,472. 164,304.46,944.93,888.23,472, TOTAL1See Appendix G. 37 1 *750. 36 $844,992. 41845,742. TABLE 44 CostsSummery for of.Site District Availability III, European and Area, DOD Overseas Dependents KindergartenClassroomsNumber of PlaygroundsKindergartenNumber of Estimated Playground Development and Equipment Site Playground Equipmelt Schools . Group I AlconburyChicksandsBentwaters School Required 3 Required. 12 Availability yes2yes)yes, 2 & Development Cost $ 2,150.4,300. 1-1 EasteoteCroughton &West Rudlip 13 21 yes 4,300.2,150. ON MolesworthLakenheathHighHarrogate Wycombe 1734 1123 yes)yes,yes 4,300.2,150.6,450. TOTALUpperWoodbridgeWethersfield Heyford 37 2 18 12 yes 2 $38,700. 2,150.4,300, 21See subjectSite needs to toconfirmation. be expanded./ Appendix E. Summary of Estimated Costs for European Area, DOD Overseas Establishing Kindergarten Program in TABLE 45 Dependents Schools - Group I District Projected NumberEnroll- ment,Kdg, Class-roomsof Kdg. Personnel Total MaterialInstruc-Equip. &tionalTotal FacilityClassroomTotal DevelopmentTotalgroundPlay- Establishing Total Cost for ChicksandsBenAlconbury twaters School 1969 111182119 Required 343 $ 31,80o.Cost $ 31.800.44,400. Cost11,061.14,348.11,061.$ 70,416,___.. Cost70,416.93,888. Cost 2,150.4,300.2,150. Kdg. Program 115,427.157,436.115,427. HighHarrogateEastcoteCroughton Wycombe &West Rusilip 183 113 2340 314 31,800.44,400.14L, l00. 9,600. 11,061.14,848. 3,487.3,787. 70,416.93,888.23,472. 75o. 2,150.4,300.2,150. 115,427.157,436.15,987.40,509. WoodbridgeUpperWethersfieldMolesworthLakenheath Heirford 200 165334 7937 2417 42,900.44,400.11,100.20,700,77,70o. 14,848.15,148.26,509. 164,304.7,274.3,787. 46,944.93,888.23,472. 2,150.4,300.2,150.6,450, 155,936.1579736.274,963.77,068.40,509. TOTAL 1,586 37 41401,700. $137,7194845,742. $38,700. $1,423,861. Adequate facilitiesfor kindergarteneducation currently available onthe post, nor willthey are not recommended that two be available by1969. It is units (SeeAppendix F) relocatable kindergarten provided at equivalent permanentconstruction be or A kindergarten the installationto house the program. playground should bedeveloped adjacentto the two should be The classroomsand playground area units. the present located on a siteadjacent to or as near school as possible.

Ankara DependentsSchools is located onthe The AnkaraElementary School The climatic TUSLOG, Det. 30,Base atInkara, Turkey. conditions are suchthat air conditioningwould be during parts ofthe desirable inschool facilities school year. for 1969 The projectedkindergarten enrollment kindergarten classrooms, is 221 pupils,requiring five faculty will inude five full-time The kindergarten one-half teacher kindergarten teachersand four and aides. of a unit school The elementaryfacility is part for grades 1-12and includesresidence which provides Increases in enroll- halls for highschool students. overtaking thefacilities.An ment are rapidly facilities is planned, addition to thepresent school by September,1968. with constructionto be completed further additions This addition isdesigned to permit and could includethe neededkindergarten classrooms, if the facility wereexpanded by1969. would be tohouse the kinder- Another alternative that could garten program itN formerprivate residence presently be made availablein1969. The building pre-school programand could be houses a private be more $200.00 a month. However, it would rented for as part ofthe elem- desirable toconduct kindergarten this buildingis locatedoff the entary program and to utilize In addition,it would be necessary base, private residence, a second storyclassrooms in the condition which isundesirable forfive-year-old Therefore, it isrecommended thatfive re- children. F) be classrooms(See Appendix locatable kindergarten playgrounds, oneto providedp with twokindergarten

169 serve threeunits and one to serve two, on asite near oradjacent to the presentelementary school. A second recommendedalternative would be to atto.ch five kindergartenclassrooms of equivalent permaLent construction to the new facilityto be completed in 1968 and to provide the tworequired playgrounds adjacent to them.

Adana Dependents Schools

*The Adana American Elements School is part of a United Statesmilitary instal ation at Adana,Turkey. It is recommended that airconditioning be provided for kindergarten facilitiesat this installation.

A total of 142 pupils isprojected for the kindergarten program in1969. Three full-time kindergarten teachers, three teacher aides, andthree kindergarten classrooms will be required.

A quonset which presentlyhouses a private pre- school could be made available in1969 for housing the proposed kindergarten program. The classrooms within the structure are far belowminimum recommended specifications in relation to squarefootage and design and are considered substandard. It is therefore recommended that three relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction be provided on a sitewhich is available nearthe elementary school.A kindergarten playgroundshould be developed adjacent to thethree units.

2151121tualtataAgla211 The Cali Elemes School is on the Cigli Air Force base near Izmir, Turkey. This area experiences light rainfall and issubject to earthquakes. It is recommended that airconditioning be provided in kindergarten classrooms.

The projected kindergartenenrollment is 72 children for the1969-70 school year. Two kindergarten .classrooms will be required tohouse the projected enrollment and necessary facultyincludes two full-time kindergarten teachers and two teacheraides,

170 Plans are now underwayto build a six classroom addition to the elementaryschool. This wing may be completed by1969 and two classroomscould be made available for kindergarten.However, each classroom will contain lessthan the recommended squarefootage for a kindergartenclassroom. It is recommended that the two availableolassroams in the newaddition be modified to meet theeducational specificationsfor a kindergarten classroom(See Appendix B) and be utilized as such with amaximum capacity of18 pupils in any one session. This will requirethat two kindergarten sessions a day be held ineach classroom. In addition, a kindergartenplayground should beprovided adjacent to the two classrooms.

Iraklion DependentsSchools

*The Iraklion ElementarySchool

The temperature atthis location rangesfrom 34 degrees to 110 degreesFahrenheit and it wouldbe desirable for kindergartenfacilities to be air conditioned. The projected enrollmentfor kindergarten in September,1969, is 68 pupils. Two kindergarten teachers and one andone-half teacher aidesshould be provided to staff the program.The projected enrollment will requiretwo classrooms. There are currently noclassrooms adequate for kindergarten available onthe base, nor will anybe available in 1969, The two new kindergartenclassroom units should belocated on a site tobe determined, as near theelementary school asis feasible, and a kindergarten playgroundshould adjoin them.

Istanbul DependentsSchools

The Istanbul AmericanElementary School islocated associated with amili- inIsEgEBUI; Turkey, and is not exist in the area tary base. No climatic conditions which affectbuilding requirements.

One kindergartenclassroom will berequired to house the projectedenrollmen;t; of 46 pupilsin Septem- ber, 1969. A staff of one full-timekindergarten teacher and one teacheraide will be required.

171 At present, nofacilities that meet the recommended educationalspecifications for akindergarten classroom (See AppendixB) are available.Approval has been given forthe construction of a newelementary school building on anadequate site. The new building will contain aclassroom which is designatedfor kindergarten. However, this roomwill be only 30, x 22', or 600 square feet in area,which is not adequate for a kindergarten facility.

It is recommendedthat a relocatablekindergarten classroom (See AppendixF) or equivalent permanent construction be located on a5,000 square foot site which is adjacent tothe present elementaryschool building. A kindergartenplayground should bedeveloped adjacent to theclassroom unit.

Izmir DependentsSchools

The Izmir AmericanElementarz.20221 is located with NATO Head- at Izmir, Turkey,and is associated quarters. The area is subjectto occasional earth- quakest

The projected kindergartenenrollment 2or September 1969 of 134 pupils willrequire threekindergarten classrooms, threefull-time kindergartenteachers and three teacher aides.

No adequatekindergarten facilities arepresently available in the elementaryschool, nor is it anticipated that any will becomeavailable.A contract is presently being negotiatedwith Turkish authorities for leasing a site andfor constructionof a new elementary school building. It is anticipatedthat this building will becompleted prior toSeptember, 1969. It is not presentlyknown if threeclassrooms would be available in the newstructure for housingkinder- garten, but the sizeof the plannedclassrooms, 850 square feet,would be adequate foronly 17 pupils per It would, therefore,be necessary toprovide a room. to accommo- fourth kindergartenclassroom of this size date theenrollment.

The site under considerationfor the new building will have additional spaceafter constructionfor play- three kindergartenclassrooms and a kindergarten ground. It is recommendedthat three relocatable

172 kindergarten classrooms (See AppendixF) or equivalent permanent construction be located, onthe site, along with a kindergarten playground, and that rooms inthe anticipated structure not be utilized for kindergartens.

Karamursel Dependents Schools

TheTiaamurs22.______AmericanElementa.Dr School is on Karamursel Air Base in Turkey. The area is subject to occasional earthquakes.

A total of 121 children are projected forthe kindergarten education program in September,1969. Three kindergarten classrooms, threefull-time kindergarten teachers, and two and one-half teacheraides will be required.

Two buildings on the base and an old storein the nearby town of Yalona could bemade available for the kindergarten program in1969. These facilities presently house private pre-schools,but their utilization for the kindergarten programwould be very undesirable since none of the three facilitiesmeets the requirements in the educational specificationsfor a kindergarten classroom (See AppendixB). In addition, it is doubtful if extensiveremodeling could bring facilities up to a level where theywould be adequate.

There-is an adequate site available forthe addition of classrooms adjacentto the present elementary school. Therefore, it is recommended thatthree relocatable kindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction be located on the available site and that a kindergartenplayground be developed adjacent to thethree units.

Peshawar Dependents Schools

*The Kha Sala - -me t. ' ,.. is located at Peshawar, West Pakistan. No climatic conditions oc ur in the areawhich require special structural design for facilities.

The projected kindergartenenrollment at the Khair Sagalie Elementary School for the1969-70 school year is 25 children, One kindergarten classrooms, one

173 full-time kindergarten teacher, and one part-time teacher aide will be required for the program.

One classroom is available at the elementary school for housing a kindergarten program. The available facility is a trailer classroom, which is undesirable for a kindergarten due to its limited dimensions and failure to meet the educational specifications (See Appendix B). It is recommended that a re locatable kindergarten classroom or equivalent permanent construction (See Appendix F) be installed on a site to be determined by local officials. The site should be as near the elementary school aspossible, and a kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the classroom unit.

6. District IV Requirements

Requirements for establishing kindergarten programs to serve the projectedkindergarten enrollment of 123 pupils in Group I schools, District IV, European Area, are categorized under four major classifications. Tables 46, 47, 48 and 49 identify. requirements by classification and Table 50 summarizes the total estimated costs for the District.

Table 46 indicates a personnel requirement of 23 kindergarten teachers and 21 teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of $249,300.00.

Table 47 indicates that the total estimated cost of recommended classroom equipment and instructional material required for 23 classrooms is$82,127.00.

Table 48 indicates shat $472,474,00 will be required to provide the 23 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment, This amount includes the development of 2 classrooms from existing facilities and provision for 21 new kindergarten classroom units.

Ten kindergarten playground units will require development at a total estimated cost of$21,500,00, as indicated in Table 49.

Table 50 indicates that the estimated cost for District IV for providing required kindergarten classroom personnel, equipment and instructionalmaterials, 23 classroom facilities, and the development of needed playground areas totals $ ,401.00. Summary of Personnel Requirements and TABLE 46 Estimated Costs for District IV, Schools . Group I ProjectedEnroll-European Area,Kdg. DOD Overseas Dependents Numberof Kdg. Cost of Kdg. TeacherNumber ofAides CostTeacher of Personnel Total AnkaraAsmara School ment,1969 221 94 RequiredTeachers 25 Teachers$16,200:40,500. Re uired 4i2 # 6,0,Aides1 3,50o. 00 $ 22,200. Co,t54,00o. AdanaCigliIraklian 142 6872 23 16,200.16,200,24,300, 12 i-23 6,0.4,500.moo. 22,200.20,700.33,300. PeshawarKaramurseIzmirIstanbul 1 121134 4625 13 16,200.24,30024,300, 8,100. , 213 1,500.9,000.6,000.7,500. 31,80o.33,300. 9,600, TOTAL 923 23 $186,300. 21 $63,000. $249,300. Summary of Estimated Costs forfor District IV, European Area, DOD Overseas Classroom Equipment andTABLE 47 Dependents Schools Instructional Materials - Group I ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg, Re roomsClass-ofNumber Kdg. uired SNon-Emendable)1 EquipmentClassroomCost of (Ex_:ndable) MaterialsCostInstruc- of tional 2 Instructionalof ClassroomTotal CostMaterialsEquipment and CigliAdanaAnkaraAsmara 142221 7294 235 $ 6,387.15,935. 6,374.9,561. $ 1,200. 1,800.3,000. 900. $ 7,587.11,361.18,935. 7,274. PeshawarKaramurselIzmirYstanbulIraklian 121134 254668 13312 3,187.9,561.3,187.6,374. 1,500.1,800. 300.boo.900. 11,061.11,361. 3,487.3,787.7,274. 2TOTAL1 See Appendix D.C. 923 23 $70,127. $12,000. $82,127. TABLE 48 SummaryDistrict of IV,Facility European Requirements and Area, DOD Overseas Cost of Estimated Costs of Dependents SchoolsRelocatable -NumberUnits ofor FacilitiesCost of for Group I School RuuiredNumberClass-roomsof Kdg. AvailableClassroomsfor Kdcu Class-cationModifi-roomsof Avail. 1 EquivalentClassroomsPermanentNeeded eatableRelo-roomsClass- FacilitiesClassroomCost of Total AnkaraAdanaAsmara 5232 2 2523 $ 47,261.2 2.313,8604$ 46,961,71,316.4, 600.4 118,860. 47,261.46,961.71,316. CigliPeshawarIstanbulIraklianKaramurselIzmir 1213 113 23,472.70,416,23,472.70,416. 70,416.23,472.70,416.23,472. 600. $472,774, $472,774. TOTAL2 'See CostAppendix Estimate G. 23 includes air 2 conditioning. 21 Summary of Site Availability and Estimated TABLE 49 Playground Development Schools and Equipment Costs for District IV,Kindergarten EuropeanClassroomsNumber of PlaygroundsKindergartenNumberRe uired of Area, DOD Overseas DependentsAvailability Site playground& Development Equipment Costs AdanaAnkaraAsmara School 352 12 lesyesyes 2 $ 4,300.2,150.2,150.2,150. CigliPeshawarKaramurselIzmirIstanbulIraklian 2132 111 yesyes 2,150.2,150. IVIIMMNO.NIIMINNIONTOTAL21 SubjectSee Appendix to E. confirmation. 23 10 $21,500. Summary of Estimated aost6 for Establishing Kindergarten Program in European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools TABLE 50 - Group I District IV, School ment11969Enroll-Kdg.Projected Number RequiredroomsClass-of Kdg. Cost PersonnelTotal Material Facility CostEquip.TotaltionalInstruc- & Total CostClassroom mentCostDevelop-groundPlay-Total ProgramforTotallishing Estab- Cost Kdg. AdanaAnkaraAsmaraCigli 142221 7294 352 # 22000. 33,300.22,200.5 2,200. $ 7,587. $ 47,261. 11,361.1 2935.7,274. 118, 860 712316. 600. . $ 2,150. 2,150.4,300. $ 79,198.118,127.196,095.32,224. KaramurselPeshawarIzmirIstanbulIraklian 121134 467825 132 312800.33,300.22,200.20,700. 9,600. 112061.11,361. 3,487.3,787.7,274. 70,416.46,961.23,472. 2,150.2,150. 115,427.117,227. 38,709.51,609.77,085. TOTAL 923 23 $249,300. $82,127. $472,774. $21,500. $825,701. Reports 7. District VSchool Site

Aviano DependentsSchools Elementary School islocated *The AvianoAmerican occur Italy. No unusualclimatic conditions at Avian°, the design ofschool facili- in the areawhich affect ties. kindergartenenrollment for1969 The projected class- will requirethree kindergarten of 132 pupils kindergarten rooms andservices ofthree full-time teachers and threeteacher aides. which presentlyhouses a private The classroom available in1969 pre-school programcould be made education program,if it is to house akindergarten school to house theexpanding elementary not utilized and sub- However, theclassroom is small enrollment. It is recommended kindergartenfacility. standard for a classrooms (See that threerelocatablekindergarten equivalent permanentconstruction be Appendix F) or and that an provided to housethe proposed program, developed. kindergartenplayground be adjacent be necessaryto Additional siteacquisition will accommodate the newfacilities.

Brindisi DependentsSchools is located on a *The BrindisiElementar School Air Forceinstallation atBrindisi, United Sta es enrollment for1969 The projectedkindergarten Italy. is high whencompared to is 96children. This figure figures at thebase schools,but present enrollment 183 school populationincreased from the elementary in 1966. The 1967 students in1964 to 470 students 600 students. elementary enrollmentmay reach classrooms willbe requiredto Two kindergarten Faculty requirements house theprojected enrollment. teachers and will includetwo full-timekindergarten two teacheraides. will beavailable in1969 to house No classrooms expanding education program,due to the akindergarten large, ade- elementary enrollment.However, several available across quate sites for newfacilities are

180 to, theelementary school. There- from, and adjacent relocatable kinder- fore, it isrecommended that two F) of equivalent garten classrooms(See Appendix construction, alongwith an adjacentkinder- permanent provided on one ofthe garten playgroundarea, be available sites.

Gaeta DependentsSchools Elementary Schoolis part of aUnited *The Gaeta The present States Navyinstallation at Gaeta,Italy. has beenestablished for only one elementary school the projected year. From the bestavailable data, 1969 is 29 children. kindergartenenrollment for classroom, onefull-time kindergarten One kindergarten to accom- teacher and oneteacher aidewill be required modate theprojected enrollment.

There is noavailable spacefor a kindeweArcen houses theelementary in the presentbuilding, which school, a PX, acommissary andother base support This is a leasedbuilding. Another building programs. made to meet will haveto be leasedand modifications specifications forhousing thekindergarten recommended playground adjacentto the new program. A kindergarten facility will beneeded.

Livorno DependentsSchools located on the The LivornoElementary School is Post at Livorno,Italy. United StatesArmy Livorno enrollment for1969 at The projectedkindergarten Two full-timekindergarten Livorno is66 children. will be teachers and oneand one-halfteacher aides required. building couldbe Two classroomsin the present in 1969 tohouse akindergarten educa- made available small and donot meet tion program;however, both are recommended inthe educational several standards (See specifications for akindergartenclassroom amount of siteis available Appendix B). An adequate school for adjacent to thepresent elementary near and present building. relocatable units oradaitions to the Therefore, it isrecommended thattwo relocatable (See AppendixF) or equivalent kindergartenclassrooms

181 permanent construction be provided on tLe available site. In addition, a kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the units.

Naples Dependents Schools

The Forrest Sherman Elementary School is located in the city of Naples, Italy. The projected kindergarten enrollment for September, 19b9, is 259 pupils. Six kindergarten classrooms, six full-time kindergarten teachers, and five and one-half teacher aides will be needed for the program.

No classrooms adequate for usage as kindergartens are presently available. A new school for grades 1-12 is presently being planned for the 1969-70 school year. No kindergarten facilities are included in these plans as of the present, but it is feasible that they could be modified to provide them. It is recommended that the plans for the new school include six kindergarten classrooms and two adjacent kindergarten playgrounds which meet the educational specifications recommended for a kindergarten facility (See Appendix B).

If plans for the new building are not approved, it will be necessary to provide six kindergarten classrooms on a lease-construction basis, since all facilities utilized by the U. S. Naval Support Activity are leased. No site is available adjacent to the present school, but the selected site should be located as near the elementary school as possible.

Sigonella Dependents Schools

*I11221022 11111112...fitatEtaMi School is located at Sigonella, Sicily, in conjunction with a United States Navy installation. It is desirable that school facilities in this area be air-conditioned, due to temperatures that exceed 100 degrees during several months of the year.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the Sigonella School during the 1969-70 school year is 31 pupils. One kindergarten classroom with two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, will adequately house the projected enrollment. Personnel requirements to ope/ate the program include one full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide. 182 Two kindergarten classroomscould be available at the school in 1969.They fulfilleducational specifications for a kindergartenclassroom (SeeAppendix B) except in thesquare footage requirement. By removing a partition, the twoclassroom, can becombined into one, thus producingan adequate facility. It is recommended that the availableclassmOoms, afterbeing combined, be utilized forthe kindergartenprogram and that an adjacentkindergarten playgroundbe developed.

Verona DependentsSchools

*The RiversideElementary School islocated near a Unite. States Army Installational Verona,Italy. The projectedkindergarten enrollment for 1969is 31 children. One full-time kindergartenteacher and one teacher aide will berequired. One kindergarten classroom will adequatelyhouse the projectedenrollment.

Since the Veronainstallation is beingreduced in complement, theelementary school willhave a classroom available to housea kindergartenprogram in 1969. The classroom contains less than therecommendedsquare footage, but meets othereducational specifications for a kindergarten classroom (See Appendix B). The capacity of the classroomfor a kindergartensession is 18 children. By dividing the projectedenrollment evenly betweena morning and an afternoonsession, the total number of childrencan be housed in the available classroom. A kindergartenplayground should bedeveloped adjacent to thefacility.

Vicenza DependentsSchools

The Vicenza ElementarySchool is part ofa United States Army Installationat Vicenza, Italy. High temperatures during the schoolyear make it essential that air-conditioningbe included inkindergarten facilities.

A total of 124pupils is projected fora kindergarten program in 1969. Three kindergartenclassrooms will be requiredto house theprogram and a faculty of three full-timeteachers and two andone-half teacher aides will be needed.

183 No classrooms areavailable in the elementary school, nor will anybe available by1969, for housing a kindergarteneducation program. Two military portable buildings which presentlyhouse a private pre-school program are:adjacent to the elementaryschool and could be made available. In addition, a thirdsimilar portable building in the same area,which is being used as a recreationcenter, could also be madeavailable in 1969. Each of the classroomscontains approximately 1200 square feet. If modifications(See Appendix G) to these facilities arecompleted by 1969, to bring them to educationalspecifications for a kindergarten classroom, it is recommendedthat they be so utilized. A site is available andadjacent to the portables,and it is recommended that akindergarten playground be developed there to servethe three classrooms.

Wheelus DependentsSchools

*The Wheelus ElementarySchool is located on Wheelus Air Force Baseat Tripoli, Libya. High temperatures during the yearmake it essential that airconditioning be includedin school facilities.

The projected kindergartenenrollment for the 1969-70 school year is 100 children. TWO kindergarten classrooms will be requiredto house the projected enrollment. Faculty requirements includetwo full- time kindergarten teachersand two teacher aides.

Two adequate classrooms areavailable for housing the kindergarten program,according to data submitted. If these classroomsmeet specifications(See Appendix B), it is recommended that theybe utilized to serve the projected kindergartenenrollment. A kindergarten playground will be requiredadjacent to these facilities.

8. District V Requirements

Requirements for establishingkindergarten programs to servethe projected kindergartenenrollment of 868 pupils in GroupI schools, District V,European Area, are categorized underfour major classifications. Tables 51, 52, 53 and54 identify requirements by classification and Table 55summarizes the total estimated coc::s for the District.

184 Summary of Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools TABLE 51 .for Group District I V. Schoo ProjectedEnroll- ment,1Kdg. 6 RequiredTeachersNumberof Kdg. TeachersCost of Kdg. ReTeacherNumber uired ofAides TeacherCost ofAides PersonnelTotal Cost LivornoGaetaAvianoBrindisi 132 662996 123 $ 24,300. 16,200. 8,100. 123 $ 9,000. 4,50o.6,000.3,000. $33,300.20,700.11,100.22,200. WheelusVicenzaVeronaSigonellaNaples 1001234259 31 1 2316 16,200.24-,48,boo. 300. 8,100. 22215i 16,500. 6,000.7,500.3,000. 22,200.31,800.11,100.65,100. TOTAL 868 21 $170,100. 192 $58,500 $228,600. Summary of Estimated. Costs for Classroom forEquipment District V, European Area, DOD Overseas TABLE 52 Dependents Schools - Group Iand Instructional Materials School ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg.1969 Require_NumberroomsClass-of Kdg. on- ExpendableEquipmentClassroomCost of (E MaterialsCostinstruc- of tional endable 2 ofInstructional ClassroomTotal costEquipmentMaterials and LivornoGaetaBrindisiAviano 132 669629 213 $ 9,561. 6,374.6,3743,187. $ 1,800. 1,200, 900.300. $11,361. 7,274.3,487.7,574. SigonellaWheelusVicenzaVeronaNaples loo124259 31 2316 19,122. 6,374.9,561.3,187.3,187. 1,200.1,500.3,300. 600.600. 11,061.22,422. 7,574.3,787.3,787. 21TOTAL SeeSee Appendix Appendix D.C. 868 21 $66,927. 011,400, $78,327. TABLE 53 Summary ofDistrict Facility V, Requirements European Area, and DODEstimated Overseas Costs Dependents of Facilities Schools for - Group I Cost of RelocatableNumber of School Re uiredroomsClass-Numberof Kdg. AvailableClassroomsfor Kd Class-Modifi-roomslofcation Avail. PermanentClassroomsEquivalentNeededUnits or Costeatable of Relo-roomsClass- FacilitiesClassroomCostTotal of LivornoGaetaAvianoBrindisi 213 62123 $ 70,416. 46,944.V/,944.23,472.2 $ 70,416. 46,944.23,472.46,944. VicenzaVeronaWheelusSigonellaNaples 21316 21 $1,300.33,500. 600. 140,832. 140,832. 3,500.1,300. 600. TOTAL1See Appendix G. 21 7 $5,400. 14 1028,608. $334,008. 3Cost2 room.andThis modifying figure represents it to meet the the cost educational of leasing specifications a estimate for includesa air conditioning. building for a kindergarten facility kindergarten class- Summary of Site Availability and Estimated. Playground Development and Equipment TABLE 54 choolCosts for District V, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools ReClassroomsKindergartenNumber u red of PlaygroundsKindergartenReNumber aired of Availabilit' Site &Playground Develo ment Equipmel?t' Cost' - Group I LivornoGaetaAvianoBrindisi 213 11 yesnotyesno $ 2,150.2,150. WheelusVicenzaVeronaSigonellaNaples 2316 112 yesyesyes-) 2,150.4,300. TOTAL 21 10 $21,500. 321 toSiteNegotiationsSee be Appendixcompleted.is available E.will by beif1969-70 necessarykindergarten school for year. classroomsleasing building are included and land. in plans for new school Summary of Estimated Costs European Area, DOD for Establishing KindergartenOverseas Dependents Schools - Group TABLE 55 Total Program in District V,Total I School ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg.1 6 8e uiredClass-Numberroomsof Kdg. Personnel MaterialTotal Equip.Instruc- & tional FacilityClassroom CostTotal Develop-groundPlay- mentCost TotalEstablishingKdg. Cost Program for AvianoGaetaLivornoBrindisi 132 662996 1232 $ 33,300. $11,361. Cost$22,200.20,700.11,100. Cost3,487.7,574.7,274. k6,944.46,944.23,472.70,416. $ 2,150. 2,150.2,150. $117,227. 232,654.4°,209.77,068.78,868. VicenzaVeronaSigonellaNaplesWhee lus 124259100 3133. 1632 11,100.65,100.22,200.31,800. 11,061.22,422. 7,574.3,787. 140,332. 1,300.3,500. 600. 4,300.2,150.2,150. 48,511.17,037.18,337.32,524. TOTAL 868 21 $228,600. $78,327. $334,008. $21,500. $662,435. Table 51 indicates apersonnel requirement of21 kindergarten teachersand l92 teacher aidesat an estimated annual costof $228,600.

