After a year of construction, the addition and renovations to Captain Elementary School are complete. The improvements to the facility were possible thanks to the Clayton community's support of Proposition S in April 2009.
Explore this page to learn about the Prop S Captain projects. Watch a short video, view photos that document the construction progress and get the details about the improvements.
Architectural Rendering
Completed Construction
Captain Elementary School Principal Sean Doherty gives an inside tour of the newly-renovated building.
Captain Projects Funded Through Prop S
New science lab provides dedicated space for science specialists and supports increased focus on K-5 science
Counselor’s office relocated and nurse’s office expanded, both to better support students and their families
Flexible,
small-group learning space gained to get programs such as EL, OT, PT
and learning support out of the hallways/vestibules and into more
appropriate spaces
New
hallway/entry vestibule provides direct access from west playground to
school (and restrooms) while eliminating safety hazard of traveling
along Northwood to go to and from school/restroom
Gym restrooms renovated to allow access from new hallway/science and Spanish area
New corridor eliminates the need to cross the gym to get to the Spanish room
Taller lockers throughout the second floor screen classrooms from the noise and visual distractions of the busy walkways
Additional parking at the west end of the playground provides needed spaces
New ADA ramps and stairs increase accessibility from sidewalk to the new entry and from the new entry down to the playground
Additional storage added in a mezzanine level under current fifth grade floor
Additional power and data wiring increases capacity in all classrooms
HVAC equipment updated and replaced to improve indoor air quality and increase energy efficiency
New electrical service entrance gear replaces existing, outdated gear
Fire sprinklers installed throughout building
Check out the photo galleries below to watch the construction process unfold.
August 6, 2010
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July 2, 2010
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June 25, 2010
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May 27, 2010
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