PRESENTED BY THE IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT 2014 8th Grade Family Night Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2018!

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

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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)

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:- 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:

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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

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. 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

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QUESTIONS??