The Gold Standard
Vol. 11 | September 30, 2022
Upcoming Important Dates
Tuesday, October 4 & Wednesday, October 5: Picture Day - Underclassmen Photos
Wednesday, October 5: Delayed Start
Thursday, October 6: Financial Aid Information Night
Tuesday, October 11: South Carolina College Goal Night (FAFSA Assistance)
Wednesday, October 12: PSAT (No delayed start)
Friday, October 14: No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)
Monday, October 17: No School (Fall Break)
Wednesday, October 19 & Thursday, October 20: 10th Grade Chromebook Swap
The ONE IRMO THING
Friday, September 30th is an E-Learning day for students due to severe weather resulting from Hurricane Ian. Students will need to complete asynchronous assignments posted in their A-Day Google Classrooms. Attendance is based upon completion of these assignments. In order to be marked present for this day, students must complete E-Learning Day Assignments within 5 days of returning to school. Please contact your student's teachers with any assignment specific questions!
School Counseling
Scholarship Information
The Irmo High School Scholarship page is linked here. Make sure to take note of scholarship requirements and deadlines!
Financial Aid Panel
Irmo Parents: please join us for a Financial Aid Presentation to find out how to help pay for College!
Who: All IHS Families
What: Financial Aid Panel
When: October 6, 2022 - 6:30pm
Where: IHS-Center for the Arts
Light snacks will be provided!
FAFSA Assistance - Tuesday, October 11
Need help completing the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) for your student? We will assist you for free. Click the link for more information.
Senior Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Meetings
Hello Class of 2023 Families!
The Irmo High School Counseling department is preparing to conduct Senior IGP Conferences. These conferences will take approximately 30 minutes. While parent/guardian attendance is required, an option for parents to attend virtually will also be provided. During this conference we will review credits, transcripts, and discuss post-secondary options.
You will receive a postcard invitation via U.S. mail and an email calendar invitation containing the meeting link if you desire to attend virtually. Upon receiving your invitation, please review your appointment time. There is very limited flexibility in rescheduling the assigned IGP appointment time; however, if you are not able to attend on the date scheduled please contact your School Counselor as soon as possible to discuss alternate arrangements.
The senior year is a busy and exciting year. There is so much to do and so many questions. The School Counseling Department at Irmo High School is here to assist you!
Considering Counseling Services?
Care Solace, an organization determined to calm the chaos of mental health care coordination, to expand access to community mental health and substance use treatment providers for students, staff, and their families. 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.
With Care Solace, families and staff gain access to a dedicated Care Companion™ to navigate the mental health care system on their behalf, calling providers to find the right fit and availability. 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/
Yellow Jacket Announcements
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.
Sophomore Chromebooks
10th grade students will be swapping District issued Chromebooks for NEW Chromebooks on October 19th and 20th. For directions and more details, please visit https://bit.ly/IHS10CB
Picture Day
Underclassmen yearbook photos will be taken on Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5. Students will take yearbook pictures during their English classes. To order yearbook photos please visit www.mylifetouch.com and enter picture ID code 33RQV9TVE.
Seat Time
To access the google form to sign up for seat time please click here.
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.
The IB Corner
Question: What are the benefits of going through the IBDP or IBCP program?
Answer: IB students are:
Encouraged to think critically and solve complex problems.
Inspired to take ownership of their learning.
Core part of an educational program that can lead them to well respected colleges and universities worldwide.
Culturally aware through the development of a second language.
Able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.
Engaged in career-related education.
Engaged in learning that leads to further/higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
If your student is self-motivated and goal oriented then please encourage them to participate in either program. Contact Dr. Jones, IBCP Coordinator or Dr. Walker, IBDP Coordinator for more information.
IB Spotlight
Get Involved!
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
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.
Girl's Lacrosse and Softball
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
- 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
Student Quick Pay
Staff Highlight - Sarah Hipp🐝
Role at IHS: Business Education Teacher
Years at IHS: This is my second year.
What you might not know: I used to be a retail and marketing manager for a fashion jewelry brand.
What makes IHS special to me: Everyone at Irmo brings their unique strengths to work for the same goal of helping our students get where they want to be.
In my own words: You have to see the good in others to bring out the best in them.