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Independent Study

Independent Study  

  • Description
    An Independent Study Course (I.S.) is a course mutually developed and designed by a student and supervising instructor to explore a subject area that is not offered in a course already being taught in Parkway.

  • Credits
    I.S.'s can be petitioned for 0.5 (one semester) credit or 1.0 (two semesters) credit.

  • Grading
    A standard grading system will be used (i.e. A, B, C, D, F). No "H"'s will be given.     

  • NCAA Eligibility
    No independent study courses are approved by NCAA.

  • Proposal Process
    For your proposal to be considered you must complete the online form below which includes:

    • information about the student and teacher working on the independent study course
    • an outline of the topic and objectives to be studied including a timeline and methods of assessment

    Once the form is completed, you will be e-mailed a copy of your responses with a signature sheet. Please print the e-mail and obtain all the signatures listed. When complete, return the form to your counselor.

    Click on this link to proceed:

    https://tinyurl.com/PKWYindstudy