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

2. Quick Survey
Who would be interested in taking American Sign Language next year if it was offered as a class here at IRHS?
Who would be interested in taking American Sign Language in the future?

3. TODAY’S AGENDA: Tuesday, February 25
Complete a credit check to check progress toward graduation
Discuss sophomore year classes
Go over Course Request Form
Complete forms by:
Tuesday, February 25

4. ACCURATE TRANSCRIPT? Six grades each semester?
Correct classes and grades?
Middle school classes for Spanish & Math included?
Problems? Talk to Registrar – Mrs. Kandi Clark in the front office

5. HOW ARE YOUR CREDITS? Enter grades one semester at a time
If you have an “F” – leave space blank
Fill in first semester freshman grades

6. Government – Economics
Required Courses
16 credits
Sem 1
Sem 2
Electives
6 credits
English 9 B+
Spanish 1 A
English 10
English 11
English 12
Math Algebra C
Math
Science Biology
Science
World History
US/AZ History
Government – Economics
Physical Education
Fine Arts or C.T.E Intro Drama

7. LET’S TALK SOPH YEAR! You must take a minimum of 6 classes.
Any classes to make up? All required credits must be listed in 10th grade course requests or completed in summer school.
Summer school classes can always be adjusted on your Course Request Form with your counselor.

8. (**Identifies additional in-state college requirements)
10th grade plan
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)
16 Core Classes for College (GPA)
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
Math _____ _____
Science _____ _____
Fine Arts _____ _____
Foreign Language _____ _____
Social Studies _____ _____
Required Courses
16 credits
Sem 1 2
Electives
6 credits
English 9
** Spanish I
English 10
English 11
English 12
Math
Science
World History
US/AZ History
Gov / Economics
Physical Education
***CTE or **Fine Arts
Unweighted Grades
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0

9. SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
Summer school will be offered at CDO this year
Registration begins March 1st
Semester 1: June 3-June 20 (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Semester 2: June 24-July 11 (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Tuition: $150 each semester
Check for available classes
Online summer school information coming soon – registration usually begins in April

10. JTED Programs Off-campus program offerings
Morning, afternoon and evening classes available
Programs offered:
3D Game & Animation
Information Technology
Aviation Technology
Construction Technology
Veterinary Science
To find details about programs offered and to enroll in programs for school year – visit
Please see Mrs. Evans in the Counseling office for additional information
Remember to list the class on your course request form as an elective

11. First-Hour Class Must take 7 classes
Click on the IRHS Counseling website to download the first-hour contract
Click on the Registration tab and find the link on the right side of the page

12. First Hour Classes English 12 REACH 101/102 Chemistry
Career Internship
AP Chemistry
Marching Band (Semester 1 only)
AP Psychology
Band Auxiliary
US/AZ History
(Semester 1 only)
AP US History
Wind Ensemble
Sports Conditioning (football players)
(Semester 2 only)
Sports Statistics
Percussion
Biotechnology II

13. FIRST-HOUR CONTRACT
Contract must be printed from the Counseling website
Must have own transportation — no bus!
Turn it in with the Course Request Form with parent/guardian signature
Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment
In April, check with your counselor to ensure your class is offered
The contract does not guarantee you will receive a first-hour class.

14. Classes you may take!

17. The Bottom Line
Use your 4-Year Plan and your transcript to determine exactly which credits are needed to meet your graduation requirements and which classes best prepare you for college and career
Talk with ALL of your teachers about classes for next year ……. now 
Talk to your parents/guardian about your choices and decisions

18. Discuss summer school options with your counselor 
List 2-3 different alternate electives
No alternates listed? You counselor will select classes for you!!!
Forms due: FEBRUARY 25!!
Please have parent/guardian
sign form!

19. IMPORTANT REMINDERS Forms are due: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
Counselors will meet you in the computer labs during your English class to enter course requests
Write clearly on the forms
Please include your address in case your counselor needs to get a hold of you
Complete form thoroughly and please include:
Parent/guardian signature
Teacher signature
First hour contract
Please keep transcript attached to course request form

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