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All students have unique learning needs. There are times when Seton students would like to take a course outside of Seton, yet still have Seton oversight and recognition on their Seton transcript. For instances such as these, Seton\u2019s Independent Study program may be right for you.<\/p>\n
An independent study is a course of study at the high school level that is not available at Seton. An independent study course is typically taken with a tutor, parent, or co-op but it may also be a course taken from another accredited high school or college. The latter is known as DUAL ENROLLMENT, and still requires independent study approval.\u00a0Students are required to take Seton\u2019s English, Theology, Biology, and History courses.<\/b> An approved independent study course can earn one-half or one full high school credit, and is available to fully enrolled (taking 4 credits or more) students ONLY<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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Students or parents propose a course to be taken, outlining the curriculum and subject matter to be studied.\u00a0Students are required to take Seton\u2019s English, Theology, Biology, and History courses.\u00a0<\/b>If Seton approves the course, the student is emailed quarter report forms for the parent or teacher to use to assign a grade. The forms are then completed and sent back to Seton with samples or evidence of student work to verify course completion. The course name, final grade, and credit DO<\/u> appear on a Scholastic Addendum<\/i> that is attached to the official Seton transcript.\u00a0This addendum lists all of the approved high school level independent study courses while enrolled with Seton.\u00a0Because Seton does not grade the work, independent study grades are not a part of the Seton GPA.<\/b><\/p>\n No. Not all courses or activities will qualify. Students are required to take Seton\u2019s English, Theology, Biology, and History courses.<\/b> However, many math, science, and foreign language courses do qualify. Courses must have a minimum of 140 hours of instruction for a full credit or 70 hours of instruction for a half-credit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seton usually recommends academic subjects, such as math, science, or foreign language to be taken as an independent study. Fine arts or sports can be done as an independent study, but Seton does not recommend this unless the student plans on pursuing these activities at the college or professional level.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes, ALL<\/b> outside courses need to go through the independent study request and approval process.<\/p>\n No. Because Seton does not grade the work, independent study grades are not a part of the Seton GPA.<\/b>\u00a0The course name, final grade, and credit DO<\/u> appear on a Scholastic Addendum<\/i> that is attached to the official Seton transcript. This addendum lists all of the approved high school level independent study courses while enrolled with Seton.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" All students have unique learning needs. There are times when Seton students would like to take a course outside of Seton, yet still have Seton oversight and recognition on their Seton transcript. For instances such as these, Seton\u2019s Independent Study program may be right for you. An independent study is a course of study at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":125,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" If the request is for an academic course, such as for Algebra or for Earth Science or for a foreign language, in order to be considered for approval, a proposed Independent Study Course<\/em> must be compatible with the Seton curriculum and comparable to a Seton high school course in content, scope, level, learning objectives, requirements, instructional resources, evaluation methods, and grading criteria.<\/p>\r\n\r\n In addition, a proposed academic Independent Study Course must provide at least 50 hours of actual instruction (contact hours) to earn 1\/2 credit<\/em> and at least 100 hours of actual instruction to earn one full credit<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n For the Fine Arts, Performing Arts and other non-academic programs, additional hours of required and supervised<\/em> practice, recitals, performances, exhibits, field studies, structured work-study programs, career internships, and apprenticeships will be considered in determining credit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The amount of time a student spends completing homework, studying, or practicing is not counted for contact hours or instruction time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Yes, but only in situations involving special needs, exceptional learning resources or exceptional learning opportunities or other conditions in which using the Independent Study Course<\/em> instead of a standard Seton course is clearly in the best interests of the student. These subjects are usually in the Foreign Language, Math, and Science areas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n All texts, instructional materials, learning objectives, instructional plans and methods, requirements, standards, grading criteria and instruments, and instructor credentials to be used in the proposed replacement Independent Study<\/em>, as indicated on the Request Form*, must be evaluated and approved by Seton prior to the start of instruction. Most of the materials which our families would be using are familiar to us and can be quickly approved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n In order to cover the costs to process each Request for Independent Study Approval<\/em><\/span>, and to evaluate the quarterly submission of materials, the following fee must accompany each request form. All fees are non-refundable.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n To begin the evaluation and approval process, please complete the Request for Independent Study Approval<\/span>* and submit it with the required information and fee to Seton.<\/p>\r\n\r\n If you are requesting online, please use your credit card.<\/p>\r\n\r\n If you are requesting by mail or by fax, please address your request, with a check or credit card, to: Seton Home Study School, Independent Study, 1350 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630.<\/p>\r\n\r\n For additional information or assistance, contact the Independent Study Counselor at (540) 636-9990.<\/p>\r\n\r\n *This form is accessible from within My Seton, i.e., you must be currently enrolled to take advantage of independent study. The link appears under the Resources tab.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-164","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\r\nCan any course or activity be taken as an Independent Study?<\/h3>\n
