class of 2017 bella vista junior parent information meeting

Class of 2017

Bella Vista Junior Parent Information Meeting

Stay In Touch with BV

BV Newsflash –Weekly e-mail Student Bulletin Marquee Q/Parent Portal Student Handbook Website:

www.sanjuan.edu/schools/bellavista

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”

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.

Graduation requirements

EnglishEnglish 40 credits40 credits MathematicsMathematics 20 credits20 credits Social StudiesSocial Studies 30 credits30 credits Life ScienceLife Science 10 credits10 credits Physical SciencePhysical Science 10 credits10 credits Physical EducationPhysical Education 20 credits20 credits HealthHealth 2.5 credits2.5 credits EconomicsEconomics 5 credits5 credits Visual/Performing ArtsVisual/Performing Arts 10 credits10 credits

Life after BVHS

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

What are your plans?

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

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

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

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

College and Career Center

Career Center located in the library open at lunch for students to research: College/Career InformationNaviance

ScholarshipsFinancial Aid InformationCollege Visit Schedule

http://www.sanjuan.edu/domain/194

If you would like to volunteer at the CCC email: [email protected] or call (916)971-5083

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

UC Requirements for Eligibility

COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015

Examination Requirement

• ACT with Writing or SAT with Writing by December of Senior year

• Redesigned SAT: First exam date is March 2016

• UC will accept scores from SAT Reasoning for Fall 2017 applicants and beyond

• Some campuses may recommend SAT Subject Tests for specific majors:


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)

Tests, Tests, Tests

University Plan Community College

EAP: Spring 2016 in class with Smarter Balance (Need for CSU)

PSAT: October 14, 2015 National Merit Qualifier

SAT/ACT with Writing Spring 2016, try to improve and test again

BEFORE November 2016


Comprehensive Review Factors

Academic:Grade-point averageTest scoresPerformance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirementsUC-approved honors courses and advanced coursesEligibility in the Local Context (CA residents only)Quality of senior-year program of study

Non-Academic:Achievements in special projectsImprovement in academic performanceSpecial talents, achievements and awardsParticipation in educational preparation programsAcademic accomplishment in light of life experiences Geographic location

*Note: No single factor determines admission


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


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


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

Average UC Cost of Attendance (2015-16)


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).

College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)

Students must release their scores to the colleges they are applying to…

Exams must be completed by December 2016 for consideration

Several colleges have an October deadline Check each college website for their

deadline since they can vary SAT information www.collegeboard.com ACT information www.act.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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– Mrs. Penbera ext. 5025– [email protected]

class of 2017 bella vista junior parent information meeting

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