Is my student eligible for the Independent Study Program?

• Is your student currently enrolled in an SMMUSD school?
• Is your student currently in grades 6-12?
• Does your student demonstrate the motivation, commitment, organizational skills, and academic skills necessary to work independently?
• Would your student benefit from a higher degree of flexibility and individualization, such as students with a special interest or aspiring Olympic athletes?
• Does your student face a particular challenge that makes classroom attendance difficult, such as a health issue, lack of strong connections, or a need to work (ie child actors)?

Application Information:

Are you interested in joining the Independent Study Program?

2025-2026

The deadline to submit the application has PASSED; Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Students interested in being considered for the ISP program after the deadline must contact their school counselor/advisor directly.

2026-2027
Coming soon.

Note:

• All families completing this form should have reviewed the Independent Study FAQ before completing the form.
• Please complete one form per child you are interested in enrolling.
• Current Independent Study students who plan to continue in the ISP program need to complete and submit this enrollment form to continue for the 2026-27 school year.
• This is not the form for Independent Student Physical Education (ISPE). Please contact your middle or high school for information on this program. Please complete this application form ONLY if you are interested in enrolling your child in SMMUSD's Independent Study EDUCATION Program for the 2026-27 school year.
• This link is not monitored after the application deadline.  Please contact your school counselor directly.
   

Information Sessions:

2025-2026

All information sessions for the 2025-2026 school year have concluded.

Students interested in being considered for the ISP program after the deadline must contact their school counselor/advisor directly.

2026-2027
Coming soon.
 

Written Agreements:

A key component of the enrollment process is a signed written agreement that must be obtained from the parent/guardian. This will be completed during an in-person meeting and includes the student, parent, counselor, ISP teacher, and school administrator.