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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 while away from the classroom.

 
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How to Request & Complete Independent Study

Please follow the steps below to successfully request and complete Independent Study (IS) for your student.

Step 1: Submit a Request

  • Submit your request to the school office in person, by phone, or via email.

  • 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

 
 

Step 2: Sign the Independent Study Contract

  • A link to the electronic IS contract will be sent to the parent's email on file in Aeries.

  • A separate link will be sent to the student's email.

Both the parent and student must sign the contract through their respective Aeries portals.

How to Sign (Parent/Student Portal):

  1. Log in to your Aeries portal

  2. Click the ☰ (menu) in the top corner

  3. Select "Student Information" → "Independent Study Agreement"

  4. Click “Please Sign” on the right-hand side

  5. Check the box, sign, and submit

 

Step 3: Receive the Independent Study Work Packet

  • After the contract is signed, your student will receive an Independent Study Work packet.

  • This paper packet is required to receive attendance credit.

  • The packet can be picked up from the SJVA front office or sent via email through the Independent Study office.

 
 

Step 4: Submit Completed Work

  • Middle and High School: Your student must return the completed packet to their 3rd or 4th period teacher on the day they return to school.

  • 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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