Welcome Freshman Class of 2012

1. Welcome Freshman Class of 2012 To San Ramon Valley High School Home of the Wolves

2. Counselor Assignments A – Cha Jennifer Kessler 552-3035 Che – Ge Craig Ritts 552-3025 Gh – K Nancy Conti 552-3027 L - Ni Melissa Bergstedt 552-3045 No - Sch Jenifer Levy-Wendt 552-3092 Sci – Z Vivian Srouji 552-3033

3. Important Dates 4/09 Counselors Visit Charlotte Wood for collection of Course Selection Sheets (gold form), Health Form (blue form) and E-Mail Form (pink form) Parent Signature Required 4/10 Other Middle Schools return to office for pick up Parent Signature Required 5/12 Athletic Information Night 7:00 p.m. in Commons/Cafeteria Building

4. Important Dates • Packet Pick-Up – Mon-Tues 8/11 & 12 • Wolf Pack Days – Thursday 8/14 - TBD Tuesday 8/19 - TBD • Freshman Orientation - Thurs 8/21 8:30 am – 2:00 pm • 1st Day of School - Monday 8/25 • Evening with the Principal – 9/10 • Back to School – 9/17

5. Role of the Counselor Graduation Requirements High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Subject and Credit Requirements Course Selection Navigating High School Agenda

6. Role of Counselor To Access Counselor: Drop in before school, during brunch or lunch or during the school day by appointment Email: jlevy-wendt@srvhs.org or phone Students are encouraged to direct questions to individual counselor Typical Services: Academic Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Post Secondary Planning, Referrals Academic and personal crisis counseling

7. Graduation Requirements • English 40 Credits • Math –Must pass Alg 1 or equiv. 20 Credits • Social Studies 35 Credits • Science 20 Credits • Physical Education 20 Credits • World Languages 10 Credits in 2 • Visual/Performing Arts of these 3 areas • Career Technology/Applied Arts • Health 5 Credits Sub Total 160 Credits • Electives 80 Credits Total 240 Credits Passing High School Exit Exam

8. Length of School Day • All students must have six classes • Period 1 – 6 required per district policy 8:30 – 3:10 M W TH FR 9:30 – 3:10 Tuesdays • Optional seventh class – If Available A Period 7:30 – 3:10 M W TH FR 8:40 – 3:10 Tuesdays

9. Four Year Plan • Worksheet in Course Description Booklet Page 3

10. Course Selection These are the planned course offerings for 2008-2009 Please follow guidelines/prerequisites to promote success. Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.

11. English • English 9 (Year)

12. Social Studies World Geography (Semester)

13. Mathematics • Transitions to Algebra (Year) • Pre-Algebra (Year) • Algebra 1 (Year) • Geometry (Year) • Algebra 2 (Year) • Algebra 2 Advanced (Year)

14. Physical Science • Physical /Earth Science (Year) Meets UC “g” College Prep Elective Meets CSU Lab Science “d” subject requirement

15. Life Science • Biology (Year) A in English, Science B or higher Alg 1 Enrolling in Geometry or higher • Accelerated Biology (Year) A English, A Science, B in Alg 1 Science Fair project required Enrolling in Geometry or higher

16. Physical Education Physical Education 9 (Year) Required for all 9th Grade Students No Independent Study PE for 9th Graders Statewide physical performance test

17. World Languages • French 1 (Year) • French 2 (Year) • Chinese Mandarin 1 (Year) • Chinese Mandarin 2 (Year) • Spanish 1 (Year) • Spanish 2 (Year) • DVC Sign Language 280 Spring Semester Instructor’s approval for 9th grade students

18. Visual/Performing Arts(All Year Long Classes) • Jazz Band • Orchestra • cglass@srvhs.org • Men’s Ensemble • Women’s Ensemble • Dance 1 • Art 1 • 3D Art 1 • Theatre Arts 1 • Oral Interpretation • Concert Band

19. Career Technology/Applied Arts • Child Development (Semester or Year) • Culinary Arts 1 (Semester) • Culinary Arts 2 (Semester) • Internet Essentials (Semester) • Intro to Comp App/Keyboarding (Semester) • Java Programing (Computer 1) – Completion of Alg 1 (Semester) • Career Exploration (pending school board approval) (Semester)

20. Non-Departmental Health (Semester) Required for all Freshman Journalism (Semester) Marching Program (Fall Semester 1) Unscheduled A (Fall, Sem 1) Unscheduled A (Spring, Sem 2) Use for 6 period day

21. Special Education • Tutorial (Resource) • Special Day Class • Pre Transition Transition – Older students IEP Required for all these programs

22. Course Selection Semester 1 Semester 2 ID # Course NameID# Course Name ENE9** English SSWG*N W Geo PE9*** PE 9 Math Science World Lang/Elective NDH*** Health Math Science World Lang/Elective Optional 7th Class/Unscheduled Optional 7th Class/Unscheduled

23. Sports Eligibility • Participation by Try Out (except Track and Cross Country) • Need 2.0 or above GPA in the previous semester or quarter. • Athletic Night: May 12th 7:00-8:30 pm in Cafeteria/Commons • Athletic Director: John Raynor 552-3005 jraynor@srvhs.org

24. Career Center Career Center Coordinators Candy Jewett, Carolyn Mackell 552-3007 • Hours 8:00 - 4:00 Monday – Friday • College/Testing/Career/Scholarship/ Financial Aid/Work Permits/Job Board - Volunteer opportunities/College Rep Visits/Computer Search,Videos and College Catalogues ** Library Open M-W-TH- F 7:00 – 4:00, Tuesday 8:00 – 3:00

25. Student Planner Parent Handbook Establish Study Schedule Ask Questions Homework Student Advocacy Time Management Balance Curricular and Extra Curricular Social Transition Academic Support (per funding) English Math Lab Foreign Lang Lab Science Lab Social Studies Weekly Progress Reports High School Transition

26. Frequently Asked Questions • Will you have to study differently in high school? • How do parents receive progress reports – grades? • Do you have a counselor all 4 years? • Will I be behind if I take Physical Science as a Freshman? • If I get into a class and I’m not doing well can I change my class? • What if I don’t like my teacher, can I switch and get another teacher. • Can I have PE 6th period, because I play sports and need to leave early? • Should I be on a 6 or 7 period day? • When do you start planning for college?

27. Thank you for attendingand have a pleasant evening