Independent Hill / PACE East
14780 Joplin Rd.,
Manassas, VA 20112
Independent Hill / Pace East Web Site
Phone: 703.791.8590
Principal: Terry DeCarbo
Number of students: Independent Hill - 57
Pace East - 143
Number of teachers: Independent Hill - 9
Pace East - 18; 1 vocational teacher
School Colors:
Independent Hill - Red and White
Pace East - Blue and Black
School Mascot:
Independent Hill - Horse
Pace East - Raven
The complex in which Independent Hill School is located is a former Air Force radar base, deeded to Prince William County Schools. The school is named for the area, Independent Hill, and opened in 1968.
The PACE East Program has a seventeen year history of assisting Prince William County students and students from surrounding jurisdictions to learn to their fullest potential. The school's name P.A.C.E., "Positive Attitude and Commitment to Education" essentially reflects our vision and mission and is part of every student's educational experience. The approach towards education is a holistic approach. Thus, we not only provide curriculum instruction in core academic areas but also vocational and social skills training.
Independent Hill - Pace East Program serves elementary, middle and high school students from all over Prince William County.
Independent Hill School and Pace East Program offer vocational programs that give students the opportunity to work in a snack bar (food program), a laundry and a greenhouse.
Independent Hill - Pace East Program is a special education school for the disabled. Independent Hill students participate in the Special Olympics.
Parents can participate in the PTO and the School Advisory Council.
The Independent Hill School and Pace East curriculum contains both special and vocational programming. Vocational training is offered in food service, institutional services (laundry and custodial), adapted P.E., and a school-work program. The vocational facilities include an eat-in snack bar and commercial kitchen, a laundry room, a barn with a horse and pony and a commercial greenhouse.
Updated 11/05/07
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