1. San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves
Welcome!
Sophomore Class of 2020
San Ramon Valley
High School
Home of the Wolves

2. Tonight’s Agenda Role of the Counselor Important Dates to Remember
Graduation Requirements
Subject and Credit Requirements
Course Selection
College Entrance Requirements

3. Counselors RU – Z Kirsten Drake kdrake@srvusd.net Student Support
A – D Jenifer Levy-Wendt
FE– LIL Nancy Conti
LIM – RO Melissa Bergstedt
RU – Z Kirsten Drake
Student Support
Cady Scharff
Rachelle Goldenberg
Part Time Counselor

4. Role of the Counselor To Access your Counselor:
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
By appointment (made during a break, occurring during class)
for quick questions
Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.

5. Graduation Requirements
Subject Area
Credits
English 40
Math – must pass Algebra I or equivalent 20
Social Studies 35
Science
Physical Education
Health 5
Breadth –
Must complete 10 credits in two of the following three areas:
World Languages
Visual & Performing Arts
Career Technology/ Applied Arts
Electives 80
TOTAL
240

6. Length of School Day 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

7. Your Four-Year Plan
A worksheet to map a course plan for your four years of high school is available in the High School Course Catalog, located in the Course Selection tab at

8. Typical Sophomore Schedule
English 10 or English 10 Adv.
World History or AP European History
Math (recommended)
Science (recommended)
World Language/Vocational/Fine Arts PE
Optional A period to make up credits, take extra class, etc.

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

10. English English 10 English 10 Advanced *
* Sign up only if you have met the prerequisites

11. Social Studies
World History
European History AP

12. Mathematics Accelerated Algebra 2 Algebra I Enriched 1
Geometry
Algebra II
Accelerated Algebra 2
Advanced Math Topics
Pre-Calculus/Trig
Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors
Calculus
Statistics

13. ACCELERATED ALGEBRA 2 Rigorous fast paced course.
Covers Algebra 2 and advanced trigonometric concepts
Prepares students for AP Calculus AB and BC
Not a weighted grade
Open Access
Recommended Course Grade
A in Algebra 1
A- in Geometry
Students who accelerate Geometry through SRVUSD summer course advancement are NOT eligible for Accelerated Alg. 2

14. Integrated Physical Science
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Physics
Physics Honors

15. Life Science
Life Science
Biology
Anatomy/Physiology

16. Physical Education
See Online Course Catalogue for course selections and descriptions.
Any student who does not pass 5 out of 6 standards on the CA State Fitness Test must take a PE elective as a sophomore. Results will be available in the Spring.

17. World Languages French I French II French III French IV Honors
French Language AP
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish Language AP
** Please refer to course prerequisites for appropriate course level selection. **

18. Visual & Performing Arts
3D Art 1
3D Art 2
Computer Graphic Arts
Photography
Photography, Advanced
Art of Video Production 1
Concert Band
Jazz Band (audition)
Jazz Band Ensemble (audition)
Symphonic Band (audition)
Orchestra
Dance 1
Dance 2 – 5 (audition)
Men’s Ensemble
Women’s Ensemble
Chamber Singers(audition)
Concert Choir (audition)
Treble Choir (audition)
Oral Interpretation
Theatre Arts 1,2
Theatre Arts 3,4 (audition)
Theatre Production
** All classes are Year Long. **

19. Career Technology/ Applied Arts
Alt Fuels/Vehicles (year)
Auto 1 (year)
Auto 2 (year)
Auto Tech (year)
Building Basic Robots (year)
Culinary Arts 1 (year)
Culinary Arts 2 (year)
Computer 1 (semester)
Computer 2 (semester)
AP Computer Science Principles
Computer Science C++ (vs.NET)
AP Computer Science A
Digital Arts Design for the Web
** Age restrictions may apply for some classes. **

20. Electives AVID (year) AVID Tutor Creative Writing (year)
Journalism 1 and 2 (year)
Publications 1 (year)
Advanced Publications 2 (year)
Library Services (year)
Speech & Debate (year)
Unscheduled A Fall (semester)
Unscheduled A Spring (semester)

21. Honors & AP Courses
We encourage students to take courses at their level and where they can feel successful
We also encourage students to take Honors & AP courses only in areas that interest them
Keep in mind the outside commitments that your student may have when enrolling in his/her schedule for next year
Create a healthy balance

22. Course Selection Online Course Selection
Wednesday, March 8th – Sunday, March 19th
Students will be required to submit:
Green Sophomore Course selection sheets with parent signature on or before March 21st to Homeroom Class.
Forms will be distributed on March 7th in Homeroom
Forms can be downloaded from srvhs.net
click on Course Selection

23. 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 from February 17 – 28. Parents may attend the individual appointments, as well.

24. SRVHS Sports Eligibility
Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field, Cross Country, Football and Wrestling)
Must have a 2.0 Unweighted GPA
in previous semester/quarter
Athletic Director: Greg Ochs
see website for more information

25. NCAA
For NCAA Eligibility Information : Go to the SRVHS Web Site Click on Athletics Click on NCAA Student Athletes (under Quick Athletic Links) Click on NCAA Eligibility Process (bottom of the page)

26. 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

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

28. Additional Requirements
University of California
California State University
SAT with Essay -or- (
ACT with Writing (
Depending on major, SAT Subject Tests
From different areas
Math 1 not accepted
Comprehensive Application Review
Application Filing Period
November 1st – 30th
SAT -or-
ACT
October 1st – November 30th for priority admissions

29. Private and Out of State Colleges
Over 3400 colleges in the United States
Range in size, type, environment
Honor Colleges embedded in large universities
Cost: Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE and Merit Scholarships)
Cumulative GPA (wtd/unwtd)
Grades 9-12 count
Own set of “core requirements” similar to UC or CSU depending on selectivity

30. College & Career Center
College & Career Information
college rep visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues
SAT & ACT Testing Information
Scholarships & Financial Aid Information,
Work Permits, Job Board, Summer Programs, Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
Naviance/Family Connection College and Career Software Program
Career Center Coordinators M - Th 7:30 -3:30
Alida Smit: F Closed
Susan Wise:

31. Upcoming Class Information Meetings
AP Euro
February 16th at lunchtime (Mr. Melvin)
AVID
February 16th at lunchtime in R8 (Mrs. Agostino)

32. Important Dates – Winter/Spring
March 8th – 19th
Online Registration AND
Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Tuesday 3/21,
to your Homeroom Class
April 29th , 1:30 – 4:30 pm
NACAC College Fair (nacacfairs.org)
Cow Palace Arena & Event Center, Daly City
May 1st , 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Mini College Fair
SRVHS Library
Information in the Bulletin and College/Career Center
May 6th 1:00 – 4:00 pm
St. Mary’s College Fair
St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
Summer School at Dougherty Valley H.S.
Session A: June
8:00 am – 12:40 pm
Session B: June 30 – July 20
Watch the SRV Bulletin for registration info. in mid March

33. Important Dates – Fall Wolf Pack Days
August 3rd and 9th 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
First Day of School!
Monday, August 14th (Minimum Day)

34. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!