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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Making a difference in the lives of every student on the Peninsula.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

  • Computer device or laptop (each student is issued one from their school of residence)
  • Internet access
  • Parent/Student request
  • Approved referral from a MPUSD school of residence counselor/administrar
  • Attend all virtual or in-person scheduled sessions 
  • Assignments completed and submitted by due dates
  • Ability to work independently
  • Parent/guardian support
  • Grades and attendance must remain in good standings while enrolled in the program
  • Students with IEPs require an approved placement change with support services team
  • ELPAC score of 3 or higher to be eligible for program
  • High school GPA 2.0 or higher
  • High school student should be on track to meet graduation requirements

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Kinder to 8th Grade

  • Contact MPUSD school of residence to request application form to apply for program
  • Students will complete an entrance exam after the application has been accepted by IS administration
  • Information is reviewed and K-8 Independent Study team will notify the SOR to submit referral if candidate is approved
  • If student has an IEP, a placement change meeting must occur with the student support team before a request for Independent Study can be made. Contact student's case carrier for this request.
  • Completed referrals are submitted to the Independent Study office for processing
  • Independent Study office staff contacts family to complete enrollment into the program

9-12 Grade

  • Contact MPUSD school of residence to request the Independent Study program
  • Meet with the counselor or administrator to discuss possible placement change request
  • If student has an IEP, a placement change meeting must occur with the student support team before a request for Independent Study can be made. Contact student's case carrier for this request.
  • Referral signed by parent, student, counselor and administrator
  • Completed referrals are submitted to the Independent Study office for processing
  • Independent Study office staff contacts family to complete enrollment into the program

Contact Us

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MPUSD Educational Options Campus
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
Phone: (831) 392-3511