John I. Leonard High has a variety of Choice and in-house programs, including AICE, Computer Technology, Culinary Arts, Fashion Design, Finance, International Spanish Academy, and Medical Sciences-Pre-Medicine. Learn more about the programs below. 

AICE

The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) is an international diploma. Students can earn the AICE diploma via an advanced academic curriculum and assessment program written and administered by a non-profit department – Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - of the University of Cambridge in England. Currently, John I. Leonard’s AICE program is the 5th largest in the USA!!

Computer Technology

The Computer Technology program prepares goal-oriented students interested in any field of study for a future rigorous collegiate atmosphere. It provides highly competitive honors and Advanced Placement courses with a strength in computer education.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program curriculum provides the opportunity for students to train for a variety of careers in the field of food service and preparation. Academic and technical studies are integrated, emphasizing and building proficiency in food production and cooking, cost control, nutrition and sanitation, and workplace safety. Practical work experience stresses sanitation and safety and includes quantity cooking, baking, menu development, and food preparation. School site restaurants and catering opportunities will further enhance front and back–of–the–house skills, as well as restaurant management.

Fashion Design

The Fashion Design program is designed to provide high school students with skills necessary for careers in fashion design, fashion merchandising, costume design, and entrepreneurship. The Fashion Design academy has a rich, hands–on curriculum focusing on design skills and a broad array of garment construction techniques. Students will experience all aspects of garment construction and design, perfecting skills in advanced garment construction, computerized garment design, and creative embroidery design using advanced technology to simulate industry standards.

Finance

The Finance program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for college or careers in business and finance. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial world. Students participate in mentorships, career shadowing, and internship programs that link the resources of business, economics, and finance to education and to the students. Specialized courses in finance are required. Finance is a model program established to promote educational excellence by the National Academy Foundation.

International Spanish Academy

International Spanish Academies (ISA) are Dual Language programs that have signed a collaborative agreement with the Ministry of Education of Spain. This K–12 educational program is carried out within the framework of cooperative activities organized by the Office of Education of Spain in the U.S. and each participating district. The language, history, and culture of Spanish-speaking countries are a major focus of the curriculum. Each student finishing their senior year at an ISA will take the DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language). Due to the sequential nature and the rigor of the language of instruction, students accepted to an International Spanish Academy (ISA) at the high school level should have had three (3) consecutive years of formal Spanish instruction at the middle school level.

Medical Sciences-Pre-Medicine

The Medical Sciences Honors program offers an innovative, integrated learning environment designed to provide the student with the medical skills and training necessary to succeed in postsecondary healthcare career education and/or to successfully transition into the healthcare workforce. This comprehensive program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with intense clinical and laboratory experience. Student clinical rotations are conducted at area hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Clinical clearance, including a background check and drug screening are required prior to entering the clinical setting.