Independent Studies

Short Term Independent Study (STIS)

The process for independent studies has changed quite significantly for this year (2026-2027), based on up-to-date guidance from the District and in compliance with California Education Code.

There are no longer contracts that require the student to collect work from teachers. There are only grade level packets, up to 10 days. 

Planned Absences (vacations, funerals, appointments, etc):  Please notify the Shoreline Office by phone or email (sloffice@losd.ca) with the dates and reason for the absence. You or your student may pick up packet(s) in the Shoreline Office for those days. Student will complete packet(s) and turn into the office for review.

Unexpected Absences (illness, family emergency, etc):  Please notify the Shoreline Office by phone or email (sloffice@losd.ca) on the date of the absence with the reason. When the student returns to school, they may pick up packet(s) in the Shoreline Office for those absent days. Student will complete packet(s) and turn into the office for review.