Independence High School
Mandatory Orientation
2026-2027
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Independence High School
Independence High School
Mandatory Orientation
Mandatory Orientation
2026-2027
***ALL students are REQUIRED to attend Orientation and MUST bring a parent/guardian with them***
Freshmen
Monday, July 27th
(Last Name A-F)
Tuesday, July 28th
(Last Name G-L)
Wednesday, July 29th
(Last Name M-R)
Thursday, July 30th
(Last Name S-Z)
*Friday, July 31st
MAKE UP DAY
Sophomores
Tuesday, July 28nd
*Friday, July 31st
MAKE UP DAY
Juniors
Wednesday, July 29rd
*Friday, July 31st
MAKE UP DAY
Seniors
Thursday, July 30th
*Friday, July 31st
MAKE UP DAY
Orientation Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
**Freshmen, please arrive early if you have not already completed placement testing - it can take up to 2 hours**
FRESHMEN need to bring current immunization/shot records
We require proof of address for all new students and or families for which we have received returned mail:
(e.g. lease or mortgage statement or current utility bill - water, electric, gas)
Orientation will take place in the Main Gym.
We encourage you to park in the lot off of 75th Avenue.
Welcome Freshmen
Class of 2030
During Orientation, you can expect to...
Get an ID picture taken
Purchase a P.E. uniform ($16)
Take placement tests (if you haven't already)
Have parent/guardian sign up for ParentVue & ParentSquare
Freshmen Parent Night will be Thursday, August 6th, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Main Gym at IHS
Parents, please come and learn what your high school student needs to be successful in high school
Other Important Information
for all students and parents/guardians:
ParentVue & ParentSquare
All parents/guardians will sign up to have access to GUHSD ParentVue & ParentSquare (staff will be available to assist).
With ParentVue & ParentSquare you will be able to ensure your child's success by being able to do the following:
Check grades and attendance
Monitor schedule changes
Contact teachers as needed
View informational posts
Receive alerts about activities
Bookstore
Chromebook Insurance ($35) - highly recommended to cover any loss/damage (replacement cost for computer = $360, power cord = $60)
Activity Pass ($30) - student admission to home-season athletic events
Family Pass ($60) - family admission to home-season athletic events
IHS Yearbook Pre-Order ($55)
Parking Permit ($25)
P.E. Uniform (Shorts $9/Shirts $7)
Cash and credit accepted
Athletics
To participate in interscholastic competitions at IHS, athletes must complete the registration process at www.registermyathlete.com
FALL SPORTS begin
August 11th
Questions?
Please contact the Athletics Office:
623-435-6117
ID Photos will be taken of every student
Proper dress is required
ALL students must dress appropriately
Students may not wear clothing that displays obscene or inappropriate language and/or symbols
(e.g. sex, drugs, alcohol, gang affiliation, etc.)
See our school website for more information regarding our dress code
If you cannot attend Mandatory Orientation during your assigned day, you may come on any other day during the week of July 27th-31st.
If that is not an option, please call the Counseling Office at 623-435-6153 and let them know your child will not be in attendance.
First Day of School
August 10, 2026
Freshmen: 8:00 a.m. - Main Gym for Link Crew
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors: 11:00 a.m. - 1st hour class
ALL STUDENTS: Period 1 begins at 11:05 a.m. and Period 7 ends at 2:35 p.m.
Regular schedule begins Tuesday, August 11th at 8:00 a.m.
Let's go Patriots!
Let's go Patriots!
Contact us with questions or for more information:
Independence High School
6602 N. 75th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6153
meagan.smith@guhsdaz.org
independence.guhsdaz.org
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