srvhs: building bridges 2014-2015
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San Ramon Valley High School
Home of the Wolves
Role of the Counselor
Dates to Remember
Graduation Requirements
Subjects and Courses
Course Selection
Navigating High School
Alphabet Counselor Contact Info.
A - D Jenifer Levy-Wendt [email protected]
E – Lea Nancy Conti [email protected]
Leb - Ric Melissa Bergstedt [email protected]
Rid – Z Jennifer Kessler [email protected]
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.
Monday, March 31st
Forms due to your Middle School Counseling Office
Yellow - Course SelectionIvory – SRVHS Parent eNews / eBulletin
Wolf Pack Days–Monday, Aug. 18th and Wednesday, Aug. 20th
Freshmen Orientation–Thursday, August 21st
First Day of School–Monday, August 25th
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
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 as well as the online course catalogue.
The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at www.srvhs.net
Please follow guidelines & prerequisites to promote success
Budget and enrollment will impact whether or not these courses are provided.
English 9
World Geography / Health
Physical Education 9
Mathematics
Algebra 1 Enriched
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
SciencePhysical 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
French 1 or 2
Spanish 1 or 2
American Sign Language (ASL) 1
Art 1
3D Art 1
Dance 1
Men’s Ensemble
Women’s Ensemble
Oral Interpretation
Orchestra
Concert Band
Marching Band
Theatre Arts 1
Photography
Digital Photo
All VAPA courses are year long courses
Visual & Performing Arts
Jazz Auditions
Brass: Thursday, March 20th
Saxophone: Friday, March 21st
Rhythm: Tuesday, March 25th
Incoming 9th graders register for
Concert Band and/or Marching Band
String Instruments register for Orchestra
Clinics: 3:30 – 5:00
March 31 & April 1
Auditions: 3:30 – 7:00
April 2: Across the Floor
April 3: Routine
Auto 1
Building Basic Robots
Culinary Arts 1
Computer 1 (sem.)
Computer 2( sem.)
Career Tech & Applied Arts
ElectivesJournalism Unscheduled A: Fall
Unscheduled A: Spring
IEP is required for Special Education.
–Orientation about high school resource programs will be presented by SRVHS Resource Teachers
Please contact your current resource teacher for specific times
Course Selection will be done on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal
Go to srvhs.net and click on course selection link in the middle of the page
Follow the directions on the Campus Online Registration Instructions Sheet
Return the forms to your Middle School Counselor by 3/31
Go to the SRVHS IC campus portal
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 College and Career Software Program
Career Center Coordinators
Candy Jewett: 552-3007
Jill Schratz: 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
• Intervention
• School Loop
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?