Work Based Learning (WBL) Program
Students interested in a WBL course should register for six classes plus a Student Prep class. To register for WBL, please see your counselor in the week before school starts.
Work Based Learning (WBL): Training
Register for an alternate classWork Based Learning (WBL): Training
PREREQUISITE: See Counselor *GRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None
Students will develop career awareness and knowledge of the world of work. Topics include job acquisition, money management, job safety, career exploration, post-secondary planning, and daily living skills/issues. This course is a prerequisite for any other WBL course and students will earn one elective credit for successful completion.
Work Based Learning (WBL):On The Job
Register for an alternate classWork Based Learning (WBL):On The Job
PREREQUISITE: Concurrently enrolled in or successful completion of WBL Training; see counselor *GRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None Students are released from school to work in the community after attending school for a minimum of five hours daily, fulfilling the requirements for academic and related instruction. Students will receive one credit for successful employment/internship, working a minimum of 10 hours per week or 85 hours per semester. Students will receive two credits for successful employment/internship, working a minimum of 170 hours per semester. Student progress is evaluated by both employer and teacher coordination and graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. Transportation to job sites (within city limits) is provided by the high school.
Work Based Learning (WBL):Genesys Works Intern
Register for an alternate class PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in WBL Training S1 and S2; application only *GRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: NoneWork Based Learning (WBL):Genesys Works Intern
Students will participate in a full year internship program through Genesys Works and be placed at an area corporation. Students will be required to participate and graduate from a summer training program and enroll in WBL Training concurrently throughout the year. This class will be graded Pass/No Credit and students will receive two elective credits for successful completion. Students must be on track to graduate to apply for this program.
Options at EHS
Options at EHS
PREREQUISITE: Application *GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: TBDOUT OF CLASS WORK: FEE: None
Options at Edina High School is a school within Edina High School designed to provide an alternate educational experience for students who have fallen significantly behind in their graduation plan. Students must qualify for this State Approved Alternative Learning Program, and can seek more information through their EHS counselor. Options provides a flexible, smaller learning environment in which instruction is personalized and the student experience is unique to their needs. Students receive instruction by highly qualified teachers who monitor progress closely and allow students to work at their own pace toward established social, emotional and academic learning goals.