1. Welcome To “The Ridge”
CLASS OF 2022

2. Welcome 8th Grade Students and Parents
IRHS Welcome
Ms. Natalie Burnett, IRHS Principal
Project Graduation
Mr. Daniel Fapp
9th Grade Registration Information
Mrs. Ellisa Beamish, IRHS Counselor

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

4. Oro Valley Police Student Resource Officers (SRO)
Officer Brian Carr
Officer Matt Roth

7. IRHS Counseling Department
(A-D) Eileen Jonaitis
(E-La) Dave Goldberg
(Lb-Ra) Ellisa Beamish
(Rb-Z) Amy Davidson
JTED - Leah Evans
Gifted Specialist – Susan Williams
Secretary – Elizabeth Arneson
Registrar – Kandi Clark

8. 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 and sports

9. Student’s Responsibilities
Study in groups
Contact teachers via 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

10. Planning the Next 4 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 commitments

11. 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

12. 2018-2019 District Course Catalog
Can be found online through the Counseling website
Many student and parent questions can be answered through the catalog
Page 5: Graduation Requirements
Pages 10-13: Scholar Program (self-assessment)
Page 13: Schedule Changes
Pages 14-15: Drop/Add and Level Changes
Pages 15-16: IRHS Problem Solving Process
Page 19: NCAA Eligibility

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

15. Additional Information
Wilson and Coronado students – please refer to the IRHS website for more information regarding registration
For non-district students, please contact IRHS Registrar, Kandi Clark, to schedule an appointment

16. Pre-Registration
This week, students will enter course requests in the computer
Signed paperwork due:
Coronado – Wednesday (3/7)
Wilson – Thursday (3/8)

17. IRHS Self-Guided Tour
Students from our National Honors Society will be around campus distributing maps and answering questions
Many classrooms are open and many representatives from departments, clubs, and sports will be located in the MPR to answer questions

18. Campus Map A – Physical Education classes (F Building) pgs. 57-60
B – Tech Theater pgs. 30, 42 / Introduction to Theatre (Black Box) pg. 41
C – Fine Arts (E Building) pgs
D – Culinary Arts (B110) p. 24
E – Digital Media/Graphic Design (A105) pgs. 24, 27   
F – Digital Media/TV Video and Photo (A133) pg. 26
G – Computer App/Cyber Security (A307) pgs , 31
H – Biotechnology (A312) pg. 24
I – Introduction to Engineering Design (A318) p. 25