2012-13 upper school course description book - University Liggett ...

5. After an independent study proposal is approved, a copy of the proposal and a contract signed
by the student, his/her parent, the department chair, and the faculty sponsor will be filed with
the head of upper school. Each student will be held accountable for the successful completion of
his/her project. All of the policies that apply to departmental courses apply equally to
independent study.
6. Upon successful completion, .25 credit and the grade earned will be awarded.
College Entrance Considerations
Colleges look most favorably on students whose programs include four years of course work in each
discipline. Such a program is considered important not only in preparation for college level work, but
also as a factor in a student’s readiness to score satisfactorily on the SAT, ACT and SAT Subject tests.
Colleges look closely at the courses a student chooses and are interested in candidates who have
challenged themselves.
Senior Project
In order to encourage responsibility, independence, and self-reliance in our graduates, University
Liggett School requires that seniors complete an independent study or an internship. All projects are
four weeks in length and involve a 30-hour workweek. The dean of the senior class and an on-site
supervisor evaluate each senior’s project. We believe that the exposure to the world of work outside the
classroom is an appropriate culmination to a student’s days at Liggett and a valuable transition to more
independent work.
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