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Independent Study

Short-Term & Extended Independent Study

Short-Term & Extended Independent Study (STIS/EX-STIS) is an educational alternative for students who are required to miss at least three (3) school days due to a temporary, non-medical related instance which conflicts with in-person instruction. 

Please use this link to submit your REQUEST.

This request does not guarantee approval and is not an official application. Completion of this form does not mean you are on an independent study plan. 

Requirements:    

  1. At least 7 school days’ notice before the student’s last day on campus.
  2. Student may not have more than two (2) F’s on posted grades.
  3. Student may not have any truancy letters for the current school year.
  4. STIS is not allowed during the first ten (10) days of the school year, and must be completed prior to the last 20 days of the school year (Wednesday, May 8, 2026.)

To enroll:

1. Contact the Short-Term Independent Study Program Office at (831) 637-5831 ext. 1168.

 OR, 

Please submit your Short Term Independent Study Request using the form provided. This request does not guarantee approval and is not an official application. Completion of this form does not mean you are on an independent study plan. Requests require at least 7 school days’ notice before the student’s last day on campus, not including 24 hours to process this form.

2. A parent, the student, and the Short-Term Independent Study Coordinator sign an agreement.

3. The coordinator requests homework from each teacher.

4. The student will report to the Short-Term Independent Study Coordinator prior to attending class on their first day back on campus to turn in completed work.

5. Short-Term Independent Study Agreements are not allowed during the first ten (10) days of the school year, and must be completed prior to the last 20 days of the school year (i.e., Wednesday, May 8, 2026.)