Leon High School Football
Tradition since 1916
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
Mar 08, 2010 10:00PM
Mar 08, 2010 10:00PM
The Official SAT Question of the Day for Tuesday, March 9
Part of the following sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Select the option that produces the best sentence. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A.
Clara Barton founded the American branch of the Red Cross, a nurse who was sometimes called the ?angel of the battlefield.?
Clara Barton founded the American branch of the Red Cross,- The founder of the American branch of the Red Cross was Clara Barton,
- It was Clara Barton founding the American branch of the Red Cross,
- Clara Barton, who founded the American branch of the Red Cross, she was
- In founding the American branch of the Red Cross, Clara Barton was
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2009 Leon Bell Schedule
April 8, 2009
Junior Parent
Night
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
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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2008-09 NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
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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
SURVIVE THE SAT
by Solution Skills
Leon High School
Friday, December 4, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Leon Portable #7
This is a great three hour review session of all parts of the SAT along with test taking tactics (that really work!) and ‘how-to-concentrate-for-four-hours’ techniques. An English and math teacher will be there to give you an inside look at the SAT and will show you how to do your best on this important test. This program will help not only those taking the SAT now but students who will be taking this test anytime in the near future. Pizza and breadsticks will be served along with other refreshments to help ease the SAT jitters during this very helpful and timely workshop. Cost is $59.00.
Please sign up directly through the SolutionSkills website, www.solutionskills.com or call 681-6543 to register over the phone.
All questions about the course may be directed to Randy Vickers at the SolutionSkills office or by email at heyvick@solutionskills.
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
OPENS DECEMBER 1, 2009
The 2010-11 Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
will be available online December 1, 2009.
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 2010-11 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
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.
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The classroom is as important as the football field! Be smart, study hard, play hard, be successful!
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