Table 52 indicatesthat the total estimatedcost of recommendedclassroom equipment andinstructional material requiredfor 21 classroomsis *78,327.00.

Table 53 indicatesthat $334,008.00 willbe required for 21classrooms needed to servethe projected kindergarten enrollment. This amount includesthe development of 7classrooms from existingfacilities and provision for14 new kindergartenclassroom units.

Ten kindergartenplayground units willrequire development at a totalestimated cost of$21,500.00, as indicatedin Table 54.

Table 55 indicatesthat the estimated costfor District V for providingrequired kindergartenclassroom personnel,equipment andinstructional materials, development of needed 21 classroomfacilities, and the playground areas totals$662,435.00.

6. District VI SchoolSite Reports

Aschaffenburg DependentsSchools

*2112,1134n1111121LAELKIS±11122hoolprojecte locate in schaffenburg, Germany,has a kindergarten enrollmentof 98 children for1969. This number ofkindergarten childrenwill require full-time kindergartenteachers two classrooms, two should be and two teacheraides. Two interior walls partition be placedapproxi- removed and a flexible two mately half-waybetween the twoend walls, making kindergarten units ofadequate size. In addition, One room has a new floorcovering will berequired. direct exit to theoutside and two ofthe rooms have that one exit eachto the corridor. It is suggested for the an exteriorexit be providedto the outside Jther proposed room. Individual toiletfacilities and drinkingfountains are notavailable within the classrooms, but thesefacilities should belocated there during remodeling.

It is recommendedthat the availableclassrooms be utilized forthe kindergarten programif the

190 facilities are remodeled to meet thedesired specifications. A playground area is available and should be developed fo:, kindergarten purposes.

Babenhausen Dependents Schools

*The Babenhausen American Elemarlary_Lchool at Babenhausen, Germany, has a projected,kindergarten enrollment of 32 pupils, requiring oneclassroom. One full-time kindergarten teacher and oneteacher aide will be needed. There are no extreme weather conditions that warrant special buildingspecifications.

One classroom is available for kindergarten use. It measures 32 feet by 27 feet,giving an area of 854 square feet, which is considerably below the recommended square footage for a kindergartenclassroom. This classroom is in good conditionand meets other major specifications for a kindergartenclassroom. It is recommended that this areabe utilized for a kindergarten, but that the enrollment persession (morning and afternoon) be limited to16 students. A kindergarten playground should bedeveloped adjacent to the classroom.

Bad Nauheim Dependents Schools

*The Bad Nauheim Elementary Schoolis located at Bad Nauheim, Germany. The projected kindergarten enrollment for September,1969, is 6o students. Two kindergarten classrooms will berequired to house the projected enrollment. Two full-time kindergarten classrooms, twofull-time kindergarten teachers, and one and one -half teacher aides will berequired to fulfill requirements for the proposed program.

School officials have indicated thattwo adequate classrooms which meetspecifications for a kindergarten classroom (See AppendixB) will be available for kindergarten in 1969. It is recommended that theseclassrooms be utilized forthe kindergarten program and that an adequate kindergartenplayground be developed adjacent to or near it.

191 Butzbac.2aRendents Schools

*The American Elementary School is located at Butzb. , Germany. The projected kindergarten enrollment for t.t14 school in September, 1969, is 154 pupils. This enrollment will require provision of three classrooms and a faculty of three full-time kindergarten teachers and three teacher aides.

There are no adequate facilities currently available for kindergarten education; therefore,it is recommended that three relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalentconstruction be provided on a site adjacent toor near the elementary school. An adequate site is available for the location of cladsroom units. A kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the threekindergarten classrooms.

Darmstadt De endents Schools

The Darmstadt Elementary School is locatedon the U. S. Army Post at Darmstadt, Germany. The projected enrollment for kindergarten in 1969 is 199 pupils, Nhich would require four classroom units. The faculty requirements include four full-time kindergarten teachers and four teacheT aides.

Initially, one room of the existing school had been planned for a kindergarten, but lastyear (1966-67) it was used for a third grade. This classroom fulfills the educational specifications fora kindergarten classroom (See Appendix B), and it is recommended that it be so utilized. School officials indicate that itcan be made available for this use.

There is an adequate site around the previously mentioned classroom to install a relocatable kindergarten class .room (See Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction and a kindergarten playground. It is recommended that this be done. The remaining two relocatable kindergarten classrooms or equivalent permanent construction, and a second kindergarten playground to serve them, should be locatedon a site to be determined, as near the present elementary school as possible.

192 Frankfurt Dependents Schools

The Frankfurt Elementary School41 is located near a U. S. Army housing areaat Frankfurt, Germany. The projected enrollment for kindergartenin September, 1969, is 331 pupils, requiring seven classrooms. Seven full-time kindergarten teachers and seventeacher aides will be required to staff the program.

No facilities are available in the mainelementary building for housing the proposed program, and space is very limited for the addition of rooms onthe present site,

It is recommended that the building currently being used for a private kindergarten be modified to meet specifications for kindergarteneducation and that two more classroom units be located at this site. The present fenced playground area should bedeveloped to serve the three units. Since space is at a premium on the post, it is recommended that the four additional classroom units be located between buildings2234 and 2278, about one- fourth mile from the main elementaryschool building. An adequate playground area will need to bedeveloped at this site.

'11,2_ZIEJILILTIIPEULiLLLia is located in a U.S:liiinalhoiisinifFrerankfurt, Germany. Two hundred children of kindergarten age areprojected for the school in 1969. Four classrooms will be r - quired to house the program, and four full-time teachers and four teacher aides will beneeded

The main building was constructed to include kindergarten classrooms; however, these rooms are now used by firstgrade children and cannot be made available for kindergarten.

It is suggested that, since no adequatefacilities are now available forkindergarten education, an available site one block from the main buildingand near the facility now musing the class forthe visually handi- capped be utilized for the location of the neededclassrooms. It is recommended that four relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) orequivalent permanent constructions be located on thesite, along with two kindergarten playgrounds, eachto serve two classrooms. 193 Fulda Dependents Schools

*The Fulda American ElementarySchool at Fulda, Germany has a projected enrollmentof 72 kindergarten pupils by 1969. A minimum of two kindergartenclassroom units will be required to house thisnumber. Two full-time teachers andone and one-half teacher aides will be required to staffthe program.

The present private kindergartenis housed in building #7300, which isa structure of br4.ckveneer over masonry. The building is usedfor apartment housing and the kindergartenis located in the basement. The areas of therooms which were reportedas available are extremely small. One room measures 25 feetby 16 feet; anotherhas measurements of 16feet by 13 feet, and the thirdroom has dimensions of 25 feet by 16 feet. Although theserooms are in good repair, with the exception of thelighting, they should not be used for kindergartenbecause of the extremely small instructional area and thebasement location.

A site is availablein close proximity to the existing school building. The recommendation for the Fulda School is to provide tworelocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F)or equivalent construction on the available site and to developan adequate kindergarten playground adjacentto the units.

Gelnhausen Dependents Schools

*The Gelnhausen AmericanElements School is located at Gelnhausen, Germany. total of 17 kindergarten children is projectedfor Gelnhausen Schoolin September, 1969. Three kindergarten classrooms,a faculty of three full-timekindergarten teachers, and two and one-half teacher aideswill be required.

One adequate classroom isavailable on the first floor of the elementary school. It is recommended that this classroom be utilizedto house kindergarten education and that two relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction be providedon a site adjacent to ornear the elementary school. A site of 2,500 square feetis available twenty feet to thesouth of the structure, but this site will needto be expanded if two additional

194 classrooms are to be installed there. In addition, a kindergartenplayground should be provided adjacent to or near the three kindergartenclassrooms.

Giessen De endents Schools *The Giessen AmericangementamIshon is located at Giessen, Germany. The area experiences no climatic conditions that would introduce special requirements in constructing facilities.

The September, 1969, projected kindergarten enrollment is 123 children. Three kindergarten classrooms, three full-time kindergartenteachers and two and one-half teacher aides will be required for the program. No adequate facilities are presently available, nor will any be available by1969, to house kindergartens. It is recommended that three relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See AppendixF) or equivalent permanent construction be provided, along with an adjacent kindergarten playground. It will be necessary that an additional site be, designated for theschools or that an additionalsite be acquired to locate these facilities. The site should be adjacent to or as near to the elementaryschool as possible.

Hanau Dependents Schools

Elementar is located in the Old Aganncr HousingArea in Germany and serves minor dependents of Army and other military andDepartment of Defense personnel stationed inthis area of Germany. No unusual climatic conditions existwhich will require special accommodation in design or structural specifications.

The projected kindergarten enrollmentat Hanau Elementary as of September, 1969, is265 pupils. Six classrooms will be required to serve thispupil population, and six kindergarten teachers and fiveand one- half teacher, aides will be required tostaff the program. Although the installation does have facilities that could be made available, thedimensions of these

195 structures (less than 600 square feetper unit) and other design factors preclude their beingrecommended for utilization as kindergarten classrooms. It is recommended that six relocatable modularunits (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction be acquired and sited across the road from theelementary school in an area presently designatedas the "com- pound training area." It has been suggested thata portion of this largearea could be designated for school use and, if so, wouldserve as an effective site for the kindergarten program. The development of two kindergarten playgrounds would berequired to serve the six kindergarten units and should belocated carefully to minimize noise and distractionfor kindergarten classrooms in session.

Hersfeld Dependents Schools

*The Bad Hersfeld. School at BadHersfeld, Germany, has a projected kindergarten enrollmentof 23 pupils for 1969, which will requireone kindergarten classroom, one full-time kindergarten teacher andone teacher aide. There is a quonset type building that could be available in 1969. It meets minimum requirements for housing a kindergartenprogram except for recommended square footage. This building has been remodeled to provide avery comfortable facility. It is artificially illuminated withfluorescent units and has an acoustical ceiling. The interior walls have been covered with dry wall panelsand the floor has been covered with vinyl tile. Chalkboard and tackboard have been provided. There is one exit to the corridor and a playground is availablethat can be utilized exclusively for kindergartenpurposes.

It is recommended that this classroombe utilized to house the proposed program, but that themaximum number of pupils in a session be limited to17. The available playgroundarea should be developed to meet the specifications fora kindergarten playground (See Appendix E). Although there are rest room facilities and a drinking fountain within 150feet of the room, it is recommended that these items berelocated within the classroom.

196 asselapendents Schools

*The Kassel AmericanElementary School islocated on the KasselMilitary Subpost ofthe Frankfurt Mili- tary Post at Kassel,Germany. The projected kindergarten enrollmentfor September,1969, is 47 children. One kindergartenclassroom, onefull-time kindergarten teacher, and oneteacher aide will be required.

A classrooL which ispresently being used to house a private pre -school program could bemade available for the proposed programin 1969. However, this facility is located tenmiles from the elementary school and also provideshousing for the basetheater and bank. Since an adequate siteis available at the elementary school, it isrecommended that a relocatable kindergarten classroom(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction,with an adjacentkindergarten playground, be locatedthere.

Rhein-Main DependentsSchools

The Rhein-Main AmericanElementary School is located on Rhein -MainAir Force Base nearFrankfurt, Germany. The projectedenrollment for kindergarten for September,1969, is 350 pupils. Seven kindergarten classrooms will berequired to house thisnumber of enroll- children. Staff requirementsfor the projected ment include sevenfull-time kindergartenteachers and seven teacheraides. Though no adequateclassroom space is nowavail- able for housingthe proposed program, anextensive addition is currentlyproposed for the mainbuilding If and, if approved,will be completed in1971. this additional spaceis constructed,adequate space will be availablefor kindergarteneducation; however, until the addition iscompleted, facilitieswill need to be provided.

It is recommendedthat seven relocatablekinder- located on the garten classrooms(See Appendix F) be available site adjacentto the presentelementary be school and that threekindergarten playgrounds school does developed. If the additionto the present not become areality, therelocatables can continue to house the program or,upon completionof the addition

197 moved to other kinder- in 1971, therelocatables can be garten centersin the Districtwhich have outgrown two years of opera- their facilitiesduring the first tion.

Wildflecken DependentsSchools is *The WildfleckenAmerican Elementmjilh2511 conditions located atWildflecken, Germany. No climatic prevail in the areawhich effectbuilding design. enrollment is The September,1969, kindergarten projected to be 31pupils. One kindergartenclassroom, and one teacher aide one full-timekindergarten teacher will be requiredfor the program. could be made A concrete quonsettype classroom available for theproposed program in1969. The class- footage and meetsthe room containsadequate square classroom minimum specificationsfor a kindergarten adequate space is (See Appendix B). In addition, available for akindergarten playground. It is recommended that thisfacility be utilizedto house the proposed programand that akindergarten playground adjacent to it. Two modificationsshould be developed should be be made in theclassroom. A second exit the classroom andrest room facilities pi )vided from provided in the class- and a drinkingfountain should be room.

7. District VI Requirements pro- Requirements forestablishing kindergarten kindergarten enroll- grams to servethe 2102 projected ment in Group Ischools, District VI,European Area, arecategorized under fourmajor classifications. Tables 56, 57,58 and 59 identifyrequirements by classification and Table6o summarizes the total estimated costs forthe district.

Table 56 indicates apersonnel requirementof 422 teacher aides at an 47 kindergartenteachers and estimated annual costof $514,200.00.

Table 57 indicatesthat the totalestimated cost of recommendedclassroom equipmentand instructional material required for47 classrooms is$176,189.00.

198 Table 58 indicates that $876,164.00 willbe required to provide the 47 classrooms neededto serve the projected kindergarten enrollment. This amount includes the development of 10 classroomsfrom existing facilities and provision for 37new kindergarten classroom units.

Twenty-one kindergarten playground unitswill require development ata total estimated cost of 5,150.00, as indicated in Table 59.

Table 6o indicates that the estimatedcost for District VI for providing required kindergartenclassroom personnel, equipment and instructionalmaterials, 47 classroom facilities,and the development of needed playground areas totals $1,611,703.00.

11. District VII School Site Reports Amhtraamarla221221a

*I121-142ELEARtnallEILS2EttnE§911221 at Amberg, Germany, has a projected kindergarten enrollmentof 30 pupils for 1969, which will requireone classroom to house the kindergarten program. The climate is moderate and there are no severe weather conditions requiring special construction considerations.

A classroom is available ina quonset-type building that would be adequate witha minimum of renovation. The measurements of the room are k3'6" by 24'6 providing approximately 1188square feet of area. A maximum of 23 pupilsper sesdon could be housed in this classroom.

The interior of the room is in good repair, with the exception of the ceiling which needs painting. The floors and interior wallsare adequate.Artificial lighting is provided by 19 fluorescent units.Although rest room and drinking fountain facilities are not located within the classroom they are available within 150 feet of the room. The facility has one exterior exit and one corridor exit. A playground of asphalt and grassy areas is adjacent to the classroom andcould be used exclusively for kindergarten activities.

It is recommended that this facility be utilized for the proposed kindergartenprogram and that a

199 TABLE 56 Summary of European Area;Projected Kdg. Personnel Requirements Number DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - and Estimated Costs for Number of Group District VI, School Enroll- went,1969 RequiredTeachers of Kdg. 2 CostTeachers of Kdg. Re.uiredTeacher Aides 2 $ CostTeacher of Aides6,000. Personnel$ 22,200.Total Cost AschaffenburgBadBabenhausen Nauheim 609832 '3., 2.1 $ 16,200. 1.16,200 . 8.100. 1* 4,50o.3,000. 20,700.11,100. iv0 DarmstadtButzbachFuldaFrankfurt #2#1 199154200331 72 4427 16,20o.56,700.32,400.24,3oo.32,400. 147 12,000.12,000,21,000. 4,500.9,000. 44,400.20,700.44,400.77,700.33,300. HersfeldHanauGiessenGelnhausen 117265123 4723 163 48,600.24,3oo.24,300. 8,100. 215i2-A- 16,500. 7,500.3,000.7,500. 11,100.65,100.31,800.31,80o. Rhein-MainWildfleckenKassel 350 31 71 - 56,700. 8,100. 71 21,000.,3,000. 77,700.11,100. TOTAL 2,102 47 #380,700. 42i *133,500. 40111MMIMMONNION #514r200. Summary of Estimated Costs for District VI, European Area, for Classroom Equipment and TABLE 57 DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Instructional Materials Total Cost Group I ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg, Class-Numberroomsof Kdg. Non-Ex endable EquipmentClassroomCost of ExCostMaterialsInstruc- endable of tional EquipmentInstructional Classroomand Materials of AschaffenburgBadBabenhausen Nauheim l6 603298 Re uired 21 $ 6,374.3,187.6,374 $ 1,200. 1,80o. 600.900. $ 11,361. 7,274.3,787.7,574. 01-1IV DarmstadtFrankfurtButzbach #2#1 199154200331 437 12,748.22,309. 9,561. 4,200.2,400.2,400. 15,148.26,509. GiessenGelnhausenHersfeldHanauFulda 117265123 2372 1632 19,122. 6,374.9,561.3,187. 1,500.1,50o.3,300. 900.300. 22,422.11,061. 7,274.3,487. WildfleckenKasselRhein-Main 350 4731 17 22,309. 3,187. 4,200. 600.600. . 26,509. 3,787. TOTAL21See See Appendix D. Appendix C. 2,102 $149,789. $26,400. $176,189. TABLE 58 DistrictSummary VI,of FacilityEuropean RequirementsArea, DOD Overseas and Estimated Number CostModifi- of DependentsRe SchoolslocatableUnitsNumber orof Costs of Facilities for Cost of Relo- - Group I f roomsClass-of Kdg. ! AvailableClassroomsfo K ClassLcationof Avail msl . ClassroomsPermanentEquivalent Needed catable RoomsClass- FacilitiesClassroomCost of Total BadAschaffenburgButzbaohBabenhausen Nauheim 3212 212 $3,700. 3 $ 70,416, $ 70,416. 3,700. GiessenGelnhausenFuldaFrankfurtDarmstadt #2#1 3247 1 1,500. 2463 140,832.46,944.93,888.70,416, 142,332.46,944.46,944,93,888.70,416. RheinWildfleckenKasselHersfeldHanau -Main 163 1 1,500.1,000. 163 140,0,832. 23,472.7416 140,832.23,472.70,416.1,500.1,000. TOTAL1 See Appendix G. 47 10 0 $7,700. 37 7 $868,464.164,304, $876,164.164,304. CostsSummary for of District Site Availability VI, European and Estimated Playground Area, DOD OverseasTABLE 59 Dependents Development and Equipment Schools - h KindergartenClassroomsNumberR uired of PlaygroundsKindergartenNumberRe uired of Availabilit Site Playground& Develo ment Equipme0 Cost-1 As ButzbachBadBabenhauschaff Nauhe enburg enim 2213 112 yesyes 2 $ 2,150.4,300.2,150.2,150. FrankfurtDarmstadt #2#1 24. 122 yesyes 4,300.2,150. GelnhausenFuldaGiessenHersfeldHanau 2163 1121 YAE12yesyes 2,150.4,300.2,150.2,150.2;150. KasselWildfleckenTOTALShe in -Main 47 1 21 13 yes $45,150. 6,450.2,150. 1See243 SiteplaygroundSubject will to haveneedarea, Appendix E. confirmat toto be be ion. designatedexpanded to to accommodate three schools. required classrooms and Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing Kindergarten Program in District VI, TABLE 60 Kdg.ProjectedEnroll- European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - group Class-Numberof Kdg. Total TotaltionalInstrue-Equip. 8c. Total Classroom groundPlay-Total forTotal Estab- Cost Aschaffenburg School ment,1969 98 Requiredrooms 2 $CostPersonnel 22,200. $ CostMaterial Facility 7,5744 Cost 3,700. CostmentDevelop- 2,150. $ Programlibhing Kdg,. 35,624. 0 FkankfurtDarmstadtButzbachBadBabenhausen Nauheim #1 331199154 3260 74312 77,70o.44,400.33,300.20,700.11,10o. 26,509.15,148.11,361. 7,274.3,787. 142,332.70,416.70,416. $ 4,300.4,300.2,150.2,150. 250,841.134,264.117,227.30,124.17,037. FuldaFrankfurtGiessenGelnhausen #2 123117200 2 432 31,80o.32044,400. 1,, 780o00 . 11,061.15,148. 7,274. 70,416.46,944.46,944.93,888. 4,300.2,150.2,150. 115,427.157,736.77,068.91,955. WildfRhein-MainKasselHersfHanau leckeneld 350265 473123 716 77,70o.11,100.65,10o. 26,509.22,422. 3,787.3,487. 164,304.140,832. 23,472. 1,50o.1,000. 4,300.6,450.2,150. 232,654.274,963.40,509.18,537e17,737. alillnamorTOTAL 2,102 47 $514,200. $176,1894876,164. $45,150. $1,611,703.

1 11111111111111011111.11111111111111Meameww.a.mr, kindergarten playground be developedadjacent to it. In addition to the previouslymentioned modifications, it would be desirable thatrest room facilities, lavatories, and a drinking fountainbe provided in the classroom. One kindergarten teacher and oneteacher aide will be required to staff thisunit.

Ansbath Dependents Schools

*The Ansbaeh Elementary School,located in Ansbach, Germany, has a projected kindergartenenrollment of 59 pupils for 1969 and will requiretwo classrooms to hOuse a kindergarten program. Two teachers and one and one-half teacher aides would be needed. The climate of the area if moderate and would not presentspecial construction problems. The existing school does have akindergarten room on the first floor;although a slightly below minimum squarepotase requirements, it willaccommodate 20 pupils per session, and is adequatein other respects, It is recommended that thisclassroom be used for kindergarten and that the rated capacity beobserved,

No additional site is presentlyavailable, so one must be acquired for thesecond classroom.A relocatable kindergarten classroom(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction should beinstalled on the acquired site, along with anadequate kindergarten playground, It is very desirable that theadditional site, classroom and playground be as nearthe one available classroom as possible.

Bad Kissingen DependentsSchools,

*The Badldisiigen; ElementarySchool is located in Bad Kissingep.,_ Germany,and has a projected kinder- garteni---O'fienimenti of 39 pupils for 1969, which would require one kindergartenunit, one teacher and one teacher aide.

There is an available firstfloor room which provides 846 square feet ofclassroom area located in the existing school building. It meets minimum requirements for interiorspecifications (lighting, ceiling, walls, and floors), chalkboard,and bulletin board. There are two corridor exits.

205 Although the room does not meet minimum square footage requirements, the areacould be enlarged by extending the end 'all. The rest room and drinking fountain facilities should beprovided within the classroom at the time of remodeling. The heating system needs to be replaced, but a newboiler has been on requisitionsince January of 1967. It is recommended that the available classroom bemodified as stipulated and be utilized for the proposed program.A playground area that could beutilized exclusively for kindergarten is available and should bedeveloped.

Bamberg pependents Schools

*The Bamber American Elementa School at Bamberg, Germany, has a projected kindergartenenrollment of 133 pupils for September, 1969. Three kindergarten classrooms, three full-timekindergarten teachers, and three teacher aides will be required forthe program.

According to available information, threeadequate first floor classrooms could be madeavailable in 1969 to house the program. The only modifications needed in the classrooms are painting allinterior wall and ceiling surfaces and repairing plasterwalls. Pro- viding these classrooms can bebrought up to specif i- cations, it is recommended thatthey be utilized for the proposed program and that akindergarten playground area be developed onthe site which is presently available near the classrooms.

Bindlach Dependents Schools

*The Bindlach Elementary Schoolin Bindlach, Germany, has a projectedenrollment of 50 pupils for the kindergarten by1969. This number would require two classroom units and astaff of one teacher and one teacher aide.

A classroom which is located onthe fourth floor of a dependent housing unitcould be made available for the kindergarten in1969. The walls, ceiling, and lighting are in need of repairand/or replacement. There is no tackboard, and storage spaceis limited. Although a rest room is located inthe classroom, there is no drinking fountain inthe building. One exterior

206 exit and one corridor exit are available and the classroom-does not .contain adequate space. The above restrictions indicate that this room should not be utilized as a kindergarten.

It is recommended that a relocatable kindergarten classroom ,(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction .and a kindergarten playground be provided on a site to bi determined. The site should be adjacent to or near the present elementary school.

Crailsheim Dependents Schools

*The Crailsheim American Elementary School, to rated in Crailsheim, Germany, has a projected kindergarten enrollment of 41 as of1969. One kindergarten classroom unit will be required to serve this number of pupils. One full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide will be requiredto staff the program. The climate of the area is moderate, with no extreme weather conditions. One classroom unit that could be available for kindergarten purposes has interior measurements of 66 feet by 18 feet.Use of this classroom is not recommended because of the disproportionaterelation- ship of the length to the width of the room, even though the total square footage approaches minimum recommendations.

