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.
Contact Information
For more details or to submit requests, please contact the school office: 530-367-3782
