INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students in grades 10-12 may apply for the opportunity to do independent work in school, using teachers as consultants. An Independent Study may take place over the course of a full year (5 credits) or over the course of a semester (2.5 credits). Approval of students for an Independent Study will be based on several factors:
- Purpose
- Intellectual Ability
- Aptitude for Inquiry
- Imagination
- Curiosity
- Viability of Proposal
- Interest
Previous academic accomplishments, supervisor recommendation, and personal interviews will be considered strongly in determining a student’s acceptance into the program. Students will work with a teacher who will direct the student’s research and assess his/her achievement. Independent Study may include a course offered by an approved institution of higher education. Academic credits are earned for all Independent Study on a pass/fail basis. Applications are available in the Counseling Department and must be completed prior to the beginning of a course term.