IHS Family Newsletter
October 2023 - From Principal Zipp-McLaughlin
NEWSLETTER SECTIONS
- Principal's Message
- Information from our Substance Prevention Counselor
- Post High School Planning Workshop
- Assistant Principal Selection
- Attendance Matters!
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey
- IHS Parent Portal Directions for Infinite Campus
- Safe School Helpline
- Code of Conduct
- Athletics
- Events
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
We appreciate the valuable opportunities for open dialogue and collaboration to ensure your child's academic success and personal growth. Please feel free to reach out to your child's teachers or school counselor with questions as our first marking period is nearing the end.
INFORMATION FROM OUR PREVENTION COUNSELOR
Did you know, teens who consistently learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t.
- Educate Yourself and Your Child: Learn about substance abuse, and its dangers, and discuss these topics openly with your child.
- Participate in School and Community Activities: Engage in Red Ribbon Week activities within your community and your child’s school to show your support.
- Lead by Example: Maintain a drug-free lifestyle, demonstrating the values of healthy living to your child.
- Encourage Open Dialogue: Foster a supportive environment where your child feels comfortable discussing the challenges they face, especially concerning peer pressure and substance abuse.
For more information visit, please use one of the links below.
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING
Please use the Counselor Connection link to learn more about our upcoming Post High School Planning.
Please save November 8th at 5:30pm for this valuable experience.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS
We are asking for you help in selecting the next IHS Assistant Principal. If you are interested in serving on the interview committee, please complete the brief survey linked below. Students will have an opportunity to share their thoughts in classes and will also have a chance to serve on an interview committee. If you student is interested, please encourage them to email Ms. Zipp-McLaughlin directly.
Thank you for considering this level of support in the process!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Daily attendance and attendance to every class is important for students to remain connected and to learn. As the weather turns colder, we will open our foyer for students to wait until 7:30am. Breakfast is served from 7:30am-8am in our large cafeteria. Late arrivals have access to a breakfast cart in the foyer between 8am-8:30am.
Period 1 class begins at 8am. If students arrive after 8am, they need to sign in at our Attendance Office.
Below is a link that shares what you can do to help your child prioritize attendance to school.
YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY
Irondequoit High School is participating in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey as part of a countywide and district effort to gather information about the health risk behaviors of youth in grades 9-12.
The Monroe County Youth Risk Behavior Survey (MC-YRBS) is an anonymous survey that focuses on health-related behaviors that lead to most health and social problems during adolescence and adulthood. Question topics include mental health, drugs/alcohol, bullying, personal safety, nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, physical exercise, mental health, sexual behaviors, social media, childhood experiences and assets.
Survey questions will be available as soon as October 18th and accessible by contacting Ms. Corcimiglia at 336-2921 to review the questions. Surveys are completely anonymous and will be reported collectively.
Students will take the survey during the school day and it will last one class period. Students will not enter any personally identifying data on the survey and school staff members will not see the surveys when they are completed. Your child’s anonymity will be protected. In addition, the proctors will let your child know that they can leave any question blank if they feel uncomfortable answering it.
What are you options:
- If you permit your child to take the survey, you do not need to do anything.
- If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please complete the attached form and return it to the prior to November 8, before 4 pm. Your child will provide an alternate location to use as a study hall.
STAY INFORMED AND CONNECTED
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.
INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL
You can view your student's attendance, in progress grades, assignments and more using the Parent Portal through Infinite Campus. Click here.
SAFE SCHOOL HELPLINE
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Socktober runs through all of October: Student Council collects new socks for local shelters
10/26 Link Crew Celebration- all Freshmen after school
10/28 ACT
11/1 Period 4- WNY Area Colleges Visit IHS
11/4 SAT
11/8 Post High School Workshop 5:30-8pm
11/9 Marking Period Ends
11/10 No School
11/15 NHS/NTHS Induction Ceremony 6pm @ IHS
11/20 IHS Symphonic Band and Orchestra
November 20- Youth Risk Behavior Survey in all Social Studies Classes-
11/22-11/24 Thanksgiving Recess
THANK YOU
Be well,
Alecia
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
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: Barbara Battin | barbara_battin@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: Elizabeth Thurston
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