Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are ELCA Connect students actually ELCA Students?
Although ELCA Connect students are not a part of the traditional classroom at ELCA, ELCA Connect
students are a part of the ELCA family through this non-traditional approach. ELCA Connect students
complete the ELCA admissions process and an ELCA Connect financial application and enrollment
contract.
2. What are the enrollment options for students in ELCA Connect?
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Students who choose ELCA Connect as their primary mode of education may take a full load of
online classes off campus.
Students not enrolled as a traditional ELCA student may take a part-time load of online classes off
campus.
If a traditional ELCA student desires to take a class not offered within traditional ELCA curricula,
they may take that class in the ELCA Connect program if approved by the Academic Dean.
Students who do not complete classes in the traditional setting with a passing grade may take
advantage of the online classes offered in ELCA Connect as credit recovery.
Students enrolled in the ELCA Connect program for part-time course work may not take classes in
the traditional setting.
3. What are the enrollment dates and the school calendar for ELCA Connect?
ELCA Connect students may enroll at any point during the year. However, there are minimum
enrollment requirements for every course. The minimum enrollment time for a semester course is 10
weeks (2 ½ months). The minimum enrollment time for a full year course is 20 weeks (5 months).
Before enrolling into an ELCA Connect course a student should examine the demo course catalog to
ensure ELCA Connect is the choice for them. There is no refund once enrolled so it’s important to
understand all requirements and expectations up front prior to making a commitment to the course(s)
4. What sort of diploma will ELCA Connect students receive?
Non-ELCA student transcripts are always evaluated to determine which courses transfer into ELCA.
The same will happen for entering ELCA Connect students. A decision will then be made on which
ELCA Connect courses a student will need to take to ensure they are on track for graduation from
ELCA. Once all graduation requirements have been satisfied, students will receive an ELCA diploma.
Graduation requirements are detailed in the ELCA Connect Handbook.
5. How is testing handled for ELCA Connect students?
ELCA Connect students, as stated in the ELCA Connect handbook, will come to ELCA for testing. Please
contact the ELCA Connect director for further questions about this.
6. Will ELCA Connect students be allowed to participate in standardized testing (PSAT, AP
exams, Performance Series Test, Explore, etc.) held at ELCA?
Yes, ELCA Connect students may come on campus for any of the given standardized or placement
testing offered at ELCA. Applicable fees apply.
7. What extracurricular activities can an ELCA Connect student be a part of and how
does participation work?
Full-time students enrolled in ELCA Connect taking classes online may participate in ELCA sports programs and
marching band. Procedures for try outs and training for sports and the marching band programs will apply for
ELCA Connect students just as with traditional students. ELCA Connect students will come to campus after
regular school hours to participate in practices and games for these activities. ELCA Connect students may also
take private music (piano, guitar) and voice lessons at ELCA. ELCA mission trip opportunities are also open to
ELCA Connect students. Part-time students must pay applicable fees in order to participate in extracurricular
activities. See the Costs and Fees document and contact the ELCA Connect director for more information on
these opportunities.
8. Can international students participate in ELCA Connect?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer international students admission into ELCA Connect at this
time.