High School Highlights
Multimedia Scholarship for Creative Learners
No Essay. No GPA. A scholarship designed for creative voices to be heard. 1. Learners submit projects that respond to the prompt in one of the following media categories: Art Photography Music Creative…
College Planning Workshops
Hello, Dear Families! Laura Kazan, fellow independent study mom (who is also a vendor with iLEAD under independent study College Explorations), is hosting a series of fabulous college planning workshops.
High School Webinars and Roundtable Discussions
Dear Families, Please note that the flier for upcoming high school webinars and roundtable discussions has been updated. If you’re interested in signing up, please RSVP here !
PSAT 8/9 at SCVi
The PSAT 8/9 is a test that will help your learner(s) be better prepared for college when they graduate from high school. It tests the same skills and knowledge as…
High School Webinars and Roundtable Discussions
If you are a parent of a present or future high school learner, please mark your calendars for the following dates and times to discuss high school: January 25 –…
Lincoln, the Movie
We are so excited to share a very special opportunity with our Exploration families! Gabriela Stiles, one of our Exploration educational facilitators, has organized a wonderful event for our older…
PSAT and SAT Information
Juniors who are considering a four-year college directly after high school will want to sign up for the SAT here. PSAT practice tests are also available for free on this…
Concurrent Enrollment in High School
Taking college classes removes the fear and mystery of college and prepares learners for further success. If you are interested in having your learner enroll in an upcoming course at…
High School Round Table and Q & A
Over the coming weeks, our high school director, Mayli D. Levin, M.Ed., who has independent studyed since the early 1990s, will be hosting a series of high school round table discussions in…
High School — PSAT Update
Great news! If you would like your learner to practice for the SAT at home instead of at a local public school, you may do so here! The College Board…
High School — Taking the PSAT
Is your learner planning on going directly to a four-year college or university after high school? If so, sophomores (or juniors who have not yet taken the PSAT) will want…
iLEAD’s Speech & Debate Camp for Incoming 9th-12th Graders Hosted by iLEAD NoHo
iLEAD NoHo’s Speech & Debate Coach Iain Lampert says: “I’ve been running local Speech and Debate day camps since 2010, but this is the most exciting one yet.” When? June…
Job Interview Tips
If your learner (16+) is looking for work this summer, Knott’s Berry Farm published a list of interviewing tips here. Work permits are required for minors in California, so remember…
The Surprising Reason College Tuition Is Crazy Expensive
The upcoming budget for the Chicago Public Schools will rely on $500 million in yet-to-be-enacted pension savings by Illinois, school officials said on Monday.