Welcome To The Ridge CLASS OF 2022 th

th 8 Welcome Grade Students and Parents n IRHS Welcome n Ms. Natalie Burnett,

IRHS Administration n n Ms. Natalie Burnett Ms. Terri Amonson Mr. Tony Jacobsen Mr.

Oro Valley Police Student Resource Officers (SRO) n Officer Brian Carr n Officer Matt

IRHS Counseling Department n n n n (A-D) Eileen Jonaitis (E-La) Dave Goldberg (Lb-Ra)

Differences from Middle to High School Larger Campus n No Lockers (except for PE)

Student’s Responsibilities n Attendance n Study in groups n Use of a planner to

Planning the Next 4 Years at IRHS Four-year plan: Laying out classes each year

9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1. English

2018 -2019 District Course Catalog Can be found online through the Counseling website n

Course Request Form n n Students were asked to circle their course requests, including

Additional Information n n Wilson and Coronado students – please refer to the IRHS

Pre-Registration § § This week, students will enter course requests in the computer Signed

IRHS Self-Guided Tour Students from our National Honors Society will be around campus distributing

Campus Map n A – Physical Education classes (F Building) pgs. 57 -60 n

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Welcome To “The Ridge” CLASS OF 2022

th 8 Welcome Grade Students and Parents n IRHS Welcome n Ms. Natalie Burnett, IRHS Principal n Project Graduation n Mr. Daniel Fapp n 9 th Grade Registration Information n Mrs. Ellisa Beamish, IRHS Counselor

IRHS Administration n n Ms. Natalie Burnett Ms. Terri Amonson Mr. Tony Jacobsen Mr. Brent Spencer

Oro Valley Police Student Resource Officers (SRO) n Officer Brian Carr n Officer Matt Roth

IRHS Counseling Department n n n n (A-D) Eileen Jonaitis (E-La) Dave Goldberg (Lb-Ra) Ellisa Beamish (Rb-Z) Amy Davidson JTED - Leah Evans Gifted Specialist – Susan Williams Secretary – Elizabeth Arneson Registrar – Kandi Clark

Differences from Middle to High School Larger Campus n No Lockers (except for PE) n Late work rarely accepted for full credit n Shift to student responsibility/selfadvocacy with parent support n Become more active in the community through clubs and sports n

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

Planning the Next 4 Years at IRHS Four-year plan: Laying out classes each year n What are your Career/Educational Goals after high school? n Determining credits: 1. 0 credit vs. 0. 5 credit n Reminder: Most classes are year-long commitments n

9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th 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. 6. 6. Summer prior to 9 th grade Summer prior to 10 th grade Summer prior to 11 th grade Summer prior to 12 th grade IRHS Graduation Requirements – 22 Credits (**Identifies additional in-state college requirements) Required Courses 16 credits English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math Science World History US/AZ History Gov / Economics Physical Education **CTE or **Fine Arts Sem 1 Sem 2 Electives 6 credits Sem 1 Sem 2 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

2018 -2019 District Course Catalog Can be found online through the Counseling website n Many student and parent questions can be answered through the catalog n – – – Page 5: Graduation Requirements Pages 10 -13: Scholar Program (self-assessment) Page 13: Schedule Changes Pages 14 -15: Drop/Add and Level Changes Pages 15 -16: IRHS Problem Solving Process Page 19: NCAA Eligibility

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

Additional Information n n Wilson and Coronado students – please refer to the IRHS website for more information regarding registration For non-district students, please contact IRHS Registrar, Kandi Clark, to schedule an appointment

Pre-Registration § § This week, students will enter course requests in the computer Signed paperwork due: § Coronado – Wednesday (3/7) § Wilson – Thursday (3/8)

IRHS Self-Guided Tour Students from our National Honors Society will be around campus distributing maps and answering questions § Many classrooms are open and many representatives from departments, clubs, and sports will be located in the MPR to answer questions §

Campus Map n A – Physical Education classes (F Building) pgs. 57 -60 n B – Tech Theater pgs. 30, 42 / Introduction to Theatre (Black Box) pg. 41 n C – Fine Arts (E Building) pgs. 35 -43 n D – Culinary Arts (B 110) p. 24 n E – Digital Media/Graphic Design (A 105) pgs. 24, 27 n F – Digital Media/TV Video and Photo (A 133) pg. 26 n G – Computer App/Cyber Security (A 307) pgs. 28 -29, 31 n H – Biotechnology (A 312) pg. 24 n I – Introduction to Engineering Design (A 318) p. 25