Leyden Pride
November 20, 2023
December 21: Half-day schedule (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)
December 22: Last day of classes for Semester 1
Half-day schedule (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)
January 9, 2024: 1st day of Semester 2
January 15, 2024: No School - Martin Luther King Day
This month's One Amazing Story features a new teacher, a new club, and students empowering themselves by facing fears and conquering physical challenges. Leyden's first climbing club launched this fall, much to the delight (and a little trepidation!) of student participants, who venture to the gym once a week to scale big walls and practice skills by bouldering. Most of these students never climbed before and many didn't know another student in the club, and yet are connecting themselves through this newfound interest.
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Starting in January, our school counselors will begin meeting with students to review and discuss course selections for the upcoming academic year. All students are encouraged to approach this meeting with a thoughtful consideration of their academic interests, future goals, and desired challenges. The course selection process is a significant aspect of shaping each student's educational experience, and the choices made now can have a lasting impact on their academic and personal development.
NEW Leyden Policy for the School Year:
It is crucial to note that once the course selection process is completed and submitted, changes will not be possible after February 15, 2024. In the past, students were allowed to make changes into the summer before the school year. This will no longer be the case. As a result, students are encouraged to use this time to carefully evaluate their options, seek advice from their current teachers, and engage in discussions with their parents or guardians to ensure that the chosen courses and alternate courses align with their aspirations. In the event that an elective or non required class is not available, student’s selected alternate courses will be used. Therefore it is important the alternate courses selected are viable options.
Please review the email that was sent last week for additional details and resources.
Leyden High School continues its partnership with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) which is offering numerous upcoming virtual sessions throughout December and January. GPS is a resource to inform, connect and inspire parents, educators, students and the community. The speakers presented in these sessions offer knowledge, strategies and personal experiences to help support parents and students. This program offers free virtual events presented at 12 p.m. CT and 7 p.m. CT and is offered in multiple languages.
Link: Upcoming Sessions
Eight seniors awarded Plumber’s Training Certification
Eight Leyden seniors were honored on Thursday, December 14, after successfully completing ten weeks of rigorous training with the Plumbers Local 130 UA. These students have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their education by participating in specialized courses, such as Introduction to Tools and Safety and Trade-Related Math. These classes were held twice a week after school.
Congratulations to the following students: East: Edwin Aguayo, Ali Flores, Joshua Lopez, Alex Salgado and Alexander Truchan; West: Gabriel Castillo, Rickardo Montero and Sebastian Padilla.
The partnership between Leyden High School and Plumbers Local 130 UA has opened new doors for these students. It has provided them with a unique opportunity to explore a career in plumbing, a field that is not only in demand but also crucial to the infrastructure and well-being of our communities.
Staff share with West 40 video series
Prospective teacher Julie Parra and West Leyden Math Teacher Helen Lindahl sat down with West 40 to discuss their mentoring relationship and the potential barriers of the Illinois math teacher certification exam.
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Leyden recognized as a Patriotic Employer
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, has recognized Leyden as a Patriotic Employer. This award reflects the high level of support that Leyden has shown in supporting employees who serve in the United States Armed Forces Reserve. Leyden was nominated by guest teacher Michael Forsythe.
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Email: pr@leyden212.org
Website: www.leyden212.org
Location: 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL, USA
Phone: 847-451-3000
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Twitter: @leydenpride212