Huntsville City Schools Arts Magnet Program
at
Lee High School
"Magnets
Attract!"
Building Features Spaces for Core Subjects, Magnet Programs, Athletics
Huntsville Board of Education leaders have approved the initial plans for a new Lee High School facility, which will be built facing Meridian Street at Quietdale Drive, bordering the current Lee campus. The $42.5 million project is currently projected to be completed by Fall 2011. Scroll down for pictures and a description of school plans.
Features:
* A 250,000 square foot school designed for 1,200 students
* A 1,000 seat auditorium suitable for featuring Magnet activities and community events
* Ample green space on the campus
* A 500-seat cafeteria and 50 classrooms, with separate areas for core subjects like science and math
* Three distinct wings -- core subjects, magnet programs, and athletics
* Classrooms and labs for Lee's pre-engineering and robotics courses
* Spaces designed for creative writing, music, dance, and drama
* Studios and labs for the visual arts program
* New main gym and ROTC classrooms
* Practice gym from the current campus; additional ball fields with support facilities
* Pedestrian bridge and safety fences near railroad tracks
Features of the Two-Story Core Subjects Wing
* A 500-seat cafeteria
* A large library with multimedia capabilities and a Computer Lab
* Administrative and guidance counselors' offices
* 50 classrooms, with separate areas for English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Math, Science, Business, and Special Education
Features of the Magnet Wing
* A 1,000-seat theater, with capabilities to show magnet performances and host local events
* Separate classrooms for orchestra, band, dance, drama, vocal music, rehearsal spaces, and small group / ensemble practice rooms
* Engineering classroom, laboratory, and robotics shop
* Creative writing, editing, photography / darkroom, video editing, art studios, and art gallery
* Updated dressing room, storage, and bathroom facilities
Features of the Athletic Wing
* A new arena-sized gym to host sporting events
* An auxiliary gym for school activities
* New weight rooms, locker rooms, and bathroom facilities
* ROTC, Health, and Driver's Education classrooms
* Pedestrian bridge to practice fields
Construction of a New Lee High School