Counselor & College/Career Center Information

Counselors

Stephanie Cima (A-G ~ 9th & 10th Grade)
Elizabeth Tovar
(A-G ~ 11th & 12th Grade)
Wendy Sharp (H-O)
John Pratt (P-Z)
Course Catalog
Educational Pathways at Leigh
AP Course Information
8th Grade Parent Night Presentation

School Profile & Data
(from 2007-2008 WASC Report)
2008 Student Awards Over $217,300 awarded
2008 Future Plans for Leigh Students 89.5% plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college

SAT/ACT Information and Registration

SAT Page
SAT College Board Website
(Registration & Scores) www.collegeboard.com
ACT Information www.actstudent.org
Leigh School Code: 053092

Senior Information

Forms and Presentations
Sessions at LHS
Senior Self-Evaluation Sheet
Senior Information Sheet
Community Service Hours Log
Parent College Night Presentation

12th Grade Counseling Presentation

Personal Statement Presentation

AP Information Meeting


College Information

General Career Center Information
Get in 2 College Website Link
Get in 2 College Handbook (.pdf)
Scholarship Listings (Updated 03/28/08)
12th Grade Scholarship Profile Sheet
Helpful Scholarship Web Links
"In or Out" Article
(College Essay Help)

Financial Aid Links

www.finaid.org
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.collegeboard.com
www.calgrants.org
www.californiacashforcollege.org
www.salliemae.com
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying.html
www.csac.ca.gov
www.SchoolSoup.com

Website for on-line FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov

PIN to sign your FAFSA electronically
www.pin.ed.gov

Junior Information

Junior Parent Night Presentation
Junior Counselor Visit 07-08

Sophomore Information

Sophomore Counselor Visit 07-08
9th & 10th Grade Parent Night Presentation


Freshman Information

Freshman Counselor Visit 07-08
9th & 10th Grade Parent Night Presentation


CCOC

Fall Enrollment Information
MIddle College Information Night

Back to School Night

Back to School Night Presentation

Homework Help

Do you need help with homework? The San José Public Library has just launched Live Homework Help powered by Tutor.com. All you need is a public library card, which you can acquire at your local branch (Vineland or Cambrian).
www.sjlibrary.org/services/reference/live_homework.htm

CST/CAHSSE Practice

www.linkstolearning.com (this is a pay site with a free preview for CUHSD students)

User Name: campbellca
Password: preview
(Case sensitive)

The interactive test component uses state released questions to create CST and CAHSEE quizzes that are graded online, providing corrected answers, explanations, and web resources for each question.

Choose your state, test and grade level.

The Links to Learning website frames your state's curriculum on line and links you to websites that cover each topic on a grade appropriate level.

For more information call us at 800-519-9650

CAHSEE Preparation

Leigh has purchased a school-wide site license for testGEAR—CAHSEE Math and ELA software. Students can access this site any time. (this is a free service for Leigh students)
  • Logon to www.bridges.com
  • Leigh’s Site ID is: 0108053 (all numbers)
  • Leigh’s Password is: C3e4w6G8 (case sensitive)
  • Students can Create a New Portfolio in the Student section
Also see this helpful guide to the writing portion of the CAHSEE HERE

Learning Express - Standardized Test Help

The San Jose Public Library System has added Learning Express to their databases.

This innovative web-based instructional and test preparation service offers comprehensive courses in math, reading, and writing; essay writing practice with instant scoring; resume writing and workplace skills enrichment; and more than 300 online practice tests for students and adults of all ages. All practice tests include instant score reports that help you target those skill areas that need the most attention. Complete answer explanations accompany each test question so that you understand why a particular answer is right or wrong. If you are preparing for the SAT or GED, LearningExpress Library offers a complete course series, as well as targeted essay writing practice with multiple writing prompts and instant score reports that immediately let you know how you performed in each skill area.

To get started:
1. Go to www.SJLibrary.org
2. Click on Articles & Databases
3. Click on Education & Library Science
4. Scroll down to and click on LearningExpress Library
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in

 

 

 
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