Opening Worlds of Opportunity
Independence Charter School is a tuition-free, public K-8 charter school in Center City Philadelphia that serves more than 700 students from throughout the city. Each day as we gather, we strive to create a supportive community of learners growing together as outstanding local and global citizens.
News and Announcements
Tours of ICS
May 15, 2012
The tours for the 2011-2012 school year have concluded. The 2012-2013 tour schedule will be posted by early September.
Charter Schools: 10 Years Old & Growing
May 10, 2012
Summer Camps 2012
April 29, 2012
Thanks to the help of ICS parent Jean Miller, we are bringing back our summer camp list to help parents navigate some of the options in Philly. We will be adding more camps to the list every few days. Click through to see what we have so far! You can send tips on new camps to Tr. Jenny. As always, this list is meant as a resource for families and is not a direct endorsement of any camp program or organization.
ICS 10th Anniversary BRICKS
For a special anniversary path in the school playground. All orders must be received by January 31, 2012. Email Monika Kreidie or call 215/238-8000 ext. 2430 for information.
Upcoming Events
May 19, 2012
8:00 am
7th Grade Heifer Trip #1
May 20, 2012
8:00 am
7th Grade Heifer Trip #1
1:00 pm
Family Engagement Planning Session
May 25, 2012
8:00 am
7th Grade Heifer Trip #2
8:30 am
FREE Dress Down Day
May 26, 2012
8:00 am
7th Grade Heifer Trip #2
May 27, 2012
8:00 am
7th Grade Heifer Trip #2
May 28, 2012
8:30 am
Memorial Day Holiday- School Closed
May 30, 2012
9:15 am
Global Citizenship Concert at Gershman Y (1st Show)
10:00 am
Volunteer Tea
11:45 am
Global Citizenship Concert at Gershman Y (2nd Show)
May 31, 2012
9:00 am
8th Grade Young Playwrights Festival
June 1, 2012
8:30 am
6th grade trip to DC
June 2, 2012
11:00 am
3rd Grade Enhanced Picnic at ICS
4:00 pm
Kindergarten Picnic at ICS
June 5, 2012
8:00 am
8th Grade Trip to NYC
9:30 am
Mercado de Frutas
June 6, 2012
8:00 am
8th Grade Trip to NYC
3:00 pm
June Link (Newsletter) Published
June 7, 2012
5:30 pm
PTA Meeting
