ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL? Pre-Registration Information IRHS Counselors

TODAY’S AGENDA Complete credit check to determine progress towards graduation Updates to Course Request process Look at 2018-2019 Course Catalog online Completed forms due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

TRANSCRIPT UP TO DATE? Check for accuracy Six grades each semester? Correct classes and grades? Summer school grades? Middle school classes for Spanish and Math included? Any problems? Talk to Ms. Clark, IRHS Registrar

Required Courses 16.5 Sem 1 2 Electives 5.5 English 9 B+ C ** Spanish I A English 10 B ** Spanish II English 11 English 12 Culinary I Math (Algebra I) Creative Writing Math (Geometry) Basketball Math (Algebra II) Math Science (Biology) Science (Physics) Science (Chemistry) World History US/AZ History Gov/Economics Physical Education CTE or Fine Arts** (Art 2D/3D)

LET’S TALK SENIOR YEAR You MUST earn 22 credits and fulfill all requirements You MUST take a minimum of 4 classes Any classes to make up? All required credits must be listed on 12th grade course requests or completed in summer school Summer school is available to make up credits

(**Identifies additional in-state college requirements) 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. 5. P.E. / 6. Summer prior to 9th grade Summer prior to 10th grade Summer prior to 11th grade Summer prior to 12th grade BIOLOGY-1 IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits (**Identifies additional in-state college requirements) 16 Core Classes for College (GPA) English 9 _____ _____ English 10 _____ _____ English 11 _____ _____ English 12 _____ _____ Math _____ _____ Science _____ _____ Fine Arts _____ _____ Foreign Language _____ _____ Social Studies _____ _____ Required Courses 16.5 credits Sem 1 2 Electives 5.5 credits English 9 **Foreign Language I English 10 **Foreign Language II English 11 **Math 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

JTED Programs Off-Campus Program Offerings Morning, afternoon and evening classes available Must have own transportation MUST be enrolled in 4 IRHS classes in addition to the JTED class Head to www.pimajted.org for program information and to enroll for 2018-2019 school year Any questions? See Mrs. Evans in the Counseling office Please remember to list the JTED class on your course request form as an elective

First-Hour Classes for 2018-2019 Sports Conditioning (football) English 12 Chemistry AP Chemistry REACH 101 REACH 102 (seniors only) AP Psychology Marching Band (Sem 1 only) Band Auxiliary (Sem 1 only) Wind Ensemble (Sem 2 only)

FIRST HOUR CONTRACT Print off Contract on Counseling website and fill it out along with parent signature Must have own transportation and a valid student parking permit Attach First Hour Contract to Course Request form and turn in on February 12th in the computer lab Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment The contract does not guarantee you will receive a first hour class in your schedule

1st hour contract and registration info!

WRITING 101/102 AT PCC Register online at www.pima.edu Take reading and writing assessments at PCC and test in to Writing 101 Be sure to include English 12 on your course request form until you have signed up for WRT 101/102 courses Courses must be scheduled outside Ironwood Ridge school day

NEW COURSE OFFERING NEXT YEAR Peer to Peer Leadership Class (Life Skills Class) Are you interested in developing leadership skills and learning about students with disabilities? Are you wanting to work together in an integrated, positive way to promote socialization, independence, and strong friendship bonds that last throughout high school and beyond? We have the class for you! For more information, talk to your counselor or Mrs. Sigl in Room A115 or Mrs. Watkins in Room A116

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION Online summer school through Mesa Distance Learning (MDLP) will be free this year Registration dates will be announced soon In person summer school will be held at CDO Dates and times to be announced Listen to the announcements for information Talk to your counselor about what you are thinking of taking during summer school!

List three alternate electives Forms due: FEBRUARY 12 List three alternate electives

2018-2019 COURSE CATALOG Course Catalog will be online only this year The link will be on the Counseling webpage under the Registration tab Many changes to it – so be sure to look at courses carefully!

WHAT CAN YOU BE DOING NOW TO PREPARE FOR SENIOR YEAR AND BEYOND? Figure out courses for next year Begin taking the SAT/ACT this spring and summer Go on college visits Research colleges to find admission requirements Does the college you are interested in require a certain GPA? Do you need an additional year of a language, math? Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!!