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Valley View High School Senior Seminar - Class of 2017

Welcome to Valley View High School's Senior Seminar for the Class of 2017. Join us for Senior Parent Night to learn about important dates, graduation requirements, senior activities, and more.

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Valley View High School Senior Seminar - Class of 2017

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  1. WELCOMETO VALLEY VIEW HIGHSCHOOL’SSenior Seminar for the Class of 2017

  2. Senior Parent Night Agenda Welcome and Introductions….Karen Johnson, Principal Senior Calendar of Events/Grading, Counselor Alpha, Grad/A-G Requirements, Grad Check, NCAA Clearinghouse, Etc……..Ms. Williams & Mr. Sanchez Senior Contract …………………Ms. Lizette Nava, AP Seniors Senior Activities …………………. Ms. Shannon Kush

  3. Senior Calendar of Events • September 30, 2016 Homecoming Carnival • October 1, FAFSA opens up • January 28, 2017 – Winter Formal • April 22, 2017 - Prom • AP Testing: May 1st-May 12th • SAT Testing: Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3 • School Wide SAT Day-October 19th • June 1, 2017 Senior Awards Night • June 1, 2017 Top Scholar Reception • June 7, 2017 Graduation

  4. Senior Grading Dates • You Should Have Received Progress Report #1 • 1st Quarter ends October 7th • 2nd Progress Report November 10th • 1st Semester Ends December 15th • 3rd Progress Report February 10th • 3rd Quarter ends March 17th • Last Progress Report May 5th • Senior Finals Week-Tentative Week of May 22nd

  5. Class of 2017 Alpha Breakdown • Counselors can be reached via email, phone, in person through appointment • For students, it is recommended they seek their counselor during lunchtime counseling on Tuesdays and Thursdays so they do not miss class

  6. GRADUATIONAND A-G REQUIREMENTS

  7. Graduation/A-G Requirements • MVUSD • 4 Years of English • 3 Years of Math(IM 1/Alg 1 required) • 2.5 Years of Science • 3 Years of Social Science • 1 Year Total of Visual/Performing Art or Foreign Language • 2 Years of PE • 70 Elective Credits • UC/CSU(Must Pass with C or Better) • 4 Years of College Prep English • 3 Years of Math(4 Recommended) • 2 Years of Lab Sciences(1 Year of Physical, Life, 3 Recommended) • 2 Years of Social Science • 1 Year of Approved Visual/Performing Art • 2 Years of Foreign Language(3 Recommended) • 1 Year of College Prep Elective

  8. Valley View High School 2016-2017 Senior Graduation Check • What can I find on my students document? • Status as of end of Junior year in regards to graduation and A-G requirements • Total Credits Earned • Credit Balance • If they are on track • If they are behind • Credits beyond school hours needed • Algebra proficiency met • Alt Ed placement recommendation • Please make appointment

  9. Graduation Check Sample

  10. NCAA Eligibility Center (Mr. Sanchez-counselor) If you are planning to play sports at a Division 1 or Division 2 college, you should have registered at the end of your Junior year. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to register as soon as possible! See Mr. Sanchez in Guidance if you have any questions!

  11. Tutoring Schedule • When: Every Tuesday & Thursday 3:15-4:30pm • Where: VVHS; Report to room 104 • Who: Open to all VVHS students • Khan Academy (Help with Math, Science, Social Science, SAT/ACT Prep) • Shmoop (College Readiness and Test Prep) • Homework Hotline (Sunday-Thursday 6-9pm,1-877-9AskHMC) • Live Homework Help (www.rivlib.info/)--will need valid library card number) • We also highly recommend students talk to their teachers to see when they are available and encourage students to do study groups with other students within their classes

  12. Scholarship List: Applications available online or if not, check with the College/Career Center Deadline Description of Scholarship October 2, 2016 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Scholarship October 3, 2016 Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship October 12, 2016Queen Scheherazade Scholarship Pageant October 19, 2016 Magic Carpet Music Scholarship Competition October 25. 2016 The Horatio Algar Association January 11, 2016 APIASF Scholarship APPLICATION DATE OPENS: September 30, 2016 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship

  13. Other Sources of Financial Aid: www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org www.collegequest.com www.mach25.com www.collegeboard.org www.csac.ca.gov www.petersons.com www.gocollege.com www.studentscholarships.orgwww.cash4college.org www.icanaffordcollege.com

  14. College and Career Fair • October 7, 2016 -Visit our annual College & Career Fair in the Gym • Seniors will be attending during their Government/Economics classes. • Open to the public from 12pm-1:30pm. Expecting 25-30 different colleges and career programs!

