About Short Term Independent Study (STIS)
The Davis School for Independent Study (DSIS) coordinates the Short Term Independent Study (STIS) program for students attending Emerson Junior High, Davis Senior High School & Martin Luther King (jr.) High School.
Students at any other school should contact their school to request short-term independent study.
STIS Guidelines
Short Term Independent study does not start until September 8, 2025. To be granted STIS you must make your request at least 5 school days before you leave to allow teachers time to prepare the assignments. Requests that are submitted less than 5 school days prior to the absence will not be approved.
Short Term Independent Study is approved for leaves between 1-10 school days per occurrence. Short Term Independent Study is limited to a maximum of 15 school days in one school year. Absences that extend beyond the approved dates may trigger a truancy letter since these additional days are not state approved absences.
The last day to request Short Term Independent Study is May 22, 2026. All students must return from Short Term Independent Study by June 1, 2026 to allow teachers grading time before school ends.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please call DSIS at 530-757-5333 ex. 362.
Emerson, DSHS & MLK Families: Please complete this form to request Short Term Independent Study. Students at any other school should contact their school to request short-term independent study.
SHORT TERM INDEPENDENT STUDY REQUEST FORM
Short term independent study must be requested at least 5 teaching days in advance by completing the online form.
(Optional) Before signing a written agreement the parent or guardian of a pupil may request a telephone, videoconference, or in-person pupil-parent-educator conference or other school meeting during which the pupil, parent or guardian, and, if requested by the pupil or parent, an education advocate, may ask questions about the educational options, including which curriculum offerings and nonacademic supports will be available to the pupil in independent study, before making the decision about enrollment or disenrollment in the various options for learning.