LCMSD Independent Study Athletics (ISA) Application

LCMSD offers an alternate Independent Study Athletics (ISA) program for ELITE athletes competing successfully at the state or national level in their sport. When a student is approved for ISA, their participation in athletic competitions will not result in unexcused absences, as long as they meet all Independent Study requirements and complete assigned work within the designated time frame. Approval for participation is based on the LCMSD Elite Athlete Criteria and the following additional criteria:

1. The activity in which the student competes/participates must be an extension of an existing component of the California physical education standards.
2. The activity must be conducted under the supervision of a credentialed instructor within the District.
3. The activity must consist of instruction that meets or exceeds 400 minutes every 10 school days. (Education Code 51222)
4. The activity must represent a continuation/extension of the student's past record of involvement and dedication in the sport, as evidenced by the number of years the student has been involved in the training and the individual achievement level outside of school that has been attained by the student.
5. ISA is only offered at the middle school as a yearlong program. Students must meet ISA requirements to qualify for the program. Students must remain in the ISA program for the entire year.

Activities that DO NOT qualify for Independent Study Athletics include (but are not limited to):

Club sports (volleyball, soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, water polo etc.), recreational leagues (AYSO, etc.), most dance programs, individual programs with trainers, aerobics, weight training and yoga.