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Murrieta Canyon Academy highlights independent‑study results; students describe flexibility and rigor
Summary
Murrieta Canyon Academy staff told the board their independent‑study programs, using the Edgenuity platform and co‑enrollment options, are producing higher CAASPP outcomes compared with district peers and growing enrollment. Students offered testimonials about flexibility and academic engagement.
Matt Bean introduced Murrieta Canyon Academy’s independent‑study programs and said the site serves middle‑ and high‑school students through a mix of hybrid instruction, the Edgenuity online curriculum and co‑enrollment with traditional high schools. "We have 85 [middle school] and 175 [high school] students," Bean said when board members asked about enrollment.
Counselor Jody Spoon presented assessment results she attributed to the program: "Seventy‑five percent of our sixth‑grade students met or exceeded the language‑arts goal — 17 percentage points higher than their peers in the district; 86% of seventh graders met or exceeded language arts (21 points above peers); 61% of eighth graders met or exceeded science (15 points above peers)," Spoon said. For eleventh grade, Spoon reported 77% met or exceeded ELA standards and said MCA saw notable increases in full‑time and reverse co‑enrollment this year.
Two students described their experience. Gabriel David, a seventh grader in the Learn at Home model, told trustees that live instruction for ELA and math combined with Edgenuity and extended "grace periods" helps him manage coursework and reduces distractions. Ninth‑grader Mason said Learn at Home "requires self‑discipline, time management, and accountability" and credited teachers and counselors for maintaining rigor and connection.
Board members praised the program and asked clarifying questions about enrollment and pathways to CTE and extracurricular activities. Administrators said students can attend partner campuses for selected classes and that MCA supplies devices and digital‑proficiency training for participants.
The board did not take formal action on the presentation but thanked staff and students for the report.
