1. Welcome To “The Ridge”

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

5. 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
Registrar – Kandi Clark

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Course Request Form Circle your first choices
Recommendations have been highlighted
Write in alternate PE and elective choices
Please include student or student phone number
Sign and date the form and green sheet if appropriate