In compliance with Assembly Bill 130, SMUSD will offer a K-12 Independent Study option utilizing an online platform in which students follow a self-paced curriculum from home.


Visit the Foothills website to enroll in the Independent Study Program.

Instructional models for each grade level

Grades K-3

Elements of Daily Synchronous Instruction in the form of Mini Lessons
Daily Asynchronous Learning
Parents/Guardians serve as Learning Coaches
Teacher Office Hours

Grades 4-8

Elements of Weekly Synchronous Instruction in the form of Mini Lessons
Elements of Daily Live Interaction
Daily Asynchronous Learning
Teacher Office Hours

Grades 9-12

Elements of Weekly Live Interaction
Daily Asynchronous Learning
Teacher Office Hours

resources - Presentations, guides, q&a, videos

If you are interested in enrolling your student in the Independent Study Program, please visit the Foothills website or email [email protected].