Konocti Unified Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) & After School Programs (ASP)

“Expanded Learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. 

Konocti Unified strives to provide expanded learning opportunities and after school programming that is pupil-centered, results-driven, and includes community partners. We complement, but do  not replicate, learning activities in the regular school day and year, by offering opportunities to engage pupils in enrichment, play, nutrition, and other developmentally appropriate activities. 

Program funds are made available by the California Department of Education, Expanded Learning division.

Program Elements
Each after school and expanded learning program offers a daily schedule that includes, but is not limited to:

• Nutrition (Supper meal)
• Academic/Homework Support
• Recreation/physical movement
• Enrichment activities

Operating Days & Hours
Konocti Unified offers after school care at the following locations during the 180-day school year:

Burns Valley School
Regular Day: 2:20 pm - 5:15 pm
Minimum Day: 12:45 pm - 5:15 pm

East Lake School
Regular Day: 2:35 pm - 5:30 pm
Minimum Day: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Lower Lake Elementary
Regular Day: 2:20 pm - 5:15 pm
Minimum Day: 12:35 pm - 5:15 pm 

Pomo School
Regular Day: 2:05 pm - 5:00 pm
Minimum Day: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

Konocti Unified also offers up to 9 hours of programming and care for at least 30 non-school-days during intersession and summer school periods. Please contact your school’s site administrator for more information on how to sign your student up for these programs.

Enrollment & Registration
If you are interested in enrolling your student, please email Megan Handy, Director of Extended Learning, at megan.handy@konoctiusd.org or call 707-994-6475 ext. 3217. Please include your student's name, grade, and enrolled elementary school site.

Contact Information

BURNS VALLEY SCHOOL
Lora Anderson
After School Site Lead
​​​​​(707) 533-5193
lora.anderson@konoctiusd.org

EAST LAKE SCHOOL
Samantha Blackmun
After School Site Lead
(707) 900-8273
samantha.blackmun@konoctiusd.org

LOWER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Kelly Benfante
After School Site Lead
(707) 349-9335
kelly.benfante@konoctiusd.org

POMO SCHOOL
Teresa Bettencourt
After School Site Lead
(707) 349-9941
teresa.bettencourt@konoctiusd.org

Konocti Unified Expanded Learning Opportunities Plan
Please click here for access to the district’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan Guide.

About Agriculture & Natural Resources Pathway

Lower Lake FFA provides education in 4 different areas of agriculture. They are all CTE pathways.

1. Floral Design
2. Horticulture
3. Ag Mechanics
4. Animal Science.

Ornamental horticulture workers are involved in the development, production, and maintenance of nursery, landscaping, and floral industry-related products. Necessary knowledge of related areas includes plant identification, plant physiology, soil science, and plant reproduction, as well as landscaping design, installation, and maintenance.

Along with classwork, there is an opportunity for students to raise animals for fair and to attend events outside of the classroom. There are Leadership Conferences, regional activities, and the beloved State Convention. Students will benefit from competition as well. Lower Lake FFA participates in Public Speaking, Opening / Closing Ceremonies, and Floral Competition.

Lower Lake FFA is a student-run organization that does a lot of community service here locally and have a lot of fun doing so. We serve at dinners for the Lower Lake Community Action Agency and we attend Wreath's Across America Every year. We celebrate FFA Week with an animal day every year. FFA is a lot of fun, we travel a lot and you will make lifelong memories.

Contact

Kimberly Olsen
Ag Instructor
(707) 994-6471 ext 2740
kimberly.olsen@konoctiusd.org

Terrie Johnson
Ag Instructor
(707) 994-6471 ext 2742
terrie.johnson@konoctiusd.org

Sequence of Courses

Agriculture Business Pathway

• Intro to Agricultural Business
• Intermediate Agricultural Business
• Advanced Agriculture Business (Grades 11-12) (Capstone)

Animal Sciences Pathway

• Intro to Animal Sciences
• Intermediate Animal Sciences
• Advanced Animal Sciences (Grades 11-12) (Capstone)

Ornamental Horticulture Pathway

• Intro to Ornamental Horticulture
• Intermediate Ornamental Horticulture
• Advanced Ornamental Horticulture (Grades 11-12) (Capstone)

Floral Design Pathway

• Intro to Floral Design
• Intermediate Floral Design
• Advanced Floral Design (Grades 11-12) (Capstone)

About Associated Student Body (ASB)

This group of students is responsible for approving all expenditures and activities on campus. Students can join ASB through the high school leadership class. This program meets daily with Raya Yapelli.

Eligibility

High school students: Grades 9-12.

Contact

Raya Yapelli
ASB Leader
(707) 994-6471
raya.yapelli@konoctiusd.org

Tara Downey
ASB Bookkeeper
(707) 994-6471 ext. 2785
tara.downey@konoctiusd.org

About Upward Bound

We are a Federally funded program that began in the Civil Rights era of the Great Society implemented by Lyndon B Johnson.

We are a college-going program for first-generation and low-income students and include a 21st Century Education focus on social and environmental justice, media literacy, and a commitment to critical thinking and dialogue.

We are a daily elective, with weekend workshops/field trips and a mandatory six week summer program.

We believe that Education is transformational.

Eligibility

Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for participation in the Upward Bound program.

Contact

Jaime Ochoa Moreno
Outreach Manager/Teacher
(707) 461-9488
ochoamor@sonoma.edu