Welcome!
Junior Class of 2014 and
Senior Class of 2013
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
 Thank You
& Good Night!
Alphabet Counselor
Contact Info.
A-D
Jenifer Levy-Wendt jlevy-wendt@srvhs.org
E - Lea
Nancy Conti
nconti@srvhs.org
552-3027
Leb - Ric
Melissa Bergstedt
mbergstedt@srvhs.org
Rid – Z
Jennifer Kessler
jpkessler@srvhs.org
552-3033
552-3025
552-3045
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.
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March 8th – 18th
• Online Registration
• Return Course Selection Sheets no later than Monday
March 19th to 4th Period Class
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Saturday, April 14th
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Summer School – Dougherty Valley High School
• St. Mary’s College Fair www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc
 1:00 – 4:30: St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
• Session A
 June 25th – July 13th
 8:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
• Session B
 July 16th – Aug 2nd
 8:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m
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Packet Pick-Up
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Wolf Pack Days
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First Day of School!
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Evening With the Principal

Back-to-School Night
• August 13th – August 14th
• Hours TBD
• Thursday, August 16th and Tuesday, August 21st
• 1 pm – 7 pm in the Commons
• Tuesday, August 28th (Minimum Day)
• September 12th
• September 19th
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
period is at the end of the day on Tuesday
A
worksheet to map a course plan for
your four years of high school is available
online at www.srvhs.net in the Course
Catalog click on Course Selection 201213 and choose Common High School
Course Catalog 2012-13.
These are the planned course offerings for 2012 – 2013.
The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available
online at www.srvhs.net, click on Course Selection 2012-13.
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
both semesters of English 10 Advanced
-or• Students will take a English Assessment
Placement Test
 English
12
 English
Literature AP
• To qualify, students must have a “B-” or higher in
both semesters of English Language AP
-or-
• Students will take a English Assessment Placement
Test
 Film
as Literature (NCP)
REQUIRED

US History 1-2 (year) or

US History AP (year)
ELECTIVES
Law
(semester)
World War
Psychology
(semester)
Roots
Psychology
AP (year)
European
Vietnam
Era (semester)
East
II (semester)
of Rock Music (semester)
History AP (year)
Asia Studies
Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government
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American Government CP/NCP (semester)
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American Government AP (semester)
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Comparative Government & Politics AP (year)

Economics CP/NCP (semester)

Microeconomics AP (semester)
Electives

Law (semester)
World War
Psychology
(semester)
Roots
Psychology
AP (year)
European
Vietnam
Era (semester)
East
II (semester)
of Rock Music (semester)
History AP (year)
Asia Studies
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Standards Algebra
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Statistics AP
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Geometry
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Pre-Calculus/Trig
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Algebra II
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Pre-Calculus/Trig
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Algebra II Advanced
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Advanced Math Topics
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Calculus
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Personal Finance

Calculus AP AB
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Statistics

Calculus AP BC
Honors
 Integrated
Physical Science
 Chemistry
 Chemistry
Honors
 Chemistry
AP
 Hands
on Physics
 Physics
Honors
 Physics
AP
 Life
Science
 Biology
 Biology AP
 Marine Biology
 Anatomy/Physiology
 Anatomy/Physiology Honors
 Environmental Science AP
 See
Online Course Catalogue for course
selections.
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Chinese Mandarin I (year)
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French I (year)
French II (year)
French III (year)
French IV Honors (year)
French Language AP (year)
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Spanish I (year)
Spanish II (year)
Spanish III (year)
Spanish IV Honors (year)
Spanish Language AP (year)
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ASL I
ASL II
ASL III
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Art I
Art II
Art and Animation
Studio Art AP
3D Art I
3D Art II
Photography
Photography Advanced
Art of Video Production I
Art of Video Production 2
Theatre Arts I – IV
Theatre Production
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Concert Band
Jazz Band – audition
Jazz Band Ensemble – audition
Symphonic Band – audition
Orchestra
Marching Program
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Dance I – V – audition
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Men’s Ensemble
Women’s Ensemble
Chamber Singers – audition
Concert Choir – audition
Treble Choir - audition

Oral Interpretation
**All classes are Year Long.**
Class
Dates
Choir
March 12th
Email Ken Abrams for
additional information.
Jazz Band
Jazz Ensemble
March 12 Saxophones
March 13 Trumpets & Trombones
March 14 Rhythm
Start at 3:30 in Inst. Music
Dance 2,3,4,5
Clinics April 3 & 4, 3:30 – 5
Auditions April 5 & 6, 3:30 – 7
Aux Gym
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Alternative Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year)
Auto 1 (semester)
Auto 2 (semester)
Auto Technology (semester or year)
Building Basic Robots (year)
Careers in Teaching (semester or year)
Computer 1 (semester)
Computer 2 (semester)
Culinary Arts 1 (year)
Culinary Arts 2 (year)
Designs for the Web (year)
iQuest (Seniors Only)
Intro to Engineering (year)
Recording Studio Arts I (year)
Sports Medicine (ROP) (year)
Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)
 Creative Writing (semester can be repeated)
 Speech II (year)
 Marching Program (fall semester)
 Newspaper (semester)
 Teacher/Office Assistant (semester)
 Tutor (year)
 Work Experience (semester or year)
 Yearbook (year)
 Journalism (semester)
 Unscheduled
 Unscheduled
A Fall (semester)
A Spring (semester)
 Counselors
are available on a “drop in”
basis for student questions: A period,
lunch and after school March 2nd – 16th.
 Parents
by appointment only (10 minute
appointments) March 2 – 16th.
 Go
to the SRVHS campus portal
 Participation
by Try Outs (except Track &
Field and Cross Country)
 Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous
semester or quarter
 Athletic Director: John
• jraynor@srvhs.org
• 552-3005
Raynor
 Division
I & II Athletes
• www.ncaaeligibility.org
 Complete
Online Application for initial
eligibility now.
 For
more information see Online Course
Catalog
 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
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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-
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ACT with Writing
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www.actstudent.org
Comprehensive Review
Application Filing Period
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
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
 Total Weighted
 Total
Unweighted
 CP Weighted
 Cal
Grant Unweighted
 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
Family Connections:
Personalized College/Career Planning
Software
How Can Students Use It?
 Career/Major
Planning
 Personality and interest Inventories
 Building resumes
 College research and planning
 Researching scholarships and financial
aid
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The SRVHS Career Center is available as a
resource for:
• College & Career Information (including college rep
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visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues)
Testing Information
Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
Work Permits
Job Board/Volunteer Opportunities
Career Center Coordinators:
• Carolyn Mackell: 552-3007
• Candy Jewett: 552-3007
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Hours:
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00
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Review high school transcript and status report.

Make sure you are meeting high school graduation requirements.
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Four-year college: must meet “A-G” subject requirements with at least a “C”
grade.
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Use SRVUSD Summer School or DVC to remediate “D” or “F” grades.
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Register early for the SAT (www.collegeboard.com) or ACT
(www.actstudent.org).
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Identify colleges you would like to attend/other post-secondary plans.
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Attend college fairs.
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Begin your college application process early!
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All college applications vary – check with individual colleges for specific
requirements and deadlines.
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Potential Division I & II Athletes: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse this
semester.
 Letters
of Recommendation
(private universities only):
• Prepare a resume, parent information sheet, student
response sheet 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 eBulletin to keep up with
important dates and information.
Thank you so much for attending!