Advanced Seminar – 1 creditor .5 (weighted course)
5/wk – Semester or Year - Grade 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Identified gifted or teacher approval
In
this course, students will participate in a variety of long-term
projects of their own design. Students will develop team-oriented or
individual projects, which may include but are not limited to National
History Day, Scholastic Writing, Continental Math League, academic
Olympiads and other competitions. Students can be involved in
individualized learning. A high level of commitment to individualized
work is necessary. Accelerated study is also possible with instructor
approval. Students work closely with the instructor to develop rigorous
goals, a realistic timeline, and an in-depth final product. Students
must also complete additional reading and writing requirements.
Students enrolled in this course must demonstrate a high level of
self-directed learning and active participation to produce high-quality
work.
