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SRVHS Course Selection 2019-2020: Graduation Requirements, Subjects, and College Entrance

Welcome to San Ramon Valley High School! This agenda covers the role of counselors, graduation requirements, course selection, and college entrance. Get important information and answers to your questions.

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SRVHS Course Selection 2019-2020: Graduation Requirements, Subjects, and College Entrance

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  1. Welcome Juniors and Seniors! Classes of 2019 and 2020 San Ramon Valley High School Home of theWolves

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • Role of the Counselor • Important Dates to Remember • Graduation Requirements • Subjects and Courses • Course Selection • College Entrance Requirements • Questions and Answers

  3. ADMINISTRATORS

  4. Counselors

  5. Role of the Counselor 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 (for Students): • Drop-In before or after school, at brunch or lunch • By appointment (made during a break, occurring during class) • E-mail for quick questions • Students are encouraged to direct questions to their individual counselors. • Parents are encouraged to email counselors via School Loop or website

  6. Graduation Requirements

  7. FLEXIBLE SCHOOL START AND END TIMES What:Students will have the option of: How: Students will choose from the following schedules • Standard School Day • Late-Start School Day • Early-Release Day • Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes • Students may be enrolled in a maximum of 7 classes(space available/special program) • Students may not be on campus during an unscheduled period A full SRV schedule: • A – 6 (space available) • A – 5 • 1– 6 If taking a non-district course, your SRV schedule will be: • A – 4 • 1 – 5 • 2 - 6

  8. College Connect • Dual enrollment partnership between SRVUSD and DVC • Students earn both high school and college credit. • Enrolled in 4 SRV classes & College Connect Seminar and 2 DVC classes Jr and Sr years • College Connect info. at srvhs.net (under ‘Course Selection 2018-2019’ tab)

  9. Your Four-Year Plan • A worksheet to map a course plan for your four years of high school is available in the High School Course Catalog, located in the Course Selection 2018 -2019 tab at www.srvhs.net.

  10. Course Selection The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is available online at www.srvhs.net . Click on: ACADEMICS tab → scroll to Course Catalog 2018/19. This version will be available soon. We strongly encourage students to review course descriptions and prerequisites when choosing classes. Budget and enrollment may impact whether or not these courses are provided.

  11. Junior English English Language AP * • Superior skills in reading comprehension, analysis, and writing                     • Course emphasis on: rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis writing and close reading of fiction and non-fiction texts. • Summer reading assignment • Entrance Guidelines: • A in S1 English 10 • B- or better in Adv. English 10 –OR- fill out form given at the informational meeting (see your current English teacher for information)

  12. Senior English • English 12 • Women’s Literature • Shakespeare • Expository Reading and Writing • English Literature AP * • Superior reading comprehension and writing skills • Intensive study of works of literary merit • Summer reading assignment • Entrance Guidelines: • A in S1 English 11 • B- or better in AP Language • -OR- fill out form given at the informational meeting (see your current English teacher for information)

  13. Junior Social Studies REQUIRED • US History I-II (year) or • US History AP (year)* *Recommendation: “A” in World History, “B” in AP Euro, and “A” in English 10 or “B-” or better in English 10 Adv.

  14. Senior Social Studies Required - Semester of Econ and a Semester of Government • American Government (sem) Economics (sem) • Government & Politics: Economics AP Micro (sem) Comparative, AP* (year long) • American Government AP (sem) - *Linked to an English 12 Class

  15. Pre-Calculus/Trig Pre-Calculus/Trig Honors Calculus Calculus AP AB Calculus AP BC Mathematics • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • Accelerated Algebra II • Math Topics Advanced • Personal Finance • Statistics • Statistics AP

  16. Integrated Physical Science • Chemistry • Chemistry Honors • Chemistry AP • Physics • Physics Honors • Physics C AP • Environmental Science AP (ROP)

  17. Life Science • Biology • Biology AP • Forensic Science • Anatomy/Physiology • Anatomy/Physiology Honors • Marine Biology (seniors only)

  18. Physical Education • Net Sports (S1, S2) • Sport Conditioning (S1, S2) • Team Sports (S1, S2) • Weights (S1, S2) • Advanced Weights (S1, S2) • Yoga (S1, S2) • Basketball Conditioning (S1, S2) • Power Walking (S1, S2) • Dance (year long) • Marching Band (1st semester only, takes place after school)

  19. Physical Education • Athletic PE: • Must be on a SRVHS team • 10 credits given per season (effective 2018-2019 School Year) • See www.srvhs.net under Athletics → Athletic PE for guidelines & procedures • Independent PE: What? • An exceptionally gifted athlete who is competing at a Regional, State, or National competition level within the school year in an individual sport –OR- • Have an impacted schedule due to a special academic support program –OR- • Wishes to take an advanced level PE course that the school is not offering –OR- • Is medically prohibited from participating in regular PE How can my student do this? • Applications will be available after Spring Break • More info to follow on the SRVUSD website (Personalized Learning Tab)

