Alexander Henry title - Algoma District School Board

ALEXANDER HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
232 Northern Ave. E.
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Phone (705) 945-7179
Fax (705) 945-7866

PURPOSE OF THE FACILITY PROFILE
The Algoma District School Board’s mission statement states that the Board “exists to provide
positive learning opportunities of the highest standards for all learners to realize their full
potential.”
The Board currently has 51 schools serving a student population of approximately 13,000.
With the underutilization of capacity in many of the Board’s facilities and with continued
declining enrolment projected, the Board has been trying to balance the need to provide
neighbourhood and/or community schools with the need to provide quality cost efficient
programs for all students.
As a result, in 2003, the Board established an Accommodation Review Committee consisting
of trustees and staff to develop a plan that would address this issue. The committee’s plan
included creating a profile for all board facilities to which the Board gave approval. Staff was
directed to gather all pertinent data needed to produce the profiles that would describe the
program offered, the physical condition and other relevant information for each facility. This
profile would be provided for the review of all stakeholders: trustees, staff, parents/guardians,
school councils and the community.
The purpose of the review is to position the Board to consider the best and most effective ways
in which the facilities can accommodate the students and their learning needs. This review
would assist the Board in its commitment to provide a comprehensive range of educational
opportunities, and providing this in an equitable fashion across a broad and diverse geographic
area.
The phases of this review are as follows:
Phase I: The review and validation of the profiles by all stakeholders would serve as a starting
point for considering the most effective ways in which our facilities can ensure a continued
high standard of education for our students.
Phase II: This review would allow for all stakeholders to provide input, reactions and options
for consideration.
Phase III: Based on the information gathered in Phase II the Accommodation Review
Committee will prepare a report on available options for better use of our facilities.
Phase IV: The Committee will present the report to the Board for the purpose of discussion
and further direction.
Phase V: This phase will serve to develop recommendations for the effective use of facilities.
Phase VI: The Board would make decisions based on the recommendations from Phase V for
implementation by staff.
The following is the individual profile for this facility.
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ALEXANDER HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
Alexander Henry High School is located at 232 Northern Avenue East in Sault Ste. Marie.
Geographically just west of Great Northern Road beside what is known as the Zeller’s Plaza.
Alexander Henry High School measures 12,070 square metres or 129,925 square feet.
Constructed in 1965 with two (2) additions in 1971, the facility focuses on work programs such
as job shadowing, work experience and cooperative education, as well as foods, television arts,
graphic arts, manufacturing and transportation. The building also houses an Adult Education
Centre and two daycare centres. .
With an existing enrolment of 326 students, Alexander Henry High School is rated at 41.37%
of capacity. Enrolment projections for 2007 indicate that capacity usage will further decrease
to 23%.
Community use at Alexander Henry High School is high with such uses as OSAID, Youth
Hope, Apostolic Church, Community Living Algoma, Special Olympics, Power Squadron,
Nipissing University Registration, Christmas events and various sports groups such as
badminton, soccer, volleyball, basketball and floor hockey.
292 students are transported to Alexander Henry High School via 41 individual routes. The
longest travel time is 80 minutes, affecting one (1) student.
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PROGRAM PROFILE
ALEXANDER HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
FACILITY USAGE: Program
Grades 9 - 12
STAFFING: Current Program Staff:
(F.T.E.)
Principal 1 Vice Principal 1 Library Technician(s) .5
Teachers 30.34 Educational Assistants 8.5 Noon Hour Assistant(s) 0
Secretarial 3.5 Custodial 8
SPECIAL PHYSICAL FEATURES:
Other – Restaurant Service Assistants
Gymnasium 2 Cafeteria 1
Library 1 Computer Lab(s)
Day Care 2 Other 1 - Academy of Reading Lab
