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IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
41800 Blacow Road
Fremont, CA 94538 | |
Principal
Sarah Smoot
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Vice Principal
Bob Moran
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Asst. Principal 9 & 11
Jana Holmes
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Asst. Principal 10 & 12
Kristina Palos
School SecretaryDonna Hartigan
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Counselors
A-G
Leticia Velazco
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H-O
Coming Soon
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P-Z
Veronic Serrano
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510-656-5711
Fax
510-623-9805
Fremont Unified School District
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Reminders from the Attendance Office If your student is absent or will be absent from school please provide the following information in a note or a phone call to the attendance office; ¨ Student's last name ¨ Date of Absence ¨ Reason for Absence Only parents or guardians who have a signature on the student emergency card are authorized to sign absence notes. Students are not to leave campus during class time without receiving an "Off-The Grounds" pass from the attendance office. Students can obtain passes from the attendance office prior to the start of the school day with a note from their parent/guardian. I.H.S. Attendance Clerks: Stacy Yin (A-G) x46472 Dana Kleinsasser (H-O) x46460 Sharon Flores (P-Z) x46315 |
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Principal's Message
Welcome from your New Principal, Sarah Smoot
Dear Member of the Irvington Community,
I am please to welcome you to the 2011-2012 school year. The beginning of a new school year often brings excitement about new teachers, new friends, and a hopes for a new start . It can also often bring anxiety and nervousness about the unknown and unexpected. There is no better way to embark upon your journey into a new school year than on the Viking ship! We are here to support you on your journey through this school year.
As is often the case, you and your student will see new faces in our classrooms and in the office. You will also see some changes in positions. We are excited about the teachers and staff we have brought back, the changes in leadership, and the new members of the crew who will continue on this journey with us.
Despite the changes, our committment to your child will continue. The staff, teachers, and administration at Irvington High School will support your students as they journey through the rough seas of high school. We encourage you to reach out to your teachers, counselors, and administators whenever you need it. Our doors are open.
For the 2011-2012 school year, we will continue to build on the recent successes we have had. The staff and teachers have put in hundreds of hours outside of school to improve your child's experience and academic performance here at Irvington. This year, as a school community, we will continue that effort by examining our classrooms, and exploring ways to help your child become more interested in learning. We will look for strategies to make learning easier for all students, from special education to Advanced Placement.
In addition I am personally committed to improving communication between the Irvington community and the school. We will be using our phone system more often to reach out to you, and have adopted this on-line newsletter provider to communicate with Irvington families more frequently, to keep you informed. You can follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/IHSPrincipal .
As a graduate of Fremont schools, I am committed to Fremont and the Irvington community. I am excited about taking on this role and working with families, businesses, and community members to keep our school moving forward.
I am looking forward to a great year. Please don't hesistate to contact me anytime. ssmoot@fremont.k12.ca.us or 510-687-6486.
Sarah Smoot |
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IRVINGTON GOES PAPERLESS WITH A NEW PROCESS FOR MAZE DAYS |
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Attention Parents;This August we will be sending a small mailing to students' homes giving directions to logon to our school website (www.irvington.org) and review the MAZE day forms. There will be one form to download, print and sign off that you and your student have read all the necessary forms for the start of the school year. |
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So during MAZE we will be collecting only this one signature page for school forms. If for some reason you are not able to access a computer we will have packets available in the main office for you to pick up. This consolidation of forms will gives us some needed cost savings.We appreciate your assistance with this new procedure. If you have any questions please contact us at 510-656-5711. |
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Maze Days
Welcome back for 2011-2012! New and returning Irvington High students will participate in the annual "Maze Days" on TUESDAY, August 23; WEDNESDAY, August 24; and THURSDAY, August 25. Students are asked to report by grade level, according to birth month as indicated in the schedule on the right side of this page.
Please note that Seniors attend Maze on TUESDAY. Juniors and Sophomores attend their Maze on Wednesday, and Freshmen attend Maze on Thursday.
This year we're going paperless. In an effort to conserve paper and money we have set up all the necessary registration forms for MAZE on line.
At the Maze, class schedules and ID cards will be distributed, and yearbook pictures will be taken. Students will also have the opportunity to select hall lockers, and purchase other items listed on the web store page.Please note: Yearbook pictures are taken on Maze day for grades 9-11. These photos are also used for Student I.D. cards. Senior portraits are take at Creative Imaging.
