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Unique Features

CERTIFIED TEACHERS
A resident staff of Mississippi certified teachers endorsed in their subject areas provides instruction to the UM-ISHS’s global student body. Personal, one-on-one student attention is a priority for staff members.

FAST RESPONSE TO STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS AND INQUIRIES
The UM-ISHS staff prides itself on the fast turnaround of all graded evaluations.

STUDENT-ORIENTED INSTRUCITONAL DESIGN
UM-ISHS instructional materials are designed to focus on the unique needs of independent study students.

SERVICE-ORIENTED PROGRAM
Independent study offers students convenience, flexibility, and control over their academic schedules. The University of Mississippi is fully accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

MISSION STATEMENT
The University of Mississippi Independent Study High School is committed to providing a virtual high school to enhance the educational opportunities available to students in the state, region, and nation by delivering a comprehensive high school academic experience that can complement offerings in local districts or provide courses leading to an UM-ISHS diploma.

For Schools

Public and private high schools and adult or community learning centers use independent study to enrich their course offerings, to meet their obligations, and to satisfy the educational needs of students. What we offer:

• core courses in all major curriculum area
• special or low-enrollment courses
• courses needed for college entrance
• elective courses to meet the needs of students with a wide range of interests
• basic courses for special-needs students
• advanced courses for accelerated students

For Students

The UM-Independent Study High School provides opportunities for students in various circumstances to meet their educational needs. Students come to us because they:

• are unable to attend a local school because they live in isolated areas
• are in countries outside the United States and are without access to an accredited high school diploma program from a school in the United States
• have dropped out of school but want to continue their education and earn a high school diploma
• have difficulty coping with time and place restrictions of a classroom and want to proceed at their own pace
• cannot attend a local school because they are homebound
• want to accelerate their high school progress
• need basic instruction to improve their skills
• want a quality education in a home-school setting