Independent Study and Digital Academy Instruction & Curriculum

Independent Study is an optional educational alternative available to students from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Students work independently and in cohorts with the support and direction of an experienced credentialed teacher.

While independent study uses the district adopted curriculum and the district graduation requirements, it offers flexibility to meet individual student needs, interests and learning style.

Digital Academy/Independent Study Online

Kindergarten Online 

• Required daily 90 minutes virtual sessions with credentialed teacher
• Weekly work issued to be completed independently
• Additional support assigned based on individual needs and/or determined by student's individual educational plan

1st-8th Grade Online 

• Required daily 4 hour sessions (combination synchronous and asynchronous)
• Weekly work issued to be completed independent
• Additional support assigned based on individual needs and/or determined by student's individual educational plan

9th-12th Grade Online 

• Required 50 minute virtual sessions per course per week; except PE. PE is incorporated into an existing session
• Four course minimum each semester
• High School Counselor determines course selections with student/parent
• Five hours of assignments per course to be completed weekly
• Schedule determined by courses needed and availability
• Additional support assigned based on individual needs and/or determined by student's individual educational plan

Independent Study In-person

1st-8th Grade In-person 

• Required daily 50 minutes session ( 2 synchronous and 3 asynchronous)
• Weekly work issued to be completed independent
• Additional support assigned based on individual needs and/or determined by student's individual educational plan

9th-12th Grade In-person

• Required 50 minute in-person sessions per course per week; except PE. PE is incorporated into an existing session
• Four course minimum each semester
• High School Counselor determines course selections with student/parent
• Five hours of assignments per course to be completed weekly
• Schedule determined by courses needed and availability
• Additional support assigned based on individual needs and/or determined by student's individual educational plan