GOVERNING BOARD

The Glendale Union High School District

Governing Board is comprised of a five-member

board. The Governing Board serves as the school

district’s policymaker in accordance with state and

federal law. The board’s responsibilities include

adopting the budget, approving personnel,

curriculum, and other district business matters.

The board hires the superintendent and oversees

the superintendent’s duties and performance.

Board members serve a four-year term.

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WELCOME

OUR SCHOOLSOUR COMMUNITY

OUR COMMITMENT#WeAreGUHSD

HOME OF THE PATRIOTS

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOLa proud member of the Glendale Union High School District

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOLa proud member of the Glendale Union High School District

GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT BOUNDARIES

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Apollo High School8045 N. 47th Ave.Glendale, AZ 85302623.435.6300apollo.guhsdaz.org

Cortez High School8828 N. 31st Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85051623.915.8200cortez.guhsdaz.org

Glendale High School6216 W. Glendale Ave.Glendale, AZ 85301623.435.6200glendale.guhsdaz.org

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Greenway High School3930 W. Greenway Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85053623.915.8500greenway.guhsdaz.org

Independence High School6602 N. 75th Ave.Glendale, AZ 85303623.435.6100independence.guhsdaz.org

Moon Valley High School3625 W. Cactus Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85029623.915.8000moonvalley.guhsdaz.org

Sunnyslope High School 35 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 623.915.8760 sunnyslope.guhsdaz.org

Thunderbird High School 1750 W. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85023 623.915.8900 thunderbird.guhsdaz.org

Washington High School 2217 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 623.915.8400 washington.guhsdaz.org

Online Learning Academy4530 W. Northern Ave.Glendale, AZ 85302623.435.7300online.guhsdaz.org

Northern Academy4508 W. Northern Ave.Glendale, AZ 85302623.915.8600guhsdaz.org

District Administrative Center7650 N. 43rd Ave.Glendale, AZ 85301623.435.6000guhsdaz.org

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Students should attend the high school in the attendance area of their residence. This is to help ensure a balance of enrollment at the high schools in the district. Attendance variances may be granted upon request and completion

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WELCOME.WE WANT TO MEET YOU.

Independence High School is a model of educational excellence

within the state and nation. Our students, under the guidance

of highly qualified and appropriately certified faculty, compare

to the best and brightest across the country. Students

graduate Independence prepared to make a positive

difference in the world.

AS PART OF THE GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER

STUDENTS FOR THE CHOICES AND CHALLENGES OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.

FACTS | 2017

YEAR FOUNDED

1977STUDENT

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VOLUNTEER HOURS

5,664STUDENT

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92.9%POSTSECONDARYEDUCATION RATE

87%EXTRACURRICULAR

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ACADEMICSOur students receive an exceptional and comprehensive academic experience. They participate in rigorous academic programs that help them be successful on a daily basis, while preparing them for continued success beyond high school.

Excellence in academics means students can earn college credit while attending high school, and students interested in pursuing university studies beyond their native country have an opportunity to earn the Advanced Placement International Diploma, a globally recognized achievement.

Our school is competitive, comprehensive and student-focused. As part of the Glendale Union High School District, we had the distinct honor of being recognized as Advanced Placement District of the Year, as well as being listed among America’s Top High Schools. These distinguished awards and recognitions are evidence of GUHSD’s academic excellence.

ATHLETICS & EXTRACURRICULARSParticipation in sports and extracurricular activities helps to balance out the classroom side of a student’s education. Our school offers a full array of activities and opportunities for students.

More than 74 percent of our students are involved in athletics or belong to one of more than 40 clubs and organizations offered on campus. We know that participation in extracurricular activities increases students’ sense of engagement and attachment to their school and therefore increases the likelihood of academic success.

FINE & PERFORMING ARTSA well-rounded education includes studying the arts. Our district believes fine and performing arts play an instrumental role in a person’s education, so our school is proud to promote and showcase the immense contribution arts education has in producing engaged, successful, and college- and career-ready students. Disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, design and visual arts are essential elements of a complete and balanced education for all students.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAs a member of GUHSD, our school focuses on preparing students for success after high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education or begin a career immediately upon graduating. Career & Technical Education Programs provide hands-on experiences, teach practical job skills, and grant students opportunities to work with industry partners, gain work experiences and build skills. With more than 45 courses from which to choose, our CTE programs prepare students to enter the workforce with the academic and technical skills needed to compete successfully in the job market.

ONLINE LEARNINGStudents can also choose to enroll in the Glendale Union Online Learning Academy, which offers flexible education programs for high school students to achieve their individual goals. Whether a student wants to attend full-time or take an additional class, the online approach offers a wide-range of options. Labs with certified teachers are available to assist and motivate students; a full-time at-home model is also available, in which students visit the Academy only to take final exams.

Call 623-435-7300 for more information.

WHO WE ARESince we opened our doors in 1977, Independence High School has been a school of choice for many parents and students within the Metro-Phoenix area. As a nationally recognized high school, Independence has set the standard for educational excellence. We believe all students can achieve and we ensure students are prepared to be successful, whether their future is to be career-ready upon graduation or to continue their studies at a college or university. We prepare students by giving them the tools they need, by setting a rigorous curriculum, and by filling classrooms with award-winning teachers and instructors. Our students are ready to compete successfully with the choices and challenges of the 21st Century.

HOW WE PARTNER WITH YOUIndependence High School and the Glendale Union High School District are committed to building strong relationships with our students and their families. We believe in transparency in communication and working together to ensure your student is receiving the best education possible. Today’s learning environment is successful when the school, the student, the parents, and the community

believe in and value a quality education.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS.

Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination: Glendale Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. GUHSD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. GUHSD Career & Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available, such as business, applied technology, FACS, nursing and fire science. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. GUHSD does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinators by calling 623-435-6006 or 623-435-6067, or write to 7650 N. 43 Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301.

NOTIFICACIÓN PÚBLICA ANUAL DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN:El Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) no discrimina en base a raza, color, nacionalidad, género, edad, o discapacidad de admisión a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, en acceso a ellas, en el tratamiento a individuos, o en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones. GUHSD provee el acceso igual a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos designados para los jóvenes. El departamento de Educación Técnica y de Carreras de GUHSD no discrimina en su matriculación ni en el acceso a cualquier de sus programas disponibles, como negocios, la tecnología aplicada, FACS, enfermería, y formación para bomberos. La falta de habilidades con el inglés no será una barrera a la admisión ni la participación en las actividades del distrito y sus programas. GUHSD tampoco discrimina en sus contratos o prácticas de empleados. Esta noticia es provista y requerida por el Título VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título IX de la Enmienda Educativa de 1972, en el Acto de Era de Discriminación de 1975, y el Acto de los Estadounidenses con Habilidades Diferenciadas de 1990. Ud. puede comunicarse con el coordinador de cumplimiento sobre preguntas, quejas, o para más información con respecto a estas leyes Director de Operaciones y Atletismo, 623-435-6006. Directora de la Educación Especial 623-435-6067; 7650 N. 43rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301.

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OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTSAs a member of the Glendale Union High School District, we are honored and proud to be a leading high school in the Metro-Phoenix area. Our commitment to student achievement and continuous improvement has been recognized on a local, state and national level.

WITH A RICH HISTORY BUILT ON TRADITIONS AND A FUTURE PREPARED TO SET EVERY STUDENT UP FOR A

LIFETIME OF SUCCESS, WE ARE COMMITTED

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