The North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
Prunedale and Pacific Grove, California 
School Code Number 050494
Ken Jordan, Principal
Carla Nason, Registrar
17500 Pesante Road
Salinas, CA 93907
Phone: 831-663-6154
FAX: 831-663-6184
Independent Study is a voluntary alternative to regular classroom instruction. The mission of the North Monterey County Center for Independent Study (NMCCIS) is the formation of an educational partnership between students, staff, parents and the community to foster academic and personal growth in an individualized alternative academic setting. Students achieve mastery of the state standards and pursue areas of special interest under the personal guidance of highly qualified instructors. Out-of-district students from Monterey and adjacent counties are welcomed provided they meet entry qualifications and are approved for transfer by their home district of attendance.
NMCCIS was established in 1986. Its experienced and fully credentialled full-time staff offers UC approved a-g coursework instruction in all areas except foreign language, as well as a full K-8 program. The high school program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC.)
North Monterey County Unified School District/School Calendar
Fall Semester 2009 News:
Fall 2009 semester first student day: August 11th
Labor Day, no school: September 7th
End of first Quarter: October 9th
Staff Development, no school: October 12th
No school: October 19th
Veteran's Day, no school: November 11th
Thanksgiving break, no school: November 25th-27th
End of second quarter: December 18th
Winter recess: December 21st-January 8th, 2010