1. READY FOR YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL?
Pre-Registration Information
IRHS Counselors

2. TODAY’S AGENDA
Complete credit check to see progress towards reaching graduation requirements
Discuss sophomore year and summer school information
Discuss online course catalog
Registration materials due: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH

3. TRANSCRIPT UP TO DATE? Check for accuracy Six grades each semester?
Correct classes and grades?
Summer school grades?
Middle school classes for Spanish and Math included?
Any problems? Talk to Ms. Clark, IRHS Registrar, in the main office

5. Required Courses
16.0 credits
Sem 1
Sem 2
Electives
6.0 credits
English 9 B+
**Spanish I
English 10
**Spanish II
English 11
English 12
Computer Applications & Cyber Security B
Math (Algebra I)
Math
Science
World History
US/AZ History
Government/Economics
Physical Education A
**Fine Arts or CTE
(Drama)

6. LET’S TALK SOPHOMORE YEAR
To graduate from IRHS, you must earn minimum of 22 credits and pass the Civics test
You must take 6 classes next year
Any classes to make up?
All required courses must be listed on 10th grade course request form or completed in summer school
Summer school is available to make up credits or to get ahead

7. Summer prior to 9th grade Summer prior to 12th grade
Ironwood Ridge High School Four-Year Plan (Class of 2020 and beyond)
Date: _________________
Last Name: ________________________________ Career Goal: _______________________________________
First Name: ________________________________ Educational Goal: ____________________________________
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

8. JTED Programs Off-Campus Program Offerings
Morning, afternoon and evening classes available
Must have own transportation
MUST be enrolled in 4 IRHS classes in addition to the JTED class
Head to for program information and to enroll for school year
There are programs available to sophomores
Any questions? See Mrs. Evans in the Counseling office
Please remember to list the JTED class on your course request form as an elective

9. First-Hour Classes for 2018-2019
Sports Conditioning (football)
English 12 (seniors only)
Chemistry (juniors only)
REACH 101(juniors/seniors only)
REACH 102 (seniors only)
AP Psychology (juniors/seniors only)
Marching Band (Sem 1 only)
Band Auxiliary (Sem 1 only)
Wind Ensemble (Sem 2 only)

10. FIRST HOUR CONTRACT MUST TAKE 7 CLASSES IF TAKE 1ST HOUR CLASS
Print off Contract on Counseling website and fill it out along with parent signature
Must have own transportation and a valid student parking permit
Attach First Hour Contract to Course Request form and turn in on February 20th in the computer lab
Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment
The contract does not guarantee you will receive a first hour class in your schedule

11. 1st hour contract and registration info!

13. SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
Online summer school through Mesa Distance Learning (MDLP) will be free this year
Registration dates will be announced soon
In person summer school will be held at CDO
There is a fee
Dates and times to be announced
Listen to the announcements for information
Talk to your counselor about what you are thinking of taking during summer school!

14. List three alternate electives
Forms due:
FEBRUARY 20th
List three alternate electives

15. 2018-2019 COURSE CATALOG Course Catalog will be found online this year
It can be found on the Counseling website under the Registration tab
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Many changes to it – so be sure to look at courses carefully
ALL THREE HIGH SCHOOLS ARE USING SAME COURSE CATALOG

17. WHAT CAN YOU BE DOING NOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR AND BEYOND?
Figure out courses for next year
Begin looking at 4-year colleges, community colleges, trade schools, jobs
Research colleges to find admission requirements to make sure you are fulfilling those requirements with your high school classes
Go on college visits to get an idea of where you may want to attend
Start studying for the SAT/ACT so you are prepared for the tests when you take them as Juniors
Take the PSAT in October 2018
Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!!