Independence High School

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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.SummaryLocated 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.CurriculumCollege 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 CoursesIHS offers 13 honors classes which include: -English I II III IV - Algebra II - Pre-Calculus - Geometry - Biology - Chemistry - World History - American History - Economics - GovernmentAdvanced Placement CoursesIHS offers seven Advanced Placement courses: - Calculus AB - U.S. History - English Literature - Statistics - Studio Art - English Language and Composition - GovernmentClubs Academic Challenge Biology Society Bowling Club Mock Trial Music Department National Honors Society Prom Committee Ski Club Spectator (school newspaper) Student Council Yearbook Committee