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

2. Welcome IRHS Parents March 6, 2017 IRHS Welcome School Council
Ms. Natalie Burnett
School Council
Mr. David Ifflander
Project Graduation
Mrs. Kersten Kremer
9th Grade Registration Information

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

6. IRHS Counseling Department
(A-D) Eileen Jonaitis
(E-La) Dave Goldberg
(Lb-Ra) Ellisa Beamish
(Rb-Z) Amy Davidson
JTED - Leah Evans
REACH – Ruth Slattery
Secretary – Elizabeth Arneson

7. 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
Take on leadership roles

8. Student’s Responsibilities
Attendance
Use of a planner to write down homework and due dates each day.
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.
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

9. Academic Planning Four-Year planning worksheet
Career/Educational Goals
Credits 1.0 / 0.5
Post-Secondary planning
Classes are year-long commitments

10. 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
4. US/AZ History 4. 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

11. Course Catalog 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

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

13. Please remember to sign your student’s form

14. Questions?
Please refer to our Counseling Website on the IRHS home page to find the correct counselor
The counselors see students by last name

15. Closing Student will enter course requests in the computer
Signed paperwork due:
Coronado – Wednesday (3/8)
Wilson – Wednesday (3/8)

16. IRHS STUGO Student Government Distributing maps
One per family
Students will be located around campus to direct guests to all the locations listed on the map

17. Campus Map A – Physical Education classes (F113) pgs. 46-47
B – Tech Theater pg. 23 / Introduction to Theatre (Black Box) pg. 34
C – Fine Arts (E Building) pgs
D – Culinary Arts (B110) p. 15
E – Digital Media/Graphic Design (A105) p.19   
F – Digital Media/TV Video and Photo (A133) pgs. 16, 18 (two programs)
G – Computer App/Cyber Security (A307) pgs. 21, 24 (two programs)
H – Introduction to Engineering Design (A318) p. 17