READY FOR YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR? Pre-Registration Information IRHS Counselors SOPHOMORES 2017-2018

TODAY’S AGENDA: Tuesday, February 21 Complete a credit check to chart progress toward graduation Go over Course Request Form Receive Course Catalog and Transcript Prepare to complete forms for: Tuesday, February 21

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

Course Catalog: 4-Year 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) 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

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

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

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.

(**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. 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 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 Unweighted Grades A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0

First-Hour Class Must take 7 classes Click on the IRHS Counseling website to download the first-hour contract Click on the 2017-2018 Registration tab and find the link on the right side of the page

FIRST-HOUR CONTRACT Contract should 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.

Classes sophomores may take!

CTE/Fine Arts Classes In-state colleges now accept a CTE or Fine Art credit for admission If you are planning on going out of state – please check the websites of the universities you are interested in for their requirements

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

FEB 21st Discuss summer school options with your counselor  List 2 different alternate electives No alternates listed? Classes will be selected for you. Discuss summer school options with your counselor  Forms due: FEB 21st

A COUPLE OF REMINDERS Choose your classes carefully. Consider the rigor of each and how much time each class will require so that you don’t overload yourself. If you are considering a D1, D2, or D3 school as an athlete – check out the NCAA Eligibility Center. The NCAA no longer accepts credits from certain online programs. Familiarize yourself with pages 8 & 9 of the Course Catalog. Counselors use these pages to determine the rules, guidelines and policies regarding schedules.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS tuesday, February 21st Forms are DUE: Meet in the library computer lab during your English class to enter your course requests Write clearly Complete thoroughly and please include: Parent/Guardian signature Teacher signatures First-hour contract if needed Transcript attached