The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 29, April 1, 2022
Irmo High School International School for the Arts
We bring our A Game to all we do in Academics, the Arts, Athletics, Attendance and Attitude by promoting the 3 R's - being Respectful, Responsible and Reputable.
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/IHS
Location: 6671 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool
Twitter: @IrmoHigh
What's New This Week....
High! School! Musical! Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm and 7pm
Our students have been hard at work preparing for our spring musical! High School Musical’s opening night was last night but there are still three more opportunities to see the show!
Ticket cost is $5 for Irmo students (bring your permanent ID!) and $10 general admission. Purchase tickets with cash or check at the door or online here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SC1145.
This link is also on our website, Need to Know section on the home page.
Spirit Week April 4-8
To get our Spring Break started off right, let's show some Spirit by dressing up for each day's theme. Remember that all clothing must be school appropriate.
**Find the Student Council Table in the Courtyard, TUESDAY and THURSDAY, during your lunch to receive a PRIZE for dressing up.**
Monday - No Move Monday
**Wear you comfiest clothes/PJs**
Tuesday - "Tropic" like it's hot
**Tropical Tourist/Vacation Gear**
Wednesday - Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
**Wear your favorite Spring dresses/clothing or pastel colors**
Thursday - TV Thursday
**Dress up as your favorite TV Show Character that you love to Binge Watch**
Friday - Fun in the Sun
**Wear you favorite outdoor activity clothing you may do during Spring Break**
Parents/Guardians, your participation in the LR5 Technology Survey is needed
Dear Irmo High Parents/Guardians:
District 5 is continuing its partnership with BrightBytes, an educational research organization, in order to learn more about our students’ technology use.
We are reaching out to ask you to take part in a Technology & Learning survey. Your participation is essential to help us form a more complete picture of technology use for learning in our students’ lives. Please know that all of your responses are anonymous and will help our school choose the right technology for classrooms. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the survey.
The last day to complete this survey is Friday, April 8, 2022. Please complete the survey using the link below:
Survey Link: https://bbyt.es/V38JC
Thank you for taking part in this important survey!
Congratulations to Chorus!
The IHS Concert choir attended the SC Concert Performance Assessment at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church. IHS students represented our school so well with their stellar performance and overall professionalism!
Their concert performance and sight reading assessment resulted in a Superior rating. Congratulations!!!!! #ThisIsIRMO #IrmoMagnet
JROTC Event Commemorates Bataan Death March
Thirty three Irmo High School Air Force JROTC cadets gathered to participate in the Bataan Death March on Saturday, March 26. This is an annual event that consists of a 12-mile hike to commemorate the Bataan Death March that occurred in 1942 during WWII in the Philippines.
March = National Athletic Trainer Month
Our next ATC spotlight of National Athletic Training Month is our AT Ms. LaDeja Bell. Thank you for all you do for our school and our students, Ms. Bell! #NATM2022
Our final National Athletic Training Month ATC spotlight is Coach Railey! This is his 3rd year at Irmo! #NATM2022
Athletic Training Student Aide Application is Open!
Is your student is interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience relating to Sports Medicine, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, or other health-related sciences? The application to be an athletic training student aide is now open!
Questions? Please email Coach Kinney.
Thank you!
Irmo High School is full of "Heart Work" moments happening around our school daily. Do you know a faculty or staff member who makes a difference in your family or school experience?
Submit a recognition here: http://bit.ly/D5HeartWork
Irmo Middle School Plant Sale
School Counseling Information
Career / College Events
- FAFSA assistance, Wednesday, April 6, 9am to 10am
- University of South Carolina Information Session, Thursday April 7 during Stinger Studies
Scholarships
It's ALWAYS time to apply for scholarships. In fact, some new scholarships were added to our scholarship list. Click the link below to access information about scholarships. http://shorturl.at/nCEVW
Specifically,, these are the scholarships with April due dates:
Local Scholarship -- Clemson
The Lexington County Clemson Club awards scholarships to assist graduating high school seniors with their expenses to Clemson University. Students must be a resident of Lexington County and be attending Clemson University in Fall 2022. *Bridge students are not eligible to apply*
Application deadline is April 24, 2022. Apply here.
Local Scholarship -- Page Five
Applications are now being accepted for Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. Deadline is April 22.
Download the application at www.pagefiveadvocates.com or printed copies are available in the school counseling office.
Local Scholarship -- Stegmaier Family Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors in the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 who are planning on pursuing a two or four-year college degree.
Any high school senior with community service experience who attends a school in the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 (Chapin High School, Spring Hill High School, Dutch Fork High School, Irmo High School) may apply for this scholarship, but BIPOC and/or first-generation applicants are preferred.
