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Lea Toombs

Department Lead: Lea Toombs
Room: P8
Phone: Ext. 284
toombsl@pvpusd.k12.ca.us

English Course Descriptions

PVHS Writing Manual


Ms. Toombs has taught English at Palos Verdes High School since 2004. She teaches English 2 and English 2 Honors, however she has also taught English 1, English 4, and English 4 AP. Her professional experiences include English Department Lead, WASC Organization Focus Lead, as well as being an active member of School Site Council and the Diversity Committee. She is also the club advisor for National English Honors Society and Cupcakes for a Cause. Ms. Toombs has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Studio Arts and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Currently, she is attending LMU and earning an Administrative Credential. Ms. Toombs is delighted to be a part of the Palos Verdes High School faculty and looks forward to welcoming prospective students. Go Sea Kings!

Writing Program
This methodology allows English teachers and all students at PVHS to have a common language when discussing and writing essays.

Senior Project
Senior Project is an English 4 requirement that allows students the opportunity to demonstrate the essentials of research and critical thinking. Students will select a topic of study and complete fieldwork, a research paper, and a presentation. The presentation celebrates the project before a review board of teachers, parents, and community members. More information...

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses
PVHS offers English 1-3 Honors and English 3 Language AP and English 4 Literature AP.

National English Honors Society
The National English Honors Society (NEHS) is a national organization exclusively for high school students and faculty who, in the field of English, exhibit high standards of academic excellence.