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Dear Parents/Guardians and members of the Class of 2014,
Welcome to Irvine High School!
In this orientation packet, there is useful information to assist both parents
and students in preparing for high school. You will find important dates to
put on your calendar, a sample freshman program to help you and your stu-
dent select courses, and information about course offerings in each subject
area. The complete listing of courses, including descriptions and prerequi-
sites, is in the Program of Studies on the Irvine High School website at
http://irvinehigh.org. In the Program of Studies, you will find information
on our school-wide programs including: counseling, Link Crew, the Life
Center, the library, academic policies, grading procedures, the college pre-
paratory and honors programs, and requirements for graduation.
The last pages are important forms that you will need to complete for regis-
tration and course enrollment: Course request form, Athletics form, and
the Student Health Inventory form. Each student must bring these com-
pleted forms to his or her enrollment appointment on May 5th or 6th.
On Thursday, August 26th, in our game gym the Irvine High School Link
Crew will be hosting an orientation from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 1:30
p.m. for all incoming freshmen. Please be sure to have your student attend
this event. Lunch will be served! Freshmen will learn how to get connected
to school, meet new people, and come to understand ―the Vaquero Way.‖
The morning will include a tour of the campus. Each freshman will meet
his/her Link Leader who will guide them through the first year of high
school. Your student will be receiving communication from a Link Leader
prior to August 26th.
We look forward to developing a four year partnership with you and your
student.
Sincerely,
Monica Colunga, Principal
Irvine High School Incoming Ninth Grade Orientation Packet
APRIL 2010
Registration Information 2
Sample Programs 2
English and Math 3
Science, Foreign Lang. 4
Social Science, Tech. Ed 4
Fine and Performing Arts 5
P.E. and Sports 5
Course List 6
Course Selection Sheet 7
Freq. Asked Questions 8
Summer Reading List 8
IHS Athletics Sheet 9
Health Inventory Sheet 11
Course Request Contract Ins.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Activities 936-7160
Athletics 936-7140
Attendance 936-7001
Counseling 936-7003
Health Office 936-7010
Library 936-7115
Instr. Music 936-7138
Switchboard 936-7000
Vocal Music 936-7135
Monica Colunga Principal
Samantha Doss Asst. Principal
Harry Meader Asst. Principal
Mark Miller Asst. Principal
Allison Robbins Psychologist
Judi Confrey Counselor
Linda Davis Counselor
Connie Jacobs Counselor
Amy Klamberg Counselor
Michelle Trapp Project Success/
Counselor
I.H.S. —
Integrity
Honor yourself and others
Social Responsibility
Important Dates:
* Summer School—June 28th to August 6th
* 2010-11 Freshmen Registration— Aug. 25th
* Link Crew Freshmen Orientation—Aug. 26th
* School Begins— September 2, 2010
P AGE 2
Final Summer Packet All Irvine High School students receive a final summer registration packet in Au-
gust. Included in this packet will be the freshmen registration dates and important forms to complete.
Sample Freshmen Program See the sample schedule below. There are two semesters each year.
Each semester is divided into A days and B days. Solid block classes meet on A and B days. Alternating block
classes meet on either A or B days. Alternating block classes are worth 5 credits; solid block classes are worth 10
credits. With the exception of seniors, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 30 credits per semester.
Course Enrollment – takes place at Irvine High School
Academic course enrollment is based on 8th grade teacher recommendations, as well as the student’s
standardized test scores. Course enrollment will take place by appointment at Irvine High School on May 5th
and 6th. We hope that parents are able to attend their son or daughter’s 9th grade enrollment appointment.
However if a parent is unable to attend, the student should keep his or her appointment to meet with their High
School Teacher Advisor and enroll for next year’s classes. In selecting classes, you are creating a contract with
the school committing to the courses you request. Changes to these requests will only be allowed for reasons
as listed on the Course Contract which will be completed during the enrollment conference at Irvine High
School.
