Pertinent People
Who is our Head of School?
Tim Costello
How many acres make up our beautiful campus?
90 acres
Mammal Zoo! Who, What, When, and Where?
1st grade students select and research a mammal of their choosing. They write up a report, dress up, and present their mammal to peers and parents in the "zoo."
Describe the orchestra offerings at Indy.
Strings are first offered in 3rd grade.
Do we have a dress code? Describe what Indy students wear to school.
:) :)
Name our Division Heads (Head of Early Childhood/Lower School and Head of Intermediate/Middle School)
Christy Koense and Amy Graham
How many students are currently enrolled at the Independence School?
473
Patriotic Program! Who, What, When, Why, Where?
3rd grade students long time end of the year tradition. Showcasing patriotic songs and special speakers that pay tribute to our country and highlight the values of freedom, service, and citizenship that Indy holds dear.
Describe the band offerings at Indy.
Band is an option starting in 4th grade.
There are several bands students can be a part of: Silver Band, Stage Band, etc.
Name a few Field trips that Indy students experience.
Boston, D.C., Herr's chip factory, NorthBay, etc.
How many teachers are in every EC - K classroom?
2
How many sections do we have in each grade? (How many kindergarten classes, how many middle school classes, etc.)
Typically...
ECI-II (2)
K (3)
1-5 (2-3)
6-8 (3)
Name the co-curriculars Indy students partake in weekly.
Music, Art, Health and Wellness, PE, Technology and Media Literacy, Pathfinders in Stem, etc.
What sports do Indy students play?
Intramural sports are available in grades 5 and 6 and Interscholastic sports are available in grades 7 and 8.
Soccer, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Wrestling, Volleyball, Tennis, Cross country, etc.
Name at least three highlights of our outdoor campus!
Big Ben
The Creek
The Big Barn
The Outdoor Classroom
Who is our Director of Advancement and Enrollment Management?
Michele Harra
Do we have any half day school options?
Yes!
EC I and EC II (full day or half day)
When are foreign languages offered?
Starting in grade 5, students take a tri-semester of Spanish, French and Latin. They then focus on a language of study in grades 6-8.
What are some other extracurricular activities (besides sports) are available to Indy students?
Drama Club, Quiz Bowl, Math League, Math Counts, Student Ambassadors Club, Robotics, Indy Spirit Team, SGA, etc.
Do we offer before and after school care? What does that look like at Indy?
Yes. We offer extended care before and after school starting at 7am and ending at 5:30pm.
Our extended program also offers a variety of fun after school programming as well
Who is our admission manager?
Ashley Palandrani
How many square feet is our campus?
130,000 sq. foot campus
Describe the 8th grade capstone project.
All 8th graders are required to complete a year-long project that includes a written research report, the creation of an authentic artifact that demonstrates their learning, and an oral presentation in front of an audience of peers, faculty, and parents.
How many 7th and 8th grade electives are offered?
What exactly is an elective and can you name a few?
16 electives offered!
Ex: Debate, Finance, Science electives, etc.
What is the LeApps curriculum?
A program unique to Indy - students explore how the brain works, develop strong organizational habits, and implement the learning strategies that work best for them.