Parent & Student Handbook - Independence Charter School

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Make a Donation A Culture of Giving at Independence Charter School Since Independence Charter School (like other Philadelphia charter schools) receives only75% of the funding of a traditional public school we need the help of families to raise funds to provide a rich learning experience for our kids. There are manywayin which families can help; visit the ICS website frequentlyfor details about ways you can participate in fundraising. ICS staff activelyseeks public and foundation grants, corporate contributions and individual donations to supplement our operating budget. We relyon your help with fundraising to reach our goals. ICS is a top school in part due to the support we receive from our families. For more information about anyof the opportunities listed above, contact Development Associate Monika Kreidie at 215-238-8000 x2430 or monikak@ icscharter.com 38
Learning Journey Learning Journey Independence Charter School (ICS) has developed a world-class curriculum that reflects the high expectations and goals we have for each and every student. The Board of Trustees and staff have selected rigorous educational standards that complement those provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education while supporting the global studies Mission and Vision of Independence Charter Charter Schools, by law and by intent, are called to innovate and reform education and as such have the independence to determine the philosophical and curricular framework that will guide teaching and learning at their school. Charter School Boards of Trustees are responsible for making decisions regarding this framework, selecting curriculum which compliments the Mission and Vision of the School as written in the respective charter school application. Independence Charter School recognizes that students come to school with varying levels of experience and readiness. Furthermore, ICS understands that students need a rich and varied learning environment that recognizes the multiple learning modalities of students. The curriculum and curricular approaches adopted by ICS address learners diversity while promoting a high level of excellence. Global Citizenship At ICS we have adopted the Oxfam Curriculum for Global Citizenship. This curriculum is a philosophy that can be incorporated into all units of study and student experiences at ICS. As teachers and students learn together, they work with a conscious effort to learn about their globally connected world. Students are not only learning languages and about other cultures, but working to explore events and issues from multiple perspectives. They are investigating their own stereotypes and misconceptions in an effort to have a better understanding of the world in all its complexities. Teaching for global citizenship truly focuses on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. To learn more about the Oxfam principles, please log on to Oxfam.org or, for a specific explanation of the Oxfam principles, go directly to http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/gc/files/eductation_for_global_citizenship_a_guide_for_schools.pdf. ICS defines global citizenship as the following: I am a global citizen when… Soy un ciudadano del mundo cuando… I explore and respect multiple points of view. Exploro y respeto los puntos de vista de otros. I have the courage to challenge stereotypes and misinformation. Tengo el valor para desafiar los estereotipos y la desinformación. I make responsible decisions knowing that we all depend on each other. Tomo decisiones responsables al saber que dependemos el uno del otro. I take action to make a positive change in our world. Actúo para hacer un cambio positivo en nuestro mundo. 39
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