This year, students will enter the Maze through the Cafeteria (at the back of the school). Once student identification photos have been taken in the Cafeteria, students will be released to turn in the parent signature form, submit PTSA and Booster membership forms, Grad Night form and pick up their class schedules, purchase items at the Student Store, and to participate in other Maze activities. Reminder, students who have not submitted proof of the Tdap immunization will not be able to pick up class schedules.
Students who are unable to attend the Maze MUST check in beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the first day of school, August 31, in the IHS Library with all completed emergency card and Parent Signature form in order to receive a class schedule and attend school. Please note that students will NOT be permitted to enter classes on the first day of school -Wednesday, August 31- without a class schedule. Also, students who misplace their class schedules should also report to the library.
THE FOLLOWING FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT MAZE FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE THEIR SCHEDULES AND ATTEND SCHOOL:
1) Emergency Card
2) Proof of Tdap Immunization
3)Walk-Through Registration Page
4) Locker Agreement/Registration form
5) PTSA Membership Form
6) Athletic Boosters Membership form
Log on to www.irvington.org for registration forms and informationPackets available in the main office if you don't have access to the on-line forms.
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PTSA Welcome Letter
Before I talk about the future, I would first like to acknowledge the past and thank the 2010-11 PTSA team for their good work. I would especially like to thank Ms. Valerie Stewart whose tireless effort throughout the entire year have helped the PTSA come this far. I am thoroughly indebted to her for all the accomplishments that she andher team have done and I feel honored and consider it my privilege to serve the school and our community in this capacity; the best way to show this indebtedness is to continue the good work.
The PTSA team for 2011-12 will continue to raise the bar and work off of the momentum generated by past teams. With the help of the community, Irvington High School can become an even better school even in the tough economic times we find ourselves in. To give everyone an idea of what I had in mind, I have compiled a list of some goals that I would like to achieve as your 2011-2012 PTSA President.
· Higher Membership
· More Funds
· Better Communication
· Improved PTSA Webpage
· Informative Association Meetings
· Appreciation for Diversity and Inclusiveness
This new PTSA will not only be bigger and better, but more organized. With the enhanced webpage, anyone in the IHS community will have access to important resources. As the PTSA becomes more diverse, every viewpoint will be able to be considered. And as more funds are raised, the PTSA will be able to sponsor even more activities for the students. However, as the name indicates, the parents, teachers and the students will need to share the same vision for this PTSA to be successful. This is why I call on you, the community, to get involved and make 2011-2012 the best year yet.
Thank You and Go Vikings,
Ujjwala Gadgil
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SIGN UP EARLY FOR GRAD NIGHT!!
GRAD Night 2012 |
Washington On WheelsThe WOW Van is Coming to The Washington on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Health Clinic will be available at the following Fremont schools during August. The WOW Van will be providing the whooping cough vaccination at no cost. Kennedy High School August 8, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM August 24, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM American High School August 25, 2011 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Centerville Jr. High August 26, 2011 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM The Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic (W.O.W.) is a mobile medical unit providing quality health care services primarily to uninsured and underserved District residents. For more information please visit: http://www.whhs.com/wow Fremont Schools! |
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IHS BELL SCHEDULE 2011-2012
Regular 6 period day
9/1-9/19, and M, T, F thru June with exceptions
Period 1 8:00-8:53
Period 2 8:58-9:51
Break 9:51-9:56
Advisory 10:01-10:33
Period 3 10:38-11:31
Period 4 11:36-12:29
Lunch 12:29-1:09
Period 5 1:14-2:07
Period 6 2:12-3:05
*Dbl Block day-Wed, Thur
Beginning Week of Sept. 19
Period 1W,2TH 8:35-10:10
Break/Lunch 10:10-10:15
Advisory 10:20-11:05
Period 3W, 4Th 11:10-12:45
Lunch 12:45-1:25
Period 5W, 6Th 1:30-3:05
Minimum Day Schedule
8/31, 12/21, and 6/14/2012
Period 1 8:00-8:35
Period 2 8:40-9:15
Period 3 9:20-9:55
Lunch 9:55-10:25
Period 4 10:30-11:05
Period 5 11:10-11:45
