About Independent Study and Mentorship
Independent Study and Mentorship is a rigorous course offered at Frisco ISD high schools and is designed for academically gifted and upperclassmen in high schools. There is an application process consisting of teacher recommendations and a professional interview with the ISM teacher in order to be selected into ISM. Throughout ISM students get the opportunity to deeply understand their choice of career by conducting independent researches and seeking mentorship with a professional associated in their field of interest. Students develop numerous skills such as professionalism, networking, real world experiences, and public speaking. Students outline their ISM journey and present their experiences in the Winter Showcase and present a compilation of their work including an original research at the Final Presentation Night in May.