AHS Independent Study Program
Within our comprehensive high school, our primary goal is to have students receive a state of the art education in person and on campus.
Students and families have had different learning and life experiences over the past few years.
We recognize that some students are going to continue to need opportunities and support in an alternate learning environment to assist with the transition to a full time return to in person learning.
Program Offerings
Transition program
College prep coursework offered in an independent study online format
Live teacher check-ins and support from AHS staff
Self-paced opportunities to move ahead with staff guidance to stay on track
Options for fully online coursework, or up to two in-person classes
PE, World Languages, Extra Curriculars cannot be offered
Courses are College Prep only and no AP courses are offered
NCAA Compliant
Program Purpose
Goal is to return fully to AHS
This is an independent study program, not live daily instruction
At least 4 courses must be in the online/independent study format
No more than 2 courses are allowed in person
This is not an opportunity to pick and choose a class or two to take online. The program is meant to address students in need of an alternate educational setting
Program Structure
Students will meet with the AHS Independent Study staff to choose courses that are appropriate for their grade and graduation progress
Families will need to sign the Independent Study Master Agreement
Students will have available daily check-ins. More check-ins are available if needed
Course assessments will be monitored by the master teacher
Independent study students will be assigned Dr. Anderson as their academic counselor
AHS tutoring will be available
Progress will be reviewed every three weeks
Program Schedule
Daily Check-Ins/Testing Sessions (synchronous work time)
Monday and Wednesday: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am-10:00am
Friday: 9:00am-9:30am
Program Guidelines
College Prep courses must have all posttest assessments taken and monitored in a Google Meet. Cameras must be on, and screens must be presented
Testing sessions are also available at other times during the school day upon request at least a day in advance
Students take courses one course at a time
Each course should be completed within 3 weeks
On average students should be working for 3-4 hours per day to stay on track
All courses on the Master Agreement must be completed by the end of the semester
Courses on the master agreement not completed by the semester will receive an F grade
Courses Offered
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Modern World History
US History
Government
Economics
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Pre Calculus
Geometry
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Art Awareness
Business Application
Civics
Criminal Law
Life Skills
Music Appreciation
Medical Terminology
Photography
Psychology
*elective course titles may look slightly different on student transcripts