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FREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
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IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
41800 Blacow Road
Fremont, CA 94538
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Principal
Sarah Smoot
x46486
Vice Principal
Bob Moran
x46475
Asst. Principal 9 & 11
Cheri Kubina
x46468
Asst. Principal 10 & 12
Jay Jackson
Counselors
A-G
Leticia Velazco
x46477
H-O
Natalie Mintey
x46464
P-Z
Veronic Serrano
x46484
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 Back to School Irvington Families!
Dear Member of the Irvington Community,
I am excited to welcome you back to a new school year! We've spruced some things up over the summer to improve the campus. With the help of PTSA, we painted the lockers in both the freshman and senior hallways, and we're in the process of having wireless internet installed for the entire campus. Thanks to our amazing custodial and maintenance crew here at Irvington, the classrooms and hallways will be cleaned and shiny when you arrive on September 5th.
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 commitment 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 administrators whenever you need help. Our doors are open.
For the 2012-2013 school year, we will begin our move toward the Common Core Standards and the Smarter Balanced Assessments to ensure the continued success of recent years. This will mean a shift in how many teachers approach instruction, and in how students are asked to demonstrate their learning. As a community will navigate this new course and provide ongoing support to both the teachers and students.
I am also committed to focusing on character education this year. We have a responsibility to go beyond preparing students with the skills for their future endeavors we also need to ensure that they have integrity and compassion as they move beyond high school. In this highly competitive academic environment, students need understand that they have a personal responsibility to approach their lives with honesty and integrity; that their actions impact the lives of others. Additionally, with the increased attention on bullying, students need to understand their role in taking care of those less fortunate, and appreciating differences, not just tolerating others.
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 .
I am looking forward to a great year. Please don't hesitate 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 2012-2013! New and returning Irvington High students will participate in the annual "Maze Days" on Monday, August 27; Tuesday, August 28; and Wednesday, August 29. Students are asked to report by grade level, according to birth month as indicated on the schedule.
Please note that Seniors attend Maze on Monday. Juniors and Sophomores attend their Maze on Tuesday, and Freshmen attend Maze on Wednesday.
As we did last year, 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 small gym (at the back of the school by the pool). Once student identification photos have been taken in the gym, 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.
Students who are unable to attend the Maze MUST check in beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the first day of school, September 5th, 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, September 5th- 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:
- Emergency Card
- Walk-Through Registration Page
- Locker Agreement/Registration form (Optional)
- PTSA Membership Form (Optional)
- Athletic Boosters Membership form (Optional)
Log on to www.irvington.org and go to the "Our School" tab for walk-through registration forms. Information packets are available in the main office if you don't have access to the on-line forms.
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PTSA Welcome Letter
Member Target 1,000+
JOIN IRVINGTON HIGH PTSA
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR FREMONT'S MOST INCREDIBLE AND WONDERFULLY DIVERSE HIGH SCHOOL
Get involved and meet other
awesome Irvington parents!
Learn skills and get training from one of the largest nonprofits!
WELCOME 2012-2013!
The new school year will begin soon and I am excited to serve as the IHS PTSA President again. We had a good last year with many of you donating your time and money which enabled us to support our school library ($2,000), installation of the initial WiFi system ($5,000), the locker painting project ($4,300) and MANY other activities. Thanks to all of you who made this possible. I am also thankful of the members of IHS PTSA Executive Board 2011-12 for their tireless efforts and immovable dedication to the betterment of our school. And of course, huge thanks to all the IHS staff, who have been very cooperative and appreciative of our partnership.
We're looking to do even greater things in the 2012/2013 school year and we want YOU to join us!
- Join PTSA - Make Irvington High PTSA more than 1,000 strong! (Psst...Dads, we want you, too!)
- Get Involved - Become members, donors, volunteers, board members, and more!
- Enjoy member benefits from IHS PTSA, CA PTA and National PTA
- Have Fun, meet new friends and make Irvington even greater!
Here are just a few of the things to look for this year.
- Student focused programs to encourage academic success and personal wellbeing
- Start a 'Student PTSA club' to provide a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills with a great organization with vast resources, PTA
- 'Hot Topics' with the Principal at each of our association meetings to discuss current issues
- Engaging PTSA meetings with topics like college funding, youth driving, disaster preparedness
- Volunteer recognition and training
- Many other programs sponsored by the CA PTA and National PTA
As always, we welcome new ideas and feedback. Feel free to write us at ptsa.irvington@gmail.com.
Remember to visit our webpage www.irvington.org/PTSA frequently to get the latest news and updates.
