IUSD Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin
Weekly Update for January 25th
School Wide Information
COVID Testing- As part of the Irvine Unified School District’s ongoing effort to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and facilities, the District in partnership with LivingFit Nation Corporate Wellness will offer, at no cost to participants, COVID-19 testing for students and IUSD employees and their dependents. Click HERE for more information and learn how to make an appointment.
After School Activities- IPSF is proud to offer a wide range of afterschool activities for all IUSD students. Click HERE for the January Newsletter and how to register for classes.
MackinVia- Looking for additional ways to encourage your students to read for fun and to give them access to additional curriculum-connected eBooks? Mackin is the exclusive vendor of ComicsPlus which contains unlimited use of many of the most popular comics/graphic novel titles. To Log In follow the steps below;
Users login to https://iusd.mackinvia.com with your school Google identity. Tutorial here. or users can link to their Canvas course with this tutorial.
My Dream Career Photo Contest- Now is your chance to show Vital Link & the world what you want to do as your “Dream Career”. Whether you want to be an auto mechanic or veterinarian, a doctor or a singer, the possibilities are endless! Have someone snap a picture of you demonstrating your “Dream Career” & you could win up to $150! Open to all students between the ages of 12 and 25! Tell the world what your aspirations are! For Official Rules click HERE and to Register click HERE
Care Solace- In order to better serve our students, families, and staff, IUSD has partnered with Care Solace mental health services to connect families to outside care providers. Care Solace provides concierge services to assist families in navigating mental health services in the community. Our students, families, and staff can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs regardless of circumstances or insurance coverage. We encourage you to save these resources so you can easily reference them should you or someone you know need help. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7 and can support you in any language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595 anytime
Visit Care Solace to learn more and access services
Email weserve@caresolace.org
Care Solace will assign a personal Care Concierge to support you through the process of finding mental health care. They will identify available providers who accept your insurance; private, Medi-Cal, sliding scale, or cost-free options. They will help you book an appointment and check-in with you afterwards to see if you like the provider or need additional support.
Adult English as a Second Language Class- Irvine Adult School is offering free classes to the community. Click HERE for more information and to register.
Blocksi Account- Want to monitor your child’s internet use? Visit the IUSD article HERE for more information and to create an account.
Academic Planning Tool- Looking for a great way to organize your weekly assignments and tasks? Use this digital planner, designed by one of our very own IVA teachers. Click here to use the template.
Please see the links below for additional resources:
IVA Website Click HERE
Bell Schedule Click HERE
Program of Study Click HERE
Canvas Student Login Guide Click HERE
Canvas Parent Observer Guide Click HERE
Speak Up, We Care Click HERE
Irvine Family Resource Center Click HERE
Paper (Free Online Tutoring) Click HERE
Bell Schedule Template Click Here
Irvine Public Schools Foundation- Click HERE
IVA MS and HS Live Student Technology Support
Tuesday-Friday
7:45-8:30am
Live Student Technology Support: https://iusd.zoom.us/j/2800610161?pwd=NmVWb2RIRkh6L0ZTcFRnOUxIb1doZz09
High School Information
Fall Semester Grades- Fall semester grades are now available to view in Aeries. Please visit https://myiusd.org and click the grades tab and then choose grades.
SAT and ACT Prep Afterschool Classes- IPSF is offering high school students engaging online SAT and ACT Prep classes. ACE Online classes are kept small to provide individualized instruction and maximize the online experience for all students. The next session of classes start January 26.
Register today as classes will fill up quickly! https://portal.ipsfacademy.org/index.php?pro=2
IVA is offering after school tutoring from 3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays & Thursdays. This is a great opportunity for students to come in to get help or have a time/space they can work quietly. The link is provided HERE
Peer Tutors are still needed! We are looking for Peer Tutors from IVA to support the program. We are looking for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who would like to support others in academic success. If you are interested, the information, links and steps are below. Questions? Email camerakem@iusd.org
IVA Virtual Tutor Center Interest Form: Volunteers who are interested should fill out this FORM
IVA Teacher Sponsorship Form: Volunteers should send this FORM to their teacher for sponsorship.
