Program Requirements and Admissions

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 weekly
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

Contact MPUSD school of residence to request program change into the Independent Study/Digital Academy 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

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