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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another difference between Herndon and Langley.  Seniors at Langley have the option to do Langley Leap during their senior year.

an exclusive set of top students will be selected for internship programs.

Selection of Students: A senior is eligible for the Langley Leap Senior Internships if she/he meets ALL of the following criteria. A maximum of 100 students will be selected in the year.  They will be not be in school and excused from all school work.

The rest of the bottom feeders will not participate and will remain in class while your star student will get to work at your neighbor's daddy's firm for 10 days.  The bottom feeders will be reminded everyday why they are bottom feeders and destined to their natural place in society.

I don't think Herndon provides the opportunity to display and share the over achievements of your child like Langley does.

Brought to you by a proud Langley parent.
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I'm also a proud Langley parent and let me set you straight on a few facts.  My DC will be participating in the Langley Leap program, and it won't be at a "neighbor's daddy's firm".  Here are the qualifications for participation:

[i]The Langley Leap
2013-14

Description of Program:  Eligible seniors will participate in a 10-day internship in local businesses, schools, and community service organizations in our area.  This experience will benefit students in numerous ways:  to help them explore a possible area of interest in college, to provide tangible experience putting academic interests in action in a non-academic setting, and, for some, to have a chance to give time and effort to organizations that need both.

Tentative Timing of Senior Experience:  Last week of May and first weeks of June.  These dates will be finalized after graduation week activities are determined.

Selection of Students:  [b]A senior is eligible for the Langley Leap Senior Internships if she/he meets ALL of the following criteria[/b].  
1.	[b]A 2.75 cumulative GPA at 7th semester.  Students must have a C or higher as a cumulative grade in each class at the end of the third quarter.[/b]2.	No more than three (3) excused absences during the third quarter or three (3) excused absences during the fourth quarter until the internship starts, excluding school-related activities and two (2) days allotted for college visits.  
3.	Teachers’ signatures and the senior class principal’s signature to show that student is in good standing regarding attendance, discipline, and grades.
4.	Completes Langley Leap Application Packet (available February 2014).
5.	Attends Ethics Day Forum.
Grading:  Students will complete classes by the time the internships start.   A student’s final grade for each class will be the determined by the grades achieved up to the point of the internship.  Langley Leap seniors will be exempt from all final exams.[/i]

I don't think having [b]a minimum 2.75 cum. GPA [/b]is really asking too much in the way of eligibility, do you?  If your child's GPA is less than that, don't you think they should be in class, taking the finals, and trying to improve their grades?

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