The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 31, April 22, 2022
Irmo High School International School for the Arts
We bring our A Game to all we do in Academics, the Arts, Athletics, Attendance and Attitude by promoting the 3 R's - being Respectful, Responsible and Reputable.
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/IHS
Location: 6671 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irmohighschool
Twitter: @IrmoHigh
Our Robotics Team is at the World Championship!
Below is a photo from "the pit" at the championship in Texas. You can follow their progress online here: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2022/team/1293?fbclid=IwAR0-Be2NuRrTsSt2iuhJWjw2t48AWcw8M8ztsbMd6fWIXcRpp0GH0q8Um60
Before Spring Break, Team Captain Anika Roldan (IHS) and teacher-mentor Matthew Hedden (IHS) spoke with WIS TV about the District team: WIS TV Interview
April 27 is the last late-start Wednesday
List of no-late start Wednesdays is available on the LexRich5 website.
Help us thank our teachers!
EOC (End-of-Course) Testing
The Education Accountability Act of 1998 requires the development of end-of-course examinations in gateway or benchmark courses which include Algebra 1, English 2, U.S. History and the Constitution, and Biology 1. The EOC tests will be administered during May, and the student’s score counts as 20 percent of the student’s final grade.
Please take time to discuss the importance of these assessments and exams with your student. Also, please be sure your child has had a good night’s rest, eats a healthy breakfast so that they are ready to do their best on testing days, and arrives early to school on these dates.
The testing schedule is:
Tuesday, May 10: English 2 Writing (A day)
Wednesday, May 11: English 2 Writing (B day)
Thursday, May 12: English 2 Writing makeup (A day)
Friday, May 13: English 2 Writing makeup (B day)
Monday, May 16: English 2 (A day)
Tuesday, May 17: English 2 (B day)
Wednesday, May 18: Algebra1/Intermediate A Classes; US History A classes
Thursday, May 19: Algebra1/Intermediate B Classes; US History B classes
Friday, May 20: EOC Makeups
Monday, May 23: Biology (B day)
Tuesday, May 24: Biology (A day)
Wednesday, May 25: EOC Make-ups
Thursday, May 26: EOC Make-ups
Friday, May 27: EOC Make-ups
Important Information for our Graduating Seniors
- Jostens will return on Tuesday, May 3rd for another opportunity to purchase your stoles and pick up $0 balance Graduation Gear. Please make sure you have CASH to purchase your stoles, and they are $12 each.
- Next Wednesday, April 27th (our last delayed opening day), we will have a Senior Breakfast from 8:15-9:00am in the Practice Gym. Food and Beverage will be provided along with some music and small gift.
- Linked here you will find a Google Form asking you to think of suggestions for fun activities to do after Graduation Practice on Friday, May 27th. Please fill this out before next Wednesday. We need enough time to plan/reserve what items we would need.
- Attached you will find a Google Form asking you to record your FULL name for Coach Railey to say at Graduation. It asks you to state it one time SLOWLY for pronunciation purposes and then one time normal. You can do them in one recording. This means first name, middle name(s), and last name, in that order.
Dodgeball Tournament to benefit Ukraine, sponsored by local Beta Clubs
Information about the event, and how to sign up can be found at this website: https://sites.google.com/view/dodgeball-for-ukraine/home
If you have any other questions about the tournament, please reach out to Ms. Mason via email at mmason@lexrich5.org
School Counseling Information
Seniors, we want to CELEBRATE YOU!
So we can properly celebrate you, School Counseling needs to know what your plans are after Graduation. Will you be attending College, enlisting in the Military, or going into the Workforce? Your future goals and plans matter to us! Let's share in your excitement and congratulate you on your accomplishments!
Complete this form to be included in Decision Day! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaWhGemjD6iuA7DV66SNtp5tQLpbd7b6gO3OJqmchD2X8l4g/viewform
ASVAB
Scholarships
It's ALWAYS time to apply for scholarships. In fact, some new scholarships were added to our scholarship list. Click the link below to access information about scholarships. http://shorturl.at/nCEVW
Specifically,, these are the scholarships with April due dates:
Magnet Information
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Leilani Ante and Seth Trochesset, IB Career students in the Class of 2022 who placed in the SC Junior Academy of Science competition!
