VRA and IS Newsletter 07.20.26

September 21, 2026

A message from Dr. Vujovich and Mrs. Jawanda

Happy Sunday, Families!

Reminder we will be on a minimum day schedule for VRA starting Monday, September 21 to Friday, September 25 for K-6 only. Minimum day schedule for IS will start Tuesday, September 22 and go through Friday, September 25 for K-6 only.

Pardon our dust the construction continues on the VRA/IS site to get the shade structure underway. Please be mindful when parking and dropping off your students you are not near the construction zone.

Campus Visitor Policy: For safety and security, all visitors must check in through the front main office prior to entering campus. Please have a valid photo ID ready upon arrival.

Office Hours & Contact: Our office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call at (209) 331-8008.

Weekly Updates: We have some fantastic events coming up at VRA/IS! Be sure to check our weekly Smore newsletter to stay up to date on all campus activities.

What's happening at Independence

Bridge Program Sign-ups

Registration for Fall Intersession is now open to Lodi USD students currently in Grades TK - 8th! This program runs from September 28th through October 2nd at select Lodi and North Stockton locations. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack is included. Space is limited. Register today at bit.ly/fallintersession2026!

Counseling Corner News 😀

🎓 A Great College Opportunity for Our Juniors & Seniors! 🎓

Parents, please remind your junior and senior students to attend our University of the Pacific (UOP) presentation on Tuesday, September 22!

🏫 UOP will be visiting campus to share information about the programs, majors, and opportunities they have to offer. This is a great chance for students to learn more about college options, ask questions, and begin thinking about what their future after high school could look like.

📅 Tuesday, September 22 @ 12:00
🎓 For Juniors & Seniors
⭐ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore what UOP has to offer!

Please encourage your student to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn about their college options. 💙

PSAT/NMSQT !

If your 11th grader would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT, please have them complete the form that was emailed to them earlier this week.

October 18 - Last day to drop WITH a “W”

Reminder, Parents! 📚

Your student needs meet with a Delta College counselor at least once each year to keep their educational plan, following the master agreement and on track to make sure they are enrolling in the right classes.

Please have your student call (209) 954-5151, ext. 6276 to schedule your appointment.

If your student needs help scheduling, an appointment please ask them to schedule an appointment with me.

Please take a few minutes to check in with your student and ask them to:
✅ Check their Delta grades
✅ Make sure assignments and homework are being completed
✅ Check Canvas regularly for upcoming work and deadlines

📌 One important reminder: I do not have access to your student’s Delta College info, Canvas account, or college records. Because Delta is a college, students are responsible for monitoring their own college information and communicating with their professors.

Parents, it’s time to start planning for Spring 2027!

The Spring 2027 class schedule will be available beginning September 21. Please encourage your student to start reviewing the available classes and planning their spring schedule.

📅 Important Date: On October 2, students will need to log in to their MyDelta account to check their priority registration date. Please remind your student to mark their registration date on their calendar and be prepared to register when their date arrives.

🧬 10th Grade Biology Reminder:
All 10th graders will be required to take BIO 10 in the spring semester. This class is an in-person class and there are no alternative options. Students should plan to register for BIO 10 on their assigned registration date as this class gets full.

Remember, BIO 10 is a high school graduation requirement, so it is important that students register for this course.

Thank you for helping your student plan ahead and stay on track for graduation! 💙

Parents, it’s time to start planning for Spring 2027!

The Spring 2027 class schedule will be available beginning September 21. Please encourage your student to start reviewing the available classes and planning their spring schedule.

📅 Important Date: On October 2, students will need to log in to their MyDelta account to check their priority registration date. Please remind your student to mark their registration date on their calendar and be prepared to register when their date arrives.

🧬 10th Grade Biology Reminder:
All 10th graders will be required to take BIO 10 in the spring semester. This class is an in-person class and there are no alternative options. Students should plan to register for BIO 10 on their assigned registration date as this class gets full.

Remember, BIO 10 is a high school graduation requirement, so it is important that students register for this course.

Thank you for helping your student plan ahead and stay on track for graduation! 💙

IS/VRA Visitor Policy

Dear Parents and Guardians,
To keep our students and staff safe, we kindly remind all visitors to follow our school check-in procedures. Whenever you are on campus grounds—whether you are walking your student to class after the morning bell, dropping off a lunch or assignment, or volunteering—you must check in at the front office first to receive a visitor’s name badge.
If you are on campus without a visible badge, our staff will direct you back to the front office. We deeply appreciate your partnership and cooperation in keeping our campus secure! Below you will find the LUSD policy on visitors.

BE PRESENT

The district has been working hard to enforce the "no phone zone" policy at every site and we want to ensure we are supporting as well. Please remind your students to put away their cell phones as they enter campus. We will kindly remind your student to put their phone away if they are seen however if they are seen again we will implement consequences.