1. PATHWAY TO 9 TH GRADE! 8 TH 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 follow @IRHSCounseling

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 More than 9 absences, you may lose credit Communicate with each teacher (e-mail) Check teacher’s websites for information when absent

6. CONFERENCE PERIODS 8:15–8:54 on Wednesdays and Thursdays Considered part of the school day Attend regularly to develop good habits Free academic assistance offered (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 Write name on front cover Get to know the layout of the book Student responsibility to read all areas

9. IRHS SCHOLARS PROGRAM pages 5 – 7 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 7)

10. 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

11. SCHEDULING INFORMATION & SCHEDULE CHANGES General information on pages 8 & 9 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

12. LEVEL CHANGES Page 9 Curriculum is different Only 10 days to decide Choose courses wisely now and this won’t be a problem

13. 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 1. English 91. English 101. English 111. English 12 2. Algebra2. Geometry2. Math -2. Government / Economics 3. Biology3. Physics3. Science -3. Math 4. P.E.4. World History4. US/AZ History4. 5.5. P.E. /5. 6. Summer prior to 9 th gradeSummer prior to 10 th gradeSummer prior to 11 th gradeSummer prior to 12 th grade IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits Required Courses 15.5 credits Sem 1 Sem 2 Electives 6.5 credits Sem 1 Sem 2 English 9**Foreign Language I English 10**Foreign Language II 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

14. 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, be realistic when choosing

15. List three different alternate electives that you can live with Print your ID and email Fill in due date

16. FRESHMAN COURSES Required courses English Biology Math Physical Education Electives Choose two Either a year long class or two semester classes Check Prerequisites

17. ALTERNATE ELECTIVES Must have three…3…!!! No repeats Choose another PE Choose two alternate electives

18. Pre Geom Pre-AP Global

19. IRHS OPEN HOUSE February 15 th 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

20. ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION One week from today - 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

21. QUESTIONS? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!