  20. World Languages • French I • French II • French III • French IV Honors • French Language AP • Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • Spanish IV Honors • Spanish Language AP ** Please refer to course prerequisites for appropriate course level selection. **

  21. EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE WORLD LANGUAGES FOR CREDIT THROUGH HERITAGE SCHOOLS Who: • Students enrolled in an SRVUSD-approved Heritage Language School What: • Students taking a language at an SRVUSD-approved Heritage Language School will be able to use the classes for advancement purposes once they promote from 8th grade. How Can My Student Do This? • Parents are responsible for enrolling their child into the Heritage School of their choice. • Visit “Personalized Learning” tab on www.srvusd.net for up-to-date information.

  22. Dance 1 Dance 2 – 5 (audition) Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Chamber Singers(audition) Concert Choir (audition) Treble Choir (audition) Oral Interpretation Theatre Arts 1,2 Theatre Arts 3,4 (audition) Theatre Production Art of Video Production 1 Art of Video Production 2 Visual & Performing Arts • Art 1 • Art 2 • Art 5 Advanced • Studio Art AP • AP Music Theory • Computer Graphic Arts • Photography • Photography, Advanced • Concert Band • Jazz Band (audition) • Jazz Ensemble (audition) • Symphonic Band (audition) • Orchestra ** All classes are Year Long. **

  23. Career Technology/ Applied Arts • Alt Fuels/Vehicles/Robotics (year) • Auto 1 or Auto 2 (year) • Auto Tech (ROP) (year) • Building Basic Robots (year) • Careers in Teaching 1 and 2 (year) • AP Computer Science Principles (year) • Vs.NETProgramming (same as Comp Sci C) (year) • AP Computer Science A (year) • Computer 1 and 2 (semester) • Culinary Arts 1 (year) • Culinary Arts 2 (year) • iQuest (Seniors only) (year) • Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship (year) • Sports Medicine (ROP) (year • Sports Medicine Advanced (ROP) (year)

  24. Electives AVID (year) AVID Tutor Creative Writing (year) Journalism 1 and 2 (year) Publications 1 (year) Advanced Publications 2 (year) Library Services (year) Performing Arts Assistant Speech & Debate (year) AP Human Geography Recording Studio Work Experience (semester) Marching Band (semester) Unscheduled A Fall (semester) Unscheduled A Spring (semester) Unscheduled 1st (F and SP) 2nd (F and SP) 6th (F and SP)

  25. Honors & AP Courses • We encourage students to take courses at their level and where they can feel successful • We also encourage students to take Honors & AP courses only in areas that interest them • Keep in mind the outside commitments that your student may have when enrolling in his/her schedule for next year • Create a healthy balance

  26. Course Selection • Online Course Selection • Friday, March 9th – Sunday, March 18th • Forms will be distributed on March 6th in Homeroom • Buff (colored) Junior or (Blue) colored Senior Course Selection Sheets with parent signature on or before March 20th to Homeroom Class. • Note: Forms can be downloaded from srvhs.net click on Course Selection 2018-2019.

  27. Questions Regarding Course Selection? Students & Parents: Email your counselor with individual questions Students: Counselors are available to students on a “drop in” basis for questions: Before School, Lunch and After School For 10 minute individual appointments during class beginning February 16th. **Students must schedule the appointment in the counseling office, and parents may attend**

  28. ACCREDITED ONLINE COURSES AND OFF-CAMPUS CLASSES(non-district courses) What: • Students have the ability to put up to 40 credits of non-SRVUSD coursework on their high school transcripts, including graduation requirements. How Can My Student Do This? • There will be two opportunities during the academic year to submit official transcripts to the Counseling Office to have non-SRVUSD coursework placed on the student’s transcript. • Detailed directions will be on www.srvusd.net, “Personalized Learning” tab.

  29. SRVHS Sports Eligibility • Participation by Try Outs (except Track & Field, Cross Country, Football and Wrestling) • Must have a 2.0 Unweighted GPA in previous semester/quarter • See www.srvhs.netunder Athletics

  30. 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.

