About (ILP)
The Individualized Learning Program (ILP) is a modified independent study program that allows for a flexible schedule and individual attention. This learning community supports diverse students from all backgrounds in grades 9-12. Students that excel in ILP are motivated and willing to focus on their education. ILP works well for students that want to work independently and focus on their education, for example: athletes, upper classmen that want to start taking college courses at the local community colleges, and students that have a hard time concentrating in the classroom environment. ILP provides four academic pathways to assist students in taking the correct courses to reach their post-high school goals. The pathways include the general high school diploma pathway, the college preparatory diploma pathway, PLANS pathway, and the certificate of completion pathway. Students meet weekly with a teacher one on one to go over their weekly work. Students then work independently on the assignments throughout the week. Students must attend mandatory workshop classes (weekly, bi-weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly) that align with their academic courses. These workshops supplement the work they complete individually. Students have access to a Learning Center and tutoring with the teachers.
Who Does Well in ILP?
Students that are motivated and interested in studying to complete their education are successful in ILP. Many students that have trouble concentrating in the classroom environment or are consumed by peer pressure find the quiet and independence of ILP works well for them. Students that are very active in sports, music, dance, or that want to take courses at the community college have more freedom in their schedule to plan those activities and still complete their schoolwork. Students sometimes do well in ILP based on the fact that they are given a fresh start with new teachers and peers.