Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Choir

The ASB/Leadership class runs the activities and events at Leland. Class commissioners, class officers, and ASB officers all contribute to uniting Leland High School and organizing over 30 events each year, Rallies, Dances, Talent Show, Mr. GQ, Career Week, Wellness Week, Spirit Weeks, and more! ASB is dedicated to planning, advertising, and hosting events that cater to individuals of all interest groups, and acts as a liaison between the admin, clubs, teachers, and students. There are two Leadership classes (3rd period and 4th period) in which students learn valuable leadership and life skills such as how to write a resume or how to create a budget in addition to organizing school events. Leland students of all backgrounds and interests—whether it be art, school spirit, or student recognition—are welcomed and encouraged to join the class. Students in the Leadership program are required to work at least 20 ASB-specific service hours in first semester and 25 hours in second semester to earn full credit.

The selection process is based on applications and interviews. No prior leadership experience is necessary.
*Freshmen: you must be selected as a class commissioner before you run for class officer.

ASB Interest Form

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Drama Department

Advanced Drama

This course is offered by semester (students can add/drop mid-year) and centers around the school production(s) each semester. Students interested in acting can audition to be in the fall play, student directed shorts, or the spring musical. Students interested in being part of crew pick specialties and receive hands-on training led by student leaders. This class is designed to extend skills introduced in Drama 1-2, such as acting, scene development, directing, and technical theater, but can be taken on its own (no prerequisite).

Applications are not required to add the class to your schedule. However, students must fill out a fresh cast or crew application at the beginning of each semester as part of the class contract.

The Charger Account is Leland’s nationally-recognized, student-run newspaper! Staff writers, page editors, photographers, media creators and artists all contribute in producing monthly issues that cover topics ranging from community news to entertainment. The Charger Account reaches 3,200 students and community members monthly, and there are numerous leadership opportunities involved, including (but not limited to) Page Editor, Editor-in-Chief, Photo Director, Art Director, and Media Manager.
Journalism Application

Leland Speech and Debate is an official member of the National Speech and Debate Association, the governing arm of forensics for secondary education. Through this organization, the team has consistently ranked among the best in the nation and is first in the nation this year and last. Participation in speech and debate does not conflict with other school activities. Practice sessions are available weekdays into evening hours and on Saturdays and Sundays. The team does not have a “star-system.” Coaching and participation in tournaments are open to all students who display effort and focus. Leland students must compete in two of the following categories - either two public speaking categories, or one speech and one debate category in at least three tournaments per semester to earn full credit. Leland Speech and Debate also has extensive community involvement. Leland Speech students work with Bret Harte and Burnett Middle Schools, and Lowell and Horace Mann Elementary Schools.
Selection for the Speech and Debate class Dramatic interpretation is based on applications. No prior experience in speech and debate is necessary and we do not hold auditions for acceptance into the class.

Returning Members Application should be emailed here.

Prospective new members (incoming freshmen, transfers, etc.), can find an application here.

The new student application has three parts: the application itself, a video upload, and a teacher recommendation.  All three can be emailed to lsdapplications2425@gmail.combefore our internal deadline for processing.  We have set an internal deadline for both of these on March 8th, 2024.

Selection for Yearbook is based on applications and interviews with the department teams. We are looking for strong writers, photographers, designers and marketing team members. Writing and photo samples are requested for these departments. Yearbook is a repeatable class for (F) A-G credit. Applications are as follows:

Advanced Yearbook