Welcome Freshman Class of 2010 To San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves

Counselor Assignments A – DR Craig Ritts DU – LAM Nancy Conti LAN- REI CatherineHerdering REJ – Z Vivian Srouji Support CounselorJennifer Kessler

Important Dates 4/3, 4 & 5Jazz Program Auditions 4/3 Monday-3:30 Saxophones 4/4 Tuesday-3:30 Brass 4/5 Wednesday-3:30 Rhythm 4/20Visit Charlotte Wood for collection of Course Selection Sheets (gold form) and Health Form (blue form) Parent Signature Required 4/21Other Middle Schools return to office for pick up Parent Signature Required 5/15Athletic Information Night 7:00 p.m. in Large Gym

Important Dates Packet Pick-Up – Mon 8/14 and Tues 8/15 Staff Lounge 8:30 am – 3 pm Wolf Pack Days – Thurs 8/ am - 12 pm & 4 pm -7 pm Tues 8/ am - 12 pm Freshman Orientation - Thurs 8/24 8:30 am – 12:00 pm 1 st Day of School - Monday 8/28 Evening with Principal - Wednesday 9/13 - 7:00 pm PAC

Agenda Role of the Counselor Graduation Requirements High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Subject and Credit Requirements Course Selection College Entrance Requirements Navigating High School

Role of Counselor To Access Counselor: Drop in before school, during brunch or lunch or during the school day by appointment or Students are encouraged to direct questions to individual counselor Typical Services: Academic Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Post Secondary Planning, Referrals Academic and personal crisis counseling

Graduation Requirements English 40 Credits Math –Must pass Alg 1 or equiv. 20 Credits Social Studies 35 Credits Science 20 Credits Physical Education 20 Credits World Languages 2 Areas Visual/Performing Arts 10 Credits Each Vocational/Applied Arts Health 5 Credits Sub Total 160 Credits Electives 80 Credits Total 240 Credits Passing High School Exit Exam

Length of School Day All ninth graders must have six classes Period 1 – 6 required per district policy 8:30 – 3:10 M W TH FR 9:30 – 3:10 Tuesdays Optional seventh class – If Available A Period 7:30 – 3:10 M W TH FR 8:40 – 3:10 Tuesdays

Course Selection These are the planned course offerings for Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.

English  English 9 (Year)

Social Studies World Geography (Semester)

Mathematics Math Explorations (Year) Transitions to Algebra (Year) Algebra 1 (Year) Geometry (Year) Algebra 2 (Year) Algebra 2 Advanced (Year)

Physical Science Physical Science (Integrated) (Year) meets UC/CSU “g” College Prep Elective

Life Science Biology (Year) A in English, Science B or higher Alg 1B Accelerated Biology (Year) A English, A Science, B in Alg 1B Science Fair project required

Physical Education Physical Education 9 (Year) Required for all 9 th Grade Students

World Languages  French 1 (Year)  French 2 (Year)  German 1 (Year)  German 2 (Year)  Latin 1 (Year)  Spanish 1 (Year)  Spanish 2 (Year)  DVC Sign Language Semester 2 Instructor’s approval for 9 th grade students

Visual/Performing Arts (All Year Long Classes) Dance 1 Art 1 3D Art 1 Theatre Arts 1 Oral Interpretation Concert Band Jazz Band - Audition Orchestra – Audition Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble

Vocational/Applied Arts  Child Development (Semester or Year)  Culinary Arts 1 (Semester)  Culinary Arts 2 (Semester)  Internet Essentials (Semester)  Intro to Comp App/Keyboarding (Semester)  Sun Java (Computer 1) – Completion of Alg 1B

Non-Departmental Health (Semester) Journalism (Year) Marching Program (Fall) Unscheduled A (Fall ) Use for 6 Unscheduled A (Spring) Period Day

Special Education  Tutorial (Resource)  Full Inclusion  Pre Transition IEP Required for all these programs

Semester 1Semester 2 ID #Course Name ID# Course Name ENE9** English SSWG*N World Geo PE9*** PE 9 Math Science World Lang/Elective NDH*** Health Math Science World Lang/Elective Optional 7 th Class/Unscheduled

Sports Eligibility Participation by Try Out (except Track and Cross Country) Need 2.0 or above GPA in the previous semester or quarter. Athletic Night: May 15 th 7:00 pm in Large Gym Athletic Director: John Raynor

Community College Admission High School Graduation, California High School Proficiency Exam, or 18 years old Certificate Programs AA Degree 4 Year College Transfer

CSU/UC Entrance a-g Requirements AHistory (2 years): one year of World/European History; one year US History or one semester US and one semester American Government BEnglish (4 years) CMath (3 years) must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 DLaboratory Science (2 years) one year life, one year physical

CSU/UC a-g Entrance Requirements E World Languages (completion of 2 nd level of the same language) FVisual/Performing Arts (single year long approved course) GElective (additional year or two semesters of SRVHS approved courses)

Additional Requirements CSU SAT Reasoning Test or ACT + Writing Application deadline November 30 th for priority admissions More information go to UC SAT Reasoning or ACT + Writing SAT II – Subject Tests 2 Subject Tests from different areas Personal Statement November 30 th Application deadline More information go to

Independent Colleges/Universities and Public Out of State Colleges/Universities Check Admission Requirements Course Requirements Testing Requirements Grade Point Average Requirements (GPA) Letters of Recommendation (Private) Essays and/or personal statements

East Bay College Connection Date:April 29 th 1 – 4:30 pm Place:St Mary’s College

Career Center  Career Center Coordinators Pam Enz, Carolyn Mackell  Hours 8:00 - 4:00 Monday – Friday  College/Testing/Career/Scholarship/ Financial Aid/Work Permits/Job Board - Volunteer opportunities/College Rep Visits/Computer Search,Videos and College Catalogues **Library Open Daily 7:10, except Tuesday 8:30

High School Transition Student Planner Parent Handbook Establish Study Schedule Ask Questions Homework Academic Support (per funding) –English –Math Lab –Foreign Lang Lab –Science Lab –Social Studies –Weekly Progress Reports Time Management –Balance Curricular and Extra Curricular

Frequently Asked Questions 1.Will you have to study differently in high school? 2.How do parents receive progress reports – grades? 3.Do you have a counselor all 4 years? 4.Will I be behind if I take Physical Science as a Freshman? 5.If I get into a class and I’m not doing well can I change my class? 6.What if I don’t like my teacher, can I switch and get another teacher. 7.Can I have PE 6 th period, because I play sports and need to leave early? 8.Should I be on a 6 or 7 period day? 9.When do you start planning for college?

Thank you for attending and have a pleasant evening