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San Ramon San Ramon Valley Valley

High SchoolHigh School Home of theHome of the WolvesWolves

Welcome!Welcome!

Sophomore Class of 2012Sophomore Class of 2012

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!

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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

CAHSEE 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 March 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:• 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 10

English 10 Advanced• Placement Test:

Monday, March 16th 3:20 – 5:30 Sign up in the counseling office

by Thursday, March 12th

World History 2-3 European History AP

• See Mr. Hansen in Room C-3 for information

Transitions to Algebra

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Algebra II Advanced

Advanced Math Topics

Pre-Calculus/Trig

Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors• Algebra II students must

take placement test:

Tuesday, March 24th

3:15 – 4:15

Sign up in the counseling office

** Please see the Math Pathways Chart on page 3 of the Online Course Catalogue.

**

Integrated Physical Science

Chemistry

Chemistry Honors

Physics

Physics Honors

Life Science

Biology

Anatomy/Physiology

See Online Course Catalogue, page 13, 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.

Chinese Mandarin I Chinese Mandarin II Chinese Mandarin III 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 (sign language): DVC spring semester course SIGN 280

• 9th & 10th grade enrollment is subject to availability and instructor approval

** Please refer to course prerequisites for

appropriate course level selection. **

Art I Art II (formerly Art III) 3D Art I 3D Art II Digital Photography Photography Graphic Design I Art of Video Production I

Concert Band Jazz Band – audition Jazz Band Ensemble –

audition Symphonic Band – audition Orchestra

Dance I – V

Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Chamber Singers – audition Concert Choir – audition Treble Choir – audition

Oral Interpretation Theatre Arts I – IV Theatre Production

** 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) Alternative Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (semester) Child Development (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 Recording Studio Arts (semester) Sports Medicine (year)

** Age restrictions may apply for some classes. **

Electives Journalism (semester) Speech II (semester) Marching Program (fall semester) Newspaper (semester) Yearbook (year)

Unscheduled A Fall (semester) Unscheduled A Spring (semester)

Online Course Selection• Tuesday, March 24th – Friday, March 27th

• Website address & login information will be sent home via School Loop and e-Bulletin

• Students will be required to submit: colored course selection sheets with parent

signature printout verifying completion of online course

selection with parent signature

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 Information Night• Monday, May 11th • 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Athletic Director: John Raynor• jraynor@srvhs.org• 552-3005

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. **

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

Thank you so much for attending!