Welcome To “The Ridge” Where every student learns every day!

Welcome IRHS Parents February 15 th, 2016 IRHS Welcome IRHS Welcome Ms. Natalie Burnett Ms. Natalie Burnett NPO - Nighthawk Parent Organization & Project Graduation NPO - Nighthawk Parent Organization & Project Graduation Ms. Kersten Kramer & Ms. Debbie Van Cleve Ms. Kersten Kramer & Ms. Debbie Van Cleve 9 th Grade Registration Information 9 th Grade Registration Information

IRHS Administration Ms. Natalie Burnett Ms. Terri Amonson Mr. Tony Jacobson 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 Secretary – Elizabeth Arneson

Student’s Responsibilities Attendance Attendance Use of a planner to write down homework and due dates each day. Use of a planner to write down homework and due dates each day. Organization- Be prepared for class—take notes! Organization- Be prepared for class—take notes! Stick to a homework routine—do homework at the same time each night in a place with minimal distractions. 1 ½ hours of nightly homework is typical. Stick to a homework routine—do homework at the same time each night in a place with minimal distractions. 1 ½ hours of nightly homework is typical. Make use of conference periods. (Wednesday and Thursday mornings 8:15- 8:54 am) *Attendance is taken by all teachers when student is present Study in groups FREE after school assistance (Tues-Thurs: 4:00 -5:30) Avoid Cramming

Differences from Middle to High School Larger Campus Larger Campus No Lockers (except for PE) No Lockers (except for PE) Late work rarely accepted for full credit Late work rarely accepted for full credit Shift to student responsibility/self- advocacy with parent support Shift to student responsibility/self- advocacy with parent support Take on leadership roles Take on leadership roles

Planning Four-Year planning Four-Year planning Career/Educational Goals Career/Educational Goals Credits 1.0 / 0.5 Credits 1.0 / 0.5 GPA- Grade point average GPA- Grade point average Post-Secondary planning Post-Secondary planning Classes are year-long commitments Classes are year-long commitments

9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1. English 91. English 101. English 111. English Algebra2. Geometry2. Math -2. Government / Economics 3. Biology3. Physics3. Science -3. Math 4. P.E.4. World History4. US/AZ History P.E. /5. 6. Summer prior to 9 th gradeSummer prior to 10 th gradeSummer prior to 11 th gradeSummer prior to 12 th grade IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits (**Identifies additional in-state college requirements) Required Courses 16.5 credits Sem 1 Sem 2 Electives 5.5 credits Sem 1 Sem 2 English 9**Foreign Language I English 10**Foreign Language II 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

Course Catalog Many student and parent questions can be answered Many student and parent questions can be answered –Page 2 Graduation Requirements –Pages 5-7 Scholar Program (self-assessment) –Page 8 Schedule Changes –Page 9 Drop/Add and Level Changes –Page 9 IRHS Problem Solving Process –Page 12 NCAA Eligibility

Course Request Form Students were asked to write the correct course number and course title for each choice Students were asked to write the correct course number and course title for each choice Always assure the prerequisite is met before writing on the NCR form Always assure the prerequisite is met before writing on the NCR form Course recommendations from current teachers in right hand column Course recommendations from current teachers in right hand column Elective choices Elective choices Alternative electives (select different classes) Alternative electives (select different classes) –If no classes are listed, classes will be assigned

Please remember to sign your student’s form

Questions? Please refer to our Counseling Website on the IRHS home page to find the contact information for your counselor The counselors see students by last name

Closing  Student will enter course requests in the computer  Signed paperwork due:  Coronado – Wednesday (2/17)  Wilson – Thursday (2/18)  All others please contact Mrs. Kandi Clark at

IRHS N.H.S.  National Honor Society  Distributing maps  One per family  Students will be located around campus to direct guests to all the locations listed on the map

Campus Map A – Physical Education classes (F113) pgs A – Physical Education classes (F113) pgs B – Tech Theater pg. 22 / Introduction to Theatre (Black Box) pg. 34 B – Tech Theater pg. 22 / Introduction to Theatre (Black Box) pg. 34 C – Band, Orchestra, Recording Studio (E116) pgs , 36 C – Band, Orchestra, Recording Studio (E116) pgs , 36 D – Culinary Arts (B110) p. 15 D – Culinary Arts (B110) p. 15 E – Marketing (A105) p. 19 E – Marketing (A105) p. 19 F – Digital Media (A133) pgs. 17, 18, 24 (three different programs) F – Digital Media (A133) pgs. 17, 18, 24 (three different programs) G – Computer App/Design (A307) pgs. 20, 23 (two different programs) G – Computer App/Design (A307) pgs. 20, 23 (two different programs) H – Biotechnology (A312) p. 14 H – Biotechnology (A312) p. 14 I – Introduction to Engineering Design (A318) p. 16 I – Introduction to Engineering Design (A318) p. 16