Independent Study-Science

Independent Study is a school-approved, student-centered, alternative method of learning that allows a student to earn regular education course credit while working on a standards-based, curriculum-aligned, independent project. The student will work independently according to a plan outlined by the Independent Study Team (IST). The student will work under the supervision of a certified teacher for the duration of the Independent Study. Independent Study can be used on a short-term or long-term basis, either in combination with their regular course load or as an isolated project. Independent Study projects must equate in quality and quantity to regular education courses delivered by Commonwealth Charter Academy. Independent Study projects are worth .5 high school credits, and are graded using the school’s A–F grading scale.