Charter schools are public schools which are given more flexibility in their operations in exchange for being held accountable for student performance. Because of this extra level of accountability, charter schools must be especially careful to follow all the rules and regulations which apply to public schools. This article covers the various signs charter schools need and how they benefit educational institutions.
Popular Signs for Charter Schools
While not required, there are many types of signs schools used for advertising, decoration, and supplying information to parents, students, and staff. Below are a few popular types of signs for charter schools:
- Chalkboard signs are ideal for school entrances, hallways, and classrooms. They can be used to post the day’s schedule, upcoming events, and announcements.
- Parking signs help traffic flow smoothly and communicate things like where to pay for parking.
- Wayfinding signs help visitors find their way around the campus, pointing the way with arrows and images.
- Monument signs make schools easy to spot from the road with their large stature.
- Identification signs help people find the school and identify specific buildings on campus. They are placed on the exterior and interior of buildings.
- Banners are perfect for temporary promotions or events.
What Types of Signs are Required for Schools?
- Emergency Evacuation Maps are required in all academic and administrative structures on campus and must be placed near doorways and indicate the building’s evacuation route.
- Fire Alarm Signs are required near fire alarm pull stations and exits.
- Handicap Parking Signs are required in all parking areas and must be placed near handicap-accessible parking spots.
- No Smoking Signs must be installed in all buildings and campuses and placed near entrances and exits.
Benefits of Signs for Schools
- Increased Safety: Signs help increase safety on the campus by clearly communicating evacuation routes, fire exits, and other important safety information.
- Improved Aesthetics: Signs help improve the overall look of the campus. Whether adding some school spirit with yard signs or making a big impression with a monument sign, custom signs help give the campus a professional look.
- Better Wayfinding: Wayfinding signs help visitors navigate the campus more easily. This is especially helpful for larger campuses with multiple buildings.
- Improved ADA Compliance: ADA signs help schools meet the required standards for the signs on the campus. This is important to make sure all students and visitors have equal access to the campus.
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