Pathway to 9th Grade!

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Pathway to 9th Grade!

• 8th Grade Pre-Registration
• Coronado K-8

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High School vs. Middle School

• Responsibilities
• Conference Periods
• News and Information
• Transcript
• Attendance
• Student Expectations

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Responsibilities

• Communication with teachers
• Ask for assistance
• Keep parents informed, youll keep privileges
• Admit to mistakes and learn from them
• Volunteer, clubs, athleticsget involved!

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Conference Periods

• 815 854 on block days (W Th)
• Considered part of the school day
• Attend regularly to develop good habits
• Free academic assistance offered (M-W) if more
  assistance is needed

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IRHS News and Information

• Daily announcements
• IRHS website
• Counseling website
• Parent newsletter
• Iron Quill Newspaper (Journalism)
• Facebook IRHS Scholarships and More
• Twitter follow _at_IRHSCounseling

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Transcript

• Official document of grades
• Semester grades are listed, not quarter grades
• Grades are permanent

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Attendance

• More than 9 or more absences, you may be placed
  on administrative probation and eventually lose
  credit
• Communicate with each teacher (e-mail)
• Teachers love to hear from students

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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!

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Student Responsibilities

• Failed required classes must be repeated until
  passed
• Year-long classes are a year-long commitment
• Follow IRHS student handbook rules and
  regulations

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Course Catalog

• Write name on front cover
• Get to know the layout of the book
• Student responsibility to read all areas

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IRHS Honors 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)

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Scholars Program p.5

• Maintain 3.5 GPA
• Average 3 or more Scholars Program classes each
  year
• By meeting Scholars Program requirements, you
  graduate with Honors as an IRHS Scholar

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Scheduling Information

• Page 8 - 9
• Choose classes wisely!
• Students are STRONGLY reminded to remember the
  year long commitment they are making to those
  classes.

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Schedule Changes

• Pages 8 - 9
• Considerations for schedule changes

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Level Changes

• Page 9
• Curriculum is different
• Only 10 days to decide (see first bullet)
• Choose courses wisely now and this wont be a
  problem

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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. / 5. 5.
6. 6. 6. 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 15.5 credits Sem 1 Sem 2 Electives 6.5 credits Sem 1 Sem 2
English 9 Foreign Language I
English 10 Foreign Language II
English 11
English 12
Math
Math
Math
Math
Science
Science
Science
World History
US/AZ History
Gov / Economics
Physical Education
Physical Education
CTE or Fine Arts
16 Core Classes for College (GPA) English 9
_____ _____ English 10 _____ _____
English 11 _____ _____ English 12 _____
_____ Math _____ _____ Math
_____ _____ Math _____ _____ Math _____
_____ Science _____ _____ Science _____
_____ Science _____ _____ Fine Arts _____
_____ Foreign Language _____ _____ Foreign
Language _____ _____ Social Studies _____
_____ Social Studies _____ _____
Unweighted Grades A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F 0
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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

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Required Freshman Courses

• English
• Biology
• Math
• Physical Education

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Electives

• Choose two
• Check Pre-requisites
• Modern Language Spanish, French and Russian
• Check semester vs. year

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Alternate Electives

• Must have three3!!!
• No repeats
• Choose one more PE
• Choose two alternate electives

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PUT YOUR NAME ON FORM!
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
List two different alternate electives that you
can live with or counselors will pick your
classes!
FORMS DUE FEBRUARY 18TH
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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IRHS Open House

• February 16th 530 p.m. 700 p.m.
• Begins with informational session in the
  auditorium at 530 p.m.
• Self guided tour
• Talk to department members about your class
  choices
• Visit with club members and other activities on
  campus

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IRHS Open House

• No forms will be collected that evening
• Parents and students need to speak with
  department members about classes
• Write questions down to ask departments before
  you attend open house

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Online Pre-Registration

• Next Wednesday in this class period!
• Please make sure that you bring your signed
  course request form
• Counselors will be here to assist you when you
  enter the courses into the computer ?

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Questions?

• Thank you for your attention!