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San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves Home of the
Wolves Welcome Juniors and Seniors! Classes of 2016 and 2017
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Role of the Counselor Important Dates to Remember Graduation
Requirements Subjects and Courses Course Selection College Entrance
Requirements Questions and Answers
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 Set up an appointment in the
counseling center during the school day E-mail for quick questions
Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual
counselors.
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March 13th 20th Online Registration Return Course Selection
Sheets, no later than Monday 3/23, to 4 th Period Class Saturday,
May 9 th St. Marys College Fair St. Marys College, Moraga, CA
Information in the College and Career Center Summer School at Monte
Vista HS Session A June 22 nd July 9 th Session B July 13 th July
30th
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Wolf Pack Days August 20 th and 24 th 1:00 7:00 p.m. First Day
of School! Tuesday, August 25 th (Minimum Day)
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Subject AreaCredits English40 Math must pass Algebra I or
equivalent20 Social Studies35 Science20 Physical Education20
Health5 Breadth Must complete 10 credits in two of the following
three areas: o World Languages o Visual & Performing Arts o
Career Technology/ Applied Arts 20 Electives80 TOTAL240
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CAHSEE 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.
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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
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A worksheet to map a course plan for your four years of high
school is available online at www.srvhs.net in the
Course.www.srvhs.net To view the Catalog click on Course Selection
2015-16 and choose Common High School Course Catalog
2015-2016.
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These are the planned course offerings for 2015-2016. The
entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at
www.srvhs.net, click on Course Selection 2015- 2016. Please follow
guidelines/prerequisites to promote success. Budget and enrollment
may impact whether or not these courses are provided.
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English 11 English Language AP To qualify, students must have a
B- or higher in English 10 Advanced or A in English 10 -or- Take an
English Assessment Placement Test March 5 th or 6 th after
school.
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English 12 Expository Reading and Writing English Literature AP
To qualify, students must have a B- or higher in English Language
AP or an A in English 11 -or- Take an English Assessment Placement
Test on March 5 th or 6 th after school
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REQUIRED US History I-II (year) or US History AP (year)
ELECTIVES Law (semester) Psychology (semester) Psychology AP (year
) California History(semester) History of Women in America
(semester) Human Geography AP (semester) European History AP
(year)
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Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government
American Government CPEconomics American Government: Economics AP
Micro We The PeopleEconomics AP Macro American Government AP
Comparative Government & Politics AP Electives Law (semester)
Psychology (semester) Psychology AP (year ) California History
(semester) History of Women in America (semester) Human Geography
AP (year) European History AP (year)
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Geometry Algebra II Algebra II for 21 st Cent Math Topics
Advanced Personal Finance Statistics Statistics AP
Pre-Calculus/Trig Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors Calculus Calculus AP AB
Calculus AP BC
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Integrated Physical Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors
Chemistry AP Physics Physics Honors Physics C AP Environmental
Science AP (ROP)
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Life Science Biology Biology AP Marine Biology
Anatomy/Physiology Anatomy/Physiology Honors
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See Online Course Catalogue for course selections.
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French I (year) French II (year) French III (year) French IV
Honors (year) French Language AP (year) Spanish I (year) Spanish II
(year) Spanish III (year) Spanish IV Honors (year) Spanish Language
AP (year)
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Art 1 Art 2 Art 5 Advanced Art and Animation Studio Art AP 3D
Art 1 3D Art 2 Photography Photography Advanced Computer Graphic
Arts Art of Video Production 1 Art of Video Production 2 Theatre
Arts 1-5 Theatre Production Oral Interpretation Speech & Debate
Concert Band Jazz Band audition Jazz Band Ensemble audition
Symphonic Band audition Orchestra Music Theory AP Marching Program
Dance 1-5 audition Mens Ensemble Womens Ensemble Chamber Singers
audition Concert Choir audition Treble Choir - audition **All
classes are Year Long.**
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Alternative Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year) Auto 1 or Auto 2
Auto Technology (semester or year) Building Basic Robots (year)
Careers in Teaching I and II (semester or year) Computer 1 and 2
(semester) Computer Science C++ (VS Net) (Year) Computer Science A
AP (year) Culinary Arts 1 (year) Culinary Arts 2 (year) Digital
Arts/Designs for the Web (year) iQuest (Seniors Only) (Year) Intro
to Engineering (year) Sports Medicine (ROP) (year) Sports Medicine
Advanced (ROP) (year)
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Electives AVID Senior AVID Seminar Marching Program (fall
semester) Teacher/Office Assistant (semester) Tutor (year) AVID
Tutor Work Experience (semester or year) Publications 1 (formerly
Yearbook) (year) Journalism 1 (year) Creative Writing (year)
Unscheduled A Fall (semester) Unscheduled A Spring (semester)
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Questions Regarding Course Selection? Email your counselor with
individual questions or Counselors are available on a drop in basis
for student questions: A period, Lunch and after School, or for 10
minute individual appointments. Parents may attend the individual
appointments, as well. Contact counseling office for an
appointment.
