1. READY FOR YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR?
Pre-Registration Information
IRHS Counselors
SOPHOMORES

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
Math _____ _____
Science _____ _____
Fine Arts _____ _____
Foreign Language _____ _____
Social Studies _____ _____
Unweighted Grades
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. (**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 _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
English _____ _____
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

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

10. 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.

11. Classes sophomores may take!

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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