Parent & Student Handbook - Independence Charter School
Parent & Student Handbook - Independence Charter School
Parent & Student Handbook - Independence Charter School
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Mission and Beliefs Statement<br />
<strong>Independence</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
The Mission<br />
<strong>Independence</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>School</strong> (ICS) is a community-based K-8 public<br />
charter school of academic excellence, centrally located in<br />
Philadelphia and serving a diverse community of learners. ICS<br />
provides an intellectually-stimulating curriculum with a global<br />
focus, designed to develop independent, thoughtful global citizens.<br />
We emphasize second language acquisition and integrate arts, ideas<br />
and histories from around the world.<br />
We believe…<br />
1. We believe that all children can be successful in a safe, nurturing, and<br />
respectful environment.<br />
2. We believe that all members of our school community bring unique<br />
and valuable perspectives.<br />
3. We believe that students must be provided with a diverse set of<br />
learning tools to reach their fullest potential.<br />
4. We believe that by learning other languages and about other cultures,<br />
children gain the skills needed to be active global citizens.<br />
5. We believe that we are responsible to a larger community and to one<br />
another. We strive to be active stewards of the local and global<br />
community.<br />
6. We believe that to reach excellence we must continue to nurture a<br />
reflective school community whose members contribute their talents,<br />
insights, and hard work in service to our students and to the larger<br />
community.<br />
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