The iPrep Way
Welcome To iPrep Academy
We believe in empowering every child to reach their full potential.
Independence Preparatory Academy is the first approved college-preparatory, public K-8 charter school in Fairfield, AL serving students in Fairfield and surrounding areas.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to equip all students with the academic tenacity and strength of character to choose their destiny and create a fulfilling life.
Our Vision
All children deserve the highest-quality education that prepares them for college and the career of their dreams. Through freedom within limits, we commit to a world-class, scholar-driven environment that cultivates character and builds the community that makes dreams come true.
Our School Model
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow.
We are excited to welcome you to our vibrant and inclusive community of learners. At Independence Preparatory Academy, we provide a supportive and challenging environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, and is designed to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. Explore our website to learn more about what sets iPrep apart and how we can help your child succeed.
Agency
In their quest for lifelong independence, scholars must build the capacity to define goals, recognize steps needed to attain them and use the available resources to accomplish them. Student Portfolios and Academic Choice Blocks cultivate agency in our scholars.
We Believe
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts.
iPrep prepares scholars to become proficient readers, writers, and thinkers to succeed in high school and beyond by ensuring that all our scholars can read on grade level by the end of third grade. We believe that a rigorous, high-quality college preparatory education is deserved by all scholars, regardless of socioeconomic status, household income, ethnicity, native language, household educational level, or race.
Eight core beliefs guide all our work:
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College Begins in Kindergarten
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Literacy is Everything
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Every Minute Matters
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A Joyful, Structured Culture Supports Learning
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Community Builds Character
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Data Drives Decisions
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Exemplary Teachers Get Exemplary Results
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It Takes a Village
Our Culture
At Independence Preparatory Academy, our culture is built on respect, curiosity, and a shared passion for learning. We nurture an environment where students feel safe to explore ideas, take risks, and grow as individuals. Collaboration, diversity, and integrity are woven into everything we do — from the classroom to extracurricular activities. This supportive, high-expectation culture empowers students to discover their strengths, embrace challenges, and prepare for a future filled with possibility.
Service
It is through healthy relationships that we positively contribute to the welfare of others through helpful acts of kindness. We are always aware, observant, and responsive to the well-being and perspectives of others, knowing that our sacrifice leaves a place better than how we found it. We are selfless and see beyond our own needs.
Optimism
We set positive expectations for others and ourselves. We plan for success and approach challenges enthusiastically because we know we do our best work when things are hard. In the most challenging times, we are open-minded because above every cloud is a blue sky. Because we give our best in all things, we expect the best in all things.
Agency
We find value in our thoughts and believe in our ability to be successful. Personal values drive us to pursue our dreams actively. We intentionally reflect on what matters the most to make changes when our course misaligns with our goals. We produce meaningful work because we recognize our power in controlling our lives and futures.
Resilience
We don't shy away from challenges but work hard to overcome them. We are emotionally strong and persevere when faced with hard things. We give everything we have, utilize every available tool and resource, and ask others for support to learn from setbacks and overcome struggles. We are courageous in pursuing challenges and patient in pursuit of our goals.
Pride
We recognize that our work and actions reflect who we are and where we come from. We reject mediocrity, grounded in and by our community, we improve our output through collaborative efforts. Pride is a matter of self-respect, respect for our intellect, respect for the communities in which we grow and thrive, & respect for the communities in which we seek to make change.