The Gold Standard
Vol. 16 | November 4, 2022
Upcoming Important Dates
Saturday, November 5: Seat Time Recapture
Tuesday, November 8: No School (Election Day)
Wednesday, November 9: Delayed Start
Wednesday, November 9: Underclassmen Yearbook Picture Makeup Day
Thursday, November 10: D5 Magnet Fair at The Center
Wednesday, November 16: Delayed Start
Saturday, November 19: Seat Time Recapture
Watch tonight!
Tonight LIVE on 4k Sports Live Stream
The Irmo Yellow Jackets will take on the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs!
7:30 PM Kickoff
Log on at http://kayosports.boxcast-tv.us/hs.php
This game is a part of the 2022 South Carolina Football State Championships - 4A tournament
The ONE IRMO THING
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
Scholarship Information
The Irmo High School Scholarship page is linked here. Make sure to take note of scholarship requirements and deadlines!
Yellow Jacket Announcements
Yearbooks
Order your 2023 yearbook today. Yearbooks can be ordered on the LifeTouch website and are $55 (plus tax). Order soon!
Celebrate your Senior with a Yearbook Ad!
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased by visiting https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask. Ads can be purchased in full page, half page and quarter page sizes and in color or black and white. The deadline to order a senior ad is January 31, 2023.
Underclassmen Picture Day
Underclassman make up picture day will be Wednesday, November 9th from 10am until 12pm in the Back of the Library. Underclassmen should check their grade level Google Classroom for the Google Form to sign up for an assigned time.
Seat Time
To access the google form to sign up for seat time please click here.
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.
No Shave November
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
If you are wondering what the benefits are of participating in the IB program, please take the time to check the data on both programs we offer at Irmo High School. If your child is highly motivated and goal-oriented then one of these programs may be best suited for them. Contact Dr. Walker, the IBDP coordinator, or Dr. Jones, the IBCP coordinator for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Statistics
A study conducted in 2013 involving 37, 348 US DP students uncovered the following.
82.2% of all US DP students enrolled in a postsecondary institution immediately after high school graduation compared to 66% US national average.
DP students are more likely to persist through college compared to their peers.
International Baccalaureate Career-Related Program (IBCP) Statistics A research conducted in 2013 showed the benefits of going through the IBCP program. The research included 542 US IBCP students. The following were uncovered. CP students immediately enrolled in four-year institutions at higher rates than US secondary school graduates in 2014 (59.6% compared to 43.7%). Low-income status had little impact on enrollment rates. 70% of CP graduates who began at two-year universities pursued degrees designed for transfer to four-year institutions. 93% of CP graduates at four-year institutions persisted for one year, as compared to 82% nationally in 2014. Overall, once CP graduates enrolled, almost all (89%) returned for their sophomore year, which is 17 percentage points higher than the national average (72% in 2014). Gender, race/ethnicity and low-income status were not significant factors in predicting students’ likelihood of persisting.
Get Involved!
Irmo High School Education Foundation
The Irmo High School Education Foundation (IHESF) is seeking nominations for Board Members. Board Members should have a vested interest in Irmo High School and specifically aim to support Irmo High School.
Please submit all nominations via google form. Self nominations are encouraged.
Support 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
Girls' Basketball Fundraiser
BSN Sports Friends & Family Sale
Irmo Fan Gear
To purchase your Irmo Fan Gear, click here!
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.
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
Student/Parent Handbook
The IHS Student & Parent Handbook can be found here.
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
November Focus: Social Media