Welcome To “The Ridge” CLASS OF 2023

Welcome 8th Grade Students and Parents IRHS Welcome Mr. Matthew Munger, IRHS Principal 9th Grade Registration Information IRHS Counseling Team

IRHS Administration Team Mr. Matthew Munger Ms. Terri Amonson Mr. Tony Jacobsen Mr. Brent Spencer

IRHS Counseling Team (A-D) Eileen Jonaitis (E-K) Stephanie Levy (L-Re) Ellisa Beamish (Rf-Z) Amy Davidson JTED - Leah Evans Gifted Specialist – Susan Williams Secretary – Elena Wisniewski 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, sports, volunteering

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

Planning the Next Four Years at IRHS Four-year plan: Laying out classes each year What are your Career/Educational Goals after high school? Determining credits: 1.0 credit vs. 0.5 credit Reminder: Most classes are year-long; understand the commitment

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1. English 9 1. English 10 1. English 11 1. English 12 2. Algebra 2. Geometry 2. Math - 2. Government / Economics 3. Biology 3. Physics 3. Science - 3. Math 4. P.E. 4. World History (M-Z) 4. US/AZ History 4. 5. World History (A-L) 5. 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 (**Identifies additional in-state college requirements) 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 _____ _____ Unweighted Grades A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0

District Course Catalog Can be found online through the Counseling website Many student and parent questions can be answered through the catalog Page 4: Graduation Requirements Pages 9-11: Scholar Program (self-assessment) Page 12: Schedule Changes Pages 13: Drop/Add and Level Changes Pages 13-14: IRHS Problem Solving Process Page 16: NCAA - Eligibility Standards

Course Request Form Students were asked to circle their course requests, including elective choices Please ensure the prerequisite is met before requesting the class Course recommendations from current teachers are highlighted on the form Write in alternate PE class and electives (select different classes) If no alternate classes are listed, classes will be assigned

Students not attending Coronado/Wilson Please contact the IRHS Registrar, Kandi Clark, to schedule an appointment. This information can be found on the counseling website under the 2019-2020 registration tab.

All others will register by appointment Pre-Registration The following students will enter course requests in the computer this week Signed paperwork due: Coronado – Wednesday (3/13) Wilson – Thursday (3/14) All others will register by appointment

IRHS Self-Guided Tour Students from the National Honor Society will be around campus distributing maps and answering questions. Classrooms are open and many representatives from departments, clubs, and sports will be located in the MPR to answer questions. Project Graduation and N.P.O. will be located in the MPR to help parents get involved and become part of our NIGHTHAWK FAMILY!

Campus Map A – Physical Education classes (F Building) pg. 54 B – Tech Theater pgs. 30, 41 / Introduction to Drama (Black Box) pg. 40 C – Fine Arts (E Building) pgs. 35-42 / Music & Audio p. 26   D – Culinary Arts (B110) p. 23 E – Digital Media/Graphic Design (A105) pg. 26    F – Digital Media/TV Video and Photo (A133) pg. 25 G – Computer App/Cyber Security (A307) pgs. 28-29, 31 H – Biotechnology (A312) pg. 22 I – Introduction to Engineering Design (A318) p. 24