Details: Independent Study 7-12

For students who want a parent to provide most of the learning support (using district provided software or Canvas) and a teacher who meets with each family monthly.

Parent acts as the instructional guide (learning coach) using district-purchased software and/or district-provided courses in Canvas.
- Grades 7-8: students can choose between district-purchased software or district-provided courses in Canvas for core classes.
- Grades 9-12: students will be enrolled in district-provided Canvas for core classes.
Teacher of record (Mentor) will monitor weekly progress and will check in with student and parent monthly.
Students will participate in district standardized testing with Davis Connect.

Students are expected to maintain grade level pacing as outlined by software provider guidelines but may work as quickly as desired to complete all coursework and achieve credit.
Students that are behind grade level pacing, must engage in a minimum of 4 hours per day in core content areas.
Parents will create an enrichment/remediation plan which includes instructional activities to supplement student learning. This plan will be approved by the teacher of record.
Students who have not been active in a course for ten days may be dropped from the course.

Students with a 504 plan or SPED Individualized Education Plan will have their accommodations provided.
Prior to enrolling with Davis Connect, IEP team at the boundary school will meet to determine appropriate service.

Optional in-person activities, field trips, assemblies, dances, etc. will be scheduled in accordance with county health guidelines.
Students can also participate in eSports, virtual clubs, and in-person activities.
If desired, students can participate in athletics through their boundary school.