Post on 25-Dec-2015
PRESENTED BY THE IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
20148th Grade Family
Night
Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2018!
TONIGHT’S AGENDA
Counseling program information Basics of 9th grade registration
• Registration Materials• The Block Schedule• Required Subjects• Minimum/Maximum Credits• Additional Information
Graduation & college preparatory requirements Transition to high school Getting involved Resources, dates and next steps Questions???
COUNSELING PROGRAM AT A GLANCEAcademic, Personal/Social & Career
Course Request Conference for 9th Grade April 30 or May 1
Link Crew Orientation
Freshman Year 90-Minute Guidance Lesson
Sophomore Year High School Planning Conference
Junior Year 90-Minute Guidance Lesson
Junior and Senior Year Additional Activities and Seminars
“TA IN TEN”
Counseling & Teacher Advisement
IHS Counselors Ms. Confrey M.A, M.F.T., P.P.S. Ms. Davis M.A., P.P.S. Mrs. Jacobs M.S., P.P.S. Mrs. Klamberg M.A., P.P.S.
Four Advisement UnitsAdvisor + Counselor=
Strong Support System!
For Your Information…….
IHS ENROLLMENT - Enrollment Conference with IHS Advisor April 30 or May 1 (plan ahead
for parking and time to complete enrollment process)
- Conference appointment information on packet envelope- 9th grade enrollment based on:
a) 7th grade CST scores b) 8th grade performancec) 8th grade TEACHER recommendationsd) Algebra Readiness test results (where tested)
BRING TO ENROLLMENT CONFERENCE/ TA APPOINTMENT…- Course Request Packet with Course Request Worksheet (page 7) filled out
(Please use pencil on the worksheet)- Athletics Interest form, if applicable, and Student Health Inventory filled out
STUDENTS NEW TO IRVINE OR ARRIVING FROM PRIVATE SCHOOLS - Contact Sylvia Howard, Counseling Secretary, at 936-7003
9th Grade Course Request Packet
Important telephone numbers Bell/Block schedule info. Required and elective courses
and course sequencing info. “No Cut” vs. “Cut” Sports 9th grade course list Required course info. and
Course Planner FAQ, elective course selection
tips
Also in your envelope: Elective Options booklet Athletics interest form Student Health Inventory PTSA flyer SPUR Shop Special flyer
Solid Block: Class Meets Every Day Alternating Block: Class Meets Every-Other Day
The Block Schedule
Period 1 – 8-9:30
TA – MWF 9:35-9:45Tutorial – T/Th 9:35-9:45
Period 2 - 10-11:30
Lunch – 11:30-12:10
Period 3 – 12:15-1:45
Period 4 – 1:55-3:25
*Bell schedule may vary. Visit irvinehigh.org for more information.
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
A-DAY B-DAY A-DAY B-DAY
1English (10 credits) Foreign Language (10
credits)
2Math (5 credits)
Visual Arts (5 credits)
Science(5 credits)
Homework Lab (No credit)
3Science(5 credits)
Elective(5 credits)
PE (5 credits)
Visual Arts(5 credits)
4 Fall Sport (10 credits)Open Period(Dismissed at 1:45pm)
Math(5 credits)
For Your Information…….
Required Credits: ALL Freshmen must be enrolled in 60 credits, including:- Recommended academics- Freshman PE / Team Sports- Electives
Additional credits may be selected from:- The OPEN ENROLLMENT courses, listed in the right- hand column of the Course List (page 6) in the Incoming 9th Grade Course Request Packet.
Physical Education
Freshman Co-ed P.E.
Team Sports - by season, cut vs. non-cut
Incoming 9th graders may initially enroll in “non-cut” sports, but can also try out for “cut”-sports. If a student makes the team of a “cut”-sport, their schedule will be adjusted at a later date. Refer to page 6 of the 9th Grade Course Request Packet and the green Athletic Interest Form. (Please consider carefully the time and energy commitment involved in athletic competition.)
Electives
Performing Arts Tech
Education
English Electives Social
Science
Visual Art Foreign Language
Health
(Spanish, French, Korean)
NOTE: Be sure to check the I.H.S. Program of Studies online at www.irvinehigh.org for prerequisites and course descriptions. Students must be enrolled in Algebra 1C/D or higher to enroll in Foreign Language.
See the “Incoming 9th Grade Course Request Packet” and “IHS Elective Options” booklet for electives in:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
215 CREDITS- DIPLOMA - COLLEGE PREPARATORY
SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS
PASS CAHSEE– ENGLISH AND MATH
REFER TO PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR DETAILSwww.irvinehigh.org
Minimum Graduation Subject Requirements
Minimum College/Graduation Subject Requirements CSU/UC
40 Credits English 20 Credits Math (must
include Algebra 1)
20 Credits Science 10 Credits World History 10 Credits US History 10 Credits Political Economy 10 Credits Visual/Performing
Arts/Career Tech 20 Credits Physical Education 5 Credits Health 70 Credits Electives = 215 Credits
Diploma vs. 4-Year College RequirementsNote: CSU/UC requirements must be met with University of California “a-g” subject; see page 11 of the
IHS 2014/15 Program of Studies. Requirements for private colleges may vary from school to school.
40 Credits English 30 Credits Math (must include
Algebra 2) 20 Credits Laboratory Science 10 Credits World History 10 Credits US History 10 Credits Political Economy 20 Credits LOTE and 10 Credits Visual/Performing Art 20 Credits Physical Education 5 Credits Health 40 Credits Electives = 215 Credits (150 CP)
“A great college isn’t the one with the most famous name. It’s the
place where a young person embarking on the glorious journey
of life can find happiness, community, a sense of purpose and ultimately his own unique path to
succeed. Ivy not required.”-Paul Kanarek
Why Does 9th Grade Count?
Foundation yearHabits are formedKnowledge is gainedConfidence growsRelationships changeGoals are consideredTeacher recommendations
Successful Academic Planning
Have good daily attendanceUse your plannerEstablish study skillsPrep for examsDo “your” best workMonitor your progress (www.my.iusd.org)Consider extracurricular involvementGet to know your counselorVisit the LIFE CenterREAD!!!
For Your Information…….
ACTIVITIESFine Arts programAthleticsTechnologyLINK CrewClub membershipLeadership opportunities
SUMMER ACTIVITIESSports Camps (information available @ IHS on April 30-May 1)Summer School (information available online now)Community Service – Keep a log of hours!READING – Summer Reading recommended
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information, please see the following sites and links:
www.iusd.org – links to the District Calendar, District-wide events notices, health services information, etc.
www.MyIUSD.org – parent and student portal account set-up; information about student’s attendance, grades, assignments, etc. Also accessible through the ‘Parent Resources’ link on the District web page or IHS website.
(Check Portal for 8th grade Teacher Recommendations!)
IMPORTANT DATES
Coffee with Principal Colunga – May 31, 9:00-10:00am. More information to come.
Summer School Registration – April 7 – May 2 Application/Information at www.irvinehigh.org
Summer School – June 30-August 8 Freshman Vaquero Roundup – August 26 (a.m.) Freshman Orientation – August 27 (a.m.) School Starts – September 2
* On-line Registration forms will be available @ www.irvinehigh.org in early August.
Next Steps…
Review materials received at Family NightLocate day and time of your Advisement Appointment on
your manila envelopeCheck Parent Portal for recommended coursesUse the course request worksheet to select requested
courses for next yearComplete the Health InventoryAttend your course request meeting April 30th or May 1st
with your completed Health Inventory and Course Request Worksheet
Summer – Complete re-registration onlineSummer – Attend Freshman Vaquero Roundup and Link
Crew Orientation