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Students urge board to preserve ISL option for athletes; cite state rule enabling alternative credit

School District of the Chathams · April 29, 2025
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Two Chatham High students testified that the ISL (Individualized Student Learning) option enables dancers and other athletes to meet graduation requirements; they cited NJAC 6A §8 and asked the board to retain or revamp ISL with safety and standards protections.

Two Chatham High School students told the board the district’s Individualized Student Learning (ISL) option is critical for students who train off-campus and cannot participate in school sports every day.

Emily Smith said she trains at least three hours a day and is taking Advanced Placement and honors classes; she said ISL (sometimes called Option 2) can legally satisfy gym-credit requirements under state regulation NJAC 6A §8, and…

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