2. PRESENTED BY THE IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT 2014 8th Grade Family Night Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2018!

3. TONIGHT’S AGENDA Counseling program information Basics of 9 th grade registration Registration Materials The Block Schedule Required Subjects Minimum/Maximum Credits Additional Information Graduation & college preparatory requirements Transition to high school Getting involved Resources, dates and next steps Questions???

4. COUNSELING PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Academic, Personal/Social & Career Course Request Conference for 9 th Grade  April 30 or May 1 Link Crew Orientation Freshman Year  90-Minute Guidance Lesson Sophomore Year  High School Planning Conference Junior Year  90-Minute Guidance Lesson Junior and Senior Year  Additional Activities and Seminars “TA IN TEN”

5. Counseling & Teacher Advisement IHS Counselors  Ms. Confrey M.A, M.F.T., P.P.S.  Ms. Davis M.A., P.P.S.  Mrs. Jacobs M.S., P.P.S.  Mrs. Klamberg M.A., P.P.S. Four Advisement Units Advisor + Counselor= Strong Support System!

6. For Your Information…….  IHS ENROLLMENT  -Enrollment Conference with IHS Advisor April 30 or May 1 (plan ahead for parking and time to complete enrollment process) -Conference appointment information on packet envelope -9 th grade enrollment based on: a) 7 th grade CST scores b) 8 th grade performance c) 8 th grade TEACHER recommendations d) Algebra Readiness test results (where tested)  BRING TO ENROLLMENT CONFERENCE/ TA APPOINTMENT… -Course Request Packet with Course Request Worksheet (page 7) filled out (Please use pencil on the worksheet) -Athletics Interest form, if applicable, and Student Health Inventory filled out  STUDENTS NEW TO IRVINE OR ARRIVING FROM PRIVATE SCHOOLS -Contact Sylvia Howard, Counseling Secretary, at 936-7003

7. 9 th Grade Course Request Packet Important telephone numbers Bell/Block schedule info. Required and elective courses and course sequencing info. “No Cut” vs. “Cut” Sports 9 th grade course list Required course info. and Course Planner FAQ, elective course selection tips Also in your envelope: Elective Options booklet Athletics interest form Student Health Inventory PTSA flyer SPUR Shop Special flyer

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11. Solid Block: Class Meets Every Day Alternating Block: Class Meets Every-Other Day The Block Schedule Period 1 – 8-9:30 TA – MWF 9:35-9:45 Tutorial – T/Th 9:35-9:45 Period 2 - 10-11:30 Lunch – 11:30-12:10 Period 3 – 12:15-1:45 Period 4 – 1:55-3:25 *Bell schedule may vary. Visit irvinehigh.org for more information. FALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTER A-DAYB-DAYA-DAYB-DAY 1 English (10 credits)Foreign Language (10 credits) 2 Math (5 credits) Visual Arts (5 credits) Science (5 credits) Homework Lab (No credit) 3 Science (5 credits) Elective (5 credits) PE (5 credits) Visual Arts (5 credits) 4 Fall Sport (10 credits) Open Period (Dismissed at 1:45pm) Math (5 credits)

12. SOME BASICS Required 9 th Grade Subjects:  English  Mathematics  Science  P. E.

13. For Your Information…….  Required Credits: ALL Freshmen must be enrolled in 60 credits, including: - Recommended academics - Freshman PE / Team Sports - Electives  Additional credits may be selected from: -The OPEN ENROLLMENT courses, listed in the right- hand column of the Course List (page 6) in the Incoming 9 th Grade Course Request Packet.

15. Physical Education  Freshman Co-ed P.E.  Team Sports - by season, cut vs. non-cut Incoming 9 th graders may initially enroll in “non-cut” sports, but can also try out for “cut”-sports. If a student makes the team of a “cut”-sport, their schedule will be adjusted at a later date. Refer to page 6 of the 9 th Grade Course Request Packet and the green Athletic Interest Form. (Please consider carefully the time and energy commitment involved in athletic competition.)

