1. San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves
Welcome Juniors and Seniors!
Classes of 2019 and 2020
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. ADMINISTRATORS Jamie Keith Jason Krolikowski Megan Keefer Principal
Assistant Principal
A - GI
Megan Keefer
GL - OR
Justin White
OS - Z
Jason Krolikowski
Principal

4. Student Support Cady Scharff
Counselors
A – EL
Jenifer Levy-Wendt
EM – LON Nancy Conti
LOO – SEI
Melissa Bergstedt
SEJ – Z
Kirsten Drake
Student Support Cady Scharff

5. Role of the Counselor To Access your Counselor (for Students):
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 (for Students):
Drop-In before or after school, at brunch or lunch
By appointment (made during a break, occurring during class)
for quick questions
Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.
Parents are encouraged to counselors via School Loop or website

6. 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 60
TOTAL *New SRVUSD requirement
220 *

7. FLEXIBLE SCHOOL START AND END TIMES
How:
Students will choose from the following schedules
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
A full SRV schedule:
A – 6 (space available)
A – 5
1 – 6
If taking a non-district course, your SRV schedule will be:
A – 4
1 – 5
2 - 6

8. College Connect Dual enrollment partnership between SRVUSD and DVC
Students earn both high school and college credit.
Enrolled in 4 SRV classes & College Connect Seminar and 2 DVC classes Jr and Sr years
College Connect info. at srvhs.net (under ‘Course Selection ’ tab)

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

10. Course Selection
The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at . Click on: ACADEMICS tab → scroll to Course Catalog 2018/19. This version will be available soon.
We strongly encourage students to review course descriptions and prerequisites when choosing classes.
Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.

11. Junior English English Language AP *
Superior skills in reading comprehension, analysis, and writing                    
Course emphasis on: rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis writing and close reading of fiction and non-fiction texts.
Summer reading assignment
Entrance Guidelines:
A in S1 English 10
B- or better in Adv. English 10 –OR-
fill out form given at the informational meeting (see your current English teacher for information)

12. Senior English English 12 Women’s Literature Shakespeare
Expository Reading and Writing
English Literature AP *
Superior reading comprehension and writing skills
Intensive study of works of literary merit
Summer reading assignment
Entrance Guidelines:
A in S1 English 11
B- or better in AP Language
-OR- fill out form given at the informational meeting
(see your current English teacher for information)

13. Junior Social Studies ELECTIVES Law (semester) Sociology (semester)
REQUIRED
US History I-II (year) or
US History AP (year)*
*Recommendation: “A” in World History, “B” in AP Euro,
and “A” in English 10 or “B-” or better in English 10 Adv.
ELECTIVES
Law (semester)
Sociology (semester)
Vietnam Era (semester)
Psychology AP (year)
European History AP (year)
Psychology (semester)
Philosophy (semester)
World War II (semester)
Human Geography AP

14. Senior Social Studies Electives Sociology (semester)
Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government
American Government (sem) Economics (sem)
Government & Politics: Economics AP Micro (sem)
Comparative, AP * (year long)
American Government AP (sem) - *Linked to an English 12 Class
Electives
Sociology (semester)
Psychology (semester)
Law (semester)
Vietnam War (semester)
World War II (semester)
Philosophy (semester)
Human Geography AP (year)
European History AP (year)
Psychology AP (year)

15. 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

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

17. Life Science Biology Biology AP Forensic Science Anatomy/Physiology
Anatomy/Physiology Honors
Marine Biology (seniors only)

18. Physical Education Net Sports (S1, S2) Sport Conditioning (S1, S2)
Team Sports (S1, S2)
Weights (S1, S2)
Advanced Weights (S1, S2)
Yoga (S1, S2)
Basketball Conditioning (S1, S2)
Power Walking (S1, S2)
Dance (year long)
Marching Band
(1st semester only,
takes place after school)

19. Physical Education Athletic PE: Independent PE: What?
Must be on a SRVHS team
10 credits given per season (effective School Year)
See under Athletics → Athletic PE for guidelines & procedures
Independent PE:
What?
An exceptionally gifted athlete who is competing at a Regional, State, or National competition level within the school year in an individual sport –OR-
Have an impacted schedule due to a special academic support program –OR-
Wishes to take an advanced level PE course that the school is not offering –OR-
Is medically prohibited from participating in regular PE
How can my student do this?
Applications will be available after Spring Break
More info to follow on the SRVUSD website (Personalized Learning Tab)

