Preface

This is a formal proposal for a system of primary education that hopefully improves upon the current methods of educating and caring for children.

Note that the appendix contains definitions, philosophical explanations of various positions held by the author, and possible layouts of schools that may result from application of this system.

1 Goals

1.1.1 Educate a “whole human” instead of just focusing on academics.

1.1.2 Educate and raise children in a non-partisan democratic environment that encourages discourse, understanding, and individuality so that they can be prepared for living in a democratic society as adults.

1.1.3 Educate and raise children in a capitalist environment that encourages independence, free-will, and decision making so that they can be prepared for living in a capitalist society as adults.

1.1.4 Raise children to be open-minded, curious, and intellectually self-sufficient.

1.1.5 Teach children interdependence and social skills so that they can be part of human society.

1.1.6 Teach children practical skills that may be useful throughout their lives, and may be a means of future occupation.

1.1.7 Teach children to have respect for practical skills work.

1.1.8 Teach children art skills:

1.1.9 Teach children physical skills

1.1.10 Continue to effectively teach children essential academic skills for survival in the modern world and for the advancement of the modern world.

1.1.11 Establish a system that can maximize the potential of institutions with low budgets.

1.1.12 Establish a system that can maximize the potential of institutions with low teacher to student ratios.

2 Rationale

3 Age Groups

4 Staff

4.1 Advisors

4.2 Experts

4.3 Assistants

4.3.1 Peer Tutors

4.3.2 Adult Volunteers

4.3.3 Elderly Volunteers

4.3.4 Paid Positions

4.4 Administrators

5 Procedures and Organization

5.1 Good Standing

5.2 Student Organizations

5.3 Student Government

5.4 Crime and Punishment

5.5 Caring for Younger Children

5.6 Comprehensive Exchange Student Program

5.7 Study

5.8 Testing and Evaluation

5.9 Graduation Examination

5.10 Funding

5.11 Higher Education

6 Facilities and Equipment

6.1 Outdoor Space

6.1.1 Natural Terrain

6.1.2 Fields

6.1.3 Paved Surfaces

6.2 Indoor Space

6.2.1 Study Space

6.2.2 Relaxation Space

6.2.3 Eating Space

6.2.4 Meeting Space

6.2.5 Classrooms

6.2.6 Offices

6.3 Specialized Facilities

6.3.1 Kitchen

6.3.2 Library

6.3.3 Computer Lab

6.3.4 Science Lab

6.3.5 Gymnasium

6.3.6 Sports Venues

6.3.7 Auditorium

6.3.8 Studio Space

6.3.9 Performing Arts Support Facilities

6.3.10 Art Rooms

6.3.11 Audiovisual Lab

6.3.12 Craftsmanship Lab

6.3.13 Garden or Farm

6.3.14 Exercise Room

6.4 Equipment and Storage

6.4.1 Indoor Maintenance

6.4.2 Outdoor Maintenance

6.4.3 Physical Games Equipment

6.4.4 Intellectual Games Equipment

6.4.5 Office Supplies

6.4.6 Specialized Facilities Equipment and Storage

6.5 Cross-Cultural Modifications

6.6 Modifications for Low Budget Institutions

6.7 Adjacent Facilities

6.7.1 Primary Care Facilities

6.7.2 Higher Education Facilities

6.7.3 Dormatories

6.7.4 Expanded Healthcare

6.7.5 Geriatrics

7 Implementation

7.1 Implement Primary Education

7.2 Encourage Involvement in the Primary Education Process

7.3 Form Student Organizations

7.4 Enhance the Role of Advisors

7.5 Eliminate Regularly Scheduled Classes

7.6 Implement a Real Student Government

7.7 Enforce Good Standing

7.8 Implement the Graduation Examination

7.9 Year-round Facilities

7.10 Overnight Stay

7.11 Implement Student Exchange

Summary

Appendix