San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves Home of the Wolves Welcome Juniors and Seniors! Classes of 2016 and 2017

 Role of the Counselor  Important Dates to Remember  Graduation Requirements  Subjects and Courses  Course Selection  College Entrance Requirements  Questions and Answers

 A-Do: Jenifer Levy-Wendt  Dof-Ko: Nancy Conti  Kp-Ob: Melissa Bergstedt  Oc-Sca: Emperatris Vega  Scb-Z: Cady Scharff  Student Support Counselor: Christie Harrington-Tsai

The San Ramon Valley High School counselors strive to assist students in achieving success in all aspects of their lives. Counselors get to know their students in grade nine and remain involved with them throughout high school, providing individual, ongoing guidance on academic, personal, extracurricular, and post- secondary options.  To Access your Counselor: Drop-In before or after school, at brunch or lunch Set up an appointment in the counseling center during the school day for quick questions  Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.

 March 13th – 20th Online Registration Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Monday 3/23, to 4 th Period Class  Saturday, May 9 th St. Mary’s College Fair St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA Information in the College and Career Center  Summer School at Monte Vista HS  Session A  June 22 nd – July 9 th  Session B  July 13 th – July 30th

Wolf Pack Days August 20 th and 24 th 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. First Day of School! Tuesday, August 25 th (Minimum Day)

Subject AreaCredits English40 Math – must pass Algebra I or equivalent20 Social Studies35 Science20 Physical Education20 Health5 Breadth – Must complete 10 credits in two of the following three areas: o World Languages o Visual & Performing Arts o Career Technology/ Applied Arts 20 Electives80 TOTAL240

CAHSEE  In addition to HS Graduation Requirements, all students in California are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).  Students take this test for the first time in Spring of their sophomore year.  Students must pass an ELA portion, and a math portion.

 All students must have six classes  Per SRVUSD Policy, students must be enrolled in periods 1-6  If available, students may take an “A” period, seventh class

 A worksheet to map a course plan for your four years of high school is available online at in the Course.  To view the Catalog click on Course Selection and choose Common High School Course Catalog

These are the planned course offerings for The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at click on Course Selection Please follow guidelines/prerequisites to promote success. Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.

 English 11  English Language AP To qualify, students must have a “B-” or higher in English 10 Advanced or “A” in English 10 -or- Take an English Assessment Placement Test March 5 th or 6 th after school.

 English 12  Expository Reading and Writing  English Literature AP To qualify, students must have a “B-” or higher in English Language AP or an “A” in English 11 -or- Take an English Assessment Placement Test on March 5 th or 6 th after school

REQUIRED  US History I-II (year) or  US History AP (year) ELECTIVES  Law (semester)  Psychology (semester)  Psychology AP (year )  California History(semester)  History of Women in America (semester)  Human Geography AP (semester)  European History AP (year)

Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government  American Government CPEconomics  American Government: Economics AP Micro We The PeopleEconomics AP Macro  American Government AP  Comparative Government & Politics AP Electives  Law (semester)  Psychology (semester)  Psychology AP (year )  California History (semester)  History of Women in America (semester)  Human Geography AP (year)  European History AP (year)

 Geometry  Algebra II  Algebra II for 21 st Cent  Math Topics Advanced  Personal Finance  Statistics  Statistics AP  Pre-Calculus/Trig  Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors  Calculus  Calculus AP AB  Calculus AP BC

 Integrated Physical Science  Chemistry  Chemistry Honors  Chemistry AP  Physics  Physics Honors  Physics C AP  Environmental Science AP (ROP)

 Life Science  Biology  Biology AP  Marine Biology  Anatomy/Physiology  Anatomy/Physiology Honors

 See Online Course Catalogue for course selections.

 French I (year)  French II (year)  French III (year)  French IV Honors (year)  French Language AP (year)  Spanish I (year)  Spanish II (year)  Spanish III (year)  Spanish IV Honors (year)  Spanish Language AP (year)

 Art 1  Art 2  Art 5 Advanced  Art and Animation  Studio Art AP  3D Art 1  3D Art 2  Photography  Photography Advanced  Computer Graphic Arts  Art of Video Production 1  Art of Video Production 2  Theatre Arts 1-5  Theatre Production  Oral Interpretation  Speech & Debate  Concert Band  Jazz Band – audition  Jazz Band Ensemble – audition  Symphonic Band – audition  Orchestra  Music Theory AP  Marching Program  Dance 1-5 – audition  Men’s Ensemble  Women’s Ensemble  Chamber Singers – audition  Concert Choir – audition  Treble Choir - audition **All classes are Year Long.**

