Independent Study

SHORT-TERM INDEPENDENT STUDY

Short-term Independent Study may be an option for students who have unavoidable absences that will result in missing a minimum of 1 and up to 15 consecutive school days. Before embarking on independent study, the student will be provided with coursework that accounts for each day the student will be absent.  The request for short-term independent study must be received by the school at least 7-10 school days before the first expected date of absence.   Independent Study for absences of 15 days or more is offered through Briones Independent Study.

SHORT-TERM INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDELINES

BRIONES INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHOOL

Briones offers an alternative to in-person instruction for grades TK-12.  Courses are completed outside of a traditional school setting.  Students meet weekly with a certified teacher to develop an individual learning plan that helps them make progress toward standard/course completion.

Independent Study Daily Live and Synchronous Instruction Offerings

Transitional Kindergarten to grade 2 - daily live synchronous instruction for all students throughout the school year.

Grades 3 to 8 - both daily live interaction and at least weekly synchronous instruction for all students throughout the school year.

Grades 9 to 12 - at least weekly synchronous instruction for all students throughout the school year.

"Live interaction" refers to the interaction between students and district classified or certified staff, including peers, to maintain school connectedness. This may include, but is not limited to, wellness checks, progress monitoring, service provision, and instruction.  This interaction may take place in person or through internet or telephonic communication.

"Synchronous instruction" refers to classroom-style instruction or designated small group or one-on-one instruction delivered in person, or via internet or telephonic communications, involving live, two-way communication between the teacher and student.  The teacher of record shall provide synchronous instruction for that student.

Written learning agreements must be signed before a student commences an independent study course.