December 7, 2015

Irmo Middle School

6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
www.lexrich5.org/ims
School Hours:
8:20 a.m.3:35 p.m.

The Buzz at Irmo Middle School

Creating successful students for the challenges of tomorrow
rsjackso@lexrich5.org

Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Principal

https://twitter.com/IMS_Principal

Inside this issue:

ChicFilA Calendar Card Info 2

ChicFilA Order Form

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Individual Graduation Plans 4

12/14 ELA & Science 12/16 Reading Day/Exploratory 12/18 - Math & SS
12/15 ELA & Science 12/17 Math, SS & Exploratory
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CREW Meetings

8:20 - 8:50 am Thursday, December 10th

Orders for Shirts ($8) will open next semester.
6th Grade - Media Center
7th Grade - Gym
8th Grade - Cafeteria
Jen Cook, Lead Magnet Teacher, jcook@lexrich5.org, 476-3735
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Dates to Remember:
Mon 12/7
C Team Basketball @
Pleasantville 5:30
Tues 12/8
G40 Mtg. 7:45-8:10
Media Center
Wed 12/9
C Team Basketball @
Chapin 5:30
Thurs 12/10 Crew
Community Mtgs. 8:20
-8:50 AM
Fri 12/11
FCA Mtg. 7:40-8:10
AM Room 904
Chorus Concert
Assembly 8:20-10:20
AM IMS Gym

If you have news for the

Buzz, email Allison Redick
at aredick@lexrich5.org.

Basketball
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Calendar Card Order Form

Only exact cash or check accepted.

Checks payable to IMS PTSO and include your child's name on the check.
Limited quantity available.
First come first serve.
If you have any questions please email them to jmkgordon@me.com.
Thank you for supporting the Irmo Middle School PTSO.

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What are Individual

Graduation Plans (IGP)?
The Economic Development Act (EEDA) was passed in 2005. The implementation of this law was designed to
better prepare yourself for what you want to do after high school and to help you and your parents/guardians
make informed decisions about your education and future. The core of this law is the idea of planning. You,
along with your parent, will begin to create an IGP in the 8th grade as you prepare to enter the high school. During this time, you will select a cluster of study as you map out courses to take in high school. A career cluster is a
way of organizing classes around an occupational group. Each year in high school, you will review your IGP with a
guidance counselor and changes can be made based on your interest.
The Guidance Department will be scheduling the IGP meetings for 8th graders. You will receive a letter in the
mail over the next few of months which will have a scheduled appointment time. This meeting will allow your
student to choose a cluster of study. This plan can be changed and will be re-visited each year during registration. If you have a conflict or unable to attend the assigned appointment time, please contact Allison Redick at
803-476-3668 or email at aredick@lexrich5.org.

Tips for Parents

In helping your child
chose a Career path:
Start young. Develop career awareness by discussing career opportunities when reading books and
newspapers, watching television and observing
worksites.
Support you childs efforts to assess his or her own
interests, aptitudes, values and work styles.
Share your job experiences. A child delights in hearing about his or her parents jobs.
Encourage participation in job shadowing and internship opportunities.
Help your child understand the value and importance of his or her academic courses for success in a future
career.
6. Advise your child that there is more than one education pathway to a good job. More than 50% of the fastest growing jobs require an associates degree. There are a variety of routes to success: on the job training,
technical college, four year college, apprenticeships or the military.