We look forward to another great year with our diverse and vibrant community.
Thank You.
Ujjwala Gadgil
Go Vikings!
Thank You and Go Vikings,
Ujjwala Gadgil
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Washington On WheelsThe Washington on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Health Clinic will be available at the following Fremont schools during the 2012-2013 school year. The WOW Van will be providing the whooping cough vaccination at no cost. School Schedule 2012-2013 (service for families and students of FUSD) For appointments call 656-4206 or 608-3203 FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH Kennedy High School: Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, May 6, June 3 9:00am-2:00pm SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH Robertson High School: Sept 10, Oct 8, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, June 10 9:30am - 12:30pm FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Grimmer Elementary School: Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, Feb 6, Mar 6, May 1, June 5 8:00am -2:00pm SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Irvington High School: Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10,May 8, June 12 9:00am - 1:30pm THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Brier Elementary School: Sept 19, Oct 17, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15 Jun 19 8:00am - 2:00pm FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Mission Valley ROP: Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22 9:30am-3:00pm For appointments call 656-4206 or 608-3203 The Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic (W.O.W.) is a mobile medical unit providing quality health care services primarily to uninsured and under-served District residents. For more information please visit: http://www.whhs.com/wow
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IHS BELL SCHEDULE 2012-2013
Regular 6 period day
9/6-9/18, and M, T, F thru June with exceptions
Period 0* 7:02 7:55
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
Period 7* 3:10-4:03
*Dbl Block day-Wed, Thur.
Beginning Sept. 26
Period 0* 7:02-7:55
Period 1W,2TH 8:00-9:35
Break/Lunch 9:35-9:40
Advisory 9:45- 10:30
Period 3W, 4Th 10:35-12:10
Lunch 12:10-12:50
Period 5W, 6Th 12:55-2:30*
Period 7* 2:35-4:03
*Please note: this is a change from last year. Students will be released from 6th period at 2:30.
Minimum Day Schedule
9/5, 11/16, and 12/21
Period 0* 7:02-7:55
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
Assembly Schedule
9/14, 10/5, 12/14, 4/1 & 5/24
Period 0* 7:02 7:55
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 2:20-3:05
Period 7* 3:10-4:03
Elections Assembly 02/22/13
Period 0* 7:02 7:55
Period 1 8:00-8:45
Period 2 8:50-10:35
Break 10:35-10:40
Advisory 10:45-11:00
Period 3 11:05-11:50
Period 4 11:55-12:40
Lunch 12:40-1:20
Period 5 1:25-2:10
Period 6 2:15-3:00
Period 7* 3:10-4:03
Semester Finals Schedule
January 23, 24, 25 & June 17, 18, 19/2013
Final 1 8:00-10:04
Break 10:04-10:24
Final 2 10:29-12:33
Exit Exam Schedule
March 11-14, 2013
8:00-3:05
STAR Test Schedule
May 7-May 10,2013
8:00-3:05
QUEST Days
Wed., May 22 and Thurs. May 23, 2013
Period 0* 7:02-7:55
Period 1W/2Th 8:00-9:10
Period 3W/4Th 9:15-10:25
Break/Lunch 10:25-10:55
Period 5W/6Th 11:00-12:10
*Applies only to those students scheduled
for these periods.
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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 27th and 28th from 9:0am - Noon, 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 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/1535
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Join us at
Back to School Night!
� Meet teachers and staff
� Visit Classrooms
� Join PTSA and Boosters
� And more!
Thursday, September 20
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Beginning in the Valhalla Theatre
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
Students will follow a Minimum Day bell. Students will attend school from 8:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
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Attendance the First Week of School
To encourage parents to make sure students are in class on the first day of the new school year and to address overcrowding problems as quickly as possible, the Fremont Unified School District has reduced the number of days a space will be saved for a student.
The 2012-13 school year starts on Wednesday, September 5. Students who do not arrive by the third day, Friday, September 7, will be dropped from the school's enrollment roster unless parents or guardians notify the school that the student is coming by the fourth day of school. A student's seat will be held if parents notify the school by the end of the third day and the student reports on the fourth day, Tuesday, September 10.
If a student is dropped, his/her seat may be assigned to another student. If the student reports to school, he/ she will be required to register as a new student.
Exceptions will be made for students with an illness or injury that prevents them from attending school. If a student is ill or injured, his or her parent or guardian must notify the school each day the student is absent, as required by district policy.
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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
AND
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 Sarah Smoot at ssmoot@fremont.k12.ca.us.
Sincerely,
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Sarah Smoot
Irvington High School |
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