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Open House
Independence High School
August 11, 2020
Welcome Parents! – Principal MessageIt is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 2020-2021 school year at Independence High School, Fulton County’s non-traditional school of choice located in the heart of Historic Roswell, GA. We serve students who want to work at a quicker pace to complete courses, earn credits and graduate early, students who need a smaller, more personalized setting, and those for whom the traditional high school simply wasn’t the right fit. The mission of Independence High School is to provide an enriching learning environment that will enable students to graduate from high school and become responsible, productive citizens. Although we will begin the school year in a Universal Remote Platform, our faculty and staff are committed to providing your student with the best universal remote learning experience possible. Regardless of the format, our goals as a non-traditional high school remain the same. .
Principal Message - Continued
Our goals are:
•To provide modes of learning to fit the individual needs of students.• To provide opportunities for flexible scheduling.• To help students achieve success both personally and academically.• To establish clear expectations and high standards for behavior, attendance, and performance.• To foster individual responsibility and accountability for learning.• To provide students with the skills needed to be college and career ready after graduation.
Principal Message - Continued
While our teachers have always excelled at meeting students where they are academically upon their arrival at Independence and working with them to get them to where they need to be, our new Blended Learning Model offers additional flexibility and more personalized attention. With this format, our students will learn through both online delivery of content and instruction, and the more traditional approach of a supervised, face-to-face classroom. The first method affords students more control over the time, place, path and/or pace of their learning. The second provides the one-on-one attention and personal connections needed to support their progress.
We understand the importance of finding the best school for your student’s education and we believe that Independence High is that school. We know that “one size does not fit all” when educating our youth, we embrace our students’ differences and we take pride in our diverse population. I continue to be honored to serve as the Principal of Independence High School and I look forward to another great year. Every Student, Every Day!
With Warmest Regards,
Tabatha Taylor, Ed. S.
Meet the Faculty
Ms. Tabatha Taylor PrincipalEmail – [email protected] # 470-254-7611
Ms. Brandi Terrell Assistant AdministratorEmail - [email protected] # 470-254-7611
Student Services
Ms. Brett SzymenderaCounselorEmail – [email protected] # 470-254-7528
VIRTUAL OFFICE
Ms. Chelsea DreyerGraduation CoachEmail – [email protected] # 470-254-7618
Student Services
Ms. Yanic Jean-JacquesSchool Social Worker
Email – [email protected]
Phone # 470-254-7648
Art Department
Mr. Chase CampbellEmail - [email protected] # 404-878-8581
Courses Taught
– Introduction to Art
– Drawing & Painting I
– Drawing & Painting II
– Sculpture I
– Sculpture II
– Printmaking I
– Printmaking II
CTAE Department
Dr. Steven RobinsonCTAE Dept. Chair Email - [email protected] # 770-674-8449
Courses Taught
– Introduction to Business & Technology A
– Introduction to Business & Technology B
– Legal Environment of Business A
– Legal Environment of Business B
– Entrepreneurship A
– Entrepreneurship B
– Work Based Learning
CTAE/ Social Studies Department
Ms. Ashley Ellis Email – [email protected] # 404-913-6196
Courses Taught
– Economics
– Introduction to Business & Technology A
– Introduction to Business & Technology B
Social Studies Department
Ms. Tashema AtkinsonSocial Studies Dept. ChairEmail – [email protected] # 678-304-8769
Courses Taught
– American Government
– US History A
– US History B
– World History A
– World History B
Language Arts Department
Ms. Linda LegrosEmail – [email protected] # 770-674-8367
Courses Taught
– 9th Grade Composition & Literature A
– 9th Grade Composition & Literature B
– 12th Grade World Literature
– 12th Grade Multicultural Literature
Language Arts Department
Ms. Kerry ShorrLanguage Arts Dept. ChairEmail – [email protected] # 678-825-4351
Courses Taught
– 10th Grade Composition & Literature A
– 10th Grade Composition & Literature B
– 11th Grade American Literature
– 11th Grade American Literature
Math Department
Ms. Sharmila RoyMath Dept. ChairEmail – [email protected] # 404-590-3978
Courses Taught
– Algebra 1 A
– Algebra 1 B
– Algebra 2 A
– Algebra 2 B
– Pre-Calculus A
– Pre-Calculus B
Math Department
Ms. Anna Holub-StandishEmail – [email protected] # 678-310-6283
Courses Taught
– Geometry A
– Geometry B
– Math of Finance A
– Math of Finance B
– AMDM (Advanced Mathematical Decision Making) A
– AMDM (Advanced Mathematical Decision Making) B
Health & P.E Department
Ms. Cynthia PaulsenEmail – [email protected] # 678-310-6835
Courses Taught
– Personal Fitness
– Health
– First Aid & Safety
Special Education Department
Ms. Adriana EnriquezEmail – [email protected] # 770-376-5579
Courses Taught
– Study Skills
– IRR Services
Science Department
Ms. Kiyana FieldsEmail – [email protected] # 678-775-8577
Courses Taught
– Biology A
– Biology B
– Earth Systems A
– Earth Systems B
– Environmental Science A
– Environmental Science B
Science Department
Ms. Gaganjot SinghScience Dept. ChairEmail – [email protected] # 678-390-4468
Courses Taught
– Chemistry A
– Chemistry B
– Earth Systems A
– Earth Systems B
– Physics A
– Physics B
– Physical Science A
– Physical Science B
Student Services
Ms. Barbara SchenkeProfessional Asst 2
Email – [email protected]
Phone # 470-254-7532
Ms. Penny Najar Data Clerk
Email – [email protected]
Phone # 470-254-7548
Support Staff
Ms. Emily PadgettBookkeeperEmail – [email protected]
Mr. Charles BethelMedia ParaprofessionalEmail – [email protected] # 470-254-7525
Ms. Stephanie Copenhaver Email – [email protected] # 470-254-7611
Ms. Michelle GurinEmail – [email protected] # 470-254-7611
Support Staff
Support Staff
Mr. Jimmy AdamsBuilding Custodian IIEmail – [email protected] # 470-254-7611
Ms. Rosibel AriasBuilding Custodian 1Email – [email protected] # 470-254-7611
Apply for Free & Reduced – Price Meals
http://www.fulton.schoollunchapp.com/
Independence High Bell Schedule
Device & Hot Spot Pick Up
Students who need a Surface device or Hot Spot device (free
internet access) must stop by the school on the following dates
and times:
To maintain social distancing, students will remain in their car and
drive up to the front of the building to receive their devices. All
students are required to sign the user agreement before
receiving their device.
Last names A-L
All grades
Wednesday
8/12/2020
11:00 AM – 1:00
PM
Last names M-Z
All grades
Thursday
8/13/2020
11:00 AM – 1:00
PM
Independence Interact Club Make A Difference – Come Join
Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Our club is sponsored by Roswell Rotary.
Purpose
Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
https://tinyurl.com/JOIN-INTERACT
Questions? - Contact
➢ Ms. Tabatha Taylor (Principal)Email – [email protected]
➢Ms. Brandi Terrell (Assistant Administrator)Email - [email protected]
➢ Ms. Brett Szymendera (Counselor)Email – [email protected]