Leilani earned 2nd place, Engineering, and Seth earned 3rd place, Engineering. Leilani and Seth study Biomedical Science and Aerospace Engineering, respectively, at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies and they both take International Baccalaureate courses as part of the IB Career-related Programme at Irmo High School.
Ted Talks on the CFA Main Stage
Athletics
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Spring Athletics Signees who signed to continue their educations and play sports at the next level!
Justin Hayes, Wrestling
Hudson Floyd-Evans, Lacrosse
Chris Newren, Football
Julian Scott, Baseball
Soccer Senior Night!
From the coach: "Seniors, we are SO thankful for your time spent with us!!! We are beyond proud of all your achievements on and off the field!!!"
Softball Senior Night!
Regular Season Sports Wrap-Up
Fear The Sting website
Previously Published Information:
Parent Portal
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJo2GggI-qK6yP-HJurP1-HBiT62_V8oUCeXvBpX6Nk/edit
Athletic Training Student Aide Application is Open!
Is your student is interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience relating to Sports Medicine, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, or other health-related sciences? The application to be an athletic training student aide is now open!
Questions? Please email Coach Kinney.
First Jobs Initiative
Bring your Chromebook to Room 106 to apply for an on campus job! Contact Ms. Etheridge for more information.
Class of 2022: School Counseling needs your Scholarship Info
Please use your student Google email account when adding your scholarship awards, in case we need additional information.
A new form must be completed for each Scholarship Award. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Pearson.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpyDO92J4nmuIO--Epp0FC8l9jO4dSYpFaSOTILKAq_mWkrg/viewform
Graduation & Jostens Info
Graduation ** June 3rd ** 8:00am (plan to arrive around 6:30am) ** Colonial Life Arena.
1) There are no tickets required this year. This means you can invite as many guests as you would like to attend.
2) The Graduate entrance will open as early as 6:30am.
3) The CLA is working to make parking as simple/convenient as possible. But, any guests will need to prepare for traffic and parking issues with graduation being on a Friday morning work day in Downtown Columbia.
Stoles are available to purchase. Check with your school counselor or Ms. Whipple for more information.
ORDER
1) www.rhodesgraduation.com
2) Click on "Shop" - top right, then "Senior - Shop"
3) Click "South Carolina", "Columbia", "Irmo High School"
4) Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and click on "Regalia"
5) Far left package - Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Diploma Cover are required - add to cart
PAY
1) www.rhodesgraduation.com
2) Click on "Pay" - top right, then "Senior - Pay"
3) Click "South Carolina", "Columbia", "Irmo High School"
4) Top left you will see "Make a Payment" or "Find My Order" - you can look up your order to see your items purchased and how much of a balance you have left
Information about "Seat Time"
In high school, students must meet academic and attendance requirements. State law requires a minimum of 120 hours of seat time for a one-credit class and 60 hours of seat time for half-credit classes. Any student who accumulates more than five (5) absences in a 0.5 credit class, more than ten (10) absences in a 1.0 credit class, or twenty (20) absences in a 2.0 credit class is in jeopardy of not receiving credit and may instead be assigned a “Failure due to Absence - FA.”
Students will have an opportunity to "recapture" missed class time by participating in our Student Attendance Make-Up Program (SAMP). Students are expected to complete school work during this time. Students will be required to attend for an hour of seat time at a price of $15.00 for every hour. The cost will be added to the student’s bill. No payments can be taken during recapture time.
There is an allotment of 24 total classes any student will be able to recover. Once 24 blocks of seat time have been applied, the student will no longer be eligible to receive credit for classes with accumulating absences.
Make-up days for the 2021-2022 school year, will be held on the following dates:
After-school from 3:40 - 6:40 P.M.
Monday, May 2, 2022
Monday, May 23, 2022
Remaining Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Saturday, May 14, 2022
You may complete your seat time virtually. Please email Kyle Yobs at syobs@lexrich5.org for access to the meet on the day of makeup.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact your student’s assigned administrator or the attendance office at 803-476-3000. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Class of 2022 -- Scholarship Award Reporting is Important!
The School Counseling Department needs your help! Scholarship awards received by graduating seniors need to be documented. We want to celebrate your successes and to accurately report scholarship awards ( Academic, Athletic, Military or Other) for the Class of 2022.
Please use your student Google email account when adding your scholarship awards. The name and photo associated with your Google account will allow us to follow up with you if additional information is needed.
