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Academies at Leonia High School
Dr. Edward A. Bertolini Academies at Leonia High School
The Leonia Academies offer students with a genuine passion for specific content areas the chance to explore rigorous programs alongside peers who share their interests. Through real-world experiences, leadership development, and community connections, students gain the skills and confidence needed for future college and career success. Click the logo below to link to the academy brochure.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Explore. Experience. Excel.
The Leonia Academies offer students a range of benefits, including
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Focused study that helps identify and explore potential career paths
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Strong preparation for college and future careers
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Practical experiences that enhance classroom instruction
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Opportunities to connect with the community in meaningful and productive ways
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A cohort model that encourages collaboration and teamwork
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Learning alongside students who share similar interests and passions
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Academy Course of Study
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Advocate: Mr. Ted Linares
Email: Teodoro.Linares@leoniaschools.orgFreshman Year Course Overview Science Courses
- Academy Chemistry Honors with Lab Period
- Academy Biology Honors with Lab period
- Leadership Skills in Science (1 credit)
Math Courses
- Algebra II Honors
- Geometry Honors
Sophomore Year Course Overview Science Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) Biology
- Introduction to Science Research (2 Credits)
Choice of one of the following:
- Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science
- Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry
- Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles
- Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology
Math Course
- Advanced Placement (AP) Pre-Calculus
Junior Year/Senior Year Course Overview Science Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) Physics C: Mechanics Junior Year Requirement
- Externship (Honors) - Senior Year Requirement
2 of the following courses - (One senior course must be a STEM course designated with an asterisk)
- Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry *
- Advanced Placement (AP) Physics II *
- Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science *
- Anatomy and Physiology *
- Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science *
- Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics
- Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology *
- JAVA Computer Programming
- Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles
Math Courses (2 additional calculus courses)
- Calculus
- Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB
- Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC
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Advocate: Ms. Jean O’Neill
Email: Jean.Oneill@leoniaschools.orgMarketing Course of Study
- Freshman Year: Introduction to Marketing
- Sophomore Year: Marketing Strategies 3rd & 4th year:
- Junior/Senior Year: Sports and Entertainment Marketing and Entrepreneurship (offered alternating years)
Economics / Finance Course of Study
- Freshman Year: Introduction to Finance
- Sophomore Year: Introduction to Economics
- Junior/Senior Year: AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics (offered alternating years)
Senior Year: Senior Externship
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Advocate: Ms. Debbie Gabrielsen
Email: Debbie.Gabrielsen@leoniaschools.orgCourse of Study
- Freshman Year: Culinary Essentials
- Sophomore Year: International Cuisine
- Junior Year: Main Entree
- Senior Year: Hospitality & Event Planning & Senior Externship
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Advocate: Ms. Nicole Bozik
Email: Nicole.Bozik@leoniaschools.orgCourse of Study
- Freshman Year – Conversations in Humanities I
- Sophomore Year – Conversations in Humanities II
- Junior Year – Advanced Placement Seminar
- Senior Year – Advanced Placement Research & Senior Externship
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Advocate: Mr. Kerry Dunn
Email: Kerry.Dunn@leoniaschools.orgCourse of Study
- Freshman Year – Ensemble Class (Band, Chorus, Orchestra)
- Sophomore Year – Piano Proficiancy
- Junior Year – Conservatory Music Theory
- Senior Year – AP Music Theory and Senior Externship
Participation in at least one after school ensemble (two ensembles required if the student cannot participate in Band, Chorus, or Orchestra class)
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Advocate: Ms. Heather Batti
Email: Heather.Batti@leoniaschools.orgCourse of Study
LMAC-Art students are required to successfully complete five or more Conservatory Art courses during their time at Leonia High School. Students are required to take at least one fine arts class each year to remain in the Academy.
- Freshman Year – Principales of Art
- Junior or Senior Year – AP Art
- Senior Year – Senior Externship
During their Sophmore, Junior and Senior years students can choose Fine Arts courses from the list below. Must complete at least three of the following courses.
- Conservatory Drawing & Painting
- Conservatory Advanced Art
- Conservatory Sculpture & 3D Design
- Conservatory Ceramics
- Conservatory Advanced Ceramics
- Conservatory Graphic Design
- Conservatory Advanced Graphic Design
- Conservatory Photography
- Conservatory Advanced Photography
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Your Academy Journey Starts Here
- Academy Open House: November 12, 2025 @ 6pm at Leonia High School
- Application Opens: November 13, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm. *No applications will be accepted after this date.
- Teacher recommendations due: January 26, 2026
- Academy testing: February 2-5, 2026 8:30am in Leonia Middle School Cafeteria
- STEM: February 2, 2026
- MBLA: February 3, 2026
- Humanities: February 4, 2026
- Make up testing: February 5, 2026
- Interviews start: Week of February 9, 2026
Students that do not complete all components of the application process (application form, assessments, letters of recommendation, etc.) will not be eligible to interview.
Please contact academies@leoniaschools.org with any questions.
Ready to take the next step toward your future?
Apply now to join one of the Leonia High School Academies and turn your passion into purpose. Whether you’re drawn to science, business, the arts, or the humanities, there’s a program designed to help you grow, explore, and prepare for what’s next.
Applications open November 13 — Click the Academy logo below to start your application.
Questions? Email us at academies@leoniaschools.org