PROGRAM FEATURES:
• Work Programs (Job Shadowing, Work Experience, ½ Day & Full Day Coop)
• 3 Off Site Classrooms – (Davey Home, Station Mall, Water Tower Inn)
• Spirited Hawks, Foods, Television Arts, Graphic Arts, Manufacturing, Transportation
• Emphasis on Literacy (Special Programs for those who struggle with reading)
• Articulate on with Foods’ Programs and Sault College
EXTRA CURRICULAR:
• Students can participate in activities in their neighbourhood high schools.
• We focus on Intramural Programs at noon hour, including Gyms, Activity Room, and Computer
Lab.
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Program Profile – Alexander Henry High School
COMMUNITY USE:
• Heavy Use – OSAID, Youth Hope, Apostolic Church, CLA, Special Olympics, Power
Squadron, Nipissing University Registration, Xmas Events (Children’s Party, Seniors’
Light Tour), and Sport Groups (Badminton Club, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Floor
Hockey), Police/Fire Fighter testing
ENROLMENT HISTORY – SEPTEMBER 30 TH
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
331 333 324 307 316 322 361 301 295 307
PROJECTED ENROLMENT
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
326 289 260 206 183
CAPACITY
ENROLMENT
CLASSROOM
CAPACITY
CAPACITY
OF
PORTABLES
ON SITE
CAPACITY
OF
PORTABLES
IN USE
TOTAL
CAPACITY
WITH
PORTABLES
TOTAL
CAPACITY
WITHOUT
PORTABLES
PROGRAM
CAPACITY WITH
PORTABLES
PROGRAM
CAPACITY
WITHOUT
PORTABLES
326 788 0 0 788 788 41.37% 41.37%
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PHYSICAL PROFILE
ALEXANDER HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
General Description
Alexander Henry is a secondary school constructed in 1965 with two additions in 1971. It is a
two storey, masonry block walled structure with a flat roof and a brick veneer. The school
contains 31 classrooms, two science laboratories, seven technical shops, one double
gymnasium, one single gymnasium, one library, a cafetorium, two greenhouses, a paint room,
two daycares and numerous offices and meeting areas. The facility is shared by the Adult
Learning Centre (300 students enrolled), which utilizes nine classrooms and one of the daycare
centres. All of the school is handicapped accessible via ramps and an elevator. The ramps
were constructed for audiovisual carts and are now used for handicapped access. They are
constructed of wood and are at a much steeper grade than the building code allows.
Physical Structure
The roofs at Alexander Henry are tar and gravel. This roofing was installed in 1965 and 1971
and has therefore exceeded its life expectancy. Replacement should be considered within five
years before failure occurs. The metal flashing is in poor condition and should be replaced at
the same time as the roof.
The brick and block work is in good condition with only minor spalling of the bricks. Stucco
on the poured concrete pillars requires attention. The windows are original, in poor condition,
and should be replaced.
Flooring consists of terrazzo, vinyl coated tile and carpeting. The tiles in the 1971 addition are
in fair condition but the tiles in the 1965 addition are in poor to very poor condition. Carpeting
in the library is in fair condition. The foundation walls in the main electrical control room and
the boiler room leak due to cracks in the foundation and improper drainage around the
periphery of the school.
The painting on the interior walls is in fair condition but an ongoing painting schedule must be
developed. The lockers are original and in fair to poor condition. Ceiling tiles are mainly of
the T-bar type; they are showing their age but are still in fair to good condition.
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Physical Profile – Alexander Henry High School
Electrical and Mechanical
The electrical equipment is original and many of the individual panels are full. The main
switchgear was serviced in 2002. The lights have been upgraded to the energy efficient
fluorescent type T-8’s. The fire alarm system has been upgraded. The emergency lights in the
shop wing have been upgraded but all other areas are original. The master clock system is
problematic. The PA system is in fair condition.
Four natural gas boilers were installed in 1997. All circulation pumps require ongoing
maintenance. Shut off and control valves are original and should be repaired or replaced.
Individual classroom heat ventilators are noisy and in poor condition. None of the computer
classrooms have air conditioning or even proper ventilation. The science laboratories do not
have fume hoods.
The automotive shop has two original in-ground single pole hoists. One has been taken out of