 Alternative Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year)  Auto 1 or Auto 2  Auto Technology (semester or year)  Building Basic Robots (year)  Careers in Teaching I and II (semester or year)  Computer 1 and 2 (semester)  Computer Science C++ (VS Net) (Year)  Computer Science A AP (year)  Culinary Arts 1 (year)  Culinary Arts 2 (year)  Digital Arts/Designs for the Web (year)  iQuest (Seniors Only) (Year)  Intro to Engineering (year)  Sports Medicine (ROP) (year)  Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)

Electives  AVID  Senior AVID Seminar  Marching Program (fall semester)  Teacher/Office Assistant (semester)  Tutor (year)  AVID Tutor  Work Experience (semester or year)  Publications 1 (formerly Yearbook) (year)  Journalism 1 (year)  Creative Writing (year)  Unscheduled A Fall (semester)  Unscheduled A Spring (semester)

Questions Regarding Course Selection?  your counselor with individual questions or  Counselors are available on a “drop in” basis for student questions: A period, Lunch and after School, or for 10 minute individual appointments. Parents may attend the individual appointments, as well. Contact counseling office for an appointment.

Online Course Selection  Go to the SRVHS campus portal

 Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field Football, Wrestling, and Cross Country)  Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous semester or quarter  Athletic Director: John Raynor See srvhs website under Athletics

NCAA Clearinghouse  Division I & II Athletes  Complete Online Application for initial eligibility now.  For more information go to SRVHS.net click on Athletics and NCAA student athletes.

Community College Admission  Students are eligible if they: Have graduated from high school Have passed the CA High School Proficiency Exam Are 18 years old  Students must take entrance assessments in Math, Writing, and Reading Comprehension  Counseling Orientation Course  Certificate Programs  AA Degree  Four-year College Transfer

UC/CSU “A – G” Requirements University of CaliforniaCalifornia State University a. History/ Social Science  2 years required a. History/ Social Science  2 years required b. English  4 years required b. English  4 years required c. Mathematics  3 years required/ 4 years recommended c. Mathematics  3 years required d. Laboratory Science  2 years required/ 3 years recommended d. Laboratory Science  2 years required e. Language other than English  2 years required/ 3 years recommended e. Language other than English  2 years required f. Visual and Performing Arts  1 year required f. Visual and Performing Arts  1 year required g. Electives  1 year required g. Electives  1 year required ** See Online Course Catalog for further details. **

Additional Requirements University of CaliforniaCalifornia State University  SAT Reasoning Test -or-  ACT with Writing  Comprehensive Review  Application Filing Period November 1 st – 30 th   Subject tests recommended not required “value added”  SAT Reasoning Test -or-  ACT  Application Filing Period October 1 st – November 30 th for priority admissions 

GPA  Cumulative GPA Weighted  Cumulative GPA Unweighted  California Cal Grant GPA  Weighted A-G GPA

Independent Colleges & Universities Public Out-of-State Colleges & Universities  Check each college’s website for individual admissions requirements Course requirements Testing requirements GPA requirements Letters of recommendation (Private/Independent) Essays and/or Personal Statements Comprehensive Review

Personalized College/Career Planning Software Career/Major Planning Personality and interest Inventories Building resumes College research and planning Researching scholarships and financial aid COLLEGE MANAGEMENT TOOL

 The SRVHS Career Center is available as a resource for: College & Career Information (including college rep visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues) Testing Information Scholarships & Financial Aid Information Work Permits Job Board/Volunteer Opportunities  Career Center Coordinators: Jill Schratz and Candy Jewett :  Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00

Checklist  Review high school transcript and status report.  Make sure you are meeting high school graduation requirements.  Four-year college: must meet “A-G” subject requirements with at least a “C” grade.  Use SRVUSD Summer School or DVC to remediate “D” or “F” grades.  Register early for the SAT ( or ACT (  Identify colleges you would like to attend/other post-secondary plans.  Attend college fairs.  Begin your college application process early!  All college applications vary – check with individual colleges for specific requirements and deadlines.  Potential Division I & II Athletes: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse this semester.

Checklist, Continued  Letters of Recommendation (private universities only): Prepare the due date form, parent questionnaire student evaluation survey and pay for transcripts before requesting letters of recommendation.  Community Service  Visit colleges  Maintain a solid college preparatory program and GPA during senior year  File for Financial Aid starting January 1 st  Scholarship deadlines vary: check with the Career Center  Sign up for the e-Bulletin to keep up with important dates and information.

Thank you so much for attending!