An Independent Study gives students an opportunity to learn ‘outside-the-box’. This can be fun, challenging, and often provides a student with lessons that last a lifetime. Students can earn credit while under the mentorship of an SWS teacher!
Current and Past Student Projects:
Movie Production: Jennica Lenamond
Rock Climbing: Robbie Brewer, Sierra Rosenzweig, Connor Hickey, Aden Haywood, Olivia Grant, Bess Barber, & Phillip Bailey
Documentary Film Making: Jake Tracy & Chase Swalling
Zoology: Leila Spelman
Journalism: Monique Del Rosario & Brittany Jermalovic
Foreign Language: Rebecca Wolfe
Literature: Sam Ozer
Computer Programming: Ian Knapp & Kyle Borash
Contemporary Fiction: Liliane Ulukiviaola & Chelsea Destefano
Film History: Kate Hudson
Exercise Physiology: Kikkan Randall & Diana Johnson
WWII Battles of the Pacific: Brittany Nidiffer
History of Tennis: Leah Fortson
Exercise Physiology: Tor Christopherson
Scottish History: Brooke Powers
Nutrition: Bonnie Billingsley
Creative Writing: Melon Henning
Music Interpretation (Cello): Brett Lindsay
This film was showcased at the Bear's Tooth Theater in "Films Produced By Alaskan Youth"
Movie produced by Jennica Lenamond: "Between the LInes"