Transcript Counselor Assignments - San Ramon Valley High School

San Ramon Valley
High School
Home of the Wolves
Tonight’s Agenda
Role of the Counselor
Dates to Remember
Graduation Requirements
Subjects and Courses
Course Selection
Navigating High School
Counselors
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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]
Counselor Role
The SRVHS counselors assist students in
achieving success in all aspects of
their lives. Counselors help students
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.
Important Dates:
Spring
March 13-20
Online Course Registration
Monday, March 23rd
Forms due to your Middle School
Counseling Office
Yellow - Course Selection
White – SRVHS Parent eNews/eLink/
eBulletin
Important Dates:
Fall
Wolf Pack Days
– August 20th and August 24th
– 1 – 7 p.m. both days
Freshmen/New Student Orientation
– Friday, August 21st, time tbd
First Day of School
– Tuesday, August 25th, minimum day
Graduation Requirements
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
School Day
All students must have six classes
Students must be enrolled in periods 1 – 6
If available, students may take an A period,
seventh class
Your Four-Year Plan
A worksheet to map a course plan for your
four years of high school is available
online at www.srvhs.net on page 2 of the
online course catalogue.
COURSE SELECTION
2015-2016
The entire SRVHS Course Catalog is available
online at www.srvhs.net in the
Course Selection 2015 – 2016 tab
Please follow guidelines & prerequisites to
promote success
Budget and enrollment will impact whether or
not these courses are provided.
th
9
Grade courses
Required Courses
English 9
World Geography / Health
Physical Education 9
Mathematics
Choice Based on Previous
Course Performance
Algebra 1 Enriched 1
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2/Algebra 2 21st Century/Accelerated
Algebra 2
Check page 3 of the High School Course Catalog for detailed
district math pathways.
Science
Choice Based on Previous Course Performance
Physical Science
• Integrated Physical Science
Life Science
• Life Science
• Biology
• Accelerated Biology
Accelerated Bio
• Grade of A in English,
Science, & Algebra 1
• Teacher rec. from 8th
grade science
• Science fair project
required
World Language
Choice Based on Previous
Course Performance
French 1 or 2
Spanish 1 or 2
Visual & Performing
Arts
Art 1
3D Art 1
Dance 1
Men’s Ensemble
Women’s Ensemble
Oral Interpretation
Orchestra
Concert Band
Marching Band
Theatre Arts 1
Photography
All VAPA courses are year long courses
Career Tech & Applied Arts
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Auto 1
Building Basic Robots
Computer 1 & 2
Publications 1
Additional Electives:
• Creative Writing
• Journalism 1
• Academic Enrichment
• Culinary Arts 1
• Freshman Leadership
• V.S. Net Programming
• AVID
• Unscheduled A Fall
• Unscheduled A Spring
AVID
A college preparatory
elective program that
develops:
• Strategies for reading,
writing, critical thinking,
speaking and
organization
• Effective habits, skills, &
behaviors
• Readiness for rigorous &
advanced placement
courses
• Emphasis on being
eligible for a four-year
college!
• What AVID is
NOT!
• Study hall
• Remedial intervention
• A place to work on
homework
• A class to earn an “easy
A”
Special Education
IEP is required for Special Education.
–Orientation about high school resource
programs will be presented by SRVHS
Resource Teachers at middle school
campuses.
Please contact your current resource
teacher for specific times
Course Selection
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Course Selection will be done on the Infinite
Campus Parent/Student Portal
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The High School Course Catalog is at
www.srvhs.net. Click on Course Selection 20152016 in the middle of the page
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Follow the directions on the Campus Online
Registration Instructions Sheet
Return the forms to your Middle School
Counselor by 3/23
Course Selection
Go to the SRVHS IC campus portal
College & Career Center
 College & Career Information
college rep visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues
 SAT & ACT Testing Information
 Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
 Work Permits, Job Board & Volunteer Opportunities
 Naviance/Family Connection College and Career Software
Program
Career Center Coordinators
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
Candy Jewett: [email protected]
Jill Schratz:
[email protected]
High School Transition
• Student Planner
• Parent Handbook
• Establish a Study
Schedule
• Ask Questions
• Do Homework
• Student Advocacy
• Time Management
– Balance curricular &
extra-curricular
• Social Transition
• Intervention
• School Loop
• Attendance
Frequently Asked
Questions
1.
Will I have to study differently in high school?
2. If I’m in a class and I’m not doing well, can I
change my class?
3. If I’m in a class and don’t like my teacher, can I
change my class?
4. Should I be in a 6- or 7-period day?
5. Can I have PE 6th period because I play a sport and
will need to leave early for games?
Remember to
finish STRONG in
middle school!
Go Wolves!