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Independent Study (TK - 12th grade)

What is Independent Study?

 

Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) is designed for students who will be absent from school for a short period due to reasons such as illness, family emergencies, or travel. This program allows students to keep up with their academic work and receive attendance credit (when completed appropriately) while away from the classroom. This option is available for all grade levels and is intended for planned absences, not ongoing educational placements.

 
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How to Request & Complete Independent Study

To initiate an Independent Study request, please contact the school as soon as possible of the planned absence using one of the following methods:

 

  • Call the front office: (951) 654-6113
  • Email: [email protected]
  • School Messenger: Use the “Independent Study” option on the automated phone menu

  • Requests should be submitted as early as possible, ideally:

    • At least one week in advance for absences longer than 6 school days
    • Within the same week of the absence for shorter requests

 

Please be ready to provide:

  • Student's full name

  • Grade level

  • Dates of absence

  • Reason for Independent Study

 

Sign the Independent Study Contract

  • The Independent Study Authorization form now only has to be filled out once for parents and once for students per year.

  • The form should be filled out at the beginning of the year to account for any future independent study.
  • Click here to access the form
 

Receive the Independent Study Work Packet

  • After the contract is signed, you and your student will receive an email with:

    • Middle and High: an electronic Independent Study Work packet.

    • Elementary: a printable Independent Study Work Packet (Paper packet available in Main Office if needed).
 
 

Submit Completed Work

  • Middle and High School: Submit work via Google Form.

  • Elementary School: Your student must return the completed packet to their teacher on the day they return to school 
 
 

Additional Information

  • A hard copy of the IS contract is available in the school office if needed.

  • A printable version of the contract is also available below.

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