Enjoy the journey to
independence.
Learn beyond
boundaries.
Gain the confidence
to lead.
Understand the spirit of
teamwork.
Experience the opportunity
to shine.
Flourish in our inspiring
environment.
Discover the joy in rigor.
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
A 2009 survey by Booktrust revealed that 25% of parents had never sung a nursery rhyme to their child, 20% of young parents (under 24) believed that nursery rhymes were not educational, and 33% of young parents said they did not sing nursery rhymes because they were too old-fashioned.
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Season 2 featured 12 episodes produced by members of the Class of 2019.
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On May 22, Independence hosted its first-ever First Responders Appreciation Breakfast, inviting our local heroes to the school as a special thank you for their service to our community.
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Few traditions at Independence carry as much significance as the eighth-grade Boston trip each spring.
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The event featured more than 2,000 participants from across the country.
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Over 90% of school’s 8th graders scored at “Above Average” level on national writing assessment.
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