Transcript Counselor Assignments - San Ramon Valley High School

Welcome Sophomores!
Class of 2018
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!
 A-Do: Jenifer
Levy-Wendt
[email protected]
 Dof-Ko: Nancy Conti [email protected]
 Kp-Ob: Melissa Bergstedt
[email protected]
 Oc-Sca: Emperatris Vega [email protected]
 Scb-Z: Cady Scharff [email protected]
 Student Support Counselor: Christie
Harrington-Tsai [email protected]
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 postsecondary options.
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To Access your Counselor:
• Drop-In before or after school, at brunch or lunch
• Set up an appointment in the counseling center during
the school day
• E-mail for quick questions
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Students are encouraged to direct questions to
their individual counselors.
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March 13th – 20th
• Online Registration
• Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Monday 3/23,
to 4th Period Class
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Saturday, May 9th
• St. Mary’s College Fair
St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
Information in the College and Career Center
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Summer School at Monte Vista HS
 Session A
 June 22nd – July 9th
 Session B
 July 13th – July 30th
 Wolf Pack Days
August 20th and 24th 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
 First Day of School!
Tuesday, August 25th (Minimum Day)
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 Languages
oVisual & Performing Arts
oCareer Technology/ Applied Arts
20
Electives
80
TOTAL
240
 In
addition to HS Graduation
Requirements, all students in California
are required to pass the California High
School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
 Frosh take a Mock CAHSEE in the Spring
this year.
 Sophs take this test officially for the first
time in Spring.
 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
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available, students may take an “A”
period, seventh class
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 20152016 tab at www.srvhs.net.
 Counselors are available to assist with
your four year plan.
These are the planned course offerings for 20152016.
The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is
available online at www.srvhs.net. Click on Course
Selection 2015-16.
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 1-2
 European
History AP
AP European information meeting on Monday,
March 9th during lunch in B2
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Algebra 1 Enriched 1
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Accelerated Algebra 2
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Algebra 1 Enriched 2
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Advanced Math Topics
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Algebra 1
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Pre-Calculus/Trig
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Geometry
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Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors
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Algebra 2
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Calculus
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Algebra 2 for the 21st
Century
 Integrated
Physical Science
 Chemistry
 Chemistry
Honors
 Physics
 Physics
Honors
 Life
Science
 Biology
 Anatomy/Physiology
 Marine
Biology
 See
Online Course Catalogue for course
selections and descriptions.
 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.
 Athletic PE information available on
website, under Athletics.
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French I
French II
French III
French IV Honors
French Language AP
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish Language AP
** Please refer to course
prerequisites for appropriate
course level selection. **
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Art 1
Art 2
3D Art 1
3D Art 2
Digital Arts/Designs for
the web
Photography
Art of Video Production 1
Art and Animation
Video Production 1
Concert Band
Jazz Band – audition
Jazz Band Ensemble –
audition
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Symphonic Band –
audition
Orchestra
Dance 1 – 5 - audition
Men’s Ensemble
Women’s Ensemble
Chamber Singers –
audition
Concert Choir – audition
Treble Choir – audition
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Oral Interpretation
Speech & Debate
Theatre Arts 1-4
Theatre Production
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** All classes are Year Long. **
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Alt Fuels/Vehicles (year)
Auto 1 (year)
Auto 2 (year)
Auto Tech (ROP) (year)
Building Basic Robots (year)
Culinary Arts 1 (year)
Culinary Arts 2 (year)
Computer 1 (semester)
Computer 2 (semester)
Computer Science C++ (vs.NET)
Computer Science A AP
Digital Arts Design for the Web
** Age restrictions may apply for some classes. **
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Academic Enrichment (year)
Avid (year)
Creative Writing (year)
Journalism 1 (year)
Publications 1 (year) See Ms. Donovan
Unscheduled A Fall (semester)
Unscheduled A Spring (semester)
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Online Course Selection
• Friday, March 13 – Friday, March 20th
• Students will be required to submit:
 Green Sophomore Course selection sheets with
parent signature on or before 3/23rd to 4th Period
Class.
 Forms will be distributed on March 9th
 Forms can be downloaded from srvhs.net
click on Course Selection 2015-2016.
 Go
to the SRVHS Campus Portal
 Email
your counselor with individual
questions or
 Counselors
are available on a “drop in”
basis for student questions: A period,
Lunch and after School, or for 10 minute
individual appointments. Parents may
attend the individual appointments, as
well. Contact counseling office for an
appointment.
 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
• [email protected]
• 552-3005
Raynor
For NCAA Eligibility Information :
Go to the SRVHS Web Site
Click on Athletics
Click on NCAA Student Athletes
Click on NCAA Eligibility Process
(bottom of the page)
 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
a. History/ Social Science
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2 years required
2
years required
b. English
b. English
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years required
years required
c. Mathematics
c. Mathematics
3
3
years required/ 4 years recommended
years required
d. Laboratory Science
d. Laboratory Science
2
2
years required/ 3 years recommended
years required
e. Language other than English
e. Language other than English
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2
years required/ 3 years recommended
years required
f. Visual and Performing Arts
f. Visual and Performing Arts
1
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year required
year required
g. Electives
g. Electives
1
1
year required
year required
** See Online Course Catalogue for further details. **
University of California
SAT Reasoning Test with
writing-or-
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ACT with Writing
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www.actstudent.org
Depending on major,
2 SAT Subject Tests
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From different areas
Math 1 not accepted
Comprehensive
Application Review
Application Filing Period
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www.collegeboard.com
November 1st – 30th
www.ucop.edu/pathways
California State University
SAT
Reasoning Test -or-
•www.collegeboard.com
ACT
•www.actstudent.org
Application
Filing Period
•October 1st – November 30th for
priority admissions
www.csumentor.edu
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The SRVHS Career Center is available as a
resource for:
• College & Career Information (including college rep
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visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues)
Testing Information
Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
Work Permits
Job Board/Volunteer Opportunities
Naviance/Family Connection
Career Center Coordinators:
• Candy Jewett and Jill Schratz
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Hours:
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00
NAVIANCE:
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
•Personalized College/Career Planning Software
•Career/Major Planning
•Personality and interest Inventories
•Building resumes
•College research and planning
•Researching scholarships and financial aid
Thank you so much for attending!