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About Us

Shasta County Independent Study (SCIS) is an alternative to conventional educational settings, allowing 6-12th grade students to complete coursework independently under the supervision of a credentialed teacher. Students meet individually with an assigned teacher a minimum of one time per week. SCIS is voluntary and provides the flexibility to meet students’ specific needs, interests, and learning styles. Our Independent Study teachers utilize State and district-adopted curriculum to ensure students meet or exceed California graduation requirements. Instruction is offered at two convenient locations in Redding. One at 3711 Oasis Road, and the other on the Shasta College campus.

What We Believe

  • We believe that all students in our community school will graduate from high school prepared to obtain a high-skilled, high wage career.
  • We believe that students need to be prepared for to real world occupations and careers, including having the opportunity to earn certifications and college credits while in high school.
  • We believe that students in an alternative program benefit from individualized instruction that allows for a program designed for their individual needs and one-on-one or small group interaction with an instructor.
  • We believe that making learning relevant to students will results in greater engagement in the educational process.
  • We believe that using instructional technology to provide access to course materials enhances student’s ability to be self-directed and to assume responsibility for their progress towards graduation.

Our Vision

To offer flexible, personalized and diverse learning options to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Our Mission

To foster the development of our students into educated, socially responsible citizens, ready to take on life's adventures.

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Jill North
Program Director of Alt. Ed
Student Programs
530.232.0048

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Carie Webb
Executive Director
Student Programs
530.225.0048

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Cheyenne Mizenko
Principal
Student Programs
530.338.3189

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that is your own self. Aldus Huxley