1. San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves
Welcome Freshman!
Class of 2023
San Ramon Valley High School
Home of the Wolves 1

2. Thomas Martin-Edwards
ADMINISTRATORS
Olivia Hanley
Assistant Principal
A - GE
Megan Keefer
GH - OB
Thomas Martin-Edwards
OC - Z
Jason Krolikowski
Principal

3. Counselors A – DOD Jenifer Levy-Wendt Jlevy-wendt@srvusd.net
DOE– JE Nancy Conti
JI – MIL Olivia Isseks
MIM – SEO Melissa Bergstedt
SEP – Z Kirsten Drake
Support Counselor, Cady Scharff
@srvusd.net

4. Counselor Role
The SRVHS counselors assist students in achieving success in all aspects of their lives. Counselors help students throughout high school, providing individual, ongoing guidance on academic, personal, and post-secondary options.

5. To Access your Counselor
Incoming freshmen should direct questions to their middle school counselors.
Parents are encouraged to the middle school counselor who will refer to the high school counselor if necessary.

6. Important Dates to Remember
Complete online at
Online Course Selection
Return to your Middle School Counselor
Yellow Course Selection Form
March 1-10
Due
March 11th

7. SRVHS Graduation Requirements
English credits
Mathematics credits
Must pass Algebra 1 or equivalent
Social Studies credits
World Geography (semester)
World History I & II
US History I & II
American Government & Economics
Science credits
Life Science 10 credits
Physical Science 10 credits
Physical Education credits
Health (semester) credits
Visual or Performing Art
World Language credits
Vocational or Applied Art
Additional Credits credits
Total Credits Needed for Graduation: credits
Click mouse to have circle over “240 credits”
Must have 10 credits in 2 of the 3 areas

8. FLEXIBLE SCHOOL START AND END TIMES
FLEXIBLE SCHOOL START AND END TIMES *students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes
What: Students will have the option of:
Standard School Day
Late-Start School Day
Early-Release Day
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes
Students may be enrolled in a maximum of 7 classes (space available/special program)
Students may not be on campus during an unscheduled period
How: Students will choose from the following schedules:
A full SRV schedule (5-7 classes):
A – 6 (space available)
A – 5
A – 4
1 – 6
2 - 6
If taking a non-district course, your SRV schedule will be:
1 – 5

9. 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
Page xii in Course Catalog

10. Course Selection
The entire High School Course Catalog is also available online at
Please follow guidelines & recommendations to promote success
Budget and enrollment will impact whether or not these courses are provided.

11. ACCREDITED ONLINE COURSES AND OFF-CAMPUS CLASSES (non-district courses)
What:
Students have the ability to put up to 40 credits of non-SRVUSD coursework on their high school transcripts, including graduation requirements.
Students are limited to 20 credits of outside coursework in one curricular area
A maximum of 20 credits per academic year may be placed onto the SRVUSD transcript
How:
Go to srvusd.net → Personalized Learning tab

12. 9th Grade Courses Required Courses English 9 World Geography / Health
Physical Education 9
Biology: The Living Earth
Mathematics
Note: Eng, World Geo/Health, PE9, Biology pre-scheduled
* High School Counselor if you want to opt out of Biology

13. **Check the High School Course Catalog for detailed district math pathways**

14. Transparent Math Placement Policy for Pupils Entering 9th Grade
Mathematics Placement Act 2015 Board Presentation May 3, 2016 Update 12/11/2018 Board Meeting
Transparent Math Placement Policy for Pupils Entering 9th Grade

15. Science
Biology: The Living Earth

16. World Language Placement based on Previous Course Performance
French 1 or 2
Spanish 1 or 2

17. (semester class after school) All VAPA courses are year long courses
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA)
Art 1
Concert Band
Ceramics
Marching Band
Dance 1
(semester class after school)
Theatre Arts 1
Men’s Ensemble
Digital Photography
Women’s Ensemble
Video Production 1
Oral Interpretation
Orchestra
All VAPA courses are year long courses

