According to the California Department of Education: “The purpose of independent study is to provide an alternative education program and setting for students. Independent study programs are voluntary and use alternative instructional strategies that respond to individual student needs and learning styles.” https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/is/cefindependentst.asp

 

Keema School for Independent Study is an educational program in Twin Rivers USD that provides instruction based on curriculum aligned with California State Standards that is supported by interactions with certificated teachers. Keema School for Independent Study is a voluntary placement program.  

 

During their stay at Keema, students complete standards-based course work using an online curriculum program and meet weekly and/or daily with an assigned teacher. They must meet state independent study attendance requirements as outlined in Twin Rivers Unified School District Administrative Regulations and state law.  Student attendance is measured by the quantity and quality of work they submit weekly to their assigned instructor. Consistent attendance - based on work completed - is required for continued enrollment.

 

Keema educates students at grades Kindergarten - 12.

 

Keema K-8 students meet with their assigned teacher for one-to-one instruction for one hour per week. Additionally, students have the opportunity to spend extra time each day - during a specified time - for additional small group support and/or instruction.

Keema 9-12 students meet with their assigned teacher for one-to-one instruction for one hour per week. Additionally, students have the opportunity to take extra classes to make up needed credits or for enrichment in life skills and areas of interest.

 

Yes, Keema offers Special Education services and has certificated Special Education Teachers on staff.

 

Yes, Keema offers English Learner services. In addition to regular meetings with their assigned teacher, EL students are enrolled in a weekly course specific for support of English Learners.

 

Who are the teachers at Keema?                                                                           

All teachers at Keema are highly qualified and fully credentialed.

 

Yes, to enroll at Keema students must complete an interdistrict transfer. Families may begin the process through the TRUSD Student Services Department at the district office.

 

Students currently enrolled in the Twin Rivers School District who wish to enroll at Keema begin the process with their counselor at their home school.

 

Yes, Keema students interested in beginning the process of returning to their home school start by meeting with their Keema counselor. 

 

Yes, Keema offers a high school diploma for those students who complete the required coursework. This is the same diploma earned at the comprehensive high schools in Twin Rivers and throughout the State of California.

 

Keema has four locations to better serve our community:             

Grades K-12                                                                             

Main Campus - North Avenue Site - 1281 North Avenue, Sacramento CA. 95838

Satellite: Foothill High School - 5000 McCloud Drive, Sacramento, CA 95842

Satellite: Highlands High School - 6601 Guthrie St., North Highlands, CA 95660

Satellite: Rio Linda site -  631 L St., Rio Linda, CA. 95673

 

Yes, Keema offers daily breakfast and lunch to enrolled students between 9 AM and 2 PM.

 

Work permits may be obtained in person from the Counseling Department at the Main Campus - North Avenue site Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM. Work permits are only available in person. 

 

Transcripts may be obtained in person Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM from our School Registrar at the North Avenue Site or by email at: edwina.moody@twinriversusd.org

 

Currently masks are not required on the Keema campuses. We continue to follow COVID guidelines from the district, county, and state.