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Welcome to the Orcutt School for Independent Study. Orcutt Union School District is proud to offer an Independent Study program for families seeking an alternative educational pathway. This program is currently housed on the Ralph Dunlap Elementary campus. We provide options for:
To begin the enrollment process, please click the Intent to Enroll button.
Once notified of acceptance, official online enrollment can begin for all students not currently attending OUSD.
For additional information, please contact the office manager at 805-960-5572, or email the Interim Principal, Katherine Adler.
January 30, 2026
All local families are invited to the Orcutt Children’s Arts Foundation Masquerade Gala, scheduled for the Monarch Club in Nipomo on Saturday, March 7! This inspiring event brings together art supp...
January 12, 2026
All members of the community are invited to Human Trafficking on the Central Coast, a forum hosted by the Rotary Club of South Santa Maria on Thursday, January 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at t...
January 9, 2026
The Orcutt Children's Arts Foundation once again will be organizing a Spring Play in 2026! The play will be a lighthearted comedy, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by John Glore....
WHAT SETS US APART
Orcutt School for Independent Study provides an alternative educational pathway.
Provides innovative avenues of study and educational options
Places a premium on academic learning where students achieve their potential
Students, parents, staff, and community work together to ensure a nurturing, caring environment
Report a threat to student safety, a bullying situation, or any other non-emergency safety concern.
Information submitted will be sent to the school principal. This form is anonymous, but you will be given an opportunity to provide your name and contact information if you wish. While this is not a 24/7 monitoring system, we review reports as quickly as possible when school is in session.
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