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San Ramon San Ramon Valley Valley
High SchoolHigh School Home of theHome of the WolvesWolves
Welcome!Welcome!
Senior Class of 2010Senior Class of 2010
Role of the Counselor Important Dates to Remember Graduation Requirements Subjects and Courses Course Selection College Entrance Requirements Thank You & Good Night!
Alphabet
Counselor Contact Info.
A – Cha Jessica Coulson jcoulson@srvhs.org552-3035
Che – Fo Ian Farr ifarr@srvhs.org552-3092
Fr – Ki Nancy Conti nconti@srvhs.org552-3027
Kl – Ni Melissa Bergstedt mbergstedt@srvhs.org552-3045
No – San Jenifer Levy-Wendt
jlevy-wendt@srvhs.org552-3025
Sap – Z Vivian Srouji vsrouji@srvhs.org552-3033
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• By appointment during the school day• E-mail for quick questions
Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.
Week of March 23rd • Online Registration• Return Course Selection Sheets
Saturday, April 25th • St. Mary’s College Fair
1:00 – 4:30: St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
Summer School • Session A
June 19th – July 10th 8:00 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
• Session B July 13th – July 31st
8:00 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Packet Pick-Up• Monday, August 10th & Tuesday, August 11th
Wolf Pack Days• Thursday, August 13th & Wednesday, August 19th • Times TBD
First Day of School!• Monday, August 24th
Evening With the Principal• Wednesday, September 9th • 7:00 – 8:00, PAC
Back-to-School Night• September, TBA
Subject Area Credits
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:oWorld LanguagesoVisual & Performing ArtsoCareer Technology/ Applied Arts
20
Electives 80
TOTAL 240
All students must have six classes
Per SRVUSD Policy, students must be enrolled in periods 1 – 6:• 8:30 – 3:10: M, W, Th., F• 9:30 – 3:10: Tuesdays
If available, students may take an “A” period, seventh class:• 7:30 – 3:10: M, W, Th., F• 8:40 – 3:10: Tuesdays
Intervention/Collaboration • 2009-2010 school year
A worksheet to map a course plan for your four years of high school is available online at www.srvhs.org.• Online Course Catalogue, page 5
These are the planned course offerings for 2009 – 2010.
The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalogue is available online at www.srvhs.org.
Please follow guidelines/prerequisites to promote success.
Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.
English 12 English Literature AP
• To qualify, students must have a “B-” or higher in both semesters of English Language AP
-or-
• Students must take the English Assessment Placement Test:
Monday, March 16th 3:20 – 5:30 Sign up in the counseling office
by Thursday, March 12th
Composition Film as Literature (NCP)
American Government CP/NCP (semester) American Government AP (year) Comparative Government & Politics AP (year)
• Students must attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 12th in R-6 during lunch
• This class is blocked with English 12
Economics CP/NCP (semester) Economics AP (year)
Civil War (semester)Law (semester)Psychology (semester)Psychology AP (year)
Vietnam Era (semester)World War II (semester)Roots of Rock Music
(semester)European History AP (year)
Transitions to Algebra
Algebra I
Standards Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra II Advanced
Advanced Math Topics
Personal Finance
Statistics
Statistics AP
Pre-Calculus/Trig
Pre-Calculus/Trig
Honors
Calculus AP AB
Calculus AP BC
** Please see the Math Pathways Chart on page 3 of the Online Course Catalogue.
**
Integrated Physical Science
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Chemistry AP
Physics
Physics Honors
Physics AP
Life Science
Biology
Biology AP
Anatomy/Physiology
Anatomy/Physiology Honors
Environmental Science AP
See Online Course Catalogue, page 13, for course selections.
Independent Study PE changes
Chinese Mandarin I (year) Chinese Mandarin II (year) Chinese Mandarin III (year) French I (year) French II (year) French III (year) French IV Honors (year) French Language AP (year) Spanish I (year) Spanish II (year) Spanish III (year) Spanish IV Honors (year) Spanish Language AP (year) ASL (sign language): DVC spring semester course
SIGN 280
Art I Art II (formerly Art III) Studio Art AP 3D Art I 3D Art II Digital Photography Photography Photography Advanced Digital Photography
Advanced Graphic Design I Art of Video Production I Multimedia 1-2 Theatre Arts I – IV Theatre Production
Concert Band Jazz Band – audition Jazz Band Ensemble –
audition Symphonic Band – audition Orchestra Music Theory AP
Dance I – V
Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Chamber Singers – audition Concert Choir – audition Treble Choir - audition
Oral Interpretation
**All classes are Year Long.**
VAPA Audition DatesClass Dates
Chamber Singers March 2nd & 3rd
* Please see Ken Abrams for additional information.
