LEON HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMICS
It is the goal of the Leon Touchdown Club to assist all football players to be champions on and off the field. This begins in the classroom and getting a good education! To be eligible for college you must have 16 core courses in the following:
English (4)
Mathematics (3)
Algebra IA and Algebra IB = 1 mathematic credit.
Pre-algebra is not accepted. Liberal Arts Math is accepted.
Natural/Physical Science (2)
Social Science (2)
Additional Core (1 credit required in English, Mathematics or Natural/Physical Science)
Additional Academic Courses (4 credits in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science or Foreign Language)
Click here for a Leon High School Athletics NCAA Division I Worksheet to help keep track of your credits.
Consult with your Leon High School Guidance Counselor!
SAT Question of the Day
Feb 05, 2012 10:00PM
Feb 05, 2012 10:00PM
The Official SAT Question of the Day for Monday, February 6
Read the following SAT test question and then click on a button to select your answer.
The graph above shows the distribution of the number of days spent on business trips in 2010 by a group of employees of Company W. Based on the graph, what is the median number of days spent on business trips in 2010 for these employees?
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2010-2011
LEON STUDENT
AGENDA BOOK
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LEON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT PLANNER
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Thank you to the Leon Guidance Department for providing academic guidance to our student athletes!
Please consult with your Guidance Counselor today to plan for your future!
Students A-D
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Sophomores
Ms. Aline Pla, M.Ed.
Students E-K
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Juniors
Mr. Jerry Hassler, M.S.
Students L-R
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Freshman
Ms. Judith Crews, M.S
Students S-Z
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Seniors
Ms. Kathleen Heinz, M.Ed., MSW
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2010-2010 Summary of the rules and regulations in easy-to-read form. Guidelines relate to recruiting, eligibility, financial aid and college freshman eligibility requirements for Divisions I & II.
NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete
NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards
Quick Reference Checksheet
SAT - learn more and prepare for the SAT
ACT - learn more and prepare for the ACT
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LEON HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE
Four Year Planning Worksheets
(Graduation and promotion requirements
Academic Assistance
(Where to find tutoring help, after school help and help with study skills at Leon)
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
(3 Florida Lottery funded scholarships)
Community Service Hours Requirement
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS
The SAT and the ACT are both tests used by colleges in making admissions decisions. The chart below shows some comparisons. Students who will be seeking admission to a four-year college or university should take one of the college admissions tests during their junior year, or as early as possible during their sophomore year. It is recommended that students register online by accessing the appropriate website (below). Materials for mailing your registration are available in the Leon Guidance Office. Fee waivers are available for students meeting family income guidelines.
Leon High School Code: 101665
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ACT |
SAT |
| Test of higher order thinking skills and classroom achievement. | Test of critical thinking, reasoning, and writing skills. |
| Four Sections English, Math, Reading & Science; optional writing section. |
Three Sections Verbal, Math & Writing |
| No penalty for guessing. | Wrong answers penalized in proportion to number of answer choices presented; no deduction for incorrect graded math answers. |
| 3 hours | 3 hours |
| 1-36 each section | 200-800 each section |
| $32.00 or $47.00 with optional writing session. | $45.00 |
| www.actstudent.org | www.collegeboard.com |
APPLICATION FOR BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) Web site at
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org provides the FFAA to students seeking state scholarship and grant awards for the 2011-12 postsecondary academic year.
The application should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Students will need their Social Security number and their GPA.
Steps Students Should Take to Complete the Application Process:
• Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org.
• Select State Grants, Scholarships & Applications and Apply Here to complete and submit an online application.
• Select Programs Offered to view detailed state programs information.
• Pay attention to program deadlines listed in the application conditions section, the application results screen, and the application acknowledgement communication, sent to the student’s e-mail address on the application.
Watch for official e-mail acknowledgement communication, which provides each Student with instructions for obtaining a USER ID and PIN to access the submitted application, update information on the application, and check the status of the application.
This single application is utilized to evaluate the student for all of the programs listed below:
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program – Deadline By High School Graduation Date
• José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant – Deadline April 1
• Rosewood Family Scholarship Program – Deadline April 1
• Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Servicemembers
– Deadline April 1
• Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program – Deadline April 15
It is important for students to complete the Florida Financial Aid Application even if they plan to attend college outside the state of Florida. Bright Futures eligibility will remain in effect for three years following high school graduation and the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program is a national scholarship program.
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Parking is available: In designated visitor spaces Dates: Junior and Senior Parents Friday, October 1, 2010 Freshman and Sophomore Parents How to Save Money in College This Brown Bag session will coincide with the student lunch period so that we can include interested students.
PARENT BROWN BAG LUNCHES
The Leon Guidance Department will review relevant and timely information for parents. Bring your sack lunch and join us in the auditorium at 12:30 p.m. on a scheduled Friday. Leon PTO provides drinks.
Any space at the Newman House located at the intersection of Miccosukke & Leon's driveway exit.
Any space in the senior parking lot next to the old gym
12:30pm
Friday, January 21, 2011
12:30pm
Friday, February 4, 2011
11:11am
College & Career Planner: When To Do What Checklists
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The classroom is as important as the football field! Be smart, study hard, play hard, be successful!
GO LIONS!
Leon High School 2010-11
Sponsored by the Leon High School Guidance Department and PTO
PARENT NIGHTS
Junior and Senior Parents
Thursday, September 16, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Presentations and handouts to help with senior year planning: college admissions, scholarships, and financial aid
Freshman and Sophomore Parents
Thursday, January 27, 2011
7:00pm
Auditorium
Planning for grades 11 and 12; bring the PSAT score report for your student and we will discuss how to interpret your student’s scores
Junior Parents
Thursday, April 14, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Preparation for senior year and post-secondary planning
FREE ONLINE SAT PREP COURSES!
Kaplan’s PSAT, SAT and ACT Online Prep courses are self-paced programs designed to raise student scores in time for Test Day. Students will prep with individualized, adaptive lessons based on diagnostic and practice test results.
Kaplan is dedicated to providing test preparation to all students and improving their college opportunities. Therefore, these online prep courses are being made available to all Leon High School students AT NO COST- visit www.kaptest.com/kas and enter one of the promo codes to enroll!
· KAS2S711 for SAT Prep
· KAS2A711 for ACT Prep
· KAS2P711 for PSAT Prep
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- Unmatched Expertise. With more than 70 years of experience, Kaplan’s proven methods and strategies will help you get your best score on Test Day.
If you have any questions please contact Kaplan Representative Heather Geeser at 850-224-3555 or heather.geeser@kaplan.com.
