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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:
- Independent Study
- Includes a full at-home learning experience with some virtual instruction.
- Hybrid (blended) Study
- Provides a blend of at-home learning with additional in-class, on-campus instruction.
- Dual-enrollment
- For junior high in which up to two classes are offered in person at one of our junior high campuses with the remaining classes being virtual/blended.
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.
OSIS NEWS
October 22, 2025
Voluntary Nutrition Survey for Parents
October 22 OUSD parents, Our Child Nutrition Department has a graduate student intern from Cal Poly, Samantha Xu, who is studying the need for nutrition counseling services for students and families. . .
WHAT SETS US APART
Orcutt School for Independent Study provides an alternative educational pathway.
- Flexibility
Provides innovative avenues of study and educational options
- Caring relationships
Places a premium on academic learning where students achieve their potential
- Partnership
Students, parents, staff, and community work together to ensure a nurturing, caring environment
See Something? Say Something!
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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