The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for students to apply their school knowledge and skills to create an independent, cohesive experience in an area of personal interest. Senior students elect to participate in an individualized project of their choice. Most involve vocational training, but some have selected personal enrichment projects.
Most projects offer a volunteer service to the community.
To participate, students must have a passing average in all classes required for graduation and maintain a good attendance record and good discipline record through the first two quarters of the senior year. A focused community service project in a field of particular significance to the student. An independent study reflecting upon a specific problem or discipline of interest to the student. A release time component is incorporated into the third and fourth quarters to allow for research, site experience, and preparation for the final exhibition. Students work closely with the mentor teacher of their choice and present a final presentation of their work to an audience of peers, parents, staff and community members.