Bell Schedule and Block System
The Irvine High School Bell Schedule and Block System are unique. Irvine High School has four periods per
day and each period is 90 minutes long. The daily bell schedule is as follows:
8:00 AM 9:30 AM First Period
9:35 AM 9:45 AM Teacher Advisement – ―TA‖ meets 3 times weekly on M, W & F
Tutorial - Tutorial is available 2 times weekly on T & Th
10:00 AM 11:30 AM Second Period
11:30 AM 12:10 PM Lunch
12:15 PM 1:45 PM Third Period
1:55 PM 3:25 PM Fourth Period
The school day is organized into four ninety-minute blocks. Students have the opportunity to take some classes in solid blocks and others in alternating blocks. Solid block classes meet every day for a semester, earning 10 credits. Alternating block classes meet every other day for a semester and earn 5 credits. The aca-demic year is comprised of two semesters. For example, students may be enrolled in English and Foreign Lan-guage in one semester and be enrolled in Social Science and Math in the other. A full academic load requires students to be enrolled in a minimum of three blocks each day. One or two additional blocks may be available for enrichment, additional electives, or athletics.
Sample Schedule
Fall Schedule Spring Schedule
Period A Day B Day
1 English
2 PE Elective
3 Elective Science
4 Open Open
Period A Day B Day
1 Math
2 Science Homework Lab
3 Foreign Lang
4 Team Sport
English and English Language Development (ELD) The minimum requirements for high
school graduation include completion of four years of English and passing the California High School Exit
Examination (CAHSEE) in language arts and mathematics. Students planning for enrollment in a four-year
college or university are to complete four years of College Preparatory English. Students who are English
Language Learners are enrolled in English Language Development and Sheltered courses based on the results
of CELDT and Stanford Reading assessment scores in reading and writing skills.
College Preparatory Sequence
Criteria: For students who score at or above grade level on the CAT 6 test.
ECL World Lit & Comp American Lit & Comp British Lit & Comp
Honors Sequence
Criteria: For students who scored in the 85%ile or higher in both Reading and Language on the 7th grade
CAT 6 test, or a score of ―5‖ in English Language Arts (ELA) on the California Standards Test, and
who have excellent study habits.
H American Lit & Comp ** H British Lit & Comp AP English Language AP English Lit
High School Graduation English Sequence
Criteria: For students reading two years below grade level based on the CAT 6 test.
English Essentials I ** English Essentials II English Elective English Elective
ELD Sequence
ELD II / ELA 1 (SH) ELD III High School Graduation Sequence or College Prep.Sequence
IRVINE H IGH SCHOOL P AGE 3
Mathematics The minimum requirements for high school graduation include: completion of
Algebra 1, a minimum of 20 credits in mathematics, and passing the California High School Exit
Examination (CAHSEE) in mathematics and language arts.
College Preparatory Math Sequence (Minimum 3 years. Must include Algebra 2)
Preparing students for most four year colleges and universities
Criteria: For students who complete 8th grade Pre-Algebra with an ―A‖ or ―B‖ or Math 8 with an ―A‖
and pass the Algebra Readiness Test*; also students who receive a grade of ―C‖ in Algebra 1 in
8th grade. *Not all Middle Schools administer the Algebra Readiness Test.
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 College Algebra
Criteria: For students who receive a grade of ―B‖ in Algebra 1 in 8th grade.
Geometry Algebra 2 College Algebra
High School Graduation Math Sequence
This prepares students to meet the minimum high school graduation requirements.
A minimum of 20 credits in math, including 10 credits of Algebra, is required for graduation.
Algebra 1AB/CD (Solid Block for two semesters)
-or- Basic Algebra AB/CD (Alternating Block for two years– non-College Prep)
Honors Math Sequence
College Preparatory sequence preparing students for selective universities.
Criteria: For students who complete 8th grade Algebra with a ―A‖ or better
H Geometry H Algebra 2/Trig H Pre Calculus Calculus and / or AP Statistics
Sequence of Courses There are a variety of options for 9th grade students. Academic course
enrollment is based on the student’s 8th grade teacher recommendations and standardized test scores. The
flow charts show the possible sequences of courses that students take in each subject area during their four
years of high school. Also included are the minimum requirements for high school graduation in each
subject area. Parents and students should consult the Program of Studies for course descriptions and pre-
requisites.
