Any class can count as elective credit if you have already met the requirement for that subject area. For example, taking a second year of fine art. Some classes will only count as elective credit (i.e. psychology, teacher aide). 

AP and Honors are challenging classes that will require more work and responsibility from the students. We recommend a maximum of 2 per year. Some students may feel adequately challenged without these courses, and that is perfectly okay. Completion of the AP/Honors contract will be required. 

The best place to look for this would be the district's course catalog! Here you will find information about what you will learn in those classes as well as prerequisites.

Students must be enrolled in 5 classes at Cal High, unless they are part of the College Connect program.  This is regardless of student's credit standing due to rules in California Ed Code related to instructional minutes.

For general questions (i.e. what classes do 10th graders need to take? do students need to take 3 years of foreign language?), we highly recommend attending our information nights. For individualized questions (i.e. do I have enough credits of science? are there any other classes you would recommend for student interested in XYZ?) please make note of these as they arise so that you can discuss them with your counselor in your one-on-one meeting.

Most students are aware of the subject requirements for graduation and college entrance, but they are technically termed "the A-G requirements" as outlined by UC and CSU. The A-G requirements do not relate to graduation from California High School, so please note this difference when determining your future plans. For a table comparing an overview of these requirements, see the Grad Requirements page.

1. Log in to the Infinite Campus Portal.
2.Click on the 3 line icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
3. Click on the Grades tab.
4. Click on the term you would like to see in the "All Terms" field to see your chosen semester grades. 

1. Log in to the Infinite Campus Portal.
2. On the left-hand column select "Documents".
3. On the bottom of the "documents" page select "Portal Transcript" or "Portal Transcript C-19"
4.When the report opens, select the download icon on the top right of the report and save the file OR select PRINT.
Sample PDF printable transcript with directions for how to read it determine my graduation credits 
For translating credits to A-G see above.

It is a misconception that students will repeat a grade if they fail to meet the necessary credit requirements during the school year. At the high school level, students still progress to the next grade level, but remain deficient in credits. Therefore, it is important that students make up courses as soon as they are able (i.e. summer school or adding an A period) to make sure they are on track to graduate within four years. Certain classes, such as math and world language, require students to maintain an acceptable grade before allowing them to move forward to the next level. If you are worried about possibly failing a class, please talk with your counselor to discuss a plan of action. 

You have 3 weeks to drop a class from the beginning of the semester with no penalty. After the 3rd week, teachers must either give the student a NM (No Mark, no effect to GPA but still present on transcript) or an F (will affect GPA and also present on transcript). In most situations, the only class that can be added after the 3 week deadline in Teacher's Aide.

We believe all of our teachers have something very positive to offer and have the best interest of students in mind. However, we understand certain circumstances and situations arise such as personality conflicts and different teaching/learning styles, creating a difficult environment for the student and/or the teacher. It is our intention to help students work through these challenges rather than avoid them. We have a formal policy regarding teacher changes, outlined by our administration, which we must follow precisely. First, if a student requests a teacher change, s/he must first agree to meeting with the teacher and parent to discuss the issues that concern him/her. It is the goal to develop a plan to improve the situation during the initial meeting. If, after a fair amount of time has passed, the parent and/or student are still not satisfied with the situation, an administrator will intervene and determine the next step.

Students who achieve a unweighted cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 3.6 or higher as of January of that year receive recognition. This program is sponsored by the Academic Boosters in conjunction with the school.

Athletic Physical Education (APE) is offered by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District for students who are wanting to receive 10 Physical Education credits on their high school transcript for their participation on their high school athletics/sports teams.  In order to be eligible for ten credits of PE through APE, students must complete the request form, including signatures by student-athlete, parent/guardian, and coach.  The APE request form must be turned into the Athletic Director prior to the end of the regular athletic season for which the student is wanting to earn PE credit.  Upon verification by the Athletic Director of athletic season completion, the student-athlete will receive 10 credits of PE on her/his high school transcript. For any questions about Athletic PE, please see the Athletic Director.

* Independent study is a completely separate program that must be applied for through the school district.
Please see the SRVUSD PE web page for descriptions of all alternative PE options outside of a traditional campus PE course. 

Check out our directory to see your assigned counselor, their contact information, and the other members of our counseling staff.

No, students do not need to make an appointment to see their counselor. We make every effort to create an open door policy in our department and encourage you to come by before and after school, during brunch and lunch. However, there will be times your counselor is unavailable and may not be able to meet with you at your selected drop-in time. For these purposes, we have clipboards outside of our offices where students can sign up for an appointment and we will make sure to call these students in. 

We will happily meet with your parent(s); however, we do request that parents make an appointment with their respective counselor ahead of time. Please email your assigned counselor to schedule an appointment. Our counseling secretary and counselor tech do not have access to our individual calendars, so they are unable to help with scheduling an appointment. We try our best to make ourselves as accessible as possible to students throughout the school day, so it is important we are not unavailable more than necessary. We also prefer to schedule appointments so we may block out a specific amount of time and ensure the meeting is given our absolute attention. Lastly, we prefer to be prepared. It is a much more productive meeting when we are able to plan, gather the necessary materials, and invite the necessary individuals to our scheduled meeting.

As counselors, we enjoy working with our students and building a positive rapport with each of you. We do understand there may be times we are not present and an issue must be resolved immediately. If this is the case, any available counselor would be happy to help you. If, perhaps, the matter is not urgent and can wait, we encourage you to email your counselor, sign up on the clipboard outside his or her office, or return at another time to discuss the matter. 

Many students work with counselors to discuss their academic needs and goals. However, as counselors, we are specifically trained to work with students dealing with numerous issues (i.e. personal, social, emotional). We are happy to meet with students and hope to provide a supportive and nurturing environment. Most importantly, we are professional counselors and maintain the rights of privacy for our students in most situations.  For emotional support you are also welcome to use the Wellness Center. 

The application for a work permit is available on the Career Center page along with instructions for completion.  The State of California requires that employers have a current work permit on file for employees under the age of 18.

Nope!

There are many wonderful service clubs on campus, so we encourage students to join a club within our school community. These clubs have developed great relationships with our community and give back in such a positive way. In addition, please visit our Career Center Volunteer Opportunities page to find other ways of getting involved.

NO!! Students at Cal High have all of the classes and time they need right here on our campus to graduate on time and to be accepted into college. We prefer that students take all of their classes with us to ensure that they keep a balanced life and schedule while in high school. Online learning is not for everyone and often a lot harder than students anticipate. Please carefully consider your learning style, schedule, and motives before taking a class online or anywhere outside of Cal High. 

It is quality that colleges are looking for, not quantity. 

Students can take classes online or through a community college to earn credits for graduation or to more quickly advance through a subject. Students and families must understand the procedures and policies outlined on the district's Non District Course website before registering for an online course or any other non-district course. 

Counselors cannot specifically advise on courses taken outside of SRVUSD. 

Many students opt to take additional courses to supplement their education at nearby community colleges. We are happy to assist students in making this happen. First, students must fill out an application through DVC. Follow the directions on their web site by filling out the application and also filling out the Special Admission Recommendation Form. Prior to bringing this form to your counselor, you must know what course you plan to take. Your counselor must approve the course and cannot sign until the course has been selected. Please remember to make sure you meet the prerequisites to join the course. See your counselor for further guidance on courses and granting credit. See more information about DVC and community college here under "college planning"

If you are planning to put this course on your high school transcript, it is imperative that students and families understand the procedures and policies governing these options before registering for an online course or any other non-district course. 
Also see the next question pulldown below for the process for non-district courses.    

*please remember these courses are COLLEGE courses, and will likely go into your college transcript.