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
Parent newsletter
Iron Quill Newspaper (Journalism)
Facebook IRHS Scholarships and More
Twitter

4. Student Expectations Request make-up work when absent
You have homework EVERY night!
Use a planner for organization
Keep syllabi from each class all year
No lockers, except PE – use it!
Failed required classes must be repeated until passed

5. Attendance
More than 8 absences per semester, teachers may not give you make up work and your grade WILL suffer
Communicate with each teacher ( )
Check teacher’s websites for information when absent

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

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

8. Course Catalog now online
Get to know the layout of the catalog online
Student responsibility to read all areas of catalog

11. IRHS SCHOLARS Program For details regarding this program, see page 9
Pre-AP and AP courses have weighted grades; students must get teacher recommendations for these courses. See course catalog for prerequisites
Before enrolling in a Pre-AP or AP course, complete the AP self-assessment (page 10-11)

12. Scheduling Information & Schedule changes
General information on pages 12-14
Choose classes wisely!
Students are STRONGLY reminded to remember the year- long commitment they are making to those classes
Schedule change considerations are important to note!

13. Level Changes
Page 13
If students experience difficulty with placement in rigorous curriculum of particular class, parents and students will work with the teacher toward improvement
Only 7 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

14. 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. World History (A-L)
4. World History (M-Z)
4. US/AZ History 4.
5. P.E. 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
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
** Indicates an in-state college requirement options

15. 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

16. ENGLISH English 9 (ENG009) Pre-AP English 9 (ENG016) RR English 9
English 9
(ENG009)
Pre-AP English 9 (ENG016)
RR English 9
(ENG001)
(by placement only)
MATH
Algebra I (MTH002)
Geometry (MTH012)
Adv Geometry (MTH013)
Intermediate Algebra
(MTH010)
Algebra II (MTH003)
Adv Algebra II
(MTH004)
Pre-Calculus (MTH014)
RR Pre-Algebra (MTH022)
RR Algebra I (MTH020)
RR Geometry (MTH021)
SCIENCE
Biology
(SCI001)
Pre-AP Biology
(SCI016)
RR Biology
(SCI005)
RR Integrated Science
(SCI026)
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History
(SOC005)
Pre-AP Global Studies
(SOC014)
RR World History
(SOC023) PE
Aerobics
(PYS001)
Basketball
(PYS008)
Sports Conditioning
(PYS012)
Tennis
(PYS016)
Total Body Fitness
(PYS007)
Volleyball
(PYS025)
Weight Training
(PYS021)
MODERN LANGUAGES
French I
(MLG001)
Spanish I
(MLG009)
Spanish II
(MLG010)
(by recommendation only)
Spanish III
(MLG011)
FINE ARTS
Introduction to Guitar
(MUS010)
(own guitar needed)
Concert Choir (MUS015)
Show/Beginning Choir
(MUS005)
FINE ARTS (CONT.)
Marching Band (MUS022)
(fall sem only)
(1st hour)
## Wind Ensemble (MUS009)
(spring sem only)
Band Auxiliary (MUS013)
## Percussion (MUS018)
## Jazz Combo (MUS023)
## Concert Orchestra
(MUS016)
Symphonic Band
(MUS017)
(## Must play an instrument)
Music Theory (MUS002)
AP Music Theory (MUS012)
Music Theater (MUS029)
Intro to Theatre (MUS003)
Intro Art 2D (sem)
(ART001)
Intro Art 3D (sem)
(ART004)
FINE ART/
CAREER/TECH ED
Digital Media
(CTS150)
Computer Applications & Cyber Security
(CTS180)
Culinary Arts I
(CTS112)
Music and Audio Production
(MUS028)
Tech Theater I
(CTS170)
OTHER ELECTIVES
Journalism
(MSC020)
Global Studies I/II
(SOC012/SOC013)
JROTC (6:00 a.m.)
@ Flowing Wells H.S.
(MSC023)
(Two period class; offered 1st and 2nd period)
Student Government
(MSC028)
(by application only)
RR Study Skills
(SPC009)

17. Freshman Courses Required courses English Biology Math
World History (A-L)
Physical Education
Electives
Choose one/two
Either a year long class or two semester classes
Check Prerequisites

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

20. IRHS Open House Monday, March 11th 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Begins with an informational meeting PROMPTLY at 6:00 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

21. Online Pre-Registration
Wednesday, March 13th - during this class period!
Please make sure that you bring your completed signed course request form
Counselors will be here to assist you with entering the courses into the computer 

22. Thank you for your attention! Course catalog
Questions?
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Course catalog