Grades: 11 & 12
Trimesters: 1
Course No. 001
This elective is unlike any other course offered at DHHS because nearly all of the work will be completed independently, though students will have the support of an instructor and their classmates to help them through challenges. The purpose of the Independent Project is to help students become more independent, develop perseverance, become better critical and creative thinkers, and help them better plan their futures.
In this course, students complete an approved project of their own design, investigating a topic that is both interesting and challenging. Students then investigate an issue or an idea related to this topic, sharing the knowledge, skills, and insight gained from the exploration of resources with the instructor. In the end, students will create a product that showcases their chosen criteria and then share this product with a panel. Independent Project components will be scored Pass/Fail using corresponding rubrics. All components of the project must meet passing requirements, but multiple attempts may be made as needed. This type of project is increasingly popular nation-wide; consequently, colleges and universities are accustomed to seeing Pass/Fail grades for similar courses.
