Independent Study Program

Independent Study

The Independent Study Program is designed to provide opportunities for students to extend or explore learning experiences. Students may engage in Independent Study in a variety of ways: Extended or Enriched Independent Study (EIS), which allows a student to investigate an area of interest that is an extension of the current courses offered; Community Service (CS), which consists of voluntary service in a variety of school or community settings; or Career Exploration (CE), which allows the student an opportunity to explore a specific career or occupation in depth through an internship. Independent Study is available to students in Grade 12; credits earned apply toward graduation but not toward class rank. The Study cannot be used to fulfill specific course requirements as specified by the Board of Education. A student doing Independent Study must secure a mentor; submit a proposal, which must be approved by a school committee; and engage in the activities without major assistance from teachers. In many cases the Study will take place outside the normal hours of the school day. For additional information, students should see their school counselors.

Click here for more information, and the Independent Study Application.
Application Deadline: September 15th.

Senior Outreach Internship

Credits: 2.5

Course Length: 1 semester

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisite: Admission by request of student, and recommendation of counselor and internship coordinator

Students must complete the required application process.

The Senior Outreach Internship program provides internships for students interested in exploring careers in helping and public service professions. Applying as juniors for placements in their senior year, students volunteer for 4.5 hours a week for one semester in township and county offices and other professional settings. They submit email summaries of their activities to the internship coordinator at regular intervals, complete a final paper describing how the internship affected their career goals and, with the site-mentor’s help, complete a final project that enhances their sites’ core missions.