The Buzz
Volume 2, Edition 9 November 23, 2020
Irmo High School
Email: absmith3@lexrich5.org
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Domain/28
Location: 6671 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool/
Twitter: @IrmoHigh
IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE THE BREAK
As a reminder, the slide below from the District reentry plan states the intention to return to 5 day in person learning on February 1, 2021. It also stipulates we can return to 100% distance learning if needed in response to COVD-19. As we prepare for the holiday break, we want to ensure our students have access to their educational resources. Tomorrow, students should take home Chromebooks, chargers and any needed textbooks/materials.
NEED TO KNOW
2021 IHS College Entrance Assessments for Third Year Students
During February and March 2021, all students in their third year of high school have the opportunity to take the ACT® or the SAT® during the school day. There is no cost to you because this test administration is being funded by the state of South Carolina.
The ACT will be administered Tuesday, February 23 (B Day) from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.
The SAT will be administered Wednesday, March 24 (B Day) from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Please complete the following Google selection form by Monday, November 30, to make your selection:
https://forms.gle/7C7gSAXvd9oU8eSw8
For information about the two tests, please refer to this video. You also may visit the IHS School Counseling website page at https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/22158. It contains an informative chart comparing the ACT and SAT college entrance assessments. Additional information regarding test practice websites also is included.
If you have questions regarding the submission of the form, please contact Dr. X’andria Sutton at xsutton@lexrich5.org. Should you need advisement on making a test selection for your student, please contact their assigned school counselor via email or at 803.476.3005.
Free SAT Practice Workshops Offered to IHS Juniors and Seniors on December 1.
Tim Anderson of Attest, LLC, will be conducting two free SAT workshops at Irmo High School on Tuesday, December 1. We will offer a morning session during Blocks 5B and 6B and an afternoon session during Blocks 7B and 8B. Students may participate in face-to-face or virtual instruction. Participants will practice test-taking strategies, learn how to comprehend questions, and learn tips for success in taking the English and math sections of this assessment. This workshop is open to all Irmo High School students in Grades 11 and 12 attending IHS via the hybrid or FIVE instructional model.
Please use this form to register for the workshop and indicate your preferences for session and instructional method. You may also sign up using the following link: bit.ly/IHSSATWorkshop
Teachers will be notified in advance of student absences and they will be excused; however, students will be responsible for making up any missed assignments. CATS Center students may sign up for workshops which occur during any of their classes located at IHS; however, CATS Center absences will not be excused.
Please submit your response by Monday, November 30. Should you have any questions, please email Stephanie Dukes (IHS SAT - Verbal Coach) at sdukes@lexrich5.org or Michael Bennett (IHS SAT - Math Coach) at mbennett@lexrich5.org
PSAT/NMSQT INFORMATION
On Tuesday, January 26, freshmen (first year students) may take the PSAT/NMSQT as practice. Juniors (third year students) also may take the PSAT/NMSQT as practice and/or for the opportunity to try to qualify for a designation through the National Merit Scholarship Program on that date. The registration fee is $17.00.
The deadline for completing the PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form and paying your $17.00 registration fee is Tuesday, December 1. Upon completion of the registration form, you will receive an email with instructions for making an online payment. You can also register using the following link: bit.ly/IHSPSAT126
In the interim, we encourage students to take advantage of PSAT practice on the following websites:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
https://virtualsc.org/testprepservices/
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. X’andria Sutton at xsutton@lexrich5.org or 803.476.3154.
THE HAPPENINGS
STAY AT HOME, BUT COME TO THE THEATER
The Irmo Theatre Company invites you to join us as we make Irmo history with our Fall virtual play, 10 Ways To Survive Life In A Quarantine. Shows will be held virtually through Broadway on Demand Nov. 20-21 and Nov. 27-29. Tickets will be $10 per household. Tickets can be pre-ordered by scanning the QR Code below or by going to: https://www.broadwayondemand.com/series/4ZSHaPMbx47R-10-ways-to-survive-life-in-a-quarantine---irmo-high-school-international-school-for-the-arts
DON'T FORGET TO KEEP RUNNING AND POSTING
IHS MAGNET NIGHT
If you are a D5 family with middle or high school age students, we encourage you to learn about the wonderful opportunities the IHS Magnet Program can provide. You can even schedule a tour with our #ProudPrincipal. You might be surprised at the great things you don't know!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YELLOW JACKETS
The Yellow Jackets finished the 2020-2021 season this past Friday after the 2nd round of playoffs. They definitely worked and played hard this year during a season like no other. Their perservance, stamina, talent and determination to go "All Gas, No Brakes" was evident. And we know the best is yet to come!
A special shout out to our Senior players and greatest wishes as they end their time playing football as Irmo Yellow Jackets and continue their efforts toward graduation and future successes. Congratulations to all team members, AD Ray Canady, Coach Aaron Brand and the other members of our dedicated coaching staff for making us proud!!!!!
#IrmoStrong #FearTheSting
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
*District 5 Is Now Hiring School Bus Drivers
Call 803-476-4986 To Apply*
DISTRICTWIDE NEWS
School District Five announces virtual community events on redistricting
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold it's second, and final, virtual community event to answer questions on redistricting and get feedback from the community. This will be a Dec. 3 Lunch & Learn from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Like the first event, there will be live video responses to questions.
Community Event Link: https://lexrich5.rev.vbrick.com/#/webcasts/forum
Submit Questions: https://forms.gle/jowkm7ndVjtJazMW6
Learn more, review background information and see presentations on redistricting at www.lexrich5.org/redistricting.