It is recommended that a relocatablekindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be provided on a site to be determinedby local; officials, adjacent to or near-the present elementary school. In addition, a kindergarten playground area should be provided adjacentto the facility.

Erlangen Dependents Schools

*The Erlangen American ElementarySchool, located' in Erlangen, Germany, has aprojected kindergarten enrollment of 100 pupils for 1969. Two kindergarten classroom units will be needed to housethis number of children. Staff requirements for theprojected enrollment include two full -tima kindergartenteachers and two teacher aides. No adequate facilities are presently

207 available, nor will any becomeavailable, for housing the proposed program. The site of the Erlangen School has an adequate area to allowfor expansion. Approxi- mately one acre of land couldbe made available for kindergarten facilities. It is recommended that two relocatable kindergartenclassrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction beinstalled on the available site. A kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent totne two units.

Grafenwoehr Dependents Schools locatedafinvioehirm.ProWd*21212mf202212411211-281nEltgantEELPsIT21, kindergarten enrollment of44 pupils. This number of pupils requires a minimum of onekindergarten classroom unit. The projected enrollment willrequire one full- time kindergarten teacher and oneteacher aide. The climate is moderate and wouldnot require special building provisions. A classroom presently utilized for aprivate pre- school could be madeavailable for the proposed program. The interior of the buildingis in good repair, but is heated with kerosene spaceheaters and has an area of 695 square feet, withmeasurements of 37' 7" by 18' 8 ". This room is evaluated assubstandard by present kindergarten facilitiescriteria.

There is an adequate siteavailable with an adjacent playground area. It is recommended that arelocatable kindergarten classroom(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent constructionbe provided on the available site, and that a kindergartenplayground be developed adjacent to it,

Hof Dependents Schools

*The Hof American ElementarySchool is located at Hof, Germany. The Climate is moderateand does not require special buildingprovisions.

The projected kindergartenenrollment at the Hof School in September,1969, is 70 pupils.This number will require two kindergartenclassrooms, two kindergarten teachers and one andone-half teacher aides.

208 Two adequate classrooms can be made available for .housing the proposed program. Each room contains 1800 square feet and meets the minimum specifications for a kindekgarten classroom (See Appendix B). No site is presently available in an adjacent area for a kindergarten playground, so it will be necessary to obtain an adequate site to develop this facility.

Hoehenfels Dependents Schools

*The Hoehenfels American Elementa School is associa ei a rmy Train ng er, which is situated in Oberphalz, Bavaria, Germany, No unusual climatic conditions exist in the area which affect the design of facilities.

The projected kindergartenenrollment: for the Hoehenfels School in 1969-70 is 20 children.A staff of one full-time teacher and one part-time teacher aide will be required, and one kindergarten classroom win be needed to house the program.

No adequate classrooms are available at Hoehentels f housing a kindergarten program, but a one-acre sit= is available. It is recommended that a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be provided on the site and that an adequate, enclosed kindergarten playground be developed.

Illesheim Dependents Schools

*The Illesheim American Elementary_School is located grlIreiheim, Germany,.. There are no unusual climatic factors which require special building construction beyond normal performance specifications.

The anticipated 1969 kindergarten enrollment is 67 children. This number will require two kindergarten classrooms and a staff of two full-time kindergarten teachers and one and one-half teacher aides.

The present modern masonry school contains one classroom that could be made available for the proposed program in 1969. The room has an acoustical tile ceiling, fluorescent lighting, asphalt tile flooring,

209 is adequately ventilated and heated, but contains less than the required square footage. It is recommended that this classroom be utilized for kindergarten, but that the maximum enrollment per kindergarten session be 17 pupils or less. In addition, water lines should be extended into the classroom, and a sink and drinking fountain installed.

A relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction should be provided adjacent to or as near the present school as possible. In addition, a kindergarten playground should be developed to serve both classrooms, Presently, no site is available for the additionalclassroom and it will need to be acquired.

Kitzingen122222agLjIg22212.

*The Kitzingen American Elementary School is located at Kitzingen, Germany, and servesUnited States dependent children in the area. There are no unusual climatic conditions which affect building design.

A total of 124 children are projected for the kindergarten enrollment in 1969. During the past 15 months, the school enrollment has dropped considerably and if the present trend continues, the kindergarten enrollment projection could be high.

To staff a kindergarten program for124 children, three full-time kindergarten teachersand two and one- half teacher aides will be required. Three kindergarten classrooms will be needed to house the program.

Six classrooms are available for kindergartens in the elementary school. The largest contains 602 square feet, which isconsiderably below the recommended size for kindergarten classrooms. In addition, each of the six classrooms is only 14 feet in width, a condition which is undesirable. Due to the inadequacy of the available facilities, it is recommended thatthree relocatable kindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction be installed on an available site near the presentelementary school and that an enclosed kindergarten playground be developed adjacent to them.

210 Nue b_ensidentsSchools

*The Nuernberg AmericanElementary School islo- catedifNUEllberg, Germany, and serveschildren of U. S. Army and othermilitary and DOD personnelstationed there. The projectedkindergarten enrollment for September, 1969, is296 children.

Faculty requirementsfor the projectedkindergarten enrollment aresix full-timekindergarten teachers and sixteacher aides. Six kindergarten classrooms will berequired to housethe program.

The present ThriftShop and CommissaryOffices could be made availableto house kindergartens,but extensive remodelingwould be necessary.Even after remodeling, the facilitieswould still not meet all educational specifications(See Appendix B). Therefore, it is recommendedthat six relocatablekindergarten classrooms or equivalentconstruction be provided.

An available site of5,000 square feet islocated obtain an on thepost, but it willbe necessary to additional site toconstruct the sixclassrooms. Two kindergarten playgroundsshould be developedadjacent to the six classroomunits, one playgroundfor each three units.

Schwaebisch HallDependents Schools

*The Schwaebisch HallAmerican Elementa School T e area is loca eat c was se Germany. experiences no climaticconditions which requireother than normal performancespecifications.

The projectedkindergarten enrollmentfor September, 1969, is 31pupils. One kindergarten class- full-time kindergartenteacher and one room, one the teacher aide willbe required tomeet the needs of projected enrollment.

A classroom in asteel frame buildingcould be made available forthe_ program inSeptember,1969, and does not The room containsonly 600 square feet meet severalother specifications. It is recommended that this classroomnot be used forkindergarten educa- (See tion. A relocatablekindergarten classroom

211 Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction and a kindergartenplayground should be provided on a site to be determined by localofficials, adjacent to or as near thepresent elementary school as is possible,

Schweinfurt Dependents Schools

*The Schweinfurt Elementary School inSchweinfurt, Germany, is located in amoderate climate with an average temperatureof 50.5 degrees Fahrenheit. There are no severe weatherconditions that require special consideration in construction ofschool facilities. The projected kindergarten enrollmentfor the Schwein- furt School in 1969 is 121 pupils. This number would require three classroom units to house akindergarten program. Three full-time kindergarten teacherswill be needed to staff the classrooms,with two and one- half teacher aides providing assistance.

Although it was reported that two classroomunits could be provided, they do not meetminimum recommended square footage, in additionto being located in the basement of a building. Due to the above limiting factors, it is recommended that threerelocatable classroom units (See AppendixF) or equivalent permanent construction be provided on an adequatesite adjacent to or in close proximity to theexisting building. A kindergarten playground should be developedadjacent to the classrooms.

Vilseck Deendents Schools

The Vilseck ElementarySchool in Vilseck, Germany, is located in a geographicalarea that has a moderate climate and does notrequirespecial construction performance specifications.

The projected kindergartenenrollment is 35 pupils for 1969. This number of studentswill require one classioom of recommended size. The school annex has a room available(Room 111) that contains 1,155 square feet and is in good conditionand meets most minimum specifications. It is recommended that theenrollment per session be held to amaximum of 23 pupils in this room.

212 should be extendedinto this room and Water lines be made. provision for asink and waterfountain should available and akinder- An adequateplayground site is garten playgroundshould be developed onit. School requires a The enrollmentof the Vilseck staff of oneteacher and oneteacher aide,

Wertheim DependentsSchools School is lo- *The WertheimAmerican Elementary cated on a U. S.Army installationat Wertheim, enrollment for Germany, The.projectedkindergarten School in1969 is 46 pupils. One Wertheim Elementary teacher aide and fUll-time kindergartenteacher, one required for theprogram. oneclassroom will be According to schoolofficials at thebase, one could be madeavailable at the adequate classroom program tn1969, school for housingthe kindergarten that the classroomwill require no It was reported be modification and itis recommendedthat, if this utilized forkindergarten. In addition, the case, it be be provided anenclosed kindergarten,playground should adjacent to theclassroom.

Wurzburg DependentsSchools American ElementarySchool is lo- *The Wurzbur kindergarten cated at Wurzburg,Germany. The projected in September,1969, enrollment forthe Wutzburglichool is 135 pupils. classrooms willbe required Three kindergarten for a to'house the program. Faculty requirements at the WurzburgSchool Include kindergarten program and three three full-timekindergarten teachers teacher aides. classrooms willbe availablefor Two adequate according to housing akindergarten programin 1969, It is recommendedthat they be school officials. class- utilized and that onerelocatablekindergarten F) or equivalentpermanent con- room(See Appendix determined by struction beinstalled on asite to be should be adjacentto the local officials. The site

213 school. A kindergartenplayground should be developed in close proximity toall three kindergartenunits.

12. District VII Requirements

Requirements for establishingkindergarten programs to serve the projectedkindergarten enrollment of1441 pupils in Group I schools,District VII, European Area, are categorizedunder four major classifications. Tables 61,62, 63, and 64 identify requirementsby classification and Table65 summarizes the total estimated costs for theDistrict.

Table 61 indicates apersonnel requirement of 35 kindergarten teachers and 32teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of$379,500.00.

Table 62 indicates that thetotal. estimated cost of recommended classroomequipment and instructional material required for 35classrooms is $130,745.00.

Table 63 indicates that$573,928.00 will be required to provide the 35classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergartenenrollment. This amount includes the developmentof 11 classrooms fromexisting facilities and provision for24 new kindergarten classroom units.

Nineteen kindergartenplayground units will require development at atotal estimated cost of$40,85040, as indicatedin Table64. Table 65 indicatesthat the estimated cost for District VII forproviding requiredkindergarten personnel, equipmentand instructionalmaterials, 35 classroomfacilities, and thedevelopment of needed playground areastotals $1,125,023.00.

214 Personnel, District VII, European Area, Summay7 of Personnel Requirements TABLE 61. DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I and Estimated Costs for ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg. Teachers ofNumber Kdg. Cost of Kdg, TeachersNumber ofAides TeacherCost of Personnel .Total AmbergAnsbachBad Kissingen School. 1962 303959 Reggred 12 Teachers$ 16,200. 8,100. Required 11* 3 3,000.3 11,100.Aides4,500.3,000. 11,100.20,700.Cost ulI-2I.) CrailsheimBindlachBamberg 133 4150 113 24,300, 8,100. 213 6,000.3,000.9,000.3,000. 11,100.22,200.33,300. HofGrafenwoehrErlangenHohenfelsIllesheim 100 67204470 122 16,200. 8,100. 11 4,500,4,500.1,500.3,000. 11,100.31,800.20,700. 9,600. KitzingenSchwaebischNuernbergSchweinfurtHall 124121296 31 6331 24,300,48,60o.24,30o. 8,100. 162* 18,000. 3,000.7,500.7,50o. 11,100.66,600.11,100.31,800. VilseckTOTALWertheim 1,1441 4635 35 1 $283,500, 8,100. 32 1 $96,000. #379,500. 3,000, 11,100. Summary of Estimated Costs for Classroom Equipment and Instructional Materials TABLE 62 for District VII, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - G:roup I Projected Kdg. ofNumber Kdg, ClassroomCost of CostInstruc- of tional of Classroom Equipment and AnsbachAmberg School Enroll- ment,1969 59 Re uiredClass-rooms 21 Non-Expendable $Equipment 6,374.3,187. )1 (Expendable$ Materials 900,600. InstructionalMaterials$ 7,274.3,787. ErlangenCrailsheimBindlachBambergBad Kissingen loo 415o 139 3 213 6,374.3,187.3,187,9,561, 1,200,1,800, 60o,600.600. 11,361. 7,574.3,787. Ktt7illgenHohenfelsHofGrafenwoehrIllesheim 124 6720447o 213 6,374.9,561.3,187,6,374. 1,500, 900.300.600, 11,061. 7,274.3,487.3,787. WertheimVilseck*rtnweinfurt ,-1.11aebisch Hall 31 121296 4635 136 19,122. 3,187.3,187,9,561.3.187, 1,50o.3,600. 600.6oc400. 11,061.22,722. 3,787. 2See1SeeTOTALSWurzbe Appendix Appendix rg D.C. 1,441 135 35 3 $111,545 9,561. $19,200. 1,800. $130,745, 11,361. Summary of Facility Requirements and EstimatedArea, DOD Overseas TABLE 63 Dependents Schools - Group I Costs of Facilities for District VII, European Numberof Kdg, CostModifi-cation of EquivalentRelocatableUnits or Cost of Relo- Total Amberg School Re uiredClass-rooms 1 AvailableClassroomsfor Kd 1 roomslClass-of$ Avail.1,100. PermanentClassrooms Needed 1 $ 23,472.roomsClass-eatable FacilitiesClassroom $ Cost of 1,100. AnscCrailsheimBadBindlachBamberg ba Kish singen 13 31 8,500. 21 46,944.23,472. 46,944.2,472,23,472.23,472 8,500. HofGrafenwoehrErlangenIllesheimHohenfels 122 12 500. 11 23,472.23,472, 23,472.70,416. SohwaebischNuernbergKitzingenSchweinfurtHall 6133 1633 70,416.23,472,70,416, 140,832. 70,416.23,472, 500, TOTALSWertheimVilseWurzberg1See ck Appendix G. 35 13 11 1 *10,600. 500. 24 3 $563,328. 70,416 $573.928. 70,4.6. Costs for DistrictSummary ofVII, Site European Availability Area, DODand OverseasEstimated Dependents Playground Schools Development - Group and I Equipment TABLE 64 Amberg School KindergartenClassroomsNumberRe uired of 1 PlaygroundsKindergartenReNumber uired of 1 Amailabilit Site ye g Playground& Develo ment Equipment Costl # 2,150. AnsbachCrailsheimBindlachBambergBad Kissingen 132 1 yeg3yesno4 2,150.2,150,2,150. HohenfelsHofErlangenIllesheimGraf enwoehr 121 1 no4,yeno4noyes § 2,150. VilseckSchweinfurtSchwaebischNueKitzingen rnbe rg Hall 136 112 yesyes,yesyes?, 4,300.2,150. TOTALWertheimWurzberg See Appendix E. 35 13 19 1 yes-,yes,, $40,850. 2,150.2,150. 5Present2Additional3Subject sitesiteSiteto siteconfirmation. willforwill for playground notneed the accommodate tosecond be will. expanded classroom haveall sixorto and additionbeclassrooms acquired.playground site and acquired.will two haveplaygrounds, to be acquired. so Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing TABLE 65 Kindergarten Program in District VII, Kdg.Projected Number European Area, DOD Overseas of Kdg. Equip.TotalInstruo- &Dependents Schools - TotalClassroom TotalgroundPlay-Develop- Group I forTotal Estab- Cost Amberg School mentjEnroll-1969 roomsRequiredClass- Cost 1 PersonnelTotal$ 11,100. Material $ Costtional 3,787.$ FacilityCost 23,472. 1,100. mentCost$42,150. $ 2,150. Programlishing Kdg. 53,596.18,137. AnsbachBindlachBambergBadCrailsheim Kissingen 133 5941395o 3121 33,300.11,100.20,700. 11,361. 3,787.7,274.7,574.3,787. 46,944.23,472. 8,500. 2,150.2,150. 40,509.46,811.78,868.25,537. GrafenwoehrHofErlangenHohenfelsIllesheim 100 70446720 1221 20,700.11,100.22,200.20,700. 9,600. 7,274.3,487.3,787. 23,972.23,472. 2,150. 115,427.30,124.40,509.54,096.38,709. NuernbergKitzingenSchweinfurtSchwaebischHall 124296121 31 6331 66,600.31,800.31,80o.11,100. 11,061.11,061.22,722. 140,832.3,787. 70,416.70,416.23,472. 4,300.2,150. 115,427.234,454. 40,509. WertheimVilseckWurzbergTOTAL 1,441 135 4635 35 1 $3799500. $130,745.$573,928.11,100.11,10o.33,300. 11,361. 3,787.3,787., 70,416. 500. $40,850. $1,125023.2,150. 117,227.17,537.17,037. 13. District VIII SchoolSite Reports Aukamm Dependents Schools

The Aukamm ElementarySchool is located in Wiesba- den, Germany.Noclimatic conditions prevail in the area which wouldrequire other than normalperformance specifications for buildings.

The projected numberof kindergarten childrenfor 1969 at the Aukamm Schoolis 100. Two kindergarten classrooms will berequired to house thesepupils. The kindergarten staffwill include two full-time kindergarten teachers and twoteacher aides.

Currently, the elementaryschool is operating at capacity and it is notanticipated that any classrooms can be madeavailable in 1969 for theproposed progTam. A large and adequatesite is available behindthe present elementaty buildingand it is recommended that two relocatable kindergartenclassrooms (See AppendixF) or equivalentpermanent construction beconstructed on it. An adequate kindergartenplayground should be developed adjacent to the twounits.

Bad Godesber& DependentsSchools

*The Bad GodesbergElementary School, located in Bad Godesberg, Germany,has a projected enrollment of 64 pupils for 1969. This number of pupils willrequire two kindergarten classroomunits. There are two classroomsthat could be available the rooms do not for kindergarten useby 1969; however, meet minimum arearequirements, nor isthere a water supply in the classrooms.The measurements are30 feet by 27 feet, whichprovide only 810 squarefeet.

It is recommendedthat the two classroomunits be utilized with no morethan 16 pupils persession. Water lines shouldbe extended into theclassrooms. A drinking fountainand sink should beinstalled in each classroom. An adequate kindergartenplayground area should bedeveloped adjacent to theclassrooms, Faculty requirements for akindergarten program at the Bad GodesbergSchool include two full-time kindergarten teachers and twoteacher-aides.

220 Berlin DependentsSchools

The Berlin AmericanElementary School in Berlin, Germany, presently occupiesthe entire buildingwhich prior to 1967 housedboth the elementaryand secondary of units. The school servesthe dependent children Army, other militaryand DepaTtment ofDefense civilian personnel.

The projectedkindergarten enrollmentfor September, 1969, is 254 pupils. Five classrooms willbe required to house this number. Four classrooms inthe building are currentlybeing utilized for aprivate pre-school program. These fourclassrooms plus oneadditional classroom could be madeavailable to house theproposed program inSeptember, 1969.

The five classroomsreferred to are reasonably to adequate. It is recommendedthat they be modified meet educationalspecifications(Appendix B) and be utilized to serve theprojected kindergartenenrollment. Two kindergartenplayground areas should bedeveloped adjacen).; to, or as near aspossible to, the fiveclass- rooms.

Five full-timekindergarten teachers andfive teacher aides willbe required to staffthe program.

Bitberg DependentsSchools

The Bitberg ElementarySchool is located in an U. S. Air ForceHousing Area atBitberg, Germany. kindergarten for the The projectedenrollment for 1969-70 school year is441 pupils. to Nine kindergartenclassrooms will be required house the projectedenrollment. Staff requirements include nine full-timekindergarten teachersand nine teacher aides.

No classroomswill be availablefor housing the proposed program in1969, but a site for thelocation available'near the of the neededclassroom units is that nine main elementarybuilding. It is recommended F) relocatable kindergartenclassrooms (See Appendix construction be constructed on orequivalent permanent playground the availablesite. Since one kindergarten

221 can serve only three classroomsadequately, it is recommended that threekindergarten playgrounds be developed adjacent to theunits.

Bremerhaven Dependents Schools

*The Bremerhaven ElementarySchool is located at Bremerhaven, Germany. No climatic conditions prevail in the area which requirespecial attention whende- signing facilities.

The projected enrollmentfor kindergarten for September, 1969, is 122pupils. This enrollment will require three classrooms anda faculty of four full- time kindergarten teachersand three and one-half teacher aides.

The classrooms currentlyavailable at the school, though not meeting theminimum recommended floorspace for sessions of twenty-five pupils,do meet other specifications. The classroomsare large enough toaccommodate 18 pupils per session. It is recommended thatthe four available classrooms beutilized for the proposed kindergarten program. Two kindergarten playgrounds should be developed adjacentto the classrooms.

Crestview Dependents Schools

The Crestview ElementarySchool is a new school located in a military housingarea. The projected enrollment for the kindergartenage group for 1969 is 132 pupils, thus necessitating theuse of three kindergarten classrooms. Faculty requirements basedon the projected enrollment include threefull-time kindergarten teachers and three teacheraides.

No adequate facilitiesare currently available in the area for kindergartenclassrooms. The school currently utilizes basementrooms in housing units for all its classrooms.During the latter part of the 1966-67 schoolyear, twelve classrooms were inuse, one each in twelve different housingunits.

Several sitesare available in the area fornew classrooms. It is recommended that threerelocatable kindergarten classrooms (SeeAppendix F) or equivalent

222 permanent construction beprovided onone of the available sites. An adequate kindergartenplayground should be provided adjacentto the classroomunits.

Hahn Dependents Schools

*The Hahn AmericanElementary School is located at a U. S. militaryinstallation at Hahn, Germany. A total of 317 pupils areprojected for the kindergarten enrollment for the1969-70 school year. Personnel requirements for operation of akindergarten program at the school includes sevenfull-time kindergarten teachers and six andone-half teacher aides to assistthem. Seven kindergarten classroomswill be required to house the program.

No facilities will beavailable in 1969 to house a kindergarten program. A 3.5 acre open site isavailable approximately 100 yardsnorth of the present elementary school. The site is adequately locatedand of sufficient size toaccommodate seven classrooms and three enclosed playground areas. It is recommended that seven relocatablekindergarten classrooms or equivalent permanent constructionbe installed on the available site, along withthree adequate kindergarten playgrounds.

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The LindseElements School is located in Wiesbaden, Germany. T The projectkindergarten enrollment for September,1969, is 206 pupils. This projection could be highif the present trendcontinues. The first gradeenrollment in 1966-67 was247 students, but only 187 students areanticipated for the first grade in September,1969.

Personnel requirementsfor operation of a kindergarten program in1969 at the school include fivefull- time kindergartenteachers and four andone-half teacher aides.

No classrocaa willbe available forhousing the proposed program in1969; however, an adequate site for new classroomsis available forthe location of additional classrooms in theimmediate vicinity. It is

223 recommended that five relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction be located on the availablesite. Two kindergarten playgrounds should bedeveloped adjacent to the classroom units.

Mainz Dependents Schools

The Mainz Elementary School hasfacilities located in three different areas near Mainz, Germany. Two are located at military housingareas and a third, eight miles away from the main schoolbuilding, is located in a military depotaa?ea.

The projected kindergarten enrollmentfor September, 1969, is 201 students. Four kindergarten classrooms will be needed to house these students. Faculty requirements include four full-time kindergartenteachers and four teacher aides.

The rooms currently used fora private pre-school program will be needed for additional sections offirst grade in the 1967-68 schoolyear. No other adequate facilities are available,nor will any be available in 1969. However, sites for the location of kindergarten classrooms are available. It is recommended that three relocatable kindergarten classrooms (SeeAppendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be locatednear the main school and that one similar unitbe located at Finthen Air Base where approximatelytwenty-five percent of the student population is located. An adequate kindergarten playground should be developed at each site.

Oslo Dependents Schools

The Oslo Elementary School is located inOslo, Norway, and serves minor dependents of military and civilian personnel stationed in the greater Osloarea. The mean temperature for Oslo is approxitately 43 degrees Fahrenheit, with an approximate high of 86 degrees and a low of minus 8 degrees Fahrenheit. It is generally conceded that this part of the worldis cold during the winter months and experiences muchsnow.

The projected kindergarten enrollmentat Oslo for 1969 is 67 pupils. Based on this enrollment, this school

224 would require two kindergarten classrooms to serve this pupil population. Two full-time kindergarten teachers and one and one-half teacher aides will be required.

The present school consists of 17 classrooms, with one cafeteria, one library, and one auditorium and is an excellent school facility. However, it is filled to capacity and, therefore, .kindergarten requirements could be met only through new construction. It should ba noted that the present school facility was built privately by a Norwegian corporation, according to Norwegian building codes, and is leased to the U. W. Air Force. Any addition to the facility would necessarily have, to meet the same ;odes and could be provided only through a similar arrangement. Such an arrangement would not require a capital investment for additional kindergarten classrooms, but it would increase the rental cost. At the present time the existing facility is leased to the Air Force at approximately $50,000 per year. Reliable estimates made by local military personnel indicated that the addition of two classrooms for kindergarten use would increase the annual rental fee $4,200 per year.

Space is available on the present site for the location of two kindergarten classrooms, although such utilization would require the approval of Norwegian authorities. If such authority were not granted, it would be necessary and possible to lease additional land directly adjacent to the present site for the placing of the kindergarten units. It is the recommendation of this study that two new kindergarten class- rOoms be constructed, according to the educational specifications as outlined in Appendix B, consistent with Norwegian building codes, and in accordance with locally established procedures governing school construction. Such classrooms should be the same construction as the present school facility. A kinder- Garten playground should be developed adjacent to the units.

Pruem Dependents Schools

The Pruem Elementary School is located in a small U. S.171777611iIng Area at Pruem, Germany. The building contains four very adequate classrooms, three of which

225 are currently used for two-year combinations of the six elementary grades.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for 1969 is 23 children, which will require one classroom. One full-time kindergarten teacher and one-half teacher aide will be required for the program. No significant change in pupil population is currently anticipated and the fourth room of the relatively new building could be made available as a kindergarten classroom. It is recommended that the available classroom be used for the program and that the site adjacent to it be developed into a kindergarten playground.

Soesterberg Dependents Schools

Soesterberg American ElementarySchool is located at Camp New Amsterdam, north and east of Utrecht, the Netherlands. The mean temperature is 60 degrees, with a reported high of 70 degreesand a low of 33 degrees. The mean precipitation is reported to be 30. inches per year. There are no special climatic conditions which would affect school construction.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for 1969 is 68, which would require a minimum of two classrooms. Two full-time kindergarten teachers and one and one- half teacher aides will be required for the proposed program.

