Independent Study
Short-Term Independent Study Information
We understand that there may be times when students need to be absent from school for various reasons. Our Short-Term Independent Study program allows students to keep up with their academic work during extended absences. Below are the rules and guidelines for participating in this program.
Make-Up Work Due to Absences
- Responsibility: Students are responsible for completing any academic work missed during their absence.
- Teacher's Role: The teacher will determine which assignments, tests, projects, or presentations the student needs to complete and will set deadlines for the work.
Requesting Assignments for Absences
- Process: If your child is going to be absent, parents/guardians may request their assignments by either:
- Emailing the teacher directly
- Calling the school office
- Timing: Please submit assignment requests by 10:00 am on the day you would like to pick up your child’s work.
- Pick-Up: Requested assignments can be collected from the school office between 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment.
Eligibility for Independent Study Credit
Completed assignments result in the student earning full attendance and academic credit (see details below).
Short-Term Independent Study Guidelines
- Independent Study Contract: Families must sign an Independent Study Contract at the beginning of the school year, or when the need arises, prior to engaging in Short-Term Independent Study.
How to Request Short-Term Independent Study
- Advance Notice: Requests for planned Independent Study must be submitted to the school office at least five (5) school days in advance of the planned absence.
- Submission Deadline: All student work is due the day the student returns to school.
Conditions for Approval of Short-Term Independent Study
Independent Study may be denied under the following circumstances:
- The student has excessive absences or tardies.
- Previous Independent Study assignments were incomplete, resulting in unexcused absences.
Important Notes
- Independent Study will not be approved during the first two weeks of school or the last two weeks of school, except in extenuating circumstances approved by the school principal.
- Incomplete Independent Study contracts will result in unexcused absence(s).
Contact Information
For more details or to submit requests, please contact the school office.
Phone (530) 367-2211
School Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
