Short Term Independent Study during Teachers' Strike

🏫 Schools Will Remain Open

At this time, schools will remain open and on a minimum day schedule with a 1:30 PM dismissal. However, we understand that some families may prefer to keep their children at home during this period. To support families, the district is offering two options:

 

• Option 1 - Attend school: Send your child to school as usual. Keep in mind that dismissal at all sites will be at 1:30 PM. Substitute teachers and staff will be on campus with planned activities for all grade levels. 

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• Option 2 - Independent Study option: Keep your child home and complete an Independent Study Packet. Packets will be sent home with every student the day before the strike begins. A downloadable copy will also be available on our district website. Complete packets must be returned to school on your child’s first day back for your child to get attendance credit.

 

✅ Earn Attendance Credit at Home
Students who participate in Independent Study will receive attendance credit for the day(s) by completing the assigned learning packet.

 

📚 What this means for your child:

• Packets include assignments in core subjects

• All work is aligned to grade-level standards

• This option is voluntary and available during strike-impacted days

 

⚠️ Important: Short-Term Limit
Short-term Independent Study is limited to a maximum of 15 school days.
If your child has already used short-term Independent Study days this school year, those days will count toward the 15 day total.

 

📝 Getting Started
If you are interested, please complete the Independent Study Contract here:
🔗Independent Study Contract

 

📦 How to Get the Packet

• Sent home with students on the last school day prior to the strike

• Posted online for easy download

• Available in the front office at each school site

 

👨‍👩‍👧 How to Support Your Child at Home

• Encourage daily completion of assigned work

• Provide a quiet space for learning

• Return completed packets as directed by your school

 

📞 Need Help?
If you need support or have any questions, please contact your school office. We are here to help.