Independent Study
Grades K--8 Home Study Program
MHUSD is offering Home Study, an independent learning program for students in grades k-8. Home Study is designed to support students who are self-driven, learn better in an independent environment, and need an alternate learning access to support physical and mental health needs. The curriculum used for Home Study for grades K-5 is through Imagine Learning which uses both workbooks and technology as well as novels for grades 4 and 5. The curriculum used for Home Study for grades 6-8 is through Edmentum which uses technology. Students will receive live, synchronous, and asynchronous instruction. Daily attendance is equivalent to a minimum of 60% of work daily and a minimum current grade of 60%. Families play a large role in the success of the students on pace coursework and grades.
Edmentum Tutorial in English Grades 6-12
Tutorial Edmentum en español para grados 6-12
Grades 9-12 District Independent Study
MHUSD is offering District Independent Study, an independent learning program for students in grades 9-12. District Independent Study is designed to support students who are self-driven, responsible, learn better in an independent environment, and need an alternate learning access to support physical and mental health needs. The curriculum for District Independent Study is through Edmentum. Students will receive synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Daily attendance is equivalent to a minimum of 60% of work daily and a minimum current grade of 60%. For Seniors Only- Families will receive a survey in the fall if you want your child to walk in graduation, receive a diploma, senior pictures etc. at their home school site. Also please note: Many academic and sport scholarship programs do not accept Independent Learning as a viable option. This may not be the right choice for your student if your student will be applying for the NCAA or other scholarship programs. Families play a large role in the success of the students on pace coursework and grades.
Example Secondary Schedule 9-12
Edmentum Tutorial in English Grades 6-12
Tutorial Edmentum en español para grados 6-12
Contact Information
To apply for Independent Study for the 2024-25 School Year, please contact your school administration for grades TK-5, or your guidance counselor for grades 6-12.
The deadline to apply is March 15.