  15. Race to Submit: FAFSA (Mrs. Nava) Why is the FAFSA important to complete? FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE/CAREER TECH SCHOOLS! Who should complete? ALL GRADUATING SENIORS—GRADUATION REQUIREMENT!! Are there incentives to complete the FAFSA? • Prom ticket • Winter Formal tickets • Grad Night ticket • Senior T-Shirts • Yearbook • Class competition for a Pizza Party (100% complete) GRAND PRIZES: -Drawing for 2 Extra Graduation Tickets for each student that completes the FAFSA by December 15, 2016 -Drawing for Senior Week Package (worth $355).

  16. Graduation/Senior Contract (Mrs. Nava) • Lizette Nava, Assistant Principal • All suspendable offenses will be grounds for student not to participate in the end-of-the-year Senior activities, including graduation. • Cap and Gown: no alterations or deviations and if found to be altered, student will be immediately removed from the graduation ceremony. • Wear appropriate and suitable attire during graduation ceremonies (please see MVUSD dress code). • Report to all senior practices & give full attention &cooperation. • Do not call personal attention to yourself, not to behave in any manner that may disrupt the graduation ceremony, or cause embarrassment to the school, class, yourself, your family or guests. • Do not bring any items to the ceremony otherwise will be confiscated and will not be returned (cell phones, cameras, etc.). • Pay all outstanding fees before being able to participate in Prom, Grad Night, Senior Week, and Commencement. • Do not consume any form of an alcoholic beverage, legal substance not prescribed to me or illegal substance prior to, or during graduation or at any other senior class function (Prom, Senior Week, Grad Night, or any school activity). --The school must be notified of all prescription medication. • Any Top Scholar whose GPA is not a 4.0 or above for 3rd quarter progress reports may not participate in graduation Top Scholar activities.

  17. Senior Week Activities Mrs. Lizette Nava, AP May 31st (Wed):Grad Night-Disneyland 3:00 PM-3:00 AM June 1st (Thurs): Senior Awards 6:00-9:00 PM Gym June 2nd(Fri): Grad Ceremony info 8:00-10:00 AM (Gym) Knott’s Berry Farm 1:00-9:00 PM June 3rd (Sat): Medieval Times 4:30-10:30 PM June 5th (Mon): Grad Practice 8:00-10:00 AM (Gym/Field) Six Flags 10:00 AM-11:30 PM June 6th (Tues): Grad Practice 8:00-10:00 AM (Gym/Field) Senior Reflections 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Senior Pool Party 3:00-7:00 PM June 7th (Wed): Senior Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM

  18. Shannon Kush, ASB DirectorSenior Activities

  19. Moreno Valley College • Akia Marshall, Outreach Coordinator

  20. Purchases & Pre-orders in the GYM • Cap & Gown/Grad Memorabilia: Balfour • Senior Activities: Mrs. Kush • Yearbook Orders: Mrs. Caza • Moreno Valley College: Akia Marshall (Outreach Coordinator)

  21. Next Steps:Mrs. Nava • If you have not completed the info on the computers to receive your FSA ID • Please follow one of our counselors to room 153 to complete it • You will then, go to the gym to purchase Cap & Gown, Sr. Activities, and/or Yearbook • If you have completed the info for your FSA ID before the presentation, please walk over to the gym for purchasing of Cap & Gown, Sr. Activities, and/or Yearbook.

  22. Valley View Staff is proud to be working with… the class of 2017!

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