Parents

Information

Your child is about to begin working on an Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO). Below is a little more information about what an ELO is (and is not) and what the roles and responsibilities are for all involved.

Please feel free to reach out with any other questions or concerns.

ELO Handbook

What is an ELO?

The ELO Program at Kennett High School is an opportunity for students to explore and receive credit for extended learning activities outside the traditional classroom. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Internships
Work co-ops
Job shadows
Community service
Independent Study
VLACs courses
Running Start courses
College courses

The granting of credit is based on students’ successfully demonstrating mastery of the identified competencies as approved by certified personnel. ELOs have four general components:

Research
Reflection
Product
Presentation

ELO’s ARE:

Student driven based on student interests
Rigorous
Career experiences in addition to the required academic classes
Structured; students must follow specific guidelines and expectations at school and business site to obtain credit
Available to students throughout the year

ELO's ARE NOT:

Intended to be an easy way for students to achieve credit
Always held within school hours