The present elementary school is housed in two buildings: one new prefabricated Dutch-builtstructure on the base and one small olderDutch school, which is five miles away at Den Dolder. Neither facility will have adequate space for housing a kindergarten program in 1969. There is ample room adjacent to the new school building, which is located in a park, for additional buildings.

Camp New Amsterdam is on a Dutch air base; therefore, any construction would have to be approved,and constructed by the Dutch government. It is the recommendation of this study that two new kindergarten Classrooms be constructed according to the educational specifications as outlined in Appendix B, consistent with Dutch building codes and in accordancewith locally established procedures governing school construction.

226 Such classrooms should be the same construction as tint:: present school facility. A kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the new classrooms. S an dahlen.s. *2112222ELD21212mg2122211nPlamitIlltat Germany, is locat(.dirigio,:e*Omii-AqiiitrIas a moderate climate with a mean temperature of 47.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The projected kindergarten enrollment is 234 pupils for 1969.

It was reported that four classrooms which meet minimum specifications would be available by 1969. All rooms have rest room and drinking facilities and are in good repair. All of the classrooms are located on the first floor of the building. One additional relocatable classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction will be necessary to house the projected kindergarten enrollment. A good site of approximately nine acres is available for additional construction. Two kindergarten playgrounds should be developed to serve the five classrooms.

Five teachers and five teacher aides will be required to staff the program.

Trier Dependents Schools

The Trier Elementary School is located in a small Air Force Housing Area. Air Force and other military and DOD minor dependents attend the school, which consists of four classrooms in the main building and two basement rooms in housing units.

The projected kindergarten enrollment as of September, 1969 is 40 pupils. One classroom will be adequate to handle this number, since no significant change in population growth at the base is anticipated. One full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide will be required to staff the program.

No current facilities meet the minimum recommended standards for kindergartens; however, adequate sites are available near the present building on which to locate a kindgarten unit. It is recommended that a relocatable kinderbarten classroom (See Appendix F)

227 or equivalent permanent construction be provided on the available site and that a kindergarten playground be developed adjacent to it.

VandenberpLitamiensAchosa

The Vandenberg Elementary School is located adjacent to the junior and senior high schools and is the largest of the klementary schools in Wiesbaden, Germany. The school is located in a military residential area and serves children of Air Force and other military and DOD civilian personnel. The projected enrollment for the kindergarten class for 1969-70 is 311 students. Seven kindergarten classrooms will be required to house this number of pupils.Seven full-time kindergarten teachers and six and one-half teacher aides will be required to staff the program.

Though the present building does not have available space for kindergarten children, a site is available for the location of classroom units adjacent to the present elementary building. It is recommended that seven relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be installed on the available site and that three kindergarten playgrounds be developed adjacent to the classroom units.

Wiesbaden Air Base Dependents Schools

The Wiesbaden Air Base Elementa School is located at Wiesbaden, :Jemmy. The school serves children of Air Force and other military and Department of Defense civilian personnel.

The projected kindergarten enrollmeni! for Septem- ber, 1969, is 30 pupils. One full-time kiadergarten teacher and one teacher aide will be required to staff ithe program.

The present elementary enrollment is housed in a converted barracks building, the basement of the chapel, and basement rooms in housing units. No adequate facilities will be available at the base and no site for location for a classroom unit will be available near the present main school building, However, a site can be utilized near one of the housing units. It is

228 recommended that a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be installed on this available site. An adequate kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the unit.

14. District VIII Requirements

Requirements for establishing kindergarten programs to serve the projected kindergartenenrollment of 2610 pupils in Group I schools, District VIII, European Area, are categorized under four major classifications. Tables 66, 67, 68, and 69 identify requirements by classification and Table 70 summarizes the total estimated costs for the district.

Table 66 indicates a personnel requirement of60 kindergarten teachers and 562 teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of 1055,500.00.

Table 67 indicates that the total estimated cost of recommended classroom equipment andinstructional material rer_71red for 60 classrooms is$223,620,00.

Table 68 indicates that $969,052.00 will be required to provide the 60 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment. This amount includes the development of 17 classrooms from existing facilities and provision for 43 new kindergarten classroom units.

Twenty-seven kindergarten playground units will require development at a total estimated cost of $58,050.00, as indicated in Table 69.

Table 70 indicates that the estimated cost for District VIII for providing required kindergartenclassroom personnel, equipmentand instructional materials, 60 classroom facilities, and the development of needed playground areas totals $1,906,222.00.

229 TABLE 66 Personnel, District VIII, European Area, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools Projected Summary ofKdg. Personnel Requirements and Estimated Costs for Number Number of - Group I Aukamm §ch°°l3---...--z2§2---.-.1 Enroll- went, 100 Teachersof Kdg. 21..-----..-r..--..-----qedTeahers Cos$ 16,200, K g. of TeacherRe uiredAides 2 TeacherCost$ 6,000. ofAides Personnel$ 22,200.Total Cost N> Crestview BremerhavenBitbergBerlinBad Godesberg 132122441254 64 34952 24,30o.32,40o.72,900,40,500.16,200. 3952 10,500.27,000.15,000. 9,000.6,000. 33,300.42,9C0.99,900.55,500.22,200. Lcl Hahn PruemOsi.MainzLindsey 201206317 6723 14257 16,200,40,50o.32,400,56,700, 8,100. 12,000.13,500,19,500. 1,500,4,50o, 44,40o.20,700.54,000.76,200. 9,600. WiesbadenVandenbergSpangdahlemSoesterbergTrier Air 311234 4068 1752 56,70o.40,500.16,200. 8,100, 6i15 19,50o.15,000. 4,50o.moo. 11,100.55,50o.20,70o.76,200, TOTAL Base 2,610 30 6o 1 $486,000. 8,100. 56i 1 $169,500. 3,000. $655,500. 11,100. Summary of Estimatedfor District Costs VIII, for European Area, DOD Overseas DependentsClassroom Equipment and TABLE 67 Instructional Schools - TotalMaterialsGroup Cost I ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg. 6 ReslutiedClass-roomsNumberof Kdg. (Non-Expendable r ClassroomEquipmentCost of (Expendablef CostMaterialsInstruc- of tional Instructionalof Classroom EquipmentMaterials and AukammBerlinBad Godesberg 164254 00 52 $ 15.9358,683.2 6,374. . $ 1,200. 3,000. 900. $ 7.574.18,935.34,083. 7,274. HahnCrestviewBremerhavenBitberg 317132122441206 49573 12,748.15.935.22,309. 9,561. 1,800.1,500.5,400.2,100.3,900. 14,248.18,035.26,209.21,361. SoesterbergPruemMainzLindseyOslo 201 682367 4122 12,748. 6,374.6,374.3,187. 2,400. 900.300. 15,148. 7,274.3,487. TrierSpangdahlemWiesbadenVandenberg BaseAir 211234 30 157 22,309.15.935. 3,187. 3,900.3,000. 600. 26,209.18,935. 3.787. 2TOTAL1See AppendixSee Appendix C. D. 2,610 60 $191,200. $32,400. $223,620. DistrictSummary VIII,of Fability European Requirements Area, DOD Overseasand Estimated Dependents Costs Schoolsof Facilities for TABLE 68 Num er of - Group I School RequiredroomsNumberClass-of Kdg. forAvailableClassrooms Kdg. rooms)Class-ofcationModifCost Avail. i-of NeededmanentClassroomsEquiv.UnitsRelocatable orPer- roomsClass-eatableReCost lo- of FacilitiesClassroomCostTotal of BremerhavenBitBerlinBadAukamm bergGodesberg 4592 52 $1,000. 1,50o. 92 $ 46,944.211,248. $ 46,944.211,248. 1,500.1,000. OsloMainzLindseyHahnCrestview 2453 4 42537 117,360.164,304.70,416.93,888. 117,360.164,304.70,416.93,888., VandenbergTrierSpangdahlemSoesterbergPruem 512 51 12 164,304.46,944.23,472. 4,200:2 164,304.46,944.23,472. 4,200.4 Wiesbaden2LeaseTOTALISee Appendix cost AirBase for G. 60 71 one year 17 $2,500. 43 17 $966,552. 23,472. $969,052. 23,472. TABLE 69 Playground Development and Equipment Costs for SummaryDistrict of VIII, Site Availability KindergartenClassroomsNumber of European Area, DOD NumberandKindergartenPlaygrounds Estimated of Overseas Dependents SchoolsSite - Playground Equipmept Group I BadAukamm Godesberg School Required 2 Required 121 Availability yesyes & Development Cost $ 4,300.2,150. HahnBremerhavenBitbergBerlinCrestview 9573 1323 yesyes 4,300.6,450.4,300.6,450.2,150. LindseySoesterbergPruemOsloMainz 1452 122 yesyes 4,300.2,150. VandenbergWiesbadenTrierSpangdahlem AirBase 751 3121 yesyes 4,300.6,450.2,150.2,150. TOTAL1See Appendix E. 60 27 $58,050. Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing Kindergarten Program in District TABLE 70 Projected NumberEuropean Area,Kdg. DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group I of Kdg. Equip.Instruc- &Total Total groundPlay-Total Total Cost VIII, School Enroll- 1969ment, 100 Required roomsClass- 2 PersonnelTotal Cost Material Facilitytional Cost Classroom Cost Develop- mentcost Kdg.Establishing Program for BremerhavenBitbergAukammBerlinBad Godesbe:', 122441254 64 4952 $ 22,200. $ 42,900,99,900,55,500.22,200. 14,248.18,935.34,083.. 211,248.7,277,574.$ 46,944. . 1,500.1,000. $ 2,150. $ 4,300.6,450.4,300.2,150. 351,681.61,448.80,235.32,78,868. 2 . MainzLindseyOsloHahnCrestview 201206317132 67 4253 44,400.54,000.76,200.33,300. 15,148.18,035.26,209.11,361. 164,304.117,360. 93,888.70,416. 4,300.6,450.2,150. 157,736.193,695.273,163.117,227, SpangdahlemVandenbergTrierSoesterbergPruem 311234 40682 3 1521 76,200.11,100.55,500.20,700,20,700.9,600. 26,209.18,935. 164,304.3,787.7,274.3,487.7,274. 23,472.46,944. 4,200. 2,150.4,300.2,150. 40,509.78,735,15,237.77,068.34,324. TOTALWiesbaden BaseAir 2,610 30 6o 1 $655,500. $223,620.$969,052.11,100. 3,787. 23,472. $58,050. $1,906,222,2,150.6,450, 273,163.40,509. 15. District IX School Site Reports

Bad Kreuznach DependentsSchools

*The Bad Kreuznach AmericanElementarzfichool is located in the Bad KreuznachArmy Post Housing Area at Bad Kreuznach, Germany, No climatic conditions exist in the area which requirespecial design specifications for buildings.

Thprojected kindergarten enrollmentfor the 1969- 70 school year at the BadKreuznach attendancearea is 116 children. Three full-time kindergartenteachers and two and one-half teacheraides will be required to staff the program. Three kindergarten classroomswill be required.

Two basement classroomswere reported to be available for housing kindergartenin 1969. These two classrooms were formerly maids' quarters and contain 602 square feet each, which is considerablybelow the recommended size the kindergartenclassrooms. In addition, the basement locationforthe classroomswas evaluated as unsatisfactory.

It is recommended that threerelocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F)or equivalent permanent construction be installedon a site to be determined near the present elementaryschool, The site should be large enough to providefor the development of the required kindergarten playgroundarea.

Baumholder Dependents Schools

The Ba.umholder Elementary School islocated on the U. S. Army Post at Baumholder,Germany, The school is attended by children of the Armyand other military and Department of Defense personnelassigned to this area. The climate is moderate and does notrequire special consideration for constructionpurposes.

Kindergarten projections indicate therewill be 221 pupils eligible for kindergarten by 1969. Five classroom units will be required to house thispro- jected pupil population. The kindergarten is presently housed in dependent quarters buildings 8037, 8038,and 8039, All rooms utilized are located in the basements of these buildings. Sites on this post are ata premium and the school has a limited playgroundarea. 235 The recommendation is to locate five relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction on any adequate site approved by local school officials. Two kindergarten playgrounds should be developed adjacent to the classrooms.

The projected kindergarten enrollment will require five full-time kindergarten teachers and four and one - half teacher aides to staff the program.

Birkenfeld Dependents Schools *The Birkenfeld_IkEtgarajlahon is located at Birkenfeld, Germany, The projected kindergarten enrollment for September, 1969, is 40 students. One kindergarten classroom will be required to house the projected enrollment and one full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide will be required to fulfill personnel requirements for the proposed program.

School officials have indicated that a classroom which meets the specifications for a kindergarten classroom (Sqe Appendix B) will be available for the program in 1969. It is recommended that this classroom be utilized for the program and that an adequate kindergarten playground be developed adjacent to or near it.

Dexheim Dependents Schools

*The Dexheim School in Dexheim_, Germany, has a projected kindergarten enrollment of 25 pupils by 1969. A single kindergarten classroom unit would be required to house the projected number of kindergarten pupils. The climate is moderate, with no severe weather conditions requiring special building specifications.

The private kindergarten program is now operated in a building that also houses teen club activities and a Sunday School room. The room reported as available has an area of 690 square feet with measurements of 30' by 231. The interior walls are in need of repair. The room must be considered as inadequate because of the lack of space requirements.

It is recommended, that a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent

236 construction be provided for the Dexheim School. It was reported that only a limited site was available near the present school, but the unit and an adequate playground should be located as near the present facility as possible.

A staff of one teacher and one-half teacher aide will be required for the kindergarten program.

Idar Oberstein Dependents Schools

The Idar Oberstein Elements School located in Idar Oberstein, Germany, serves c i dren of Army and other military and Department of Defense personnel stationed in this area. The kindergarten enrollment projection for the Idar Oberstein School for1969 is 46 pupils. This number will require one classroom.

One room is available for kindergarten use. The room is located on the first floorand contains approximately 1316 square feet, with measurements of47' x 28'. The interior walls are plastered and in good repair. The ceiling is covered with an acoustical material of good quality. Interior lighting is provided by nine fluorescent units which illuminate the room above the minimum standard. The school is heated by an oil fired furnace with a hotwater conduction system and provides uniform heating.Although restrooms, sinks and water fountains are not located within the room, these facilities areavailable within 150 feet. Chalkboard and tackboard have been provided in sufficient quantity. The room has four corridor exits and a separate playground is available for kindergarten purposes.

This room seems to be quite adequate, with the exception of the floor, which is concrete. It is recommended that the floor be covered with a vinyl tile. A kindergarten playground should bedeveloped adjacent to the classroom. Water lines should be extended into the classroom and a sink and waterfountain should be provided.

One teacher and one teacher aide would beneeded to staff the kindergarten program.

237 Kaiserslautern Dependents Schools

The Kaiserslautern Elementary School #1 is located at the military installation at Kaiserslautern, Germany. The complex of buildings consists of a permanent building and an annex of connected quonset buildingslocated approximately one block from the permanent building. Enrollment patterns indicate a projected kindergarten enrollment of 339 pupils, which would require seven classroom units.

A private kindergarten is housed in quonsetbuild- ings with the first and second grades. To make these facilities adequate, the floors would need to be re- furbished and covered with vinyl tile. The interior walls would require treatment withplaster board, acoustical ceilings *Dula need to be installed,complete restroom facilities for each classroomunit would need to be provided, and a sink and drinking fountainfor each room would also be required.The heating plant and heat distribution system wouldneed to be replaced. In addition to the above, the classroomsdo not meet the minimum square footage required. It is therefore recommended that these facilities not beutilized as kindergarten classrooms.

It is recommended that seven relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See AppendixF) or equivalent permanent construction be provided on a sitein a housing area three-fourths of a mile away.Three kindergarten playgrounds should be developed adjacentto these facilities.

A staff of seven full-time kindergartenteachers and seven teacher aides will be requiredto serve the anticipated kindergarten enrollment.

The Kaiserslautern is located on the military postat Kaiserslautern, Germany. The climatic conditions of the area arerelatively moderate and would not necessitate specialconsideration for construction purposes.

The projected enrollment forkindergarten in 1969 is approximately 155 studentsand rill require three kindergarten classroom units. Current facilities for private kindergarteninstruction are located on the first floor of a former barracks. The width of the two rooms being used isjust over 13 feet, which is a most limiting factor in termsof the kind of kindergarten activities that can beconducted. Crowded conditions already exist in thisschool, thus negating the possibility of additional classroom spacebeing available by 1969.

On the basis of the above factors,it is recommended that three relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction be provided on an adequate site whichis available next to the existing school. A kindergarten playground shouldbe developed adjacent to the units.

The number of projectedkindergarten pupils would require three teachers andthree teacher aides.

Landstuhl Dependents Schools

The Landstuhl Elementary School,located in Landstuhl, Germany has a kindergartenenrollment projection of 85 pupils for the1969-70 school year. Two kindergarten classrooms willbe needed to house this number of students.

The mean temperature of the areais approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit andthe average rainfall is about 25 inches. There are no climaticconditions that would require special considerationfor construction purposes.

Presently there are no facilitiesthat can be utilized for kindergarten purposesby 1969. However, there is a site availableapproximately 100 feet north of the existing building. This site measures about 100' by 150', for a total areaof 15,000 square feet. It is recommended that two relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalentpermanent construction be provided on the availablesite and that a kindergarten playground be deve 12edadjacent to the units.

The kindergarten programwould require a staff of two full-time kindergartenteachers and two teacheraides.

Pirmasens DependentsSchools

The Pirmasens ElementarSchool is located on the military posaP rmasens, exmany. The climate of the

239 area is quitemoderate and no special construction specifications are needed. The projected kindergarten enrollment for 1969 is 177 pupils, requiringfourlass- room units. Although a private kindergarten is currently operated, the classrooms are substandard interms of size.

Building 4548 on the post might be availablefor renovation and could possibly be madeinto a four-room kindergarten unit with an all-purpose room, It must be pointed out that this building is somewhatremoved and presents a special problem forsecurity. Heavy damage from vandalism was noted. In addition, a health factor is present, in that a part ofthe site at one time was used as a dumping area forrubble and trash.

Although the above facility mightbe available for kindergarten use, it is stronglyrecommended that four relocatable kindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanentconstruction and two adequate playgrounds be provided on an availablesite near the school. The basis for rejecting building4548 as a kindergarten facility are (1) prohibitivecost of renovation, (2) location, (3) healthfactors, and (4) problems of security.

Four teachers and tnree andone-half teacher aides would be required to servethe projected kindergarten enrollment.

RamsteinAllmndeptsEchools

The Ramstein Elementary SchoolNorta is located on the U. S. Air ForceBase at Ramst in, Germany, and serves minor dependentsof personnel stationed in this area. The kindergarten enrollmentprojection for 1969 is 319 pupils. Seven kindergarten classroomunits will be required.

The Ramstein North School has apresent enrollment that exceeds its capacity, andthere are no facilities available to house a kindergarten program. Several adequate sites are availableeither west or north of th' existing building.As seven new units will be required to implement a kindergarten program,it is recommended that seven relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See AppendixF) or equivalent permanent construction be located on one of theavailable sites near

240 the school. Three kindergarten playgroundsshould be developed adjacent to the buildings.

The projected kindergarten enrollment will require a staff of seventeachers and six and one-half teacher aides.

The Ramstein Elementary School(South) is located at the U. S. Air Base at Ramstein,Germany. The projected enrollment for kindergarten in1969 at Ramstein South is 234, which will require fivekindergarten classroom units. Presently the school facilities are being utilized to capacity, and no facilities areavailable for kindergarten purposes.

A site where portable units could belocated is available adjacent to the present school.To provide adequate housing for the proposed program,it is recommended that five relocatable kindergartenclassrooms(See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be located on the available siteand that two kindergarten playgrounds be developed adjacentto the units.

A staff of five teachers and fiveteacher aides would be required to serve theanticipated kindergarten enrollment.

Sembach Dependents Schools

The Sembach Elementary School is located onthe U. S. Air Base at Sembach, Germany. The projected kindergarten enrollment for 1969 is 233 pupils, whichwould require five classroom units.Presently, the school is operating at maximum capacity, so thereis no possibility of making classroom space available for kindergarteninstruction.

Site availability at the SembachAir Base is somewhat at a premium. The present school site is quite limited. One suggested possible sitewould be adjacent to the present building andrunning parallel to the access road in front of the school. It is recommended that this site be utilized and that fiverelocatable kindergarten classrooms (See AppendixF) or equivalent permanent construction be installed on it. Two kindergarten playgrounds should be developedadjacent to the units.

The projected kindergartenenrollment would require a staff of fiveteachers and five teacher aides.

241 Zweibruecken De endents Schools

Zweibruecken Elementary School is located on the U. S. military post at Zweibruecken, Germany. The projected kindergarten enrollment for 1969 is approximately 81 pupils, which will require two kindergarten classroom units. Presently a private kindergarten is housed on the first floor of the building that also accommodates the NCO and EM Club, the post office, and the delica- tessen. Although the classroom is adequate in size, the location and lack of any outdoor play area makes contin- ued use of this facility advisable only until other facilities can be made available.

The major problem at Zweibruecken is the lack of site. However, a new school is being planned, and $700,000 has been appropriated for the construction of new facilities by 1969. On removal of the buildings that are currently being used for twelve classrooms, it is recommended that two relocatable kindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be located on this site in coordination with the new school facility. A kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the units.

16. District

Requirements for establishing kindergarten programs to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment of 2071 pupils in Group I schools, District IX, European Area, are categorized under four major classifications. Tables 71, 72, 73, and 74 identify requirements by classification and Table 75 summarizes the total estimated costs for the District.

Table 71 indicates a personnel requirement of 46 kindergarten teachers and 432 teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of $503,100.00.

Table 72 indicates that the total estimated cost of recommended classroom equipment and instructional material required for 46 classrooms is$177,002.00.

Table 73 indicates that $1,057,040.00 will be required to provide the 46 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment.This amount includes the development of one classroom from existing facilities and provision for 45 new kindergarten classroom units.

242 kindergarten playgroundunits will re- Twenty-one estimated cost of$45,150.00, quire developmentat a total as indicatedin Table 74. Table 75 indicatesthat the estimatedcost for District IX forproviding requiredkindergarten class- materials, personnel, equipmentand instructional room development ofneeded 46 classroomfacilities, and the playground areastotals$1,782,292.00.

17. District X SiteReports AugaumElkattUalisLWIags School is located The AugsburgAmerican Elementazy develppment on theedge of thecity of in a housing attended by thechild- Augsburg, Germany, The school is and Departmentof ren of U.S. Army andother military in the general, area. Defense civilianpersonnel stationed

The temperature rangesfrom a hi611 ofapproximately degrecas below zero on 90 degrees to alow of several The annual rainfallis approximately rareoccasions. weather conditions pre- 35 inches per year. No unusual vail, kindergartenenrollment at the The projected expected Augsburg center forthe 1969-70school year is During the pasttwo years theenroll- to be 232pupils. but the school ment has droppedrather substantially, the populationwill and militaryofficials feel that approximately thelevel experiencedduring stabilize at The projected the Spring ofthe 1966-67school year. require that fiNekinder- kindergartenenrollment will garten classroomsbe madeavailable. past years, it Because of highenrollments during to use acomplex oftwenty-six wooden has been necessary first grade purposes. buildings forkindergarten and have indicatedthat the school may Military officials pur- these facilitiesfor kindergarten continue to use call the immediatefuture. Present plans poses during kindergartens by for thesestructures to beused for section ofkindergarten to anentire assigning one and This will permit aworkroom, a playroom, building, children. rest rooms foreach sectionof kindergarten classrooms thatwill be made With thisutilization, the

243 Personnel, District IX, Summary of Personnel European Area, DOD Overseas Requirements and Estimated Costs for TABLE 71 Dependents Schools . Group School ProjectedEnroll- ment,Kdg.1969 RequiredTeachersNumberof Kdg. CostTeachers of Kdg. ReTeacherNumber uired ofAides TeacherCost of Aides Personnel Total Cost BaumholderBirkenfeldBad Kreuznach 221116 40 153 $ 24,30o. 40,500, 8,100. 14i2i 1 $ 13,500, 3,000.7,500 $ 31,80o. 11,100.54,00o. DexheimLandstuhlKaiserslauternIdar Oberstein #2#1 155339 462585 11237 16,200.24,300.56,70o. 8,100, 1237 'ff 21,000,1,500,6t000.moo.3,000. 42,90o.11,100,22,200.33,300.77,700.MOO. SembachPirmasensZweibrueckenRamstein SouthNorth 233234177319 81 4257 16,200.40,500.56,700,32,40o. 56?3225 15,000,15,000.19,500,10,500. 06,000. 22,200.55,500.76,200, MmorproommemrowTOTAL onamonsonar....4.0. 2,071 46 $372,600. 43i $130,500. $503,100, Summary of Estimated for District IX, European Costs for ClaBsroom Equipment Area, DOD Overseas Dependents TABLE 72 and Instructional Materials Schools . Group I Total Cost School Projected Enroll-ment,Kdg. Required (NonroomsClass.Numberof Kdg.-Ex epdable EquipmentClassroomCost of ExtendableCostMaterialsInstruc- of tional oflnstructit,nal ClassroomMaterialsEquipment and BirkenfeldBadBaumholder Kreuznach 16 221116 40 153 $ 1,93 9,561.3,1875.5 . $ 1,500. 2,700. 600. $ 11,061. 18,635. 3,787. KaiserslauternIdarDexheimLandstuhl Oberstein #2#1 155339 462585 1237 22,309. 6,374.9,561.3,187. 1,800.6,200.1,200. 600.300. 11,361.28,509. 3,487.7,574.3,787. RamsteinZweibrueckenSembachRamsteinPirmasens NorthSouth 177233234319 81 4257 15,935.12,748.22,309. 6,374. 1,200.5,900.2,400.3,000. 18,935.28,209.15,148. 7,574. TOTAL21 See Appendix D.C. 2,071 46 $146,602. $30,400. $177,002. DistrictSummary ofIX, Facility European Requirements Area, DOD Overseas and Estimated Dependents Costs Schools .of Facilities - Group Ifor TABLE 73 roomsClass-ofNuml2er Kdg. AvailableClassrooms Modifi-Class-ofcationCost Avail. of manentClassroomsEquiv.UnitsRelocatableNumber or Per-of catableRelo-Class-Cost of ClassroomCostTotal of BirkenfeldBadBaumholder Kreuznach School Required 153 for Kdg. rooms1 Needed 153 $ rooms 117,360.70,416.$23,472. Facilities 117,360.70,416.23,472. Kaiserslautern#1Kaiserslautern#2DexheimIdar Oberstein 3712 1 $800.00 7231 164,304.70,416.23,472. 164,304.70,416.23,472. 800. RamsteinPirmasensLandstuhl North 74 74 164,304.93,888.46,944. 164,304.46,944.93,888. . ZweibrueckenRamsteinSembach South 52 525 117,360.46,944. 117,360,117,360 46,94' , TOTAL1See Appendix B. 46 1 VW. 45 $1,056,24041,057,040 TABLE 74 CostsSummary for of District Site Kindergarten Number of Availability and Estimated IX, European Area, KindergartenNumber of DOD Overseas Dependents Playground. Development Playground EquipmentSchools - Group I and Equipment BaumholderBad Kreuznach School ClassroomsRe uired 3 PlaygroundsRe uired 12 Site yes2no $ 4,300.2,150. Cost1 DexheimBirkenfeldKaiserslauternIdar Oberstein #2#1 157 13 yesyes4yes 2,150.6,450.2,150. PirmasensLandstuhlSembachRamsteinBarnstein SouthNorth 42573 -2 123 yes2yes 6,450,4,300.4,300, ZweibrueckenTOTAL 46 52 21 1 yes $45,150, 2,150. 21See3 AppendixPresentSubject E. tosite confirmation. will have to be cleared of temporary portable units. Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing TABLE 75 Kindergarten Program Group I in District IX, MIMI=11111111110MPOMICONIft...... European Area, DOD Overseas Total Dependents Schools - Total Enroll-Kdg.Projected Number RequiredroomsClass-of Kdg. Cost PersonnelTotal MaterialEquip.tionalInstruc-Cost & FacilityClassroomTotalCost mentgroundPlay-Develop-Cost forProgramTotallishing Estab- Cost Kdg. BadBirkenfeldBaumholder Kreuznach School 1969 221116 40 315 $ 31,800. $ 11,100.54,000. 9,600. 18,635.11,0614 117,360.70,416.3,787.3,487. 23,472.23,472, $ 2,150. $ 4,300.2,150, 194,295.115,427,40,509,38,709, Kaiserslautern#2Kaiserslautern#1DexheimLandstuhlIdar Oberstein 155339 462585 7132 33,300.77,700.11,100.22,200. 11,361.28,509. 164,304.7,574.3,787. 70,416.93,888.46,944. 800, 6,450.2,150,4,300.2,150. 117,227.276,963.156,236.17,837.78,868. RamsteinPirmasensZweibrueckenSembachRamstein North South 319177233234 81 57325 42,900.76,200.22,200.55,500. 15,148.18,935.28,209. 164,304.1179360.117,360.7,574. 46,944. 4,300.6,450,4,300.2,150. 196,095.275,163.78,868. TOTAL 2,071 46 $503,100. $177,002.41,057,040.$45,150. $1,782,292. available will be of adequatesize and design to house the proposedprogram.The facilities will requirecon- tinued maintenance andrenovation in order to meet and maintain recommendedstandards. Adequate playground space is available for use of kindergartenchildren and it should be developedinto two adequate kindergarten playgrounds.

