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Role of the Counselor Important Dates to Remember Graduation Requirements Subjects and Courses Course Selection Navigating High School 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.

Drop-In Sessions at SRVHS for Scheduling Questions:• Thursday, March 12th: 7:30 – 8:30• Tuesday, March 17th: 1:00 – 1:30• Thursday, March 19th: 3:15 – 4:00

Week of March 23rd • Online Registration: Saturday, March 21st – Wednesday,

March 25th

• March 26th: Return Course Selection Sheets and Online Course Verification/Parent Signature sheet to your middle school

**Parent Signature is required on both of the above forms.**

Monday, May 11th • Athletic Information Night

7:30 p.m. in the Commons/Cafeteria

Packet Pick-Up• Monday, August 10th & Tuesday, August 11th

Wolf Pack Days• Friday, August 14th & Wednesday, August 19th • Times TBD

Freshman Orientation• Thursday, August 20th: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

First Day of School!• Tuesday, August 25th

Evening With the Principal• Wednesday, September 9th • 7:00 – 8:00, PAC

Back-to-School Night• Wednesday, September 16th • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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

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.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 9

World Geography (semester)

Transitions to Algebra

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Algebra II Advanced

Integrated Physical Science

Biology • Successful completion of Algebra I• Concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher

Accelerated Biology• Grade of A in 8th grade English, Science, &

Algebra I• Concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher• **Science Fair project required

Physical Education 9 • Required for all 9th grade students• Statewide physical performance test

Health 9 (semester)

Chinese Mandarin I Chinese Mandarin II

French I French II

Spanish I Spanish II

ASL (sign language): DVC spring semester course SIGN 280• 9th & 10th grade enrollment is subject to availability

and instructor approval

Art I 3D Art I Concert Band Jazz Band Dance I Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Oral Interpretation Orchestra Theatre Arts I

**All classes are Year Long.**

Auto I (semester) Career Exploration (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 successful completion of Algebra I

Journalism (semester) Marching Program (fall semester)

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

IEP is required for Special Education.

• Orientation about high school resource

programs will be presented by SRVHS Resource

Teachers:

Stone Valley: Monday, March 23rd

Charlotte Wood: Thursday, March 26th

** Please contact your current resource teacher for

specific times. **

Participation by Try Outs (except Track and Cross Country)

Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous semester or quarter

Athletic Night:• Monday, May 11th

• 7:30 p.m. in the Commons/Cafeteria

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

The SRVHS Career Center is available as a resource for:• College & Career Information (including college rep

visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues)

• SAT & ACT 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

Student Planner

Parent Handbook

Establish a Study

Schedule

Ask Questions

Do Homework

Student Advocacy

Attendance

Time Management• Balance curricular &

extra-curricular Social Transition Academic Support

• Math Lab• World Languages Lab• Science Lab• Social Studies• English

School Loop

1. Will I have to study differently in high school?2. How do my parents receive progress reports &

grades?3. Will I have my counselor for all 4 years?4. If I’m in a class and I’m not doing well, can I

change my class?5. If I’m in a class and don’t like my teacher, can I

change my class?6. Will I be behind if I take Integrated Physical

Science as a Freshman?7. Should I be in a 6- or 7-period day?8. Can I have PE 6th period because I play a sport

and will need to leave early for games?9. When do I start planning for college?

Thank you so much for attending!