article_snippet.sent: (CNN)Most days, 16-year-old Jason Zobott walks into Huntley High School in suburban Chicago around 7:30 a.m. like any high schooler might.
article_snippet.sent: 16-year-old Jason Zobott is enrolled in Huntley High's blended learning program, which merges Internet-based instruction with a more traditional classroom setting.
article_snippet.sent: Having to work online makes it really accessible to do the work that I have to get done," said Zobott, a top-ranked junior who balances a heavy load of extracurricular activities with schoolwork.
article_snippet.sent: For 16-year-old Zobott, the advantage is time management.
article_snippet.sent: Three of 16-year-old Zobott courses are advanced placement.
article_snippet.sent: 16-year-old Zobott also plays varsity basketball and club soccer and works part time.
article_snippet.sent: The blended learning program helps 16-year-old Zobott better prioritize 16-year-old Zobott busy schedule.
article_snippet.sent: so us have more time during the week to do other things," 16-year-old Zobott said.