University of Nevada, Reno
Email: Kim Zaski
Last updated: 1/25/08

High School Independent Learning Courses

General Information
These high school independent learning courses can:

• accelerate high school graduation
• enable you to take courses not available at your high school
• allow you to continue high school courses while traveling or when at home because of an illness or disability
• provide an opportunity to take courses for    personal enrichment and lifelong education
• enable you to complete courses needed for graduation, although you cannot receive a high school diploma entirely through our independent learning program
• help you prepare for the GED

Study by mail or online
Communication between student and instructor is by mail, fax or by e-mail when available. Several high school courses are also available online. Students have a year in which to complete independent learning courses. The minimum time allowed for course completion is six (6) weeks from the date that the first lesson is received at the independent learning office. Completing an independent learning course without daily supervision is an extremely challenging process. We recommend to our students that they treat our courses just like any other class and that they make an appointment with themselves on a regular basis and faithfully pursue readings and assignments. Our courses offer an opportunity for an excellent and rewarding learning experience. Expect one course to be equivalent to a 16-week on-campus course, with the corresponding workload and dedication of time.

Course listings
Included in our High School Courses (PDF) is the information you need to begin a course through the High School Independent Learning Program. It lists all courses offered, giving course descriptions, course fees, books and handling charges. A course registration form is located here. 

We're here to help
Our office can provide you with a sample lesson or answer general questions regarding these courses. Call us at (775) 784-4652 or toll free at 1-800-233-8928, ext. 4652, or visit us at the University of Nevada, Continuing Education Building, 1041 North Virginia Street, Room 225, Reno, Nevada. Our office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Pacific Time).

Credit
The Nevada Secondary Course of Study document published by the Nevada Department of Education states: "Credit may be granted for independent learning courses taken through a correspondence school which is approved by the State Board of Education and provided the course is equivalent to courses offered in the local school district secondary school program." Our courses are approved by the State Board of Education, however credit is granted by the school whose requirements you wish to fulfill. It is your responsibility to ascertain before enrollment that the course(s) chosen meet the requirements you wish to satisfy.  

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High School Courses
Please note: We are in the process of updating our web site in preparation for new web registration options this spring. Links below provide Adobe PDF versions of our latest high school course listings. If you need assistance or would like to receive a catalog, please call (775) 784-4652, toll-free
1-800-233-8928, ext 4652 or click here.

• High School Courses (PDF)

Academic Honesty
Students enrolled in all University of Nevada, Reno independent learning courses are expected to adhere to the same strict codes of academic honesty required of students in the classroom and to be aware of the seriousness of academic dishonesty. Unacceptable behavior such as submitting someone else's work as your own, working in groups on individual assignments, cheating on examinations, or plagiarizing in any way can result in a variety of penalties, such as resubmission of lessons, re-examination, failure in the course, automatic withdrawal from the course, or other sanctions. If you do not have a clear understanding of these expectations, please contact the independent learning office.

Questions?
Although we have worked diligently to include all the information you may need to know while taking a high school independent learning course, we realize that something might have been left out. If you have a question that is not addressed please contact the independent learning office for assistance!

Independent Learning/0050 Extended Studies
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557 USA

Office:
(775) 784-4652 or

Toll-free:
1-800-233-8928 Fax:
(775) 784-1280

E-mail: istudy@unr.edu