service due to failure of a component and the inability to locate replacement parts.
Site
The asphalt in the parking areas is in fair to poor condition. The lighting in the parking lot is
low but adequate. The playing fields in the back of the school are well maintained and used
throughout the summer by the city soccer league. There is no running track. A tennis court on
the north side of the school is in fair condition.
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COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL DATA
PLANT OPERATION COSTS
ALEXANDER HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
Note: Financial data indicates facility operational costs only, and excludes capital
expenditures and plant administration/support.
FUNCTION 2001 2002 2003
General Repairs & Maintenance 19,456 28,041 12,735
Miscellaneous Maintenance (grass, snow) 9,481 10,315 11,420
Health & Safety, Security 3,460 1,560 1,988
Buildings & Grounds 15,583 32,491 14,905
Utilities 154,062 115,019 156,486
Caretaking Supplies 24,884 17,991 13,315
Caretaking Salaries 245,199 240,655 235,263
Miscellaneous - Elevator 2,190 2,365 3,037
Cafeteria – (Net) 31,300 38,122 34,734
Energy Management 0 667 0
TOTALS $505,615 $487,226 $483,883
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TRANSPORTATION PROFILE
ALEXANDER HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
NUMBER OF STUDENTS TRANSPORTED 292
NUMBER OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS INCLUDED 0
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL ROUTES 41
LONGEST TRAVEL TIME (minutes) 80 AFFECTING 1 STUDENT
SAFETY ISSUES:
NUMBER OF OUT OF BOUNDS STUDENTS 0
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REAL ESTATE CAPITAL ASSET PRIORITY PLANNING
(RECAPP)
ALEXANDER HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
This space is reserved for inclusion of the Ministry of Education independent facility audit
describing physical conditions in each of our facilities.
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PHYSICAL STATUS SUMMARY
Alexander Henry High School
SCHOOL/FACILITY: DATE: 24-Sep-03
ROOF
EXTERIOR WALLS
WINDOWS
Roof # Age Type Condition Addition Age Type Condition Addition Age Condition
1 39 TG P Original 39 B F Original 39 P
2 1 TG G 1 32 B F 1 32 P
3 39 TG P 2 32 B F 2 32 P
4 32 TG P
5 32 TG P
6 32 TG P
HEATING
ELECTRICAL
VENTILATION
Fuel Age
NG 6
Condition
G
General Comments: Boiler room upgraded
with 4 new PK boilers in 1997, remainder of
the heating system is original.
General Comments: Electrical is original,
main switchgear serviced in 2002. Lighting
has been upgraded to energy efficient
fluorescent. Fire alarm system has been
upgraded to a fully addressable system.
General Comments: Ventilation system is
original and in overall poor to fair condition.
Unit ventilators in most areas are noisy and
problematic.
Parking Lot
Play Structures
Play Areas
SITE
Type
Front Paved
Rear Paved
None
Football
Condition
F
P
G
HANDICAPPED ACCESS
General Comments: All areas are
accessible by either a ramp or an elevator.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
New dust collector installed in the woodshop
in 2001. Emergency lighting has been
upgraded in the shop wing only all other
areas is original. School has a tennis court
and greenhouse. Partial ceiling tile upgrade
has been completed in the corridors.
VP - very poor - immediate replacement
P - poor - replace within 1 to 5 years
F - fair - replace within 6 to 10 years
G - good - replace in excess of 10 years
TG - Tar and Gravel
MM - Modified Membrane
LEGEND
SPM - Single Ply Membrane
PCM - Plastic Coated Metal
W - Wood
B - Brick
M - Metal

Reaching to the Future
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1030'-11"
NORTHERN AVENUE
ALEXANER HENRY
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
ALEXANDER HENRY
SITE PLAN
765'-7"

Reaching to the Future
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Alexander
Henry
FLOOR PLAN

Reaching to the Future
LEGEND
ADDITION NoYEAR AREA NOTES
ADDITION PLANS
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Original 1965 8879msq
Addition #1 1971 2790msq 2 story academic wing, small
gym, library
Addition #2 1971 401msq Small engine and welding shop
Alexander
Henry
ADDITION PLAN

Reaching to the Future
6
3
2
1
5
4
ROOF No YEAR AREA LEGEND
NOTES
Roof #1 Roof #2 1964 2002 21,000fsq 8,385fsq B.U.R.
B.U.R.
Roof #3 Roof #4 1964 1971 25,000fsq 28,700fsq B.U.R.
B.U.R.
Roof #5 1971 4,050fsq B.U.R.
Roof #6 1971 6,340fsq B.U.R.
ROOF PLANS
ALEXANDER HENRY
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Alexander
Henry
ROOF PLAN