SENIORS- FINANCIAL AID- It is time to fill out the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application! All Seniors planning on attending a four or two year college or trade/technical school should apply for Financial Aid. Deadline to apply is March 2nd, but it is recommended to apply as soon as possible. Senior Families have two opportunities to get assistance filling out applications. Click HERE for information on opportunities through IVC. Click HERE for opportunities to attend webinars put on by the California Student Aid Commission.
IVC Spotlight Week- Irvine Valley College hosted a week-long event highlighting the process of becoming an IVC student and the programs that they offer. In case you missed it, the information is posted below:
IVC Information Session -HERE
Steps to Becoming an IVC student: https://admissions.ivc.edu/apply
Email: ivcam@ivc.edu
Call: 949-451-5732
Financial Aid & Irvine Valley Promise Program: https://financialaid.ivc.edu/
Email: IVCFinancialAid@ivc.edu
Call: 949-451-5287
Counseling
Email: ivccounseling@ivc.edu
Call: 949-451-5319
Career Readiness Presentation -HERE
For more information, please visit: https://career-education.ivc.edu/ or contact the Career Center at 949-451-5431 or ivccareercenter@ivc.edu
Honors Program Presentation - HERE
For more information, please visit: http://academics.ivc.edu/honors/Pages/default.aspx or contact the Honors Program office at honorsprogram@ivc.edu or at 949-451-5300.
Irvine Valley Promise Program and Financial Aid Presentation - HERE
Transferring to a 4-Year University - HERE
SCHOOL SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Creekside High School
Counselor: Mr. Lane SamLane@iusd.org
All Creekside students
Irvine HS 9th Grade Students Last Name A-O
Portola HS 9th Grade Students Last Name A-H
University HS 9th Grade Students Last Name A-G
Woodbridge HS 9th Grade Students Last Name A-K
Mr. Lane’s Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
7:45 - 8:15 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/6356913845?pwd=NXBHS251QnJQYzFTajBrb0NWSHM4dz09
Meeting ID: 635 691 3845
Passcode: 595901
Irvine High School
Counselor: Mrs. Klamberg AmyKlamberg@iusd.org
All 10th-12th Students
9th Grade Students Last Name P-Z
Mrs. Klamberg’s Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/88354754826?pwd=YXRnZGExUS9KSjJFR1c4TXpjMzc5UT09
Meeting ID: 883 5475 4826
Passcode: 6p!7Ui
Important Information for Seniors
Senior Meeting Class of 2021 Video- Click HERE
Senior Checklist- Click HERE
IVC Assistance- Click HERE
Updated Scholarship Opportunities- Click HERE
Northwood High School Information
Counselor: Ms. Kim MiJinKim@iusd.org | (949) 936-7221
All 9th-12th Students
Ms. Kim’s Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 835 8235 9633
Passcode: Z3wt1u
CAP AND GOWN PURCHASE INFORMATION FOR SENIORS:
For detailed order information, please click HERE
Important Resources for SENIORS:
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Process: Click HERE
Senior College Presentation: Click HERE
Senior Checklist: Click HERE
Common Application Workshop Video and Tip Sheet: Click HERE
Community College Virtual Workshop: Click HERE
Community College Workshop Packet: Click HERE
For all other senior resources, please click HERE
Northwood HS Weekly Bulletin:
To see the news/information/activities coming from Northwood HS, please view the NHS Weekly Bulletin HERE (updated weekly).
Portola High School Information
Counselor: Mrs. Markowitz ShariMarkowitz@iusd.org
All 10-12th Students
9th Grade Students Last Name I-Z
Mrs. Markowitz’s Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/85444307079?pwd=UW50d2VrRHBkN1ptREdFRnZ3cUFBdz09
Meeting ID: 854 4430 7079
Passcode: 1Hy1F0
IVC OFFICE HOURS- IVC will be hosting virtual office hours for Portola students on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.Please contact Mrs. Escoto for any further questions: pashiaescoto@iusd.org
COLLEGE/CAREER: Click here for College/Career Newsletter – This includes information on college visits, virtual college search information, ROP and work permit updates.
