DSIS

DSIS Davis School for Independent Study provides an academically challenging course of study in an enriching educational environment that considers and supports

The Davis School for Independent Study is a K-12 school under the auspices of the Davis Joint Unified School District. Started in the 1991-92 school year, the DSIS high school program is fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). DSIS has presented high school diplomas to more than 678 students who met the school’s graduation requirements. Many of these studen

ts continue their education at colleges and universities while other students move directly into jobs and careers. Independent study is an alternative instructional methodology to traditional classroom instruction and is consistent with the Davis Joint Unified School District’s course of study. Independent study is not an alternative curriculum. Rather, DSIS provides individual students with a choice of ways to acquire the values, skills, and knowledge that all students should gain. The DSIS alternative instructional methodology involves an instructional strategy that responds to an individual’s needs and style of learning. Independent study can be part of, separate from, or in addition to a regular classroom program. A written agreement, valid for up to one school year at a time, is completed by the certificated teacher as the general instructional supervisor. The agreement is reviewed by the student, and if a minor, by his or her parent or guardian and any other person who may be directly involved in the student’s learning program. The written agreement sets educational objectives and addresses activities and personnel involved, resources to be used, and a method to evaluate successful completion of the agreement. The agreement must adhere to the school district policy and state legal requirements. Instruction through independent study:
Allows the student to study at his or her own pace within the limits of compulsory attendance requirements. Challenges each student to excel in his or her area of special interest and abilities. Provides an alternative for students to achieve competency and mastery of basic skills. Allows children to be educated at home. Encourages the student to be resourceful. Facilitates the student’s active participation in his or her own education. Offers real flexibility in the design of an educational program. Offers educational choices to students and families. Enrollment in independent study must be a voluntary choice made by the student and parent. Attendance records are based on a student’s work within the terms and conditions of his or her written agreement and not on traditional “seat time.” Therefore, each student must be motivated to study on his or her own as prescribed by the agreement. These are essential components for a student’s progress and educational success.

Congrats Class of 2023! 🎓🎉 so proud of our seniors! DSIS graduation is tomorrow June 8th at 4 pm! See you there!
06/07/2023

Congrats Class of 2023! 🎓🎉 so proud of our seniors!

DSIS graduation is tomorrow June 8th at 4 pm! See you there!

Open to and rising 9-12th grade students! SCC HSI dual enrollment registration event on MAY 23rd, 11:00-1:30 at King H...
05/19/2023

Open to and rising 9-12th grade students!

SCC HSI dual enrollment registration event on MAY 23rd, 11:00-1:30 at King High School!

Come get signed up for Fall 2023 dual enrollment classes!! 🎓

Attention Seniors! MANDATORY graduation meeting on May 23rd, 3pm in DSIS library!! Cap and gowns passed out at the meeti...
05/17/2023

Attention Seniors! MANDATORY graduation meeting on May 23rd, 3pm in DSIS library!! Cap and gowns passed out at the meeting! 🎓👩🏻‍🎓🧑🏽‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓🥳

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Join us tomorrow May 10 4-8 pm for Chipotle fundraiser for DSIS! Please show flyer or use online ordering code! 🌮
05/09/2023

Join us tomorrow May 10 4-8 pm for Chipotle fundraiser for DSIS!
Please show flyer or use online ordering code! 🌮

Come join us tomorrow May the 4th for some fun Star Wars crafts! 🛸🚀🪐👽
05/02/2023

Come join us tomorrow May the 4th for some fun Star Wars crafts! 🛸🚀🪐👽

Fundraiser @ Blaze Pizza! This Thursday, March 23 3-6 pmFlyer needs to be shown when purchasing so $ can go towards DSIS...
03/21/2023

Fundraiser @ Blaze Pizza!
This Thursday, March 23 3-6 pm
Flyer needs to be shown when purchasing so $ can go towards DSIS!
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Attention 8-9th graders! Come out to the CTE career expo and learn about different careers and DJUSD CTE pathways! 3/21/...
03/10/2023

Attention 8-9th graders!

Come out to the CTE career expo and learn about different careers and DJUSD CTE pathways!

3/21/23
SCC, Davis Center

Sign up at the QR code! 🚗🚜🩺💻

Meet Sophie 💗🐶DSIS was visited by an emotional support animal! Sophie will be visiting us on select Thursdays.
01/26/2023

Meet Sophie 💗🐶
DSIS was visited by an emotional support animal! Sophie will be visiting us on select Thursdays.

DSIS students had a great time at the Mexican folkloric ballet this morning! 💃🏽🩰
01/23/2023

DSIS students had a great time at the Mexican folkloric ballet this morning! 💃🏽🩰

Come join us on January 12th 12-8 pm at for a fundraising night! $$ will go towards DSIS!! 🍕
01/04/2023

Come join us on January 12th 12-8 pm at for a fundraising night! $$ will go towards DSIS!! 🍕

Come to the Davis Farmer’s Market today!! We will be here until 1:00 pm pedaling the carousel as a fundraiser for our st...
11/26/2022

Come to the Davis Farmer’s Market today!! We will be here until 1:00 pm pedaling the carousel as a fundraiser for our students to go to Europe for the first time! 🎠🎪

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Davis, CA
95616

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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+15307575333

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