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LeRoy High School

High School Orientation

January 15, 2026

Vicki Levingston - School Counselor

How is High School different than Junior High?

• More independence and responsibility
• No teams
• Each student has unique schedule
• Students do not travel together from class to class
• Freshmen may be in class with Soph., Jr., and/or Sr.
• Expectation is that students will begin advocating for themselves.

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Sports/Clubs/Organizations to Join

Fine Arts Fall Winter Spring

Band Volleyball Wrestling Track

Chorus Football Basketball Softball

Flags Cheer Cheer Baseball

Fall Play X-Country Bass Fishing

Madrigals Golf

Spring Musical

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Clubs/Organizations: FFA Yearbook

Key Club Student Council

National Honor Society Scholastic Bowl

Class Officer WYSE

Gaming Club Computer Club

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GPA Matters

• Every class counts
• A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0
• Weighted classes: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, F = 0
• College Comp. & Speech, ENG 101/102, Span IV, AP Calculus, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Acct. 2, HIS 104/105
• Important for College Admissions & Scholarships

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GPA-Based Honors Awarded at LJSH

Honor Roll

• Based on earned GPA each semester
• 3.5 GPA or above
• Honor Roll is not guaranteed to students who earn all A’s and B’s.
• See the next slide for examples.

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Honors Awarded to Graduating Seniors

• Summa Cum Laude 4.0+
• Magna Cum Laude 3.8 - 4.0
• Degree with Distinction 3.8+ and has taken 4 identified Distinction courses
• Accounting II, Anatomy & Physiology, BACC, Calculus, English Composition, HIS 104/105, Internship, Physics, Parkland Dual Credit, Spanish IV

Honor Roll = 3.5 or Higher GPA

3 A’s & 4 B’s = no Honor Roll 4 A’s & 3 B’s = Honor Roll

Graduation Requirements = 24 total credits

4 Years of English

4 Years of PE

3 Years of Math

3 Years of Social Science

3 Years of Science

Health

Drivers Ed

Economics (or Ag Business)

2 Years of Voc. Ed., Foreign Lang., Art, or Music

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***Credit is only earned for a grade of D or higher.

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Typical Freshman Schedule

1. English I
2. Algebra I or Geometry
3. Physical Education or Fitness & Wellness
4. Drivers Ed./Health
5. Lunch
6. Biology
7. Elective
8. Elective

**Order of classes will vary for each student.

English

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English I

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Mrs. Hobson

Math

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Algebra I

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Geometry

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**For Long-Term Planning….

• Students need 3 credits to graduate from high school.
• If planning to attend college, students should consider 4 years of math.
• Options include: Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II Trig, PreCalc, AP Calc, Statistics, and Consumer Math

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Ms. Wilson and Mr. Barnes

Drivers Ed/Health

• Drivers Ed is offered 1st semester.
• Only 5 absences are allowed - per IL Secretary of State
• To receive a permit - student will need to go to Drivers’ Facility after reaching the age of 15.
• The Driving Phase of the class typically occurs close to the student’s 16th birthday.
• Students are required to attain 50+ driving hours and to hold a permit for at least 9 months before qualifying to attain a license.
• Health is offered 2nd semester.

Ms. Elliott and Mrs. Leinweber

***Students who turn 15 near the end of their freshman year or the following summer sometimes decide to wait to enroll in Drivers Ed/Health until sophomore year. Reach out if you have questions.

Physical Education or Fitness & Wellness

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Mr. Dewald, Mr. Hawkins, and Mrs. Leinweber

Science

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All Freshmen enroll in Biology.

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***For Long-Term Planning…

• Most sophomores take Physical Science.
• Jr/Sr science courses include:

Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy,

Ag & Environmental Science, PSAA, Horticulture,

Natural Resource Management, and Vet Science.

Mrs. Kagel

Social Science

Most freshmen will NOT take a soc sci class.

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The most common sequence for LHS students is:

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• Soph: Global Studies
• Junior: U.S. History Civics and Const.

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Other options: Economics or Parkland social

science dual credit class

Mr. Marcy

***Economics counts both as a social science

and the personal finance credit needed to grad.

Mrs.Springer, Mrs. Marcy, & Mr. Deedrick

Two Electives

• Ag - Intro to Ag Careers & FFA Mr. Larson
• Ag - Intro to Ag Mechanics & Technology Mr. Perry
• Art - Art I Mrs. Little
• Business - Intro to Business Mr. Hawkins
• Foreign Language - Spanish I Mr. Deedrick
• Music - Chorus Mrs. Wells
• Music - Band Mrs. Wells

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Academic Advisory - aka “AA”

• 26 minute period (Jr High Academic Advisory is 31 minutes.)
• Study Hall & Homework Time
• Time to get organized
• Homework Help
• Make up tests, quizzes, etc.
• Time to meet with your club, team, coach, etc.
• Change in placement at the beginning of each season
• Students are expected to use this time wisely.

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Special Education and LIFE Programs

Mrs. Esposito and Mrs. Jefferson work with students, parents, and high school teachers to recommend the best placements for students.

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Mrs. Sederwall, Mrs. Cooley, & Mrs. Jefferson

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How Do I Decide My Electives?

• What are my interests?
• If I want to be in FFA, I should take an ag class.
• If I really like art, maybe Art I.
• What kind of job/career do I eventually want?
• What college do I want to attend?
• Parkland - ISU - U of I - Northwestern
• Some 4 year schools still require 2-3 years of a foreign language to be accepted.
• Taking 4 years of a foreign language generally means that students won’t have to take it in college.

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***Do not decide based on what your friends want to take. You are not guaranteed to be in the same class with them.

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Unique Learning Opportunities

for Junior and Seniors

• Senior Internship
• Bloomington Career Academy classes
• CNA, Health Careers & Med Term, EMT Basic, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Auto, Heavy Equipment Repair, CDL Trucking, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Welding, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Robotics & Engineering, Mechatronics, Foundations of Teaching, Computer Technology, and Cybersecurity
• Parkland Dual Credit classes

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***All fees for dual credit classes are the responsibility of the student. If the dual credit class is taught at LHS, the tuition is greatly reduced.

Closing Thoughts

• There are many differences between

jr high and high school.

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• This transition can be very confusing.

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• Ask questions - to older siblings, friends,

neighbors, current teachers, etc.

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• Or - contact Mrs. Levingston at levingstonv@leroyk12.org