Staff requirementsfor the anticipated enrollment include five full-timekindergarten teachers and five teacher aides,

Bad Aiblin( Dependents Scho4s

The Bad Aibl-A-1 American Elementa School is located on the U. S. Armyase adjacent to the city of Bad Aibling. The school is attended bythe children of U. S. Army and other service andDOD personnel stationed in the area. No special performance.specifications are required for buildings in thearea.

Since school enrollment atthis attendance center has been quite stable duringthe past few years, the projected kindergarten enrollmentof 20 children for 1969 is consideredreliabie This enrollment willrequire one kindergarten classzoom.

The building housing theelementary school in Bad Aibling was designed andconstructed for its presentuse. The room used for the privatekindergarten programcon- tains an area of somethingover 1100 square feet. The facility is adequate to house theproposed kindergarten program. The playground area should bedeveloped to meet specifications (See AppendixB and E).

Personnel zaquirements for the projectedenrollment include one full-time kindergarten teacherand a half- time teacher aide.

Bad Toelz Dependents Schools

The Bad-Toelz American ElementarySchool is located in the city of Bad-Toelz, Germany. The school is attended by children of support units of theU. S. Army and other military and DOD personnel inthe area.

249 The temperature in the area ranges froma high of approximately 90 degrees to a low of about 15 degrees below zero on rare occasions. There is much rain and snow in the area, and the annual precipitation is approximately 40 inches.

The projected kindergarten enrollment expected for the 1969-70 school year is 99 pupils, requiring two kindergarten classrooms. The present private kindergartens are being served in steel quonset type buildings, but these are considered inadequate.

Two kindergarten classrooms have been requested in plans for the eighteen classroom, three-story building designed and constructed to serve as an elementary school center. It is recommended that these two new classrooms be utilized for the program. The adjacent playground space should be developed into an adequate kindergarten playg%ound.

To serve needs of the projected enrollment, two full-time kindergarten teachers and two teacher aides will be required.

Garmish De Schools

The Garmish American Elementary School is located on the outskirts of Garmish, Germany.The school is attended by children of U. S. Army and other related military and DOD personnel stationed in the area.

The temperature ranges from a high of about 90 degrees to a low of approximately eight degrees below zero. The average precipitation per year is somewhere around 48 inches, The area does get rather extensive amounts of snow during the winter.

The projected kindergarten enrollment expected for the Garmish American Elementary School is 24 pupils. Enrollments in this center have been very stable and are expected to continue so. The projected kindergarten enrollment will require one kindergarten classroom.

A kindergarten facility was provided as a part of the original elementary school building and is being used now for a private kindergarten. Although the facility is slightly undersized, the presence of storage

250 1 facilities, a cloak room area, and rest rooms makes it a very satisfactory and desirable kindergarten situation. The adjacent enclosed playground area, which is immediately accessible from the classroom, should be developed into an adequate kindergarten playground.

Staff requirements for the Garmish kindergarten program include one full-time kindergarten teacher and one half-time teacher aide.

Munich Dependents Schools

taniiThelnericanElemen is Perlacher Forst and east of Munich, Germany. The school is attended by children of U. S. Army and other related military and DOD personnel stationed in and around the Munich area. No unusual weather conditions prevail, although there is a considerable amount of rain during the Spring months. The overall conditions are similar to those found in central United States.

The projected kindergarten enrollment at Munich No. 1 for the 1969-70 school year is estimated to be 200 pupils requiring four classrooms.

The school building used by the Munich American Elementary School No. 1 was designed and built for elementary school purposes. One wing of the structure includes seven classrooms, all designed to be used for kindergartens. With the presently reduced enrollment, these rooms can be used for this purpose. It seems, therefore, that no additioml facilities would need to be constructed on the Munich No. 1 site. A wooden and grassed playground is used exclusively by kindergarten children and should be developed into two kindergarten playgrounds.

Staffing requirements for the Munich School No. 1 kindergarten program includes four full-time kindergarten teachers and four teacher aides.

The Munich American Elementary School No. 2 is located in the Alabama Kasern on the northern edge of the city of Munich, Germany. No unusual weather conditions are experienced.

251 It is expected that kindergarten enrollment in the immediate years ahead, will remain approximately the same as was experienced during the 1966-67 school year. At that time, 84 children were enrolled. The projected kindergarten enrollment will require two 31assrooms. The Munich American Elementary School No. 2 is housed in a four-story German warehouse building that has been converted for school purposes. The kindergarten facilities, consisting of two classrooms, are judged to be adequate.Adequate playground space is available adjacent to the building. Part of it needs to be developed into a kindergarten playground.

Staff requirements for the proposed program at this attendance center are two full-time kindergarten teachers and two teacher aides.

Landshut Dependents Schools'

The Landshut American ElementaryAchool is located, on the extreme outskirts of the city of Land- shut, Germany. The school is attended by children of U. S. Army and other related military and DOD personnel in the area. No unusual climatic conditions affect construction of educational facilities.

Enrollments have been decreasing somewhat during the last year; however, it is expected that the kindergarten enrollment will stabilize at about 28 children per year. Both school and military personnel share the opinion that in the years ahead errollments of approximately those experienced in 1966-67 will continue. The projected kindergarten enrollment will require one kindergarten classroom, one full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide.

The present facility being used for kindergarten purposes is a steel pre-fab unit. It fails to meet kindergarten specifications and should not be used for the propbsed kindergarten program. It is recommended that a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent construction be provided on a site near the present school. A kindergarten playground should be developed adjacent to the unit.

252 OberammejugmIltoggaaACI22111

The Oberammeau American Elementa School is locates n a ousng area ajacen o e fly Base in Oberammergau.

The projected kindergartenenrollment at Ober- ammergau forthe 1969-70 schoolyear is expected to be approximately25 pupils. This number will require one kindergarten classroom.

The Oberammergau elementarybuilding was designed and built for elementaryschool purposes and,one classroom was particularly designed forkindergarten use, It is quite adequate, exceptthat the floor needs to be covered with asphaltvinyl tile. It is recommended that this classroombe used for theprogram and that a kindergartenplayground be developed adjaft. cent to it.

The principal of the Oberammergauschool is also the principal of the MurnawElementary School. In Murnaw, grades 1-3 anda kindergarten are beingpro- vided in a barracks building. One kindergarten class- roam would be required at thb Murnawcenter .to house the projected enrollmentof 15 pupils. The facilities for kindergartenuse are completely inadequate. Both military and school personnelagree that new spaces need to be provided. It is possible thata French mess hall building will be made availablefor school purposes. If so, it can, withsome remodeling and renovation, be made toserve as.a kindergarten and early education center. Howevert.due to the uncertain- ty of acquiring themess hall facility and the lack of any 'other facilities whichare adequate, it is recommended that a relocatablekindergarten classroom (See Appendix F)or equivalent permanent construction be providedon an available site as near the present elementary school as possible. Akindergarten playground should be deitil-oped adjacent toit.

The projected enrollment atOberammergau and Murnaw will requireone full-time kindergarten teacher and one teacher aide toserve the two centers.

Ulm Dependents Schools,

The Ulm American Elementary Schoolis located in

233 a suburb immedia'Aly adjacent to Ulm, Germany. The school is attended by the children of U. S. Army, Department of Defense and other military related personnel stationed in the area. There are no unusual weather conditions which would require other than normal perforiance specifications for buildings.

The projected kindergarten enrollment for the Ulm School for 196940 is expected to be approximately95 pupils, requiring two kindergarten classroois.

The elementary building in the' lam centerwas built and designed for elementary schoolpurposes. As a part of that structure, three kindergarten classrooms are currently being used for private kindergartens and the third is being usedas a playroom for kindergarten children. The rooms available are of adequate size and design to house the proposedprogram. Playground space is available and should be developed for kindergarten use.

Faculty requirements for the projected enrollment include two full-time kindergarten teachers and two teaoher aides.

18. District X Re uirements

Requirements for establishing kindergarten prp- grams to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment of 818 pupils in Group I schools, District X, European Area, are categorized under four major classifications. Tables 76, 77, 78, and 79 identify. requirements, by classification and Table 80 summarizes the total estimated costs for the District.

Table 76 indicates a personnel requirement of 19 kindergarten teachers and 18 teacher aides at an estimated annual cost of $207,900.00.

Table 77 indicates that the total estimated cost of recommended classroom equipment and instructional material required for 20 classrooms is #74,540.00.

Table 78 indicate's that $47,194.00 will bo required to provide the 20 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment.This amount includes the development of 18 classrooms from existing facilities and provision for two new kindergarten classroom units. 254 Twelve kindergarten playgroundunits will require development at a total estimatedcost of $25,800.00, as indicatedinTable 79.

Table 80 indicates that theestimated cost for District X for providing requiredkindergarten classroom personnel,equipment and instructionalmaterials, 20 classroom 1acilities, andthe development ofneeded playground areas totals055,434.00.

19. District XI School Site Reports Boeblierools *The Boebli en Elementa School at Boeblingen, German has a projected enro ent of 100 pupils for the' gindergarten by1967, which would require two classroom "units. The required_staff forthe projected enrollment includes twofullstii kindergarten teachers and =two tetic:er aides. The climate of the area 'is moderate", with a high temperatureof 80 ,degrees Fahrenheit and a low tenperatureof 2k degrees. The average-precipitation of the area isabout 26 inches per year; 0unusual climaticconditions" exist which require specialperformance specifications for con struption. The classrooms that arelisted as bin available for the program arelocated in a buildingthat serves both as a school and astroop billets. The rotes-are excessively small (approximately550 square feet each) and are not consideredadequate for kindergarten purposes.

..There is a site availablethat measures 200 feet by 300 feet (6000 squarefeet) located directly across the street fromthe'school..It is recommended that two,telooatable,kindergarten classrooms(See Appendix F) or :equivalent permanentconstruction be placed on this site -end, thatftkindergarten playground be -developed Adjacent to theunits.

aminanapendents Schools *The Goe en Elementa S hool at Goeppingen, Germany, as a projeote ergarten' enrollment of

255 Personnel, District X, Summary of Personnel European Area, DOD Requirements-and TABLE 76 Overseas Dependents S Estimated Cost ohools - forGroup I ProjectedEnroll- Kdg.ment, BeauiredTeachersNumberof Kdg. CostTeachers of Kdg. NumberRe.uiredreacher. ofAides CostTeacher of Aides PersonnelTotal Cost AugsburgBadBad Aibling Toelz School 1969 232 249920 125 $ 40,500. 16,200. 8,100. 25 * *15,000. 1.500.6,000,1,500. $ 55,500. 22,200. 9,600.9,600, kJ(as MunichGarmishUlmOberammergauLandshutMunich #1#2 200 40288095 12421 16,200,16,200.32,400. 8,100. 14*21 12,000, 6,000.6,000.3,000.3,000, 22,000.44,400.22,200.11,100.11,100, TOTAL 818 19 $153,900. 18 $54,000. #207;960. Summary of for District :Estimated EuroPean Area,Costs, for Classroom' Equipment. TABLE ?? DOD Overseas Dependents Schools and Instructional-Materials - Group I Ap.m...wwwt Projected Number ,of. CostInst-ruc- of of Classroom Equipment ..phool Enroll- ment,1S6_ RequiredClass-roomsof mg.. Non-Emondable ClassroomEqUipmentCost Materialstional endable Instructional Materials $18,935, and AugsburgBadGarmishBad Aibling Toelz 232 992420 152 #15,935. 6,374.3.187,3,187, $ 1,200.3,000. 300.300. 15,,48148, 7,y14,3,487, LandshutMunidhUlmOberammergauMunich #1 #2 200 40288095 421 12,748.-6,374.6,374.3,187. 1,200.2,400.1,200. 600. 3706,974,3,787.7.574.7.574. TOTAL2 See Appendix D.C. 818 20 $63,740. $10,800. 1174,540. SuMmar' t of :Facility- Requirements and_ Est:"..ioated- Costs -of Facilities for TABLE 78 District x european Area,: .D01) Overseas Dependents.,Schoolsof-Kdg.1111mber --.Group. 1, Modifi-Cost of UnitsRelocatableNumberEquiv. or oPer- Belo-Cost= of Total roomsClassi6 ". . AvailableClaserooms cationof Avail. manentClassrooms roomseatableClass- ClassroomCost of B:rAd_A4gaburg- Re uired for Kdg. 152 rooms:1Class- Needed Facilities UlmLandshutMunichBad-OberammergizuGailmish Toelz #2#1 $250. *23, 472 23,472. $23, 472. 23,722. TOTAL1See Appendix G20 $250. ea, $46,944. $47,19. CostsSummary for of District Site Availability X, European ,Area, DOD Overseas and.Estimated Playground Development and EquipmentTABLE 79 Dependents Schools - Group I KindergartenClasbroomsReNumber uired of - PlaygroundsKindergartenNumberRe uired of Availability Site Playground&. Development Equipment Costl Augsburg.Garmish'BadBad Aibling Toelz School 125 12 yesyes $ 4,300. 2,150.2,150, Landshut?unichUlm'OberammergauMunich #1#2 212 1212 yesyes 4,300.2,15o.4,3004,2,150. 1TOTAL2 SubjectSee Appendix to confirmation. E. 20 12 $25 , 800 Summary of Estimated Costs for Establishing Kindergarten .Program in District X, INummmutialm, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools - Group a TABLE 80 School ment)1969Enroll-Kdg.Projected liobusReClass-ofNumber uiredKdg. TotalCost MaterialCosttionalEquip.TotalInstruc- & FacilityTotalCostClassroom mentTotalCostDevelop-groundPlaY- for Estab- lishingTotal Cost Kdg. Bad.BadAugsburgGarmiah AiblingToelz 232 249920 125 $Personnel 55,500. 229200. 9, 600. ,600. $18,935. 7,574.3,487.3;487. $ 4,300. 2,150. Pro - am $ 78,735. 15,237.31,924. -o UlmLandshutMunichOberammergaumunioh #2 #1 200 95402880 4212 44,40o.11,100.22,200.22,200. 15,148.7,574.6,974.3,7877,574. . $23,472.23,722. 4,300.2,150.4,300. 40;509.31,924.46,096.31;924.-63,848. TOTAL 818 20 $207,900. $74,540. #47,194. $25,800. $355,434. 53 pupils for 1969. Two kindergartenclassrooms will be required to housethis number ofpupils. There are no severe weather conditionsthat requirespecial building specifications.

It was reported that3 rooms could bemad* available for kindergartens. These roomsare extremely small (2k' by 129 andare located on the secondfloor of the buildingcurrently used forkindergarten and youth club activities. The floors and wallsare in need of repair. The lighting systemneeds to be replaced gad the heatingsystem needs to berepairad. In general, the location,size and. condition of the classrooms make themundesirable for housingthe proposed program.

A site, witha pleyground area, are available near the elementary school, andit is recommended that two relocatablekindergarten classrooms (See Appendix F)or equivalent permanentconstruction be provided on, the site andthat a kindergartenplayground be developed adjacentto the facilities.

Personnel requirementsfor the projected kindergarten enrollment includetwo full-time kindergarten teachers andone and one-half teacher aides.

AeidelberaLDtpendents Schools

The HeidelbergjgementartSchool. #1 is located in the Markfi!a-.14 villagein Beidelperg,1 Germany. The climate is moderate anddoes not iequire special building considerations. The enrollment patternof the school indicatesa potential of approximately125 kindergarten pupils in 1969. Three kindergarten classroom units would be required tohouse this number of pupils.

Two rooms could be madeavailable in the elementary school by remodeling theinterior of three existing adjacent rooms, two of whichare presently being used for a private kindergartenprogram. Modifications would include removing twoexisting interior walls separating'the threerooms; installing a partition approximately half=way betweenend walls of theopen area, thus making tworooms of adequate size, exclud- ing rest room areas whichare available at either end of the above area; andinstalling a ceiling ofacous- ticalvile. 261 .77.1771.47.473,14MITI.,T11.{

It is reoommended that, in addition to utilizing the previously mentioned modified classrooms, that a relocatable kindergarten classroom (See Appendix F) or equivalent permanent constructit, installed on an available site north of the pre:tr. :elementary school. A kirdergarten playgrovnt:'44ould be developed on the site to serve the threeTi tz,;-.earlclassrooms,

Faculty requirements for the projected enrollment irAlucle three full-time kindergarten, teachers and two and one-half teacher aides.

The Heide be Elementa School2 is located in the. Pa r c eery = ge ou si e e berg, Germany. The projected kindergarten enrollment for 1969 is approximately 233 pupils, which will require 5 kindergarten classroom units. There are no climatic don- ditions that necessitate special consideration in the construction of new facilities.

&private kindergarten program is currently being housed in, the LTA building. Three rooms,are being utilized;forinstructional purposes, plus a large all- purpose Tor (1650) square feet) that, is used for play activities''. This building is Iodated on the same site as theelementaryschool but is not pliyiioally attached to room addition to the existing school planned or primary grade utilization will be completed. Deoem 1967

0 some facilities areOUrren utiliieorIiiidergarten instruction,,,. -64 thelOS OF04ional&leas and theirtype indicikt,e,-Oit-new facilities .will be'neee an adequate;81'0 available for newfacilities ,:, preeent400o. ,..Eround, either adjacentto ,iii.:',* froW:the:'-', iiiki*.school. Therefore, it .3,:s merid4lOit, :7tpAy that five relocatable gis* ,,,ciiiii: (See Alipendix1) or equivalen manent Sation be installed on the avail0 e.;:-.8, 04140h e. eohoOl.Two kindergarten playgrO,* ':ileveloped adjacent to the .facilittiei a 110':*0* um of three classrooms canuti- a kindergarten playground, as specified ii:endiakit'(. erael requirements for the kindergarten e five full-tl.me kindergarten teachers an te".eraor aidetip assist them. 262 HeilbronnftemOrtsSchools

*The Heilbronn AmericanElementary School is operated as part ofa IL S. Army Installation at Heil- bronn, Germany. There are no climatic conditions that necessitate specialconsideration in the construction of new facilities.

The projected kindergartenenrollmentforthe Heilbronn School to 1969 is 116children,. Three kindergarten classroomswill be required.Atinder- garten staff ofthreefull-time kindergarten teachers. and ,threeteacheraides will be neededfor thepro - posed;' program.-

lihreCtiasiivoMswhichpresently houseawivaii kindergarten could bemade available in 1969.Minor 'mOdification$11111 benecessary forthem tomeet the. requii4d_kiedifications,Due to their size, the mitim#1 00X011MOnt- persession in any one of thethriie classrooms aust-:'bk held to 20pupils.It is recce- mended that the. availableclassroomsfollowing madifi- .catian,bk utilized.fOr the program.In addition, a kiridirmirten playgrosd, should be to or near the three developed adjacent

Karlsruhi.,Deteridents'Schools *The is located a Karlsruhe, ,Germanr.iin associationwith a U. S. 4,110. installation. kindergarten of 210' pupilkt071969:- will requirefive alassrools.. Four adequate ,be available in 1009, according to 1004 Offielikli at the installation., Itis reccomiended iihatthe.fouravailmble,cflasSiooms, be utilized.ana,th0 oneXelocitable ktndergarten, classroom (Set'llppendit.1) or::equivalent, permanent -. construction be'provided. site adjaaent,tO 4).**' near the available 'claiisrotigi.' addition,, tio adequate kinderga*ten''ip grotirial Shoed' be develOtted.-adja0ent' to the :Our- .classrooms:.,,.p. A kindergarten Otaulty of five full-fitiv'kindior!* garten',-t064ers- and -'fouzand one-half teacher will be required, for theprogram.

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'.1.utrigsburg Dependents&dwell

APAlhe end ibui sri E 8 Imoto operate conjuncon wi =a into lation atLndwigsburg, Geriany. Thearea has. no unusual eenditions that would require special "per- ferisanee lireci4eationif for building, cOnstritetion. The anticipated. kindergiOteninr011ientfor Septimber,..1969'16,221- pupils. FiVe kindergarten teachers and four and one-half,teacher'aides willbe required for the program. die adequate cleat:room Will be available for the propeleit program it 1969 at Ludirigsburg School. An adequate 'site- isalre,14:able" near the Salt' wing of the,,nain School building,and it is ,recOmmended that five relocatable kindergarten olasSroomisASeeAppendix F)or equivalent permanentconstiniotien be _installed On the site.Two kindergarten playgrounds should be derialiiiptd,adjaeont to the colaggeroes units

e412det...... ttliSchools' 4TM Manlike x Elements iS operated in ,_associalon wia nsria lation at Mann- heim, Germany. A kindergarten enrollaient of 33k pupils is projected for the Mannheim School in September, 1909. -Seven kinderiiarten olatiOoome will be required to house the projected enrollment. A staff of seven full-time kinde7garten teOichera and seven "teacher SOS will be needed. Classiooms" coulebe mate ',available fer'the pro'. posed program in 1969, but they do itot,mee't tit** footage requirements,It would be necessary the number of children per session sad: to spec ti tie additional classroces to houi..0e Over a. period of years,. the cost of. ,oporiting adelittonal classrooms would net be justified. 'ii,refere, it is recommended that seven releoatsible Oicrten classrooms 'lam Appendix 111) ectuiviiloni ei int aonstracticit be provided on a site_ to ,,.be liiiraine4 by local officials and adjacent to, or as ras possible to, the present elementary sohOol.

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1164.1.111.1...161.10~ --"'--4:7-7777:77,71,97-77"7"77777,7,4.

Three kindergartenplaygrounds willneed to be developed adjacent to the units, since akindergarten playground can adequately serve only threaclassrooms.

