San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves Home of the Wolves Welcome! Junior Class of 2014 and Senior Class of 2013

 Role of the Counselor  Important Dates to Remember  Graduation Requirements  Subjects and Courses  Course Selection  College Entrance Requirements  Thank You & Good Night!

Counselor Assignments AlphabetCounselorContact Info. A - DJenifer Levy-Wendt E - LeaNancy Conti Leb - RicMelissa Bergstedt Rid – ZJennifer Kessler

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 during the school day for quick questions  Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.

 March 8 th – 18 th Online Registration Return Course Selection Sheets no later than Monday March 19 th to 4 th Period Class  Saturday, April 14 th St. Mary’s College Fair  1:00 – 4:30: St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA  Summer School – Dougherty Valley High School Session A  June 25 th – July 13 th  8:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Session B  July 16 th – Aug 2 nd  8:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m

 Packet Pick-Up August 13 th – August 14 th Hours TBD  Wolf Pack Days Thursday, August 16 th and Tuesday, August 21 st 1 pm – 7 pm in the Commons  First Day of School! Tuesday, August 28 th (Minimum Day)  Evening With the Principal September 12 th  Back-to-School Night September 19 th

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 period is at the end of the day on Tuesday

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

These are the planned course offerings for 2012 – 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 both semesters of English 10 Advanced -or- Students will take a English Assessment Placement Test

 English 12  English Literature AP To qualify, students must have a “B-” or higher in both semesters of English Language AP -or- Students will take a English Assessment Placement Test  Film as Literature (NCP)

REQUIRED  US History 1-2 (year) or  US History AP (year) ELECTIVES  Law (semester)  Psychology (semester)  Psychology AP (year )  Vietnam Era (semester)  World War II (semester)  Roots of Rock Music (semester)  European History AP (year)  East Asia Studies

Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government  American Government CP/NCP (semester)  American Government AP (semester)  Comparative Government & Politics AP (year)  Economics CP/NCP (semester)  Microeconomics AP (semester) Electives  Law (semester)  Psychology (semester)  Psychology AP (year )  Vietnam Era (semester)  World War II (semester)  Roots of Rock Music (semester)  European History AP (year)  East Asia Studies

 Standards Algebra  Geometry  Algebra II  Algebra II Advanced  Advanced Math Topics  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  Hands on Physics  Physics Honors  Physics AP

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

 See Online Course Catalogue for course selections.

 Chinese Mandarin I (year)  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)  ASL I  ASL II  ASL III

 Art I  Art II  Art and Animation  Studio Art AP  3D Art I  3D Art II  Photography  Photography Advanced  Art of Video Production I  Art of Video Production 2  Theatre Arts I – IV  Theatre Production  Concert Band  Jazz Band – audition  Jazz Band Ensemble – audition  Symphonic Band – audition  Orchestra  Marching Program  Dance I – V – audition  Men’s Ensemble  Women’s Ensemble  Chamber Singers – audition  Concert Choir – audition  Treble Choir - audition  Oral Interpretation **All classes are Year Long.**

VAPA Audition Dates ClassDates Choir March 12 th Ken Abrams for additional information. Jazz Band Jazz Ensemble March 12 Saxophones March 13 Trumpets & Trombones March 14 Rhythm Start at 3:30 in Inst. Music Dance 2,3,4,5 Clinics April 3 & 4, 3:30 – 5 Auditions April 5 & 6, 3:30 – 7 Aux Gym

 Alternative Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year)  Auto 1 (semester)  Auto 2 (semester)  Auto Technology (semester or year)  Building Basic Robots (year)  Careers in Teaching (semester or year)  Computer 1 (semester)  Computer 2 (semester)  Culinary Arts 1 (year)  Culinary Arts 2 (year)  Designs for the Web (year)  iQuest (Seniors Only)  Intro to Engineering (year)  Recording Studio Arts I (year)  Sports Medicine (ROP) (year)  Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)

Electives  Creative Writing (semester can be repeated)  Speech II (year)  Marching Program (fall semester)  Newspaper (semester)  Teacher/Office Assistant (semester)  Tutor (year)  Work Experience (semester or year)  Yearbook (year)  Journalism (semester)  Unscheduled A Fall (semester)  Unscheduled A Spring (semester)

Questions Regarding Course Selection?  Counselors are available on a “drop in” basis for student questions: A period, lunch and after school March 2 nd – 16 th.  Parents by appointment only (10 minute appointments) March 2 – 16 th.

Online Course Selection  Go to the SRVHS campus portal

 Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field and Cross Country)  Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous semester or quarter  Athletic Director: John Raynor

NCAA Clearinghouse  Division I & II Athletes  Complete Online Application for initial eligibility now.  For more information see Online Course Catalog

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  Total Weighted  Total Unweighted  CP Weighted  Cal Grant Unweighted

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

Family Connections: Personalized College/Career Planning Software How Can Students Use It?  Career/Major Planning  Personality and interest Inventories  Building resumes  College research and planning  Researching scholarships and financial aid

 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: Carolyn Mackell: 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 a resume, parent information sheet, student response sheet 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 eBulletin to keep up with important dates and information.

Thank you so much for attending!