Huntsville City Schools Magnet Programs
at Lee High School
"Magnets Attract!"

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Construction of a New Lee High School

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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

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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

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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

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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

athletic wing