INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
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WHY ENROLL AT INDEPENDENCE?
WHY ENROLL AT INDEPENDENCE?
Independence is ranked one of the "Best High Schools in America" by the U.S. News and World Report
Independence is an A-rated school according to the Arizona Department of Education
Independence offers an Advanced Placement Academy featuring 16 AP courses
At GUHSD there is no "pay to play" sports and ALL classes are FREE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT
FRESHMEN:
Proof of Residence - Utility bill, lease/mortgage statement in parent’s name
Birth Certificate AND/OR custody documents if not listed on birth certificate
Immunizations
UPPERCLASSMEN:
Proof of Residence - Utility bill, lease/mortgage statement in parent’s name
Birth Certificate AND/OR custody documents if not listed on birth certificate
Immunizations
Attendance
Discipline
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Transfer Grades
OPEN ENROLLMENT (VARIANCES)
OPEN ENROLLMENT (VARIANCES)
If you live within the boundaries of Glendale Union High School District, this process STARTS at the student's home school.
If you live within another school district's boundaries, bring the completed variance form and required documents to the school you wish to attend
Please Call 623-435-6153 to check if your address is in IHS boundaries
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT:
Variance Form
Proof of Residence (Utility bill, lease/mortgage statement in parent’s name)
Birth Certificate
Immunizations
7th and 8th grade report card
7th and 8th grade attendance records
7th and 8th grade discipline records
***COMPLETTION OF THE VARIANCE FORM AND SUBMISSION OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GRANT THE TRANSFER REQUEST. THE DOCUMENTS MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF DISCIPLINE ATTENDANCE ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE BACK OF THE TRANSFER REQUEST. IF ANY OF THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT MEET GUHSD REQUIREMENTS, THE TRASFER WILL BE DENIED.***
IHS Counselors will be visiting the following campuses to drop off and pick up completed enrollment packets:
8TH GRADE PACKET DROP OFF
8TH GRADE PACKET DROP OFF
BICI - 11/3/25 8:30 AM
DON MENSENDICK - 11/3/25 1:30 PM
CHALLENGER - 11/4/25 10:30 AM
DISCOVERY - 11/5/25 7:30 AM
WILLIAM C JACK - 11/5/25 9:15 AM
SUNSET VISTA - 11/6/25 1:00 PM
DESERT SPIRIT - 11/12/25 9:05 AM
8TH GRADE PACKET PICK UP
8TH GRADE PACKET PICK UP
DON MENSENDICK - 12/1/25 1:30PM
BICI - 12/2/25 8:30 AM
CHALLENGER - 12/2/25 10:30 AM
DISCOVERY - 12/3/25 7:30 AM
WILLIAM C JACK - 12/10/25 9:15 AM
SUNSET VISTA - 12/4/25 1:00 PM
DESERT SPIRIT - 12/9/25 9:05 AM
FUTURE FRESHMAN NIGHT
FUTURE FRESHMAN NIGHT
November 13th, 2025
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Starts in Main Gym
School campus tour
Preview of our Honors/AP Program
Sports/Clubs/Activity Fair
Performances by our Fine Arts Department
If you've already decided IHS is the school for you, please bring your student's completed enrollment packet. We will be accepting completed packets in the Media Center.
Blank enrollment packets will also be available for pick up.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
FUTURE FRESHMAN NIGHT:
November 13th, 2025 @ 6:30pm
FRESHMAN PLACEMENT TESTING
April 15th and April 29th
MANDATORY ORIENTATION:
(ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING PARENT/GUARDIAN)
July 20th-24th, 2026 @ TBD
COUNSELING OFFICE HOURS
COUNSELING OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
7:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
7:00AM - 3:30PM
Phone: 623 - 435 - 6153
Phone: 623 - 435 - 6153
Email: Mickaela.Chavez@guhsdaz.org
Email: Mickaela.Chavez@guhsdaz.org
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