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Homework & Independent Study Contracts
HOMEWORK
The Board believes homework is the responsibility of the student. It is the student’s job to develop regular study habits and to do most assignments independently. The Board encourages all teachers to view the parent/guardian as a contributing resource and to structure homework assignments to involve the parent/guardian without diminishing the student’s sense of responsibility. When assigning homework that involves interaction with parent/guardians, teachers should include instructions that show how parent/guardians can best help their children. To be effective, homework assignments should not place an undue burden on students and families. Homework should reinforce classroom learning objectives and be related to individual student needs and abilities. Homework can involve a variety of activities related to the established curriculum and does not need to be exclusively “paper and pencil.” This can also include advance preparation for upcoming lessons. (BP 6154 a)
MAKE-UP WORK
Students shall be given the opportunity to make up school work missed because of an excused absence or suspension and shall receive full credit if the work is turned in according to the school’s established make-up schedule. (BP 6154a)
INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACT
Please complete this form to request a Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) contract for your student.
Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) provides students with an opportunity to continue learning during certain temporary absences from school. Please review the information below before submitting your request.
Important Information
- STIS may be requested for planned absences of 1 to 15 school days.
- Requests should be submitted at least five (5) school days before the planned absence. Requests submitted with less notice may be considered at the principal's discretion.
- A maximum of 15 school days of Short-Term Independent Study may be used during a single school year.
- STIS is intended to support continued academic progress during a temporary absence and is not a replacement for in-person instruction. In-person instruction remains the most effective mode of learning for students.
- STIS is not available during the first week of school. Requests during the last two weeks of a semester (secondary) or the last two weeks of the school year (elementary and secondary) may be limited based on whether instruction can reasonably be provided.
- Students will complete assigned work during the STIS period. Depending on grade level, assignments will be provided in a paper packet and/or through Canvas. This work is in lieu of classroom instruction, not make-up work.
- A Short-Term Independent Study contract must be signed by both the parent/guardian and the student before the independent study period begins.
- Attendance credit is based on the percentage of assigned work successfully completed in accordance with California Education Code. Students will initially be recorded as absent during the STIS period. Once the completed work has been reviewed and attendance eligibility has been verified, attendance records will be updated as appropriate.
Tesoro High School
Secretary, Guidance Department
(949) 234-5310 x15005
(949) 635-9346 Fax