- Independence High School
- Courses
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A-G Course Requirements
a: Social Science (30 credits required)
World Studies (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
AP European History (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
United States History (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
AP United States History (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
History 17B at Sierra College (Replaces US History)
Economics (UC a-g approved, 5 credits)*
Economics 1 at Sierra College (Replaces Economics)
US Government (UC a-g approved, 5 credits)*
AP US Government (UC a-g approved, 5 credits)
Political Science 1 at Sierra College (Replaces Government)
Ethnic Studies (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
Psychology (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
Psychology 01 at Sierra College
*Required courses
b: English (40 credits required)
CP English 9 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
CP English 10 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
Honors English 10 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
CP English 11 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
AP Language (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
English 1A at Sierra College (Replaces English 11)
CP English 12 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
AP Literature (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
English 1B at Sierra College (Replaces English 12)
*Required courses
c: Mathematics (30 credits required)
IM1 - Integrated Math 1 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
IM2 - Integrated Math 2 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
IM3 - Integrated Math 3 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
Pre-Calculus (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
AP Statistics (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
AP Calculus AB (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
AP Calculus BC (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
*Required courses
d: Laboratory Science (20 credits required)
NGSS Biology (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
NGSS Physics (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
NGSS Chemistry (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
*Required courses
e: World Language (20 credits required)
CP Spanish 1 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
CP Spanish 2 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)*
CP Spanish 3 (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
***Most IHS students we enroll in college or UC Scout Foreign Language classes since it gives students more languages to choose from in addition to meeting both high school and college requirements.
*Required courses
f & g: Career Technical (CTE), VAPA, other Electives (70 credits required)
Elective Courses
Art and Design I and II
Auto Services Technician at BMR
- Dual Enrollment Sierra College Basic Automotive Services Repair( Auto 100) 4 Units
- Dual Enrollment Sierra College Basic Automotive Services Repair( Auto 140) 3 Units
- RJUHSD Advanced Automotive Seminar and Pre-Apprenticeship 10 Credits Elective--One Semester
Ceramics I, II, III
Child Development and Guidance
Digital Animation (Short Film / Commericial)
- Multimedia
- 3D Animation
- Advanced 3D Animation
Fashion Design & Merchandise 1 & 2
Health Science and Medical Technology
- Medical Terminology
- Health Careers
- Clinical Medical Assisting
Military History
Principles of Business
Professional Music Performance
- Commerical Music 1 (Drums, Piano, Saxophone, Vocal)
- Commerical Music 2 (D
Professional Photography
- Professional Photo 1
- Professional Photo 2
- Professional Photo 3
Robotics
- Robotics
- Advanced Robotics
Student Government / Leadership
Yearbook (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
Music
Beginning Piano (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
Intermediate Piano (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
Guitar (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
Intermediate Guitar (UC a-g approved, 10 credits)
Other Required RJUHSD High School Courses
Health (10 credits)*
PE 9 (10 credits)*
PE 10 (10 credits)*
Weight Conditioning
*Required courses