Answer:
describing mica area high school, leo says it "was not exactly a hotbed of nonconformity."
what does leo mean by this?
i believe leo means his school wasn't very well known for being unique, or having an individualistic vibe. everyone would conform to the regular clothing, way of talking, way of walking, if you will lol. no one was different from another person.
what does it mean to conform to something?
to "conform" to something would mean to basically match the norm of something. whether it be attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, etc. that might mean being like minded to others, to politics, or just group "norms". conforming means that you guide your interactions with others, if that makes sense.
using contextual clues from the paragraph, explain the meaning of this word-- and of leo's observations about MAHS. why is this statement important to understanding the excerpt?
sorry about this one, but unless i have the paragraph, i'm unable to answer the question for you. if you could attach it in your answer or the comments, i could try to figure it out for you. if you're not able to, i wish you the best of luck on it ! happy testing :D