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

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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

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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

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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 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 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.

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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.

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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

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Science: _________________________ _______

Math: ___________________________ _______

PE: ________Frosh PE____________ __10___

Total Required Course Credits _______

ELECTIVE COURSES: enter your elective choices

Credits

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Total Number of Credits _______

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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 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

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