Our Academics
Our nation’s Founders emphasized the early mastery of literacy as the key to knowledge in all areas. They also understood that each academic subject constitutes a specific part of the pursuit of knowledge of the world and man’s place in it. IHA’s academic program is based on this traditional, American liberal arts model because we, along with many people in our community, agree with our Founders that the liberty and happiness of our students and our nation depend on this kind of education.
Unique to IHA's approach is the combination of the American liberal arts tradition with cutting-edge researched-based programs, each of which involves a content-rich, organized, and sequential continuum of learning. Our curriculum begins with the rudiments of literacy and math skills and continues in a coherent and orderly fashion to the higher orders of knowledge, logic, thought and expression. In addition, during the time at IHA all students will experience diversity of coursework including fine arts & craftsmanship, civics & public speaking, community services, and nature studies.
Charter Schools Defined
A charter school is a free, non-selective public school that operates under a charter (contract) with its authorizer (in IHA's case, Colorado Springs District 11). A charter school has more flexibility regarding its mission and corresponding curriculum than a traditional public school, but it is subject to all accreditation requirements.
Education as it was intended
IHA is a school that delights in the rich content discovered in the immersion of Western Civilization study, but uniquely finds its identity in the philosophical tenets of our Nation’s founders, which has produced more freedom, prosperity, opportunity and happiness than the world has ever known. IHA will produce self-governing citizens who continue to carry out the vision of our Nation’s founders to preserve and perpetuate Liberty.
Our Curriculum
A Traditional Education for Modern Times
At Independence Hall Academy we are committed to providing a balanced, integrated approach which harmonizes the best of educational theory and practice from the classical world to the 21st century. What sets IHA apart is we combine the best of the Classical tradition and Contemporary educational practice.
It is the desire of IHA to see all children thrive as educated citizens who make an invaluable contribution today and are compelled to give back to our community tomorrow. This goal has fueled our motivation to bring a great new school choice to our community. Nothing brings us more joy than to see children take pride in personal accomplishment and present themselves with confidence and integrity.
A traditional American education from IHA will teach that human beings are thinking creatures. We want to know what the things around us are and how they operate. We want to know who we are, where we come from, and what is expected of us. In short, we want to know the truth.