Click here for PHS College Visit Zoom Link
For up-to-date PHS news from the Counseling Dept. follow portolacounseling on Instagram! Counselors are now available for Virtual OH. Check google classroom for times and Zoom info!
Need to take a break? Feeling a bit stressed? Check out the virtual Bulldog Bungalow for fun virtual calming activities!
Need support in your classes? Check out Peer Tutoring, now available Monday-Thursday from 2PM-4PM! Zoom Meeting ID: 814 2884 8871 Passcode: Help123
University High School Information
Counselor: Ms. Nguyen NancyNguyen@iusd.org
All 10-12th Students
9th Grade Students Last Name H-Z
Ms. Nguyen’s Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/81629903482?pwd=Q3YvMGZ3aWd6NEhGY0w0ZDBFcUk1dz09
Meeting ID: 816 2990 3482
Passcode: XZ33PZ
Grade Level Information: Please be sure to check the UHS Counseling Canvas page for your grade level for Uni announcements and updates!
Group Sophomore Conferences (Ongoing Throughout Spring Semester): The UHS Counseling Department is holding small-group sophomore planning conferences throughout the spring semester. Families will receive an email close to their scheduled meeting date with more information. This is a mandatory meeting for all 10th grade students, so please be on the look-out for your scheduled time.
Stay Connected for Updates from the UHS Counseling Department:
Follow us on Instagram: @unicounselors
Visit our school website: https://universityhigh.iusd.org/counseling
Woodbridge High School Information
Counselor: Mr. Kem CameraKem@iusd.org
All 10-12th Students
9th Grade Students Last Name L-Z
Mr. Kem’s Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 - 8:30AM
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/88326938459?pwd=MnUvbkc5cmVaQ3VaajZGN254aEVBZz09
Passcode: hR6mCi
Pursue Your Passion- We are excited to introduce you to our IUSD Virtual “Pursue Your Passion” Career Exploration Program. This program provides an opportunity for high schoolers within Irvine Unified School District to learn from professionals from different career industry sectors within our community as they give you insight into their respective careers and answer any questions you may have towards the end! For more information, please check out our Promotional Video. We hope that our IUSD students take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to network and explore careers!
There will be two career speakers scheduled on a weekly basis on Mondays from 3:00-4:00 PM. You can register via Eventbrite, and you will be sent a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Please remember to add the event to your calendar so you don’t forget!
Registration links for all of our speakers can be found here: tinyurl.com/PYPHUB
Career Cafe 2020-2021- Career Cafe is a program that connects interested students with professionals from all types of careers! The speakers have come to their success through non-traditional means, and they help motivate and encourage students who may not see a clear path for themselves after high school. The third career cafe of the year will be on December 14 at 2:00-2:45 p.m. with Kimberly Drndarski, a pediatric physical therapist who almost failed out of college but eventually found her way. Kimberly now works with the County of Orange and will share her path to success and an exciting career. **Pre-registration is required for this event. Please click HERE to register and get the Zoom link for the event.
WHS Social Media - Stay connected with the latest and greatest on various social media platforms:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/woodbridge_warriors/
https://www.instagram.com/whsinsider/?hl=en
Warrior TV - https://www.warriortv.org
Golden Arrow - https://whsgoldenarrow.com
Canvas - Warrior Tribe Canvas Page (Check Canvas)Middle School Information
To Do List- The IVA middle school counselors have created this awesome document to help track daily, weekly, and monthly to-do’s in IVA! There is a parent and student checklist for your convenience. We hope you find this tool helpful and a resource for your family.
