LEAD Academy High School
Weekly Newsletter
Progress Reports for Q2
Progress reports are distributed three times per quarter, so that students and families can have a printed record of their academic progress. The progress reports for Q2 will be distributed on the following Tuesdays: 10/30, 11/15, and 12/4. Please ask your student about his/her progress report on these days!
Semester Exams
Semester Exams begin on Monday, December 17th and go through Friday, December 21st. During semester exam week, students will release each day at 12:00pm. Friday, December 21st is make up day for any missed exams.
Important Announcements
To reward and celebrate student accomplishments, each quarter we host a field trip for the top merit earners. The top 20% of 9th and 10th graders and the top 25% of 11th and 12th graders who have earned the most merits will be able to join us at the Rivergate Skate Center. On December 12th students will be able celebrate and skate from 11-1pm. *Permission slips will go out on 12/10.
New LEAD Apparel
LEAD Windbreakers are now on sale for $30. The pieces of outerwear come in both midnight navy and graphite. Visit “https://squareup.com/store/lead-academy-high-school/” to purchase these exciting new products or you can buy them during lunch/crew.
December ACT and College Acceptance/Scholarships
The December ACT takes place on Dec. 8th. Remind your student, if they are taking it, to check their ACT Ticket for the location and time. They need to make sure to get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast before the test!
If your senior receives an acceptance letter or scholarship offer, please remind them to bring in their letter so we can make a copy for their file at school!
Free ACT Practice: https://academy.act.org/. If you ever have a question about the college process, please contact Ms. P at kelly.pietkiewicz@leadpublicschools.org or 615-965-4086.
UniCycle Partnership
We are partnering with Unicycle (A School Uniform Recycling Program). UniCycle is a school uniform recycling program that orchestrates the collection and re-distribution of “Outgrown, not worn out” clothing to provide Standard School Attire to LEAD or METRO students who need it.
What we Collect? Gently used or new clothing that meets the requirements of Standard School Attire at LEAD or METRO Schools. This includes: Collared shirts in solid colors, all sizes, long and Short-sleeved (Polo style). Shorts, Pants and Skirts in Khaki, Navy blue and Black. Girls’ Uniform Dresses in Khaki, Navy Blue and Black. Belts. Leggings - All colors and Patterns (to wear under skirts and dresses).
Upcoming Club Events
Join fellow gamers alike in the auditorium on December 7th to participate in a Super Mario Smash Bros competition. Participants must email Mr. McDaniel about their interest to be considered in the tournament bracket by December 4th.
Athletic Corner
Upcoming Games
Winter sports games have kicked off! Look for schedules on coming out soon for our girl’s basketball and boy’s basketball on the bulletin board, near the front office. Come out to cheer on our LEAD Panthers! The JVB team plays a HOME game against Maplewood on Dec. 3rd at 4:15, an AWAY game at Nashville Central Christian on Dec. 4th, an AWAY game at *Kipp on Dec. 7th at 4:15, and another AWAY game against *Republic on Dec. 14 at 4:14 p.m. at the Metro Center.
http://leadacademyhigh.leadpublicschools.org/boys-basketball_1
Student Highlighs
The following students have earned the top merits for their respective grade level through their exemplification of the LEAD Ethos. Be sure to congratulate these LEADers for their outstanding feat in merit earnings!
Top Merit Earners 11/1-11/21
9th Grade- Mohraeil Rezk, Kebbyn Morgan-Bush, Ndayizere Esperence
10th Grade- Kanetray Westbrook & Amal Abdi
11th Grade- Blake Byrum & Ashanti Chatman
12th Grade- D’Angelo Tamayo, Arnecia Hunter, Nitte’ya Canada
LEAD Academy High School
Email: info@leadacademy.com
Website: http://high.leadacademy.org/
Location: 1034 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, USA
Phone: 615 800 8293