Independent Study & Mentorship

Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) is a district program and course that is offered at all Frisco ISD high school campuses. Once selected for ISM, students focus their study on a career topic of their choice. Course expectations include the development of an extensive research portfolio of journal and trade articles, written analyses of these professional articles, and written assessments of interviews and/or observations of people who work in that career field. Students deliver progressively longer oral presentations and improve their skills in public speaking, research, time management, communication, networking, interviewing, and goal setting. In addition, ISM students refine other interpersonal skills in the areas of professional dress, email and phone etiquette, and engaging in meaningful conversations with professionals.