Independent Study Proposal Submission Process

Proposal

• An Independent Study Proposal form must be completed by the student and clearly indicate the topic of the course or program that will be undertaken. In additions, the timing or meetings with the In-School Advisor should be included.  

Responsibilities

• The following people must approve the student’s proposal for independent study (in this order): Guidance Counselor, In-School Advisor (and Out-of-School Advisor, if applicable), and Parent/Guardian, Curriculum Director. 

Submission of Proposal

• Independent Study proposals must be submitted no later than the first Friday in June for semester and full year independent studies. Should a student need to change the course name later due to a change in course offerings for semester two this will be allowed.

Final Approval

• Final approval for all independent proposals is with the Curriculum Director in the subject area being proposed. Proposals that are not approved may be revised and resubmitted for approval in a timely manner.  Only one resubmission is allowed.

Student Responsibilities

• A student taking Independent Study is individually responsible, by definition, for completing work on time, meeting with the In-School Advisor/liaison (and Out-of-School Advisor, if appropriate), and keeping the In-School Advisor/liaison informed of progress in completing the independent study. Students need to be sure grade reports are sent to their In-School advisor. 

• Students are solely responsible for adhering to quarter and semester deadlines, as well as any deadlines set by the In-School and/or Out-of-School Advisor(s).  Work must be submitted according to these deadlines.