ADA Attendance in independent study is based solely on a teacher evaluation of work done compared with the amount of work assigned. A weekly assignment should approximate the work that would be done in a classroom, but at a minimum, must equate to 20 hours of work. The teacher awards grades and attendance based on the assignment given and percent completed. Courses have been designed to be completed in 70 hours. Semester credit is awarded for a completed 70hour contract.
Contracts generally require a weekly student meeting.
There are exceptions, and the teacher can tailor contracts to the individual student's needs. There are no excused absences in Independent Study. Except for the tailored special contracts, weekly meetings must be made with the Independent Study teacher. Students are encouraged to call ahead to rearrange an appointment if they know they cannot meet as scheduled. However, if students do not call, the teacher may call and set a new meeting time.