Student Proposed Independent Study
Independent Study for credit is available to any student who has a sound reason for this option, provided:
The independent study course or internship experience shall not replace an existing course published in the Course Catalog;
The student has completed a minimum of 60 credits towards graduation;
The student has achieved a grade of 80 or better in all prerequisite courses in the subject areas requested;
The student has obtained written approval from his/her parent/guardian, the teacher, the school counselor, the director of guidance, and the building principal before beginning the independent study arrangement;
The student must carry at least 6 courses plus Physical Education before an independent study may be considered during the regular academic school year;
The nature of the course makes independent study feasible;
The approved curriculum for the course will be kept on file;
A teacher with New Jersey Certification in the subject is willing to instruct, evaluate, and grade [Pass/Fail (P/F)] an independent study arrangement.
Students who wish to participate in an individualized internship program should see their school counselor. Students must be prepared to present a proposal to their counselor which will be reviewed and approved by the Principal and Director of Curriculum & Instruction. Virtual Independent Study opportunities should also be discussed with the student’s school counselor. A Student Proposed Independent Study can be completed as a senior project. This option must be discussed with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and the principal. All Student Proposed Independent Study courses will receive a P/F grade, which will be recorded on the student’s grade transcript, but will not be calculated in the GPA. Courses taken via Student Proposed Independent Study will be subject to the same grade reporting deadlines that apply to courses taken in the classroom. The Student Proposed Independent Study application can be found at
http://goo.gl/forms/M9lMv5C4RJ
