Newsletter
Principal's Message
Hello Lancers,
I hope this newsletter finds you having a wonderful summer and excited about the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. With the reconfiguring of our school boundaries, I’m looking forward to meeting those students that were attending other high schools last year. Due to the new boundaries, our projected enrollment is approximately 3250 students, which is 200 hundred less students than we had last year but still makes us the largest high school in the district by over 200 students.
This coming school year we will continue to focus on those things that are most
important for our students. With respect to our school culture we will emphasize
our Lancer Way that asks students to be responsible, be respectful, and be safe and
to always be their best. Academically, our teachers will continue to teach the
State’s B.E.S.T. standards, preparing students for high school graduation.
Finally, our systems will continue to focus on the smooth, efficient running of our school
and in keeping everyone on campus safe.
I encourage you to read through this newsletter for other valuable information for
this coming school year. Enjoy what’s left of your summer and we will see you
soon.
GO LANCERS!
Jesús Armas
Jesús Armas, Ed.D.
Principal
Join us for our Back to School Nights from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Seniors: Wednesday, August 2nd
Juniors: Thursday, August 3rd
Sophomores: Friday, August 4th
Students who attend will have their first opportunity to
- Get their Chromebook, ID, & Lockers
- Parking Permit * Juniors and Senior Night only**
- Buy Merch/yearbook/class info.
- Place orders for Cap & Gown, Class Rings, and senior merchandise with Herff Jones
- Join the Boys and Girls Club
- And much more!
Required: All students must have the Health Service form completed!
Parents and Guardians, please remember that in order for students to receive health services at school, such as treatment for a headache or other minor illness, your consent must be provided in advance and on file.
This applies to ALL students, both new and returning.
Parents please download the attached Health Service form and return it to Student Services. Printed copies of the form are available in Student Services and the Main Office.
Students must have this form on file to see the Nurse.
Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services Form PBSD 2667
English: Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services
Creole: Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services
Portuguese: Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services
Spanish: Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services
Students, please be advised, administrators will be enforcing dress code on campus beginning the first day of school. Beneath is the school district policy- Policy 5.182 outlining the dress code. Please plan accordingly.
SDPBC District-Wide Student Dress Code - Policy 5.182
Attire with language or images that are crude, vulgar, profane, lewd/obscene, sexually explicit, or sexually suggestive.
Attire with symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms that promote illegal or violent conduct, such as gang symbols, the unlawful use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or drug paraphernalia, or clothing that contains threats.
Attire associated with discrimination on the basis of age, color, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, or sex.
Clothing that is sexually suggestive or revealing (including, but is not limited to, that which exposes the midriff, undergarments, have plunging necklines, muscle tops, backless clothing, and are constructed of see-through materials.
Clothing which, because of fit, design, color, texture, inadequate coverage, or other factor, creates classroom or school disorder or distract the attention of another student or students in any class in session from the lesson being presented or from any other assigned school activity, or which creates a safety or health hazard for any student in the school
STUDENT ID: All students must wear their current school issued identification card at all times throughout the school day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Student Drivers who will be parking their vehicle at John I. Leonard will need to obtain a JILHS parking decal. Please complete the Parking Permit Form and submit $70 in either cash, check, or by going to School Cash Online. Decals will be issued once the completed form and payment is received.
Student will need to provide a copy of:
- Driver's License (No Learner's Permits),
- Valid Vehicle Registration
- Valid Insurance Card.
The first opportunity for seniors to purchase a parking decal is Wednesday, August 2 (Senior Night);
or during Back to School Night August 3rd 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the Cafeteria.
Any questions email Mrs. Morgan- cassandra.morgan@palmbeachschools.org
School Food Service will continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch during the school year at all schools that participate with us in the National School Lunch Program.
Students are able to receive a nutritious breakfast every morning. There are a variety of breakfast items to choose from, such as breakfast sandwiches, assorted cereals, eggs, omelets, french toast, pancakes and many more.
REGISTERED YOUR RIDE!
All student bus riders must submit registration for District transportation through the online student portal by clicking the “Register Your Ride” icon before the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Log into “Register Your Ride” at: http://transintranet.palmbeachschools.org/RegisterYourRide.aspx…. (The username and password are the same as you would use to login to the Student Portal)
2. Verify your address and school
3. Select the option in which your child will ride the bus to and/or from school
4. Click “Save”
The School District of Palm Beach County is pleased to announce the launch of Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) starting Fall 2023. HCTB is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
In order to create an HCTB account, students MUST be registered to a regular or ESE bus route:
Regular routes require Register Your Ride
ESE routes require a transportation request through your school (if not already assigned to an ESE route)
The Student SIS PIN is required to add a student to HCTB, accessible through the SIS Parent Gateway
Step-by-Step directions for downloading the mobile application and registering for HCTB can be found here and on the District Transportation website.
The District is excited about the ability of HCTB to provide more timely bus scheduling information, as well as improving the overall transportation experience for parents and students. Thank you for your support of the School District of Palm Beach County!
Parents we need you!
Parents are encouraged to join the School Advisory Council (SAC).
Parent volunteers are one of the most important resources to
John I. Leonard High School. The School Advisory Council (SAC) will meet on the third Tuesday of each month. The first meeting is August 15, 2023, at 6:00pm in the Media Center.
Research shows that students whose parents are involved are more successful in school.
