Option II Information:
Any coursework taken outside of HHS for original credit must be approved through the Option II process.
Note: You do NOT need to complete this application for summer courses taken at HHS (Math, Financial Literacy, Public Speaking).
CLICK HERE TO START THE OPTION II APPLICATION PROCESS
Students will enter their name, grade, and course requested in the form at the link above to request an e-copy of the application forms. The form will then be routed electronically to the student, parent/guardian, the appropriate supervisors, and finalized by Ms. Smedley. Once the signatures are complete, the student will receive a copy of the signed form.
Possible vendors vary by course, but may include: Educere, Hun School, NJ Virtual School, Johns Hopkins CTY, St. Joseph's HS (Metuchen). Other providers may be approved, depending upon the course. Contact your school counselor for information about which specific courses have been approved in the past, in your area of interest.
*UPDATED* Deadline for 2021-2022 School Year Courses: September 21, 2021
You must wait for final approval before registering for your class. Once approved, you may register and begin the course. Be sure to check the course ending date carefully to ensure you finish by the deadline. Courses and grades will appear in the 2021-22 box of your transcript. Note: Courses taken outside of HHS do not count in your HHS GPA.
Independent Study Information:
The Independent Study (IS) Program at Hillsborough High School is designed to provide opportunities for students to extend or explore learning experiences not available in the current program of studies.
The student may pursue this in a variety of ways. Click the links below for specific information about the requirements for each experience.
1. As an independent project which extends or enriches a course offered by the school (EIS)
2. As a community service activity (CS)
3. As a career exploration experience (CE)
Independent Study is available to students in Grades 10-12; credits earned apply toward graduation but not toward class rank. Grading is Pass/Fail. The Study cannot be used to fulfill specific course requirements as specified by the Board of Education. A student doing Independent Study must secure a mentor; submit a proposal, which must be approved by a school committee; and engage in the activities without major assistance from teachers. In many cases the Study will take place outside the normal hours of the school day..
CLICK HERE TO START THE INDEPENDENT STUDY APPLICATION PROCESS
Students will enter their name, grade, and course requested in the form at the link above to request an e-copy of the application forms. The form will then be routed electronically to the student, parent/guardian, your teacher/mentor, the appropriate administrators, and finalized by Ms. Smedley. Once the signatures are complete, the students will receive a copy of the signed form. This process replaces the previous IS application form.
*UPDATED* Deadline for 2021-2022 School Year Courses: September 21, 2021
Mentors:
Click here for the Mentor Contact Log