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Online Course Selection Go to the SRVHS campus portal
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Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field Football,
Wrestling, and Cross Country) Must have a 2.0 GPA in previous
semester or quarter Athletic Director: John Raynor
[email protected] 552-3005 See srvhs website under Athletics
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NCAA Clearinghouse Division I & II Athletes
www.ncaaeligibility.org Complete Online Application for initial
eligibility now. For more information go to SRVHS.net click on
Athletics and NCAA student athletes.
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Community College Admission 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
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UC/CSU A G Requirements University of CaliforniaCalifornia
State University a. History/ Social Science 2 years required a.
History/ Social Science 2 years required b. English 4 years
required b. English 4 years required c. Mathematics 3 years
required/ 4 years recommended c. Mathematics 3 years required d.
Laboratory Science 2 years required/ 3 years recommended d.
Laboratory Science 2 years required e. Language other than English
2 years required/ 3 years recommended e. Language other than
English 2 years required f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
required f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required g. Electives
1 year required g. Electives 1 year required ** See Online Course
Catalog for further details. **
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Additional Requirements University of CaliforniaCalifornia
State University SAT Reasoning Test -or- www.collegeboard.com ACT
with Writing www.actstudent.org Comprehensive Review Application
Filing Period November 1 st 30 th www.ucop.edu/pathways
www.ucop.edu/pathways Subject tests recommended not required value
added SAT Reasoning Test -or- www.collegeboard.com ACT
www.actstudent.org Application Filing Period October 1 st November
30 th for priority admissions www.csumentor.edu
www.csumentor.edu
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GPA Cumulative GPA Weighted Cumulative GPA Unweighted
California Cal Grant GPA Weighted 10-12 A-G GPA
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Independent Colleges & Universities Public Out-of-State
Colleges & Universities Check each colleges website for
individual admissions requirements Course requirements Testing
requirements GPA requirements Letters of recommendation
(Private/Independent) Essays and/or Personal Statements
Comprehensive Review
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Personalized College/Career Planning Software Career/Major
Planning Personality and interest Inventories Building resumes
College research and planning Researching scholarships and
financial aid COLLEGE MANAGEMENT TOOL
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The SRVHS Career Center is available as a resource for: College
& Career Information (including college rep visits, computer
searches, video & college catalogues) Testing Information
Scholarships & Financial Aid Information Work Permits Job
Board/Volunteer Opportunities Career Center Coordinators: Jill
Schratz and Candy Jewett : 552-3007 Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00
4:00
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Checklist Review high school transcript and status report. Make
sure you are meeting high school graduation requirements. Four-year
college: must meet A-G subject requirements with at least a C
grade. Use SRVUSD Summer School or DVC to remediate D or F grades.
Register early for the SAT (www.collegeboard.com) or ACT
(www.actstudent.org).www.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.org
Identify colleges you would like to attend/other post-secondary
plans. Attend college fairs. Begin your college application process
early! All college applications vary check with individual colleges
for specific requirements and deadlines. Potential Division I &
II Athletes: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse this
semester.
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Checklist, Continued Letters of Recommendation (private
universities only): Prepare the due date form, parent questionnaire
student evaluation survey and pay for transcripts 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 1 st Scholarship
deadlines vary: check with the Career Center Sign up for the
e-Bulletin to keep up with important dates and information.