Welcome to the 2024-25 school year at Banning Independent Study School (BISS)!

At BISS, we partner with students to help them be successful in an independent study environment. Many students find they thrive with the additional flexibility independent study provides. Our passion is to offer these students access to a rigorous, meaningful curriculum and support to find their path to success.  

Students at BISS can participate in Electives, CTE courses, and sports teams at the traditional schools in our district. Additionally, for high school students, Coombs Alternative Ed offers a traveling sports program where students can receive up to 2.5 credits in P.E. or elective credit for each of the four (4) sports offered. At Coombs, our sports teams participate in home and away games with other alternative schools in the Serrano League. Furthermore, students at BISS can join Link Crew, E-sports Club, or attend music/art classes here at Coombs. These programs help engage our students in school, promote leadership skills, and foster the development of teamwork.

Every Wednesday is an early release day, providing our teachers valuable collaboration and professional development time. Attendance in independent study is earned by completing assignments and attending weekly appointments. Independent study is a privilege, not a right. By law, students who do not regularly complete assignments or who fail to attend scheduled appointments may not remain in independent study and will be sent back to a traditional school setting. Please contact the office or your student’s teacher with any questions. 

We look forward to welcoming our students back to campus for a successful new school year.

Dr. Melissa Lee

Principal

Coombs Alternative Education