To apply, click here: https://bold.org/scholarships/stegmaier-family-scholarship
Application deadline is May 1. The winner will be announced on May 31.
Local Scholarship -- St. Andrews Rotary Club
Essay required on the following topic: "You have been a part of a year like no other. As you reflect on 2021-2022 and your future, what is something positive you have learned during this COVID time, and has this affected your career path?"
Scholarship Amount: $2,000-$3,000
Deadline: May 1, 2022
See grade-level google classroom.
Plans after high school?
What are your plans after graduation? Still figuring that out? Remember we have a Career Counselor who can help! Ms. Etheridge is in Room 106 and is available to assist you.
Summer Opportunity
South Carolina Business Week is the premier youth program of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The timely and customized curriculum encourages participants to excel as individuals while becoming integral team players.
Apply here: www.scbusinessweek.com.
Class of 2022, Report your Scholarships to School Counseling
CLASS OF 2022: It's time for you to begin reporting how much money you have been offered in scholarships. Click the link below to report your scholarship offers! You can report any type of scholarship (academic, athletic, military, etc) .
Magnet Information
Our IB Career Students Qualify for State Finals in Economics!
Congratulations! Lead on!
IB Newsletter
Athletics
Fear The Sting website
Irmo Softball
Irmo was down 4-2 after the first inning vs Dreher Tuesday night at Dreher. But Irmo exploded offensively in the top of the third adding three runs to go up 5-4. It was a tale of offensive power as Irmo extended its lead to 15-6. Dreher came up with some runs late to make the game interesting but Irmo takes the win 16-13.
Irmo Girls Lacrosse
Coaches' Corner writes, "It was a tough win, but a win nonetheless. 4-1 over Mid-Carolina. It was also the final scheduled home game at WC Hawkins Stadium for our awesome seniors. Lily, Caroline, Abby and Corinne…you will always be a part of the Irmo Girls Lacrosse family."
Irmo Baseball
And CONGRATULATIONS to Julian Scott, the Prep Baseball Report (PBR) South Carolina Weekly Honors Player of the Week!
Track and Field
Alumni Spotlight
Previously Published Information:
Parent Portal
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJo2GggI-qK6yP-HJurP1-HBiT62_V8oUCeXvBpX6Nk/edit
Graduation & Jostens Info
Graduation ** June 3rd ** 8:00am (plan to arrive around 6:30am) ** Colonial Life Arena.
1) There are no tickets required this year. This means you can invite as many guests as you would like to attend.
2) The Graduate entrance will open as early as 6:30am.
3) The CLA is working to make parking as simple/convenient as possible. But, any guests will need to prepare for traffic and parking issues with graduation being on a Friday morning work day in Downtown Columbia.
Stoles are available to purchase. Check with your school counselor or Ms. Whipple for more information.
ORDER
1) www.rhodesgraduation.com
2) Click on "Shop" - top right, then "Senior - Shop"
3) Click "South Carolina", "Columbia", "Irmo High School"
4) Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and click on "Regalia"
5) Far left package - Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Diploma Cover are required - add to cart
PAY
1) www.rhodesgraduation.com
2) Click on "Pay" - top right, then "Senior - Pay"
3) Click "South Carolina", "Columbia", "Irmo High School"
4) Top left you will see "Make a Payment" or "Find My Order" - you can look up your order to see your items purchased and how much of a balance you have left
Information about "Seat Time"
In high school, students must meet academic and attendance requirements. State law requires a minimum of 120 hours of seat time for a one-credit class and 60 hours of seat time for half-credit classes. Any student who accumulates more than five (5) absences in a 0.5 credit class, more than ten (10) absences in a 1.0 credit class, or twenty (20) absences in a 2.0 credit class is in jeopardy of not receiving credit and may instead be assigned a “Failure due to Absence - FA.”
Students will have an opportunity to "recapture" missed class time by participating in our Student Attendance Make-Up Program (SAMP). Students are expected to complete school work during this time. Students will be required to attend for an hour of seat time at a price of $15.00 for every hour. The cost will be added to the student’s bill. No payments can be taken during recapture time.
There is an allotment of 24 total classes any student will be able to recover. Once 24 blocks of seat time have been applied, the student will no longer be eligible to receive credit for classes with accumulating absences.
Make-up days for the 2021-2022 school year, will be held on the following dates:
After-school from 3:40 - 6:40 P.M.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Monday, May 2, 2022
Monday, May 23, 2022
Remaining Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Saturday, May 14, 2022
You may complete your seat time virtually. Please email Kyle Yobs at syobs@lexrich5.org for access to the meet on the day of makeup.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact your student’s assigned administrator or the attendance office at 803-476-3000. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Class of 2022 -- Scholarship Award Reporting is Important!
