A student wishing to pursue an independent study must prepare the necessary forms that are available in the Burris Guidance Office. An Independent Study Proposal must be filled out appropriately, turned in by the established deadline, and signed by the student, parent, and advisor. The principal's approval is required for each completed proposal to be valid. Failure to complete the proposal by the established deadline will result in the denial of the proposal and the placement of the student in a course from the Burris schedule. Grades for independent study are issued at mid-term and at the end of the semester.
Time logs are to be maintained.
Each independent study is worth one credit, and 90 hours of study must be documented. A final project, determined by the student and advisor of each independent study, is required. Each student will share the final project with peers and faculty personnel in an appropriate setting. Independent studies are part of a student's regular schedule and appear on the official transcript. Independent studies do not count toward the required courses for the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma credits.