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Independence High
School Website
1776 Declaration Way
Thompson's Station, TN 37179
Phone:
615-472-4600
Fax: 615-472-4621
Teachers’ Voice Mail:
472-4601
School Colors
Navy, Forest Green, Vegas Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Principal
Dr. Todd Campbell
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Pamela Lankford
Mr. Kurt Jones
Mr. Travis Mayfield
Ms. Juli Oyer
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Kim Montrose
Enrollment
Our school enrollment is
approximately 1700 students. IHS opened as a new school in fall of
2004 with grades 9-10. The current school year, 2009-10, includes
grades 9-12.
School History
Independence High School is located on Columbia Highway on property
previously owned by the descendants of Howell Patton. Prior to the
opening of Independence High school, students in the area attended Page
High School, Franklin High School, and Centennial High School.
In the early part of the 20th century students rode the train into
Franklin to attend Franklin High or BGA High School.
Independence Community
The town of Franklin is a residential/business community of
approximately 30,000 located in suburban-rural Williamson County, one of
the fastest growing counties in the South. Franklin has been
ranked as the number one small town in Tennessee. Residents are
from diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds. Independence
High School borders the community of Thompson’s Station that is eight
miles south of Franklin and three miles north of Spring Hill.
Thompson’s Station became incorporated in 1990 as a result of the influx
of population in the Spring Hill area due to the Saturn plant built in
Spring Hill in 1988. Residents hoped to retain the individuality
and history elements of Thompson’s Station. Thompson’s Station is named
for Dr. Elijah Thompson, a civil war surgeon, who donated land for the
community in 1856. Thompson’s Station is rapidly becoming a
culturally diverse community while retaining the charm of a small rural
area. Franklin is a neighbor of Nashville to the north.
Historical information courtesy of Hold Us Not Boastful by Sue Oden and
“A Look Into the Past of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee” by Kathryn A.
Cotton.
School Mission and Focus
Independence High School is a community focused on learning and
leadership.
http://www.wcs.edu/ihs/academics/mission_vision_beliefs.pdf
Parent Support Organization
Independence High School has three important organizations that help the
school. The Independence Parent Teacher Student Organization
supports academics and improvements in the school. The
Independence Athletic Boosters works with all of the sports programs,
and the Independence High Band Boosters supports the band program.
Visit our PTSO web site.
http://www.wcs.edu/ihs/PTSO.html
Library Media Center
The Library Media Center has approximately 15,300 print volumes and
approximately 100 eBooks accessible from school and home. In
addition there are currently 40 student computers with online public
access catalog and Internet access. Digital equipment is available
for student checkout within the building and for off campus checkout
with prior written permission. The library is open to students
both before and after school. The Library Media center strives to
be an extension of the classroom and provide resources and support for
all students and staff. The Library Media Center plays an
important role in project based learning as well as academic research.
Visit our web site
http://www.wcs.edu/ihs/media_center/index.htm
Academics
Independence High School’s daily schedule allows students to take six
(6) classes and a study hall or seven (7) classes and no study hall.
Honors courses as well as AP courses are part of the academic rigor.
All students are required to have a plan that will prepare them for
post-secondary acceptance in either a four-year college or university or
a technical school. Look at our program of studies online
http://www.wcs.edu/ihs/counseling.html
STARS
Students Taking a Right Stand is a student assistance program dedicated
to helping students make healthy life style choices and refrain from the
use of alcohol, other drugs, and violence. The STARS specialist is
on campus to offer support to students and their families who are
dealing with a variety of personal problems, including those related to
alcohol and other drugs. Students may be seen individually or may
participate in a small support group.
All IHS students are given the opportunity to join the STARS Club by
making a personal commitment to abstain from the use of alcohol, other
drugs, and violence. STARS Club members may participate in
educational and fun activities as well as community service learning
projects. The Student Executive Council is a group of student
leaders within the club.
Athletics
Interscholastic sports programs are available in basketball, baseball,
football, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, bowling, track and field
and wrestling, volleyball and softball (girls only). The Athletic
Director, Mr. Kevin Dyson, can be reached at
kevind1@wcs.edu
and the Independence High School Athletics Homepage is available at
http://www.wcs.edu/ihs/athletics.html
Extracurricular Activities
Students at Independence High School can participate in a variety of
clubs and activities. Students also can join the yearbook and newspaper
staff. For a complete listing of clubs, extracurricular activities
and Honor Societies visit our web site:
http://www.wcs.edu/ihs/students.html
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