WHAT IS ELO?
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES!
MANY Expanded Learning Opportunities AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS
The Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Office has been in the business of student-centered learning for years now. Over the summer, the ELO team facilitated several individual and group ELO programs with Woonsocket High School students in need of credit, portfolio work, and simply in need of new challenges. The partnership created between the Woonsocket Fire Department and WHS students over the summer served as a spark to provide even more programming for students this school year--so to speak. Since then, the ELO Offices' programming has been in full-swing with students enrolled in opportunities that get them working with RISD art students, URI pharmacy students, Brown medical students, and even officers and detectives in the Woonsocket Police Department. It's been a whirlwind year so far and the office is constantly thinking of new ways to engage students with alternative learning experiences.
Recently, several students took part in an ELO field trip to the New Balance headquarters in Lawrence, MA. Students had the opportunity to chat with sneaker designers, tour the facilities, and learn about the footwear/apparel industry. Also, ELO has taken the initiative to start a new school group--the Organization for Latin-American Students (OLAS)--which meets every Wednesday in Room 321, and wishes to engage the school and the Woonsocket community in bilingual learning and multicultural activities.
ELO would like to add that our doors are always open to eager, ambitious students looking to better themselves. If there is a career field or program that you might be interested in, and as long as you're willing to put in the work, ELO will make it their business to help you make connections and have a unique, fun, learning experience! So stop by, say hi, ask questions, and get to know what we do in ELO!"
Recently, several students took part in an ELO field trip to the New Balance headquarters in Lawrence, MA. Students had the opportunity to chat with sneaker designers, tour the facilities, and learn about the footwear/apparel industry. Also, ELO has taken the initiative to start a new school group--the Organization for Latin-American Students (OLAS)--which meets every Wednesday in Room 321, and wishes to engage the school and the Woonsocket community in bilingual learning and multicultural activities.
ELO would like to add that our doors are always open to eager, ambitious students looking to better themselves. If there is a career field or program that you might be interested in, and as long as you're willing to put in the work, ELO will make it their business to help you make connections and have a unique, fun, learning experience! So stop by, say hi, ask questions, and get to know what we do in ELO!"
ELO SPRING PROGRAMS
After an exciting and busy fall, ELO is looking forward to spring! We've got 5 new program offerings. Please check out our attached spring handout for more details! Please do not hesitate to reach out for any questions concerning the offerings. We continue to appreciate all of the WHS and WACTC Faculty and Staff for supporting and promoting these opportunities!
Spring Programs
(refer to handout for more details)
Cosmetology
Join us to explore the exciting career opportunities in Cosmetology, Barbering and Make-Up Artistry. ELO has partnered with Rob Roy Academy in Woonsocket to learn directly from students in this field. Students are eligible to receive 1 elective credit.
RISD Art and Design
Join us for an exciting semester with Rhode Island School of Design’s after school art program through Project Open Door (POD). The instructor will teach a class on topics such as digital photography, drawing and painting, or printmaking. Specific topics of each semester will be announced closer to the start date. Students are eligible to receive 1 Art elective credit.
Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)
OLAS is a group devoted to promoting diversity and culture awareness, especially that of Latin-American and Hispanic students within Woonsocket High School. Our goal is to aid students in need of resources, empower youth leaders, and create insightful, well-rounded community members. Students are eligible to receive portfolio pieces through participation.
Millennials Take the Vote! (MTV)
Are you interested in learning more about your government when it comes to the voting and elections process? In MTV, students will have the opportunity to learn about civic and community engagement and gain first-hand knowledge of the skills it takes to become an advocate and a leader. Students are eligible to receive 1 elective credit
Healthy Lifestyles
Learn how to balance the mind, body and spirit through holistic training. Practice setting realistic goals and maintaining focus on meeting them. Facilitated by the RI Dept. of Health. Students are eligible to receive1 elective Health credit.
Street Law
If you are at all interested in Criminal Law, this is for you! What should or should not be a crime? What happens before, during and after an arrest? We will discuss these questions and much more during this important ELO for anyone interested in the Criminal Justice system. Students are eligible to receive 1 elective Humanities credit
Woonsocket Athletic Training Team
Being a member of WATT gives students the opportunity to learn about health sciences, personal fitness, sports medicine, and athletic training. WATT also partners with local organizations to explore various careers in the health sciences.
Spring Programs
(refer to handout for more details)
Cosmetology
Join us to explore the exciting career opportunities in Cosmetology, Barbering and Make-Up Artistry. ELO has partnered with Rob Roy Academy in Woonsocket to learn directly from students in this field. Students are eligible to receive 1 elective credit.
RISD Art and Design
Join us for an exciting semester with Rhode Island School of Design’s after school art program through Project Open Door (POD). The instructor will teach a class on topics such as digital photography, drawing and painting, or printmaking. Specific topics of each semester will be announced closer to the start date. Students are eligible to receive 1 Art elective credit.
Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)
OLAS is a group devoted to promoting diversity and culture awareness, especially that of Latin-American and Hispanic students within Woonsocket High School. Our goal is to aid students in need of resources, empower youth leaders, and create insightful, well-rounded community members. Students are eligible to receive portfolio pieces through participation.
Millennials Take the Vote! (MTV)
Are you interested in learning more about your government when it comes to the voting and elections process? In MTV, students will have the opportunity to learn about civic and community engagement and gain first-hand knowledge of the skills it takes to become an advocate and a leader. Students are eligible to receive 1 elective credit
Healthy Lifestyles
Learn how to balance the mind, body and spirit through holistic training. Practice setting realistic goals and maintaining focus on meeting them. Facilitated by the RI Dept. of Health. Students are eligible to receive1 elective Health credit.
Street Law
If you are at all interested in Criminal Law, this is for you! What should or should not be a crime? What happens before, during and after an arrest? We will discuss these questions and much more during this important ELO for anyone interested in the Criminal Justice system. Students are eligible to receive 1 elective Humanities credit
Woonsocket Athletic Training Team
Being a member of WATT gives students the opportunity to learn about health sciences, personal fitness, sports medicine, and athletic training. WATT also partners with local organizations to explore various careers in the health sciences.
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHS SUBMITTED BY ANDRES RODRIGUEZ
ELO FIELD TRIP TO NEW BALANCE HEADQUARTERS OCTOBER 15
Thursday, October 15 Karen Barbosa, director of ELO, Expanded Learning Opportunities, took a field trip with students to the New Balance Headquarters in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The trip was open to students that are interested in sneaker or apparel design. They met with designers and discussed the industry. The field trip was all day and at no cost.
Speaking to one of the students, Justis O'Connor, that attended this field trip he gave me some details on what he thought of his experience to the shoe factory. In the New Balance Headquarters there are many machines and science labs to make sure the shoes are good and comfortable for customers to wear, if the company messes up on a shoe they MUST throw it away and start all over. Chris Ramirez said, "It was an inspiring field trip. It let me know about what opportunities are available for me in my future as a designer."
Written by Germani Jarrie, Class of 2019
Speaking to one of the students, Justis O'Connor, that attended this field trip he gave me some details on what he thought of his experience to the shoe factory. In the New Balance Headquarters there are many machines and science labs to make sure the shoes are good and comfortable for customers to wear, if the company messes up on a shoe they MUST throw it away and start all over. Chris Ramirez said, "It was an inspiring field trip. It let me know about what opportunities are available for me in my future as a designer."
Written by Germani Jarrie, Class of 2019
Mrs. Barbosa, ELO Advisor
ELO stands for Expanded Learning Opportunities. ELO helps students design their own course for credit, based on their personal interest, supported by an Industry Mentor (expert in the field) and a Teacher of Record (expert in the classroom). Think of ELO as part Internship, part Independent Study, that builds skills in the areas of creative problem-solving, research, innovation, flexibility, networking, and leadership.
Students who are interested in ELO can stop by the office anytime between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meeting times for ELO projects occur during out-of-school time: after-school, evenings, weekends - based on what is best for the student and the mentor. Students who chose to enroll in ELO do need to attend a handful of workshops that take place on Friday's after school.
Students come to ELO if they are need additional credits to graduate or advance to the next grade level and/or if they are interested in learning more about a particular topic, especially if they think it might be a future career. Examples of individual ELOs are: The Origins of Writing, Boxing, Female Entrepreneurship, Film Studies, Modeling, and Business Ownership. Examples of group ELOs are: Police, Fire Fighting, Pharmacy, Art, Medicine, and Korean.
ELO customizes all student learning experiences so students learn what they want to learn while also meeting requirements to earn a credit.
We are not a club, so we don't have officers, per se. But, we will soon be hiring former ELOers to assist in the office and are in the midst of developing peer mentors.
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ELO stands for Expanded Learning Opportunities. ELO helps students design their own course for credit, based on their personal interest, supported by an Industry Mentor (expert in the field) and a Teacher of Record (expert in the classroom). Think of ELO as part Internship, part Independent Study, that builds skills in the areas of creative problem-solving, research, innovation, flexibility, networking, and leadership.
Students who are interested in ELO can stop by the office anytime between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meeting times for ELO projects occur during out-of-school time: after-school, evenings, weekends - based on what is best for the student and the mentor. Students who chose to enroll in ELO do need to attend a handful of workshops that take place on Friday's after school.
Students come to ELO if they are need additional credits to graduate or advance to the next grade level and/or if they are interested in learning more about a particular topic, especially if they think it might be a future career. Examples of individual ELOs are: The Origins of Writing, Boxing, Female Entrepreneurship, Film Studies, Modeling, and Business Ownership. Examples of group ELOs are: Police, Fire Fighting, Pharmacy, Art, Medicine, and Korean.
ELO customizes all student learning experiences so students learn what they want to learn while also meeting requirements to earn a credit.
We are not a club, so we don't have officers, per se. But, we will soon be hiring former ELOers to assist in the office and are in the midst of developing peer mentors.
WebSite.Content.HowWeWork.doc