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Dear Families, We hope you all had a wonderful first week of school. Whether you attend iLEAD Online full-time or part-time, we are happy you are all with us this semester. By now, you should have all received login instructions and your orientation course and academic coursework. Our online facilitators are ready for you to … Continue reading “Message from the Director”

Join Program Coordinator Allison Bravo from a 1-hour Zoom (video) interactive meeting for all iLEAD Online parents/families. Full-time and part-time families will enjoy getting to know more about our program and how to best support online learners. Learn basics of how to shadow your learner in PowerSchool, how/when to communicate with online facilitators and coaches, … Continue reading “Join Us for Parent University”

Did you know iLEAD Online offers over 195 unique course offerings this semester? High School Course Highlight: PreCalculus Precalculus will prepare you for calculus and beyond. It is an in-depth look at many different types of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. It also explores matrices, vectors, complex numbers, and sequences and series. … Continue reading “Course Highlights”

As you adjust to extended time in front of your computer screen for learning, consider the tips in the article below for preventing eye strain and stress. “The closer the screen is to your eyes, the harder [your eyes] have to work to focus,” says Mark Rosenfield, a member of the graduate research faculty at … Continue reading “Tip of the Week: Preventing Eye Strain”

Frank Lloyd Wright is considered to be one of the most talented architects in American history. The first structure he built in Los Angeles is the Hollyhock House, and it is available to tour. This particular home was commissioned by a wealthy oil heiress, Aline Barnsdall. She was a fiercely independent woman who traveled, loved … Continue reading “Things to Do: Tour a Frank Lloyd Wright Home”

If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, Coastal Cleanup Day is on Saturday, September 15. This significant global event benefits the environment, because every year billions of pounds of debris end up in our oceans! Most of these pollutants come from storm drains, sewers, and recreational activities in or near the ocean. Volunteers … Continue reading “Things to Do: Coastal Cleanup Day”

(Please see the school calendar for more information) August 21st: First day of fall semester

Dear Families, Fall courses begin Tuesday, August 21st. If you are a returning learner already familiar with iLEAD Online courses, you will be added directly to your subject area courses. If you are new to iLEAD Online, before school begins, you will receive important account activation and orientation information, with details on how to log … Continue reading “Message from the Director”

High School Course Highlight: Multicultural Studies Multicultural Studies is a one-semester elective history and sociology course that focuses on the United States as a nation of multicultural immigrants. Multicultural studies provides a complement to a student’s overall educational experience by encompassing a wide range of perspectives on the cultural experience in the United States. By … Continue reading “Course Highlights”

As the school year kicks off and computer time increases, learn how to insert quick exercise breaks into your schedule. In this short video, Dr. Zach Bush explains how we can quickly oxidate our body (including the brain), build muscle, and increase our metabolism. He recommends exercising large muscle groups in four-minute sessions. If you … Continue reading “Tip of the Week: Exercise Breaks for a Stronger Body and Healthier Brain”