  31. Types of schools & Applications • Community Colleges (112 in CA) • California State Universities (23) • University of California (9) • Private/Independent CA Colleges (77 in CA) • Total colleges in US (3400+) • International Schools • Applications: UC, CSU, Community College, Common Application, Institutional Application, Coalition Application

  32. Community College Admission • Students are eligible if they: • Have graduated from high school • Are 18 years old • Certificate Programs • AA Degree, AAT Degree • Four-year College Transfer

  33. UC/CSU “A – G” Requirements ** See Online Course Catalog for further details. **

  34. Additional Requirements

  35. GPA • Cumulative GPA Weighted: Used by many private & out-out-state public schools (includes 9-12) but any college may choose to re-calculate • Cumulative GPA Unweighted • California Cal Grant GPA • Weighted 10-12 A-G GPA: Used by UC & most CSU (exception Cal Poly SLO re-calculates using 9-12 grades)

  36. Independent Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Out-of-State Colleges & Universities • 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

  37. Naviance: Family Connections • 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

  38. College & Career Center • College & Career Information college rep visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues • SAT & ACT Testing Information • Scholarships & Financial Aid Information, • Work Permits, Job Board, Summer Programs, Internships & Volunteer Opportunities • Naviance/Family Connection College and Career Software Program Career Center Coordinators M – Th 7:30 – 3:30 SusanWise: swise@srvusd.net Jill Schratz: jschratz@srvusd.net

  39. Upcoming Class Information Meetings • Course Information Fair • March 1st after school (early dismissal day) • AP Euro, Feb. 16th at lunchtime (R42) • Creative Writing, Feb. 20th at lunchtime (D101) • Journalism, Feb. 27th at lunchtime (D101) • AP Human Geography, March 6th at lunchtime (R44)

  40. Important Dates – Winter/Spring • March 9th – 18th • Online Registration AND • Return Course Selection Sheets, no later than Tuesday 3/20, to your Homeroom Class • March 13th, 6:30 pm • Why Consider Out of State (SRVHS & MVHS Mini Fair) SRVHS Commons Information in the Bulletin and College/Career Center • April 28th, 1:30 - 4:30 pm • NACAC College Fair • SF Cow Palace • www.gotomyncf.com May 2nd, 6:30 pm • “Kick off to College” Parent info Night in SRVHS Commons • Information in the Bulletin and College/Career Center • May 5th 1:00 – 4:00 pm • St. Mary’s College Fair • St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA • www.wacacollegefair.com • Summer School at Cal High & Charlotte Wood M.S. • (Remediation & Enrichment) • Session A: June 11 – 28 (No School 6/29) • 8:00 am – 12:40 pm • Session B: July 2 – 20 (No School 7/4) • 8:00 am – 12:40 pm • Watch the SRV Bulletin for registration infoearly April

  41. Important Dates – Fall • Wolf Pack Days August 2nd and 8th 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. • First Day of School Monday, August 13th (Minimum Day) • College Night – Monte Vista H.S. Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm

  42. Organizing College Visits/Tours Consider the following when planning a visit to a college campus: • Encourage your student(s) to select four or five colleges that interest them. Pick several different types to visit. • Encourage them to do their homework about a college before visiting the campus. Naviance is a great tool for this. • Plan to visit only one or two campuses each day. • Consider visiting a local college first to get your “feet wet” • Remember that the tour guide has been through the admissions process and can be a great resource. • Plan to visit the Student Resource Center on each campus. Ask about Academic support programs. Tutoring?

  43. Organizing College Visits/Tours (cont’d) • Try to visit while college students are on campus. • Book tours/info sessions ahead of time online via the college website (campus tours/visiting campus, etc.). • Often admissions officers, who present info sessions, also read applications. Have your students introduce themselves! • As you walk around campus, encourage your student to imagine what it would be like to be a student at this college. • Think about having a few similar questions for each campus visit to help compare campuses. • Parents: talk to other parents on tours. Where else are they visiting?

  44. 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.org) or ACT (www.actstudent.org). • Identify colleges you would like to attend or other post-high school plans (trade school, military, gap year.) • Attend college fairs March 13th , 6:30 - Mini Out of State College Fair (for SRV & MV) at SRVHS Commons; April 28th , 1:30 – 4:30 pm - NACAC College Fair (nacacfairs.org); May 5th, 1 – 4 pm – St. Mary’s College Fair • Financial Aid Overview – Sept/Oct TBD • SRVUSD College Fair, Oct. 24th at MVHS, 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Begin your college application process early! • All college applications vary – check with individual colleges for specific requirements and deadlines. • Attend SRVHS College Application Workshop (for parents) – May 2nd at 6:30 pm.

  45. Checklist, Continued • Potential Division I & II Athletes: Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse this semester • Letters of Recommendation (teacher and counselor) For Counselor Req: Prepare the due date form, parent questionnaire student evaluation survey and request transcripts on Naviance before requesting letters of recommendation. For Teacher Req: ask your academic teacher, preferably, at the end of your Junior year for a recommendation • Community Service • Visit colleges • Maintain a solid college preparatory program and GPA during senior year • File for Financial Aid starting October 1, ,2018 • Scholarship deadlines vary: check with the Career Center/Naviance • Sign up for the e-Bulletin to keep up with important dates and information www.srvhs.net

  46. Good Night! Thank you so much for attending!

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