Campus Namesake

To be independent means several things. It means one is part of an independent and sovereign nation; it demonstrates strength and self-reliance, the ability to be self-sufficient and the power of critical thinking and open dialogue; and it expresses the freedom to make choices and to explore all possibilities.

When the founding fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence and signed it in 1776, they mutually pledged to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. This indicates another facet of independence, which is unity. For people to thrive and achieve great things, there has to be an environment of commitment, connection, and respect.

In Frisco ISD and Independence High School, we embrace these concepts as we work with the community to prepare students for the future that they will create. When students leave our halls and homes to pursue their lives, their liberties and their happiness, we want them to have the skills they need to follow their dreams, to achieve their goals, to find their place in the world and to be the productive citizens and leaders of tomorrow.