Transcript 8th grade
PATHWAY TO 9TH GRADE! 8TH GRADE PRE-REGISTRATION HIGH SCHOOL VS. MIDDLE SCHOOL • Responsibilities • News and Information • Student Expectations • Attendance • Conference Periods • Transcript IRHS NEWS AND INFORMATION • Daily announcements • IRHS website • Counseling website • Parent newsletter • Iron Quill Newspaper (Journalism) • Facebook IRHS Scholarships and More • Twitter follow @IRHSCounseling 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! • Failed required classes must be repeated until passed • Follow IRHS student handbook rules and regulations ATTENDANCE • More than 9 absences, you may lose credit • Communicate with each teacher (e-mail) • Check teacher’s websites for information when absent CONFERENCE PERIODS • 8:15–8:54 on Wednesdays and Thursdays • Considered part of the school day • Expected to be with a teacher or working in the library or cafeteria • Free academic assistance offered (T-Th) if more help is needed TRANSCRIPT • Official document of grades • Semester grades are listed, not quarter grades • Grades are permanent • Check frequently to ensure correct information COURSE CATALOG • Write name on front cover • Get to know the layout of the book • Student responsibility to read all areas IRHS SCHOLARS 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) SCHOLARS PROGRAM • Maintain a weighted 3.5 GPA • Average 3 or more Scholars Program classes each year • By meeting Scholars Program requirements, you graduate as an IRHS Scholar SCHEDULING INFORMATION & SCHEDULE CHANGES • General information on pages 8 & 9 • Choose classes wisely! • Students are STRONGLY reminded to remember the yearlong commitment they are making to those classes • Schedule change considerations on the same pages LEVEL CHANGES • Page 9 • Curriculum is different • Only 10 days at the beginning of the semester to decide • Choose courses wisely now and this won’t be a problem 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1. English 9 1. English 10 1. English 11 1. English 12 2. Algebra I 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 Required Courses 16 credits Sem 1 Sem 2 Electives 6 credits English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Math Math Math Math Science Science Science World History US/AZ History Gov / Economics Physical Education **CTE or **Fine Arts ** Indicates an in-state college requirement options Sem 1 Sem 2 16 Core Classes for College (GPA) English English English English Math Math Math Math 9 _____ 10 _____ 11 _____ 12 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Unweighted Grades _____ _____ _____ _____ Science _____ Science _____ Science _____ Fine Arts _____ A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 _____ _____ _____ _____ Foreign Language _____ Foreign Language _____ Social Studies _____ Social Studies _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 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 Print your ID and email List three different alternate electives that you can live with Fill in due date: March 8th FRESHMAN COURSES • Required courses • English • Biology • Math • Physical Education • Electives • Choose two • Either a year long class or two semester classes • Check Prerequisites ALTERNATE ELECTIVES • Must have three…3…!!! • No repeats • Choose another PE • Choose two alternate electives Pre Geom Pre-AP Global IRHS OPEN HOUSE • March 6th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Begins with an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium • Self-guided tour • Talk to department members about your class choices • Visit with club members and other activities on campus • No forms will be collected that evening • Write questions down to ask department members before you attend open house ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION • March 8th - during this class period! • Please make sure that you bring your signed course request form • Counselors will be here to assist you in entering the courses into the computer QUESTIONS? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!