The Buzz
Volume 3, Edition 28, March 25, 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....
Model UN participated in LR5 conference
Our Model United Nations Club participated in the Model UN conference at Dutch Fork High School this weekend! Our students earned many awards, including Best Amendment, Chair Award, Honored Negotiator, and Most Diplomatic.
Global focus... #ThisIsIRMO
No late start Wednesday, March 30
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 will be a NO LATE START DAY for all LR5 high schools and The Center. The school day will begin at the normal time. Buses will run as they do on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. This schedule change will allow students that are taking the WorkKeys assessment adequate time for completion.
For a list of important dates, please visit the LexRich5 Schools' calendar webpage.
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.
March is National Athletic Training Month!
Our first ATC spotlight of National Athletic Training Month is our Head AT Coach Kinney. Coach Kinney has been at Irmo High for 9 years! #NATM2022
CPR in Health Science Classes
Health Science students are learning about CPR and experiencing hands-on lessons this week. Shout out to teacher, Ms. Roldan, and Trainer, Coach Kinney! Health Science is also a career choice in our IB Career-related Programme, and next year we add EMT certification courses!
Want to learn more about Health Science, EMT, or Sports Medicine courses? Speak with your School Counselor about health-related CTE options!
Archery in Physical Education classes
High! School! Musical!
Our students have been hard at work preparing for our spring musical! High School Musical’s opening night next week… come out and show your support!
Ticket cost is $5 for Irmo students (bring your permanent ID!) and $10 general admission. Purchase tickets with cash or check at the door or online here: https://gofan.co/app/school/SC1145.
This link is also on our website, Need to Know section on the home page.
Please click "going" or "interested" and share our Facebook event to help us spread the word, too! https://fb.me/e/2gHASzxBf
Irmo Strong 5K Packet Pickup and Spirit Night is March 30!
Irmo Strong 5k and Family Fun Walk packet pick up is on Wednesday, 3/30 at Loveland Coffee (7475 Carlisle St., Irmo), from 2-7pm. This will also be a “Spirit Night” for the event supporting participating Irmo cluster schools. If you mention IRMO STRONG at the register, 15% of your sale will be donated and you will be eligible for a prize drawing.
Thank you, Loveland Coffee for your awesome support! https://www.lovelandcoffee.com/ Please note that race registration is not required to participate in this Spirit Night at Loveland Coffee!
Social Media Contest!
Remember to like and follow #irmostrong5k. Race registrants, post a picture of you or a group with Irmo Strong t-shirts #irmostrong5k and you will automatically be entered. Winner will receive gift certificates and items from from Irmo businesses. Contest runs from 4/1- 4/17 at 11:59pm. (note: you may have to make your post "public" for #irmostrong5k to view it.)
Also, a big shout out and THANK YOU to our sponsors Midlands Family Chiropractic and Fully Promoted of Columbia SC for their support! https://midlandsfamilychiropractic.com/
District Family Community Resource Fair
NEXT WEEK: #LexRich5Schools is hosting a Community Resource Fair on March 29
at IHS from 5-7 p.m. The free event is for families in the district and features info. about resources/services available for families of students w/ disabilities. More: https://bit.ly/3HNiblp.
Alumna crowned Miss Capital City 2022
Congratulations to alumna Callie Farrell, recently crowned Miss Capital City 2022! While at IHS, Callie was very active in student government and was the James F. Byrnes Society Inductee from the Student Council Coalition in 2018. In 2020, Callie was crowned Miss Gamecock at the UofSC. While at IHS, she was very active in student spirit events and has remained very active in supporting her community through multiple, meaningful service projects.
Congratulations, Callie!
Alumna scores first goal for new professional women's soccer team
Thank you!
Irmo High School is full of "Heart Work" moments happening around our school daily. Do you know a faculty or staff member who makes a difference in your family or school experience?
Submit a recognition here: http://bit.ly/D5HeartWork
School Counseling Information
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
SC Business Week
South Carolina Business Week is the premier youth program of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The timely and customized curriculum encourages participants to excel as individuals while becoming integral team players. Apply at : http://scbusinessweek.com
Magnet Information
International Baccalaureate Newsletter
You're invited to read and see the photos in the Feb/March IB Community Newsletter and learn more here: https://www.smore.com/06aem.
Athletics
Fear The Sting website
Irmo Girls Soccer Wins
Irmo Softball News
Irmo JV softball only needed three innings to dispose of the Cavaliers Tuesday night at the Irmo field! The Yellow Jackets scored 5, 3, and 4 to notch the victory 12-1.
Irmo Baseball News
Congratulations on the win against RNE!
Baseball B-Team 3-1-1
IYJC Athletic Scholarship Application is Available!
All senior varsity athletes are encouraged to apply!
This year, there are three levels of scholarships: $1000, $500, and $250. The deadline for the applications is March 31st.
Previously Published Information:
Parent Portal
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJo2GggI-qK6yP-HJurP1-HBiT62_V8oUCeXvBpX6Nk/edit
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, April 4, 2022
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.
March Scholarship List
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
UofSC Moore School of Business Power Forward Conference
The Darla Moore School of Business Office of Diversity & Inclusion is hosting its first Power Forward Conference virtually on Saturday, April 2 from 10 am - 2pm for high school students across the state.
This free virtual conference is designed to be highly informative and engaging and will feature panel sessions and speakers discussing topics ranging from e-sports and entrepreneurship to applying for college and receiving financial aid awards. Students will hear from current college students, industry experts, and our keynote speaker, Eric Tatum, Manager of Federal Energy Solutions at Dominion Energy.
All students who register before March 20th will receive a pre-conference packet filled with fun prizes! As an added bonus we are providing two special incentives for all students that attend and actively engage throughout the conference; a post-conference thank you gift and a chance to be entered into a drawing to win a signed basketball from UofSC Women’s Basketball Coach, Dawn Staley!
Learn more and register at https://sc.edu/.../diversity.../power_forward/conference.php
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
- Students and Families are invited to submit photos for the yearbook! 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 using this link and use access code irmo.
- You can order your 2022 yearbook online!
- Visit www.yearbookforever.com to place an ad or order.
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.
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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