I AM A WRITER.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A LEADER.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A SCIENTIST.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A MUSICIAN.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A SCHOLAR.
Give Me Independence.
I AM AN ATHLETE.
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The Independence Difference
Writing Excellence
There is no comparison. Our proven writing curriculum produces exceptional writers and effective communicators.
Wellness, Innovation & Learning
Our research-based CWIL™ supports the whole child and provides valuable resources for parents.
Mastering STEM
Faculty trained in engineering lead an authentic and engaging STEM curriculum.
Powerful Partnerships
Partnerships beyond our campus bring enriched opportunities for local and global learning experiences.
Advancing Creativity
Creativity is nurtured, supported and celebrated - from music and art, to movie making and coding.
Outcomes & Stories
The impressive outcomes of our students prove the value of an Independence education.
Setting the Standard
100%
Faculty members trained in Project-Based Learning
24
Field trips per year schoolwide that connect curriculum to the world
1,244
Community service hours completed by grades 6-8 during the 2018-19 school year
7
FIRST LEGO League and LEGO League Jr. teams
90
Acres on our beautiful, expansive campus with fields, streams and woods
100%
Middle school students in a performing music group or ensemble
$250,000
Scholarship money awarded to Independence's Class of 2019
13
Chess tournament trophies during 2018-19 school year
79
Consecutive-match unbeaten streak for tennis, dating back to 2011
Learning to Learn
We guide students in how to be organized, confident, independent and well-prepared.
Learning to Lead
Inspiring students to possess the confidence to lead sits at the heart of our mission.
Nurturing Citizenship
We reinforce and reward good citizenship and the values of respect, responsibility and integrity.
Inside Independence
![Dr. Mia Papas and Vicky Yatzus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1625062676/independence/nfs3g3dxaildaxpmje0g/DrMiaPapasOutstandingServiceAward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1625062676/independence/nfs3g3dxaildaxpmje0g/DrMiaPapasOutstandingServiceAward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1625062676/independence/nfs3g3dxaildaxpmje0g/DrMiaPapasOutstandingServiceAward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1625062676/independence/nfs3g3dxaildaxpmje0g/DrMiaPapasOutstandingServiceAward.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1625062676/independence/nfs3g3dxaildaxpmje0g/DrMiaPapasOutstandingServiceAward.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1625062676/independence/nfs3g3dxaildaxpmje0g/DrMiaPapasOutstandingServiceAward.jpg","width":2200}])
We were proud to present Outstanding Service awards for 2020-2021 to Travis McKay, D.C., Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center, Mia Papas, Ph.D., Epidemiologist & Corporate Director of the Christiana Care Value Institute, and Deepika Thacker, M.D., Pediatric Cardiologist, Nemours Children’s Health System, in recognition of their dedicated participation as members of our COVID-19 School Reopening Committee.
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Please join us in congratulating school nurse Linza Godfrey as this year's Patricia A. Ireland Faculty Award recipient.
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Among the favorite Indy traditions we were able to welcome back this year was our Eighth Grade Breakfast, which took place on June 10. This event gives the eighth graders one last time to gather as an entire group to share a meal, receive their personalized yearbooks and gifts, and hear from an invited speaker.
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For the first time since December 2019, the Independence music department presented choral and instrumental music performances before a live audience. The outdoor concert featured four ensembles of talented musicians.
![Arjan Kahlon2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622134656/independence/mxxarjkdwj3i9vi1yl6a/1621981878171.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622134656/independence/mxxarjkdwj3i9vi1yl6a/1621981878171.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622134656/independence/mxxarjkdwj3i9vi1yl6a/1621981878171.webp","width":800}])
Currently a junior at the Charter School of Wilmington, Arjan won the 2021 competition for his work developing a smartphone app that allows researchers to analyze the gait of patients remotely. He will represent Delaware at the national competition.
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Engineers have long utilized a design process that involves a series of steps to come up with a solution to a problem. As in any field, the first try may not always be the best. How can we teach our children that failure can be a magical part of the learning process?
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