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
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 ( )
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
Expected to be with a teacher or working in the library or cafeteria
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 at the beginning of the semester to decide
Choose courses wisely now and this won’t be a problem

13. 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. 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
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

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. Print your ID and
Fill in due date: March 8th
List three different alternate electives that you can live with

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 March 6th 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
March 8th - 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. Thank you for your attention!
Questions?
Thank you for your attention!