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Snowboarding, Skiing, and Tubing in Reno

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By Karla Tapia & Osvaldo Herrera
For the second consecutive year, Mr. Truong planned a snowboarding trip to Reno, Nevada, where he (along with other staff) took a selected few of students to enjoy Reno and have fun in the snow. We (the students) spent three days and two nights in Reno and were able [...]

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The LPS Showcase: The Students and Talents; Huge Success of the First Talent Showcase

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By Joseph Fernandes and Ranfis Villatoro
This is a transcript of a students’ podcast:
This is Ranfis Villatoro, and Joseph Fernandes, with the story on the showcase at LPS SJ which occurred on Friday, January 10th. The showcase was an opportunity for the students of LPS to show off some of their incredible talents and skills, and [...]

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WASC’s Importance

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Many of you have questions like “What is WASC and why  is WASC so important?” Two years ago, LPS San Jose went through several processes in order to get the three year WASC accreditation that we later received. From the beginning of the 2008 school year until  around the end of January, beginning  of February 2009, [...]

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LPS- Changes Over the Years

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Leadership Public Schools in East San Jose (or LPS) has seen and felt changes ever since the school opened back in 2004.  Since the school has opened in 2004 it has had its increase in students. LPS has also moved from place to place, initially located next to Mount Pleasant High School. After a year at that site, [...]

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