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��� �Welcome to Leigh High School

Class of 2022

Steindorf STEAM

Revision 1/18

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Today you will learn about...

  • The different activities and programs at Leigh High School
  • The classes you will take to graduate high school and apply to college
  • How to successfully transition to Leigh High School from middle school

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Activities and Sports

We have a lot.

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Clubs at Leigh

More Than 50 Different Clubs On Campus

…or you can start your own!

Acapella Club

Acoustic Club

Art Club

Asian American Heritage

Black & Brown Youth Society

Cake or Break Baking

Christian Club

Coding Club

Environmental Action and Awareness

Europe United

French Club

Gay-Straight Alliance

Happy Hikers

Horns for Hunger

I Can, U Can, We All Can

Interact Club

Junior Statesmen of America

Key Club

Leos Club

Literaleigh

Math Club

Mock Trial

Model UN

National Honor Society

Red Cross Club

Robotics

Science Olympiad

Sisters/Misters of Society

Theater Club

Video Game Club

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Activities at Leigh

Class Competitions

Spirit Days/Weeks

Student Life

Dances

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Longhorn Athletics!

31 Athletic Teams play 19 Different Sports at Leigh!

and 46% of our student body participate in LHS sports!

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sports

Start Date:

August

Start Date:

October

Start Date:

January

Cross Country

Boys Basketball

Badminton

Field Hockey

Girls Basketball

Baseball

Football

Boys Soccer

Boys Golf

Girls Golf

Girls Soccer

Softball

Girls Tennis

Wrestling

Swimming & Diving

Girls Volleyball

Cheerleading

Track & Field

Boys Tennis

Boys Volleyball

2.0+ GPA Required for all sports and activities

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Transitioning to High School

Tips to be successful

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Major Changes

  • New students and teachers
  • Homework and grades have an impact on college and classes
  • Increased workload
  • More responsibility / self-advocacy
  • Longer classes
    • 90 minutes
  • Classes every other day

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Regular Block Day Schedule

Start Time

End Time

Length

Period 0 meets every day.

7:00 AM

7:50 AM

50 min

Period 1/4

8:00 AM

9:35 AM

95 min

Tutorial

9:45 AM

10:15 AM

30 min

Period 2/5

10:25 AM

12:00 PM

95 min

Lunch

12:00 PM

12:30 PM

30 min

Period 3/6

12:40 PM

2:15 PM

95 min

Period 7 meets every regular day

2:25 PM

3:25 PM

60 min

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Graduation & College Admission Requirements

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Graduation vs College Requirements

Subject

Graduation

A-G (UC’s and CSU’s)

A - Social Science

30 credits (3 years)

2 years

B - English

40 credits (4 years)

4 years

C- Math

30 credits (3 years)

3 years/4 recommended

D- Science

30 credits (3 years)

10 Biological

10 Physical

2 years/3 recommended

1 Biological, 1 Physical + another

lab science

E- LOTE:

Language other than English

20 credits (2 years) required

(Must be same language)

2 years /3 recommended

F - Visual and Performing Arts

/ Applied Arts

20 credits (2 years)

20 Credits of VAPA OR

10 Credits VAPA AND

10 credits of Applied Arts

1 year of VAPA

G- Electives

30 credits (3 years)

Any class above graduation

requirement counts as elective credits

1 year of college prep elective

PE

20 credits (2 years)

Total

220 credits

15 classes (that are year-long)

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Choosing Your Courses

6 Classes

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Physical Education Pathways

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

9th

10th

11th

12th

PE 9th

(mandatory)

Physical Education/

Sports PE***

Marching Band PE**

Marching Band PE**

Military Science 1*

Military Science 2*

Military Science 3*

Military Science 4*

* Military Science is held at Branham and Del Mar High School. Transportation is not provided

** Marching Band PE requires students to fully participate in marching band in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, pass PE 9, and pass 5 out of 6 sections of the fitness test.

