PRESENTED BY THE IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

20188th Grade Family Night

Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2022!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 Activities and Seminars

● 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.○ Mrs. Thacker 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 25 or 26 (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 Exam

● BRING TO ADVISEMENT APPOINTMENT:o Course Request Packet with Course Request Worksheet (page 7) filled outo Please use pencil on the worksheeto Athletics Interest form, if applicable, and 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.

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:- 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 World Language Health

(Spanish, French, Korean)

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:

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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)

“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 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● READ!!!

For Your Information…

● ACTIVITIES○ Fine Arts program○ Athletics○ Technology○ LINK Crew○ Club membership○ Leadership opportunities

● SUMMER ACTIVITIES○ Sports Camps (information available @ IHS on April 25-26)○ Summer School (information available online now)○ Community Service – Keep a log of hours!○ READING – Summer Reading recommended

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, etc.

www.MyIUSD.org ● Parent and student portal account set-up● Information about student’s attendance● Grades, assignments, etc.

Important Dates

● Coffee with Principal Colunga – April 28, 8:00am-9:00am.

● Summer School Registration until April 27● Application/Information at www.irvinehigh.org ● Summer School – June 13-July 26● Freshman Roundup – August 16● Freshman Link Crew/Orientation – August 17● First Day of School – August 23

IPSF Summer Enrichment Academy

Incoming 9-12 grade students can choose from a variety of enrichment and academic options including:•College Prep – SAT/ACT•Dance & Musical Theatre Intensive•Math I, II, III, Pre-Calc Preparation•Coding, Robotics, & App Development•Adv. Reading & Writing Boot Camp•Young Americans Camp•OC Music & Dance Camps

For more information and to register: www.ipsf.net/summerhs

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 and Link Crew Orientation

For Now

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Questions??