Students at Etowah are not allowed to leave campus during the school day. Teachers are posted at some exits, the campus cops monitor he crosswalk, yet every day most juniors and seniors leave campus without consequence. Why?  

Work-based learning is a program that helps students combine school work and real work–a paying job.  

“I am excited for this opportunity to make more money but also graduate in time ” Salome Rodriguez, junior, said.  

This program allows students with internships or paid jobs to leave one or two hours earlier than the normal school day in order to work. 

Every pay period, students have to provide pay stubs and an evaluation from their supervisors to prove they are actually working. 

However, if a student has an unpaid internship, David Dunn, the work-based learning supervisor, will choose a time to observe the student at work.  

“I love work release. I feel like I have more freedom” Inna Lusick, junior, said. 

The objective of this program is to let juniors and seniors build skills when working that are not based in the classroom such as money management or furthering your education in your career path. 

Work Based Learning is a program to look into if balancing work and school all day is too much. Dunn is upstairs in the 6000 building and specializes in careers and getting students ready to graduate.