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*The Nil en Bleants 8chOois'operated.in oonjuncon a ation..at..1101111- gen,Germany. The projected kindergarten'entollient at,this, attendancecenter for September, :19494is 72 children.Two 'full-time'kindergarte*.telieheiii' and tiro, teacher aides will be requited to -servethi",aintioto. 3, pitted. enrollment-.

elassroomi, can be madeavailable in 1969.. These classroomsmeltallminimum. speOlfiejitions; excepting .that of . required squarefootage:. -,,However, the roars,tre.largeenough*, toa000mtiOdate of 18' pup110,- per session. Itis"..reaoiaiended = thhat 'thje, two., iyallab3.e.: classrooms rogran., total. enrollmentAlOreases'bey children, it will benecessary toadda,third,2,;0110630;b,- ream.. A kindergarten playground.'Shouid b*.deV4OP ad_ acinttothe claseroomer

chuasbischaCauittklipi'ind,Oiti:8611401s,

e kwaebise4h Outaii4 is loosea eUe ago nen , ;many: -31(0 -unus: elastic conditions in the area'affect .normil.'speiiitia, -Oittions for buildintts.,

-4., 1/4 cprojectedkindergaii7ben einrol,11Oiit ft* Septesim Is 44children.One kindeigartiirt classroom, 1-time kindergartenteaciher-"W'ene teacher 8..1241 be required for the 'pro

, ,,,,Slassroca 4Ou1d be Madeavailable a Offiajoes Quarters,..,but the width ofthee* 12 ;feetthan mating itelbstiaidiril, herito 11,.3ri000mended that 1/44. v110610010kAitler ,1*,4 room: (See PI 10_ equivalentietioinen o provided on -;,1004,,offlaiels, -adjaocint- to or asnear *lematikry 'school it possible.'A/ playgre gaped.ed. 3, ,

265 Stuttgart School *The Stuttizart Sphoolo locatedin Stuttgart Germany, serves the children of U. S.Government pe.rsonnel asiigned to thisarea, including' hose of the U. S. Army, the Departmentof Defense, and other governmental agencies.Theclimate ismoderate, with a mean temperature of 500 Fahrenheit.No severe elimatic conditions require special time. building considers- Theprojected -kindergarten enrollmentof the ..30ittgart Scheel b* 1969 is. 90pupils,..ihich would require two 'kindergarten 'classrooms,of'recommended r - ,size-.it Nan reportect-that three classroomswould, be available by 1969.These rooms are' equal Inarea, with 665 'squarefeet''each, and are locatedon the playgroind is sharedwiththe Primary.' grades .-on a' rotating In 'View of the''abOVe,:liMitation,it is ,recommended :that' 'two releeatabIe.!)tizidergartenclassroom units '(See:110pondik 1.9 Or ,.emiiv4ilent''Ormanentconstruction :be.--proVide&-:tO hOU0e-t4:2:kiri4e*gartenprogram,Two avid 'tito-teittOeraideeiroUldbe required.

hens anti Schools klatin a School is locatedon the 0, The potential enroll en 'Ili* Or '1,969 is approximately Xe.Oiret one kindergartenclass- 6' .0 itiona ,:are such thatno '0On: eiStion#,need lie:kiven todonstruation, private kndergarten is housedin 401 **1 hat ri le beenadded to the main school utilisation -oservice facilities eyp ;re& 40, is unit:: leis than the Ol"for a kindergarten 4040* 0:0" the anticipateden- oyen. '441. Uted between two esanu, 8,,_roOM-fli4,11#10.-,are in close ,,proximity 000' ifiOsiti0;iii needed to bring ,the ,,,ptiaifiattions. include extending,water to 0 siO0iii; p*virkiidiiig,,* sink and dripkipg covering Idle with piaster 'some with acoustical compOsP4on. 3.

2 Upon completion ofthe needed modifications,it is recommended that theclassroom be utilizedto house the proposed programand that akindargartit PUY- ground be developedadjacent to it. One full-time kindergartenteacher and ateachii aide 'ill be requiredto serve theprojected enrollment.

20.Eanzt...Astri Rean gulmments, Requirements forestablishing kindergartenpro-- grams to servethe projectedkindergarten enrollment of 1,6g3 pupilsin Group Isohoole, District XI, European Area, arecategorized underfour major°Utast= ,fications.Tables 81, 82,83, and 8k identifyreqUire meats byclassification and Table85 summarizes the total estimated costsfor the District. Tableel indicates a personnelrequirement. 'of 38 kindergartenteachers and36 teacher aides -at'an. estimated annual costof$415,800,40, Table 82 indicatesthat time, total,cp.stimettid '00'st of recommendedclassroom eqUipmentand inttructional material required for38 classrooms' is042,106.0Q. Table, 83indicates that$612,572.00 liii be ,re quired to providethe 38 classroomsneeded- to serlre, the projectedkindergarten enrollment.This Attpult:4- includes thedevelopment of 12 classtoovisfrom eileti,tig facilities and provisionfor 26new.kindergarten- Close- roce units. Seventeen kindergartenplayground units Sri quire develo*entatatotal _eistimated-Oit'Of" $36,550.00, as indicated. inTai4e- 84.. Table -85 indicates thatthe -,estimated"coat lor District XI forp*miding requiredkindergarten room personnel,equipment .andintitructional 38 classroomfacilities, and thedevelopment 'of needed playgroundareas totals $1,2©7,028.00,

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r'S"'"'"rnr"`":*"r"" J TABLE 81 Summary of Personnel Requirements and Costa of Personnel ProjectedEuropean Area,Enroll-'Mg. DOD of OverseasMg. Dependents Schools - Group Number Cost of TeacherNumber of Cost of for District XI, I Total ment , Teachers Teachers , Mg, Aides Teacher Personnel Cost -' -- BOeblingen:,, -' ilcl...,....226.2,,.. jtsuired 100 :I '2.1. ,-. ; '2 -. 11- 16 200 Require c.., Aides 2 $ = , . 6,000. $22,200. 'Gooppingeri--'- 53 . - -- i ,.2 3 ,. .-,, 16,200-., . 4,500. 20,700. to-a* ..-- Heidelberg,. #2 -Heidel.berg41'Heilbron-: 125 __ '__ -.,27:116 -2:.33-210::: ,,-:' ,----- 35 _24,300._'40'; 500.: 335 15,000.9,000. ,500 33,300.55,500.31,800. ouctirigsbiLit'------,- 5 s- 13500, 54,too. arlarithe = , 221-- -',,'- _,---'.--...151140i...- -.- 13,300, 54,000. _Mannheim .: -334' ''_.: .15::, -. . 7 1 - 21,000. 77,700, A 72. ':-,- -; '2:" / , 2 22 .-200 . Neill-Merl , . 16,200.; 7.'6,000. ..,Stuttgart :% WormsSchvaebi6dhGmuend ,- -',90'_-;"". '45-44 :;--,s . "- 1_-.- '1',:2 -,-:--'- : -:-:'.. -,:,.::: 'i., f:.-36,200,,::.',.,"=:s--.__;::-8,10% 8f400,.' :. :.-, '_ 12 34090.6,000.3,006. 11.100,11,100.22,200. ,,,. ..-.,- .. .., 1 , - - , . TOTAL . , '1,623 307,800. $108,000. '015,800. -ofri TABLE 82 and InstructionalSchools Materials - Group I AistriOt.:X1,-',EUrapSn.:Ar4.:-;DOD:-Oiterseas':Dependents . for Prm ojecta_Wm)3n,ro,11N.adg : -ClaSsfrrdoinc( r Non-E EquipmentClassroomCost of endab3.e MaterialsInstruc-tional:,As endable o frrtr---roEquipment. and Classrooma os o GoeppingenBoeblingen School ,196'tient*, 125100 53 32 $ 15:935. 6,374.9,561.6.374 $ 1,200. 1,500,3,000, 900. Xnstruetional Materials$ 7.574.11,061. 7,274. KarlsruheHeidelbergLudwigsburgHeilbronn #2#1 116221210233 535 22930915.935.15 9,561. II 935. 4,200.1,500,2,700, 26,509.1818,635.11,061.18,935. ,63 5. SchwaebischMannheimWormsNellingenGstuend 334 904472 1712 6.374.3487.6.374.3.187. 1,200, 600.900, 1.787.7.574.3:787.7,274. Stuttgart 45 4=itsermerirrlolek 142 , 106 , AmmlPwwilOr 13 Summit o European Lae quireine*ts:: and :Estimatedea, 'pop CoEitti Overseas Dependents 'Schools- , - Of, Facilities. : District XI - Group Z HeaU- red:.roonid.'or:MU:a.; iumber.'or Mdj rooms1ofcationModifi-Cost Avail, of dlassPermanentEquivalentRelocatable roomsNeeded.Units or roomsClass-Cost-eatable of Re lo- ClassroomCost cr Total .-Geieppingen:--,HatidelbergSae, 1 ix* en 521 S 46,9114117,360. 23,472*46,944. Fact ilities117,360. 46,944.24,672.46,944. 350. KarlsruheilieilbionnLudwigeburg ; 751 164, 23,14.72 , 117,360. 23,472. - Sohaebisoh,N11ingertStuttgartWormsMasuihe',Gmuend - 12 131,360.23,46,944. 4.n. 304. 164,304.46,944.23,472 750 Almownesemammee... $610.272 $612,5724 750. CostsStumnary for Districtof Site Availabilityno European and Area, Estimated DOD Overseas Playground Dependents Development Schools Number of 1410m er of TABLE, 84 and Equipment - Group I GoeppingenBoebltngen School. KindergartenClassroomsRequired 32 PlaygroundsKindergarten 1 Availability and Develo ment Costl. Site yes Playground Equipment. $ 2 , 150 LudwigsburgKarlsruheHeidelbergHeilbronnHeidelberg #1 #2 535 3121 yes,yes4Q.yesyes 4,300.6,450,4,300,2,150.4,2,150, 300 SchwaebischStuttearbWormsNellingenMannheim Gmuend 1227 1 yesyes2yes4.yes, 2,150.2,150,2,150, 1 ummary of Costs for European -Areal, DOD Overseas Dependents Schools Establishing TABLE 85Kindergarten Program in District XI, Group I School -7-froj acted. Enroll- 1.6ment,Kdg. ateNuiE6r nixed ofroomsClass-ACidgdo ' Personnel MaterialTotal Cost lfirtme:EquipInstruct tonal Cost Facility- CostroomToClass- Developground &stab- .lishingCostPlay- o errrinarrirst K. for Pro 'HeidelbergGoeppingenBoeblingen #1 125 #2 233 100116 53 2352 $ 229200, $ 79574, 33,300.55;500.209700.31,800, 11,18,935.11,061, 061. $ 464944,117,360 24,672,46,944, 350. $ 2,150.$ 2,150,4,300,2,150. 1969095,46,861,6,683,77068,78,868, t) LudmigsburgKarlsruheHeilbronnHeidelberg 334221210 75 54,000.77,700.549000, 18,635.26950918,635, , 164,304,117,360. 2391172. 4,300.4,300 27499635,61949291009407, StuttgartWormsSchwaebischNellingenMannheimGmuend 459072 122 11,100.11,100.22,200,22 -200. 3,787.7,574.7,274. 46,944,239472. 750. 69450,2,150.2,150, 17,7878,868.409509.31,624, ?. , $41598000$3.429106, $612,572. $369550 $19 2,150. 2072028, minimmommwmmwmammoNNIMINOMPINP

21. Area

Bequireients for. establishing kindergarten programs to'serve the European Area projected kindergarten enrollment.of 15.220 pupils in Group I schools,, are Categorized under four major classifications. Tables 86, 87,,86, and 89 identity requirements by classification and Table 90 summarizes the total estimated costs for the European Area.

Table 86 indicates a personipll requirement of 352 kindergarten teachers and 327 teacher aides at an

eptiAated'annual cost of $31833,200.00. ,

'rpihle 87 indicates that the total estimated.cost of recommended'classioom equipment and instructional mOerial required for 353 classrooms is 4,319,637.00.

Table 88 indiCates that $60398,746.00 will be re. qtired to provide the 353 classrooms needed, to serve the,mleeted 'kindergarten enrollment.This amount includes the.development of 79 olatisrooms from existing facilispies.and,provision for 274,new kindergarten '111490tOotituilts...''

:Onehundred outsitt3i.eiz.kii*eigarten,playgroun4 mite min development at,atotal estimated i*,Table oosV:±4::.43 .4._ 89. Ole 90indicates that the estimated cost for theaacopean Arei for providing required kindergarten classroom PerOcinnel, eq#IPment and instructional mate- iloglat 353 olassroom'facilities, and the development or needed,playground areas totals$11.909,483.00.

'-1,"r"Trer,"'","71"*"""="7.-Trn"-",r_rr="7...... ,-r- TABLE 86 Costs of Personnel for the Summary of Personnel RequirementsEuropean and Area,Projeaume DOD Overseas Mg. ofNumber Kdg. Cost of Dependents Schools - Group I TeacherNumber of Cost of Total District Enroll- ment,1 6 Teachers Teachers Xdg, Aides Teacher Aides Personnel Cost 101111110 DistrictDistrict IIIVIIIVV 1,586 1,1782,102 923868 4737262123 $ 210,600. 170,100,186,3oo.299,700,380,700. $ 72,000.133,500,102,000,63,000,58c500, 228,600.401,700,282,600,.5a4,200249,300, DistrictDistriOtDistrict VIII X'WIXIIX 1,4412,610 1,6232,071 818 1946603538 2830500.153,900.372,600,k86,000.307,80o, 43i183236 108,000,169,500,1304500,-54,000,96,000. 415,4300.655,500.379,500207,900,503,100, Summa of Costs for Massroom- paint ,ancl,Irustruotional Matertals for the European Area,Projeo DOD e Overseas Deptndents Schools a. . Group 0 IL OS Enroll-- meritKdg. . -roomsClass.-of mg. Non-3 Expendables,:Classroom.EqUiPment,,,:Vast:Of liaterialsInatrucmtional Instructionalltquipmentof Classroom and District=District ,IV_, V.- III _-: District :-,4.1.,586-10.78 923868 Required 21233726 4 `'82.862,66,927.70.,127. $ 14,400. 11;400.12.000.19,800., $ Materials 137,719. 97,262,78,327.82,127. -DistrictDistrictDistrictDiStrict VIII XI-,2,610 VINIS X.IX 1.62319_ 441 818 3820466o3547 -'3.11,545146,602.149,789.121,106.191.220.63,740. 4 21,000.10,80030,400.,32,40(419.200.26,400. .3.77,002.142,106223,620.330,745.176.189.74.0540, TOTAL22ee1See 'AppendixAppendix: C. 15,220 D. 353 111,121 .837. $197;800. atasamssmamsgsioratfwarmitusarsersomarussowssermaaresstaar 51.319,637. ery Summary. of Facilities ,Requirements and Estimated Costs for the Europe's= Area Class-Number,of Kdg. DOD Overseas DependentsClassrooms bahpols Cost MOdifl-ofcationof Avail. EquivalentRelocatablaUnitsPermanentNum orr o Group I Costeatable of Relo- Cost ofTotal rooms Available Class- Classrooms V class.. Classroom District Reauired for Kdg. rocs Needed 26 rooms ....Essilities $VV V 26 1. $ V 610o,272. 610,272* DistrictDistrictDistrict. IV VIIII 47372123 10 72 $ 5,400. 750. 14363721 868,464.328,608472844,992* , 774* V 472,774.845,742.876,164.334,008. District XVIIXVIIVIII 4660.353820 le1213. 1 10,600. 2,2,500.5,700, 300, 250.800, 45432426 2. 1,056,240. 63.0966,552.563,328.,46;944. 272. V VV1 ,057,940. 612969,052*573,928. 572 47494. TOTALDistrict1See XI Appendix G. 353 ANIMMIIMIIMENNIKr 79 $30,300. 274, $6,368,446. S6,398,746. , - + , Summary of Site Availability and PiaYgtound'..De:ItelApinentTABLE 89 and ,Iteittilinient 'Costs ,..Group for the European Area Dal KindergartenClansrooms, Overgeafc:''Deplzidez),* SoltOols Pla*grOUndii.Kindergarten fired" r o . Eguipmeot DiatriatDistrictDistrict IVIII I District uired l721233726 1010.11 21,500.23,650.38,700. DistrictDistrict XIXIX :VVIIVIVIII 3820466o35 1712212719 45,150.36,550,2,5,800.4+0,451150*21,500. 850. 8,050. TABLE 9OYi Summary: of - Costs for Establishing Kindergarten . :Program _ in the European Area, ProjectedEnroll- Kdg. DOD :Overseas Dependents =S6hool0Class-Numberof Kdg. Total Equip.Instrue & Total .:--Group I r, Total Play-groundTotal Total Cost Ettab. for ment Re aired rooms Personnel Cost Material flame Cost FacilityClassroom Cost Develop-mentCost . II lishing Pro:the ram VListrict,District VI V.District IIIIIV 2,1021,5861,1783.6 868923 4721372326 $ 514,200.228,600.249,30a.401,700.282,600. $ 137,719. 78,327,82,127.,97,262t$ 6100272. .845,742.334,008,472,774. $ 23,650, -21,500.45,150.21,500,38,700. $1,013,784,1,611,703.1,423,861, 662,435.825,701, District,DistrictDistrict-District XIVIII.X 2,610 IXVII 1,6232,0711,443. 818 38206o35 '415,800. 207,900.655,5od,503,100.375,500. 142,106,177,002.223,620.130,745*176,189.. 1,057,040.74,540. 612,572.573,928*969,052.876,164.47,1944 25,800.4536,550.40,850. 0.5ac 58,050. 1,207,028,1,782,292.1,906,2221,121,023. 355,434, . TOTAL, ' 15,220 - 353 . $348340200. $1,319,637.$6,398,746.$356,900.$11,909,483. - = ;/. , ' , - - - , . ,, , -; ' - - ' , - . Schools with Small Enrollments Department of Defense Overseas Dependents Schools with projected kindergarten enrollments of less than 20,pupils fox. Autumn, 1969, were classified in Group linehoolswith Smallinrollmente, or purposes Of this report, /t is not generally recommended that 'a kinder- garton unit be established on these locations, although conditions on specific* sites may support another course of action.Suggeeted ways for providing kindergarten education within the existingeducational structure onthese sites were made in the Preliminary Statement to.Chapter VI of this report. It is anticipated that the recommended annual $15.00 per capita allowance for expendableinstructional materials and supplies, in addition to the, basic, per pupil allocation authorized forelementary children, will support 'the program in most situations where ono special kindergarten classroom is maintained and no additionalteacher'isemp107- ed.

lequirements for schools within this clasdifi.t cation, are reported in Table 91, Pacific Area Require-, ments, and Table 92, European Area RequireMents, 1.;vailabledata indicate that no Group II schoolsexist in the Atlantic Area, 'Estimated costs for GrOup II schools are included within total requirements for establishing kindergartens in the DOD Overseas Depend.;) eves Schools:

1;'' Pacific Area Requirements

The cost reqUirement for establishing a; kinder- ...garten program to serve theprojected kindergarten enrollment of 40 pupils in Group II schools, Pacific is ik6p0.00. 2.'Euro eeurements The cost requirement 'for establishing a kinder- gaiten program to serve the projected kindergarten enrollment, of 167 pupils in Group II schools, European Areais,:#2,505:00

279 Su2nmary or Costs for Instructional ,Dependents:SoliOas, -Group TT TALE Mater .als ,for Pacific ,Area-, DOD Overseas 91 DistrictSchool III and DistrictLuce,Washington, Taiwan Taiwan KindergartenEnrolltent, 15 Instructional Cost of 41225.00 210,00 0O1%) D District III Chinhae, Korea 11 165,00 TOTAL1$15,00 per capita. 0 $60o.00 Summary of Costs for lInstructionil:-,ilateriiisDependents',SchOols.-,;. Group TorE . ope-Aitn;.ikreei; -DOD---Overiceas School- and .-----7VMsgEted KindergartenEnrcillment InstructionalMaterials-E.- Cost of DistrictDistrict -IVIIIV Chelveston,-Nanzarali, TurkeyEngland District 12 6 $ 180.00210.00 90.00 DistrictDistrict VI VIII 13uerenBuechel,Regensburg, Germany Germany irri GermanyItaly 1312 89 120.00135.00180.00195.00 Eindoven_,Copenhagen,soegel,Kerpen,-Delnenhorst,- GermanyGermany. _Netherlands -Denmark Germany Belgium U.1011 : 5 r' .165.00150.00165 00 9900:009075.00 KleineToclendOrf, Broegel, Germany _ 63 45,00 District -Weierhof..Zw011e'-'--NetherlandsWuristorf, genii/my'. VGey . 15 225.90.45,00 uinms.r* of ,Cottq for ,Instiot ionalItiterials for -L1`ii.rotupan,Dependents_ Schools Area, ,D6 Oyerseas Kindergarten-Enrollment.Projected 1969 Grotap InstrizetiolialMaterials Cost of Compilation of Total Requirementsand Esti amted Costs

Requirements for establishingkindergarten:Oro" grans to servethe projected kindergartenenrollment of 21.607 pupils in theTotal DOD Overseas Dependents Schools are categorized under fourmajor classifications,Tables 93, 94, 95, and96 identify requirements byclassification and Table 97 summarizesthe total estimated costs for addingkindergartens to the Over- seasDependents Schools program, Table 93 indicates a personnelrequirement of 525 kindergarten teachers and406* teacher aides at an, estimated costof $5078,500:

Table Ot., indicates that thetotal estimated cost 'of recommendel,classroomequipment and instructiona- insterial required for 526 clasSroomOisUO76084.00.

Table 95 Andicatel that49,544,578,00 Will. be, ra» Auired to ,provide the526 classrooms needed to serve the projected kindergartenenrollment, Thisamount inoludetthe development of 120Classrooms fram'exiatm ingfacilities and provision for406 new kindergarten plaSsroom'units,

Two-hundred and thirty-threekindergarien gromh units xill requiredevelopment at a total estimated cost. of$500,950.00, as indicated in Table96,

Table 97 indicates that theestimated cost to the total Overseas Dependents Schoolsfor providing required- kiudergarten classroom personnel,equipment and instructional materials,526 classroom facilities, and the development ofneeded playground areas totals $17,900,412.00.

'0.V1502 Ar.060., L". "Yv,OP- rfiT:WWWWC TABLE 93 TOtal DOD Overseits ununary of Personnel -Requirenients and Costs or Persorinel for Kdg. Dependents SchoOls Cost ,,of . AtlanticPacific Group Group I I"7 Area Enrollment ,Teachers -Kindergarten1969-Kdg. Teacher ,' Required.9310 870 154 19 $1,383,900. TeachersCost153.900, of Aides-149* of18 r 448,500. TeacherAides54,000r, $1,832.,400.PersonnelTotal,Cost207,900, CO EuropeanEuropeanPacific GroupGroup Group n5II II 220 167 4o 352 298519200 329 987,000, 3, 838 9200 , TOTAL 23 , 6 0 7 525 ,389 060 . 496* $1;489 Stuomary. of' Costs 'for Classroom EqUipment'and' InstruCtional Materials.- for-,, ermauwesowsismsoor Projects Edge Total ClassroomsDOD Overseag'-Dapendents,Sehooltumber of Classroom Instructional Cost of_ EquipmentInetructionaIc a Olassrdom ost o AtlanticPacific Group Group II went7,3101969 870 , 154:::::e: 19 $ 493,789,60,553. $ 88 500 Materials 'Materials582 289,71.353, and EuropeanPacificEuropean Group Group II I 15,220 167 40 353 1,121,837. 1970800, 2 505o 600, 1,319,637, 2,505. 600, \ Summary of Facilities Requirements and Estimated Costs for Total DOD Overseas TABLE 95 Number ofKdg. Class- Dependents Schools CostModifi- of EquivalentRelocatableUnitsNumber orof Total Pacific Group I Area Re uiredClass-rooms 154 Available for Kd rooms 37 Classrooms$21,700.cationof Avail. ClassroomsPermanent Needed 117 412,745,852.ClassroomsRelocatable $2,767,552. ClassroomCost of FtoilitiesCost of EuropeanAtlanticPacificEuropean Group Group IIIIII 353 19 79 14. 30,300.25,0000 274 15 6,368,446. 353,280. 6,398,746. 378,280. TOTAL 6 120 $77,000. 406 9,467,578. $9,544,578.

, .intv.C.Vatr"44. peorsp.",,;,,Z. - RARTit 94 Ummary of Playground Development and, Equipment Cost Num6ex=r) Dependents Schools s or Total DOD, Overseas AIMINaloPilIMINIONIMMIIIIII11101111Wvia Pacific Group I Area KindergartenClasSI)00MSRe aired 154 PlaygroundsKindergarten 58 Playground Equipment Developlant024,700.00 Cost ~NMI EuropeanPacificAtlant Group Group II III c Group I 353 19 2.66 9 336 19,350.00 , 90o, co TOTALS 326 233 $506,950.,00 skt.;..'421-W k717717114-7fris. TABLE 97 Summary Projected f Costs for Establishing Kindergarten Program_ in Total DODNumber'of Dependents Schools Equip. & Total Total Cost - Kdg. Kdg. - Instruc- Total groundPlay for Pacific Group I Area Enroll ment,70101969 RequiredClass-rooms 'TotalPersonnel MaterialCost tional Cost 582,28942,767:5523124,7004 5,306,941. ClassroomFacility Cost Develop- Costment KindergartenEstablishingPram ODh) EuropeanAtlantic GroupGroup'I I 15,220 870 353154 19 41,832,40043,838,200, 1,319,637, 207,900.6,398,746, 356,900, 11,913,4830 71,353. 378,280. 19,350, 676,883. EuropeanPacific GroupGroup II II 167 2,505, 600, 2,505. 600. TOTALS 23,607 526 $5,878,500 $1,976,38439#544,578.$500,950417.900,412. VII. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS ANDRECOMMENDATIONS

The Department of Defensemaintains an Overseas Dependents Schools system servingapproximately 163,000 American children of militaryand civilian personnel in 310 schools in theAtlantic, European, andPacific Areas. In continuation of apolicy aimed at providing educational programs equal tothose available within the 50 states, the Departmentof Defense initiated a study to deteriine requirementsand costs for adding kindergarten as an integral partof its schools. Ball State University, Muncie,Indiana, was awarded study under auspices of . the contract to conduct the the Bureau of Research;U, S. Office of Education, "AI with funds providedby the Department of Healzh,Educa- tion and Welfare.

To determine educationaland logistic requirements for establishing publickindergarten educationtor the 24,000 five-year-oldsprojected for Overseas De- pendents Schools in Autumn,1969, the Ball State survey team agreed to collectinformation and to prepare recommendations relative to:

1. Requirements for professionaland para . professional personnel tostaff 'programs for Overseas DependentsSchools.

2. Requirements for facilitiesto house programs for Overseas DependentsSchools.

3. Requirements for equipmentand educational materials to supply programsfor Overseas Dependents Schools.

FQ Guidelines for a kindergartencurriculum for Overseas.Dependents Schools:

5. Cost estimates ofthe above logistic requirements.

At, a time when over2;640,000 five-year-old children attend school inthe United States and all fifty states endorsethe principle of supportfor kindergarten as part of apublic system of education, the action of the Departmentof Defense to initiate a

289 study of requirements for establishing kindergartens in Overseas Dependents schools appears justified. A basic democratic concept supports provision of equal educational opportunity for all citizens. Five-year- old children of parents located on overseas sites of the Department of Defense currently, do not attend publicly supported kindergartens, although a large percentage of them would have enjoyed this privilege in their home states.

