1. San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves Home of the Wolves

2. Tonight’s Agenda Role of the Counselor Dates to Remember Graduation Requirements Subjects and Courses Course Selection Navigating High School

3. Counselors A-Do: Jenifer Levy-Wendt jlevy-wendt@srvusd.net jlevy-wendt@srvusd.net Dof-Ko: Nancy Conti nconti@srvusd.net nconti@srvusd.net Kp-Ob: Melissa Bergstedt mbergstedt@srvusd.net mbergstedt@srvusd.net Oc-Sca: Emperatris Vega evega@srvusd.net evega@srvusd.net Scb-Z: Cady Scharff cscharff@srvusd.net cscharff@srvusd.net Student Support Counselor: Christie Harrington-Tsai charrington-tsai@srvusd.net charrington-tsai@srvusd.net

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. – Drop-In before or after school, at brunch or lunch – By appointment during the school day – E-mail for quick questions Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors. To Access your Counselor

6. Important Dates: Spring March 13-20 Online Course Registration Monday, March 23rd Forms due to your Middle School Counseling Office Yellow - Course Selection White – SRVHS Parent eNews/eLink/ eBulletin

7. Important Dates: Fall Wolf Pack Days – August 20th and August 24 th – 1 – 7 p.m. both days Freshmen/New Student Orientation – Friday, August 21 st, time tbd First Day of School – Tuesday, August 25 th, minimum day

8. Graduation Requirements Subject AreaCredits English 40 Math – must pass Algebra I or equivalent 20 Social Studies 35 Science 20 Physical Education 20 Health 5 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 Electives 80 TOTAL240

9. School Day All students must have six classes Students must be enrolled in periods 1 – 6 If available, students may take an A period, seventh class

10. Your Four-Year Plan A worksheet to map a course plan for your four years of high school is available online at www.srvhs.net on page 2 of the online course catalogue.www.srvhs.net

11. COURSE SELECTION 2015-2016 The entire SRVHS Course Catalog is available online at www.srvhs.net in thewww.srvhs.net Course Selection 2015 – 2016 tab Please follow guidelines & prerequisites to promote success Budget and enrollment will impact whether or not these courses are provided.

12. 9 th Grade courses Required Courses English 9 World Geography / Health Physical Education 9

13. Algebra 1 Enriched 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2/Algebra 2 21 st Century/Accelerated Algebra 2 Check page 3 of the High School Course Catalog for detailed district math pathways. Mathematics Choice Based on Previous Course Performance

14. Science Choice Based on Previous Course Performance Physical Science Integrated Physical Science Life Science Biology Accelerated Biology Accelerated Bio Grade of A in English, Science, & Algebra 1 Teacher rec. from 8 th grade science Science fair project required

15. World Language Choice Based on Previous Course Performance French 1 or 2 Spanish 1 or 2

16. Art 1 3D Art 1 Dance 1 Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Oral Interpretation Orchestra Concert Band Marching Band Theatre Arts 1 Photography Visual & Performing Arts All VAPA courses are year long courses

17. Career Tech & Applied Arts Auto 1 Building Basic Robots Computer 1 & 2 Publications 1 Additional Electives: Creative Writing Journalism 1 Academic Enrichment Culinary Arts 1 Freshman Leadership V.S. Net Programming AVID Unscheduled AFall Unscheduled A Spring

18. AVID 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! What AVID is NOT! Study hall Remedial intervention A place to work on homework A class to earn an “easy A”

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. Please contact your current resource teacher for specific times

20. Course Selection  Course Selection will be done on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal  The High School Course Catalog is at www.srvhs.net. Click on Course Selection 2015- 2016 in the middle of the page www.srvhs.net  Follow the directions on the Campus Online Registration Instructions Sheet Return the forms to your Middle School Counselor by 3/23

21. Course Selection Go to the SRVHS IC campus portal

22. 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 CoordinatorsMonday-Friday 8:00-4:00 Candy Jewett: cjewett@srvusd.net Jill Schratz: jschratz@srvusd.net

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

24. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Will I have to study differently in high school? 2. If I’m in a class and I’m not doing well, can I change my class? 3. If I’m in a class and don’t like my teacher, can I change my class? 4. Should I be in a 6- or 7-period day? 5. Can I have PE 6 th period because I play a sport and will need to leave early for games?

25. Remember to finish STRONG in middle school! Go Wolves!