Welcome   to   ELP    Extended   Learning   Program    

  ELP   Mentorship/Internship    Credits   1-3   Grades   9,10,11,12    

The  Extended  Learning  Program  (ELP)  “serves  students  who  require  instruction  and  educational  services  commensurate  with  their  abilities  and  beyond  those  provided  by  the  regular  school  program.”  (Iowa  Code  257.44).  Students  in  the  Ames  High  ELP  program  demonstrate  achievement  or  potential  ability  in  the  following  areas:  general  intellectual  ability,  creative  thinking,  leadership  ability,  visual  and  performing  arts  ability,  and  specific  ability   aptitude.  

Students  may  elect  to  work  with  a  mentor  on  career  development,  learning  skills  and/or  further  investigation  of  the  student’s  interest  area.  The  ELP  internship  matches  students  with  professionals  in  the  community.  Students  work  in  real  world  settings  to  learn  interpersonal  skills   needed   in   the   work   place.   Application   is   required   and   is   accepted  throughout   the   academic   year.    

Opportunities  for  our  students  include  Topical  Seminars,  Independent  Study,  Mentorship  and  Internship,  Acceleration  and  Post   Secondary   Enrollment   Options.  

Iowa  State  University  professors  (mentors)  are  offering  research  internship  experiences  in  engineering  and  the  biological  and  physical  sciences.  Application  for  this  semester­long  offering  occurs in the spring  of  the  previous  academic  year.  Students  will  be  accepted  into  the  program  based  on  mentor  availability  and  student  ability. Students must  be  16  years  of  age  to  participate  in  this  ISU  program.  Transportation  to  and  from  the  research  lab  on  the  ISU  campus  will  be  the  student’s  responsibility.  

Freshmen   ELP   Seminar   Credits   .10   Grade   9  

Freshman  ELP  Seminar  is  a  yearlong  course  meeting  once  a  week  for  qualified  students  identified  for  program  services.  Curricular  topics  include  programming  and  gifted  overviews,  community  building,  autonomous  learning,  academic  planning  and   college   investigations.  

ELP   Independent   Study   Credits   1-2   Grades   9,10,11,12  

The  course  offers  a  self­directed  learning  experience.  The  student  is  given  the  opportunity  to  think  and  conceptualize  at  different  levels.  The  ELP  Seminar  is  designed  to  extend  and  refine  knowledge,  stimulate  curiosity,  and  assist  in  active  learner­directed project work. The student is given the opportunity  to  develop  skills  and  investigate  areas  in­depth  on  an  individual  basis.  A final project is required. The student will contract with the  instructor  on  an  individual  basis  for  project  activities.  Application  is   required   and   is   accepted   throughout   the   academic   year.  

ELP   Senior   Research   Seminar   Credits   1-3   Grade   12  

Seminar  is  based  on  higher  order  research  skills.  Students  will  pursue  an  identified  area  of  interest  and  engage  in  a  research  project  under  the  guidance  of  a  mentor.  The  course  provides  a  structured  framework  in which students may do directed research  and  report  on  their  findings  to  an  interested  group.  Admission  is  by  application.  Students  must  submit  a  recommendation  and  a  research   proposal.   Each   student   will   be   assigned  

   

 

ISU   Partnerships   in   Research   Credits   2   Grades   10,11,12  

ELP   Mini-Seminars   Varies   Grades   9,10,11,12  

Seminars bring people together to exchange ideas and to learn. A variety  of  topics  will  be  offered.  Students  may elect to attend as their schedules  and   interest   allows.  

PSEO   Courses   Varies   Grades   9,10,11,12  

Post  Secondary  Educational  Opportunity  Act  provides  college  course  enrollment  for  qualified  high  school  students. Application is required and  deadlines   are   concurrent   with   the   college   calendar.   The  Postsecondary  Enrollment Options (PSEO) Act, Iowa Code section  261C ,  was  enacted  in  1987  to  promote  rigorous  academic  pursuits  and  provides  college  course  enrollment  for  qualified  high  school students by  enabling  eleventh  and  twelfth  grade  students  to  enroll  part  time  in  nonsectarian  courses  in  eligible  postsecondary  institutions  of  higher  learning  in  Iowa.  A  ninth  or  tenth  grade  student  who  is  identified  as  a  gifted  and  talented  student  according  to  the  school  district's  criteria  and  procedures  may  now  participate  under this Act. The specific purposes of  this  Act  are  to  promote  rigorous  academic  pursuits  and  provide  a  wider  variety  of  options  for  students.  All  ninth  and  tenth  grade  students  must  follow  the  acceleration  process  and  rules.  Students  must  visit  with  the  ELP  Coordinator  for  more  information  and  forms.  Deadlines  are  concurrent   with   those   of   the   ISU   academic   calendar.    

