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We are proud to announce that Victor Fernandez will become the new principal of A.P. Leto HS—effective April 2009. Mr. Fernandez comes to us after serving nearly a decade as the principal of Pierce Middle School.
“I look forward to meeting and speaking with each and every parent,” Mr. Fernandez said. “Through communication and teamwork, I invite the students, faculty and parents to become active participants in Leto’s academic programs.”
The staff of A.P. Leto and Mr. Fernandez would also like to give a heartfelt farewell and thanks to outgoing principal Dave Brown. His outstanding leadership and dedication to Leto will always be appreciated. Read letter to parents |
Specifically, Mr. Fernandez will be focusing in on several key areas, including:
 Raising awareness of the many wonderful things happening at Leto.
Ensuring a school culture that celebrates our diversity and community.
Improving the dropout and attendance rates.
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AP Calculus Among Best
Congratulations to Mr. Christopher Collins and the students of the Advanced Placement Calculus class. Leto was recognized as being #2 in the district in overall passing rate—second only to Plant HS.
Over 80% of the students that took the course passed with a qualifying score, with the highest score being a 96%. Of 23 high schools, only Plant and Leto scored above an 80% !
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This is an immensely prestigious accomplishment and one that will surely lead to success on the national AP exam in May. Mr. Collins is currently finalizing his National Board Certification.
Way to go Mr. Collins and the rest of the Falcon Math geniuses!!!
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The 2008-09 school year has brought many exciting changes to the Leto community. Our school was rewarded for its outstanding progress with an increase in letter grade as determined by the Florida Department of Education.
Of course, our progress is only made possible by the combined efforts of the entire Leto community, including students, teachers, business partners and parents.
On www.greatschools.com, where parents and community members can rate their schools, Leto had an overall rating of 4 out of 5 in three key areas. This includes critical data, such as graduation rates, school environment, and more.
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AP Magnet Grows
Leto High School has recently become the home of the new Advanced Placement Magnet program for Hillsborough County Schools.
Primarily, MAPS is designed to provide students with a variety of AP courses that can be chosen by students according to their personal strengths and interests.
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In order to offer students the most variety of courses Leto has increased enrollment in their AP classes by leaps and bounds.
From 2006 to 2009 participation has increased in all AP courses. English Literature and Statistics both experienced a 312 %increase and Human Geography rose by a whopping 2900% .
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Above all, the goal is that the Magnet program will help students become the most competitive applicants when applying for the colleges of their choice. Go Falcons!
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Exam Makeups
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Exam makeups will be occuring throughout the summer beginning Monday, June 13th. Parents will need to contact Dr. Tuten directly at 813-872-5300 x247
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Month at a Glance
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5/25 - NO SCHOOL
5/26 - Seniors Last Day
5/27 - Parent Advisory Council
6/1-6/4 - Final Exams
6/03 - Graduation @ USF
6/04 - Last Day of School
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Leto Beautification Day
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On Saturday April 25, over 200 students, teachers and parents planted trees, red, yellow and purple croutons, hibiscus and bougainvillea around Leto’s campus. Planting ran from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and culminated with a cookout; Mr. Victor Fernandez, Leto’s new principal, served as master chef.
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Senior Wins State Competition
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Leto HS Senior Karishma Mahtani was recognized as the state winner in the Ought to be a Law competition. Karishma proposed that drivers under the age of 18 be prohibited from using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. This is a tremendous honor and we are very proud of you, Karishma!
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April Parent Night
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Leto HS hosted a wildly successful parent night on March 24th and we hope to see you at the next one on April 30th! Come meet our new principal, ask questions and get to know some of the faculty.
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2009 ROTC Inspection
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Leto's ROTC program held its annual inspection on Thursday , March 26th. With an officer from MacDill Air Force Base on hand, the cadets marched in perfect step to demonstrate true discipline and honor.
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2009 International Fair
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On March 27th Leto HS sponsored the second annual International Fair. With over 120 countries represented students demonstrated--and experienced--the many splendors that come from our world cultures!
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First Alumni Meeting
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Leto High School is pleased to announce the launching of the Leto Alumni Association on Wednesday, March 31st. The brunch was held in the Culinary Arts Suite at Leto HS. and was well attended by over 30 alumni members from the Tampa Bay area. Please view the photo gallery or visit the alumni section to find out who you can get involved!
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Culinary takes Gold
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The Leto HS culinary arts program has placed 1st in the district-wide competition for the fourth consecutive year and then followed this up by winning State!! Students participating in the competition include Kassandra Gutierrez, Bernadette Negron and Ashley Torres. The team will now compete at the national competition. Good luck Falcon chefs!!!
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Cosmetology takes 1st, 2nd and 3rd!
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Congratulations to the entire cosmetology department for rockin' out at this year's USA skills competition. Leto took home 1st, 2nd and 3rd!! Tainisha Martinez won the Gold metal for placing First in (skin care), Nathasa Velazquez won silver for placing second and Sasha Duran won bronze for placing third.
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Leto Tops in Recycling!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Jesse Miller and Mr. Jon Bassett, Leto High School's recycling coordinators! Thanks to their leadership, Leto was recognized as the district's top recycling school. This is a great honor and we are very proud of everyone who has made our school think and act green! ..............................................
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2 Leto Students Sign Scholarships
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Ken McAllister and Adolfo Navarro will both sign with Erie Community College. McAllister, a starting defensive end whose brother Demonte signed with FSU, was second on the team with three sacks. He also had 42 tackles last season. Navarro was the Falcons second-leading receiver with 12 receptions for 199 yards and 1 touchdown. McAllister and Navarro will join former Leto standout Donnie Wise. Wise is expected to be the Kats starting safety this season. Great job Falcons!
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