Building K

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Location of Building K

Map of Building K

Building K is the final phase of the three-story main building of the new school. Construction is finished in this area, and occupation began February 27. It is located along the south end of the campus, with much of it on what was Building Seven.

As of now, only the first and third floors are entirely occupied; only a portion of the wing's second floor is used for classes. Some World Language (including the Language Labs), Social Studies and English use classroms here. Several of the classrooms in this area are still empty, and one room (2065) is now used by Turner Construction Company for its central office. This is due to the lack of a need for this space for now and a lack of classroom furniture.

1 Room Numbers
2 Uses of Building K
3 Construction
4 External Links

Room Numbers

First Floor: 1041-1055
Second Floor: 2041-2070
Third Floor: 3052-3071

Uses of Building K

World Language (Entirely the First Floor of K, with Language Labs and a few classrooms occupying the Second Floor). Classes were formerly held in Building Five. The Department Office is also here, in Room 1048.
English (Second Floor) - Some classes in these departments are held here, especially those held not on the Second Floor.
Social Studies (Second Floor) - Some classes in these departments are held here, especially those held not on the Second Floor.
Mathematics (Third Floor) - classes that were held in Building Six have moved into this area. The Department Office is also here, in Room 3060.
Science (Third Floor) - Will utilize the still-unfinished Greenhouse, located in Room 3052.
Math/Science Learning Center (Room 3051).

Construction

Hallway of Floor One of K

Floor Two of K, right past the end of J, where the Language Labs now are

The original schedule planned the move into K for September 2005. The reasons for the five-month setback are many deep. The demolitions of Building Seven and Nine were delayed due to issues with the first move. Additionally, unknown pipes and other underground obstacles were dug up during construction, further adding to the setbacks.

Base concrete in the area begun in March 2005, about a month behind original schedule. Steelwork (framing) did not begin until early May. Brickwork was started in August, and finished by November, as cinderblocking was completed at the end of September. As of now, the building is just about complete.