PATHWAY TO 9 TH GRADE 8 TH GRADE

PATHWAY TO 9 TH GRADE! 8 TH GRADE PRE-REGISTRATION

HIGH SCHOOL VS. MIDDLE SCHOOL • Responsibilities • News and Information • Student Expectations • Attendance • Conference Periods • Transcript

IRHS NEWS AND INFORMATION • Daily announcements • IRHS website • Counseling website https: //www. amphi. com/domain/140#calendar 379/20180221/month • Iron Quill Newspaper (Journalism) • Facebook IRHS Scholarships and More • Twitter follow @IRHSCounseling

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

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 (e-mail) • Check teacher’s websites for information when absent

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

TRANSCRIPT • Official document of grades • Semester grades are listed, not quarter grades • Grades are permanent • Check frequently to ensure correct information

COURSE CATALOG NOW ONLINE • https: //www. amphi. com/cms/lib/AZ 01901095/Centricity/ Domain/3970/District%20 Course%20 Catalog%2018 -19. pdf • Get to know the layout of the catalog online • Student responsibility to read all areas of catalog

Click on 2018 -2019 Registration for the Course Catalog!

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)

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

SCHEDULING INFORMATION & SCHEDULE CHANGES • General information on pages 14 -16 • Choose classes wisely! • Students are STRONGLY reminded to remember the yearlong commitment they are making to those classes • Schedule change considerations on the same pages

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

9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th 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. P. E. / 5. 6. 6. Summer prior to 9 th grade Summer prior to 10 th grade Summer prior to 11 th grade Summer prior to 12 th grade IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits Required Courses 16 credits English 9 Sem 1 Sem 2 Electives 6 credits **Spanish I English 10 English 11 English 12 Math Science World History US/AZ History Gov / Economics Physical Education **CTE or **Fine Arts ** Indicates an in-state college requirement options Sem 1 Sem 2 16 Core Classes for College (GPA) English 9 _____ English 10 _____ English 11 _____ English 12 _____ Math _____ _____ Unweighted Grades _____ Science _____ Fine Arts _____ A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 _____ Foreign Language _____ Social Studies _____ _____

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

ENGLISH English 9 (ENG 009) Pre-AP English 9 (ENG 016) RR English 9 (ENG 001) MATH Algebra I (MTH 002) SCIENCE Biology (SCI 001) Pre-AP Biology (SCI 016) RR Biology (SCI 005) RR Integrated Science (SCI 026) Geometry (MTH 012) Adv Geometry (MTH 013) Intermediate Algebra (MTH 010) Algebra II (MTH 003) Adv Algebra II/Trig (MTH 004) Pre-Calculus (MTH 014) RR Pre-Algebra (MTH 022) RR Algebra (MTH 020) RR Geometry (MTH 021) **Students coming from non-high school districts must pass common finals before registering for a course beyond Algebra I** MODERN LANGUAGES French I (MLG 001) Spanish I (MLG 009) Spanish II (MLG 010) (by recommendation only) FINE ARTS Intro to Theatre (MUS 003) Concert Choir (MUS 015) Show/Beginning Choir (MUS 005) Marching Band (MUS 022) (fall sem only) (1 st hour) FINE ARTS (CONT) Wind Ensemble (MUS 009) (spring sem only) (1 st hour) Band Auxiliary (MUS 013) (fall sem only) (1 st hour) Jazz Combo (MUS 023) Music & Recording Technology (MUS 028) Introduction to Guitar (MUS 010) (own guitar needed) Concert Orchestra (MUS 016) Percussion (MUS 018) PE Aerobics (PYS 001) Tennis (PYS 016) Weight Training (PYS 021) Sports Conditioning (PYS 012) Basketball (PYS 008) Volleyball (PYS 025) Total Body Fitness (PYS 007) SOCIAL STUDIES World History (SOC 005) AP World History (SOC 010) (These courses are typically taken in the 10 th grade. 9 th graders may take one of them if they are interested in pursuing a CTE course of study). FINE ARTS (CONT. ) FINE ART/ CAREER/TECH ED Tech Theater I (CTS 170) Digital Media (CTS 150) CAREER/TECH ED Symphonic Band (MUS 017) Music Theory (MUS 002) AP Music Theory (MUS 012) Music Theater (MUS 029) Intro Art 2 D (sem) (ART 001) Intro Art 3 D (sem) (ART 004) OTHER ELECTIVES Journalism (MSC 020) Pre-AP Global Studies (SOC 014) Global Studies I/II (SOC 012/SOC 013) Culinary Arts I (CTS 112) Computer Applications & Cyber Security (CTS 180) AP Computer Science Principles (CTS 149) JROTC (MSC 023) (Two period class; offered 1 st and 2 nd period only) Student Government (MSC 028) (by application only) RR Study Skills (SPC 009) (by placement only)

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

ALTERNATE ELECTIVES • Must have four different choices • No repeats • Choose another PE choice • Choose and write down four alternate elective choices

IRHS OPEN HOUSE • Monday, March 5 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

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION • Wednesday, March 7 th - 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

QUESTIONS? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!