ABSTRACT
The site perimeter, which is the part of the school grounds that connects the street and adjacent property, defines the initial impression of a school. How a school's site responds to its immediate surroundings is evident in its treatment of its perimeter and edges. These edges communicate to the public messages of accessibility or inaccessibility. Therefore, a primary consideration in school site design is the clear definition of the school property lines. Special consideration should be taken in the design of schools with joint-use or shared facilities such as playgrounds and recreational areas, which are accessible to the community during and after school hours. In site design of schools, the following crime prevention through environmental design strategies should be considered: natural access control, natural surveillance, territorial integrity, and management.
