ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL Independent Study Application Student Name:_________________________________________ YOG:____________________ Date:_____________________ Length of Study: Semester________ 1st_____ 2nd_____ Yearlong______ School year: 20__ __ -‐ 20__ __ Topic:_______________________________________________________ Content Area:____________________________________ Teacher Mentor:_________________________________________ Letter of Recommendation Attached:__________ Research Question:______________________________________________________________________________________________ WRITTEN PROPOSAL Type written -‐ 2 to 4 pages
Answer the following questions in a narrative form: 1. What is the scope of this independent study? This answer should include a timeline of measurable benchmarks, outside resources (people, organizations, books) and expectation for final product upon completion. 2. How do you wish to be assessed on this independent study? 3. What audience will you invite to your final presentation? 4. How will you incorporate technology into your portfolio? Proposal must be submitted to faculty mentor for final approval. This line should be included at the end of your proposal with faculty signature.
I have read and found this independent study to be complete. I approve this final proposal. ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Teacher Name Printed Date ______________________________________________________________ Teacher Signature
Signed Final proposal due to Associate Principal by May 1 the semester prior to Semester I and/or October 1 the semester prior to Semester II. Proposals after this date will not be accepted.