Jazz BandJazz Ensemble
March 30th, 31st, April 2nd
Theatre III, IVTheatre Production
* Please see Chuck Perryman for additional information.
Auto I (semester) Auto II (semester) Auto Technology (semester or year) Alternative Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year) Careers with Children (semester or year) Careers in Teaching (semester or year) Culinary Arts I (semester) Culinary Arts II (semester) Internet Essentials (semester) Intro to Computer Applications/Keyboarding (semester) Java Programming/Computer I (semester)
• Requires completion of Algebra I Webpage Design (year) Multimedia (year) Introduction to Engineering (year) Recording Studio Arts I (semester or year) Sports Medicine (ROP) (year) Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)
Electives Career Exploration (semester) Creative Writing (semester) Journalism (semester) Speech II (year) Marching Program (fall semester) Newspaper (year) Teacher/Office Assistant (semester) Work Experience (semester or year) Yearbook (year)
Unscheduled A Fall (semester) Unscheduled A Spring (semester)
Questions Regarding Course Selection?
Counselors are available on a “drop in” basis for questions:• March 13th, March 16th, March 17th
7:45 – 9:45 a.m. in the Career Center• Thursday, March 12th
A period• Tuesday, March 17th
Lunch• Thursday, March 19th
After school until 4:00 p.m.• Students may drop in before school, during brunch
& lunch, and after school any time during the week.
Online Course Selection
Online Course Selection
Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field and Cross Country)
Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous semester or quarter
Athletic Director: John Raynor• jraynor@srvhs.org• 552-3005
NCAA Clearinghouse
Division I & II Athletes• www.ncaa.org
Complete Online Application for initial eligibility during this semester
For more information, see page 32 in the Online Course Catalogue
Community College Classes @ SRVHS
Intro to Business – BUS 109 DVC (fall)
Marketing/Advertising – BUSMK 255 (spring)
Sign Language – ASL 280 (spring)
** District policy dictates that non-district courses will not be placed on the comprehensive high school
transcript unless they are used to remediate a failed course or as part of the student’s mandatory six
class/graduation requirement program. **
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
UC/CSU “A – G” RequirementsUniversity of California California State
Universitya. History/ Social Science 2 years required
a. History/ Social Science2 years required
b. English4 years required
b. English4 years required
c. Mathematics3 years required/ 4 years recommended
c. Mathematics3 years required
d. Laboratory Science2 years required/ 3 years recommended
d. Laboratory Science2 years required
e. Language other than English2 years required/ 3 years recommended
e. Language other than English2 years required
f. Visual and Performing Arts1 year required
f. Visual and Performing Arts1 year required
g. Electives1 year required
g. Electives1 year required
** See page 32 of Online Course Catalogue for further details. **
Additional RequirementsUniversity of California California State
University SAT Reasoning Test -or-
• www.collegeboard.com ACT with Writing
• www.actstudent.org 2 SAT Subject Tests
• From different areas• Only Math II accepted
Comprehensive Review Application Filing Period
• November 1st – 30th
www.ucop.edu/pathways
SAT Reasoning Test -or-•www.collegeboard.com
ACT•www.actstudent.org
Application Filing Period•October 1st – November 30th for priority admissions
www.csumentor.edu
GPA Total Weighted
Total Unweighted
CP Weighted
Cal Grant Unweighted
Independent Colleges & UniversitiesPublic 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
St. Mary’s College Fair
Saturday, April 25th
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s College• Moraga, CA
The SRVHS Career Center is available as a resource for:• College & Career Information (including college rep
visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues)
• Testing Information• Scholarships & Financial Aid Information• Work Permits• Job Board/Volunteer Opportunities
Career Center Coordinators:• Carolyn Mackell: 552-3007• Candy Jewett: 552-3007
Hours:• Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00
Senior Year 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 (www.collegeboard.com) or ACT (www.actstudent.org).
Identify colleges you would like to attend/other post-secondary plans.
Attend college fairs.
Begin your college application process early!
All college applications vary – check with individual colleges for specific requirements and deadlines.
Potential Division I & II Athletes: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse this semester.
Checklist, Continued Letters of Recommendation
(private universities only):• Prepare a resume, parent information sheet, student
response sheet before requesting letters of recommendation.
Community Service Visit colleges Maintain a solid college preparatory
program and GPA during senior year File for Financial Aid starting January 1st Scholarship deadlines vary: check with the
Career Center Sign up for the eBulletin to keep up with
important dates and information.
Thank you so much for attending!
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