Student Information

• Half day courses AM only, PM only
• Whole day courses
• Local Travel
• Distant Travel

If you are interested in teaching a course, please note that all students leading a course must be paired with a staff member who will serve as the primary contact.

The course must support the objectives of MI and be sanctioned by the MI Committee, the Committee on Program and Procedure (CPP), and the Dresden School Board (DSB). These requirements are in place to ensure that MI offers a quality learning experience. Click on Student-initiated Proposals for more information and find a staff member to co-lead with you.

You can read an up-to-date description of our MI registration/placement process here: MI Placement Process

The majority of courses meet Tuesday-Friday, however, some travel courses may go beyond those four days. In the past, many of these students have chosen to participate fully in March Intensive here and receive an excused absence from Hartford. This year, our juniors will not have HACTC on Thursday or Friday, and seniors will not have HACTC on Friday due to HACTC's scheduled in-service days. We are looking to identify as many full-day options as possible that could accommodate students in the AM or PM with minimal disruption for the handful of HACTC students who will still attend HACTC for part of the week. 
Some years, March Intensive runs into winter sports tournament times. Winter sports athletes should discuss the sports schedule with their coach and/or the HHS Athletic Director before signing up for a MI course.

There are no independent March Intensives for the 25-26 school year. 

Students are encouraged to remain in the course that they are assigned to. The MI Coordinator will consider individual requests for courses changes if there is a clear rationale for the change. All changes must be made by the MI Coordinator. Individual course leaders may not make changes.

GRADING OVERVIEW

It is our philosophy that March Intensive should be a time when you can learn for learning's sake — minus the pressure of grades.  That said, March Intensive is not a vacation week and for that reason, instructors will be evaluating you based upon your level of participation, and these participation marks will be noted on your transcripts.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT

“SP” = Successful Participation

is assigned if you constructively participate for all 4 days (or have an excused absence for 1 – 2 days) and complete all course requirements (e.g., related readings, projects, and/or written reflections).

“NP” = Non-participation

is assigned if you have an excused absence for 3 – 4 days or are excused from participation altogether.

“UP” = Unsuccessful Participation

Cost will depend on the design and offerings of a specific course. Every year the majority of courses cost $0. Students who cannot afford the cost of a course should seek assistance from the MI Committee as need-based scholarships will be available; click on Need-based Scholarship Application for more information.

In most cases it will not be possible to provide a reimbursement if you cannot attend a course.

Cost will depend on the design and offerings of a specific course. Every year the majority of courses cost $0. Students who cannot afford the cost of a course should seek assistance from the MI Committee as need-based scholarships will be available; click on Need-based Scholarship Application for more information.

While enrollment numbers per course may be limited, the large number and diversity of course offerings are meant to ensure a quality experience for all participants. Students and their families will have the responsibility of choosing courses that best match their passions, interests, or desires. You will be notified of the deadline for a NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.

The school and/or your individual instructors will send out information. In some cases, a snow day may lead to the cancellation of a travel course. In that situation we will work to refund as much as we can, but it is unlikely that the entire amount will be refunded due to third party cancellation policies. In some cases, some travel trips may change their dates of travel. Non-travel MI courses will operate on a shortened schedule and will not meet on a snow day.