School

Federation Starbases and vessels that allow children to reside aboard have a school as part of its crew-support operations. Only ships classified as explorers (or larger) typically have the numbers of potential students embarked to warrant a school, and the personnel to operate it. Schools on Starfleet ships and stations cater to children of all ages and to most species. The space allocated for them can range from one to a dozen classrooms, depending on the ship/station in question. Likewise, the number of teachers and other education professionals assigned relies on the number of children enrolled. They are all contracted civilians or volunteers.

Most schools have only one Teacher who is not only certified to teach a wide range of subjects, but can also educate on different levels of student development. They are required to teach a core set of studies---math, writing, sciences, social studies, literature, etc.---in addition to art, music, and physical education. Other electives are left up to the teacher, as long as they are approved and resources allow. Schools are usually given access to the Holodecks and the Gymnasium to help the educational process. It is also not uncommon for the Commanding Officer or Chief Counselor to assign personnel from the Behavioral Science department to assist and observe in the school.