1. 8th Grade Pre-Registration
Pathway to 9th Grade!
8th Grade Pre-Registration

2. High School vs. Middle School
Responsibilities
News and Information
Student Expectations
Attendance
Conference Periods
Transcript

3. IRHS News and Information
Daily announcements
IRHS website
Counseling website
Iron Quill Newspaper (Journalism)
Facebook IRHS Scholarships and More
Twitter

4. Student Expectations Request make-up work when absent
Spend 1.5+ hours on HW every night
Use a planner for organization
Keep syllabi from each class all year
Individual progress report form
No lockers, except PE – use it!
Failed required classes must be repeated until passed
Follow IRHS student handbook rules and regulations

5. Attendance
If have more than 9 absences in a semester, you may lost credit
If you have more than 17 days for the entire school year, you may lose credit
Communicate with each teacher ( )
Check teacher’s websites for information when absent

6. Conference Periods Wednesdays and Thursdays first thing in the morning
Considered part of the school day
Expected to be with a teacher or working in the library or cafeteria
Free academic assistance offered after school (T-Th) if more help is needed

7. Transcript Official document of grades
Semester grades are listed, not quarter grades
Grades are permanent
Check frequently to ensure correct information

8. Course Catalog now online
Domain/3970/District%20Course%20Catalog% pdf
Get to know the layout of the catalog online
Student responsibility to read all areas of catalog

9. Click on 2018-2019 Registration for the Course Catalog!

11. IRHS SCHOLARS Program pages 10-13
Pre-AP and AP courses have weighted grades
Recommendation required for Pre-AP and AP courses
Before enrolling in a Pre-AP or AP course, complete the AP self-assessment (page 12)

12. Scholars Program Maintain a weighted 3.5 GPA
Average 3 or more Scholars Program classes each year
By meeting Scholars Program requirements, you graduate as an IRHS Scholar

13. Scheduling Information & Schedule changes
General information on pages 14-16
Choose classes wisely!
Students are STRONGLY reminded to remember the year- long commitment they are making to those classes
Schedule change considerations on the same pages

14. Level Changes
Page 15
If students experience difficulty with placement in rigorous curriculum of particular class, parents and students will work with the teacher toward improvement
Only 10 days at the beginning of the semester to decide to drop to regular level class (if space allows)
Choose courses wisely now and this won’t be a problem

15. IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1. English 9
1. English 10
1. English 11
1. English 12
2. Algebra I
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.
5. P.E. / 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
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 _____ _____
**Spanish I
Unweighted Grades
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
** Indicates an in-state college requirement options

16. Course Request Form Review teacher recommendations
Determine the correct number of accelerated classes for YOU!
Student may choose to take regular class instead of accelerated, so be realistic when choosing

17. ENGLISH English 9 (ENG009) Pre-AP English 9 (ENG016) RR English 9
English 9
(ENG009)
Pre-AP English 9 (ENG016)
RR English 9
(ENG001)
MATH
Algebra I (MTH002)
Geometry (MTH012)
Adv Geometry (MTH013)
Intermediate Algebra
(MTH010)
Algebra II (MTH003)
Adv Algebra II/Trig
(MTH004)
Pre-Calculus (MTH014)
RR Pre-Algebra (MTH022)
RR Algebra (MTH020)
RR Geometry (MTH021)
**Students coming from non-high school districts must pass common finals before registering for a course beyond Algebra I**
SCIENCE
Biology
(SCI001)
Pre-AP Biology
(SCI016)
RR Biology
(SCI005)
RR Integrated Science
(SCI026) PE
Aerobics
(PYS001)
Tennis
(PYS016)
Weight Training
(PYS021)
Sports Conditioning
(PYS012)
Basketball
(PYS008)
Volleyball
(PYS025)
Total Body Fitness
(PYS007)
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History
(SOC005)
AP World History
(SOC010)
(These courses are typically taken in the 10th grade. 9th graders may take one of them if they are interested in pursuing a CTE course of study).
MODERN LANGUAGES
French I
(MLG001)
Spanish I
(MLG009)
Spanish II
(MLG010)
(by recommendation only)
FINE ARTS
Intro to Theatre (MUS003)
Concert Choir (MUS015)
Show/Beginning Choir
(MUS005)
Marching Band (MUS022)
(fall sem only)
(1st hour)
FINE ARTS (CONT)
Wind Ensemble (MUS009)
(spring sem only)
Band Auxiliary (MUS013)
Jazz Combo (MUS023)
Music & Recording Technology
(MUS028)
Introduction to Guitar
(MUS010)
(own guitar needed)
Concert Orchestra
(MUS016)
Percussion (MUS018)
FINE ARTS (CONT.)
Symphonic Band
(MUS017)
Music Theory (MUS002)
AP Music Theory (MUS012)
Music Theater (MUS029)
Intro Art 2D (sem)
(ART001)
Intro Art 3D (sem)
(ART004)
FINE ART/
CAREER/TECH ED
Tech Theater I
(CTS170)
Digital Media
(CTS150)
Culinary Arts I
(CTS112)
Computer Applications & Cyber Security
(CTS180)
AP Computer Science Principles
(CTS149)
OTHER ELECTIVES
Journalism
(MSC020)
Pre-AP Global Studies
(SOC014)
Global Studies I/II
(SOC012/SOC013)
JROTC
(MSC023)
(Two period class; offered 1st and 2nd period only)
Student Government
(MSC028)
(by application only)
RR Study Skills
(SPC009)
(by placement only)

18. Freshman Courses Required courses English Biology
Math (by teacher recommendation)
Physical Education
Electives
Choose two
Either a year long class or two semester classes
Check Prerequisites

19. Alternate Electives Must have four different choices No repeats
Choose another PE choice
Choose and write down four alternate elective choices

21. IRHS Open House Monday, March 5th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Begins with an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium
Self-guided tour
Talk to department members about your class choices
Visit with club members and other activities on campus
No forms will be collected that evening
Write questions down to ask department members before you attend open house

22. Online Pre-Registration
Thursday, March 8th - during this class period!
Please make sure that you bring your signed course request form
Counselors will be here to assist you in entering the courses into the computer 

23. Thank you for your attention!
Questions?
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