Transcript Counselor Assignments - San Ramon Valley High School

Welcome Juniors and Seniors!
Classes of 2016 and 2017
San Ramon Valley
High School
Home of the Wolves
 Role
of the Counselor
 Important
Dates to Remember
 Graduation
 Subjects
 Course
Requirements
and Courses
Selection
 College
Entrance Requirements
 Questions
and Answers
 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.

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

Students are encouraged to direct questions to
their individual counselors.

March 13th – 20th
• Online Registration
• Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Monday
3/23, to 4th Period Class

Saturday, May 9th

Summer School at Monte Vista HS
• St. Mary’s College Fair
St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
Information in the College and Career Center
 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).
 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
worksheet to map a course plan for
your four years of high school is available
online at www.srvhs.net in the Course.

To view the Catalog click on Course
Selection 2015-16 and choose Common
High School Course Catalog 2015-2016.
These are the planned course offerings for 2015-2016.
The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available
online at www.srvhs.net, click on Course Selection 20152016.
Please follow guidelines/prerequisites to promote success.
Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these
courses are provided.
 English
11
 English
Language AP
• To qualify, students must have a “B-” or higher in
English 10 Advanced or “A” in English 10
-or• Take an English Assessment Placement Test
March 5th or 6th after school.
 English
12
 Expository
 English
Reading and Writing
Literature AP
• To qualify, students must have a “B-” or higher in
English Language AP or an “A” in English 11
-or-
• Take an English Assessment Placement Test on
March 5th or 6th after school
REQUIRED

US History I-II (year) or

US History AP (year)
ELECTIVES
Law
(semester)
History
of Women in America
Psychology
(semester)
(semester)
Psychology
AP (year)
Human
California
History(semester)
Geography AP
(semester)
European
History AP (year)
Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government

American Government CP
Economics

American Government:
Economics AP Micro
We The People
Economics AP Macro

American Government AP

Comparative Government & Politics AP
Electives

Law (semester)
History
of Women in America
Psychology
(semester)
(semester)
Psychology
AP (year)
Human
California
History (semester)
Geography AP (year)
European
History AP (year)

Geometry

Statistics AP

Algebra II

Pre-Calculus/Trig

Algebra II for 21st Cent

Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors

Math Topics Advanced

Calculus

Personal Finance

Calculus AP AB

Statistics

Calculus AP BC
 Integrated
Physical Science
 Chemistry
 Chemistry
Honors
 Chemistry
AP
 Physics
 Physics
Honors
 Physics
C AP
 Environmental
Science AP (ROP)
 Life
Science
 Biology
 Biology AP
 Marine Biology
 Anatomy/Physiology
 Anatomy/Physiology Honors
 See
Online Course Catalogue for course
selections.










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)














Art 1
Art 2
Art 5 Advanced
Art and Animation
Studio Art AP
3D Art 1
3D Art 2
Photography
Photography Advanced
Computer Graphic Arts
Art of Video Production 1
Art of Video Production 2
Theatre Arts 1-5
Theatre Production


Oral Interpretation
Speech & Debate







Concert Band
Jazz Band – audition
Jazz Band Ensemble – audition
Symphonic Band – audition
Orchestra
Music Theory AP
Marching Program

Dance 1-5 – audition





Men’s Ensemble
Women’s Ensemble
Chamber Singers – audition
Concert Choir – audition
Treble Choir - audition
**All classes are Year Long.**















Alternative Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year)
Auto 1 or Auto 2
Auto Technology (semester or year)
Building Basic Robots (year)
Careers in Teaching I and II (semester or year)
Computer 1 and 2 (semester)
Computer Science C++ (VS Net) (Year)
Computer Science A AP (year)
Culinary Arts 1 (year)
Culinary Arts 2 (year)
Digital Arts/Designs for the Web (year)
iQuest (Seniors Only) (Year)
Intro to Engineering (year)
Sports Medicine (ROP) (year)
Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)
 AVID
 Senior AVID Seminar
 Marching Program (fall semester)
 Teacher/Office Assistant (semester)
 Tutor (year)
 AVID Tutor
 Work Experience (semester or year)
 Publications 1 (formerly Yearbook) (year)
 Journalism 1 (year)
 Creative Writing (year)
 Unscheduled
 Unscheduled
A Fall (semester)
A Spring (semester)
 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.
 Go
to the SRVHS campus portal
 Participation
by Try Outs (except Track &
Field Football, Wrestling, and Cross
Country)
 Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous
semester or quarter
 Athletic Director: John Raynor
• [email protected]
• 552-3005
• See srvhs website under Athletics
 Division
I & II Athletes
• www.ncaaeligibility.org
 Complete
Online Application for initial
eligibility now.
 For
more information go to SRVHS.net
click on Athletics and NCAA student
athletes.
 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

2 years required
2
years required
b. English
b. English
4
4
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
2
2
years required/ 3 years recommended
years required
f. Visual and Performing Arts
f. Visual and Performing Arts
1
1
year required
year required
g. Electives
g. Electives
1
1
year required
year required
** See Online Course Catalog for further details. **
University of California
SAT Reasoning Test -or-

•
ACT with Writing

•

•

www.actstudent.org
Comprehensive Review
Application Filing Period


www.collegeboard.com
November 1st – 30th
www.ucop.edu/pathways
Subject tests
recommended not
required “value added”
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
 Cumulative
GPA Weighted
 Cumulative
GPA Unweighted
 California
Cal Grant GPA
 Weighted
10-12 A-G GPA
 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
•Personalized
College/Career Planning
Software
• Career/Major Planning
• Personality and interest Inventories
• Building resumes
• College research and planning
• Researching scholarships and financial
aid
• COLLEGE MANAGEMENT TOOL

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:
• Jill Schratz and Candy Jewett : 552-3007

Hours:
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00

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.

Letters of Recommendation
(private universities only):
• Prepare the due date form, parent questionnaire student
evaluation survey and pay for transcripts 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 e-Bulletin to keep up with important
dates and information.
Thank you so much for attending!