The Gold Standard
Vol. 13 | October 14, 2022
Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, October 14: No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)
Monday, October 17: No School (Fall Break)
Monday, October 17 - Friday, October 21: Homecoming Spirit Week
Wednesday, October 19: Delayed Start
Wednesday, October 19 & Thursday, October 20: 10th Grade Chromebook Swap
Thursday, October 20: NCAA Eligibility Event
Thursday, October 20: Jostens Class Ring Order Deadline
Friday, October 21: Homecoming
Tuesday, October 25: Shatter the Myth
Wednesday, October 26: Delayed Start
Thursday, October 27: Jostens Senior Day
Friday, October 28: Q1 Report Cards sent home
Friday, October 28 - Saturday October 29: Irmo Theatre Company "Haunted Theater"
Thursday, November 3: D5 Career Expo
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.The end of Quarter 1 is fast approaching and report cards will be sent home on October 28th.
School Counseling
Scholarship Information
The Irmo High School Scholarship page is linked here. Make sure to take note of scholarship requirements and deadlines!
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
Irmo Homecoming
Be prepared for Blackout Day on Friday. Buy your Homecoming t-shirt here. We will distribute them during lunches (Tues, Wed. and Thurs.) and directly after school on Main street, October 20th from 3:40-5pm.
See the flyer below for the Homecoming spirit week schedule!
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
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.
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
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