MASTERY EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT STUDY (MEIS)
The Mastery Experience Independent Study (MEIS) is a one-credit learning opportunity students earn by engaging in the exploration of a topic that is personally meaningful. By engaging in this opportunity students take an important step in self direction and self-study in their educational journey.
Students will earn a 1.0 general elective credit and be given a grade of Pass or Fail.
When do students complete the MEIS credit?
Students can complete the MEIS credit during their sophomore, junior, or first semester senior year.
What do students try to “master”?
Students demonstrate mastery of the West Hartford Public School’s Vision of the Graduate. This vision outlines four attitudes and disposition and four academic skills students should master by the time they graduate. To demonstrate mastery, students engage in a meaningful independent learning experience, document their process, and reflect on the elements in the Vision of the Graduate.
What is the Vision of the Graduate?
The Vision of the Graduate articulates the community’s and school district’s aspirations for each student. By outlining the specific attitudes, dispositions and skills, the Vision of the Graduate identifies desired outcomes for students who graduate from the West Hartford Public Schools.
How will students learn about the MEIS credit?
Information regarding the Mastery Experience Independent Study (MEIS) will be available on the district website, as well as in the Career Counseling Center/Student Activities Office or via a student’s school counselor. Students looking to pursue this opportunity will complete a proposal form according to the published timeline.
If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.