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

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

3. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. (**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 _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
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

8. 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 for program information and to enroll for 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 1st hour contract and registration info!

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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!

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

17. 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!

18. 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!!