Period 6 11:50-12:25
Regular Assembly Schedule
9/16, 10/14, 2/10, 3/9 & 5/25
Period 1 8:00-8:45
Period 2 8:50-9:35
Break 9:35-9:40
Advisory 9:45-10:15
Period 3 10:20-11:05
Period 4 11:10-11:55
Period 5 12:00-12:45
Lunch 12:45-1:25
Period 6 1:30-2:15
Assembly 2:20-3:03
Elections Assembly 02/24/12
Period 1 8:00-8:45
Period 2 8:50-10:35
Break 10:35-10:40
Advisory 10:45-11:05
Period 3 11:10-11:55
Period 4 12:00-12:45
Lunch 12:45-1:25
Period 5 1:30-2:15
Period 6 2:20-3:05
Semester Finals Schedule
January 25, 26, 27 & June 11, 12, 13
Final 1 8:00-10:04
Break 10:04-10:24
Final 2 10:29-12:33
Exit Exam Schedule
March 13-16, 2012
8:00-3:05
QUEST Days
Wed., May 23 and Thurs. May 24, 2012
Period 1W/2Th 8:00-9:10
Period 3W/4Th 9:15-10:25
Break/Lunch 10:25-10:55
Period 5W/6Th 11:00-12:20
STAR Test Schedule
Dates TBA
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FUSD BUSING INFORMATION
For District School Bus Riders Bus Fee Letter Bus Fees ________________________________________ A/C TRANSIT BUSING INFORMATION www.actransit.org |
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On August 31 at 12:45 parking spots will be "auctioned off" to Juniors, Seniors, and Staff wishing to own a parking spot for the entire school year. The bidding for some parking spots will start as low as $20. Auction winners will have the opportunity to paint their purchased spots. Irvington will supply all the necessary painting materials. The date and time of the painting session will be announced at the auction.
The Parking Lot Auction is being held to help raise money for the Visual and Performing Arts Programs. It has become a fun tradition in which money is raised for a good cause. Not to mention that winners are given an opportunity to express their individuality. Irvington is designated the Arts Magnet school for FUSD yet the Visual and Performing Art departments at Irvington are considerably underfunded.
All auction winners must pay for the parking spot on the day of the auction. Checks are accepted.
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Parent Representatives needed
I.H.S Site Council
This council consists of school Administrators, teachers, students, other school staff as well as parent representative. The council oversees the development of the School Based Coordinated Plan, acts as an advisory board in the development of school-wide policies and procedures, and provides input and approval for the budget expenditures regarding lottery allocations, EL funds, and other monies. Meetings are held once every other month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. If you are able to participate please contact the school secretary,
Donna Hartigan, at x46452 no later than August 24th.
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FUSD Lunch Prices
Elementary School $2.75
Jr. and Sr. High $3.25
Breakfast prices :
Elementary School $1.75
Jr. Sr. High $2.25
For more information on school lunch program please visit:
http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us//Domain/82 |
Join us at
Back to School Night!
¨ Meet teachers and staff
¨ Visit Classrooms
¨ Join PTSA and Boosters
¨ And more!
Thursday, September 22
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Beginning in the Valhalla Theatre |
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS
WEDNESDAY,
August 31
Students will follow a Minimum Day bell. Students will attend school from 8:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. |
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GYM UNIFORMS
The required gym uniform includes socks, athletic shoes, Irvington royal blue shorts, and an Irvington light gray t-shirt with a Viking logo. Students may opt to wear their Horner P.E. uniforms. Emergency "loaner" uniforms will be available three times per quarter.
The shorts and shirt are sold only at I.H.S. and can be purchased for the first few days of school for $25 for the set (shirt and pants). Or purchase separately at $15.00 for each items. Also all students must buy school issued locks for their gym lockers. Locks are $5.00 available the first few days of school or through www.irvington.org, click on webstore link.
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IMPORTANT
STUDENT LOCKER NOTICE
Lockers may be reserved when students attend MAZE Day as follows:
1) Locate an empty locker
2) Lock the door with a padlock
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3) Complete and submit a yellow locker registration cards (available at MAZE) and submit to the Campus Supervisor with parents signature
NOTE: Any lock that is placed on a locker prior to August 24 is subject to removal.
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If you see any errors in this email, please contact Donna Hartigan at dhartigan@fremont.k12.ca.us.
Sincerely,
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Sarah Smoot
Irvington High School |
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