Bella Vista Junior Parent Information Meeting

1. Bella Vista Junior Parent Information Meeting Class of 2018

2. Stay In Touch with BV • BV Newsflash –Weekly e-mail • Student Bulletin • Marquee • Q/Parent Portal • Student Handbook • Website: www.sanjuan.edu/schools/bellavista

3. Attendance Information • If student is ill during the school day they must go to the Attendance Office to contact parent. • If a student is late they must check in at the attendance office • Absences need to be cleared within 5 days • Students may never leave campus during the school day without a yellow “Early Dismissal”

4. Homework Requests • Missing 3 or more days may request homework by calling the front desk (916) 971-5051 • Missing less than 3 days should contact the teacher by email or phone for assignments • Home/Hospital is available if student will be out a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks. • Short Term Independent study is designed for students who will miss school for 5 days or more. A 5 day prior notice is needed.

5. Graduation requirements • English 40 credits • Mathematics 20 credits • Social Studies 30 credits • Life Science 10 credits • Physical Science 10 credits • Physical Education 20 credits • Health 2.5 credits • Economics 5 credits • Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits

6. Life after BVHSPOST-SECONDARY PLANNING What are your plans?

7. College Requirements • Four year State Colleges and Universities have required classes for admission • Private Universities also have requirements • Community Colleges do not require A-G completion • Encourage your student to stay on track for A-G completion • A Rigorous Senior Year is Important

8. COLLEGE Admissions A-G Minimum Subject requirements are: • (A) 2 year of History/Social Science • (B) 4 years of English • (C) 3 years of Mathematics (through Algebra 2 ) • (D) 2 years of science —2 of which must be lab based science courses • (E) 2 years of LOTE -Language other than English • (F) 1 year Visual or Performing Art • (G) 1 College prep elective course

9. College Athletics: • Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center Junior year online www.ncaa.org and send a transcript to be recruited for Division 1 and some Division 2 colleges • NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) many division 2 and 3 colleges are members of NAIA

10. UC Requirements for Eligibility

11. What Colleges and Employers Are Looking For : Well-Rounded Student with: • Strong academics • Extra-curricular activities • Volunteer work and Work experience • Awards or special achievements • Leadership Experiences, Passion • Technical, Interpersonal, & Organizational Skills • World Languages

12. College and Career Center Career Center located in the library open at lunch for students to research: College/Career Information Naviance Scholarships Financial Aid Information College Visit Schedule http://www.sanjuan.edu/domain/194 If you would like to volunteer at the CCC email: bellavistaccc@aol.com or call (916)971-5083

14. College Representatives at BV • Many college reps visit BV through out the Fall. These are announced in the school bulletin • Students must sign-up in the counseling office to attend these visitations

15. Tests, Tests, Tests University Plan Community College EAP: Spring 2017 in class with Smarter Balance (Need for CSU) • PSAT: October 19, 2016 National Merit Qualifier • SAT/ACT with Writing Spring 2017, try to improve and test again BEFORE November 2017

16. Grade Point Average Requirement Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades, including summer courses Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA Residents) Minimum 3.40 weighted GPA (for non-CA Residents)

17. Comprehensive Review Factors Academic: • Grade-point average • Test scores • Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirements • UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses • Eligibility in the Local Context (CA residents only) • Quality of senior-year program of study • Non-Academic: • Achievements in special projects • Improvement in academic performance • Special talents, achievements and awards • Participation in educational preparation programs • Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences • Geographic location *Note: No single factor determines admission

18. Personal Statement Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts: Describe the world you come from—for example, your family, community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Word Count: 1,000 words total

19. Additional Comments Section Use Additional Comments box for clarification and expansion of important details Describe anything else that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in your application Limit of 550 words The Additional Comments section is not required

20. Average UC Cost of Attendance (2015-16) The net cost actually is much less for about two-thirds of UC’s undergraduate students because they receive gift aid. Fafsa: 1/1/17-3/2/17

21. California’s Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program provides scholarships to undergraduate California students who apply for aid by March 2 and have family incomes and household assets up to $150,000. Eligible students will be notified of the actual scholarship amount by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

22. College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) • Students must release their scores to the colleges they are applying to… • Exams must be completed by December 2017 for consideration • Several colleges have an Octoberdeadline • Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary • SAT information www.collegeboard.com • ACT information www.act.org

23. Naviance Family Connection • Is an innovative educational planner provided by the SJUSD to assist students and parents • It is a web-based resource that will help students explore careers, colleges, and scholarships • To access go to: Bella Vista Web-page and click on Naviance Family Connection

24. Private/Independent and Out State College Applications • Most Private/Independent Colleges use an online application service such as: Common Application, Send.edu, • Many require a personal essay/statement • You must check deadlines and requirements online • Letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, coaches and school counselor are usually required

25. Credit Recovery • APEX courses zero and 6th period • Many courses available • 1 semester course • At students pace • For making up failed courses • See counselor to sign up

26. Advanced Education Options • 16 years and older • GPA 2.7+ • Current unit cost • Download form • Choose a course not offered at BV • Principal’s signature • GRADES ARE ON PERMANENT COLLEGE RECORD

27. Jostens-Ken Caldeira/Bill Smith Photography • Rings & Jackets: Purchase online or with an order form Senior Year • Caps & Gowns: Order forms will be distributed at the first Senior Meeting. • Senior Pictures taken over summer with Bill Smith Photography

28. Questions? Worries? Sounds Crazy? • Website—for all documents and this PPT • Read Daily Bulletin on website • Check Counseling Office section on website • If it’s Academics: 1. your student 2. his/her teacher 3. his/her counselor • If it’s Behavior/Attendance: 1. your student 2. his/her vice principal

29. Thank you. Go Broncos! • This presentation is viewable on the Bella Vista website www.sanjuan.edu/bellavista • Principal – Mrs. Haskins • Vice Principals – Mrs. Petersen, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Karagianes ext. 5058 • Junior Counselor– Ms. Johnson jjohnson@sanjuan.edu