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Short Term Independent Study

Short Term Independent Study

Short-term independent study may be an option for students who have unavoidable absences and will be absent for three (3) to fifteen (15) consecutive school days.  If a student is absent for more than 15 days, the student must be withdrawn from the Travis Unified School District and enrolled in the destination district.  Short-term independent study contracts cannot be used for disciplinary reasons.

To be eligible for a short-term independent study contract, a student must have satisfactory academic progress and attendance. According to Board Policy, the following restrictions are in place for Independent Studies: 

 

 

Academic Requirements

Students

Kindergarten through 3rd Grade—no unsatisfactory marks in core academic subjects.* 

4th-6th graders—no interventions in core academic subjects.

  • These are determined by the most recent progress report or trimester report card for general education students.
  • For K-6 students receiving special education services, the latest progress report or report card must indicate progress towards meeting educational goals and objectives.
  • Students receiving special education services must have an IEP meeting and give 30 days advance notice to be considered for STIS. This is a state policy and there are no exceptions. 

 

Attendance Requirements

Students

All students in Grades K-6 must have 3 days or less of unexcused absences and/or tardies of 30 minutes or more.