HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS01.01.1970

Name: December High School Meet Up – Ice Skating!
Start: 2024-12-10T14:30:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-10T16:30:00-08:00
Location: Toyota Sports Performance Center

Upcoming Dates

November 8 @ 10:00 AM: High School Hangout: Register on the
hub.
November 8 @ 10:00 AM: Concurrent Enrollment Webinar.
Register
.
November 15 @ 10:00 AM: College Information Series: Financial Aid: Merit Aid.
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.
November 21-25: Fall Break
November 21 @ 10:00 AM: Loyola Marymount University Tour. Register on the
hub
.
December 6 @ 10:00 AM: College Information Series: Financial Aid-Need Based Aid.
Register
.
December 10 @ 2:30 PM: Ice Skating Meetup.
Register.

Events

Save the Dates

Prom: May 17, 2025
Graduation Ceremony: June 5, 2025
Disneyland Grad Night: June 8, 2025

November High School Hangout – Games, Food, and Friends!

Join us on Friday, November 8, for a High School Hangout! We will meet at the OC Learning Studio to play board games and eat pizza. Bring your favorite games, or come learn something new. Since the iLEAD Learner
Entrepreneur Fair will be happening at the same time, bring some cash if you would like to shop and support your fellow iLEAD learners.

Location: iLEAD OC Learning Studio (2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA)
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bring: Your favorite board game and money (cash only) if you would like to shop

Pizza will be provided!

All attendees must register on the hub
.

December High School Meetup – Ice Skating!

Join us on Tuesday, December 10, for an afternoon of ice skating with iLEAD high school learners! We will meet at the Toyota Sports Performance Center from 2:30-4:30 PM during public skate time. Bring $26 for skate rental and skate fees.

Location: Toyota Sports Performance Center (555 N. Nash St. El Segundo, CA)
Date: Tuesday, December 10
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Bring: $26 (skate rental and skate fees)

All participants must
register on the hub
.

Loyola Marymount University Tour

Club Spotlight

Our high school clubs have officially kicked off and are already diving into some fun and creative activities. CompSci Club has launched a website design challenge, while Gaming Club is gearing up for exciting competitions. Fashion Club members showcased their unique styles by creating personalized design boards. Book Club chose a Halloween-themed mystery for their latest read. Dungeons and Dragons Club started building a magical world. Film Club explored stop-motion, and Music Club is diving into the rock genre, with plans to explore and discuss their selected album at the next meeting. It’s been a fantastic start to the club season!

Please view our club slideshow
, and complete the
interest form
to join. You may join as many clubs as you’d like! All clubs meet virtually once per month.

Please reach out to christie.beadle@ileadexploration.org
with any questions.

Engage Live Art Classes

Metamorphosis Assignment

Nathan Verduzco

Kona Moore

Xitali Comparan

College Corner

Letters of Recommendation

If you need a letter of recommendation for your college application, you must reach out to your counselor ASAP.

Deadlines

FAFSA will open by
December 1, 2024. Be sure to check individual college financial aid deadlines.
Early Decision (Binding) and Early Action (Non-Binding) deadlines are fast approaching. Applicants should check the college deadlines to ensure they submit their applications on time. Reach out to Laura.Kazan@ileadexploration.org
with questions.
The University of California and California State University deadline is December 2
. Don’t wait until the last minute. Get applications in before Thanksgiving so you can enjoy your break!

Learn more about FAFSA in this video:

Learn more about college deadlines in this video:

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Counselor Chats

Take Some Healthy Academic Risks

How could you challenge yourself academically this year? If things are coming easily to you, think about trying a harder class or something more rigorous. Maybe consider a college course or career technical pathway. Meet with your counselor to discuss all the possibilities!

Do What You Love

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Choosing extracurricular activities while in high school can be intimidating. This video shares how focusing on what you love can affect college admissions. Think about the activities that are the most meaningful for you and how you can dig deeper into them for the most impactful high school experience.

College Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent enrollment courses at college are a great way to get a head start, attempt more rigorous courses, start a career education pathway, or just take an interesting elective. Research the community college in your area and join us on November 8 for the

Concurrent Enrollment webinar.

Counseling Appointments

Bethany Maddox
Lead Academic Counselor A-G

Schedule an Appointment

Jenna Clement
Academic Counselor H-O

Schedule an Appointment

Heather Fecarotta
Academic Counselor P-Z

Schedule an Appointment

Laura Kazan
College Advisor

Schedule an Appointment

View Counselor Chats from prior LPs

Learner Spotlight

Lorenzo DeLa Paz

How long have you been attending iLEAD?

This is my fourth year attending iLEAD!

What are your interests outside of school?

I love listening to K-pop, I love editing videos, I find drawing so much fun, and I also love being involved within my church.

How did you build your YouTube channel, and what do you share with your subscribers?

My channel grew basically out of nowhere. I’ve had YouTube for as long as I can remember and have always played video games, but when I got my first PC, I started making videos. It began with playing Roblox. I posted uncut montages and gameplay footage, and then the wave began when I posted a video with my family. From 1,000 subscribers, I reached 10,000 in just a week! Now, two years later, I have over 300,000 subscribers, and I get to share my life and family for all to see. It’s such a fun project that reaches people all over the globe.

How has YouTube become a passion project for you?

With the main focus of my channel rooted in sharing moments with my family through video games, I have realized there is such a call to broken children and families. I posted a TikTok with over 2 million views with my family playing Roblox, but the top comments all spoke about how distant they were from their parents and siblings, how some, unfortunately, lost a parent, how some do not have that loving, caring relationship with their family. That was the turning point that made me realize how impactful and important this channel was to so many people; I’m very grateful and blessed to have the supportive family and platform that allows me to do this.

How has iLEAD allowed you to grow in your interests?

iLEAD has given me the flexibility to excel both in school and on my YouTube channel. iLEAD has also offered me so many resources and opportunities that have helped me reach out to other people, speak at panels, interact with clubs of my interests, and take classes that have strengthened my passion.

What do you hope to pursue in the future?

I see myself in a position where I get to pursue YouTube full-time; no matter the amount of money, subscribers, views, or likes, if I can make at least one person happy through our content, that is already enough to make me happy. I want to be a part of ministry and aid the youth. There’s so much that I know is possible with how things are at the moment.