Irvine High School Incoming Ninth Grade Orientation Packet

Irvine High School Incoming Ninth Grade Orientation Packet APRIL 2010 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 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. 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 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 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 student select courses, and information about course offerings in each subject area. The complete listing of courses, including descriptions and prerequisites, 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 preparatory and honors programs, and requirements for graduation. The last pages are important forms that you will need to complete for registration and course enrollment: Course request form, Athletics form, and the Student Health Inventory form. Each student must bring these completed 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 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 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. Final Summer Packet All Irvine High School students receive a final summer registration packet in August. Included in this packet will be the freshmen registration dates and important forms to complete. 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 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 Tutorial - Tutorial is available 2 times weekly on T & Th 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 academic year is comprised of two semesters. For example, students may be enrolled in English and Foreign Language 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 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. Fall Schedule Sample 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

IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL P AGE 3 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 prerequisites. 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 English Electives: Beginning Journalism Speech & Debate ELD II / ELA 1 (SH) ELD III High School Graduation Sequence or College Prep.Sequence 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 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 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)

P AGE 4 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 yearlong 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) Business & Technical Education Freshmen Electives Political Economy (12th grade) Welding Technology Video Production A & B Career Exploration and Computer Applications Keyboarding Architectural Design 1 Beg. Website Design & Management

IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL P AGE 5 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 mcaunca@uci.edu. 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 Blockclasses. 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. 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.

English Basic English 20 credits Science Basic Science 10 credits Math Basic Algebra 10 credits PE Frosh PE Fall 5 credits Track and Field Q2/S 5/10 credits Girls Waterpolo Wrestling Offseason Irvine High School 2010-2011 9th Grade Course List REQUIRED COURSES (All students placed by teacher recommendation.) CP English 10 credits Honors English 10 credits CP Science 10 credits H Science 10 credits Algebra (2 semesters) 20 credits w/ Tutorial 10 credits Algebra (1 semester) 10 credits Geometry 10 credits Honors Geometry 10 credits Frosh PE Spring 5 credits -OR- Team Sport 10 credits per semester English language Development Eng Lang Dev 2A / 2B 10 credits Eng 1A / 1B(sh) (concur. w/ ELD 2A/2B) 10 credits Eng Lang Dev 3A / 3B 20 credits (All students placed by teacher recommendation.) ELECTIVE COURSES English Beginning Journalism (see prereq.) 10 credits Speech and Debate 5 credits Social Science Global Studies 10 credits H. Modern World History 10 credits (All students placed by teacher recommendation.) Foreign Language French 1 10 credits French 2 10 credits Korean 1 10 credits Korean 2 10 credits Korean 3 10 credits Spanish 1 10 credits Spanish 2 (native speakers see Dept. Chair) 10 credits Spanish 3 10 credits (All students placed by teacher recommendation.) Technology Education Career Exp. & Computer App. 5 credits Keyboarding 5 credits Arch Design 1 5 credits Welding Tech 1 5 credits Welding Tech 2 (See prereq.) 5 credits Video Production A & B 10 credits Beg. Website Design/Mngmt 10 credits Visual Arts Introduction to Art 10 credits Ceramics Fall ** 5 credits Ceramics Spring** 5 credits Multi-Cultural Art Fall ** 5 credits Multi-Cultural Art Spring** 5 credits Non-Departmental Yearbook Fall (See prereq.) 5 credits Yearbook Spring (See prereq.) 5 credits Health 5 credits Performing Arts Guitar 1 Fall** 5 credits Guitar 1 Spring** 5 credits Piano F/S** 5 credits Marching Band (Qtr 1) 2.5 credits Color Guard 10 credits Concert Band **^ 10 credits Concert Orchestra **^ 10 credit Beginning Voice 10 credits Bass Chorus ** 10 credits Treble Chorus ** 10 credits Creative Drama Fall** 5 credits Creative Drama Spring ** 5 credits Music Theory 5 credits Beg. Instruments 10 credits Beg. Dance ^ 10 credits Athletics Cross Country Q1 5 credits Boys Waterpolo Q1/Q2 5 credits each Wrestling Q1/Q2 5 credits each 10 credits each semester Girls Tennis Girls Volleyball Girls Golf Girls Basketball Girls Soccer Pep Squad Softball Girls Swimming Girls Lacrosse Boys Lacrosse Boys Basketball Boys Soccer Baseball Boys Tennis Boys Volleyball Boys Golf Track and Field Boys Swimming Football Q1/Q2/offseason ** 2 semesters of the same fine art meets the UC Visual and Performing Arts requirement. ^ Auditions will be held before the summer for students interested in moving to a higher level performance group. P AGE 6

Course Worksheet P AGE 7 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 order 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 English: Science: Math: PE: _Frosh PE Total Required Course Credits Credits 10 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 during 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. ELECTIVE COURSES: enter your elective choices Credits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Alternative Electives: 1. 2. 3. 6. Total Elective Course Credits Total Number of Credits

P AGE 8 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 request 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. Students 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, athletic secretary can be reached at 949/936-7143 or bhinman@iusd.org. 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 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 (9 th 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 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 conference, 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. 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)

IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS 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 Parent s Name Home Phone Work Phone Street Address City & Zip Parent email 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 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. 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.