Did you know that you can take charge of your learning, customize your path, add variety to your high school education AND earn credits toward your CHS diploma? Extended Learning Opportunities, or ELO’s as they are called across NH, are on the rise in the public education setting as districts, parents and students express a desire for creative methods of preparing the next generation for the rapidly-changing future that they face after graduation. An ELO places a student in a “real-world” setting with real-world expectations, and offers coaching and mentorship from both the school ELO Coordinator and a community partner to assist the student in gaining important skills that will translate beyond the classroom. All ELO's require strong student self-direction and follow a path based on individual interests and goals. An ELO creates an environment for learning with access to levels of mastery and skill sets that may not be attainable within the traditional classroom. An ELO provides elective credits toward a diploma, but far more important than that, the ELO encourages personal growth, preparation and real-world experience for the next stage of a student’s life.
As the ELO Coordinator at CHS, I am very excited to plan and develop ELO's with students. My role is to encourage their creativity and assist the students in crafting their unique ELO, following the CHS parameters for elective credit. I am here to facilitate placements with businesses and other field professionals in the Concord area, and to ensure that the CHS competencies are met within their experience. I work alongside the student to ensure that they are well supported as they explore the world outside of CHS and plan for their future.
ELO’s let students take action toward their hopes and dreams. We know that motivation and self-direction stem from genuine interest. The ELO is designed to capture this inner drive and propel the student forward as a unique individual. An Extended Learning Opportunity is an important first step toward the bright future that we wish for all of our students at Concord High. Please come by to talk and learn more!
Jessamyn Rockwell - ELO Coordinator - Office of Opportunities
**Located in Orange Carpet Area, near Main Street!**