 

   

  ELP   Mentorship/Internship    Credits   1-3   Grades   9,10,11,12    

AP  Statistics  is  available  online.  Application  for  this  yearlong  course  is  required  and  occurs  in  the  spring  of  the  previous  academic  year.  AP  Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics  are  each  semester  courses.  Application  occurs  prior  to  each  semester.    Acceleration    Acceleration  provides  opportunities  for  qualified  students  to  access  advanced  content  and  skills  beyond  the  average  grade  level  curriculum  standards.  This  instruction,  credit  by  examination,  subject­and/or  grade­acceleration,  concurrent  and  dual  enrollment,  or  early  entrance   into   college.    Please  visit  the  Extended  Learning  Program’s  web  page for a  detailed  overview  of  the  district’s  Acceleration  Policy, Process  and   Deadlines.   

http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/Departments/  ELP/ELP.html    For  a  comprehensive  listing  of  AHS  courses,  program  overviews  and  procedural  information,  please  review  the  current  Ames  High  School  Registration  Booklet  available  for  download   at   the   URL   below: 

  http://www.ames.k112.ia.us/AHS/  RegBook.html     

     

         

  ELP   Philosophy  We   believe   that…  •                  C   omprehensive   services   for   the   gifted   and  talented   should   be   an   integral   part   of   the   K­12  experience.  •                 C   urriculums   for   talented   and   gifted   students  should   be   differentiated   in   process,   pace,   depth,  organization   and   expected   outcomes.  •                  H   igh   ability   students   have   social   and  emotional   needs   specific   to   their   talents   that   require  affective   education   and   accommodation.  •                  S   tudents   should   have   structured  opportunities   to   interact   with   peers   of   similar   abilities  and   interests.  •                  I  dentification   of   talented   and   gifted   youth  should   include   multiple,   flexible   and   inclusive  procedures   and   criteria.   Identification   should   reflect  an   awareness   of   cultural   and   economic   diversity.  •                  O   ptimal   programming   for   talented   and   gifted  students   should   include   a  variety   of   educational  options   such   as   classroom   enrichment,   pullouts,  clustering,   independent   study,   mentorships,  advanced   classes,   out   of   school   programs   and  acceleration. 

 

  AHS   ELP   Staff 

 

 

 

Nicole   Kuhns  District   ELP   Director  AHS   ELP   Teacher  District   Office:    817-0633  AHS:    817-0600,   Ext.   0633  nicole.kuhns @ames.k12.ia.us    Julie   Skaar  District   Elementary   Specialist  AHS   ELP   Teacher  AHS:    817-0600,   Ext.   2357  julie.skaar @ames.k12.ia.us    Catherine   Monroe  District   ELP   Secretary  Super   Summer   Secretary  ELP   District   Office:    817-0634  AHS:    817-0600,   Ext.   0634  [email protected]                      It   is   the   policy   of   the   Ames   Community   School   District   to   maintain   a  nondiscriminatory   environment   in   every   aspect   of   the   operation   of   the   District.    The  District   shall   provide   equal   educational   and   employment   opportunities   without  regard   to   color,   sex,   race,   national   origin,   religion,   creed,   age,   marital   status,   sexual  orientation,   gender   identity,   pregnancy,   disability,   or   socioeconomic   status   in   its  educational   programs   and   activities   or   its   employment   and   personnel   policies.    Dr.  Tim   E.   Taylor,   Superintendent,   is   the   reporting   officer   for   affirmative   action,  desegregation,   and   discrimination.    Any   questions   should   be   directed   to:    Dr.   Tim   E.  Taylor,   Educational   Services   Center,   415   Stanton   Ave.,   Ames,   IA   50014.    (515)  268-6610.    Revised   8-23-16 

 

   

Extended  Learning  Program 

 

Ames   High  School    1921   Ames   High   Drive  Ames,   IA    50010  Phone:    515­817­0634  Fax:    515­817­0629  http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/  Departments/ELP/ELP.html 

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