IRHS Girls Volleyball

receive 2nd place at the Goldwater Invitational in Chandler this weekend.                                      

SAVE THE DATE!   

Showing on Cox.net

Wed, Oct 1

4:00 AMKUAS World, ch.83

3:00 PMKUAS World, ch.83.

Fri, Oct 3

1:00 AMKUAS World, ch.83.

3:00 PMKUAS World, ch.83.

Thu, Oct 9

1:00 PMKUAS World, ch.83

Comcast cable channel 203, KUASW, 3-4 am Wednesday Oct 1

Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture 

"Race to Nowhere" is a film that calls us to challenge current thinking about how we prepare our children for success. Named by TakePart.com as one of "10 Education Documentaries You Don't Want to Miss", "Race to Nowhere" brings communities together to spark dialogue and galvanize change in America's schools.
 
Featuring the heartbreaking stories of students across the country who have been pushed to the brink by over-scheduling, over-testing and the relentless pressure to achieve, "Race to Nowhere" points to a silent epidemic in our schools. Through the testimony of educators, parents and education experts, it reveals an education system in which cheating has become commonplace; students have become disengaged; stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant; and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.
 
Shown nationwide and internationally in more than 7,000 schools, universities, cinemas, hospitals, corporations and community centers, "Race to Nowhere" has become the centerpiece of a nationwide, grassroots movement for the transformation of education.

- See more at: http://www.racetonowhere.com/about-film#sthash.XY5nNyRi.dpuf

Your YES vote allows Amphi Schools to:

•  Reduce class sizes in core classes
•  Expand art, music and PE programs in elementary schools
•  Increase middle and high school electives and advanced placement courses including: International Baccalaureate®, Cambridge Academy®, Studio Art, Computer Science, Engineering, French, Music Theory, Teen Court, and a variety of Advanced Placement course such as, AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics/Mechanics, Biology, AP Statistics and AP Government.
•  Year-round intervention programs for struggling learners
•  Increased support of school facilities and technology equipment
•  Attract and retain quality teachers and staff

Without the budget override:

•  The district will be forced to cut more than $6.8M from its operating budget over the next two years
•  The District will be at a disadvantage to retain quality teachers and staff
•  Programs to students will be reduced or eliminated
•  Class sizes will increase

How you can help:

•  Please vote in the November 4th election to continue this important override
•  Talk with your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers about the great educational opportunities this override provides for your student
•  Check out our webpage www.leapahead4amphi.com for more information

     IRHS will be offering the PSAT test here on the IRHS campus on Saturday, October 18th from 9am-12pm.  Please note this is the Saturday during our Fall Break.  Juniors can start purchasing the test for $25.00 in the bookstore on September 8th.  We will be selling the test to Juniors for the first two weeks and then we will open it up for all students to purchase.   

     To help students prepare for the PSAT please visit www.collegeboard.org for practice information.  Here is a direct link to specific information regarding the PSAT test:  http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/prep.html