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Independent Study Hours: Please call CTC Nicollet at 612-721-1180 for more information.

CTC's Independent Study Program (I.S.P.) is a flexible, yet concentrated method of earning the remainder of credits needed for a high school diploma. The coursework is made up of a series of homework assignments, weekly seminars taught by instructors, and research projects.

In addition to regular attendance, I.S.P. students are also required to complete no fewer than three trimester credits per quarter. However, the majority of I.S.P. students are able to complete more than three.

Students succeeding in passing at least two out of the three assessments and who have at least 45 Minneapolis school district credits are eligible to enroll in I.S.P. All enrolled I.S.P. students meet with an assigned lead teacher to develop a study plan for the remainder of the school quarter.

Students must be willing to maintain 90-100% attendance every week, be comfortable asking teachers for assistance, be self-starters, and pay attention to due dates for homework and projects. All assignments are graded by teachers and are only considered to be “passing” if grades are 72% or higher. Students not able to obtain 72% on an assignment may redo the assignment for an improved score.

I.S.P. students with jobs also have the opportunity to earn elective credits through the work experience program. Work experience credit is earned through a combination of completing I.S.P. class assignments and hours worked on the job.

Students who are best served by the I.S.P. are those who have the ability to finish the academic work of high school but have limited time to attend full time school due to jobs, family responsibilities, health issues, or a combination of these. A graduating ISP student can choose to graduate with the CTC class, or the class affiliated with their high school.