1. San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves Home of the Wolves Welcome Juniors and Seniors! Classes of 2017 and 2018

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

3. A – E Jenifer Levy- Wendt Jlevy-wendt@srvusd.net F – Lu Nancy Conti nconti@srvusd.net Ly – Ri Melissa Bergstedt mbergstedt@srvusd.net Ro – Z Cady Scharff cscharff@srvusd.net Student Support Christie Harrington-Tsai Charrington- tsai@srvusd.net

4. 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  E-mail for quick questions  Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.

5.  March 11th – 18th  Online Registration AND  Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Monday 3/21, to 4 th Period Class  Saturday, May 7 th 1 – 4 pm  St. Mary’s College Fair St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA Information in the College and Career Center  Summer School at California High School  Session A8:00 am – 12:40 pm  June 20th – July 8 th  Session B8:00 am – 12:40 pm  July 11 th – July 28th

6. Wolf Pack Days August 4 th and 9 th 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. First Day of School! Monday, August 15 th (Minimum Day)

7. 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

8.  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

9. This course allows students to earn high school credits for enrolling in a course offered outside of the district (example DVC)  Course cannot be a graduation requirement  Students must meet with their counselors to receive course approval. Sign up for 6 classes online and on your Course Selection Form and make a note in the margin that you intend to enroll in a non-district course.  Students are responsible for providing their counselors with an official transcript after completion of the course  Students are enrolled in 5 classes on campus at SRVHS to allow them time to prepare for their non-district course  Prerequisite: Approval from counselor

10.  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 2016-2017 tab at www.srvhs.net. www.srvhs.net

11. These are the planned course offerings for 2016-2017. The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at www.srvhs.net, click on Course Selection 2016-2017. Please follow guidelines/prerequisites to promote success. Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.

12. English 11 English Language AP *  *To qualify, students must have an “A” in Advanced English 10 or a “B-” or higher in English 10  Sign up only if you have met the prerequisites

13.  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 Sign up only if you have met the prerequisites

14. REQUIRED  US History I-II (year) or  US History AP (year)* *Prerequisite: “A” in World History, and “A” in English 10 or “B-” or better in English 10 Adv. ELECTIVES  Law (semester)  California History(semester)  Vietnam Era (semester)  Psychology AP (year)  European History AP (year)  Psychology (semester)  History of Women in America (semester)  World War II (semester)  Human Geography AP (semester)

15. Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government  American Government CPEconomics  American Government: Economics AP Micro We The People HonorsEconomics AP Macro  American Government AP Electives  Law (semester)  Psychology (semester)  California History (semester)  Vietnam War (semester)  World War II (semester)  History of Women in America (semester)  Human Geography AP (year)  European History AP (year)  Psychology AP (year )

16.  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II  Math Topics Advanced  Personal Finance  Statistics  Statistics AP  Pre-Calculus/Trig  Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors  Calculus  Calculus AP AB  Calculus AP BC

17.  Integrated Physical Science  Chemistry  Chemistry Honors  Chemistry AP  Physics  Physics Honors  Physics C AP  Environmental Science AP (ROP)

18.  Life Science  Biology  Biology AP  Marine Biology  Anatomy/Physiology  Anatomy/Physiology Honors

19.  Aquatic Certification (year)  Net Sports (semester)  Sport Conditioning (semester)  Team Sports (semester)  Weights (semester)  Advanced Weights (semester)  Yoga  Basketball

20.  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. **

21.  Art 1  Art 2  Art 5 Advanced  Studio Art AP  3D Art 1  3D Art 2  3D Art 3  AP Music Theory  Computer Graphic Arts  Photography  Photography, Advanced  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  Art of Video Production 1  Art of Video Production 2 ** All classes are Year Long. **

22.  Alt Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year)  Auto 1 or Auto 2 (year)  Auto Tech (ROP) (year)  Building Basic Robots (year)  Careers in Teaching 1 and 2 (year)  AP Computer Science Principles (year)  Vs.NET Programming (year)  AP Computer Science A (year)  Computer 1 or 2 (semester)  Culinary Arts 1 (year)  Culinary Arts 2 (year)  Digital Arts/ Design for the Web (year)  iQuest (Seniors only) (year)  Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship (year)  Intro to Engineering (year)  Sports Medicine (ROP) (year  Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)

