• Principal's Message
• Attendance Matters!
• Cell Phones
• Dual Credit and AP Information
• Drop Off/Pick Up
• Counselor Reminder
• Lockers
• School Nurse Updates
• Homecoming Week
• IHS Parent Portal Directions for Infinite Campus
• Drill Schedule
• Safe School Helpline
• Code of Conduct
• Athletics
• Events

We are eager to welcome your child and begin the 2023-2024 school year. As always, we need the collaboration of every family, staff and community member to ensure that what is best for our students is always our highest priority. I extend my warmest welcome and best wishes for a rewarding and healthy school year!

Daily attendance and attendance to every class is important for students to remain connected and to learn. High school students are gaining more independence but they still need guidance from their guardians. Please talk about the importance of showing up to school and attending classes every day and the connection that timely attendance has when they have a job or career. We understand that students may be sick and will need to stay home to rest. With any absence, please be sure to contact our Attendance Office to indicate the reason for the absence. This helps us partner with you to support your child when they return. Below is a link that shares what you can do to help your child prioritize attendance to school.

Cell phone use and habits can adversely affect student focus, engagement, and mental health. Our goals are to improve academic engagement and minimize distraction while supporting healthier habits that impact social-emotional health. This September, we will implement cell phone use zones at IHS. The grade-level administrator will work with you and your student if you have a unique situation where a phone may be required (i.e., medical monitoring).

Our Student Handbook prohibits device usage for disruptive behavior, illegal acts, cheating, or any form of harassment or bullying. Beginning in September, students will be expected to put their phones away during instructional time. Consequences will be implemented for repeated insubordinate actions. High school students will be able to freely use their phones in the halls, the commons, cafeterias, library, and study halls. If a parent/guardian needs to reach a student during a class period, please contact the school and we will ensure that you are able to speak to your child.

IHS Student Handbook language Cell Phone/ Communication Devices:

Personal communication devices and music players, such as cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, or any devices that can be used to play music and/or communicate with another individual through texting, messaging, or speaking will be permitted at IHS according to the following guidelines:

• During any instructional period, personal communication devices should not be seen, heard, or used.

• Students may use such devices during their lunch period.
  
• Students may use such devices when passing between classes.
  
• Students may use these devices in other settings as permitted and directed by school personnel.

Unauthorized use of electronic devices during the instructional day disrupts the instructional program, distracts from the learning environment, and may result in consequences. The district shall not be liable for the loss, damage, or misuse of any electronic devices brought to school by a student. Therefore, it is important that all electronic devices be always kept secure.

The Code of Conduct Language can be accessed through THIS LINK.

If your child is enrolled in a Dual Credit class you will want to save these dates as reminders. Teachers will help students complete the registration process and send a reminder email as the payment deadline approaches.

When you drop your child off, please only do so near the front loop between IHS and Dake; there will be signs clearly indicating the zone. We want to make arrival and dismissal easier for you and to ensure that your child is greeted with a warm welcome. We are excited about these changes and can't wait to hear your feedback.

Our school counselors have been diligently preparing schedules and supports for students. In preparation for this school year, counselors met with students individually during the course selection process to select classes. Students were asked about courses and electives that interested them the most; those courses will be reflected in the schedules.

We will do our best to accommodate changes but it may be difficult to honor schedule change requests due to class sizes and other scheduling considerations. If you have a question about your student's schedule, please contact the school counselor. Schedules are subject to change leading up to the school year, so please continue to review your schedule in Infinite Campus prior to the start of the year.

Learn more in our School Counselor Newsletter linked below.

If your student would like a locker, please use the QR code to request one. Within approximately 24 hours, a locker number and combination will appear in Infinite Campus.

Students will be able to request a locker throughout the year with QR codes posted in the cafeterias and main hall.

All 9th & 11th graders are required to have a NYS physical form on file at school.

• Any student who wishes to participate in Fall sports must have a physical on file in the health office that is dated August 2023 or after.

Remain informed and access information through the use of our Parent Tab on our IHS Homepage (click on this link to access). You will find information regarding newsletters, calendars, time schedule, health information, IHS Clubs, Yearbook information and more.

You can view your student's attendance, in progress grades, assignments and more using the Parent Portal through Infinite Campus. Click here.

NEW: SED has made changes to how drills are conducted in schools. These changes are in affect for the 24/25 school year. ​

• Drills must be conducted on different dates as well as days of the week, and times of day. (No more multiple drills on the same day).

This drill schedule is subject to change due to weather or specific building needs.

We want to ensure that students and adults are practiced and recognize that some drills may cause a heightened level of stress. Please share your concerns with your child's school counselor so that we can create a plan for support.

If you see something, say something!

Please encourage students to report any concerns to an adult at school in addition to sharing with you. If your child wishes to remain anonymous but would like to report a concern, encourage them to complete the Safe School Helpline form using the link below or through the app. Reporting with as many factual details as possible will help our administrators follow up with individuals in a timely manner. Thank you for continuing to support a positive school climate.

Our bell schedule is the same for Dake and IHS students.

September 11- 12- School Pictures

September 16-20 Homecoming Week

September 26- IHS Open House 5-7pm (5-6pm Post High School Planning)

Be well,

Alecia

Address: 260 Cooper Road

Website: https://ihs.westirondequoit.org/

Principal: Alecia Zipp-McLaughlin | alecia_mclaughlin@westiron.monroe.edu

Assistant Principal: Mark Foster | mark_foster@westiron.monroe.edu

585- 336- 2913

Assistant Principal: Sonja Griffin | sonja_griffin@westiron.monroe.edu

585- 336-0759

Assistant Principal: Casey Nelan | casey_nelan@westiron.monroe.edu

585- 336- 2917

Main office: 585- 266-7351

Secretary: Kim Schrank | kim_schrank@westiron.monroe.edu

Health Office: 585-336-2938

• Nurse: Priya Bassi

Counseling Center: 336-2921

Attendance Office: 336-2919

Technology Support: https://wicsd.tech/

Transportation: 585-336-2992

District Office: 585-342-5500 | District website: westirondequoit.org

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE IHS EVENTS CALENDAR