Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) is a rigorous, demanding course offered to juniors and seniors at all high schools in Frisco ISD. Students in ISM had to go through an interview and application process in order to be considered for this competitive program. It allows the student to go out into the real world and get experience in the field they wish to study. They train under a mentor who helps them get all the real world experience they need. The student must come up with a final product at the end of the year relating to their field of study.