The School Counseling Department needs your help! Scholarship awards received by graduating seniors need to be documented. We want to celebrate your successes and to accurately report scholarship awards ( Academic, Athletic, Military or Other) for the Class of 2022.
Please use your student Google email account when adding your scholarship awards. The name and photo associated with your Google account will allow us to follow up with you if additional information is needed.
You will also be asked to upload a copy of the actual award letter or email. Please print to PDF or take a screenshot and upload.
A new form must be completed for each scholarship award. If you have questions, please see your School Counselor.
Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpyDO92J4nmuIO--Epp0FC8l9jO4dSYpFaSOTILKAq_mWkrg/viewform
Important Information from our Attendance Office
Parents/guardians are asked to email Ms. Menger at emenger@lexrich5.org.
The attendance office opens at 7AM and closes promptly at 3:15PM every day.
There will be no dismissals after 3:15PM.
For more information about our attendance procedures, please visit our website here.
Yearbook Info
- You can order your 2022 yearbook online!
- Visit www.yearbookforever.com to place an ad or order.
Juniors -- ACT or SAT prep is waiting for you!
FREE SAT/ACT TEST PRACTICE TESTS
You can access full SAT and ACT practice sections and tests for free online! You can take a practice test online, or print it and take it on paper. Be sure to score your practice tests, and review all the answer explanations, even the explanations for the answers you got right!
SAT practice test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
ACT practice tests: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
Practice Materials through the SAT Website: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/
SAT Practice through Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
SAT Prep through Chegg: https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/sat
Practice Materials through the ACT Website: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
ACT Prep through ACT Academy: https://academy.act.org/
ACT Prep through Chegg: https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/act
ACT Practice through Sophia.org: https://www.sophia.org/preparing-for-college/act-test-preparation
ACT & SAT Practice at PrepFactory: https://www.prepfactory.com
ACT & SAT Practice at USA Test Prep: http://www.usatestprep.com/
PowerScore: www.powerscore.com
Kaplan: https://www.kaptest.com/sat/free/events
Attest, LLC : www.SATPrepTeacher.com
Student Parking Information
Parking Registration for 2021 – 2022 School Year, Second Semester
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- IHS Student Parking Application - this Google form must be completed in its entirety.
Once a student/parent has completed the parking pass registration online, a follow-up email will be sent that will approve the student if all requirements are met. At that point, students/parents will be directed to the online payment center to purchase the parking pass. Once the payment is received, the student may pick up his/her permanent parking pass from Ms. Carlsen in the Main Office.
- A student needs to have completed the “Alive@25” course (given by the National Safety Council) prior to completing the parking application for first time applicants. This course only has to be taken once. For information and registration, go to https://scnsc.org/training/alive-at-25. The cost of the course is $40.
- Students must possess a valid driver's license to be eligible to purchase a parking space.
ALL of these conditions must be met for a student to be considered for a parking spot.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Debra Carlsen, dcarlsen@lexrich5.org, 803.476.3195. Thank you.
Revised Tardy Policy as of January 12, 2022
Being tardy means arriving late to class. Students who arrive late to class miss out on important learning opportunities and interrupt class.
When a student has tardies, these are the following consequences:
- 1-5 tardies: admin conference or 1 lunch detention
- 6-10 tardies: 2-3 lunch detentions and parent contact
- 11-15 tardies: 1/2 day ISS and/or parent conference
- 15+ tardies: full day ISS and parent conference
Chromebook Support - The Tech Nest is here to help!
Students, need a Chromebook repaired? Come to the Tech Nest in the Media Center between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
Online Lunch Application is Needed to Receive Other Benefits
Breakfast and lunch for students will be provided at no cost during the 2021–2022 school year.
Eligible families are encouraged, however, to complete the online meal applications for the 2021–2022 school year, which determines eligibility for other benefits, including P-EBT funding, scholarships, reduction in school fees, camp fees waived or reduced, ACT/SAT fees waived or reduced, etc. Families may complete the online meal applications at www.lunchapplication.com.
Wednesday mornings - Late Start
On Wednesdays, classes start one hour later to allow for teachers to participate in professional development. The first bell rings at 9:10 am and classes begin at 9:20 am. The morning CATE Bus leaves the IHS bus loop at 9:05am on Late Start Wednesdays.
Bell Schedules are on our website: https://www.lexrich5.org/IHS , Our School tab, Bell Schedules page.
Mark your calendars for the NO Late Start Days for this school year:
October 13, 2021
December 15, 2021
January 12, 2022
March 2, 2022
March 30, 2022
May 4, 2022
May 11, 2022
May 18, 2022
May 25, 2022
June 1, 2022
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FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool/
Twitter: @irmohigh
Instagram: @irmohigh