Welcome! Sophomore Class of 2016 San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves
Role of the Counselor Important Dates to Remember Graduation Requirements California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Subject and Credit Requirements Course Selection College Entrance Requirements Thank You & Good Night!
Alphabet Counselor Contact Info. A - D Jenifer Levy-Wendt jlevy-wendt@srvhs.org 552-3025 E - Lea Nancy Conti nconti@srvhs.org 552-3027 Leb - Ric Melissa Bergstedt mbergstedt@srvhs.org 552-3045 Rid Z Jennifer Kessler jpkessler@srvhs.org 552-3033
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.
March 12 th 19 th Online Registration Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Monday 3/19, to 4 th Period Class Saturday, May 11 th St. Mary s College Fair 1:00 4:30: St. Mary s College, Moraga, CA Summer School Session A June 24 th July 12 th 8:00 a.m. 12:35 p.m. Session B July 15 th Aug 1 st 8:00 a.m. 12:35 p.m.
Wolf Pack Days - Tentative Schedule Thursday, 8/22 and Monday, 8/26 First Day of School! Tuesday, August 27 th (Minimum Day)
Subject Area 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 Languages ovisual & Performing Arts ocareer Technology/ Applied Arts Electives 80 TOTAL 240 Credits 20
In addition to HS Graduation Requirements, all students in California are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Students take this test for the first time in Spring of their sophomore year. Students must pass an ELA portion, and a math portion.
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 A period is at the end of the day on Tuesday s adjusted schedule
A worksheet to map a course plan for your four years of high school is available online at www.srvhs.net.
These are the planned course offerings for 2013 2014. The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at www.srvhs.net. Click on Course Selection 2013-14, and select the folder corresponding to the year of graduation 2016. Please follow guidelines/prerequisites to promote success. Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.
English 10 English 10 Advanced
World History 2-3 European History AP
Standards Algebra Algebra I Geometry Pre-Calculus/Trig Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors Calculus Algebra II Algebra II for the 21 st Century New Class Advanced Math Topics
UC Approved Prepares students to be college and career ready Learning/applying Alg 2 concepts using the same textbook as Alg 2 Learn basics of computer programming using graphic based program designed by MIT and UC Berkeley No prior programming is necessary
Integrated Physical Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors Green Up & Go Energ-neering (Hands On Physics)
Life Science Biology Anatomy/Physiology Marine Biology
See Online Course Catalogue for course selections. Any student who does not pass 5 out of 6 standards on the CA State Fitness Test must take a PE elective as a sophomore. Results will be available in the Spring. New Courses: Aquatics Certification and Tennis
French I French II French III French IV Honors French Language AP Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Honors Spanish Language AP ASL I ASL II ASL III ** Please refer to course prerequisites for appropriate course level selection. **
Art 1 Art 2 3D Art 1 3D Art 2 Photography Art of Video Production 1 Art and Animation Concert Band Jazz Band audition Jazz Band Ensemble audition Symphonic Band audition Orchestra Dance 1 5 - audition Men s Ensemble Women s Ensemble Chamber Singers audition Concert Choir audition Treble Choir audition Oral Interpretation Theatre Arts 1-4 Theatre Production ** All classes are Year Long. **
Alt Fuels/Vehicles (year) Auto 1 (semester) Auto 2 (semester) Auto Tech (ROP) (semester) Building Basic Robots (year) Culinary Arts 1 (year) Culinary Arts 2 (year) Computer 1 (semester) Computer 2 (semester) ** Age restrictions may apply for some classes. **
Avid (year) Speech 2 (year) Journalism (year) Yearbook (year) Study Hall (semester) No Credit Unscheduled A Fall (semester) Unscheduled A Spring (semester)
Online Course Selection Tuesday, March 12 th Tuesday, March 19 th Students will be required to submit: Green Sophomore Course selection sheets with parent signature on or before 3/19 to 4 th Period Class. Forms will be distributed on March 7 th Forms can be downloaded from srvhs.net click on Course Selection 2013-14.
Go to the SRVHS Campus Portal
Counselors are available on a drop in basis for student questions: A period, Lunch and after School, March 11th 22nd. 10 Minute Individual Appointments Available March 11 th March 22 nd.
Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field, Cross Country, Football and Wrestling) Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous semester or quarter Athletic Director: John Raynor see website
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
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 d. Laboratory Science 2 years required/ 3 years recommended e. Language other than English 2 years required/ 3 years recommended f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required g. Electives 1 year required a. History/ Social Science 2 years required b. English 4 years required c. Mathematics 3 years required d. Laboratory Science 2 years required e. Language other than English 2 years required f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required g. Electives 1 year required ** See Online Course Catalogue for further details. **
University 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 NOT REQUIRED Only Math II accepted Comprehensive Review Application Filing Period November 1 st 30 th SAT Reasoning Test -or- www.collegeboard.com ACT www.actstudent.org Application Filing Period October 1 st November 30 th for priority admissions www.csumentor.edu www.ucop.edu/pathways
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 Naviance Career Center Coordinators: Candy Jewett and Jill Schratz: 552-3007 Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 4:00
Thank you so much for attending!