2. Welcome To “The Ridge”
CLASS OF 2023

3. Welcome 8th Grade Students and Parents
IRHS Welcome
Mr. Matthew Munger, IRHS Principal
9th Grade Registration Information
IRHS Counseling Team

4. IRHS Administration Team
Mr. Matthew Munger
Ms. Terri Amonson
Mr. Tony Jacobsen
Mr. Brent Spencer

5. IRHS Counseling Team (A-D) Eileen Jonaitis (E-K) Stephanie Levy
(L-Re) Ellisa Beamish
(Rf-Z) Amy Davidson
JTED - Leah Evans
Gifted Specialist – Susan Williams
Secretary – Elena Wisniewski
Registrar – Kandi Clark

8. Differences from Middle to High School
Larger Campus
No Lockers (except for PE)
Late work rarely accepted for full credit
Shift to student responsibility/self-advocacy with parent support
Become more active in the community through clubs, sports, volunteering

9. Student’s Responsibilities
Study in groups
Contact teachers via when absent to get homework
Make use of conference periods. (Wednesday and Thursday mornings)
FREE after school assistance (Tues-Thurs: 3:45-5:15)
Attendance
Use of a planner to write down homework and due dates each day
Organization: Be prepared for class and take notes!
Stick to a homework routine
Avoid cramming

10. Planning the Next Four Years at IRHS
Four-year plan: Laying out classes each year
What are your Career/Educational Goals after high school?
Determining credits: 1.0 credit vs. 0.5 credit
Reminder: Most classes are year-long; understand the commitment

11. 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 (M-Z)
4. US/AZ History 4.
5. World History (A-L) 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

12. District Course Catalog
Can be found online through the Counseling website
Many student and parent questions can be answered through the catalog
Page 4: Graduation Requirements
Pages 9-11: Scholar Program (self-assessment)
Page 12: Schedule Changes
Pages 13: Drop/Add and Level Changes
Pages 13-14: IRHS Problem Solving Process
Page 16: NCAA - Eligibility Standards

13. Course Request Form
Students were asked to circle their course requests, including elective choices
Please ensure the prerequisite is met before requesting the class
Course recommendations from current teachers are highlighted on the form
Write in alternate PE class and electives (select different classes)
If no alternate classes are listed, classes will be assigned

15. Students not attending Coronado/Wilson
Please contact the IRHS Registrar, Kandi Clark, to schedule an appointment. This information can be found on the counseling website under the registration tab.

16. All others will register by appointment
Pre-Registration
The following students will enter course requests in the computer this week
Signed paperwork due:
Coronado – Wednesday (3/13)
Wilson – Thursday (3/14)
All others will register by appointment

17. IRHS Self-Guided Tour
Students from the National Honor Society will be around campus distributing maps and answering questions.
Classrooms are open and many representatives from departments, clubs, and sports will be located in the MPR to answer questions.
Project Graduation and N.P.O. will be located in the MPR to help parents get involved and become part of our NIGHTHAWK FAMILY!

18. Campus Map A – Physical Education classes (F Building) pg. 54
B – Tech Theater pgs. 30, 41 / Introduction to Drama (Black Box) pg. 40
C – Fine Arts (E Building) pgs / Music & Audio p. 26
D – Culinary Arts (B110) p. 23
E – Digital Media/Graphic Design (A105) pg. 26   
F – Digital Media/TV Video and Photo (A133) pg. 25
G – Computer App/Cyber Security (A307) pgs , 31
H – Biotechnology (A312) pg. 22
I – Introduction to Engineering Design (A318) p. 24