18. Career Tech & Applied Arts
Auto 1
Principles of Engineering
Computer 1 & 2
Publications 1
Culinary Arts 1
V.S. Net Programming
Additional Electives:
AP Human Geography
Creative Writing
Journalism 1
Freshman Leadership (must apply)

19. AVID What AVID is NOT! Study hall Remedial intervention
A place to work on homework
A class to earn an “easy A”
* Applications due by March 1st – turn in to Middle School Counselor
AVID is a college preparatory elective program that develops:
Strategies for reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking and organization
Effective habits, skills, & behaviors
Readiness for rigorous & advanced placement courses
Emphasis on being eligible for a four-year college!
To read more about AVID check the student tab and Class of 2023 on srvhs.net. Then contact your middle school counselor if you are interested.

20. Special Education IEP is required for Special Education.
Orientation about high school resource programs will be presented by SRVHS Resource Teachers at middle school campuses in early March.
Please contact your current resource teacher for specific times
Note: Tutorial class only open to SpEd students

21. Course Selection for SRVUSD Middle Schools
Course Selection will be done on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal Mar. 1–10th
The High School Course Catalog will be available at Click on Building Bridges or Students : Class of 2023.
Follow the directions on the Campus Online Registration Instructions Sheet (in your packet)
Return the yellow hard copy form to your Middle School Counselor by March 11th
Found on the Front page of srvusd.net

22. Course Selection for students coming from Private and Non-District Schools
You must first enroll with SRVUSD (3 steps)
Go to the and click on ENROLLMENT→ENROLL YOUR CHILD. Fill out the new student application online.
Bring required original documentation to the Registrar at SRVHS. (during summer months this step is centralized at John Baldwin Elem.)
You turn in the course selection form to the SRV Registrar. You do not register online.

23. Page 1 of Course Selection Form

24. Page 2 of Course Selection form

26. Student Support at SRVHS
After school support labs
Peer tutoring
Access and Homeroom
Lockers
Guidance Counselor
Student Support Counselor

27. Bell Schedule MONDAY WED/THURS A 8:05 8:55 1 9:00 9:50 MTG/A 7:30 2
9:55
10:45
1 / 2
10:25 BR
10:55
10:40 3
11:00
11:50
ACCESS
11:25 4
11:55
12:45
3 / 4
11:30
12:55 LN
1:20
1:30 5
1:25
2:15
5 / 6
1:35
3:00 6
2:20
3:10
TUESDAY
FRIDAY
7:35
8:25
8:30
9:20
9:25
10:15 HR
10:20
10:30
10:35
12:20
1:00
1:50
1:55
2:45

28. 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 & Volunteer Opportunities
Naviance/Family Connection College and Career Software Program

29. High School Transition
Student Planner
Time Management
Parent Handbook
Balance curricular & extra-curricular
Establish a Study Schedule
Social Transition
Ask Questions
Intervention
Do Homework
School Loop
Student Advocacy
Attendance

30. Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to study differently in high school?
If I’m in a class and I’m not doing well, can I change my class?
If I’m in a class and don’t like my teacher, can I change my class?
Should I be in a 5, 6 or 7-period day?
Can I have PE 6th period because I play a sport and will need to leave early for games?

31. Where to find this PowerPoint
Srvhs.net
Building Bridges Tab
(under News)
Student Tab
Class of 2023 OR

32. *All registering will be done online this year
Important Dates: Fall
Online* Registration opens August 1st
Freshmen/New Student Orientation
August 8th
8:45 – 12:30 pm
New Parent Coffee & Registration Help
9:00 – 11:30 am
Photo Make-ups (if not taken at Orientation)
August 8th 1:00 – 4:00 pm
August 12th 2:00 – 7:00 pm
First Day of School
Tuesday, August 13th, minimum day
*All registering will be done online this year

33. Finish Strong in Middle School!!
Questions now? Start with your student’s middle school counselor who will refer you to us if necessary.
Stay tuned for s and check the SRV website under Building Bridges for updates.
Finish Strong in Middle School!!
Develop good study habits now which will benefit you in high school where the rigor is increased.