A substantial fund of research evidence, indicatei that a year of schooling prior to first .grade yields positive results in areas of academie, personal, social, mental and physical achievement. A rationale supporting kindergartens in Overseas Dependents SchoOls includes demtcratio, educational, psychological. semi°. logical and physiological considerations supported by a steady rise in numbers of five-year-olds enrolled in kindergartens within the fifty United States.

To satisfy requirements established in objectives of this study, one group of Bali State University personnel developed guidelines for curricula and personnel for Overseas Dependents Schools, while another teem collected information on sites, facilities and, equipment.

Emphases and suggested practices to guide professional personnel in developing a curricula appropriate for kindergartens located in the widely dis- persed schools of the Department of Defense were based upon educational needs of five-year-olds.Ctrriculum was defined as the total experience a child, has in school. The daily schedule was interpreted as the vehicle through which the curriculum is effected. Both the curriculum and the daily schedule for kindergartens in Overseas Dependents Schools were adapted to reflect the developmental and educational potentials of young children and recognition of the unique integrity-of kindergarten in the public school system. The' recommended program orientation was American in emphasis, although enrichment from a complementary foreign culture was encouraged. Suggestions for im- plementiro a kindergarten program were followed by recommendations on instructional resources, including children's books, audio-visual aids, professional references for teachers, equipment and supplies. Specifications and cost estimates of non-expendable materials were appended to the report.

290 Qualificationsof kindergartenteachers for Overseas DependentsSchools were as well as professional defined, in personal terms,The significanceof kindergarteneducation as the subsequent foundation-upon Which all sehOoling andcooperative relationships with parents are based requiresthet kindergarten teachers possess qualificationscommensurate tp those at'other eduCatiOnal levels, In addition, theymust be especiallyprepared to workwith young Necessary children. supporting personnelinclude educational specialists, nurses, doctors,administrators-,custodians,- andPara- professional teacher aides. A -full- time kindergartenteacher andan aide were, recommended for each kindergarten clasbroom ,pervingtwo groups of children daily.

To gather date.on available, adaptable,,and quired new sites re- and facilitiesfor kindergartenclassrooms on overseaslocations of 'Schools, Department of Defense a Comprehensivequestionnairewas sent to the chief administratorof each'Overseas-Dependents.SchOol: Data on facilitiesrequirements and raiment projections kindergarten en- gathered from thesesources were substantiated byon-site visitationsto 88 schools 'through assistance and from the Directorateof Dependents -Education, Departmentof' Defense.

Narrative reportsdescribed requirementsfor -eStablishingkindergartenson, Overseas Dependents_ School-sites with potential kindergartenenrollment. Data on' individualschool6were summarized in,tabUlar form by'districts to show,projected kindergarten enrollmentsfor 1969, numberof classrooms numberof t4achers required, and teacher aide6required and CostO'humbei ofavailable and adequate 'number of 'available classrooms, and modifiableclassrooms with '-dost:estimates.number of additional and estimated classrooms needed costs, number ofplaygrounds needed and-Costs for developing them,site availability,and estimatedcosts of non-expendable and expendableequip- merit and materials. District reports*ere collated into tablesshowing requirementsfor establishing --kindergartens withinthe PacificoAtlantic and Europeanareas. Special attentionwas given to school -.sites withinsufficient projectedschool enrollment iOjustify-akindergarten unit. A finaltabulation ssummarized'requirements andcost estimates foradding a-year'of-kindergarten tothe educational the Department program in of Defense OverseasDependents Schools.

291 Conclusions and recommendationsincluded in this report were basedon data and information obtained from a variety ofsources. To the degree that these sources were correct any complete,that datawere interpreted accurately bythe survey, team, thateconomic trends remain relativelyconstant, and that kindergarten enrollment projectionsby the Department of Defense 're achieved, thisreport offersa valid basis for making judgmentsabout establishment ofkindergarten as an integralpart of the educationalprogram in DOD Overseas DependentsSchools. Should conditions unforeseeable at thistime seriously modifycircum- stances on a giveninstallation, the bestjudgment of professional educatorson the site should, be sought and

The 'following recommendations'relativeto Objec- tiVes of this studyare submitted by thesurvey team to 'the Department ofDefense and the Departmentof Health, Educationand ,Welfare:

1. Kindergarten education shouldbecome an integral part of the totalprogram of the Department of DefenseOverseas Dependents Schools.

Financial support forkindergartens in the Overseas DependentsSchools shouldcome from newly appropriated fundsdesignated for this purpose and not from allocationsalready made to the militarydepartments for the operation of OverseasDependents Schools.

3. Specifications andrecommendations included in this report relativeto kindergartenpro- grams, personnel, sites, facilities,furniture, equipment, materialsand supplies for establishing kindergartensin Overseas De- pendents Schools shouldbe accepted as essential to implementationof an educational program for five-year-old children.

292 5. To make kindergartenan integral part of the educationalprogram in Overseas Depen- dents Schools, administrationof this unit. should be placed underthe jurisdiction of the elementary schoolprincipal responsible for the attendancearea, with appropriate consideratim being given to hisexpanded responsibilities.

Kindergarten teachers employedin the United States for OverseasDependents Schools should have a two-week (minimum)program devoled to professional orientationto their assign- ments, including familiarizationwith the program and special conditionsrelevant to working on a DOD installationin a foreign setting.

7. If it is impossible,because of fundingor administrative problems, toestablish kindergartens simultaneouslyon all overseas school sites maintained by theDepartment of Defense, implementation of recommendationsin this report should be achievedgradually by locations, districtsor areas, rather than by compromising quality.

293 BIBLIOGRAPHY OFREFERENCES

1.AmericanstandariAnkittEtjEgaalliWALME,New York, I luminatingEngineering ocie y, N. Y., 1962. pp.40. values in Early Childhood 2. Burgess, Evangeline, Education, 2nd Edition,DepartmentoflElemen- firy4indergarten-NUrsery Education,NBA, Wshington, D. C.,Library ofCongress Catalog Number 64-8879,1965. pp.96. ',Overseas DependentsSchools 3. Cardinale, Anthony, of the DOD,"Phi Delta Kappan,Vol. 48, Number 9, AO. 1967. pp.460-62.

Fuller, ElizabethME., About theKinder arten, What ResearchSays to theTeacher Department ofClaTsTaorWNEA, Washington, D. C.,1961; 1967. = pp. 33.

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Hammond, Sarah Lou;Dales, Ruth;Skipper, Dora S., and Witherspoon,Ralph L., GoodSchools fin* nEs..911110124. TheMacmillan Company7N; York, N. Y.,1963. pp. 397.

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11. Noar, Gertrude, Teacher Aides at Work, National Commission on Teacher Eduaation and Pro- fessional Standards, NEA, Washington, D. 1967, pp. 31,

12. Schloss, Samuel, Nursery Kindergarten Enrollment of Children Ur Six: October 1966, Superin. tendent of Documents Number FS5, 220:20079066, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washingtoni D. C., 19676 pp. 136

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295

BALL STATEUNIVERSITY TEACHERS COLLEGE HUNCIE, INDIANA

HEW RESEARCHPROJECT A Study ofthe Requirements for EstablishingKindergarten as part of the Department of Defense OverseasDependents Schools

QUESTIONNAIRE FORGATHERING DATA

SECTIONI 1. Name of School

2. A. P. O. #

3. Name of. OfficialCompleting Questionnaire AmMosIPNIMa 4. Position or'Titleof Official naire Completing Question-

5. The mean temperature of thegeographicalarea in which your achool serves is Approximate high Approximate low_ 6. The mean, precipitation of thegeographicalarea in which your schoolserves is

7. Please describebriefly any extremeor violent weather conditionswhich must beconsidered in building construction. If thereare special requirements in terms 'of building stress,etc., please note:

frANNIONNII=NIONImaiMMOIMPWOMMOOMMIONNINSWINNIMm. iNNWININPNWINIONSINNIO

GUIDELINES FORKINDERGARTEN STUDY The following guidelines orspecifications for garten may assist kinder- you in completing thequestionnaire.

A-1 1, THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF POTENTIAL KINDERGARTEN PUPILS AT YOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER, 1969, IS

2, ASSUMING THAT ONE CLASSROOM CAN ACCOMMODATE FIFTY KINDERGARTEN PUPILS PER DAY, YOU WOULD NEED A MINIMUM OF CLASSROOMS TO HOUSE THE KINDERoARTERITOWIN YOUR SCHOOL.

(Kindergarten classes typically meet for one-half day. Therefore, one classroom could accommodate a maximum of fifty pupils per day with twenty-five students in the morning and twenty-five students in the afternoon classes.)

30 Each kindergarten Clatsroam should have aminimum of 1250 square feet or 50 square feet per POpii.' If yOu have a classroom that mAght,be'used for kindergarten with,some,renovation or modification but it, does nct meet minimum footage'requirem0As include this clas6room in your responses.

The following are recommendations for various' furnishings and equipment:

a. Height of drinking fountains, counter-tops, and wash basins - 24n. b. Height of toilets to seats - 12" to 16". c. Bookshelves and pupil storage areas accessible for student use should not be over 40n in height.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. If you have adequate facilities which are or could be made available by September, 1969, please coa- plete Secton II.

2. If you have facilities that, with modification, could be available for kindergarten by September 1969, please complete Section II.

3. If some facilities would be available but addition-. al facilites or nifacilities would be required to house the entire estimated kindergarten enrollment above, please complete both Section II and Section III.

4. If you have no facilities or none thatcould be made available by September,1969, please complete only Section III. A-2

1.11,11 SECTION II

1. A. Type of existing building(s) in which class. rooms might be available for kindergarten (check):

(a) Wood frame (b) Steel frame (c) Brick veneer over masonry (d) Concrete (e) Quonset (f)Mier(Please Specify)

For what is (are) the building(s) currently being used?

Is the interior of the existing buildingis) divided into classrooms? Yes No if 'yes, please respond to part BO? thrriuestion.

Dimensions of each of the abOve classrooms that might be available for kindergarten use, (If other than rectangular in shape,, please describe briefly and/or include rough sketch.)

(0)..Length's (,oz)--. L 7771, 71a16 L......

Row many of the above classrooms in available facilities are (a) ground level.or 1st floorl

b) 2nd floor? , (c) other &Lease specifir7

e of floors (check):

(a) Concrete (b) Wood (c) Vinyl (d) Other(P ;ease specify): Condition of floors (check):

(a) AdeciliAe as are (b) Need repair.... (c) Need rePlaeemenr If repair is needed, state nature ofxepair,

Interior classroom ualZs(citeck); Plaster (b) Concrete block Dry wall (d) Ceramic tile (IeWood pane (f) Other (please specify): lsilionwommsommwalimMINimelassMIMONNOMIMINMESIONISIM~110111. Condition of interior walls (check): (a) Adequateas are (b) Need repairer (d) Need replacement If interior wall repair.isnecessary, state nature of*repair Type of classroom ceilings (check): (a) Plaster (b) Concrete block (e) Acoustianomposition (draarete . (e) Dry wall (f) Other7IrTease'specifiYr MouvoriNemnommielmmnimeamommwm=wOmillammirar Condition of classroom ceilings (Cheek):

(a) -Adequate 'as are (b)Need 'repair (c), Need .:replacement.

f ceilings need repair, state natureof repair's

ype of lighting in the elassroom (check):

(a) Incandescent '(b) Fluorescent. (c)Ntimbesr, ofliFturngunits orfixtiiiimiper classroom

Condition of lighting (cheek):

(a) Adequate as is (b) Needs repair (e) Needs replacemrir If classroom lighting needs repair, state nature of repair Is ideqUate water supply available?Yes No Are rest-room faoilities available (a) within Alassrooms?Yes' No (b) within 150 feet of the classi-TO7msrung No (a) If neithei, distance to neares=6est-i7o-ra facility

A-4 C. Are adequate (see specifications above) drinking fountains and sinks located (a) within classrooms? Yes No (b) within 150 feet of TErclaiii7Joms? Yes No (c) If neither, distance 'to neaFFEW facility

A. Type of heating plant in the building(s) is (cheek):

(a) Oil fixed (b) Gas fired (c) Elecm trio (d) TfCo fired (e) Other (Please specify):

Mithod.or heat distribution is (check):

(0-Forced air (b)' 'Eot water (c) -Steam -(d) Other (please spectifyYr''

Cohdition'- of heating .system (check);

(a) A4equate as'is (b) Needs'repair (O. Needs replacemelar

If'heaiing plant repairis needed, state nature of repair

10. A. Is(are) buildings) mechanically :cooled, ien .tilatedo.or air-conditioned? .Yes il.,lhat type of storagespace is aiallable within the classroom(s) Which Would be adequate for kinder- garter use(spe specifications in first part of this Auestionnaire)? (Check each a*Ailal4e type):

(a) Fixo4 M Cabinets (b) Movable --Cabinets Closets. BookshelVes Bookshelves,,, Lockers'

Ilockeis , ifiSrdrobei Wardrobes,_,__, tthers(OXWE're Others (please specify) specify)

12. Are the following interior acce' is available?

(Check): (a) Chalkboard (at least A4, lineai feet) Yes, No (b) TaaRard (at least 8 linear feet) Yes

13. 'Number of exits available per room:

(a) Direct exterior exits (b) Exterior exits by may of corridors (a Exits into, other teaching rooms

14. Is site available for playground in close proximity (mithin 150 feet) of proposed kindergarten faCility whiqh could be utilized exelusively.for kindergarten activity? Yes No If yes, please indicate type of playground surface (check):

(a) Asphalt (b) Concrete (c) Gravel (d) Dirtor grass

SECTION III

Respond to this section if

1. There are no classrooms available now and none that can be made' available for kindergarten use by September, 1969.

The anticipated enrollment will be so large as to require facilities in addition to those that might be made available.)

Is there a site available for a new structure? Yes `Nc If yes, what is approximate size of available Era

Relationship of this, site to the present elementary school buildings:

(a) Direction trom (:b) Approximate distance frOm

A.6 If you have anyadditional information orcomments which you feel wouldbe of assistance to us in completing the study, pleaserespond below.

EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONSFOR A KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM

Educational trends andinnovations in instructional procedures have led tointensive and critical analysis in the areas of school plantplanning and design. It is no longer sufficient toerect a structure foreducational purposes thatcontains a series.ofrooms on either side ofa corridor, purchase desks andtext- books, employa teacher for the room, andassume that an educational program of highquality will evolve. Many school plants,in fact, have been restrictive influences in the implementationof sound curricular Innovations because ofa lack of planning and imagina- tion in building design. The real basis for planning a school facility can be summedup in the principle that form follows function. In essence, development of the curriculum preeedesthe planning of facilities to house the educationalactivities.

The task of developingeducational specifications for a kindergarten classroomrevolves around a detailed description of the types ofeducational activities in which kindergartenchildren actively participateas *trt of "á planned.curriculum. The kindergarten classroom is conceived of as more than just"space" where the teacher teachesand the children learn. Activities of kindergarten childrenare diversified, and modern educational thoughtencourages provision ofa facility which permits a variety oflearning situations where pupils may explore, question,and assimilate their experiences in a directedprogram.A classroom for ytang children cannot be permitted to constantof a rigid, formalized, information-givingtype of environment The nature and needs of five-year-oldsrequire' a classroom adapted to their level ofmturity and the ways they learn.

The following specificationsare recommended in the planning ofa kindergarten facility,

glEatallattments The primary considerationin planning a kindergarten classroom centerson provision of adequate space to house the instructionalprogram. One of the more acceptable means of expressing thespatial requirements is in terms of square footage.The Council -on Schoolhouse Construction makes the following state- went:

The kindergarten room to many educators and lay leaders is just another generalelem- entary classroom; and that assumptionmay be correct where the elementary schoolsare ori. ganized, for example,on the K-6 or, K-8 plan of instruction. In such organizations it is sometimes known as' the, beginner'sroom. Yet, r because of the activities carriedon and equipment and materials required, thekindergarten, room is something special to schoolplanners and designers. To understand why it, is special, one only needs to take a look at the five-year. oldchild land the program he follows.inLaohoolfr Adequate spaoe isa most crucial feature in the classroom for young children. Those who study groups and spatial requirementsseem to agree that each kindergarten child needs about about 50' square feet of floorarea. (10:44)

Headley gives furthei support to theabove state- mentmith the 'following recommendations.

firm fifty to sixty square feet of floor -space is needed per child. In estimating available floor space, it is not unusual to overlook the fact that cabinets, counter, library shelves, tables and chairs,a piano, and other pieces of furniture and equipment will occupy much floor space. The estimated floor area should exclude locker and washroom space. All this means that' ina kindergarten, room to be used, by twenty-four children there should be between 1,200 and 1,500square feet of floor space exclusive of washroom and, lodker areas. A room slightly longer than it is wide issome- 'what less formal looking than'a square room, and it seems easier to divide such an elongated :room into interesting units. (7:79)

Recommendations on Span footage of floor space mmst be considered in the context of nuMbers of pupils and dimensions of the zoom. Typically, kindergarteri programs are Organized on a half-day basis of approxi- tmtely gi to 3 hour6per session. It is recommended tilat each session be limited to a maximum enrollment of 25 pupils. On this basis one kindergarten room

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17" could, adequatelyaccommodateace 50 pupilsa day.The requirement of 50square feet per pupilprescribes a total area of1250 square feetfor the kindergarten classroom.The diversityof activities garten programindicates that in the kinder- meets the a rectangularroom bent requirements of interiorflexibility.The minimum width ofthe room shouldbe 26 feet,resulting in a length ofapproximately 48feet maximum. ease of supervisionis enhanced andgreater flexibilityHowever, results when theinstructionalspace is designed. with length and widthmore comparable indimension but maintaining rectangularproportions. -IrtiiicialIllumination 'The- many.visualtasks performedby kindergarten -child.re4'airing theschool dayrequire attention,to illuminatiOn,brightness, glare,shadows, colorand other relevantfactors.These children tially, and ingroups, at easels and work iridivid- on the "floor aild.at tables, in at. chalkboards, and, in screened'off areas. the center or-the room *mat be Ooperlylighted toEvery section' ofthe room . iirogram. andthe use of accommodate the flexible s. ,e.(1.0430.erit. many kinds of materialsand; .,,, . -.,_ ...... he Atari:canStandard Guido for refers to the followiris School Lighting ,... pr ciSor prOld$png. .... cOmrditable andefficient visual, a enviroment: '-.-': 55 (1) Any school'lighting systemshould: bedesigned in sucha IiilManer that itwill contribute:to: a cheerful, friendlyand esthetically envionment.' _ pleasing . (2) Under o tiiii.uditionsfor visualccimi Ori . and _efficiency, thebrightness of thetask' "shona be , .. equal to .or slightlygreater thary,- s, the brightnessof the entire.visual environ- , . . ., ... ment. (1:10) _ , , , ....._ ,..,-_,, , , . , ,, . , ,., , , ,- -.,- . ,,_ , . , ,.. .. -The ,tiroblerci ofdirect glarecan Virtually be, ,eliminated by'using.._30i-100 foot candle fluorescent . "-installations'.if the wall andceiling rerlectancies are-"IttConforniity withthe requirements ,I below and. the , luthinaries fall.irithi.the maximum andminimum Stand-,,,'' ; ' 2 4 a ,ZVCIS a'

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I 4'771 4,, vlf%7,,,:`,7-q77,F:7;", r.r."Fr , V Table 2 -. Recommended Surface Reflectancies for Schools

Ceiling 70-90% Walls 40-60% Chalkboards up to 20 Deck 35.*50% Floor 30-50% ( 3.0 :126 )

Thermal Environment TEr5.175BWWOTTEIF section of the educational specifications is not to suggest types of heating and venting systems or methods of heat distributions In many instances Ihere additions to existing buildings could and will utilize existing service facilities, there would be little gained in suggesting a different type of heating system. Adequate and efficient heating and venting systems can usually be designed to utilize almost any available fuel or energy source.

One of_the basic requirements in thermal control is that*itbi uulforme The fact `that many activities ofthe kindergarten are conducted on the floor dictates the need for maintaining a room and floor temperature within the, comfort zone and a circulation system which' is relatively free from drafts, The controlling unit must be out of reach of children and should have some protective device to reduce the, possibility of controls adjustments being made by unauthorized personnel.

Provision for air conditioning in schools is recommended in geographical settings where high temperatures are common. In tropical settings, utilization of the kindergarten facility in the afternoon mandates such equipmente

Interior Materials and Decor Triri-----eteriorofrten classroom must, be given special consideration, with attention directed toward the esthetic as well as the functional aspects of,the decor. As stated in the NCSC Guide for Planning .School Plants:

The planner should be interested in creating a room that win stimulate the child's imagine. tion, a room of simple, free-flowing lines, with

B-4 natural materials and an absenceof ostentation. A, kindergarten room ,must talk tochildren.It must ,fae challenging andenchanting, and -,taneously', provide freedom of'movement for the restless, active child and permit thesolitary 'to _work ,uninterrupted (10: : 44), Ceiling Tie ,variety of activities being' engaged in by children in a kindergarten require materialsthat control the Scinic.,enVironment.Ceiling.s of kinder- gartencla;ssrooms should be covered with a soUnd absorbing:material, that effectively reduces reverbera- tions within the room. ,Young children cannotengage ,in,:g*Itipand individual projects without 'increasing However, with 'careful the noisewlevel substantially., selection, of ceiling, covering, thesonic enViron. inept ,Of the roomcan be"controlled. Otherfactors to.be considered whendesi$ning the' ceiling: Of akinderfOrten, are: , "Light.reflection (see section on lighting,

2. Of cleaning and maintenance

`EaSe of . replacement ',and .' Height(adequatefor' &Oa circulation of'lir)

Walls Interiorwalls of a kindergartenclaisrookneed .to.be ,attractively decorated. withharmoniolls. °Colors. Children respOnd, to and are'stimulatedby bright. .COlora,...The- composition of the,wal746.shoUld be of _materials that are. easily cleaned analmaintained. It isrecoimiended.t4at about,sixteen linear 'feetof en4mel,,.tagnetic,, ferrOus ;metal ,chalkboard,beprovided with'partof itatthe level that children can use. 2CoriSideration*sho.dd be given:to installing units ,that' can be adjusted to vax,,ying,heightsto allo* both pupil and,teacher 'usage without' inconvenience-tc Some pOrtable,:ehalkboardsmay be, used, thus saving wall space... Vnits should beinstalled eibmit, '224' ,the'' floor. At least linear feet of vackboard ,should .-be ,provided, in, each kindergartenroom for 4is. rot'ohildren,,.6, WOrk, illustrative material, DPsterd., addition,, 'another eight0'inear feet of fjeiboiird would be.' 'Most. desiralile Display' .areas

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should be installedat chalkboard heightto permit comfortable viewingand use by children. fik7 ergarben floorcovering shouldreduce noise, be easily cleaned,and have long-wearing The more qualities., common materials includevinyl tile and linoleum. Recent researchshows that carpeting generally is very practical and desirableas a floor covering. In addition, itis economicallycompetitive with other typesof floor coveringin most envirenoi unto. Comfort,quiet, and, ease ofmaintenance most frequently are_ cited as advantagesof carpeted_ although the areas, purpose here is not to-recommend one type of permanentfloor covering over another. It -= quired, however,that eithera permanent ormovabIe carpet adequate insize to provide acomfortable gathering apace for25 children be,provided.

Restroom and Runni Water Facilities Provision for to letWiTEUEgriimm5iitof the; kindergarten unit hasbeen almost universally because of problems aceepied resUlting from havingyoung,ohildren utilize facilitiesin common witholder and because ofthe need for cloee,sugervision.--Xt not considerednecessary to have sebarate boys and girls, toilets for although dual.facilities utilized,'on an unsegregated basis would be acceptable. The.fellow,- lug recommendationshave been madeby the National Council on SchoolhouseConstruett'bn:

Kindergarten roomsneed an adjoining room, equipped withan elhaust fan and sink. a nearby There should bea toilet forabout:**ery ten children inOft'kindergarteno It shall,:be appropriate to the sitie,efHthepupils. should be large,.mith:Automatic, tepid*OtaX4-4.,, It is:best locatedadjacent to the toilet: but in the_tain 'area. kindergarten areat-tosupervise- washing. (i0:44) .

