Jutta+&+Franca+from+Germany


 * Welcome Students from Germany!**


 * Please tell us a little about your school and class (we would love some pictures of your school if you have time).**


 * Here is our list of survey questions:**

Where is your school located? What is your area like?

Our school its located in a rural and quiet suburb of the town Neuss, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, western Germany. The school its the biggest elementary school in our town. The school was built in the 1959, and was recently completed by an additional building. The school complex itself consists of four buildings, divided respectively surrounded by four schoolyards and lawns. There is a huge sports field as well.

What learning spaces do you have in your school (number of classrooms, library, music room, number of buildings etc)?

We have round about 21 classes and classrooms.That makes five or six classes per year. Elementary school in Germany takes four years of school education. There is a language room ( English room ), a computer room, an auditorium, and three gyms.

What outdoor and indoor recreation areas/facilities do you have?

There are four schoolyards and a mensa.

Do you have any special before, during, or after school programs at your school?

Some children are cared for in the full-time school. There are several leisure possibilities and programs. Among them are sports, games, special projects - e.g. gardening, theatre, choir, music or language classes.

What do you learn in school, and in which language(s)?

Our subjects are: German, mathematics, english, art, sport, music, religion, appropriate learning.

Does your school make use of technology (computers, Smartboards, laptops, ipads, televisions, etc)? About how many of each?

We use 30 computers.

How many students attend your school? How many in your grade? In your class? How many adults work at your school?

We have 554 students, 150 in my grade, 27 students in my class. There are 25 teachers.

What is your school’s schedule (start and end times, length and number of breaks, length of school year)?

What are your school’s rules?

What do you wear to school?

Does your school have a cafeteria? Or, a hot lunch program? What kinds of food do students eat at school?

Do you celebrate any special days at your school (100s Day, Crazy Hair Day, Backwards Day, Sports Day, holidays)?

What do you do for fun at school?

What do you do after school?