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.
Give Me Independence.
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
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This year's auction & gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year, will now be a virtual event. Create your own Roaring Twenties night, gather the family and join from the comfort of your own home.
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Now that we have entered an extended period of time for distance learning, parents are having to adjust to having the entire family home all day. That may mean having more snacks in the house than ever before. What should we choose to fuel our students' brains?
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Students created stained glass windows, inspired by the Newark Symphony Orchestra's performance of Respighi's "Church Windows."
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Independence 8th graders traveled to the University of Delaware on Monday, March 2, for our annual field trip to the STAR Campus and College of Health Sciences.
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Starting in September, we will offer round-trip transportation from the Archmere campus. Morning transportation to Independence from North Wilmington and Greenville will continue.
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Why should your child learn cursive in these days of keyboards and touchscreens? Is there really any educational value in learning loopy handwriting – or even how to hold a pencil properly anymore? We think so!
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