Short Term Independent Study
TUSD strongly encourages families and guardians to ensure their children's consistent attendance at school. As such, we kindly request that families and guardians refrain from scheduling travel or other unexcused absences while school is in session. Take advantage of the weekends, pupil free days or district vacation days for these events. It is important to remember that each student holds a great value as an active participant within our school community. Our shared goal is to support your child's achievements academically, social-emotionally and behaviorally.
TUSD also understands that some events, non-school athletic competitions, or work opportunities may occur during the school academic school year. The California Education Code does not excuse an absence for vacation or family travel, competitions, or work-related absences but does provide an option for a Short-Term Independent Study. To reiterate, as a district, TUSD highly encourages families to take vacations and schedule any non-excused absences during our district's scheduled vacations to avoid loss of instructional time and possibly incur truancy notices. However, as a courtesy for parents and guardians, the district offers parents Short-Term Independent Study.
Short Term Independent Study
- What is Short Term IS?
- Can a student with an IEP participate in ST-IS?
- How does IS work?
- What happens if parents do not request IS for family travel, student competitions or work?
- What happens if students do not complete the work?
- Am I required to place my child on ST-IS?
- May I request IS for my child at any time?