ICS West is a tuition-free public school, providing intellectually stimulating curriculum and Spanish Language study, designed to develop global citizens.
Our Beliefs
1. We believe that all children can be successful in a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment.
2. We believe that all members of our school community bring unique and valuable perspectives.
3. We believe that students must be provided with a diverse set of learning tools to reach their fullest potential.
4. We believe that by learning languages and studying cultures, children gain the skills needed to be active global citizens.
5. We believe that we are responsible to a larger community and to one another. We strive to be active stewards of the local and global community.
6. We believe that to reach excellence we must continue to nurture a reflective school community whose members contribute their talents, insights, and hard work in service to our students and to the larger community.
I am a global citizen when…
Soy un ciudadano del mundo cuando…
I respect multiple points of view.
Respeto diferentes puntos de vista.
I challenge stereotypes and misinformation.
Desafío los estereotipos y la desinformación.
I make responsible decisions.
Tomo decisiones responsables
Independence Charter School West(ICS West) is a community-based public charter school of academic excellence, located in Southwest Philadelphia and serving a diverse community of learners. ICS-West provides an intellectually-stimulating curriculum with a global focus designed to develop independent, thoughtful global citizens. We emphasize second language acquisition and integrate arts, ideas, and histories from around the world.
