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Independence High School (Independence, Ohio)

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Independence High School
Address
Map
6001 Archwood Road

Independence
,
(Cuyahoga County)
,
Ohio
44131

United States
Coordinates41°22′27″N 81°38′56″W / 41.37417°N 81.64889°W / 41.37417; -81.64889
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
Motto"Freedom To Excel" & "I-Pride"
Established1922
SuperintendentBenjamin Hegedish[1]
PrincipalWilliam McGuinness[2]
Faculty34
Grades9-12
Enrollment423 (2008-2009)
 • Grade 9108
 • Grade 10120
 • Grade 11107
 • Grade 1289
Student to teacher ratio11.5 : 1
Color(s)Royal blue and Gold [2]   
Athletics conferenceChagrin Valley Conference[2]
Team nameBlue Devils[2]
NewspaperThe Spectator
YearbookThe Eye
Athletic DirectorTim Skoczen[2]
Websitewww.independence.k12.oh.us/hs

Independence High School is located in Independence, Ohio, south of Cleveland, Ohio. It is a part of the Independence Local School District. The school colors are blue and gold, and the mascot is a Blue Devil.

Summary

Located in Cuyahoga County, Independence High School is accredited as a four-year, comprehensive high school by the Ohio State Department of Education. The school year consists of two ninety-day semesters with four nine-week grading periods.

Curriculum

College preparatory subjects are strongly emphasized within a broadly based program of studies. Special programs are available for gifted, learning-disabled, and at-risk students. Students may also participate in a wide variety of vocational programs at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. A strong commitment has been made preparing Independence students to excel in a technological society. The labs are well equipped, with new, up to date computers available in every classroom. Also available are two computer labs and a library with computers all linked to a student server. Technology is routinely integrated into all academic disciplines through the use of document cameras, over-head projectors, smart boards, and Power Point presentations.

Honors Courses

The 2nd floor of Independence High School, home to the English, Math, Economics, and Social Studies departments.

IHS offers 13 honors classes which include:
-English I II III IV
- Algebra II
- Pre-Calculus
- Geometry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- World History
- American History
- Economics
- Government

Advanced Placement Courses

IHS offers seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses:
- Calculus AB
- U.S. History
- English Literature
- Statistics
- Studio Art
- English Language and Composition
- Government

Clubs

  • Academic Challenge
  • Biology Society
  • Bowling Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Music Department
  • National Honors Society
  • Prom Committee
  • Ski Club
  • Spectator (school newspaper)
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook Committee
  • LGBT Slam Poetry
  • Sexual Addicts Non-Anonymous

Facilities

A shared use facility[clarification needed] was completed in 2004-2005 in conjunction with the City of Independence.

Cafeteria

Independence High School's cafeteria during lunch.

• Accommodates up to 3000 people
• 3 cable TV hookups
• Video capability
• Accessible from the Fieldhouse

Auditorium

• 1200 seats
• Stage
• Orchestra pit with elevator
• Fly loft accommodates movable sets
• State-of-the-art audio & lighting

Competition Gymnasium

Independence High School's competition gymnasium

• 11,900 sq. ft. multipurpose court
• 1200 seats
• Built to collegiate basketball specifications
• Sound system
• 2 locker rooms
• Accessible from the Fieldhouse

Lecture Hall

• 46 seats
• Computer plug in ports
• Video conferencing
• Distance learning
• Projection screen
• Cable access
• Independent sound system

Media Center

The Media Center of Independence High School

• Conference room availability • 75 seats

Technology capabilities

• Internet access
• Data network
• Assistive listening sound system
• Cable TV
• Video Production

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notes and references

  1. ^ "Staff Directory". Retrieved 2016-08-31.
  2. ^ a b c d e OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  3. ^ a b OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
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