The wide variety of students' interests, motivations, and responses to education makes it clear that no single approach to learning is best for all students. Learning takes place in a variety of ways, under a variety of circumstances; it is a highly individualized process. If we are to approach our goal of providing a school which is responsive to the needs and learning styles of all students, we must make available a practical variety of education alternatives. Independent Study, Senior Option, and College Option are programs designed to afford a student the opportunity to pursue areas of study which are beyond the scope of curricular offerings.  Through the College Options program, students may pursue coursework via online programs of study and/or via a local college or university.

Students interested in these programs must realize that they require a great deal of maturity, initiative, and responsibility.   

ELIGIBILITY

The Independent Study Program is open to any student in grades nine through eleven who:

1. has demonstrated sufficient academic proficiency, in the judgment of the Independent Study Committee, to assure that commitment to Independent Study would not jeopardize his/her regular classwork.
2. is on pace to graduate and has not failed any subjects the year before initiating the study. 
3. is interested in pursuing a program of study, an internship, or an experience that extends beyond the school-offered curriculum.
4. The independent study program is an unpaid, volunteer, initiative.

The Senior Option Program is open to any student in grade twelve who:

1. has demonstrated sufficient academic proficiency, in the judgment of the Senior Option Committee, to assure that commitment to Senior Option would not jeopardize his/her regular classwork.
2. is on pace to graduate and has not failed any subjects the year before initiating the study.
3. is interested in pursuing a program of study, an internship, or an experience that extends beyond the school-offered curriculum.
4. The senior option program is an unpaid, volunteer, initiative.

The College Option Program is open to any student in grade nine through twelve who:

1. has demonstrated sufficient academic proficiency, in the judgment of the College Option Committee, to assure that commitment to College Option would not jeopardize his/her regular classwork.
2. is on pace to graduate and has not failed any subjects the year before initiating the study. 
3. is interested in pursuing a college course that extends beyond the school-offered curriculum.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Virtually everyone in our culture spends the major portion of his or her life preparing for a career. Choosing one’s field of work is one of the most important decisions of a lifetime. It is as important for students who plan on going to college as it is for those who plan on going directly into the workforce after high school. Both time and money can be saved by choosing a college and/or a college career pathway that leads to a satisfying field of work.

Below you will find sample career sequences that align to the coursework offered at Roxbury High School.  Within each career sequence, there is a thread of common interests and abilities.  When students identify a sequence, they are better able to make links between their interests, abilities, career goals, and the courses they take. The most important components of any sequence will be the core academic courses.  This “road map” does not guarantee an acceptance at a college, but it will help determine the best career fit for you.