What courses do you recommend be taken as independent study?<\/h3>\n
How do I sign up?<\/h3>\n
Should I do independent study if I am taking the course at another accredited school or college, also known as, DUAL ENROLLMENT?<\/h3>\n
Are Independent Study courses part of the Seton GPA?<\/h3>\n
Independent Study - FAQ<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
What is an Independent Study Course<\/em>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nAn Independent Study Course<\/em> is a course of study in an academic or non-academic high school subject which is usually not available in the Seton curriculum. An Independent Study Course<\/em> is a course usually taken with a tutor or parent, but not through an educational institution. These courses are typically used to enrich a curriculum for the purpose of developing a student\u2019s special talents, abilities, or cultural interests; providing vocational\/technical\/career training; accommodating special needs; or to meet State\/Province curriculum requirements. An approved Independent Study Course can earn one-half or one full high school credit.\r\n\r\n
What types of courses are most often taken through Independent Study<\/em>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nThe most frequently requested Independent Study<\/em> subjects are in the fine arts\/performing arts, vocational\/technical\/business education, home economics, physical education, and ethnic\/culture studies. Independent Study credits give students an opportunity to be recognized for their music classes, for sports achievements, for amateur drama, and so on.\r\n\r\n
Who is eligible for an Independent Study Course<\/em> credit?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nAny Seton high school student in good standing in grades 9 -12 who is enrolled in at least four Seton high school courses<\/em> is eligible.\r\n\r\n
How do I request approval for an Independent Study Course<\/em>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nPlease complete the Request for Independent Study Approval<\/em><\/span>* and submit it with the proposed course description, syllabus, text title, instructor credentials, instructional plan, and any other relevant information evaluation. \r\n\r\n
How do I earn credit for an Independent Study Course<\/em>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nIn order to earn Seton credit, an Independent Study Course must meet academic criteria, be approved by Seton prior to the start of instruction, and be conducted with Seton oversight and monitorship of the student\u2019s progress. Credit is awarded on satisfactory completion of the course as long as it is completed within twelve months.\r\n\r\n
How are Requests for Independent Study Approval<\/em> evaluated?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
Are there some subjects that may not be taken as an Independent Study Course<\/em>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nBecause the Seton courses are distinctly Catholic, and because we want our diploma to reflect achievement of our Seton courses, the following subjects may not be taken as Independent Study Courses<\/em>: Religion, English, History, Literature, and Government. However, for students living outside the United States, we do accept Government and History courses for their own country.\r\n\r\n
Is it possible to use an Independent Study Course<\/em> as a replacement for a required Seton course?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
Can an Independent Study Course<\/em> be used to gain credit for courses completed in the past?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nNo. In order to earn Seton credit, an Independent Study Course<\/em> must be pre-approved<\/strong>, and completed with Seton oversight. However, qualified past courses may be accepted as transfer credit<\/em> if from an educational institution. Please send us the transcript with the name of the course and the grade.\r\n\r\n
Will an Independent Study<\/em> credit be listed on the Seton transcript?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nAn approved Independent Study Course<\/em> credit<\/span> [as well as transfer credits from other schools] is listed on an official Seton Transcript. Though the credit is added to the Seton course credits, these grades are not factored into the student\u2019s Seton grade point average (GPA). The names of the Transfer courses and Independent Study courses, along with their grades, are listed as an attachment to the Seton transcript.\r\n\r\n
How is the student\u2019s progress in an Independent Study<\/em> monitored?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nWhen an Independent Study Course<\/em> is approved, the parent receives quarterly Progress Reports, to which needs to be attached either formal tests for academic courses, or a report for non-academic courses. The quarterly Progress Reports for academic courses must be sent in quarterly as Seton teachers need to see the quarterly tests which have been given and graded<\/span>. Non-academic Progress Reports may be sent at any time within the twelve months.\r\n\r\n
What is the charge for the initial approval, quarterly evaluation, and crediting of an Independent Study Course<\/em>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Charge for Independent Study Approval<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Full-Time Seton Students [enrolled in four courses minimum]<\/td> $30.00<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\r\n\r\n