Our Commitment

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

Fall Registration

Student's will receive a registration packet in the mail by the end of July. Please bring all documents filled out between Thursday, August 1st through Friday, August 9th. Registration hours are 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

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Welcome to the New FLHS Website!
All of the El Monte Union High School District websites have been recently updated to allow our students, parents, staff and community members greater access to our content. Along with the refreshed look and feel comes improvements for mobile device viewing, up to date calendar of events, on-the-fly language translations, & more multimedia opportunities (e.g. images, videos and social media integration.

Please take note of the new school website address: www.emuhsd.org/flhs

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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.

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VIDEO: El Monte Union Welcomes 8,000 Students to 2019-20 School Year

El Monte Union High School District welcomed over 8,000 new and returning students to its campuses on Aug. 20 for the 2019-20 school year, with nearly 2,000 freshmen among the first to experience the District’s rollout of a new 1:1 device initiative, increased dual enrollment and innovative career pathway programs and new facility upgrades.

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VIDEO: Mountain View High Student Selected as Student Board Member 2019-20

Mountain View High School senior Angel Jimenez has been selected to served student board member for the 2019-20 school year – and is the first to be officially sworn in to serve alongside the EMUHSD Board of Trustees.

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CaSN Podcast: On the Right Track - Dual Enrollment in El Monte Union

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Hillary Wolfe and Rio Hondo Dean of Student Success Dr. Melba Castro discuss the myriad ways students can earn college credit in high school on California School News Radio.

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El Monte Union to Launch New Dual Enrollment, CTE Programs in 2019-20

El Monte Union students can look forward to a host of new dual-enrollment programs and career technical education pathway offerings – from computer coding and stage production to public safety and education – when the 2019-20 school year begins Tuesday, Aug. 20.

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