Independent Studies Program
The Independent Studies Program (ISP) is a fully online, asynchronous learning experience for students in all grade levels and is a voluntary program chosen by a student and their parent or guardian. Please note that this is NOT a hybrid program. Placement in ISP requires completing an application, attending a mandatory orientation by both student and parent or guardian and signing a contract.
The version of the program described on this page is for General Education students or students with 504s. There is an Independent Studies Program (ISP) that serves our Special Education students. If your student has an IEP and you are interested in ISP, contact their Case Manager for more information about the program and placement process. You can also contact the Director of Special Education, Kara Butler, at [email protected].
Below are key attributes of students who tend to succeed in the ISP:
- Organized
- Independent Learner
- Motivated
- Strong work ethic
- Attends Edgenuity teacher Office Hours for additional support
- Checks email on a daily basis
- Meets with the ISP teacher weekly to discuss progress
- Maintaining the pacing schedule outlined in Edgenuity
Students remain enrolled at their home high school and graduate from their home high school while participating in the Independent Studies Program.
The Independent Studies Program (ISP) allows students to complete all of their classes online using the Edgenuity platform. Students are expected to log in Monday through Friday and dedicate an average of two hours per subject per day—approximately six hours total—to stay on pace.
To meet attendance requirements, students must meet with their assigned ISP teacher once a week for 30 minutes. Before joining ISP, both the student and a parent or guardian must sign an Independent Studies contract.
For more information about the application process, families should contact the student’s Counselor or Assistant Principal at their home high school.