Independent Study
2025-26 Academic Year FMSD Independent Study
Franklin-McKinley School District's Independent Study Program (ISP), is an Independent Study option for students who are looking for an alternative educational program. For the 2025-26 school year, FMSD will be making updates to our program to align with the vision of providing an educational experience that supports students who desire a more challenging educational experience, whose health or other personal circumstances make classroom attendance difficult and/or who are unable to access course(s) due to scheduling problems (BP 6158). For the 2025-26 school year, FMSD will be returning to our 4th-8th grade Independent Study model. Classes will not be offered to students in grades Tk-3rd. All students enrolled in the 4th-8th grade ISP will be expected to complete daily assignments as assigned by the instructor, independently. To apply for the 2025-26 Independent Study Program please complete this FORM in its entirety. If you have any questions, please contact Student Wellness and Support Services @ (408) 283-6092.
PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLING, DISENROLLING, AND REENROLLING IN ISP
To enroll in ISP for the 2025-26 school year, a contract must be in place for each student. This contract must be signed by the student's parent/legal guardian. You may start your registration on our FMSD ISP Registration Form. For students with exceptional needs, the student's individualized education program (IEP) team, at their current school site, must approve for Independent Study before the student can begin participating.
If your student is enrolled in ISP, and you wish to have your student return to in-person instruction during the school year, you may provide notice to Student Wellness and Support Services @ (408) 283-6092. Please note, students will be placed on availability, students are not guaranteed a spot at their home school.
- ISP FAQs For a link to the Frequently Asked Questions:
NOTIFICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS
Independent Study Policy Technology Use Agreement