The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 21, February 4, 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
What's New This Week....
Irmo High School named 2022 National Magnet School of Distinction
Irmo High School is named National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America!
The MSA’s National Merit Awards program honors the top magnet schools in the United States. These awards recognize magnet schools that demonstrate commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and consistent delivery of high quality educational services to all stakeholders.
Recapturing Seat Time
Monday, February 7th, is the last day to recapture seat time from semester one. Seat time makeup will be held in rooms 2000 and 2003 from 3:40 PM to 6:40 PM. Parents/guardians have been notified if a student is required to recapture seat time.
Thank you!
Thank you to our #IrmoStrong Community for the shout-outs and support! Keep sending them! They mean so much!
COVID Form For Parents/Guardians
Dear Parents/guardians:
D5 has created a new way for parents and guardians to report COVID-19 related issues directly to the school nurse via a Google Doc.
Please complete this COVID form if any of the following apply to your student:
-Your student has recently tested positive for COVID-19
-Your student is currently showing symptoms of COVID-19
-Your student has come into close contact with a positive COVID-19 case in the community
-Your student has come into close contact with a positive COVID-19 case in the household
*This form can also be accessed via Irmo High School Website here, in the Need to Know section.
Please reach out to Nurse Patricia Powell (803-476-3032/ppowell@lexrich5.org) if you have any questions or concerns.
ISO Yearbook Photos!
Submit pictures for the 2022 yearbook using Yearbook SNAP! We are currently looking for pictures of Irmo High students at work, volunteering, traveling or participating in extracurricular activities. Share first day of school pictures, friend group pictures and other milestones. Submit pictures here https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-23J-9217
Use code access code: irmo
Celebrating this week's SHINING STINGERS!!
VaNaysia Powell
-Jeremy Duffy
Samuel Cleveland
"Samuel is an extremely responsible student not only with his own work but even helps out classmates around him that need it. He's also exceedingly respectful to his fellow students and his teachers."
-Laura Carson
Jasmine Casarez
"Jasmine Casarez has proven to be one of the strongest student leaders and is an exemplary role model for her peers. She is extremely kind, warm, articulate, and socially conscious. Jasmine has an impeccable collaborative skill set that enables her to work well with her classmates and her teachers. She is driven, amenable, and authentic. She exhibits all the 3R qualities of Irmo."
-Dr. Tamara Jones
School Counseling Information
Colleges want to talk with our students!
Your student is invited to informally meet with the following colleges virtually or from the Career Center (room 106). Look in your grade-level google classroom for the Meet links -- they were posted on 2/2/22.
These meetings take place during Stinger Studies and you can participate virtually wherever you are! Be open-minded and curious -- you may never know what is out there for you unless you try.
- Lander University: 2/17/22
- SC State: 2/24/22
- Spartanburg Methodist: 3/3/22
See Ms. Etheridge in the Career Center for more info!
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
Magnet Information
Magnet Acceptance -- Accept your child's spot through the Choice Application
For technical support please contact lfrick@lexrich5.org.
For questions about the programs themselves, please contact sostergaard@lexrich5.org.
National Magnet School Month
Athletics
5 Football Players Sign!
We are so proud! #IrmoStrong
DeAree Rogers - Lenoir Rhyne
Izayah Whiteside - Norfolk State
Shamar Langford - Ramah Junior College
Caleb Currence - Ramah Junior College
Marcellus Lewis - Benedict College
CONGRATS!!!
Congratulations!!!
Learn more about Irmo Athletics!
For information about all our sports teams, visit:
Previously Published Information:
Registration now OPEN for #IrmoStrong5K !!
ATTENTION IRMO STRONG 5K Family:
Early bird pricing until 2/21: $21 per registration includes race packet with t-shirt and other goodies.
Full Registration beginning 2/22: $35 per registration includes race packet with t-shirt and other goodies. Deadline 3/6 to register and receive full race packet.
Click here to register today! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/IrmoStrong5k
Freezin' For A Reason -- Fundraiser
It is that time of year again! Our Special Education (SPED) teachers ask for your support in the Polar Plunge. Every year the SC Special Olympics does the Polar Plunge Fundraiser to raise money in support of athletes here in South Carolina. Some of our SPED teachers will be taking the cold swim on February 12th this year. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
This year the SPED's team goal is to raise $800. Half of this money raised goes directly to the Irmo Special Olympic Athletes. Every little bit helps! See link below to donate. Thank you!
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.
2022 Yearbook Info
Order your 2022 yearbook now! Only 150 copies remain. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to order.
The deadline to place a senior ad is February 27, 2022. Place your order at www.yearbookforever.com.
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
Save the Date! IHS PROM 2022
After School Academic Tutoring in January
Tutoring will resume on January 10th. Tutoring will be available to students on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm - 6pm.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Kaaren Hampton.
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 3:15 every day. For more information about our attendance procedures, please visit our website here.
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 23, 2022
May 4, 2022
May 11, 2022
May 18, 2022
May 25, 2022
June 1, 2022
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