INDEPENDENT
STUDY PROGRAM

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HIGH SCHOOL and MIDDLE SCHOOL
Correspondence Courses for Credit

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NEW COURSES
Advanced Placement Courses

  • Calculus: First & Second Semester
  • Spanish: First & Second Semester
  • English: First & Second Semester
Enrollment procedure same as standard courses
Open to qualifying students preparing for Advanced Placement tests
Call for information

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COURSE OFFERINGS
High School

Accounting
Algebra I and II
Business Mathematics
Business Communications
Business Law
Consumer Education
Space Science/Earth Science
Economics
Essentials of Mathematics
French I, II, III
Fundamentals Of Mathematics
Life Science/Biology
Physical Science/General Science
German I, II
Grammar I, II, III, IV
Health
Humanities
Introduction to Business
Kentucky Studies
Law and Justice
Literature I, II, III, and IV
Mass Media
Personal, Marriage, and Family Relationships
Plane Geometry
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Psychology
Reading I, II, III, and IV
Sociology
Spanish I, II, III, and IV
United States Government/Political Science
U.S. History
World Civilization
World Geography
Writing I, II, III, and IV

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COURSE OFFERINGS
Middle School

Integrated Math 6
Integrated Math 7
Integrated Math 8
Earth Science
Life Science
6th Grade Language Arts/English
7th Grade Language Arts/English
8th Grade Language Arts/English
6th Grade Social Studies
7th Grade Social Studies
8th Grade Social Studies/History

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ENROLLMENT
  • Enroll at any time during the calendar year. Enrollment is for one year.

  • Select a course that will count toward your high school graduation. (The University of Kentucky does not issue a high school diploma)

  • Secure the written consent of either the principal or counselor at your high school.

  • Middle School and High School Tuition is $70.00 for each 1/2 unit; $140.00 for each full unit.

  • Advanced Placement Courses Tuition is $90.00 for each 1/2 unit; $180.00 for each full unit.

  • Mail or bring the registration form with the proper tuition payment to the Independent Study Program Office, Room 1, Frazee Hall, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0031.

  • Students can complete a course in a minimum of nine weeks per half unit or take as long as a full year.

  • Enrollments may be extended for three months by payment of a $20.00 extension fee. Only one extension per course is permitted.

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TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks, if not available in your area, will be sent by the
University of Kentucky Book Store or Kennedy's Bookstore upon
written request. Price quotations are also available at Kennedys' Bookstore .

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EXAM INFORMATION

Students can take their exams in the office

  • Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
  • After all assignments and incomplete assignments have been submitted.
  • With a picture I.D.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL EXAM INFORMATION

You may take the exam at your Middle School under the direct supervision of your principal or counselor. In addition, you may take the exam in our office with a Picture I.D. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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REFUNDS

Refund of fees for an independent study course, if requested, will be made in compliance with the following terms,

First Month: 75%

Second Month: 50%

Third Month: 25%

After Third Month: No Refund

The $5.00 service charge is non-refundable. The refund entitlement will be reduced by $2.00 for each lesson submitted and evaluated for the course. Your enrollment number is required on your refund request.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
principals, counselors, and students
are urged to contact:

Dr. Morris Sammons, Director
Email: msamm2@pop.uky.edu
Ester Saylor, Program Coordinator
Email: esaylor@pop.uky.edu

Room 1 Frazee Hall
Lexington, KY   40506-0031
Phone: (859) 257-8134

Toll Free 1-800-432-0963

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