Course Options

Every student learns in a unique way.

That’s why the UNL Independent Study High School provides flexible learning options, allowing each student to choose their format of course delivery and grading.

Course Content Delivery: Online and/or Print

Course delivery refers to how a student accesses their course content (syllabus).
Online   
Many courses are offered online, where students work from an online syllabus and handbook. Online students also have the option of purchasing course content on a CD-ROM or in a printed syllabus.

Print  
Courses are offered in a print-based format, where students work from a printed syllabus and handbook. Print students also have access to the online syllabus and course management system and have the option of purchasing courses content on a CD-ROM.

Coursework Submission: Online or Postal Mail

All tests are administered by an approved proctor.
Online Submission
All students receive access to the online course management system. Evaluations, projects or tests may be submitted online when possible, through the online course management system.

Postal Mail Submission
Students choosing to submit tests, evaluations and projects by postal mail rather than online, must select the $15 Mail Processing fee at the time of enrollment. By selecting this, tests are mailed to the proctor and scan cards, lesson wrappers and addressed envelopes are mailed to the student. Students will want to choose this option if proctors do not have the ability to download tests from the Internet. Due to the nature of some courses, online submission of coursework is not an option, and Mail Processing is required.

Grading Options: Projects or No Projects

When available, students may choose whether or not written projects are included as part of their final course grade. Essentially, this option allows students to decide how they learn best. The option to include projects as part of a final grade is a good option for students who have difficulty testing or would like additional opportunities to master the coursework, as this creates a more even-weighted grade. Courses with projects may also help students better prepare for college. This selection must be made up front, at the time of enrollment.

Please note: Grading options are noted in the course description. Courses WITH projects are NCAA approved and should be selected for student athletes.

All courses feature objective evaluations, tests and self-check activities.