The toilet ,area shouldnot open directlyinto the classroom. Illumination .should be.such that inease, 2. ofpower failure this area ,willnot be in total nese. _dark- Each toilet *head 'h3,equipped withsoap, towel dispenseri anda vests paper basket. It ,14:3 suggested that theZiivatory and drinkingfountain be located adjacent tobut outside ofthe restrecimp, to 12" 2.Drinking fountains 24, 3.Work Sink (18" x 240 x --_.-Count07 tops 24" ',6,0ap aM owe1 pispensers 300 ,- twa 1.11,,rrot Boom Skits and Windows xanen ly constructed kindergartenrc'mms should.,. have.a.minimim of, three,. exits, with ,at least., one .,Of them,.leading, cli*,ectly outside.Portable classroom have two exterior doors, AU doors 'shOnstA ,open aiay from the interior of the room, and be security *. hard.i iwould allow afPerspn to release the , device train inside the room and be design**. **ith.af,twomilaY vision glass panel. One wail or the 'kindergarten room should be fenfisi.;. ._:trated;with the, lower Casing, of the windows being_ _ External light should be ,i/t, 30" from the floor. I

COntr41abie:lay'theYP use of drapes, shades, venetian - or ;.,41!)/411Zasingle ;jalousie

sps, la6*;agej,uniis in the kindergarten classroom should be moab1e, jhus providing maximum flexibility: 04*i:0401,0S for .children's wearing apparel should ,. e,-).;66atedne:ar: an exit and should be Well vent`iid;,-',, , fsOoloset4.,,The hardware for hanging coats,_ sweaters, -,...:.,,.,.e 4...sh-Ou3.4,:.be recessed, as a safety. factor,,eind,E0Out*,,41 be placed. at a kieightiof about ,6 inches.Areas for storing outdoorfootwearneed.tobe covered. with water _ , . : . .- -. resistt:-.:material.,.,.., nd.ei aro.eri ka round 4ergarten playground should be a private. inatea which is _directly accessible to the . clai,etOatxtThe outdoor play space should approximate 100 square, feet per child (7:98) and consist of three areas,, including a roofed patio with anallaiweathe* v"... surface:, _a resilient surfaced area (sand, shavings, or tanbark) underfixed pliygroundapparatUs, and agrassy,' garden area.The dimensions of the playground should. ttot exceed, a size that can be well supervised by one sculptured play equipment, climbing apparatus, a 'balance beam, and a turning bar.Space for digging, sandbox play, skipping, jumping, use of wheeled toys and group gazes should be available. 11101111iIiIMIIIIIIMMIIIMI.1111111111111.11111111111111111011011110111=1111101111111111111111111MINMAINNI.

esources on Edtiona S eelficationsfor a

Ins U e .4 teoto American "um not rig `1 merino Society NationalCouncil on SchoolhouseConstruct ion (New York,Illumirating EngineeringSociety* 3,962). Boles* liarold if.*Ste Fa i ibises (NewTor

Engelhardt, 'N. -L.*Engelhardt* N. LoJr., and Leggett* Stanton, P3 nningBlementar- r SchoolBuildings (New York*_1119 orporat on,* Headley* !faith E.?osier the Kinds and Beadleyns/education in ^11 rten; 4thedition, American NeW -York, 66% Book ,Company. *tame James D., Planningfor School Build (New Jersey,Prentioe.-Eal etioiatt s School Buildt AMerioan Associ. atson-or, aosioolAdministrators ,(Washington.Q. -1010i4ali'Astociationof SchoolAdministrators, ]960), scsd Guidefor P hool PlantsNational Council on oo x ouse Construction 0 igen, National Council c Schoolhouse Construction19.0),

8 ta14010 .30" x 600' adjustable from 2Q to 24" heights (00.90,per unit) $320,00

2 tatillia,241.1-')01! 1111".adjustable, from ;ow tO24,' heights .(.40.00per unit) 30 eitildrents chairs of thefollowing hetthfa , lvas 12a chairre t*1ve chairs 4;$800per A!nit) 1 tea er's desk, double pedestal, lc 14' 30" and otif4r: ,riedrOir. filing cabinet 6.adult**is .( *12,40 . per, limit)

storage -Cabinet, 36" 33* x 210 with eta ab:e shoties for storage ofinstr,'4c76 t**# (Mate4als and, supplies

tape recorder 1 0 0O slide and film stzlp projector 150.00 roomdividers, 6 feet each, with pEboard on one side: coxboard on e other 0 7540 per unit)t 15. 12 cubic feet of storage for children's books 6o

16. 1 magazine rack 50 174 Individual locker spaces for children--8" x 12" x 15" per child, 100.00

18. 1 rug or carpet (9' x 15') 150.00

19. 1 small refrigerator 150000

204 1 small apartment stove

clodk 1414101ricaunag

23. 1globe 16 inch 040- 24. 1 wall map of the United States 19000

25. 1 indooi and 1 outdoorthermometer ($2. Q s-Der unitl 3 double easels 1 teacher wardrobe with shelves (36" x21" x 780) I aquarium 2560 2 animal cages (12" x 28" x 14i high with exercise wheel) .11291. TOTAL $3010.0

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APPENDIX D "rti ----vasitsh7/011/NIL:101014' - Tr-.0.2,"-0 :kr ,''

KINDERGARTEN INSTRUCTIONALXAMERIALS AND SUPPLIES EXPENDABLE

Science EQui mment andSupplies I terrarium 'Cocoons,- o,ilkiiptins. I insect cage Plants in flOisierf boxes 12. jars with wide mouth Seeds, bulbs seed flats Garden in-' Ii14, I 'pair tweezers desirable Goldfish, fish food, moss forFlowering Shrubs grOiiiips szOldfish. lik.yawd Turtles.;' turtle food Magneto Pair rabbits, white mice, orMagnifyingglass (reading Pins?, Pigs ..glass w4.th,handle). Wheels_ "- Linters

guient aid Materials .Pa :i tinstulies 4noieum.mati,, ,27n 361g, to place Under easels, 2 dozen brushes, rubber set,1., camel's 'hair,-'3.2 handle ,2:,regiMir'unprinted newsprint 201 3;36" tream, lutprinted newsprint 2k" x36,1, assorted.' aol'Ori (1904,,Olothespins ,forclamping Imprinted newsprint to ;easels packages Oold water paint,5 pounds'o:a;Piiokage 2 pti:cka0ez.',coldwater. 5 pounds to,package of blue,' red,green,.bro*, blaOk 1. package,cold.-water pointy 5 .0oundp to. apackage of ''aoh:13.0sh, magenta, violet Oen, $1,0 .containers , 'je4,tor,S, size ont ,,,or ,.plastic,4rinking glasses sotosi for., easels and floor MarSunaies 2 clav containerscowered stone jars 15" diamettr 3*arael,Tions for Clay, 'rays for'finished clay objects pounds 433,ay flour

_ Drawing Sulisan s 7 dozen ;Large crayons dozen each -- red, green, blue,, black,f, grown clozen each -- orange, violet, yellOw, pink 6 -bOxes'-eolored chalk, 34n diameter ;6 'boxes ,,CharCOal 6 pairs scis*c,m8 (blunt) 1,ar sr and_ tagboard 3 ,packages; construction paper 12k' x 18" 10400:each--yellow, green red, blue, .and ,aiSorted, colOrs 3, padkages" Manila paper, 500 sheeti each -reen10 1402111a tagboard,, 18n x 36n 1,17011)/rOisimg paper', , xoll Plack pattern paper Cloth -.2 yards "Cotton- ,flannel 10 yard,s: Cotton ,-*061.1e 2,,ya*,dit: printed cambric *,yardS unbleached, muslin 12 yards n.cheese ',cloth rightly colored lengths of unbleached,,Oslirt. for 'cites's-up, 1 ,yatd x.yard (for sashes and head dresses 1--:lard' x '1 yard (for skirts), tr4,ingle4: from 1 yard squares (for bodices :1110111.anemirSi.apIles dozenpaper_bags, ''assorted sizes .3: ler$,2boxeS paper clips .b.ox.lzst.raight pins boiCsafOy p ins bititji4.0 cleaners tacks . 4011*iipoirited tacks :0*. *Ober. bands, assorted sizes ott-Xevidieiiiiheitcl glue tle:LePaget,s glue ,..can Wiggins Vegetable glue turpentine '41010*-...4erlatUi*O.,*loohol ,ituart unite shellac 1 bok.'itages punch TuleS1.2

D-2 1., cluire, sandpaper,mixed numbers hands Or/1E,', *,00,d,h' oti red,j'ellow blue I,orange $ black Muei1.Instrunients nege, .:,drat Indian° drum.. than ,1.4" diameter DrOM:ri#' less and sizes 80110variords:St0;,kialsfastened to elasticbracelets

Gouards -i of variouk shapes,and sizes wooden boxes ofvarious sizes

4143;ed.: `',Itti.04' 'beads .ricebeans stattet `sticks call tiknied,:.rosonatcit'bells AixtO for''Comstruatiori

000 oillOw Yardblocks, 12111(.6" ,bloakso-12" 1211 611 11461 blocics't 12", x2k" 4'6", 4,131.06k-Et of soft pine3/4", thick, finished with coat_ ot ,Orangeshellac.For -a very durable block for useoutdoors all sides of bloCk may be made of 3/k" pine, 4-lighter block may be madeof 3/8" wateip%rod, plywood' for. two',,sides,and 3 /k" pine for',four sideS),-

4" x:,.2 '3/4" x 3 1/2" selectedcommon 196 ,'p'tOoes 13/4".,x.,2 Vi t" 11" selectedcoup* tir Sita -964-keoes 1-3/4",,x., 23/4" x 22" selectedcommon fir AO 20*.irohes, 1 3/4" -,x-2_3/4" x 10" selectedcommon qtr SkS 16:_t* ang;00-1.,,_3/4" x;45, 1/2" x 51/2" selected conimon '444 -,tiltangles 1 -3/4" '2 71/2" x 7 1/2"selected appiciii

D-3 ttiangles1:1/4113: 1,3/0 x 5 liras *siliot 4. t#'44.4 H rtill'ipund 5/81' diameter 5 1/21:' r-comP*,. P.41-.,rouhd.i 2: diameter 51/2",-'8_404ed 1114i_zod diaieter 111,seZe,00,:Oopanozi,'

workbenches saws,crosscut; 12"

4" Or 6h1 se7;4:10triVers hea-v

ui U. Irstitor P1house

taittgia 'a- 1.x0 table and _ oilcloth

'41:104084. 'a astir set Wo.,;110hei4ii **tefiliabip 1. citchen:°.table 71411111 cotOft*Ikke ozettOliot4e4iii,s litioa 2 rocking chairs (forchildren's use) 2 telephones 1 doll piano 3 dclls (washable or capable of beingcleaned, and non-breakable) 3 baby dolls (washableif possible,so that child may bathe baby) Doll clothes (washable,with large fastenings) 3 washable softtoy animals

Accessories to StimulateDramatic Playaid Expression of CommunityInterests

2 miniature cashregisters (for store play) 2 pair scales (for weighing in houseplay,grocery, or post office) 2 sets animals (fourteen farmanimals toa set) 2 doll families 1 dozen pipestemdolls Automobiles andtrucks: 2 delivery trucks 2 dump trucks 1 grocery truck 1 milk truck 1 movingvan 1 oil truck 1 wrecking truck 4 automobiles,large enough toseat two pipestem dolls 2 buses Trains, large (in whichblocks can be handled) engine, tender,gondola, boxcar,caboose Doll furniture forminiature houses Puzzles and Games 3 small block construction sets (differentfrom large blocks listed elsewhere) 2 large bead sets 3 small beadsets 2 peg board andpeg sets 5 constructionsets (erector, tinkertoy, snap blocks, etc.) 20 picture puzzles APPENDIXE KINDERGARTEN PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS

Estimated Cost

1. 1 set hollow blocks $200,00

2. 10 boxes of various sizes 50.00

3. 4 assorted trestles or sawhorses, 1 to 4 feet long and 3 to 4 feet long 40.00

4. 10 assorted planks 1 1/8 inches thick,8 or 10 inches wide and3 to 6 feet long 50.00

5. 20 assorted building boards1 inch thick, 4 to 6 inches wide and 3 to4 feet long 20.00

6. 4 assorted climbing ladders,2 feet wide and up to 8 feet long 40,00

7. 2 walking planks 10.00

8. 1 set horizontal bars 70.00

9. 1 set of 4 swings, with flexiblebelt type seats 150.00

10. 2 seesaws of the rocking horse type 50.00

11. 1 slide of either metal or wood 75.00

12. Wheel toys including: 2 wheelbarrows 35.00 5 tricycles of 2 or 3 sizes 100.00 2 wagons 30.00 2 push trucks (sturdy boxes on large castors) 20.00

13. 10 balls of several sizes,8 to 16 inches in diameter 50.00

14. 10 jump ropes 10.00

15. 1 sandbox with cover and a supply of tools for digging and constructing in sand 50.00

E -1 16. Storage space for playground equipment (10' x 4' x 4') 100.00

17. All-weather surface area (900-1000 square feet) 500.00*

18. Fencing (approximately 42 inches high) 500.00

TOTAL $2,150.00

*Estimated for concrete surface. APPENDIX F PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR RELOCATABLE MODULAR KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS AND ESTIMATED COSTS

A. Scope Relocatable buildings referred to in these specifications should have minimum requirements described below.

B. General Reauirements 1. Helocatability. Relocatable buildings should have the following minimum capabilities as to their relocatability:

a. Building units up to a specified size shall be relocatable without dismantli_ig.

b. Building units should be of such design that: (1) Building modules may be transported on trailers, dollies, or attached wheels without exceeding 12, in width and 1416" in height. (2) Building modules can be dismantled into components, the total weight of any one component not exceeding 5,000 pounds. (3) Building modules can be individually transported without removing light fixtures, cabinets, floor covering, and other installed fixtures, except to the extent necessary for disconnecting modular components.

2. Modification Capability Relocatable buildings should have the following minimum capabilities as to future modifications:

a. Building modules should be interchangeable in respect to end versus middle module usage.

b. The exterior wall system should be of such design that doors, window, and wall panels shall be interchangeable for future modification.

F-1. c. Building units should be of such design that future additions to an existing installation can be made in units not exceeding 400 square feet.

Construction Requirements

1. Ceiling Height Standard ceiling heights should be a nine feet (9') to the underside of the ceiling, except in toilet rooms where standard ceiling height is eight feet (8') and where specifi- cally designated, but not to be less than seven feet, six inches(7161t) minimum in any circumstances.

2. Partitions Dividing Interior Space. ill interior partitions should he curtain wall type, with finish as specified under section ',Finishes". Sound transmission of toilet room walls should be a minimum of STC 40, and sound transmission of other interior partitions should be a minimum of STC 32. Sound measurements shall be in accordance with ASTM E90-61T,

3. Toilet Room Wall Construction Provide wall construction for all wall-hung plumbing fixtures that will hold fixtures securely with a 200-pound load applied to each fixture, and which meets U.P.C. standard approval.

4. Duct Work No exposed air ducts should bepermitted unless indicated otherwise. Conceal ducts above finish ceiling or provide furringwith acoustic ceiling tile. Furring size must be uniform within each room.

5. ElattinE No exposed plumbing supply, waste orvent lines should be permitted in toilet rooms. Exposed vents will be allowed inexceptional circumstances if the contractor'sstandard wall construction world not allowvents to be concealed.

F-2 6. Roof Overhang Provide overhangs inspans and in locations as desired to maximum of 8'on one side.

7. Interior Mechanical andElectrical_Equipment No mechanical andelectrical serviceequip- ment should be installedin building interior, except electrical panelswithin wells, duct work on ceilings andother items indicated as located within buildings.

8. WatertiOtness Workmanship and materialsshould be such that buildings will beweather-tight and water- tight throughout.

D. Structural Module The basic structuralmodule should bea 10 foot by 32 footroom area, to be prefabricatedin separate floors, roofs, andwall panels, thatcan be erected as a basic module and beconnected in modularquantities. E. Kinder art Classroom Four 10 foot by32 foot modules groupedinto a four module blockwill produce thearea required for a kindergarten classroom. Eight of the basicmodules could be combined toprovide two kindergartenclassrooms, sixteen modules couldbe combined toprovide a cluster of fourkindergarten classrooms.

F. Construction Materials

1. Su esJ;1 1...Plo!mstructim'i Floor Framing: Should be of lightguage steel framing, madeup of four 2" x 6"x 32' box beams, two 6"x 6" x 10' box beams and six 2" x 6" x 3' bonbeams welded together to form 10' x 32' modularfloor section.

Sub Floor: Should be 1 1/8" T& G DFPA plywood.

Insulation: Should be standard thickglass and mineral fiber blanketinsulation installed between floor beams, withaluminum foil vapor barrier toward finish floorside. Amount of insulation to be determine&by degree of protection required by localclimatic conditions. Finish Floor: Each to maintain B grade (minimum) 1/8" thick vinylasbe8tos floor tile.

2. Suggested Wall Panel Construction Panel Construction: 2" x 3" wood studs at 16" OC with 3/8" exteriorgrade fir plywood both sides and 2 1/2" insulation C/Wvapor barrier in between. To be glued, and laminated by hot press to form stress skinpanel.

Exterior Wall Finish: Should be heavy fiber- glass position bonded overlaid 3/8" plywood of stress skin panel.

Interior Wall Finish: Should be minimum 20 ounces vinyl over 1/2" firtex backing glued to 3/8" plywood of stress skin panel.

3. Suggested Roof Panel Construction (A 9 foot clear ceiling heightis suggested for the module units.)

Basic Roof Framing: Light gauge steel framing similar to floor framing.

Roof Deck: 3/4 inch T & G DFPA plywood roof deck covered with built-up roofing with 2 inch styro-foam insulation glued to inside.Amount of insulation to be determined by degree of protection required by local climatic conditions.

4. Suggested 291-Lsozft Wall Panel Construction Panel Construction: Same as exterior stress skin panel construction except classroom side to be vinyl over 1/2" firtex and interior side of restrooms to be same type impervious material floor to ceiling.

5. LLE2E1211n211-212221:_aaELELI1U-2nE Classroom Doors: Should be two in number with minimum specifications of 3t wide by 7' high, 1 3/4" thick, solid core wood or hollow core steel. Classroom doors should swing out and should be equipped, with push-bar (panic- type) hardware, pneumatic door closer and aluminum threshold.

F-4 6. Suggested. Interior Door Secifications Restroom Door: Should be minimum of 31 wide by 7' high and 1 3/4" thick, Door should not lock, 7. SLLID1101callsations Windo-ws shobIdbeinstalled on onelong exterior wall. Aluminum sliding windows would be desirable with one sashremovable from the inside of the classroom modules as asafety feature. The window glass area should meet or exceed10% of the floor area, with 50% of the total window areaventilating. Sills should be 24" above the floor.

8. Suggested ExteriorPorch Assembly In the interest of safety,it is important to keep the modules as close aspossible to the ground. Module floors should be supported on longitudinalconcrete mudsills exposed above the ground. In areas where excessive moisture is present, themodules should be raised a minimum of 12" to18" above the ground.

Two prefabricated porches,porch railings and stair assemblies (or equivalentpermanent construction) should be attached to the modules at both exterior classroomexits.

9. Suggested Electrical Specifications Classroom lighting: See Educational Specifi- cations (AppendixB).

Restroom Room Fans: Exhaust fan vented to exterior should be provided ineach restroom.

Restroom Lighting: One overhead surface mounted light fixture should beprovided in each restroom.

Wiring and Circuit Cabinet: Electrical engineers should determinespecifications for circuit cabinet, breakerrequirements, and wiring,

10. S Suggested Speciicatif s Heating Units: The heating units should provide

F-5 a minimum of70,0f, BTU output. Units should be exterior wall LL,-ttedand ducted into classroom with, p7-,;,,7 Insulationand sound deadening mateit; The heating units may be oil, natural or tfi,ied gas orelectric.

Heating and Air Conditioning: (Supplied where required in geographical areasneeding such thermal control.) The heating units should provide 70,000 BTU heat outputand 35,000 cooling output. Units should be exterior wall mounted and ductedinto classroom with Proper insulationand sound deadening material.

Duct Work: All supply ducts shouldbe 28 gauge galvanized. Location of duct work should be decided by heatingengineer.

Ventilation: Design should allow for fresh air induction and circulation. Restroam exhaust should be vented tooutside. 11. postedSectionslo:rPlumbing, Hot Water Heater: The hot water heatershould. be 20 gallon, glass lined, gasfired or equivalent.

Restrooms: The toilet closets(2) should be juvenile type. The seats should besplit seats, solid plastic, wIthbuilt-in check hinge. The colbr of the toiletclosets should be white. All fixtures should bewall mounted for ease of cleaning.

Lavatories: The lavatories(2) should be 16 inch by 24 inch; acidresistant cast iron; white. Lavatories should be installedin classroom modules outside ofrestrooms and mounted in counter top-22inches above the floor. Counter top with cabinetsbelow should be minimum of 24inches deep and 8 feet in length.

Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountain should be individual unit, 12inch by 8 inch with non-squirting bubbler head,self-closing control valve adjustable forcontinuous flow; and automatic volume regulator or drinking fountain should be incorporated as component of lavatory fixtures,

12. Miscellaneous Equipment to be Included in Three Module Unit Chalkboards and Tackboard.s: Should be mounted on interior walls. See Educational Specifica- tions (Appendix B) for amounts.

Restroom Equipment: A toilet tissue holder should, be installed in each toilet closet.

Lavatory Accessories: A paper towel dispenser and a soap dispenser should be mounted near lavatories.

Coat Backs and Shelving: Fifteen (15) linear feet of 1 x 12 inch shelving should be provided at 4 feet height, properly supported by shelf brackets. Twenty-five combination hat and coat hangers should be provided under 1 x 12 inch shelving.

Cabinets and Work Surface: Fifteen linear feet of closed storage cabinets, 22 inches high and 24 inches deep, with adjustable shelving should be installed below the windows. The top of the cabinets should provide a work surfaze which is stain resistant and durable.

Window Seats: Fifteen linear feet of window seats (15" high) should be available.

G. Cost Estimate for a Relocatable Modular Kinder- Earten.glassroom

Foundation Cost Unit Labor Material Concrete Footings* LF ITTUU $2.06 144 LF per classroom equivalent. Total Concrete Footing.. Cost per four module unit $432.00 Construction Costs Unit Unit Cost Buildings SF $12.00 Erection SF 2.00 Transportation SF 4.00 Total SF $7765

Total Estimated Foundation and Construction Cost $23,472.00*

*For schools where air conditioning is a requirement, an additional$300.00 should be added to the cost of a classroom. APPENDIX G COST ESTIMATES FOR MODIFICATION OF AVAILABLE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS

Pacific Area

District I

Hakata Dependents Schools (Bldg. T-600)

1. Remove interior partition between two classrooms so open area which meets educational specifications is available. (1250 sq. ft.-Appendix B)

2. Cover wood floor with vinyl tile.

3. Paint interior wall and ceiling surfaces of classroom.

4. Install fluorescent light fixtures to meet educational specifications (Appendix B) $1450.00

Johnson Dependents Schools (T-551 B)

1. Remove partitions between Rooms #1 and #2.

2. Install partition at end of Room #3 to create corridor between Rooms #2 and 6.

3. Install exterior exit to playground at end of above corridor.

4. Remove partitions between Rooms #3, #6, and #7 and, divide total area into two classrooms by installing partition in center of men area.

5. Install partition in lobby of rest room with each rest room receiving half the space.

6. Install one additional stool and sink in each rest room.

7. Extend water lines to each classroom and install sink and fountain in each 6000.06

G-1 Narimasu DependentsSchool (Bldg. 1660) 1. Repair floors

2. Paint interiorwall and ceiling surfaces 300.00

Sasebo DependentsSchools

1. Remove non-usablebuilding at rear of King ElementarySchool 5000.00 Tachikawa DependentsSchools (Bldg. 355)

1. Convert one of theextra classrooms to restroom facilities.Two rest rooms, eachcontaining minimum of sixstools and six lavatories.

2. Extend waterlines to each classroom andinstall a sink anddrinking fountainin each room. 8500.00 District III

Clark Air BaseDependents Schools

1. Remove buildings3095, 3096, 3097, 3099 frompresent site. 4000,00 District V

Midway IslandDependents Schools 1. Extend waterlines intokinder- garten classroomand install sink anddrinking fountain.

2. Repair interiorwall and ceiling surfaces.

3. Paint interiorwall and ceiling surfaces. 450.00

G-2 Atlantic Area

Azores Dependents Schools (Hospital Annex)

1. Rearrange interior walls to provide four classrooms which meet recommended educational specifications (Appendix B).

2. Extend water lines to each classroom and install sink, drinking fountain, and rest room facilities.

3. Install fluorescent lighting in classrooms to meet educational specifications (Appendix B).

4. Lower window height. 25,000,00

European Area

District III

Harrogate Dependents Schools

1. Extend water lines into nursery school classroom in Old Dependents School and install sink and drinking fountain.

2. Install chalkboards, tackboards, and cabinet work as specified in educational specifications (Appendia B). 750.00 District V

Sigonella Dependents Schools

1. Remove interior partition between two first floor classrooms in elementary school and combine two areas into one large classroom.

2. Install air conditioning unit.

G-3 3. Install permanent cabinet workas specified in educationalspecifications (Appendix B). 1300.00

Vicenza Dependents Schools

1. &tend water lines into twoof the military portable units adjacentto the school and installa sink and drinking fountain in each.

2. Cover floors with vinyl tilein the three available militaryportable units.

3. Install air conditioning unitsin the three available militaryportable units. 3500.00 Wheelus Dependents Schools

1. Install air conditioningunits in two kindergarten classrooms. 600.00

District VI

Aschaffenburg Dependents Schools

1. Remove interior partitionsbetween three classrooms housingprivate kindergarten and nursery school.

2, install one partition whichwill divide the totalarea into two classrooms.

3. Cover floors with vinyl tilein two new classrooms,

4. Install exterior exit innew classroom which does not have one presently.

5. Extend water lines tokindergarten classrooms and install sinkand drinking fountain in each. Rest

G- room facilities shouldbe installed in eachclassroom, if possible. 3700.00

Hersfeld DependentsSchools

1. Extend water linesinto kindergarten classroomand install drinking fountain andsink. Install restroom facilities in classroom, if possible. 1000.00

Frankfurt DependentsSchools #1

1. Repair floors andceilings in building housingprivate kindergarten.

2. Paint interior walland ceiling surfaces of buildinghousing private kindergarten.

3. Extend water lines toprivate kindergarten buildingand install sink and drinkingfountain in each room. 1500.00

Wildflecken DependentsSchools

1. Install a second exitfrom kindergarten concretequonset building.

2. Extend water lines tokindergarten building and installdrinking fountain, sink, and restroom. 1500.00

District VII

Amberg DependentsSchools

1. Repair and paint plasterceiling of kindergartenclassroom.

2. Extend water lines toclassroom and, install drinkingfountain, sink, and rest room facilities. 1100.00 G-5 Bad Kissingen Dependents Schools

1. Extend end wall of building and enlarge kindergarten classroom to 1250 sq. ft.

2. Extend water line to classroom and install rest room facilities, drinking fountain, and sink. 8500.00

Illesheim Dependents Schools

1. Extend water lines into kindergarten classroom in elementaryschool and, install sink and drinking fountain. 500.00

Vilseck Dependents Schools

1. Extend water lines into Room 111 at school annex and install sink and drinking fountain. 500.00

District VIII

Bad Godesburg Dependents Schools

1. Extend water lines into two kindergarten classrooms and install sink and drinking fountain in each. 1000.00

Berlin Dependents Schools

1. Extend water lines into five kindergarten classrooms and install drinking fountain and sink in each. 1500.00

District IX

Idar Oberstein

1. Extend water lines tokindergarten clastarinso omand installdrinking roun and 800.00

G-6 District X

Oberammergau Dependents Schools

1. Cover floor of the kindergarten classroom with vinyl tile. 250.00

District XI

Heidelberg Dependents Schools #1

1. Remove two interior partitions between three available kindergarten classrooms at elementary school,

2. Install one irterior partition dividing open area into two equal classrooms,

3. Install acoustical ceiling. 1200.00

Heilbronn Dependents Schools

1. Repair plaster walls and acoustical ceilings in three classrooms presently utilized by private kindergarten.

2. Paint wall and ceiling surfaces in all three classrooms 350.00

Worms Dependents Schools

1. Extend water lines to kindergarten classroom and install sink and drinking fountain,

2. Cover interior walls with wall board.

3. Paint wall board. 750.00

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