City of Irvine Classes- Interested in taking a class designed for middle school students through the city? Check out there classes by clicking here or check out the flyer
COUNSELING INFORMATION
Beacon Park
Counselor: Ms. Hebl jessicahebl@iusd.org
Beacon Park Counseling Canvas Page
Ms. Hebl’s Office Hours
Monday- Thursday 8:00 AM-8:25 AM
Click on Canvas Page Link to Access Conferences For Office Hours
Cadence Park
Counselor: Ms. Diaz BrittanyDiaz@iusd.org
Ms. Diaz’s Office Hours
Mondday’s 1:30-2:00 Wednesday’s 8:00-8:30
8:00AM - 8:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/82316532992?pwd=cUROMERIcmRnaDVQUnhZTS9rcnVUUT09
Meeting ID: 823 1653 2992
Passcode: 6EK5p6
Jeffrey Trail
Counselor: Ms. Trapp ( Student Last Names A-Lee )
· To set up an appointment: https://bit.ly/CheckInTrapp (Links to an external site.)
· Send a message via Canvas!
· Send an email: michelletrapp@iusd.org
Counselor: Ms. Jong ( Student Last Names Leeg-Z )
· To set up an appointment: https://bit.ly/CheckInJong (Links to an external site.)
· Send a message via Canvas!
· Send an email: juliannejong@iusd.org
Virtual Counseling Office Hours: 8-8:25 (Tuesday - Friday)
Link: Zoom Link
7th grade Jeffrey Trail Counseling Canvas Page
8th grade Jeffrey Trail Counseling Canvas Page
Lakeside
Counselor: Ms. Barro WhitneyBarro@iusd.org
Lakeside Counseling Canvas Page
Ms. Barro’s Office Hours
Tues- Fri 8:00 AM -8:25 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
LMS Counselor Office Hours Zoom Link
Plaza Vista
Counselor: Ms. Parola DanaParola@iusd.org
Plaza Plaza Vista Counseling Canvas Page
Plaza Vista Counseling Office Hours
Monday- Friday 8:00AM-8:25AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/84459244932?pwd=V0o1M1dUTWlrVUF3VzFaQVpYSHBSdz09
Meeting ID: 844 5924 4932
Passcode: 571851
Rancho San Joaquin
Counselor: Ms. Amadi ArushiAmadi@iusd.org
Rancho San Joaquin Counseling Canvas Page
Mrs. Amadi’s Counseling Office Hours Monday- Thursday 12pm-12.25pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/89158275730?pwd=cUhEM3VydmZxQm4ycmlHSFZ4MVY1dz09
Sierra Vista
Counselor: Ms. Alexander (7th Grade) AlyssaAlexander@iusd.org
Counselor: Ms. McKinnon ( 8th Grade) DebbieMcKinnon@iusd.org
Sierra Vista Counseling Canvas Page
Ms. Alexander’s Office Hours
Wednesday’s
8-8:30
Zoom Link (Links to an external site.)
Password: Alexander1
Ms. McKinnon’s Office Hours
Tuesday's
8-8:30
Zoom Link (Links to an external site.)
Password: chargers20
South Lake
Counselor: Ms. Watkins TamiWatkins@iusd.org
South Lake Counseling Canvas Page
Ms. Watkins’s Office Hours
Virtual office hours: (Use the BLUE link below)
Open Hours for Drop In:
T-F (8:00-8:25)
Ms. Watkins'Zoom Link
By Appointment ONLY
MONDAYS (8:50-2:15)
Vista Verde
Counselor: Mrs. Lee SandraKLee@iusd.org
Vista Verde Counseling Canvas Page
Mrs. Lee’s Office Hours
Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-8:25 AM
Click on Canvas Page Link to Access sign-ups & Zoom link For Office Hours
Venado
Counselor: Ms. Garcia ErinGarcia@iusd.org
Ms. Garcia's Office Hours:
Monday 8:15 AM- 9:15 AM
Tuesday- Friday 8:00 AM- 8:25 AM
Meeting ID: 591 995 6783
Passcode: 2bewell
Students message thru CANVAS or complete Request for Check In to set up contact.Families please email eringarcia@iusd.org to set up contact, please indicate preferred time and format (phone call, Google Meet, Zoom)