What is Independent Study?

Independent Study is an instructional strategy that responds to an individual's needs and styles of learning. It is an optional education alternative, available to students from kindergarten through high   school. Students are provided with an educational program that is aligned with state and district standards with the support and direction of a credentialed and experienced teacher. All district adopted texts are provided to the students. Students participate in all district testing. Elementary and Middle School students follow the equivalent pacing to the district schools in all courses. High School students take a maxium of four semester courses at a time which are completed in one quarter.

How to Enroll

Currently Enrolled MPUSD Students

• Student and parent/guardian make a request to their School of Residence's Principal or Counselor requesting a referral to Independent Study. ( Required for all grades, K-12)
• A conference is held with the Counselor and /or Principal and the parent/guardian and student to determine if the Independent Study Program is an appropriate placement using the following guidelines:

1. Student MUST personally express their desire to enroll.
2. Student must be working at a mid-basic to advanced level in all core subject areas.
3. Special Education, Expelled and Suspended students may not enroll in Independent Study.

• Once your referral form has been reviewed by Independent Study you will be contacted by phone. Until that decision is made the student must continue to attend their school of Residence.

Students New to MPUSD

• Enroll the student at their school of Residence.  When registering let the staff know you are interested in the Independent Study Program.
• Contact the School of Residence Principal  or Assist. Principal to inform them of your request and to set up a conference.
• A conference is held with the Counselor and /or Principal and the parent/guardian and student to determine if the Independent Study Program is an appropriate placement using the following guidelines:

1. Student MUST personally express their desire to enroll.
2. Student must be working at a mid-basic to advanced level in all core subject areas.
3. Special Education, Expelled and Suspended students may not enroll in Independent Study.

• Once your referral form has been reviewed by Independent Study you will be contacted by phone. Until that decision is made the student must continue to attend their school of Residence.
   

For more information about independent study programs at the State Level, click here

Contact Information:

Director-Educational Options

Kevin McClellend

Lead Intrim Teacher

Florence Buckenroth

Program Specialist

Rachelle Guiott

I.S. Teachers

Ms. Devaux

Mrs. Doskey

Mrs. Hampton

Mrs. Kline

Mrs.  Rodgers-Byrd

Ms. Stadtlander

Mrs. Waligora

225 Normandy Road

Seaside, CA  93955

 Office Numbers:

(831) 392-3511

Fax Number:

(831) 392-3509

2011-2012  

 School Year

We are now accepting referrals for the 2011-2012 school year. We service grade levels K to 12. Please contact your school of residence to request this program.