I AM A WRITER.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A LEADER.
Give Me Independence.
I AM A SCIENTIST.
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I AM A MUSICIAN.
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I AM A SCHOLAR.
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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
![Virtual Open House, Dec. 6]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605883314/independence/aavsb7gsu1q2qrb2qylp/CopyofIndyAdmissionsInfoEventThumbnails7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605883314/independence/aavsb7gsu1q2qrb2qylp/CopyofIndyAdmissionsInfoEventThumbnails7.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605883314/independence/aavsb7gsu1q2qrb2qylp/CopyofIndyAdmissionsInfoEventThumbnails7.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605883314/independence/aavsb7gsu1q2qrb2qylp/CopyofIndyAdmissionsInfoEventThumbnails7.png","width":1000}])
The Independence School is hosting a Virtual Admission Open House on Sunday, December 6, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Read more for additional details and link to online registration.
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In this Indy Insights blog, read how science - and specifically science education - has come to the forefront through our experiences of 2020 thus far.
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Four graduates of The Independence School recently received the 2020 Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards. Congratulations to Katy Craft, Krish Malhotra, Neel Sortur, and Lily Suh.
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Covid-19 may have caused a halt to the construction of our outdoor classroom last spring, but we are back on track and moving ahead to create this exciting new addition for outdoor learning and play.
![Mr. Motta in Golf Cart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604076748/independence/pr5clk6dy67ew2dxfmix/20201023_123120.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1604076748/independence/pr5clk6dy67ew2dxfmix/20201023_123120.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1604076748/independence/pr5clk6dy67ew2dxfmix/20201023_123120.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1604076748/independence/pr5clk6dy67ew2dxfmix/20201023_123120.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1604076748/independence/pr5clk6dy67ew2dxfmix/20201023_123120.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1604076748/independence/pr5clk6dy67ew2dxfmix/20201023_123120.jpg","width":2200}])
Through generous donations, we have recently acquired a new Indy campus golf cart! While we can't bring potential families into our building for tours at this time, we can show them around our spectacular 90-acre campus.
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Joan Valentine became just the second person in school history to reach 40 years of service, following business manager Kathy Neal, who achieved the feat last fall.
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