G. Coursework Outside of Branson’s Curriculum Offerings

In general, coursework completed at outside institutions does not count toward Branson graduation requirements, is not included in GPA calculations, and does not appear on the Branson transcript. However, students are welcome to submit copies of transcripts received from other institutions for attachment to their Branson transcript. All such transcripts should be submitted to the Assistant Director of Studies - Registrar.

Note that courses taken through the Bay Area BlendEd Consortium, as well as certain semester or year-long equivalent courses offered through the Branson Summer Session, are considered regular Branson courses. As such, these courses will appear on the Branson transcript and grades received in them will be included in the student’s GPA calculation.

Independent Study

Occasionally a student may wish to pursue an independent study project in subject matter that is not covered by an existing Branson course. The student should begin by identifying a teacher who will serve as their supervisor for their independent study project, and then, in consultation with that supervisor and the Director of Studies, develop a formal written proposal for the independent study that includes a syllabus outlining work to be done and a timeline for completing that work. The student must submit their proposal to the Director of Studies for approval. Note that independent study projects may be graded on a pass/fail basis.

Study Away Programs

To support our students’ desire to study other cultures and languages, or to pursue specialized study or athletic training not available at Branson, we collaborate with institutions that offer semester and year-long study-away programs. Families interested in pursuing these opportunities should contact the Director of Studies. In recent years, Branson students have enrolled in the following programs:

● School Year Abroad: Italy, France, Spain and China ● The Island School (The Bahamas) ● CityTerm (New York City) ● The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (Washington, D.C.) ● The Mountain School (Vershire, Vermont) ● Sugar Bowl Academy (Norden, CA) ● The Community School (Sun Valley, Idaho) ● The International School of Florence (Florence, Italy) ● The American School in London ● St. Stephen’s School (Rome, Italy)