English Electives:
Beginning Journalism
Speech & Debate
P AGE 4
Business & Technical Education— Freshmen Electives Welding Technology
Video Production A & B Career Exploration and Computer Applications
Keyboarding Architectural Design 1
Beg. Website Design & Management
Science The minimum requirements for high school graduation include completion of two years of science.
Students planning for enrollment in a four year college or university should complete a minimum of three years of
science. Students planning on a major of science or math are recommended to complete four or more science
courses. There are a variety of elective courses available to students who have completed the required science
sequence; please consult the Program of Studies for course descriptions and prerequisites.
College Preparatory and Honors Science Sequence
Criteria: Students concurrently enrolled in Algebra I or Algebra 1AB/CD must take Geophysical Science.
Students who have completed or are concurrently enrolled in Geometry may take Biology. This year-
long academic elective is strongly recommended for eligible students. Students opting to not take
Biology must take Geophysical Science A/B.
Geophysical Science (9th Grade) Biology Chemistry Physics
Or
Biology (9th Grade) Chemistry Physics/AP Bio/AP Chem/Advanced Pre-Med I & II
AP Physics/AP Bio/AP Chem/Advanced Pre-Med I & II
High School Graduation Science Sequence
Geophysical Science (9th Grade) Life Science (10th grade) Consumer Chemistry
(Exceptions to the above sequence may be recommended for English Language Learners.)
Foreign Language Electives Foreign language is recommended for students who earn ―C‖ or better
grade in English and who already have developed good study habits. Admission to a University of
California or California State University campus requires a minimum completion of two years of the same
language. Completion of three or four years of a language is recommended. Course enrollment is based on
the student’s 8th grade English or Foreign Language teacher recommendation and grade.
French 1 French 2 French 3 H French 4 AP French
Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 H Spanish 4 AP Spanish
Korean 1 Korean 2 Korean 3 Korean 4 H Korean 5
Social Science The minimum requirements for high school graduation include completion of Modern
World History in the 10th grade, US History in the 11th grade, and Economics and American Government in
the 12th grade. Ninth grade students who have room in their schedule, and who are planning to attend a four
year college or university, may enroll in Global Studies, a college preparatory elective. There are a variety of
elective courses available for students after 9th grade, including: AP European History, Psychology, Adult
Living and Honors Comparative Religions. Sheltered courses are available for English Language Learners.
College Preparatory
All students may enroll in Global Studies, except those qualified for Honors Modern World History. Global Studies is not required.
Global Studies Modern World History US History Political Economy
Honors Sequence
Criteria: For students who score at the 85%ile or above in both Reading and Language on the 7th grade
CAT 6 test or a ―5‖ in ELA on the CST (see guidelines for ―English‖, previous page. Students must
also possess excellent study habits and organizational skills.
H Modern World History AP European History AP US History AP American Government
High School Graduation Sequence
Modern World History (10th grade) US History (11th grade) Political Economy (12th grade)
Fine and Performing Arts—Freshman Electives
Art
Introduction to Art Multicultural Art Ceramics
Instrumental Music
Beginning Instruments +Percussion ensemble Guitar
*Concert Band *String Orchestra Piano
+Symphonic Band +Symphonic Orchestra +Jazz Ensemble
*Marching Band (see note below regarding Marching Band)
Marching Band Camp will be held August 18-19 (8:30am-12:00pm), and August 20, 23-26 (8:30 am –3:30pm). Please contact Derek
Venlet at 949/936-7139 for questions regarding Band and Color Guard Camp. ALthough Marching Band fulfills
physical education credit, 9th grade Marching Band Students must also be concurrently enrolled in either Frosh PE or
a Fall Team Sport. They must also register for Spring Semester Frosh PE or a Spring Team Sport. Preview concert—
Aug. 26th at 6:00pm.
Color Guard
Color Guard Clinics are May 17-20, 2010 @ Irvine High. Meet at amphitheater from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Auditions are
May 21, 2010 @ Irvine High. Meet at amphitheater at 4:00pm. Contact Michelle Caunca at 949.683.0620 or email
her at [email protected]. For information.
