1. San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves
Welcome Juniors and Seniors!
Classes of 2018 and 2019
San Ramon Valley
High School
Home of the Wolves

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

3. Counselors Ru – Z Kirsten Drake kdrake@srvusd.net
Student Support Cady Scharff
A – D Jenifer Levy-Wendt
E – Lil Nancy Conti
Lim – Ro Melissa Bergstedt
Part-time Counselor
Rachelle Goldenberg

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
Set up an appointment in the counseling center during the school day
for quick questions
Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.

5. 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 Out of State 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.
(for Remediation only)
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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. Non-District Course (11-12)
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. College Connect Dual enrollment partnership between SRVUSD and DVC
Students earn both high school and college credit.
Enrolled in 4 SRV classes and 2 DVC classes Jr and Sr years
INFORMATION MEETINGS were held:
Tuesday, Feb 7 MV Library 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 9 CHS Library 7:00p.m.
College Connect info. at srvhs.net (under ‘Students’ tab)

11. 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 at
Schools High Schools
High Schools Locker
High School Course Catalog

12. Course Selection These are the planned course offerings for 2017-2018.
The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at
Please follow guidelines/prerequisites to promote success.
Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.

13. Junior English English 11 Women’s Literature English Language AP *
*To qualify, students must have an “A” in English 10 or a “B-” or higher in English 10 Adv.
Or take assessment on Feb. 23rd & 24th after school
(sign up current English teacher)
Register for this class only if you have met the prerequisites

14. Senior English English 12 Women’s Literature
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
Or take assessment on Feb. 23rd & 24th after school (sign up with your current English teacher)
Register only if you have met the prerequisites

15. Junior Social Studies ELECTIVES Law (semester)
REQUIRED
US History I-II (year) or
US History AP (year)*
*Recommendation: “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)

16. Senior Social Studies
Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government
American Government CP Economics
American Government: Economics AP Micro
We The People Honors Economics 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)

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

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

19. Life Science Life Science Biology Biology AP Marine Biology
Anatomy/Physiology
Anatomy/Physiology Honors

20. Physical Education Net Sports (semester) Sport Conditioning (semester)
Team Sports (semester)
Weights (semester)
Advanced Weights (semester)
Yoga
Basketball Conditioning

21. 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. **

22. Visual & Performing Arts
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 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. **

23. Career Technology/ Applied Arts
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)

24. Electives AVID (year) Senior AVID Seminar (year) AVID Tutor
Tutor (year)
Teacher/Office Assistant - grading of Pass/Fail only (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)

25. 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

26. Course Selection Online Course Selection
Wednesday, March 8th – Sunday, March 19th
Students will be required to submit:
Buff (colored) Junior or (Blue) colored Senior Course Selection Sheets with parent signature on or before 3/21 to Homeroom Class.
Forms will be distributed on 3/7/17
Forms can be downloaded from srvhs.net
click on Course Selection

27. 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.
Counselors are also available by appointment for 10 minute individual appointments. Parents may attend the individual appointments with their students, as well.
Students can schedule an appointment at the Counseling Desk during break times.

28. 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 or quarter
Athletic Director: Greg Ochs
see website

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

30. Types of schools & Applications
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

31. 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

32. 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 Catalog for further details. **

33. Additional Requirements
University of California
California State University
SAT with Essay Test -or-
ACT with Writing
Comprehensive Review (includes Personal Insight Questions and Activities)
Application Filing Period
November 1st – 30th
Subject tests recommended not required “value added”
SAT Test -or-
ACT
October 1st – November 30th for priority admissions

35. GPA
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 A-G GPA: Used by UC & most CSU (exception Cal Poly SLO re-calculates using 9-12 grades)

36. 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

37. Naviance: Family Connections
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 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
SusanWise:
Alida Smit:

39. Organizing College Visits/Tours
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 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. Organizing College Visits/Tours (cont’d)
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. 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 or other post-high school plans (trade school, military, gap year.)
Attend college fairs – April 29th , 1:30 – 4:30 pm - NACAC College Fair (nacacfairs.org), May 1st , 6:30 – 8:30 pm - Mini Out of State College Fair at SRVHS Library,
May 6, 2017, 1 – 4 pm – St. Mary’s College Fair
Financial Aid Overview – Sept/Oct TBD
SRVUSD College Night Oct. 25, 2017 at MVHS, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Senior College info evening – Fall (date SRVHS
Begin your college application process early!
All college applications vary – check with individual colleges for specific requirements and deadlines. .

42. Checklist, Continued
Potential Division I & II Athletes: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse this semester
Letters of Recommendation (teacher and counselor)
For Counselor Req: Prepare the due date form, parent questionnaire student evaluation survey and request transcripts on Naviance before requesting letters of recommendation.
For Teacher Req: ask your academic teacher, preferably, at the end of your Junior year for a recommendation
Community Service
Visit colleges
Maintain a solid college preparatory program and GPA during senior year
File for Financial Aid starting October 1, ,2017
Scholarship deadlines vary: check with the Career Center/Naviance
Sign up for the e-Bulletin to keep up with important dates and information.

43. Thank you so much for attending!
Good Night!
Thank you so much for attending!