"Flexibility to Pursue Your Passion"
As an independent study option, Mt. Everest Academy offers our students and families more flexibility than many traditional schools. Flexibility means different things to different people. Since there are some limitations, please read below about what is offered at Mt. Everest Academy.
Semesters: Mt. Everest Academy follows a typical semester format with a full load of courses assigned for the entire semester. The school is closed during the summer. Student assignments are divided into monthly periods. The greatest opportunity for flexibility is that student work may be completed within the monthly attendance windows. Student work may also be submitted on or before the due date listed for each month. State law requires that late work cannot earn attendance credit.
Teachers design assignments described on the syllabi using approved curriculum to meet state standards and district course of study expectations. Teachers often offer flexibility by creating choices and options for projects and other assignments. See teachers in advance when clarification or adjustment is needed for an assignment.
School attendance varies based on the courses/enrichment activities the student is enrolled in. Generally speaking, students in grades K-5 have class one day per week, students in grades 6-8 have classes 1-2 days a week, and students in grades 9-12 have classes 2-3 days a week. Additional activities, workshops, and clubs are offered on campus throughout the week that provide extra instruction, reminders, enrichment, social interaction, and feedback. Students with scheduling conflicts or individual needs must communicate directly with teachers or the counselor to resolve conflicts. Testing and presentations are required regularly for most secondary courses.
Communication with teachers is very flexible and vital, and may happen through phone, email, mail, class time, teacher office hours, or conferences. Communication is critical for success in independent study, especially if a student encounters scheduling conflicts.
Schedule and program changes for secondary students are often possible and can be discussed with the counselor until the seventh week of each semester.
All course tests and district tests will be administered on campus. Each teacher offers a specific testing schedule with choices to accommodate student needs.
See your supervising teacher, subject teacher, or counselor to discuss your needs for flexibility. We will be happy to help you take advantage of the flexibility that is possible in independent study.