1. San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves
Welcome Freshman!
Class of 2022
San Ramon Valley High School
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2. ADMINISTRATORS Jamie Keith Jason Krolikowski Megan Keefer Principal
Assistant Principal
A - GI
Megan Keefer
GL - OR
Justin White
OS - Z
Jason Krolikowski
Principal

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

4. Counselor Role
The SRVHS counselors assist students in achieving success in all aspects of their lives. Counselors help students throughout high school, providing individual, ongoing guidance on academic, personal, extracurricular, and post-secondary options.

5. To Access your Counselor
Drop-In
before or after school, at brunch or lunch
By appointment
Make the appointment during break time to take place during class time
for quick questions
Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.
Parents are encouraged to counselors via School Loop or website

6. Important Dates to Remember
COMPLETE ONLINE AT SRVUSD.NET
Online Course Selection
Return to your Middle School Counselor
Yellow Course Selection Form
White Parent eNews/eBulletin/eLINK List
March 9-18
Due
March 19th

7. SRVHS Graduation Requirements
English credits
Mathematics credits
Must pass Algebra 1 or equivalent
Social Studies credits
World Geography
World History I & II
US History I & II
American Government & Economics
Science credits
Life Science 10 credits
Physical Science 10 credits
Physical Education credits
Health credits
Visual or Performing Art
World Language credits
Vocational or Applied Art
Additional Credits credits
Total Credits Needed for Graduation: credits
Click mouse to have circle over “240 credits”
Must have 10 credits in 2 of the 3 areas

8. 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

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
Page xii in Course Catalog

10. Please follow guidelines & prerequisites to promote success
Course Selection
The entire High School Course Catalog is also available online at
Schools High School Course Catalog
Please follow guidelines & prerequisites to promote success
Budget and enrollment will impact whether or not these courses are provided.

11. 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.
How:
Go to srvusd.net, Personalized Learning tab

12. World Geography / Health
9th Grade Courses
Required Courses
English 9
World Geography / Health
Physical Education 9
Biology
Mathematics
Note: Eng, World Geo/Health, PE9, Biology pre-scheduled
Counselor if you want to opt out of Biology

13. Mathematics
Prior performance in pre-requisite courses will determine math placement
Algebra 1 Enriched 1 (C- or below in CC math)
Algebra 1 (C or better CC math)
Geometry (C or better Adv Algebra)
Algebra 2 (C or better Geometry)
Accelerated Algebra 2 (strong A in Alg & Geom)
**Check the High School Course Catalog for detailed
district math pathways**

14. Science
Biology

15. World Language Placement based on Previous Course Performance
French 1 or 2
Spanish 1 or 2

16. (semester class after school) All VAPA courses are year long courses
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA)
Art 1
Concert Band
Dance 1
Marching Band
Men’s Ensemble
(semester class after school)
Women’s Ensemble
Theatre Arts 1
Oral Interpretation
Photography
Orchestra
Video Production 1
All VAPA courses are year long courses

17. Career Tech & Applied Arts
Auto 1
Building Basic Robots
Computer 1 & 2
Publications 1
Recording Studio
Culinary Arts 1
V.S. Net Programming
Additional Electives:
AP Human Geography
Creative Writing
Journalism 1
Freshman Leadership

18. AVID What AVID is NOT! Study hall Remedial intervention
A place to work on homework
A class to earn an “easy A”
AVID is a college preparatory elective program that develops:
Strategies for reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking and organization
Effective habits, skills, & behaviors
Readiness for rigorous & advanced placement courses
Emphasis on being eligible for a four-year college!

19. Special Education IEP is required for Special Education.
Orientation about high school resource programs will be presented by SRVHS Resource Teachers at middle school campuses in early March.
Please contact your current resource teacher for specific times
Note: Tutorial class only open to SpEd students

20. Return the forms to your Middle School Counselor by 3/19
Course Selection
Course Selection will be done on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal – Mar. 9–18th
The High School Course Catalog will be available at Click on Course Selection Tab then High School Course Catalog
Follow the directions on the Campus Online Registration Instructions Sheet
Return the forms to your Middle School Counselor by 3/19

