Welcome To “The Ridge”

IRHS Administration Ms. Natalie Burnett Ms. Terri Amonson Mr. Tony Jacobsen Mr. Brent Spencer

IRHS Counseling Department (A-D) Eileen Jonaitis (E-La) Dave Goldberg (Lb-Ra) Ellisa Beamish (Rb-Z) Amy Davidson JTED - Leah Evans Gifted Specialist – Susan Williams Registrar – Kandi Clark

Differences from Middle to High School Larger Campus No Lockers (except for PE) Late work rarely accepted for full credit Shift to student responsibility/self-advocacy with parent support Become more active in the community through clubs and sports

Student’s Responsibilities Study in groups Contact teachers via e-mail when absent to get homework Make use of conference periods. (Wednesday and Thursday mornings) FREE after school assistance (Tues-Thurs: 3:45-5:15) Attendance Use of a planner to write down homework and due dates each day Organization: Be prepared for class and take notes! Stick to a homework routine Avoid cramming

2018-2019 District Course Catalog Can be found online through the Counseling website Many student and parent questions can be answered through the catalog Page 5: Graduation Requirements Pages 10-13: Scholar Program (self-assessment) Page 13: Schedule Changes Pages 14-15: Drop/Add and Level Changes Pages 15-16: IRHS Problem Solving Process Page 19: NCAA Eligibility

Course Request Form Circle your first choices Recommendations have been highlighted Write in alternate PE and elective choices Please include student e-mail or student phone number Sign and date the form and green sheet if appropriate