Clear Creek Integrated School District Independent Study Mentorship (ISM) Program
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Independent Study Mentorship (ISM) Program

Empowering tomorrow's leaders through real-world experiences today.

Clear Creek ISD’s ISM program is an innovative, student-centered experience that connects high school juniors and seniors with accomplished professionals for one-on-one mentorships in their chosen fields of interest.

Whether you're a student exploring your future or a professional ready to shape the future and give back, the ISM program offers a powerful partnership built on curiosity, career exploration, and real-world connection.

Register in GetMyInternsMentor Information Packet
Who
CCISD juniors & seniors
Format
One-on-one mentorship + major project
Students

ISM students will:

  • ★Identify and research a career field that inspires them
  • ★Develop professional communication and presentation skills
  • ★Learn directly from experts through interviews and shadowing
  • ★Build confidence, knowledge, and purpose for their post-secondary path
Mentors

Mentors serve as:

  • Experts and guideshelping students gain insight into daily work and long-term goals including a major project
  • Role modelssharing experiences and professional wisdom
  • Advocatesencouraging the next generation of leaders in your field
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Next steps to start the ISM journey

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For students

  1. 1Apply, get accepted, and enroll in the ISM Program for the upcoming academic year — typically the February before the academic year, during course selection.
  2. 2When you're ready to search for and identify your mentor, sign up through CCISD GetMyInterns by clicking the Register button at the top right of this page.
  3. 3Select Register under Students on the registration page and complete all required fields.
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For professional mentors

2-step process
1
Raptor volunteer registration
Complete the CCISD “Raptor” system volunteer registration at apps.raptortech.com/Apply.
2
GetMyInterns registration
Complete the CCISD “GetMyInterns” registration by clicking the Register button at the top right of this page.
  • Select Register under Internship Providers and complete all required fields.
  • Post the job(s)* you wish to fill with a CCISD student mentee.
Note: a job “Title” is what the student will be doing at the mentorship.
*ISM mentorships cannot be a paid position, but are categorized as “Job(s)” in the GetMyInterns platform. Paid position opportunities are coming soon.
Resources

Independent Study Mentorship — Mentor Information Packet

Everything a mentor needs: expectations, time commitment, and how the student project works.

View the packet