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Independence Academy<\/h1>\n

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Independence Academy<\/h1>\n
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Independence Academy,\u00a0available to students in grades\u00a09-12, gives students the\u00a0opportunity to develop the skills\u00a0they need to be independent and\u00a0successful in life. In addition to\u00a0our rigorous academic curriculum\u00a0and school-to-work program,\u00a0students are now also able\u00a0to choose a career readiness path in information technology, digital media, business and\u00a0entrepreneurship or hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0With technical instruction in specially designed vocational classrooms and internal and external work experiences with support from job coaches, Independence Academy exposes students to the skills that will help them in the workplace such as showing up to work on time, teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills. Our transition coordinators assist parents and students in transitioning beyond high school, whether to employment, an apprenticeship program, a trade school, or a two- or four-year college program.<\/div>\n
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Upon Graduation Students Will Have Developed Experience In:<\/h2>\n
Information Technology:\u00a0<\/b>Computer-related technology, the media and entertainment\u00a0industry and technology support.<\/div>\n
Digital Media:<\/b>\u00a0Photography, media, graphic arts and web design, and animation.<\/div>\n
Business and Entrepreneurship:<\/b> Customer service and retail business, office management\u00a0and warehouse and supply chain logistics.<\/div>\n
<\/b>Hospitality:<\/b>\u00a0Household management, culinary arts, hospitality and guest services, restaurants, and catering.<\/div>\n

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FIND US<\/strong><\/h3>\n

5702 Sargent Rd.<\/span>
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CALL US<\/strong><\/h3>\n

301.853.7370\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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We\u2019re Proud to be an Affiliate of The Children\u2019s Guild<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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