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PRESENTED BY THE IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
20198th Grade Family Night
Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2023!All IUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, see BP 5145.5
Tonight’s Agenda
● Counseling program information● 9th Grade General Enrollment Information
• Course 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
● Freshman Year ○ 90-Minute Guidance Lesson
● Sophomore Year○ High School Planning Conference
● Junior Year○ 90-Minute Guidance Lesson
● Junior and Senior Year○ Additional College/Career Activities and Workshops
● Advisement Program- “TA IN TEN”
● Parent Coffees (9th-12th Grades)
Counseling & Teacher Advisement
● IHS Counselors○ Mrs. Fuller M.A., P.P.S.○ Mrs. Klamberg M.A., P.P.S.○ Mrs. Linquiti M.S., P.P.S.○ Mr. O’Connell M.A., P.P.S.○ Ms. Ross M.S., P.P.S.
● Four Advisement Units● Advisor + Counselor=
Strong Support System!
For Your Information…
● IHS ENROLLMENT o Advisement Appointment with IHS Advisor April 24 or 25 (plan ahead for parking and
time to complete enrollment process)
o Advisement Appointment information on packet envelopeo 9th grade course enrollment based on:
8th grade PERFORMANCE8th grade TEACHER recommendationsEnd of Course Exams, if applicable
● BRING TO ADVISEMENT APPOINTMENT:o Course Request Packet with Course Request Worksheet (page 7) filled out
**Please use pencil on the worksheeto Athletics Interest Form, if applicableo Health Condition Information Form filled out
9th Grade Course Request Packet
● Important telephone numbers● Bell/Block schedule information● Required and elective courses and course sequencing information● “No Cut” vs. “Cut” Sports● 9th grade course list● Required course information and Course Planner● FAQ, elective course selection tips
Also in your envelope:● Athletics Interest form● Health Condition Information form to be completed in PEN and
SIGNED by a parent ● SPUR Shop Special flyer
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The Block ScheduleSolid Block: Class Meets Every DayAlternating Block: Class Meets Every-Other Day
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
A-DAY B-DAY A-DAY B-DAY
1English (10 credits) World Language (10 credits)
2Math
(5 credits)Elective
(5 credits)Science
(5 credits)Homework Lab
(No credit)
3Science
(5 credits)Elective
(5 credits)PE
(5 credits)Elective
(5 credits)
4 Fall Sport (10 credits)Open Period
(Dismissed at 1:45pm)
Math(5 credits)
The Bell Schedule
*Bell schedule may vary. Visit irvinehigh.org for more information.
Some Basics
● Required 9th Grade Subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- P. E.
Credits
Required Credits: ALL Freshmen must be enrolled in 60 credits, including:
- Recommended academics- Freshman PE / Team Sports- Electives
Additional credits may be selected from:- CREDIT PLUS courses are 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 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 the 9th Grade Course Request Packet and the 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 Health
World Language (Spanish, French, Korean, Sign, Blended Learning)
Check the IHS Course of Studies online at www.irvinehigh.org for prerequisites and course descriptions
See the “Incoming 9th Grade Course Request Packet” and “IHS Elective Options” booklet for electives in:
Career Technical Education Pathways
Blended Learning
Blended learning is an educational option for students in grades 7-12 within Irvine Unified School District. Students complete coursework online, and attend one required in-person meeting per week for discussions, collaborative activities, and test proctoring.
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Graduation Requirements
● 215 CREDITS- DIPLOMA - COLLEGE PREPARATORY
● SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS
REFER TO COURSE OF STUDIES FOR DETAILSwww.irvinehigh.org
Minimum Graduation Subject Requirements
Minimum College Subject Requirements CSU/UC (A-G)
● 40 Credits English● 20 Credits Math (must include
Math 1)● 20 Credits Science● 10 Credits World History● 10 Credits US History● 10 Credits Political Economy● 10 Credits Visual/Performing
Arts/LOTE/CTE● 20 Credits Physical Education● 5 Credits Health● 70 Credits Electives= 215 Credits
HS Diploma vs. 4-Year College RequirementsCSU/UC requirements must be met with University of California “a-g” courses with a C grade or higher;
See IHS Course of Studies on the Irvine High School website for additional information..
● 40 Credits English● 30 Credits Math (must include Math 3)● 20 Credits Laboratory Science● 10 Credits World History● 10 Credits US History● 10 Credits Political Economy● 20 Credits LOTE● 10 Credits Visual/Performing Art● 20 Credits Physical Education● 5 Credits Health● 40 Credits Electives= 215 Credits (150 College Prep)
Flipping the College Decision-Making Paradigm
Why Does 9th Grade Count?
● Foundation year● Habits are formed● Knowledge is gained● Confidence grows● Relationships change● Goals are considered● Teacher recommendations
Successful Academic Planning
● Have good daily attendance● Use student planner● Establish study skills● Prep for exams● Do student’s best work● Monitor grade/class progress (www.my.iusd.org)● Consider extracurricular involvement● Have student get to know their counselor● Visit the LIFE Center
For Your Information…
● ACTIVITIES○ Fine Arts program○ Athletics○ Technology○ LINK Crew○ Club membership○ Leadership opportunities
● SUMMER ACTIVITIES○ Sports Camps (information available @ IHS on April 24-25)○ Summer School (information available online at iusd.org)○ Community Service – Keep a log of hours!○ READING – Summer Reading recommended
IPSF Summer Enrichment Academy
For more information and to register: www.ipsf.net/summerhs
Irvine High School Website - Resources
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● Nutrition Services (Free and Reduced Lunch Form)
www.MyIUSD.org ● Parent and student portal account set-up● Student attendance● Student grades
Important Dates
● Coffee with Dr. Colunga – April 27th 8am-9am (Staff Lounge)● Summer School Registration until April 26● Application/Information at www.irvinehigh.org ● Summer School – June 11-July 24● Freshman Roundup – August 15● Freshman Link Crew/Orientation – August 16● First Day of School – August 22
Next Steps
For Summer
● Review Family Night Materials at home
● Locate the day/time of your Advisement Appointment
● Find recommended courses on Parent Portal (Student Info>Course Requests)
● Complete Course Request worksheet, Health Condition Information Form and Athletic Interest Form
● Attend scheduled advisement appointment with completed forms
● Complete First Day Packet online; available early August
● Attend Freshmen Roundup (Aug 15) and Link Crew Orientation (Aug 16)
For Now
…AND THE WINNER IS…
Questions??