20. 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. **

21. EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE WORLD LANGUAGES FOR CREDIT THROUGH HERITAGE SCHOOLS
What:
Students taking a language at an SRVUSD-approved Heritage Language School will be able to use the classes for advancement purposes once they promote from 8th grade.
How Can My Student Do This?
Parents are responsible for enrolling their child into the Heritage School of their choice.
Visit “Personalized Learning” tab on for up-to-date information.
Who:
Students enrolled in an SRVUSD-approved Heritage Language School

22. Visual & Performing Arts
Art 5 Advanced
Studio Art AP
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 (same as Comp Sci C) (year)
AP Computer Science A (year)
Computer 1 and 2 (semester)
Culinary Arts 1 (year)
Culinary Arts 2 (year)
iQuest (Seniors only) (year)
Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship (year)
Sports Medicine (ROP) (year
Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)

24. Electives AVID (year) AVID Tutor Creative Writing (year)
Journalism 1 and 2 (year)
Publications 1 (year)
Advanced Publications 2 (year)
Library Services (year)
Performing Arts Assistant
Speech & Debate (year)
AP Human Geography
Recording Studio
Work Experience (semester)
Marching Band (semester)
Unscheduled A Fall (semester)
Unscheduled A Spring (semester)
Unscheduled 1st (F and SP)
2nd (F and SP)
6th (F and SP)

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. click on Course Selection 2018-2019.
Online Course Selection
Friday, March 9th – Sunday, March 18th
Forms will be distributed on March 6th in Homeroom
Buff (colored) Junior or (Blue) colored Senior Course Selection Sheets with parent signature on or before March 20th to Homeroom Class.
Note: Forms can be downloaded from srvhs.net
click on Course Selection

27. Questions Regarding Course Selection?
Students & Parents: your counselor with individual questions
Students: Counselors are available to students on a “drop in” basis for questions:
Before School, Lunch and After School
For 10 minute individual appointments during class beginning February 16th.
**Students must schedule the appointment in the counseling office, and parents may attend**

28. 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.
Detailed directions will be on “Personalized Learning” tab.
How Can My Student Do This?
There will be two opportunities during the academic year to submit official transcripts to the Counseling Office to have non-SRVUSD coursework placed on the student’s transcript.

29. 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/quarter
See under Athletics

30. 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.

31. 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

32. Community College Admission
Students are eligible if they:
Have graduated from high school
Are 18 years old
Certificate Programs
AA Degree, AAT Degree
Four-year College Transfer

33. 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. **

34. Additional Requirements
University of California
California State University
SAT -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:
Jill Schratz:

39. Upcoming Class Information Meetings
Course Information Fair
March 1st after school (early dismissal day)
AP Euro, Feb. 16th at lunchtime (R42)
Creative Writing, Feb. 20th at lunchtime (D101)
Journalism, Feb. 27th at lunchtime (D101)
AP Human Geography, March 6th at lunchtime (R44)

40. Important Dates – Winter/Spring
March 9th – 18th
Online Registration AND
Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Tuesday 3/20,
to your Homeroom Class
March 13th, 6:30 pm
Why Consider Out of State (SRVHS & MVHS Mini Fair)
SRVHS Commons
Information in the Bulletin and College/Career Center
April 28th, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
NACAC College Fair
SF Cow Palace
May 2nd, 6:30 pm
“Kick off to College” Parent info Night in SRVHS Commons
May 5th 1:00 – 4:00 pm
St. Mary’s College Fair
St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
Summer School at Cal High & Charlotte Wood M.S.
(Remediation & Enrichment)
Session A: June 11 – 28 (No School 6/29)
8:00 am – 12:40 pm
Session B: July 2 – 20 (No School 7/4)
Watch the SRV Bulletin for registration info early April

41. Important Dates – Fall Wolf Pack Days
August 2nd and 8th 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
First Day of School
Monday, August 13th (Minimum Day)
College Night – Monte Vista H.S.
Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm

42. 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?

43. 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?

44. 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
March 13th , 6:30 - Mini Out of State College Fair (for SRV & MV) at SRVHS Commons;
April 28th , 1:30 – 4:30 pm - NACAC College Fair (nacacfairs.org);
May 5th, 1 – 4 pm – St. Mary’s College Fair
Financial Aid Overview – Sept/Oct TBD
SRVUSD College Fair, Oct. 24th at MVHS, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Begin your college application process early!
All college applications vary – check with individual colleges for specific requirements and deadlines.
Attend SRVHS College Application Workshop (for parents) – May 2nd at 6:30 pm.

45. 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, ,2018
Scholarship deadlines vary: check with the Career Center/Naviance
Sign up for the e-Bulletin to keep up with important dates and information

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