Welcome Freshman Class of 2021 San Ramon Valley

Welcome Freshman! Class of 2021 San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves

Assistant Principals A – Go Jamie Keith jkeith@srvusd. net Gr – O Bernie Phelan bphelan@srvusd. net P – Z Dearborn Ramos dramos@srvusd. net

Counselors A – D Jenifer Levy. Wendt jlevywendt@srvusd. net E – Lil Nancy Conti nconti@srvusd. net Lim – Ro Melissa Bergstedt mbergstedt@srvusd. net Kirsten Drake Ru– Z kdrake@srvusd. net Student Support Cady Scharff cscharff@srvusd. net Part time Counselor Rachelle Goldenberg rgoldenberg@srvusd. net

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 o Drop-In • before or after school, at brunch or lunch o By appointment • Make the appointment during break time to take place during class time o E-mail for quick questions Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors.

Monday Bell Schedule Tuesday Wed/Thurs Friday A 8: 05 -8: 55 A 7: 35 -8: 25 Mtg/A 7: 30 -8: 55 A 7: 35 -8: 25 1 9: 00 -9: 50 1 8: 30 -9: 20 1/2 9: 00– 10: 25 1 8: 30 -9: 20 2 9: 55 -10: 45 2 9: 25 -10: 15 Access 10: 30 -11: 10 2 9: 25 -10: 15 Br 10: 45 -10: 55 Hr 10: 20 -10: 45 Br 11: 10 -11: 25 Br 10: 15 -10: 30 3 11: 00 -11: 50 Br 10: 45 -10: 55 3/4 11: 30 -12: 55 3 10: 35 -11: 25 4 11: 55 -12: 45 3 11: 00 -11: 50 Ln 12: 55 -1: 30 4 11: 30 -12: 20 Ln 12: 45 -1: 20 4 11: 55 -12: 45 5/6 1: 35 -3: 00 Ln 12: 20 -12: 55 5 1: 25 -2: 15 5 1: 00 -1: 50 6 2: 20 -3: 10 6 1: 55 -2: 45

Important Dates to Remember Due March 3/8 -19 Due March 20 th COMPLETE ONLINE AT SRVUSD. NET Online Course Selection Return to your Middle School Counselor • Yellow Course Selection Form • White Parent e. News/e. Bulletin/e. LINK List

Important Dates: Fall Wolf Pack Days o August 3 rd and August 9 th o 1 – 7 p. m. both days Freshmen/New Student Orientation o Thursday, August 10 th 9: 00 am – 2: 00 pm First Day of School o Monday, August 14 th , minimum day

SRVHS Graduation Requirements • English • Mathematics Must pass Algebra 1 or equivalent 20 credits • 35 credits • Social Studies World Geography World History I & II US History I & II American Government & Economics Science Life Science 10 credits Physical Education • Health • • • Visual or Performing Art World Language Vocational or Applied Art • • 40 credits Must have 10 credits in 2 of the 3 areas • Additional Credits • Total Credits Needed for Graduation: 20 credits 5 credits 80 credits 240 credits

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 2017 -2018 The entire SRVHS Course Catalog is available online at www. srvusd. net Schools High School Course Catalog 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 prior performance in pre-requisite courses Algebra 1 Enriched 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2/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 • Biology • Accelerated Biology Accelerated Bio • Grade of A in English, Science, & Algebra 1 • Teacher rec. from 8 th grade science • Science fair project will be required

World Language Choice Based on Previous Course Performance French 1 or 2 Spanish 1 or 2

Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Art 1 3 D Art 1 Dance 1 Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Oral Interpretation Orchestra Concert Band Marching Band (after school) Theatre Arts 1 Photography All VAPA courses are year long courses

Career Tech & Applied Arts • • Auto 1 Building Basic Robots Computer 1 & 2 Publications 1 Additional Electives : • Creative Writing • Journalism 1 • Video Production • Culinary Arts 1 • Freshman Leadership • V. S. Net Programming • AVID • Unscheduled A Fall • Unscheduled A Spring

AVID • What AVID is NOT! • Study hall • Remedial intervention • A place to work on homework • A class to earn an “easy A” 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!

