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High School vs. Middle School Responsibilities News and Information Student Expectations Attendance Conference Periods Transcript

IRHS News and Information Daily announcements IRHS website Counseling website https://www.amphi.com/domain/140#calendar379/20180221/month Iron Quill Newspaper (Journalism) Facebook IRHS Scholarships and More Twitter follow @IRHSCounseling

Student Expectations Request make-up work when absent Spend 1.5+ hours on HW every night Use a planner for organization Keep syllabi from each class all year Individual progress report form No lockers, except PE – use it! Failed required classes must be repeated until passed Follow IRHS student handbook rules and regulations

Attendance If have more than 9 absences in a semester, you may lost credit If you have more than 17 days for the entire school year, you may lose credit Communicate with each teacher (e-mail) Check teacher’s websites for information when absent

Conference Periods Wednesdays and Thursdays – first thing in the morning Considered part of the school day Expected to be with a teacher or working in the library or cafeteria Free academic assistance offered after school (T-Th) if more help is needed

Transcript Official document of grades Semester grades are listed, not quarter grades Grades are permanent Check frequently to ensure correct information

Course Catalog now online https://www.amphi.com/cms/lib/AZ01901095/Centricity/ Domain/3970/District%20Course%20Catalog%2018-19.pdf Get to know the layout of the catalog online Student responsibility to read all areas of catalog

Click on 2018-2019 Registration for the Course Catalog!

IRHS SCHOLARS Program pages 10-13 Pre-AP and AP courses have weighted grades Recommendation required for Pre-AP and AP courses Before enrolling in a Pre-AP or AP course, complete the AP self-assessment (page 12)

Scholars Program Maintain a weighted 3.5 GPA Average 3 or more Scholars Program classes each year By meeting Scholars Program requirements, you graduate as an IRHS Scholar

Scheduling Information & Schedule changes General information on pages 14-16 Choose classes wisely! Students are STRONGLY reminded to remember the year- long commitment they are making to those classes Schedule change considerations on the same pages

Level Changes Page 15 If students experience difficulty with placement in rigorous curriculum of particular class, parents and students will work with the teacher toward improvement Only 10 days at the beginning of the semester to decide to drop to regular level class (if space allows) Choose courses wisely now and this won’t be a problem

IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1. English 9 1. English 10 1. English 11 1. English 12 2. Algebra I 2. Geometry 2. Math - 2. Government / Economics 3. Biology 3. Physics 3. Science - 3. Math 4. P.E. 4. World History 4. US/AZ History 4. 5. 5. P.E. / 6. Summer prior to 9th grade Summer prior to 10th grade Summer prior to 11th grade Summer prior to 12th grade IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits Required Courses 16 credits Sem 1 2 Electives 6 credits English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math Science World History US/AZ History Gov / Economics Physical Education **CTE or **Fine Arts 16 Core Classes for College (GPA) English 9 _____ _____ English 10 _____ _____ English 11 _____ _____ English 12 _____ _____ Math _____ _____ Science _____ _____ Fine Arts _____ _____ Foreign Language _____ _____ Social Studies _____ _____ **Spanish I Unweighted Grades A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 ** Indicates an in-state college requirement options

Course Request Form Review teacher recommendations Determine the correct number of accelerated classes for YOU! Student may choose to take regular class instead of accelerated, so be realistic when choosing

ENGLISH English 9 (ENG009) Pre-AP English 9 (ENG016) RR English 9   English 9 (ENG009) Pre-AP English 9 (ENG016) RR English 9 (ENG001) MATH Algebra I (MTH002) Geometry (MTH012) Adv Geometry (MTH013) Intermediate Algebra (MTH010) Algebra II (MTH003) Adv Algebra II/Trig (MTH004) Pre-Calculus (MTH014) RR Pre-Algebra (MTH022) RR Algebra (MTH020) RR Geometry (MTH021) **Students coming from non-high school districts must pass common finals before registering for a course beyond Algebra I** SCIENCE Biology (SCI001) Pre-AP Biology (SCI016) RR Biology (SCI005) RR Integrated Science (SCI026) PE Aerobics (PYS001) Tennis (PYS016) Weight Training (PYS021) Sports Conditioning (PYS012) Basketball (PYS008) Volleyball (PYS025) Total Body Fitness (PYS007) SOCIAL STUDIES World History (SOC005) AP World History (SOC010) (These courses are typically taken in the 10th grade. 9th graders may take one of them if they are interested in pursuing a CTE course of study). MODERN LANGUAGES French I (MLG001) Spanish I (MLG009) Spanish II (MLG010) (by recommendation only) FINE ARTS Intro to Theatre (MUS003) Concert Choir (MUS015) Show/Beginning Choir (MUS005) Marching Band (MUS022) (fall sem only) (1st hour) FINE ARTS (CONT) Wind Ensemble (MUS009) (spring sem only) Band Auxiliary (MUS013) Jazz Combo (MUS023) Music & Recording Technology (MUS028) Introduction to Guitar (MUS010) (own guitar needed) Concert Orchestra (MUS016) Percussion (MUS018) FINE ARTS (CONT.) Symphonic Band (MUS017) Music Theory (MUS002) AP Music Theory (MUS012) Music Theater (MUS029) Intro Art 2D (sem) (ART001) Intro Art 3D (sem) (ART004) FINE ART/ CAREER/TECH ED Tech Theater I (CTS170) Digital Media (CTS150) Culinary Arts I (CTS112) Computer Applications & Cyber Security (CTS180) AP Computer Science Principles (CTS149) OTHER ELECTIVES Journalism (MSC020) Pre-AP Global Studies (SOC014) Global Studies I/II (SOC012/SOC013) JROTC (MSC023) (Two period class; offered 1st and 2nd period only) Student Government (MSC028) (by application only) RR Study Skills (SPC009) (by placement only)

Freshman Courses Required courses English Biology Math (by teacher recommendation) Physical Education Electives Choose two Either a year long class or two semester classes Check Prerequisites

Alternate Electives Must have four different choices No repeats Choose another PE choice Choose and write down four alternate elective choices

IRHS Open House Monday, March 5th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Begins with an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium Self-guided tour Talk to department members about your class choices Visit with club members and other activities on campus No forms will be collected that evening Write questions down to ask department members before you attend open house

Online Pre-Registration Wednesday, March 7th - during this class period! Please make sure that you bring your signed course request form Counselors will be here to assist you in entering the courses into the computer 

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