You will also be asked to upload a copy of the actual award letter or email. Please print to PDF or take a screenshot and upload.
A new form must be completed for each scholarship award. If you have questions, please see your School Counselor.
Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpyDO92J4nmuIO--Epp0FC8l9jO4dSYpFaSOTILKAq_mWkrg/viewform
Important Information from our Attendance Office
Parents/guardians are asked to email Ms. Menger at emenger@lexrich5.org.
The attendance office opens at 7AM and closes promptly at 3:15PM every day.
There will be no dismissals after 3:15PM.
For more information about our attendance procedures, please visit our website here.
Yearbook Info
- You can order your 2022 yearbook online!
- Visit www.yearbookforever.com to place an ad or order.
Juniors -- ACT or SAT prep is waiting for you!
FREE SAT/ACT TEST PRACTICE TESTS
You can access full SAT and ACT practice sections and tests for free online! You can take a practice test online, or print it and take it on paper. Be sure to score your practice tests, and review all the answer explanations, even the explanations for the answers you got right!
SAT practice test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
ACT practice tests: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
Practice Materials through the SAT Website: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/
SAT Practice through Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
SAT Prep through Chegg: https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/sat
Practice Materials through the ACT Website: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
ACT Prep through ACT Academy: https://academy.act.org/
ACT Prep through Chegg: https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/act
ACT Practice through Sophia.org: https://www.sophia.org/preparing-for-college/act-test-preparation
ACT & SAT Practice at PrepFactory: https://www.prepfactory.com
ACT & SAT Practice at USA Test Prep: http://www.usatestprep.com/
PowerScore: www.powerscore.com
Kaplan: https://www.kaptest.com/sat/free/events
Attest, LLC : www.SATPrepTeacher.com
Student Parking Information
Parking Registration for 2021 – 2022 School Year, Second Semester
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- IHS Student Parking Application - this Google form must be completed in its entirety.
Once a student/parent has completed the parking pass registration online, a follow-up email will be sent that will approve the student if all requirements are met. At that point, students/parents will be directed to the online payment center to purchase the parking pass. Once the payment is received, the student may pick up his/her permanent parking pass from Ms. Carlsen in the Main Office.
- A student needs to have completed the “Alive@25” course (given by the National Safety Council) prior to completing the parking application for first time applicants. This course only has to be taken once. For information and registration, go to https://scnsc.org/training/alive-at-25. The cost of the course is $40.
- Students must possess a valid driver's license to be eligible to purchase a parking space.
ALL of these conditions must be met for a student to be considered for a parking spot.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Debra Carlsen, dcarlsen@lexrich5.org, 803.476.3195. Thank you.
Revised Tardy Policy as of January 12, 2022
Being tardy means arriving late to class. Students who arrive late to class miss out on important learning opportunities and interrupt class.
When a student has tardies, these are the following consequences:
- 1-5 tardies: admin conference or 1 lunch detention
- 6-10 tardies: 2-3 lunch detentions and parent contact
- 11-15 tardies: 1/2 day ISS and/or parent conference
- 15+ tardies: full day ISS and parent conference
Chromebook Support - The Tech Nest is here to help!
Students, need a Chromebook repaired? Come to the Tech Nest in the Media Center between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
Online Lunch Application is Needed to Receive Other Benefits
Breakfast and lunch for students will be provided at no cost during the 2021–2022 school year.
Eligible families are encouraged, however, to complete the online meal applications for the 2021–2022 school year, which determines eligibility for other benefits, including P-EBT funding, scholarships, reduction in school fees, camp fees waived or reduced, ACT/SAT fees waived or reduced, etc. Families may complete the online meal applications at www.lunchapplication.com.
Wednesday mornings - Late Start
On Wednesdays, classes start one hour later to allow for teachers to participate in professional development. The first bell rings at 9:10 am and classes begin at 9:20 am. The morning CATE Bus leaves the IHS bus loop at 9:05am on Late Start Wednesdays.
Bell Schedules are on our website: https://www.lexrich5.org/IHS , Our School tab, Bell Schedules page.
Mark your calendars for the NO Late Start Days for this school year:
October 13, 2021
December 15, 2021
January 12, 2022
March 2, 2022
March 30, 2022
May 4, 2022
May 11, 2022
May 18, 2022
May 25, 2022
June 1, 2022
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Twitter: @irmohigh
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