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 jlevy-wendt@srvhs.org552-3025

E – Lea Nancy Conti nconti@srvhs.org552-3027

Leb - Ric Melissa Bergstedt mbergstedt@srvhs.org552-3045

Rid – Z Jennifer Kessler jpkessler@srvhs.org552-3033

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?