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2024-2025�New Family Orientation

IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Welcome PARENTS and STUDENTS!

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AGENDA

  • Who’s Who?
    • SUPPORT STAFF
    • COUNSELING AND TEACHER ADVISEMENT
    • MY COUNSELOR
  • Counseling at Irvine High School
  • Counseling Program at a Glance
  • Graduation & College Preparatory Requirements
  • The Schedule
  • Getting Involved
  • Resources
  • Next Steps

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SUPPORT STAFF

COUNSELORS

  • Sam Davis
  • Amy Klamberg
  • Cheryl Linquiti
  • Kevin O’Connell
  • David Cota

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COLLEGE AND CAREER SPECIALIST

  • Aaron Ruiz

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PROJECT SUCCESS

  • Jasmine Aduna

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

  • Melissa DiScala
  • Obed Olivarria
  • Carol Dygean

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MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

  • Elizabeth Keller
  • Violet Estrada

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ADMINISTRATION

  • Dr. Jeffrey Hernandez, Principal
  • Kelly Molina, AP
  • Chris Nguyen, AP
  • Sue Im, AP

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UPSTAIRS OFFICE STAFF

  • Temi Russell, Counseling Secretary
  • Zeine Charabati, Records
  • Stacie Sloniger, Office Assistant
  • Taylor King, Office Assistant

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IUSD MENTAL HEALTH/WELLNESS SERVICES

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AGENDA

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COUNSELING & TEACHER ADVISEMENT

IHS Counselors

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Sam Davis

Amy Klamberg

Cheryl Linquiti

Kevin O’Connell

David Cota

Jasmine Aduna (Counseling Intern)

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TA (Teacher Advisement) Thursdays 10:00-10:25 AM

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Advisor + Counselor = Strong Support System

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��COUNSELOR AVAILABILITY

  • COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS

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  • WHERE ARE THE COUNSELORS?

STUDENT CENTER BUILDING – UPSTAIRS OFFICE

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  • WHEN ARE COUNSELORS AVAILABLE?

IMMEDIATE PERSONAL/SOCIAL CONCERNS WILL BE SEEN ANYTIME DURING SCHOOL HOURS

BY APPOINTMENT

TUES-FRI BEFORE SCHOOL 8-8:30 AM,

1ST & 2nd PERIODs, 7TH & 8TH PERIODS (Students can only schedule appointments when they don’t have a class.)

WALK INS: Lunch 12:05-12:40

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COUNSELING AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL

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  • ACADEMIC

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  • PERSONAL/SOCIAL

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  • CAREER

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COUNSELING PROGRAM AT A GLANCE�Academic, Personal/Social & Career

  • Link Crew Orientation
  • Freshman Year
    • 90-Minute Counseling Lesson; Begin 4 year plan
  • Sophomore Year
    • High School Planning Conference
  • Junior Year
    • 90-Minute Counseling Lesson; Individual check in for courses during senior year
  • Junior and Senior Year
    • Additional Activities and Seminars
  • “TA”

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GETTING INVOLVED…….

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ACTIVITIES

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    • Fine Arts

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    • Athletics

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    • Technology

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    • LINK Crew

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    • Clubs

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    • Leadership opportunities

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FLEX TIME

  • EVERY TUES, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 10:00-10:25 AM

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  • SIGN UP TO SEE A TEACHER FOR EXTRA ASSISTANCE, QUESTIONS, ETC.

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  • ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  • 215 CREDITS - Class of 2025 & 2026
  • 225 CREDITS - Class of 2027 & 2028

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  • SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS

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REFER TO COURSE OF STUDY FOR DETAILS

Irvine High School Course of Study

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Diploma vs. 4-Year College Requirements�Note: CSU/UC requirements must be met with University of California “a-g” subjects…page 5 of request packet. Requirements for private colleges may vary from school to school.

Minimum Graduation

Subject Requirements

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Minimum College/Graduation Subject Requirements CSU/UC

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  • 40 Credits English
  • 20 Credits Math (must include Math 1)

(C/O 2027 & 2028 - 30 credits including Math 2)

  • 20 Credits Laboratory Science

(C/O 2027 & 2028 - 30 credits)

  • 10 Credits World History
  • 10 Credits US History
  • 5 Credits Government
  • 5 Credits Economics
  • 10 Credits Visual or Performing Arts/CTE/LOTE
  • 20 Credits Physical Education
  • 5 Credits Health
  • 70 Credits Electives (C/O 2027 & 2028 - 60 credits)

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= 215 Credits (C/O 2027 & 2028 - 225 credits)

  • 40 Credits English
  • 30 Credits Math (must include Math 3

or Business Finance)

  • 20 Credits Laboratory Science
  • 10 Credits World History
  • 10 Credits US History
  • 20 Credits LOTE
  • 10 Credits Visual/Performing Art
  • 10 Credits College Prep Electives

(Gov/Econ)

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= 150 College Prep Credits

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IUSD WEB RESOURCES

For more information, please see the following sites and links:

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www.irvinehigh.org – links to IHS web site, activities, staff directory, Counseling

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www.iusd.org – links to the District Calendar, District-wide events notices, health services information, etc.

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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 IUSD web page or IHS website

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IHS WEBSITE RESOURCES

@ihscounseling

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NEXT STEPS…

  • Official transcripts for international students
    • Must be received in a sealed and unopened envelope directly from all schools previously attended.

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  • Students report to 1st Period on Tuesday, August 20 at 8:30 AM. If no 1st period, TA at 10:00AM

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  • Check the IHS website and Parent Portal often
    • Reminder to set up a Parent Portal account!

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  • Wednesday, September 4th – Back-to-School Night

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Schedule Adjustments

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Schedule Adjustments are limited. Counselors will be available in the Student Center before school (8-8:25AM) and during break and lunch to speak with students.

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After the first day of school, please note the following dates and considerations for schedule adjustment requests.

LAST DAY TO REQUEST A CHANGE TO CLASSES: August 23, 2024

LAST DAY TO REQUEST TO ADD A CLASS: August 30, 2024

LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS W/OUT PENALTY: 4th week of the semester (September 13, 2024)

LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS WITH A W ON TRANSCRIPT: Last day of Q1 (October 25, 2024)

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** Students are only able to drop a class during this time if it does not cause them to be under-enrolled or leave a gap in their class periods during the school day.

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Follow @IHSCOUNSELING for updates