This paper discusses the process of updating school capacity, which is subject to change from a variety of factors (to comply with current building codes, changes in educational programs, changes in class size, expansion of educational services, and scheduling). The paper describes the two major components of updating school capacity: the program…

Describes the methodology in school building capacity determination and reasons for its periodic reevaluation. Determinants of capacity include analysis of classroom function and size requirements as mandated by educational departments and building codes. Reasons for reevaluation include changes in educational programs, expansion of services, and…

Presents examples of school capacity assessment worksheets. Worksheets provide areas for listing classroom numbers, size, and capacity figures for all grades. The high school worksheet, unlike the other grades, breaks out classroom figures by specific room function. (GR)

School facilities play a significant role in shaping students' learning process. This document is a collection of articles that examined the impact of school facilities on learning. The articles were previously published in Chinese during the early 1980s in Hong Kong newspapers. Contents include: (1) "A Summary Report on the Relationship of School…