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FAQs

What is the Edmonds eLearning Academy (EeLA)?

Edmonds eLearning Academy is a fully accredited comprehensive public high school in the Edmonds School District. Just like any other school in the district, EeLA teachers are local certificated Edmonds teachers. We serve both part-time and full-time students.

How do I apply to the Edmonds eLearning Academy?

Go to Enrollment. You will see the link to our application and the steps for applying. Make an appointment to talk to your current counselor about your plans to take Edmonds eLearning Academy class(es), if you haven't already.

When should I transfer to Edmonds eLearning Academy?

Edmonds eLearning Academy has open enrollment all year long. Though it is recommended that students transfer at the quarter or semester marks, so they can bring as much credit with them as possible. Please refer to the Edmonds School District Academic Calendar for those dates.

What if I am a student who lives outside the Edmonds School District?

Go to the ESD Transferring To/From Another District website for information and forms.  

Would I be Full-time or Part-time at eLearning?
  • Part-time students are still participating in courses at a neighborhood school in the Edmonds School District. Their courses are requested by the student’s neighborhood school counselor and the student is planning to graduate from their neighborhood school. Part-time eLearning is not available to students registered in other school districts.
  • Full-time students are not attending any other Edmonds School District schools and are planning to graduate with an Edmonds eLearning Academy diploma. Students that are taking the majority of their classes at eLearning AND participating in the following programs are still considered full-time eLearning students:
    • Intra-District VOC programs 
    • SnoIsle programs
    • Running Start
  • Full-time eLearning students can take courses that are not offered at eLearning at a neighborhood school with Administrative approval (ex:  orchestra, band, drama, etc). Full-time students can also participate in sports and social activities at their neighborhood school with approval from the Administrator of that school.
Are Edmonds eLearning Academy courses free?

We are part of the Edmonds School District, therefore students are not required to pay for a course if it is within the six period school day. 

Are Edmonds eLearning Academy courses completely online?

Yes, our courses and materials are online. Additionally, we have a the Campus Resource Center which is open every Monday-Thursday from 11-4pm and virtually via how HelpHub. Reach out to your eLearning teacher for support connecting with the HelpHub. Our learning center is staffed by our highly qualified teachers to help our students be successful and for instructional purposes. 

How do I know if asynchronous online learning is right for me?
  • Are you self-motivated?
  • Organized?
  • Willing to ask for help?
  • Have basic computer skills?
  • Can you read for information?
  • Enjoy learning in different ways?
  • Competent communicating via email?

If you can say yes to all of the above, then Edmonds eLearning Academy might be the right choice!

What type of computer skills do I need?

  • Students need basic computer skills.

  • Familiarity with using Chrome

  • Ability to use the internet using a browser.

  • An email address and ability to use email as a communication system.

  • Ability to use word processing systems.

How many courses can I take through Edmonds eLearning Academy at one time?

For Part Time - We recommend that a student begins with one course at a time if they are new to online learning. Once a student is more comfortable, they can decide with their counselor if more courses should be added to their EeLA schedule. Remember if students are working at a quicker pace they can complete a course ahead of schedule and begin their next class.

Full-Time students usually take a full course load of 6 courses per semester and are expected to work 30 hours each week on courses.  

How do Edmonds eLearning Academy courses compare with traditional high school courses?

Online courses are as rigorous, if not more so, than traditional high school courses. The reason? Students’ must be self-disciplined, willing to ask for help when needed, a self-manager, and well organized. Edmonds eLearning Academy has highly qualified teachers who will work with students weekly via zoom in the form of labs, email, Zoom, or telephone to offer feedback, teach students difficult concepts, work through problems they might be having, and to check for understanding. Our teachers offer virtual workshops using thematic lessons for students who wish to have a deeper understanding of specific topics and to collaborate with other students on solving issues and problems. Our students must meet with a teacher weekly via the above methods for instructional purposes. 

How long do I have to complete my online learning courses?

All eLearning courses are to be completed in the semester in which they are started. Traditional courses (not credit recovery) are designed to take a semester to complete, but some you can complete early. Credit Recovery classes are designed for students to complete them within about five weeks.

Do online courses via eLearning mean I get to work at my own pace?

Edmonds eLearning courses are online and available 24 hours a day/7 days a week, including holidays. However, there is a minimum pace all students must meet. Due dates are set and must be met to show success in Edmonds eLearning. Students have flexibility to determine their own daily schedule, but we expect all students to complete all their assigned work for each course they take at EeLA. Students can always work ahead of schedule just not behind schedule. If a student completes a course ahead of schedule, they can sign up for their next course and they do not necessarily have to wait until the quarter or semester break.

What if I am interested in attending EeLA full-time?

Students that are full-time with Edmonds eLearning are expected to interact with all their online courses daily.  Where our school is asynchronous, meaning students can do course work at any time during the day or on the weekends. However, students will still be expected to interact with all their courses each day to maintain progress. Students will need to work very closely with their course calendar and their Edmonds School District teacher to maintain progress in order to complete courses on-time. This is extremely important to the success of our students. Full-time students should contact their to discuss full time status and enrollment.

  • 9th, 10th, and 12th Grade Student Counselor: Jamie Regis  
  • 7th, 8th, and 11th Grade Student Counselor: Katie McCain

New full time students will be required to meet with our counselors to create a graduation plan and to discuss the expectations of being a full time student.