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POLICYCURRICULUM 3545
Instruction

Independent Study

The Madison Metropolitan School District provides opportunities for high school students to engage in independent study. Such study extends educational opportunities beyond that which the high school provides. Successfully completed independent study will be granted academic credit.

PROCEDURECURRICULUM 3545
Instruction

Independent Study

  1. All independent study must be initiated and completed through an independent study contract approved by the PRINCIPAL.
  2. Each independent study contract must be sponsored, monitored and verified by a certified staff member. (See number 7, below.)
  3. No grades for independent studies will be given. Pass or fail will determine credits granted.
  4. Credit requirements:
    1. No more than 1 credit per school year may be granted.
    2. No more than 1 credit may be granted in the same subject area.
    3. No more than 2 credits may be applied to the total graduation requirement.
    4. Credits will be granted as follows:

      45 hours - 1/4 credit (equal to 2 1/2 periods per week for 1 semester);
      90 hours - 1/2 credit (equal to 5 periods per week for 1 semester);
      180 hours - 1 credit (equal to 5 periods per week for 1 year).

  5. Any and all costs evolving from independent study will be the responsibility of the student. The Madison Metropolitan School District will expend no funds for the independent study of individual students.
  6. Recognition for independent study related to service or activities not meeting these general guidelines may be allowed with the approval of the PRINCIPAL. Academic credit for such service or activities will be determined by the PRINCIPAL.
  7. Physical education independent study contracts have been developed to be congruent with the physical education proficiency-based program. These contracts will be initiated and completed through the Physical Education Department Chairperson.
  8. Individual school should develop contracts and procedures for implementing the independent study program.

6/21/82

 

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