Dance Ensemble
This class is open to all students through competitive tryouts. Dance Ensemble clinics will be held April
26th-29th, Monday—Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm. Auditions for Dance Ensemble and Intermediate Dance
will be on May 1st at 10:00am. (all in the Dance Room). Students will be taught a routine and audition two
at a time. There is info on the IHS-Dance Ensemble webpage where students can download the audition form.
Theater
Creative Drama +Intermediate Drama +Adv. Drama
Vocal Music
Beginning Voice Treble Chorus +Irvine High School Chorale
Bass Chorus +Irvine High School Singers * Appropriate Skill Level
+ Audition or teacher recommendation required
Physical Education and Sports California law requires 9th grade students to take physical education both semesters.
Non-athletes will take Frosh PE in the Fall and Spring semesters. PE classes are Alternating Block-
classes.
Athletes in Fall sports must register for that sport and Frosh PE for Spring. Athletes in Spring sports
must register for that sport and Frosh PE in Fall.
Athletes interested in trying out for team sports must register for Frosh PE in Fall and Spring.
Schedule changes for athletes will be made when the team rosters are finalized.
P AGE 5 IRVINE H IGH SCHOOL
Fall Sports
Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Girls Golf
Football
Cross Country
Boys Water Polo
Winter Sports
Boys/Girls Basketball
Boys/Girls Soccer
Girls Waterpolo
Wrestling
Spring Sports
Boys Golf
Baseball/Softball
Boys Tennis
Boys Volleyball
Boys Swimming
Spring Sports (cont.)
Track
Girls Swimming
Girls/Boys Lacrosse
Please contact the Athletic Office for summer camp opportunities. Once an athlete makes a team, there is an
athletic fee of $245 each year per athlete.
Irvin
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2010
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P AGE 6
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P AGE 7
Course Worksheet PLEASE NOTE: Placement in English, math, science, social science, and foreign language is determined by the middle school recommendations (which you will receive in the mail before conference time) and CST test scores. All freshmen are required to be enrolled in physical education or a team sport for the entire year.
Instructions: In the REQUIRED COURSES section, enter recommendations made by middle school teachers. In the ELECTIVE COURSES section, enter your elective choices in the or-der of priority and provide alternatives, in the event that original choices are not available. Enter number of credits in the credit column for both required and elective courses (see page
6). Add “Required Courses” credits to “Elective Courses” credits for total number of credits.
REQUIRED COURSES: enter recommendations
Credits
English: _________________________ _______
Science: _________________________ _______
Math: ___________________________ _______
PE: ________Frosh PE____________ __10___
Total Required Course Credits _______
ELECTIVE COURSES: enter your elective choices
Credits
1. ____________________________ _______
2. ____________________________ _______
3. ____________________________ _______
4. ____________________________ _______
5. ____________________________ _______
6. ____________________________ _______
Total Elective Course Credits _______
Total Number of Credits _______
Alternative Electives:
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
Freshmen must be enrolled in a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 70 credits. An 80 credit exception is allowed for students enrolled in any TWO of the following: 1) semester-long team sports or 2) year-long performing arts. Students who are taking French 1 and 2 or Korean 1 and 2 in the same year may also enroll in more than 70 credits.
Students with an open period in their schedule dur-ing first, second, or third period will be assigned a homework lab. Homework lab is a study hall and earns no course credit. Students with no 4th period end their school day at 1:45 pm. Those with a 4th period will end their day at 3:25 pm.
Mandatory Enrollment Forms Please complete the last pages of this packet and the additional forms and have your student bring these to their registration conference.
Student Health Inventory (in this packet)
Irvine High School Athletic Form (in this packet)
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’m taking a class in summer school. Will I need to change my fall schedule?
Possibly. Students who successfully complete a prerequisite course in summer school will have their schedules updated
at the completion of summer school. Students taking summer school at another campus will have an opportunity to re-
quest a change in their fall schedule during the week of summer registration.
Can I request a course change in my schedule?
Students and parents are asked to make course selections carefully. The requests you submit are considered a contract
with the school. Changes will be made on a limited basis during the registration process in August-September. Priority
will be given to student schedules with incorrect courses, duplicate courses, and enrollment in an incorrect number of
credits. Preference changes of period or teacher cannot be accommodated.
Is there still time to sign up for summer school?
Although many classes are full, it may not be too late to sign up and a limited number of classes may be available.
