Independent Study Contract Information

Students are eligible to request an Independent Study Contract if they will be absent for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 15 days. Each student may request up to 15 school days of Independent Study per academic year.

To request a contract, please contact the Attendance Coordinator, Richard Barr, at richard.barr@sweetwaterschools.org

Requirements:

• Advance Notice: We require at least one week's notice before the scheduled absence.

• Work Completion: Students are responsible for completing all assigned schoolwork during their absence.

*  For attendance purposes, one assignment must be submitted for every five days of absence.

*  For academic purposes, all assigned work must be completed and ready to submit upon return.

• • • Finals Week: Independent Study Contracts are not granted during finals week unless approved by an Assistant Principal 

Process:

1.     Parent/Guardian Request: Parents must request the Independent Study Contract via email.

2.     Contract Pick-Up: The student/parent/guardian may pick up the contract from the Attendance Office.

3.     Parent/Guardian Completion: Once completed by a parent/guardian, the student must return the contract to the Attendance Office for verification.

4.     Teacher Signatures: After verification, the student will collect teacher signatures and return the signed contract to the Attendance Office.

5.     Return & Submission: Upon returning to school, the student must check in with the Attendance Coordinator and submit a copy of at least one completed assignment for every 3 to 5 days of absence.