Chief Sealth International High School Principal John Boyd demonstrates one of 23 Smart Boards in the newly remodeled school. The technology allows a projected computer image to be manipulated by hand on a large board. Text can be written, objects moved and you can access the internet through the system. Sealth will open for students on Sept. 8.
After 2 and a half years and $50 million Chief Sealth International High School is in the final days of preparation for opening. Construction workers are adding all the last minute elements and completing punch lists as teachers are coming in to prepare their classrooms and themselves for the arrival of students.
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On Sept. 1 you have the opportunity to see the remarkable changes in the school for yourself and help the Sealth arts programs. Ross Parker of Bassetti Architects will be on hand to provide information and insights for the tour which costs $50 per person. The monies go to fund education, art and athletic programs at Sealth. The full story including an invitation can be found here.
Seattle Public School officials on hand said the school, "Will be ready. There may be a few electronics bugs or other minor issues but aside from those, everything will be done."
The opening ceremony for Sealth is set for September 7 at 9:30 am and classes start Sept. 8. The address of the school is 2600 Thistle Street S.W. Seattle, WA. The school website is http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/chiefsealth/ .
The West Seattle Herald is planning a special section to commemorate the event to be available the week the school opens.
