Note: these policies will be reviewed before the 2021-22 school year and are subject to modification.
Course Load
Students are required to take a minimum of five courses each semester and may take up to six courses. This does not include X-block courses. Students who take five courses are assigned “GTD: Get Things Done” time for their sixth block in the schedule, which is the equivalent to a study hall. Permission to take fewer than five courses in a semester needs to be approved by the Upper School Principal, as does permission to take more than six. Occasionally, students may wish to take an Independent Study, BLinc, or Global Online Academy elective as a seventh course, which is recommended only under specific circumstances and requires Principal approval. Students who enroll in the Learning Support 4-5 day/week program should take five courses at a time so as to have room in their schedule for individual coaching. Course Selection
Students will partner with their academic advisors, grade-level dean, and college counseling team to determine the appropriate course of study for a student. Additional instructions will be provided to students during their advisory and class meetings. Blended Learning at Indian Creek (BLinc)
Blended Learning at Indian Creek (BLinc) enables students to have flexibility and choice in their pace of learning. These courses are predominantly asynchronous in nature with ICS instructors leading the courses. Course materials will be posted each week and students will determine the pace and path in which they work the material. In addition to the asynchronous work, multiple check-ins are integrated into the weekly experience so students can stay connected and on target with the course’s learning goals. Synchronous opportunities provide time for students to collaborate with their peers and teacher. Synchronous experiences will be scheduled at a time that is mutually convenient for the teacher and students including meetings during lunch, X-block, or alternate time frames. The course load expectations are comparable to other ICS courses. Global Online Academy Courses
Through Indian Creek School’s partnership with the Global Online Academy, ICS students have access to online, asynchronous courses with teachers and students from around the world. Students may choose to take a Global Online Academy (GOA) course as either a fifth or sixth course with approval. Students who wish to take a GOA course should write it in their course selection form. ICS will pay for the first course a student enrolls in each school year. After the first course, the family is responsible for the tuition of $600. If a student chooses to take a Global Online Academy Course as the seventh course, the family is responsible for the
