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Independent Study

Short-Term Independent Study

Short-Term Independent Study may be an option for students who will be absent for three consecutive school days or more, up to 15 days per school year. Applications for Independent Study are available at the Foxboro office and the form is linked below. Please call Foxboro office at 707-447-7883 if you have any additional questions. 

Independent Study Form

 Guidelines Summary:

  • Contracts must be submitted to the office 10 school days before the student leaves.
  • Contracts may be denied if requested less than 10 school days before the student leaves.
  • Applications will also be denied during the first and/or last week of school and will also be denied during California State testing.
  • To be eligible for a Short-Term Independent Study Contract, a student must have satisfactory academic progress and attendance.
  • If the student does not meet the eligibility requirements listed in the contract, the absences will be considered "unexcused".
  • A family may request independent study for up to 15 school days per academic year.
  • All work must be returned when the child returns to class.