Moffett Independent Study Program

(formerly Moffett Independent Study High School)
MVHS, LAHS and AVHS students needing to complete high school diploma requirements independently may do so through the Moffett Independent Study Program. All classes are conducted on an independent study basis. Students meet once a week with a teacher and are expected to complete a minimum of 20 hours of work INDEPENDENTLY and return it the following week for discussion with the teacher. Generally speaking, once a student has completed 75 hours of work and met the course objectives and requirements, the student receives a letter grade and 5 credits. Students must first consult with their high school counselor and assistant principal to ensure that independent study is the appropriate program for achieving their goals.


Concurrent Enrollment

MVLA Adult School offers concurrent coursework to full-time high school students enrolled in the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. Most students enroll concurrently to make up deficient credits or because they are having difficulty scheduling classes at their regular high school. All concurrent classes are conducted on an independent study basis. Students are assigned a weekly appointment time with a teacher. During this time, they are assigned a minimum of 5 hours of independent work. Generally speaking, once a student has completed 75 hours of work and met the course objectives and requirements, the student receives a letter grade and 5 credits. Students must first consult with their high school counselor and assistant principal to ensure that independent study is the appropriate program for achieving their goals.


The Young Parents Program

The Young Parents Program is committed to improving the lives of teen and young mothers and their children in Mountain View and Los Altos. Through a collaboration between the Moffett Independent Study Program and MVLA adult school’s childcare center, YPP was established to help teen and young mothers meet high school requirements in a flexible academic setting, while providing parenting education and childcare. The program’s childcare services and teaching staff are supported by a continuous CalSAFE grant from the Department of Education. Free shuttle service is provided daily to and from the school site. Students must first consult with their high school counselor and assistant principal to ensure that independent study is the appropriate program for achieving their goals.


Home/Hospital

As a unit of the Moffett Independent Study Program, the Home/Hospital Program allows students undergoing medical treatment to continue their education through independent study. Students are assigned an independent study teacher who will visit them in the hospital or at their home to provide school instruction. Students continue earning high school credits towards the high school diploma. Students must first consult with their high school counselors and assistant principal to ensure that independent study is the appropriate program for achieving their goals.


Adult Independent Study High School Diploma

MVLA Adult School offers classes to adults who are working to achieve a high school diploma. All classes are conducted on an independent study basis, meaning the student meets once per week with a teacher and is expected to complete a minimum of 15 hours of work INDEPENDENTLY and return it the following week for discussion with the teacher. Generally speaking, once a student has completed 75 hours of work and met the course objectives and requirements, the student receives a letter grade and 5 credits.


John Mittan, Program Coordinator

Moffett ISP/Adult HSD&GED

MVLA Union High School District

MVLA Adult School


Office:(650)967-7919

Fax:(650)940-6035