21. Online Course Selection Instructions
The online course registration window will be open from March 9–March 18th.
Log in to the Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal URL
User name = District Login user name (ex. cw.csmith)
Password = ID# with student ID (ex. ID#000000)
Click Log in. This will bring you to the main portal page.
Your first visit to the Campus Portal, you will be prompted to change your password.
Important - Please make sure you record your password for future use.
On the left hand side of the screen, under student name, click “Registration: 18-19”.
Click “Course Search” at the top next to San Ramon Valley High School.
“Search by” will appear, Click the “Go” button and a list of courses will appear or type in course name to narrow the list.
The course will appear on the right side of the screen, if this is the correct course, click on it.
The course will then appear on the bottom of the screen followed by 2 boxes “Request this Course” and “Request as an Alternate” select one.
Repeat number 4-6 for each class choice. Selections must match your Course Request Form. For semester courses pick 2 courses to complete the year, (“z” in the course code denotes spring semester.)
If you do not want 7 classes select - Unscheduled “A” Fall and Unscheduled “A” Spring .
If you do want a 7th class go to repeat the “Search” and “Request this Course”.
Please select two alternate courses in the event your first requests are unavailable.
Each course should appear in the list on the left of the screen under the appropriate category: Requested Courses OR Alternate Courses. After each course selection click on “Course Search” and resume the process to select each course.
If a course requires an election, you must select a different course at this time. You will be placed in the course after elections/additions have occurred.
Your selections will automatically save as you go through the steps listed above. If at any time during the scheduling window, you decide to make a change, click on the course in your list that you want to change. “Drop This Request” will appear, click on “Drop This Request”. The course will be removed from your list, you may leave your list as is or return to the “Course Search” and make a new selection.
You may print a copy of the course selection for your records, you do not need to turn it in with your Course Selection Sheet.
Sign out of the portal once registration is complete. Turn in your yellow form to your Middle School Counselor by 3/19/18

22. SRVHS 9th Grade Course Selection Form 2018-19
All 9th grade students must sign up for at least 6 classes, a 7th class is optional. Choose your elective class carefully.
Please fill out this form completely. Limitations in the master schedule, class sizes, and low enrollment may affect your primary choices. Students must indicate alternate choices below.
Please check  here if you want to participate in Marching Band (After School Course) ____
List 2 alternate courses you are interested in taking if a scheduling conflict occurs.
*Elective Alternates
(in order of preference) __________________________ ______________________________ 2
Course
Special Instructions
English 9
Automatically signed up
Learn more about course offerings in the High School Course Catalog go to , click on Course Selection tab.
Math
Course determined by grades
Science
high school counselor to opt out
World Geography/Health PE
Elective
Make sure to include 2 alternate courses, below
Parent must sign paperwork
Optional 7th Course
If no 7th course desired, enter Unscheduled A Fall & Unscheduled A Spring
**Limited availability and not required for graduation**

23. Course Offerings
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS Art 1 Concert Band (Wind/Perc) Orchestra (Strings) Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Photography Dance 1 Theatre Arts 1 Oral Interpret Marching Band (after school only) CAREER TECH/APPLIED ARTS Auto 1 Bldg Basic Robots Freshman Leadership Culinary Arts 1 Computer 1 and 2 (semester each) VS.Net Programming Recording Studio Video Production 1 NON DEPARTMENTAL AVID AP Human Geography Journalism Publications Creative Writing
ENGLISH English 9 HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCES World Geography and Culture MATH Algebra 1 Enriched 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Accelerated Algebra 2 LIFE SCIENCE Biology HEALTH Health PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE 9 WORLD LANGUAGES French I French II Spanish I Spanish II

26. 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 & Volunteer Opportunities
Naviance/Family Connection College and Career Software Program
Career Center Coordinators Monday-Thursday 7:30-3:30
Susan Wise:
Jill Schratz:

27. High School Transition
Student Planner
Time Management
Parent Handbook
Balance curricular & extra-curricular
Establish a Study Schedule
Social Transition
Ask Questions
Intervention
Do Homework
School Loop
Student Advocacy
Attendance

28. Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to study differently in high school?
If I’m in a class and I’m not doing well, can I change my class?
If I’m in a class and don’t like my teacher, can I change my class?
Should I be in a 5, 6 or 7-period day?
Can I have PE 6th period because I play a sport and will need to leave early for games?

29. Where to find this PowerPoint
Srvhs.net
Building Bridges Tab
(middle of page)
Course Selection OR

30. Finish Strong in Middle School!!
Questions now? Start with your student’s middle school counselor who will refer you to us if necessary.
Stay tuned for s and check the SRV website under Building Bridges for updates.
Finish Strong in Middle School!!
Develop good study habits now which will benefit you in high school where the rigor is increased.

31. Important Dates: Fall Wolf Pack Days August 2nd and August 8th
1 – 7 p.m. both days
Freshmen/New Student Orientation
August 9th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
First Day of School
Monday, August 13th, minimum day