1. San Ramon Valley
High School
Home of the Wolves

2. Role of the Counselor
Dates to Remember
Graduation Requirements
Subjects and Courses
Course Selection
Navigating High School

3. Alphabet Counselor Contact Info.
A - D Jenifer Levy-Wendt jlevy-wendt@srvhs.org
552-3025
E – Lea Nancy Conti nconti@srvhs.org
552-3027
Leb - Ric Melissa Bergstedt mbergstedt@srvhs.org
552-3045
Rid – Z Jennifer Kessler jpkessler@srvhs.org
552-3033

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Monday, March 31st
Forms due to your Middle School
Counseling Office
Yellow - Course Selection
Ivory – SRVHS Parent eNews / eBulletin

7. Wolf Pack Days
–Monday, Aug. 18th and Wednesday, Aug. 20th
Freshmen Orientation
–Thursday, August 21st
First Day of School
–Monday, August 25th

8. 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

9. All students must have six classes
Students must be enrolled in periods 1 – 6
If available, students may take an A period,
seventh class

10. A worksheet to map a course plan for your
four years of high school is available
online at www.srvhs.net as well as the
online course catalogue.

11. The entire SRVHS Course Offering Catalog is
available online at www.srvhs.net
Please follow guidelines & prerequisites to
promote success
Budget and enrollment will impact whether
or not these courses are provided.

12. English 9
World Geography / Health
Physical Education 9

13. Mathematics
Algebra 1 Enriched
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2

14. Science
Physical Science
• Integrated Physical Science
Life Science
• Life Science
• Biology
• Accelerated Biology
Accelerated Bio
• Grade of A in English,
Science, & Algebra 1
• Teacher rec. from 8th
grade science
• Science fair project
required

15. World Language
French 1 or 2
Spanish 1 or 2
American Sign Language (ASL) 1

16. Art 1
3D Art 1
Dance 1
Men’s Ensemble
Women’s Ensemble
Oral Interpretation
Orchestra
Concert Band
Marching Band
Theatre Arts 1
Photography
Digital Photo
All VAPA courses are year long courses
Visual & Performing Arts

17. Jazz Auditions
Brass: Thursday, March 20th
Saxophone: Friday, March 21st
Rhythm: Tuesday, March 25th
Incoming 9th graders register for
Concert Band and/or Marching Band
String Instruments register for Orchestra

18. Clinics: 3:30 – 5:00
March 31 & April 1
Auditions: 3:30 – 7:00
April 2: Across the Floor
April 3: Routine

19. Auto 1
Building Basic Robots
Culinary Arts 1
Computer 1 (sem.)
Computer 2( sem.)
Career Tech & Applied Arts
Electives
Journalism Unscheduled A: Fall
Unscheduled A: Spring

20. IEP is required for Special Education.
–Orientation about high school resource
programs will be presented by SRVHS
Resource Teachers
Please contact your current resource
teacher for specific times

21.  Course Selection will be done on the Infinite
Campus Parent/Student Portal
 Go to srvhs.net and click on course selection link
in the middle of the page
 Follow the directions on the Campus Online
Registration Instructions Sheet
Return the forms to your Middle School
Counselor by 3/31

22. Go to the SRVHS IC campus portal

23.  College & Career Information
college rep visits, computer searches, video & college catalogues
 SAT & ACT Testing Information
 Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
 Work Permits, Job Board & Volunteer Opportunities
 Naviance College and Career Software Program
Career Center Coordinators
Candy Jewett: 552-3007
Jill Schratz: 552-3007
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 4:00

24. • Student Planner
• Parent Handbook
• Establish a Study
Schedule
• Ask Questions
• Do Homework
• Student Advocacy
• Attendance
• Time Management
–Balance curricular &
extra-curricular
• Social Transition
• Intervention
• School Loop

25. 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 6th period because I play a sport
and will need to leave early for games?