Students learn
• what they want
• when they want
• with whom they want
• for as long as they want
• to the depth of their interest
• in the way that best suits them
Students have access to the
following learning resources:
• other students
• staff members
• volunteers
• mentors
• apprenticeships
• internships
• a wide variety of reading materials
• the Internet
• etc.
Benefits to students:
• personal responsibility
• self-awareness
• inner direction and purpose
• passion
• self-motivation
• meaningful learning
• work = play
• focus and concentration
• willingness to work through challenges
• failure is not feared
• students learn how to ask questions and how
to ask for help
• self-teaching
• confidence and self-esteem
• students learn how they best learn
• love of learning, love of life
• happiness and joy
Key Concepts
At ISC, there are eight key aspects to the
day-to-day operation of the school. Each aspect offers
students a wide variety of benefits and learning experiences.
Self-Initiated
learning
Corporations
Campus
Meeting
Clerkships
and Officer Positions
Staff
Elections
ISC's One Rule
Mediation
Judicial
Committee 