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Title 1--A school-wide program designed to assist students who need additional and individualized instruction in the area of reading.

Title 1 Extended Kindergarten--All day kindergarten for students needing additional academic assistance.

Literacy Center for 1st and 2nd grade students.

Transitional First Grade class.

Counseling--Full-time counselor offers individual and classroom guidance.

Music and PE--Grades K-2

Special Education- Full scale program serving students with special needs.

VIP Program- High School students work with k-1 students to increase one-to-one opportunities for learning.

PTO--Independence Bullpup Booster Organization maintains communication between home and school and supports students and teachers in achieving school success.

Science- Stimulating hands-on program for 1st and 2nd grade students to construct a solid foundation of scientific inquiry.

Book Buddies--Partners kindergarten and second grade students for a monthly session of shared reading.

Accelerated Reading (or simply "AR")--A computerized reading management program which utilizes great children's literature and the computer to improve student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills which motivates them to read more and better books. A list of our Accelerated Reading quizzes may be found by clicking here.

Technology Skills- A networked, Internet-accessed computer system throughout the building where computers reinforce the curriculum.

DADS--(Dads Are Dynamic Storytellers) Allows dads to read stories to students.

SEK- (Southeast Kansas Academy) - A therapeutic school setting designed to help students who have difficulty adjusting to the regular school environment.

501 Spruce; Independence, KS 67301 - Phone: 620.332.1854 - All Rights Reserved ©2006 - Last Update: 11/05/2008

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