Don Callejon K-8

Don Callejon K-8 School was the first new school for Santa Clara Unified School District in 40 years. Community members, District and School Staff worked with the design team to create a project that embraces the newly created surrounding neighborhood while providing an environment conducive to learning in anew and innovative ways. Features include a multi-purpose facility with an indoor/outdoor stage, classroom wings that combine security with flexible teaching environments, and an outdoor landscape that incorporates learning opportunities in both materials and layout. Completed in 2006, the buildings have been developed on several other sites for reuse, including Schallenberger and Gunderson Schools for San Jose Unified School District, and Questa School for Lammersville Elementary School District.