Independence Primary School - Building Profile
Independence Primary School invites you to review our building profile, which we believe is a way of presenting snapshots of the amazing experiences awaiting our students. At IPS, students will establish and grow their literacy and mathematics skills to create a firm foundation for future learning. Emphasis is placed on a warm and welcoming environment with caring and dedicated staff members driven to grow and develop our youngest learners! A balanced approach towards academic success, student wellness, and character development is always our goal. Please take a moment to read more below.
– TJ Ebert, Principal
Academic Programs
At all grade levels, students embark on their own exclusive pathway for success in academics which establishes a firm foundation for their futures. Presented by caring teachers in every classroom, students have the chance to excel with many opportunities.
Heggerty expanded literacy curriculum
Wonders English/Language curriculum
My Math mathematics curriculum
Project-Based Learning
Maker Space & 3D Printing
1-to-1 Chromebook ratio
S.T.E.A.M. Learning
Students in grades K-4 take a S.T.E.A.M. class called Design Technology. S.T.E.A.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. This hands-on class allows them to solve problems and foster teamwork and collaboration. Assigned challenges incorporate the design process which requires students to brainstorm, build, test, improve and present various projects.
Computer programming is also made available to our students, where all can experience a work-at-your-own pace coding course. This particular child-friendly program ensures students understand newly learned coding concepts before moving on to more challenging programming lessons.
We are also fortunate to have the ability to 3D print. Students use tinkercad to create and perfect cross curricular designs for print. By the time students are in third grade, they are using code to create stories and games using Scratch.
Independence Primary School has been recognized for progress demonstrated in S.T.E.A.M. education multiple times during the last several years, and more opportunities are on the horizon.
Student Life, Leadership & Co-Curricular Learning Opportunities
Independence Primary School students can become involved with a number of leadership opportunities, including:
• Art Club
• Choir
• Drama Club
• Intramural Basketball
• Intramural Football
• K-Kids
•Morning Announcements
• Running Club
• Snapology
• Student Council
• Wrestling Club
Student Health and Wellness
Independence Primary School works to instill appropriate values, affirm mental health and wellness, and kind behavior among the student body. Peace corners, Mindful Mondays, and a mental health and wellness celebration all work to promote these standards.
Our facilities have been upgraded to include flexible seating options in classrooms, a noise-reducing gymnasium space, flexible learning space, an outdoor learning pavilion constructed by the Kiwanis, an exclusive preschool playground, sensory rooms, and smart boards in all classrooms. The building’s amazing PTO organization is in large part responsible for helping supply so many innovative, safe and collaborative amenities. Students are rewarded with ongoing and regular awards such as High Five for excellence in various classes, Student of the Month awards, and Golden Ticket Winners. IPS leaders also presented on mental health and wellness strategies at regional and national conferences.