Below are some links to articles and resources. 

Scholarships

Two great scholarship websites can be found below. Remember, these days, students can receive scholarships for everything from overcoming adversity to being left-handed, so be sure to check these out.

http://www.fastweb.com/

http://www.scholarships.com/

Parenting Articles

An article summary from Harvard Family Research Project looks at the effect parental involvement has on student achievement. The research shows that the more a parent expects from their child, the more their child will expect of him/herself, the more the child will achieve. 

Click here to read this full article summary.

Libraries

There are three locations for the Glendale Public Library. The branch nearest the Independence High School area is the Velma Teague Branch Library, at 7010 N 58th Ave. Check out their website for more information: http://www.glendaleaz.com/Library/index.cfm 

There are 16 Phoenix Public Library locations. The closest to the Independence High School area is the Desert Sage Branch Library, at 7602 W Encanto Blvd. Visit their website for more information: http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/index.jsp