Individualized Student Learning Opportunities (ISLO)
Individualized Student Learning Opportunities (ISLO) - previously known as Option II - permits district boards of education to determine and establish curricular activities or programs aimed at achieving the Core Curriculum Content Standards for promotion and graduation purposes. ISLO serves as an alternative to traditional high school courses and involves in-depth experience that may be provided by school district personnel or instructors not employed by the school district. ISLO may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: interdisciplinary or theme-based programs, independent study, magnet programs, student exchange programs, distance learning, internships, community service, co-curricular or extra-curricular programs, and/or other structured learning experiences.
The purpose of ISLO is to provide educational experiences that are meaningful and relevant, and that provide students with opportunities to explore and achieve at high levels. ISLO allows local school districts to design and implement curricular programs that meet the needs of all students. The regulations support student participation in deep and meaningful learning experiences that advance student learning and focus on student interests and abilities. ISLO allows students to obtain credit for learning experiences outside of the traditional classroom environment. Some of these experiences may provide real-world connections not available in the school setting. Other learning experiences may go beyond what the traditional high school can provide. Below is the ISLO Guidelines and Application.
Please be aware that courses taken outside of KRHS that are not on the approved 48-H form (courses approved by NCAA ) will not calculate for NCAA eligibility. It is strongly advised that any potential college athlete check the NCAA website for information on ISLO programs and NCAA eligibility.
Popular ISLO strategies:
- Dual Enrollment Program- Students take college-level courses on the high school campus, for which they receive both high school credit (counting toward graduation) and college credits.
- On-Campus College Program- Students take courses on a college campus, for which they receive both college and high school credit.
- Distance Learning- High School credit can be awarded for courses taken via the Internet.
- Credit Recovery-
- HyFlex Courses - HyFlex Kingsway course formats allow students to work in a non-traditional learning environment through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Students planning to pursue outside coursework for Kingsway credit must submit a completed application to their counselor.
- If you are interested in receiving credit for a course taken through an on-campus college program or distance learning, please click on the ISLO Guidelines and Application below
- If you are interested in our HyFlex program, please click here.