Students and parents are encouraged to stop by the summer school table after your conference.
Do I have to participate in the summer camp program if I’m going to try out for a team sport?
Although summer camps are not required, they are strongly recommended for students interested in team sports. Stu-
dents and parents are encouraged to stop by the summer camp table after your conference.
When will I try out for my sport?
Try-out dates vary depending on the season of the sport. Students and parents are encouraged to stop by the summer
camp table after your conference. For questions about the Irvine High School Athletic Program, Barbie Hinman, ath-
letic secretary can be reached at 949/936-7143 or [email protected].
When will I get my schedule?
2010-11 Registration packets will be available in late July or early August. Students must report on their assigned day
at the end of August to turn in all required information and forms and to have their I.D. photo taken, obtain their locker
assignment and a list of the courses in which they are enrolled.. Families are strongly discouraged from planning a
vacation during the week prior to school beginning.
When will school begin?
September 2nd
Course Selection: You may use the Course Worksheet on page 7 and the list of Elective Options on page 6 to
plan for your conference. Parents and students should work together to choose your courses. During your confer-
ence, you will be able to ask questions and work through any clarifying issues. Placement in English, math, science,
social science, and foreign language is based on middle school teachers recommendations and your standardized test
scores. During conferences, parents and students will be asked to sign a course contract stating:
“After careful consideration of courses available, signatures below indicate approval of courses on this Course Request Contract. We
understand that the School Master Schedule of courses is built upon these requests. We understand that we are selecting courses, not
teachers or periods. Changes to this contract will be limited to availability, meeting of prerequisites, and recommendations.”
Here are a couple of reminders when choosing courses:
Students must enroll in a minimum of 60 credits or a maximum of 70. See list of exceptions for allowing 80 credits .
All Freshmen are required to be enrolled in Physical Education (or a sport) fall and spring semesters.
P AGE 8
SUMMER READING LIST: 2010-2011 I.H.S. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH ESSENTIALS ONE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE BOOKS:
Hope Was Here, Joan Bauer
Out of War, Sara Cameron
Slam!, Walter Dean Myers
ENGLISH LIT AND COMPOSITION Lord of the Flies, William Golding
HON. AMERICAN LITERATURE (9th Grade) * Mythology, Edith Hamilton
* The Odyssey, Homer
* Books from the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, and Matthew
* All are required
Note: Bible books are read for their literary contributions
IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
The athletic program is designed for those students who wish to participate in interscholastic competition. The
California Inter-Scholastic Federation (CIF) directs and coordinates such competition, and all participating schools
comply with its rules and regulations. A student who joins an athletic team is generally scheduled into one period
of athletics during the school day. In addition to this period, the student is required to practice before or after
school with the team, and to attend all scheduled events during the team’s competitive season.
Requirements for Participation
1. Have a ―C‖ grade point average and earn at least 20 credits in new work during the quarter proceeding participation.
(Only 5 of the 20 credits may be P.E. or Athletics)
2. You must have a physical examination, Emergency card, and a signed Athletic code on file at IHS.
3. Once an athlete makes a team, there is an ATHLETIC FEE of $245.00 each year per athlete.
4. Be successful in the team’s tryout procedures.
If your son or daughter is interested in receiving information about a particular sport in the athletic
program, please complete (Print) this form and return with the registration materials.
Student’s Name _______________________________ Home Phone ________________________
Parent’s Name _______________________________ Work Phone ________________________
Street Address _______________________________ City & Zip ________________________
Parent email _______________________________
Athletic Pre-participation Screenings will be given early in June for $25.00. Proceeds go
to IHS athletic fund. A recent physical is required prior to competition.
Please circle the sports in which you have an interest.
You may circle one sport in a given season.
FALL SPORTS
August-November
Football
Boys and Girls
Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Girls Tennis
Boys Water Polo
Girls Golf
WINTER SPORTS
November-February
Girls Water Polo
Boys and Girls
Basketball
Wrestling
Boys and Girls
Soccer
SPRING SPORTS
February-May
Baseball
Softball
Boys Volleyball
Boys Tennis
Boys and Girls
Swimming
Track and Field
Lacrosse
Boys Golf