Arcola Community School
Left: Atrium commons arranged for gathering and performance.
Above: Commons (grades 6-8) on second level, showing the technology bar, with learning studios on the right and the atrium on the left
Atrium Commons—the Heart of the School
The atrium commons acts as a central heart, unifying the three PLCs, and providing core learning space for multiple learning modalities. Math, reading, language, social studies, peer-to-peer, group, and independent learning can all occur in this flexible space. Like a theatre or stage for learning, the atrium commons can be rearranged to accommodate all school meetings, performances and films. The community can also make good use of this space in the evenings and weekends, along with the gym, nutrition and community room, vegetable and herb planter beds.
The atrium commons acts as a central heart, unifying the three PLCs, and providing core learning space for multiple learning modalities. Math, reading, language, social studies, peer-to-peer, group, and independent learning can all occur in this flexible space. Like a theatre or stage for learning, the atrium commons can be rearranged to accommodate all school meetings, performances and films. The community can also make good use of this space in the evenings and weekends, along with the gym, nutrition and community room, vegetable and herb planter beds.
