Our Commitment
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Fernando R. Ledesma High School is a continuation high school committed to a mission of providing students with a personalized alternative education program in a safe, caring environment that focuses on state and district instructional standards, enabling students to develop into successful, productive citizens.
Alternative approaches to learning and flexible academic programs are utilized to better serve the special needs of these students. The Guaranteed Guidance Program ensures that all students have an equal opportunity in all classes in all subject areas, placement is monitored by an ongoing assessment of student needs and the adjustment of programs as needs change. The school's mission supports the mission and goals of the El Monte Union High School District.
Important Announcements
Mustangs in the News
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Fernando R. Ledesma High Named a 2018 Model Continuation School
Fernando R. Ledesma High School is one of 32 schools in the state to be recognized as a 2018 Model Continuation High School, a designation awarded by the California Department of Education to schools that provide exemplary programs to at-risk youth through the use of innovative instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services. “Every day, our teachers and staff unite in their shared goal of addressing our students’ academic, social and emotional well-being, while cultivating a safe and caring learning environment in which they can overcome obstacles and succeed,” Principal Freddy Arteaga said. “Being among the few schools selected across the state as Model Continuation High Schools is a testament to the supportive culture we have worked hard to foster.” click story title for more...
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Rock Star Teacher
Natividad Vizcaino utilizing a SmartBoard to illustrate concepts of linear algebra to her 6th period Integrated Math class.
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Access to Technology
David Doorn's 5th period Integrated Math class using a class set of chromebooks and Google sheets to explore the topic of linear regression.
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Fine Arts
Adrian Isida using a Wacom Cintiq which allows the user to draw on the computer using a dedicated stylus. The commercial art class has four of these available for students to use.
District News
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El Monte Union Commemorates Year of the Ox with Drive-Thru Lunar New Year Celebration
Red lanterns and Chinese artwork decorated the El Monte Union High School District office complex, heralding the Year of the Ox and greeting the community during a socially distanced drive-thru Lunar New Year festival on Feb. 26.
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El Monte Union Expands Dual Enrollment through Partnerships with PCC, LATTC
El Monte Union High School District will expand its dual enrollment program through new partnerships with Pasadena City College (PCC) and Los Angeles Trade Tech College (LATTC), providing students with more opportunities to get a head start on their post-secondary education by earning college credits while concurrently enrolled in high school.
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School Closures for Mountain View School District
The Mountain View School District's Board of Education took action on January 21, 2021 to close Voorhis Elementary School, Cogswell Elementary School, Madrid Middle School/District Office Complex, and Kranz Intermediate School. For more information about this change, click the story title above...
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Virtual Freshman Orientation Events, Don't Miss It
We are so excited for you to begin your high school journey with us. Due to student safety reasons within the pandemic, each one of the 5 schools within the El Monte Union High School District has replaced our normal in-person orientation events by offering live virtual event opportunities for all incoming 9th grade students. Click the story title above in order to get the the live school event links, dates, and times.