The Gold Standard
Vol. 14 | October 21, 2022
Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, October 21: Homecoming
Saturday, October 21: Seat Time
Saturday, October 21: Seat Time Recapture
Tuesday, October 25: Shatter the Myth
Wednesday, October 26: Delayed Start
Thursday, October 27: Jostens Senior Pick Up Day
Friday, October 28: Q1 Report Cards
Friday, October 28: College Application Day
Friday, October 28 - Saturday October 29: Irmo Theatre Company "Haunted Theater"
Thursday, November 3: D5 Career Expo
The ONE IRMO THING
Report cards will be given to students on October 28th.
Partnership is important. Please check student grades and attendance regularly! You can access this information in PowerSchool. For login information click the Parent Portal Presentation below.
School Counseling
College Application Day
College Application Day for Seniors is on Friday, October 28 in the back of the Media Center. Please sign up here.
Scholarship Information
The Irmo High School Scholarship page is linked here. Make sure to take note of scholarship requirements and deadlines!
Yellow Jacket Announcements
Sophomore Chromebook Swap
10th grade students who missed exchanging their Chromebook with their English classes should bring their Chromebook, charger and case on Monday to exchange for the new one! Come to the AV room with a pass anytime on Monday (except for between 12pm-1pm) to make your swap!For directions and more details, please visit https://bit.ly/IHS10CB
Seat Time
To access the google form to sign up for seat time please click here.
Shatter the Myth
To sign up for Shatter the Myth on October 25th please click here. Limited seats are available!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Contributions to the Thanksgiving Food Drive can be dropped off at the Irmo Main Office from October 24 - November 4.
Test Prep
Test Prep After School Sessions for PSAT, SAT, and ACT are held on Wednesdays at 3:45 in room 127. Email Mr. Bennett or Ms. Dukes if you have any questions.
College and Career Updates
This event is a Career Expo at "The Center" for ALL our district high schools. We will have employers there to discuss part-time/full time employment, internships, and job shadow opportunities for our students. For more information, please click here.
The IB Corner
International-mindedness is one of the values the International Baccalaureate (IB) wants students to imbibe. It refers to the view of the world that people regardless of their nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures are somehow connected. This week, Oct. 9-15 is Metric Week. The metric system is one of the many things that unite the world because it is the standard system of measurement used in all experimental sciences worldwide. The IB science group took advantage of the opportunity to teach international-mindedness by doing reinforcement activities on the metric system.
Good afternoon Mr. ____,
My name is Margaret and I am a Sophomore in Dr. Walker's physics class. I am writing this email because Dr. Walker gave us an assignment where we are supposed to ask a teacher we don't know about the metric system.
The metric system was developed out of necessity because, as the world became more interconnected, a unified system was required. It was first created by a man named Giovanni Giori and by 1946 it was accepted by the International Committee for Weights and Measures.
What do you think about the metric system? Do you have a preference between that and the imperial system? I'd be interested to know what you think.
As a token of my appreciation for your response and time, please choose an item on the list below and I will bring it to you in your room along with a poster containing information on the item in the metric system on Thursday, Oct. 13th.
1) Apple 2) Orange 3) Granola Bar 4) Snickers Bar 5) Can of Coke 6) Bottle of Water 7) Pencil
Sincerely,
Margaret
Above is a letter written by a student to a teacher they don’t know. This activity not only reinforced the metric system concepts but also developed & improved students’ soft skill of respectful email communication.
Get Involved!
Support Irmo Theatre Company
- Eat at HWY 55 Burgers, Fries & Shakes (1180 Dutch Fork Rd, Irmo, SC 29063) from 5-9pm on Friday, October 21st and a portion of all sales will benefit the Irmo Theatre Company!
- Visit the Irmo Theatre Company "Haunted Theater... Fairytales Gone Wrong" on October 28th and 29th from 7-10pm in the Irmo High CFA. Tickets are $5 and benefit the Irmo Theatre Company.
Be an active part of Irmo High School - Join the PTSO!
Join our Parent Teacher Student Organization where you'll work with members to help make a difference for IHS. Click here to sign up!
