2014 8th Grade Family Night

PRESENTED BY THE IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2018!

TONIGHT’S AGENDA

       • • • • • Counseling program information Basics of 9 th 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 GLANCE

Academic, Personal/Social & Career     Course Request Conference for 9 th  April 30 or May 1 Link Crew Orientation Grade 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 Units Advisor + Counselor=

Strong Support System!

For Your Information…….

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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 9 th a) b) c) d) grade enrollment based on: 7 th grade CST scores 8 th 8 th grade performance grade TEACHER recommendations 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

9 th Grade Course Request Packet        Important telephone numbers Bell/Block schedule info.

Required and elective courses and course sequencing info.

“No Cut” vs. “Cut” Sports 9 th 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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The Block Schedule

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

Period 1 – 8-9:30

TA – MWF 9:35-9:45 Tutorial – 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.

A-DAY English (10 credits) 1 2 Math (5 credits) Visual Arts (5 credits) 3 4 Science (5 credits) B-DAY Elective (5 credits) Fall Sport (10 credits) A-DAY Science (5 credits) PE (5 credits) Open Period (Dismissed at 1:45pm)

Solid Block: Class Meets Every Day

B-DAY Foreign Language (10 credits) Homework Lab (No credit) Visual Arts (5 credits) Math (5 credits)

Alternating Block: Class Meets Every-Other Day

SOME BASICS

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Required 9

th

Grade Subjects:

 English  Mathematics  Science  P. E.

For Your Information…….

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Required Credits: ALL Freshmen must be enrolled in 60 credits, including:

- Recommended academics - Freshman PE / Team Sports - Electives

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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 9 th Grade Course Request Packet.

Physical Education

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Freshman Co-ed P.E.

 Team Sports - by season, cut vs. non-cut Incoming 9 Form. ( th 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 9 commitment involved in athletic competition.) th Grade Course Request Packet and the green Athletic Interest Please consider carefully the time and energy

Electives

See the “Incoming 9 th Grade Course Request Packet” and “IHS Elective Options” booklet for electives in:

Performing Arts English Electives Tech Education Social Science Visual Art Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Korean) Health NOTE: Be sure to check the I.H.S. Program of Studies online at www.irvinehigh.org

Foreign Language.

for prerequisites and course descriptions.

Students must be enrolled in Algebra 1C/D or higher to enroll 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 DETAILS www.irvinehigh.org

Diploma vs. 4-Year College Requirements Note: 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.

Minimum Graduation Subject Requirements

  40 Credits 20 Credits      20 Credits 10 Credits 10 Credits 10 Credits 10 Credits     20 Credits 5 Credits 70 Credits = 215 Credits English Math (must include Algebra 1) Science World History US History Political Economy Visual/Performing Arts/Career Tech Physical Education Health Electives

Minimum College/Graduation Subject Requirements CSU/UC

            40 Credits 30 Credits 20 Credits 10 Credits 10 Credits 10 Credits 20 Credits 10 Credits 20 Credits English Math (must include Algebra 2) Laboratory Science World History US History Political Economy LOTE and Visual/Performing Art Physical Education 5 Credits 40 Credits Health 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 9

th

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 your planner Establish study skills Prep for exams Do “your” best work Monitor your progress ( www.my.iusd.org

) Consider extracurricular involvement Get to know your counselor Visit the LIFE Center READ!!!

For Your Information…….

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ACTIVITIES

Fine Arts program Athletics Technology LINK Crew Club membership Leadership opportunities 

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Sports 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

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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 8 th 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 Night Locate day and time of your Advisement Appointment on your manila envelope Check Parent Portal for recommended courses Use the course request worksheet to select requested courses for next year Complete the Health Inventory Attend your course request meeting April 30 th or May 1 st with your completed Health Inventory and Course Request Worksheet Summer – Complete re-registration online Summer – Attend Freshman Vaquero Roundup and Link Crew Orientation

QUESTIONS??

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