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
Early Dismissal starts NEXT Wednesday, 9/15/10
September 8, 2010
TODAY, 9/8/10 is a REGULAR dismissal day. Students will dismiss at the normal time (3:15). NEXT Wednesday, 9/15/10, students will begin the Wednesday early dismissal schedule (one hour earlier).
September Breakfast and Lunch Menu
September 7, 2010
The September breakfast and lunch menus can be downloaded here.
September 2010 Menu
2010-2011 Student Dress Code
September 7, 2010
The most recently updated 2010-2011 Student Dress Code can be found here. It can also be accessed by clicking “Find back to school information”.
Dress Code 2010-2011
Save the Date
Double Celebration: ICS 10-Year and Durham School 100-Year Anniversary, November 16-17, 2011.
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Upcoming Events
September 13, 2010
1st Day of School for 2010-2011 KINDERGARTNERS
September 15, 2010
2:00 pm
Early Dismissal Wednesdays begin
7:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
September 20, 2010
8:30 am
Scholastic Book Fair
September 21, 2010
8:30 am
Scholastic Book Fair
September 22, 2010
8:30 am
Scholastic Book Fair
September 23, 2010
8:30 am
Scholastic Book Fair
September 24, 2010
8:30 am
Scholastic Book Fair
October 11, 2010
8:00 am
Professsional Development Day - No School for Students
October 13, 2010
7:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
November 10, 2010
7:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
November 11, 2010
8:00 am
Veterans’ Day - School Closed
November 25, 2010
8:00 am
Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed
November 26, 2010
8:00 am
Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed
December 8, 2010
7:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