Special Education IEP is required for Special Education. o. 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 v Course Selection will be done on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal v The High School Course Catalog is at www. srvusd. net. Click on Schools Tab then High School Course Catalog Follow the directions on the Campus Online Registration Instructions Sheet Return the forms to your Middle School Counselor by 3/20 v

Online Course Selection Instructions • • • • • • The online course registration window will be open from March 8 – March 19 th. Log in to the Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal URL https: //campus. srvusd. net/campus/portal/san. Ramon. jsp User name = District Login user name (ex. cw. csmith) Password = ID# with student ID (ex. ID#000000) Click Log in. This will bring you to the main portal page. Your first visit to the Campus Portal, you will be prompted to change your password. Important - Please make sure you record your password for future use. On the left hand side of the screen, under student name, click “Registration: 17 -18”. Click “Course Search ” at the top next to 17 -18 San Ramon Valley High School. “Search by ” will appear, Click the “Go” button and a list of courses will appear or type in course name to narrow the list. The course will appear on the right side of the screen, if this is the correct course, click on it. The course will then appear on the bottom of the screen followed by 2 boxes “Request this Course” and “Request as an Alternate” select one. Repeat number 4 -6 for each class choice. Selections must match your Course Request Form. For semester courses pick 2 courses to complete the year, (“z” in the course code denotes spring semester. ) If you do not want 7 classes select - Unscheduled “A” Fall and Unscheduled “A” Spring. If you do want a 7 th class go to repeat the “Search” and “Request this Course”. Please select two alternate courses in the event your first requests are unavailable. Upon selection each course should appear in the list on the left of the screen under the appropriate category: Requested Courses OR Alternate Courses. After each course selection you need to click on “Course Search” and resume the process to select each course. If a course requires an election, you must select a different course at this time. You will be placed in the course after elections/additions have occurred. Your selections will automatically save as you go through the steps listed above. If at any time during the scheduling window, you decide to make a change, click on the course in your list that you want to change. “Drop This Request” will appear, click on “Drop This Request”. The course will be removed from your list, you may leave your list as is or return to the “Course Search” and make a new selection. You may print a copy of the course selection for your records, you do not need to turn it in with your Course Selection Sheet. Sign out of the portal when your registration is complete. Don’t forget to turn in your yellow form to your Middle School Counselor by 3/13/17

9 Grade Course Selection Form 2017 -18 • • All 9 th grade students must sign up for at least 6 classes, an optional 7 th class may be taken. Choose yo elective class carefully. Please fill out this form completely. Limitations in the master schedule, class sizes, and low enrollment m affect your primary choices. Students must indicate alternate choices below. Course Special Instructions English 9 Automatically signed up Math Course determined by grades Learn more about course offerings i the Common Course Catalog go to www. usd. net , click on Course Selection 2017 -18 which is under the schools/high schools tabs Science World Geography/Health Automatically signed up PE Automatically signed up Elective Make sure to include 2 alternate courses, below Parent must sign paperwork Optional 7 th Course If no 7 th course desired, enter & Unscheduled A Spring **Limited availability and not require for graduation** Unscheduled A Fall

Course Offerings ENGLISH English 9 HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCES World Geography and Culture MATH Algebra 1 Enriched 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Accelerated Algebra 2 LIFE SCIENCE Life Science Biology Accelerate Biology w/Research PHYSICAL SCIENCE Integrated Physical Science WORLD LANGUAGES French II VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS Art 1 3 -D Art 1 Concert Band (Wind/Perc) Orchestra (Strings) Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Photography Dance 1 Theatre Arts 1 Oral Interpret Marching Band (after school only) HEALTH Health PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE 9 CAREER TECH/APPLIED ARTS Auto 1 Auto 2 Culinary Arts 1 Bldg Basic Robots Computer 1 (semester) Computer 2 (semester) VS. Net Computer Programming AP Computer Science Principles Video Production 1 Spanish II NON DEPARTMENTAL AVID

College & Career Center v College & Career Information college rep visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues v SAT & ACT Testing Information v Scholarships & Financial Aid Information v Work Permits, Job Board & Volunteer Opportunities v Naviance/Family Connection College and Career Software Program Career Center Coordinators 3: 30 Susan Wise: swise@srvusd. net Alida Smit: asmit@srvusd. net Monday-Thursday 7: 30 -

High School Transition • Student Planner • Parent Handbook • Establish a Study Schedule • Ask Questions • Do Homework • Student Advocacy • Time Management o 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 6 th period because I play a sport and will need to leave early for games?

Where to find this Power. Point Srvhs. net Building Bridges Tab (middle of page) OR Course Selection 2017 -2018

What’s Next? • • • Once online registration and e-link sign-up is complete, help and encourage your son/daughter to develop good study habits now which will benefit your student in high school where the rigor is increased. Questions now? Start with your student’s middle school counselor who will refer you to us if necessary. Stay tuned for emails and check the SRV website under Building Bridges for updates. Finish Strong in Middle School!! Developing good study habits now will benefit your student in high school where the rigor is increased.