*** Sports PE requires students to fully participate in 2 sports in 9th grade, pass PE 9, and pass 5 out of 6 sections of the fitness test

Reminder: Two years of PE required to graduate

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English Sequence--Domain B

17-18

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

English 8

English 1

English 2

or

English 2H

English 3

or

AP English Language & Composition

English 4

or

AP English

Lang & Comp

or

AP English

Lit & Comp

ELD options

ELD1 + Enrichment

ELD2 + Enrichment

ELD3 + Enrichment

English 4 + Enrichment

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Math Sequence--Domain C

17-18

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

CC 8

Math 8

IM 1

IM 2

IM 3

Pre-Calc/IM4

Statistics

AP Statistics

Sr. Seminar

IM 3 STEM

Pre-Calc/IM4

AP Calc AB

Statistics

AP Statistics

Sr. Seminar

CC 8/9

or

ASD/IM 1

IM 2

IM 3

Pre-Calc/IM4

Statistics

AP Statistics

AP Calculus AB

AP Statistics

Sr. Seminar

Statistics

IM 3 STEM

Pre-Calc/IM4

AP Calc AB

Statistics

AP Statistics

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

Statistics

Sr. Seminar

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Science Sequence--Domain D

17-18

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Chemistry

AP Biology

Physiology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics 1

AP Env Sci

AP Biology

Biology

Chemistry H

Physiology

AP Physics 1

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Env Sci

Physics

Physiology

AP Chemistry

AP Env Sci

AP Biology

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 2

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Chemistry H

Chemistry

Physics

Physiology

AP Physics 1

AP Env Sci

AP Biology

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LOTE Sequence--Domain E

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

9th

10th

11th

12th

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Spanish 3

Spanish 4�AP Span Lang

AP Span Lit

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2

AP Spanish Language

AP Spanish Literature

French 1

French 2

French 3

French 4

AP French Language

Mandarin 1

Mandarin 2

Mandarin 3

Mandarin 4H

AP Mandarin Language

American Sign Language 1 /2*

American Sign Language 1 /2*

Due to prior LOTE knowledge or coursework, you may be on an accelerated path already

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VAPA Pathways--Domain F

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

9th

10th

11th

12th

Art 1

3D Design 1

Photography 1

Art 2

3D Design 2

Photography 2

Art 3

3D Design 3

Art 4

AP Studio Art

Theatre 1

Musical Theater 1

Technical Theater 1

Theatre 2

Musical Theater 2

Technical Theater 2

Theatre 3

Musical Theater 3

Technical Theater 3

Theatre 4H

Musical Theater 4H

Technical Theater 4H

Concert Band

Concert Choir

Concert Band

Concert Choir

Concert Band

Concert Choir

Concert Band

Concert Choir

Symphonic Band*

Wind Ensemble*

Jazz Ensemble*

Symphonic Band*

Wind Ensemble*

Jazz Ensemble*

Symphonic Band*

Wind Ensemble*

Jazz Ensemble*

Symphonic Band*

Wind Ensemble*

Jazz Ensemble*

These courses can be started at any grade and run in sequence.

The Marching Band program will hold an informational meeting in May.

* Symphonic Band and all Ensembles are audition only

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Culinary pathway--Domain G

Business pathway--Domain G

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

9th

10th

11th

12th

Foods 1

Foods 2 / Culinary Arts

Foods 3 / Catering

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

9th

10th

11th

12th

Intro to Business Marketing

Intermediate Marketing

Advanced Marketing

Pathways can be started at any grade and run in sequence.

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AVID--Domain G

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

9th

10th

11th

12th

AVID 1

AVID 2

AVID 3

AVID Seminar

Note: An application process is required

All AVID classes are now considered College Prep Domain G

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PLTW Engineering Pathway--Domain G

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

9th

10th

11th

12th

Intro to Engineering Design (IED)

Principles of Engineering (POE)

Digital Electronics (DE)

Engineering Development and Design (EDD)

IED: Learn the design process, design and model 3D objects,and explore fields of engineering and careers

POE: Explore technology systems, simple machines, robotics, and programming

DE: Electronics & logic through hands-on project work and MultiSIM programs

EDD: Senior Capstone course

Pathways can be started at any grade and run in sequence.

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Non-pathway College Prep Electives--Domain G

Other Electives-Non A-G

Journalism

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Yearbook--Has an application

Leadership--Elections and Interviews are in April

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Things to Know...

Student course selection forms due back to Mrs. Stein: 1/31/18

You will have an opportunity to verify and confirm your course selection in March

Please select your courses carefully as there will be no teacher or course changes in the fall

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Questions?