INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL (INDEPENDENCE, OHIO)

'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.

Contents

Summary

Curriculum

Independence Clubs and Affiliations

Facilities

The Community

History of the community

Alma Mater

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

External Links

Notes and references

Summary

'Independence High School'

Located in the heart of Cuyahoga County, Independence, Ohio is a small suburb south of Cleveland. It is part of a tradition of academic excellence, scoring well on both Ohio test scores, and has almost 100% graduation rate each year. Independence High School is accredited as 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. There are nine 45 minute periods within the school day. The 421 students at the high school are currently enrolled as follows
- Class of 2008 : 106 Students

- Class of 2009 : 88 Students

- Class of 2010 : 107 Students

- Class of 2011 : 120 Students

Student/Teacher Ratio 11.5: 1

Number of Faculty: 34

Faculty with degrees beyond BA/BS: 29 (85%)

Current Principal: Mr. Roger Howard

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, new, up to date computers are available in every classroom with three available computer labs and a library with eight computers and are all linked to a database and technology is routinely integrated into all academic disciplines.


'Honors courses'

IHS offers 13 honors classes and they include:

-English I II III IV

- Algebra II

- Advanced Math/ Precalculus

- Biology

- Chemistry

- World History

- American history

- Economics

- Government


'Advanced Placement Courses'

IHS offers 7 AP (advance placement)

- Calculus

- U.S History

- English Literature

- Statistic

- Studio Art

- English language and composer

- Government

Independence Clubs and Affiliations

'Bowling Club'

-Mr. Corpuz is the head of this club

-The bowling club competes against nearby schools as well as participates in tournaments amongst one another.


'Biology Society'

-Mr. Maretka is the head of this club.

- Biology Society takes numerous field trips down to the land lab, have a spring trip each year, and annually watch the salamander migration.


'SADD'

- Mr. Wells is the head of this club.

- SADD, or Students Against Destructive Decisions, try to get the Independence student body involved in activities that would help them decide against harmful decision. Joey Agustin, who graduated recently, created the infamous Why? Campaign, which questioned everyday students about why they make the decisions they make.


'Student Council'

- Ms. Ribovich is the head of this club.

- These well-rounded group of students are in charge of pep assemblies, dances, spirit week, and fundraisers.


'Yearbook Committee'

- Mr. Jaszczak is the head of this club.

- They work year-round to produce the awaited and very creative yearbook.


'Key Club'

- Mr. Wells is the head of this club.

- They work with Kiwaniz, help out with pancake breakfasts, barbecues, and do much community service to help benefit our town.


'National Honors Society'

- Ms. Dietrich is the head of this club.

- This awards the cream of the crop with this very prestigious title. They do community service and tutor kids as well.


'Ski Club'

- Ms. Davis is the head of this club.

- They oftentimes take trips to Boston Mills when weather permits where they can ski or snowboard.


'Academic Challenge'

- Mr. Wells is the head of this club.

- This group of students competes against other schools in various subjects in an attempt to challenge their minds.


'Prom Committee'

- Mrs. Satola is the head of this club.

- This club works year-round to make sure that a safe and enjoyable prom is provided for at the end of the year for all junior and seniors.


'Band/Choir/Vocal'

- Mr. Gunlicks is the head of this club.

- Students who wish to participate in this will perform at football games, sing Christmas carols around Christmas time, and enjoy a trip to Florida where they perform at Disney Land’s parade every other year.


'Glass Ceiling'

- Mrs. Hanratty is the head of this club.

- This gives students a chance to prepare for a career in the business world.


'Moch Trial'

- Dr. Fierer is the head of this club.

- These students debate against one another and other schools, practicing court trials while learning debating techniques along the way.


'Spectator'

- Mr. Magyari is the head of this club.

- This newspaper comes out once a month with news over the latest updates, movie reviews, opinionated articles, teacher news, and debates to keep the student body informed about IHS.

Facilities

New Building completed 2004-2005


'Community Auditorium'


• 1200 seats

• Stage

• Orchestra pit with elevator

• Fly loft accommodates movable sets

• State-of-the-art audio & lighting


'Lecture Hall'


• 46 seats

• Tiered seating

• Computer plug in ports

• Video conferencing

• Distance learning

• Projection screen

• Cable access

• Independent sound system


'Competition Gymnasium'


• 11,900 sq. ft. multipurpose court

• 1200 seats

• Built to collegiate basketball specifications

• Sound system

• 2 locker rooms

• Accessible from the Fieldhouse


'Media Center'


• Conference room availability

• 75 seats


'Cafeteria'


• Accommodates up to 300 people

• 3 cable TV hookups

• Video capability

• Accessible from the Fieldhouse


'Technology capabilities'



• Internet access

• Data network

• Assistive listening sound system

• Cable TV

• Video Production


'School colors': Blue and gold


'Mascot': The Blue Devil


2006-2007 School Year State Report Card
http://www.independence.k12.oh.us/LRC/046565 LRC 06-07.pdf

The Community

In the year 2004-2005 the Independence High school was built. It is located in the small community of Independence. The community its self is located 8 miles from Cleveland, a big city in the state of Ohio. In the city of Indpendence, education is very importantt to the teachers and their students. Some students will be first generation college enrollees; others come from families that have advanced college degrees. The school is supported by some orginizations including PTO, Booster Club, and some buisness partners help suggest ideas and programs that help increase our education quality.

History of the community

In 1797 Surveyor Nathan Redfeild named the town of Independence, Independence. When the building prosses began by the german immigrants who first settled and colonized there it was very hard.
There are 11 roads into independance that made easy trading to other areas. When the civil war came a few of the members of the town joined in to fight for the union.
Liberty bell was an idea by a mayor in 1975. It cost about $10500 and was made out of bronze. It came to townhall in 1976 to be there as a symbole of respect and pride.

Alma Mater

Tune: "Far Above Cuyahoga's Waters"

Far above Cuyahoga's waters,

Where we're honor bound,

Stands our noble Alma Mater,

May her name resound.

Sing her praises never ceasing,

Raise our voices high,

Thee we honor, Alma Mater,

Independence High.

The words for the alma mater were written by Mrs. Ceil Burnett,
wife of the Superintendent who served Independence in the late 1930's.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

★ Track and Field - 1948 ^[1]

External Links

★ District Website

Notes and references

1. Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site OHSAA

http://www.independence.k12.oh.us/hs/IHSInfo/prmessage_files/image002.jpg