Business Partners
Do you want to know more ways you can support Irmo High School? We are always looking for business partners and would love to hear from you. Please contact Jennifer McRae at (803) 476-3011 or jmcrae@lexrich5.org.
New District Volunteer Policy
In order to become a volunteer or chaperone, please complete the Volunteer Application and Confidentiality Agreement for School Volunteers and return it to the IHS volunteer liaison, Ms. Zakhar, in the main office. In order for your application to be considered, an official photo ID must be included when submitting the required paperwork. If you plan to be a volunteer tutor, volunteer coach, assist with the band/step program, or plan to chaperone a field trip, you must fill out the district Volunteer Application and Confidentiality Agreement. These applications are approved for three years but are subject to review. Also, your application may be submitted to the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for a background check, a sex offender background check, and the Department of Social Services (DSS Child Abuse Registry). Based on information received from these agencies, you may not be permitted to become a volunteer. Please reach out to Ms. Cindy Zakhar at (803) 476-3001 or czakhar@lexrich5.org with any questions.
Athletics
Alumni News
Former Irmo Yellow Jacket is now a rising star at the University of South Carolina. Nick Emmanwori (Class of 2022) has been named a midseason freshman All-American by On3. Congratulations, Nick!
D5 Athletic Ticket Requirements
- Tickets for all Irmo High and Irmo Middle Athletic Events must be purchased online at GoFan.com under Irmo High School or at the gate with a credit/debit card.
- Tickets are to be validated using a cell phone at the gate.
- Screenshots are not accepted.
- Cash is not accepted.
- All students in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a guardian for all athletic events.
- Be prepared to present your ID if requested.
- Lack of a School ID may result in School Administrators refusing your admission to events.
Girls Basketball
Irmo Yellow Jacket Club
Support Irmo Athletics by joining the Irmo Yellow Jacket Club! Members can receive parking passes, tickets to regular season home games, and reserved seating, depending on membership tier. Join online today using the IYJC Membership Form.
Is your child interested in participating in sports at Irmo High School?
Find out what is required before your child can participate.
Please visit our Athletic page on the Irmo High School website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/22358
You may also email one of our awesome coaches if you have any questions about the program.
General Parent/Guardian Reminders
- As a reminder, no food deliveries (UberEats, Doordash, etc.) are permitted on campus.
- Students are provided free breakfast, lunch & snack daily. Please fill out the free and reduced application online here.
- Chromebooks MUST be in a case at all times. Any breaks that occur without a case will be charged and not eligible for a free break.
- Student IDs: students MUST wear IDs at all times. They can be ordered during 1st block. Please be aware that temporary IDs are $1.
- Students MUST adhere to the dress code. NO crop tops, sagging pants or inappropriate shirts.
If a student does not follow the dress code:
- 1st offense: a school shirt will be given
- 2nd Offense: Guardian will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing OR take student home
Lexington-Richland School District Five will use Care Solace to support its mission of preparing all students to be college and career ready by providing a challenging curriculum in a safe, secure, diverse, and equitable learning environment focused on academic, social, and emotional growth and development. They help families with private insurance, Medicaid, and no insurance, and are available 24/7/365 in any language. For more information go to https://www.caresolace.org/
Student Quick Pay
Digital Citizenship Focus
Each month, there is a different Digital Citizenship Focus. Parents can see the topics students are learning about on Neptune Navigate's parent site: Continue the Conversation for Parents. The website includes resources and ideas for conversation with your children.
August Focus: Digital Citizenship Overview
September Focus: Cyberbullying
October Focus: Digital Footprint
Staff Highlight: Ms. Jennifer Etheredge 🐝
Role at IHS: As the Career Specialist, my role consists of helping students become more aware and prepared for college and career opportunities.
Years at IHS: This is my second year at IHS.
What you might not know about me: I prefer cold weather rather than hot weather.
What makes IHS special to me: Irmo High School is special to me because of the students. I feel honored to be instrumental in sharing information and resources that help shape their future.
In my own words: The early bird gets the worm.