All BUSD families are welcome to join BIS
Back To School Night Wednesday September 15th 4:30-6:30pm Save the Date ! Zoom invite to come in your parent and student email.
2021 BIS Enrollment process:
Step 1. All families must attend an orientation as a first step to enrolling at Berkeley Independent Study:
BIS K-5 Virtual Academy Orientation Sign-up Form. BIS K-5 Virtual Academy is new this year. Virtual orientations will take place on
Thursday October 14th at 12noon
BIS 9-12 Orientation Sign-up Form. Virtual orientation will take place
Thursday October 14th at 1pm
BIS Assisted Home School Orientation for K-8 will take place Wednesday September 22 and October 13th at 12:00noon . Here is the google form to sign up.
Step 2. After attending an orientation please fill out the BIS Application
Families must enroll in BUSD before attending. BUSD admissions information here.
BUSD Calendar. School starts Mon. Aug 16.
Additional Links
AB/SB 130 Education Code RE Independent Study
ACLU Know Your Rights AB/SB 130 Independent Study English
ACLU Know Your Rights AB/SB130 Independent Study Spanish
BUSD COVID-19 2021-2022 Safety Plan
New Independent Study Town Hall Video in English-Aug 2021
New Independent Study Town Hall Video in Spanish-Aug 2021
Independent Study parent notification Letter New SB 130 law
BIS Updated Information for students with IEPs and Section 504 Plans
Ed Hub Tech Resources for Families in English
