District info
District Information
Mission Statement
The staff of Independent School openly communicates our commitment to an atmosphere that nurtures individual potential and recognizes individual differences. We encourage academic achievement, foster positive personal interactions, and promote an appreciation for humanity and the environment.
Our school will be student centered, supported by staff, family, administration, and community. Together, we will leave our mark on tomorrow’s world by how and what we teach today.
District Enrollment
As of September 2024, Independent has an enrollment of 265 students in K-Grade 6. We have 15 classroom teachers, 8 specialists, and a total of 40 people employed.
Program and Course Offerings
Independent Elementary School offers a regular education curriculum for Kindergarten through 6th grades. We host a Special Education program utilizing a Resource Room, a Preschool, and a Speech and Language program. Independent School hosts programs to meet the needs of all students including a Title I program and a Gifted program. We also have a music program which includes general music, band and choir and a physical education program. Extra curricular sports including basketball and volleyball are
also offered.
RTI: Response to Instruction
RTI is a way of teaching that measures how students respond to instruction, and then if necessary, changes the instruction to make sure that each student is mastering the skills necessary for academic success. RTI is a research-based process that involves textbooks that have been tested and proven to have a positive effect on student achievement, consistent on-going assessments which are a way to keep track of student improvement and mastery, teachers and instructional aides working closely together to insure consistent teaching practices, and data-based decision making which uses the information from the assessment to direct the instruction until the best method is found for each individual student.
SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICES PLAN - Updated November, 2023
ARP ESSER PLAN - Updated 12/23
School Board Policies
Click on the link for policies: Independent School Board Policies
Building Gym Use Forms
4330P-Rules and Regulations for Building Use
Policy 4330F-School Facilities & Grounds Use and Release of Liability Agreement
Policy 4330-Community Use of School Facilities
Public Records Act
Click on the link to see the - COMING SOON - UPDATE IN PROGRESS
ARP-ESSR Plan
Click on the link to see the ARP-ESSR PLAN -Independent School LE0989 Dec2023
INTEGRATED STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
ISAP - Integrated Strategic Plan
ISAP Professional Development Plan
ISAP Professional Development Plan - Specific Events
ISAP Graduate Learner Profile Information
Proficency Based Learning Model, Assessment and Timeline
Proficency Based Learning - Curriculum Review Schedule
Graduate Learner Profile - Creation/Implementation
Special Education Procedural Safeguards
Click on the link to see the Procedural SafeguardsMay2020.pdf
Parent Information
Student Parent Handbook - Student Parent Handbook Link
Parking Appeal Parking Protocol Diagram.pdf and Parking Protocol letter.pdf
Emergency Plan Emergency Handbook v.w.pdf
ESSA District and School Report Cards
The Office of Public Instruction will be publicly releasing the 2022-2023 school year report cards in April. The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires state, district, and school-level data to be displayed on report cards in a concise, understandable, and accessible manner for families and communities. The state, district, and local report cards will be available along with additional information on the OPI’s website.
District Report Card - https://gemsapi_olap.opi.mt.gov/ESSAReportCard/District/0989
School Report Card - https://gemsapi_olap.opi.mt.gov/ESSAReportCard/School/1304
Graduate Profile Document - Profile Of A Learner
Profile Of A Learner Downloadable Document
