Wiseburn Unified School DistrictWUSD (Online) Independent Study Program
Important Information
The State of California has determined that the 2021-22 WUSD Independent Study Program is for grades TK-12 students whose health may be put at risk during in-person instruction, as determined by their parent or guardian.
The new WUSD Independent Study Program will NOT be the same as the 2020-21 WUSD distance learning or hybrid learning programs. The WUSD Independent Study Program is primarily asynchronous; students are required to work independently, without a teacher throughout the day. Live interactions online and synchronous learning will occur during short time blocks daily or weekly, dependent on grade level.
The WUSD Independent Study Program is an alternative program to traditional classroom instruction. Students will complete the required course of study from home and primarily online. Students will be assigned to a homeroom period for the purpose of attendance, announcements, and connectedness. Note that the independent study program is entirely separate from the in-person instruction program.
Students will receive live synchronous instruction online, and use an online platform (Schools PLP) to access their curriculum, assessments, assignments, and to submit completed work. The following are sample schedules for live synchronous instruction: grades TK-3, 30 minutes daily; grades 4-8, 30 minutes daily and 45 minutes twice a week. Students may also be assigned other District-approved online courses.
Students' independent study program requires a written learning agreement signed by the teacher, parent/guardian, and student, if appropriate. The written learning agreement will specify coursework, online schedule, meeting requirements, and clear expectations for successful participation in the program.
While any student may enroll within the WUSD Independent Study Program, success in independent study requires motivation and a strong work commitment on the part of the student and parents/guardians. It also requires sufficient academic preparation to enable the student to work independently. If a student receives special education services, an IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting must be held before the student can participate. Parents/caregivers should consider if they are available to support/teach all subject areas while maintaining the conditions for their student to learn at home.
Important Dates:
- August 5-12, 2021 - Registration Window
- August 9-20, 2021 - Families contacted by school site and sign Independent Study Written Learning Agreement
- August 31, 2021 - First Day of School
To learn more and begin the registration process for the WUSD Independent Study Program, click here.
For questions or technical assistance contact your student's school site main office, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.