23.  AVID (year)  Senior AVID Seminar (year)  AVID Tutor  Tutor (year)  Teacher/Office Assistant (semester)  Performing Arts Assistant (year)  Work Experience (semester or year)  Creative Writing (year)  Journalism 1 and 2 (year)  Publications 1 (year)  Advanced Publications  Speech & Debate (year)  Library Services (year)  Unscheduled A Fall (semester)  Unscheduled A Spring (semester)

24. 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

25.  Online Course Selection  Friday, March 11th – Friday, March 18th  Students will be required to submit:  Buff (colored) Junior or Blue colored Senior Course Selection Sheets with parent signature on or before 3/21st to 4 th Period Class.  Forms were distributed on March 8th  Forms can be downloaded from srvhs.net click on Course Selection 2016-2017.

26.  Email 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.

27.  Go to the SRVHS Campus Portal

28.  Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field, Cross Country, Football and Wrestling)  Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous semester or quarter  Athletic Director: John Raynor see website

29.  Division I & II Athletes  www.ncaaeligibility.org www.ncaaeligibility.org  Complete Online Application for initial eligibility now.  For more information go to SRVHS.net click on Athletics and NCAA student athletes.

30.  Community Colleges (112 in CA)  California State Universities (23)  University of California (9)  Private/Independent CA Colleges (77 in CA)  Total colleges in US (3400+)  International Schools  Applications: UC, CSU, Community College, Common Application, Institutional Application, Coalition Application (new for fall 2016)

31.  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

32. 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. **

33. University of CaliforniaCalifornia State University  SAT Reasoning Test -or- www.collegeboard.com  ACT with Writing www.actstudent.org  Comprehensive Review  Application Filing Period November 1 st – 30 th  www.ucop.edu/pathways www.ucop.edu/pathways  Subject tests recommended not required “value added”  SAT Reasoning Test -or- www.collegeboard.com  ACT www.actstudent.org  Application Filing Period October 1 st – November 30 th for priority admissions  www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu

35.  Cumulative GPA Weighted: Used by many private & out-out-state public schools (includes 9-12) but any college may choose to re-calculate  Cumulative GPA Unweighted  California Cal Grant GPA  Weighted 10-12 A-G GPA: Used by UC & most CSU (exception Cal Poly SLO re-calculates using 9-12 grades)

36.  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

37. 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

38.  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, T, Th 8:00-4:00 SusanWise: swise@srvusd.net W 9:00-4:00 Jill Schratz: jschratz@srvusd.net F 8:00-1:30

39. Consider the following when planning a visit to a college campus:  Encourage your student(s) to select four or five colleges that interest them. Pick a several different types to visit.  Encourage them to do their homework about a college before visiting the campus. Naviance is a great tool for this.  Plan to visit only one or two campuses each day.  Consider visiting a local college first to get your “feet wet”  Remember that the tour guide has been through the admissions process and can be a great resource.  Plan to visit the Student Resource Center on each campus. Ask about Academic support programs. Tutoring?

40.  Try to visit while college students are on campus.  Book tours/info sessions ahead of time online via the college website (campus tours/visiting campus, etc.).  Often admissions officers, who present info sessions, also read applications. Have your students introduce themselves!  As you walk around campus, encourage your student to imagine what it would be like to be a student at this college.  Think about having a few similar questions for each campus visit to help compare campuses.  Parents: talk to other parents on tours. Where else are they visiting?

41.  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 (www.collegeboard.com) or ACT (www.actstudent.org).www.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.org  Identify colleges you would like to attend/other post-secondary plans.  Attend college fairs – St. Mary’s College, May 7, 2016 1 – 4 pm  Financial Aid Overview @ SRVHS Sept. 26, 2016 at 6:00 pm  SRVUSD College Night Octo. 26, 2016 at DVHS, 6:30 – 8:30 pm  Senior College info evening – Fall (date TBD) @ SRVHS  Begin your college application process early!  All college applications vary – check with individual colleges for specific requirements and deadlines. .

42.  Potential Division I & II Athletes: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse this semester  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 October 1, 2016  Scholarship deadlines vary: check with the Career Center  Sign up for the e-Bulletin to keep up with important dates and information.