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Independent Study

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Additional Courses

Independent studies are designed to allow students, under the supervision of a faculty member, to cultivate an interest in a topic through self-motivated and self-directed research. Independent studies are not designed to replace courses offered in the Tower Hill curriculum and should occur in areas outside of or beyond our academic program. In addition, the student is responsible for his/ her learning under the guidance of a teacher; it should not be expected that a faculty member will teach an individualized course.

Independent studies are semester-long, graded Pass/ Fail, issued one credit, and listed on the transcript. The supervising teacher is responsible for overseeing the research and deliverables agreed upon in advance and outlined in the Proposal for Independent Study form, as well as for assigning the final grade to the project. Proposals must be approved by the Head of the Upper School and officially added to the schedule by the Director of Scheduling. Independent studies do not count toward the yearly course credit requirements unless prior approval is granted bythe Head of the Upper School.

• Independent Study in English (ENG99) • Independent Study in History (HIS99) • Independent Study in Language (LAN99) • Independent Study in Math (MAT99) • Independent Study in Science (SCI99) • Independent Study in Music (MUS99) • Independent Study in Theatre (THE99) • Independent Study in Visual Art and Design (VAD99)

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