16. Electives Performing Arts Tech Education English Electives Social Science Visual ArtForeign Language Health (Spanish, French, Korean) NOTE: Be sure to check the I.H.S. Program of Studies online at www.irvinehigh.org for prerequisites and course descriptions. Students must be enrolled in Algebra 1C/D or higher to enroll in Foreign Language. www.irvinehigh.org See the “Incoming 9 th Grade Course Request Packet” and “IHS Elective Options” booklet for electives in:

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18. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 215 CREDITS -DIPLOMA -COLLEGE PREPARATORY SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS PASS CAHSEE – ENGLISH AND MATH REFER TO PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR DETAILS www.irvinehigh.org

19. Minimum Graduation Subject Requirements Minimum Graduation Subject Requirements Minimum College/Graduation Subject Requirements CSU/UC 40 CreditsEnglish 20 CreditsMath (must include Algebra 1) 20 CreditsScience 10 CreditsWorld History 10 CreditsUS History 10 CreditsPolitical Economy 10 Credits Visual/Performing Arts/Career Tech 20 CreditsPhysical Education 5 CreditsHealth 70 CreditsElectives = 215 Credits Diploma vs. 4-Year College Requirements Note: CSU/UC requirements must be met with University of California “a-g” subject; see page 11 of the IHS 2014/15 Program of Studies. Requirements for private colleges may vary from school to school. 40 CreditsEnglish 30 Credits Math (must include Algebra 2) 20 CreditsLaboratory Science 10 CreditsWorld History 10 CreditsUS History 10 Credits Political Economy 20 CreditsLOTE and 10 CreditsVisual/Performing Art 20 CreditsPhysical Education 5 CreditsHealth 40 CreditsElectives = 215 Credits (150 CP)

20. “A great college isn’t the one with the most famous name. It’s the place where a young person embarking on the glorious journey of life can find happiness, community, a sense of purpose and ultimately his own unique path to succeed. Ivy not required.” -Paul Kanarek

21. Why Does 9 th Grade Count? Foundation year Habits are formed Knowledge is gained Confidence grows Relationships change Goals are considered Teacher recommendations

22. Successful Academic Planning Have good daily attendance Use your planner Establish study skills Prep for exams Do “your” best work Monitor your progress (www.my.iusd.org)www.my.iusd.org Consider extracurricular involvement Get to know your counselor Visit the LIFE Center READ!!!

23. For Your Information…….  ACTIVITIES Fine Arts program Athletics Technology LINK Crew Club membership Leadership opportunities  SUMMER ACTIVITIES Sports Camps (information available @ IHS on April 30-May 1) Summer School (information available online now) Community Service – Keep a log of hours! READING – Summer Reading recommended

24. Irvine High School Website - Resources

25. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  For more information, please see the following sites and links: www.iusd.orgwww.iusd.org – links to the District Calendar, District- wide events notices, health services information, etc. www.MyIUSD.org – parent and student portal account set-up; information about student’s attendance, grades, assignments, etc. Also accessible through the ‘Parent Resources’ link on the District web page or IHS website.www.MyIUSD.org (Check Portal for 8 th grade Teacher Recommendations!)

26. IMPORTANT DATES  Coffee with Principal Colunga – May 31, 9:00-10:00am. More information to come.  Summer School Registration – April 7 – May 2 Application/Information at www.irvinehigh.orgwww.irvinehigh.org  Summer School – June 30-August 8  Freshman Vaquero Roundup – August 26 (a.m.)  Freshman Orientation – August 27 (a.m.)  School Starts – September 2 * On-line Registration forms will be available @ www.irvinehigh.org in early August.www.irvinehigh.org

27. Next Steps… Review materials received at Family Night Locate day and time of your Advisement Appointment on your manila envelope Check Parent Portal for recommended courses Use the course request worksheet to select requested courses for next year Complete the Health Inventory Attend your course request meeting April 30 th or May 1 st with your completed Health Inventory and Course Request Worksheet Summer – Complete re-registration online Summer – Attend Freshman Vaquero Roundup and Link Crew Orientation

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