Types of ELOs

Advanced Study

Advanced Study allows students to explore an area of interest beyond levels that we offer here at MHS. This could be because you've exhausted all courses in a particular thread, or because the course is not offered here. This may require a MHS mentor to facilitate the credit. 

Potential Example: A student wants to take AP Physics II or AP Latin, even if we don't offer the course at MHS. This could also be outside learning such as a long family trip to a unique destination.  These could also be certification courses taken at a college or other community entity.

Career Exploration

Student can utilize an ELO to explore a specific career, or a career cluster. These will include job shadows, but will also include interviews and research elements. This may require a community mentor to facilitate the learning.

Potential Example: If you are interested in a career in law, you might do an exploration in law enforcement, a laywer's office, or a courthouse.

Independent Study/Coursework

This is best suited for students who wanted to take a specific course but, due to scheduling conflicts, was unable to take a class. This will require a MHS Mentor to facilitate the credit.

Potential Example: If you wanted to take AP Spanish (usually offered in 1 period only) and that conflicts with another course that only has 1 period, you could choose to do one via ELO.

Internship

These are temporary, unpaid positions where a student can work with a professional in a chosen career field. Internships are a fantastic way to earn real-world experience in specific fields. They also look great on college admissions when the internship aligns with a students academic and professional goals. This will require either a MHS or Community mentor.

Potential Example: If you want to go to Law School, you could intern with a criminal or civil law firm to not only see if it's a good fit, but also begin the process of learning and advancing your knowledge before college. 

Project-Based Learning

This topic allows students to work alone, or in groups, to solve scientific, academic, or social questions. These are complex, real-world issues and requires students to draw on other fields and previous learning. These will almost always require a partner that has matching, specialized skills or training. This will require either a MHS or Community mentor.

Potential Example: FIRST Robotics, or a community service project that requires organizing and community approval, etc. An Eagle Scout project could also fit here.