Bella Vista Freshmen Parent Information Meeting Class of 2022

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 your student is ill during the school day, they must go to the Attendance Office to contact parent If your student is late, they must check in at the attendance office Absences need to be cleared within 5 days or with a medical note Students may never leave campus during the school day without a yellow “Early Dismissal” slip

Homework Requests Missing 3 or more days, please request homework by calling the front desk (916) 971-5051 Missing less than 3 days, please contact the teacher by email for assignments. Check teacher website and ask classmates as well. Home/Hospital is available if student will be out a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks after form is received. Counselor has forms Short Term Independent study is designed for students who will miss school for 5 or more days. A weeks notice prior is needed.

How to monitor Student Progress Encourage use of the Daily Planner Check Q/Parent Portal E-mail teachers Many teachers have assignments on Google Classroom

Graduation Requirements Traditional High School 6 classes Subject Requirements (slide to follow) 220 Credits CTE, World Language, Arts count as VAPA for High School Graduation Only.

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

Four Year Graduation Plan 9th English Health/ Seminar/ Geography/ Computers Math PE * 10th World History Biology 11th US History Science Visual Art 12th American Gov./Economics Social Science Elective

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Life after BVHS POST-SECONDARY PLANNING What are your plans?

POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Career Technical Colleges—specialized training such as automotive, business, computer science, cosmetology, health care, etc. Community College---Associates degrees, Career Technical Certificates or Apprenticeship – earn while you learn Community College transfer to CSU/UC programs College/University-- Baccalaureate degrees Military/Armed Services---talk to a recruiter

College Requirements Four Year State Colleges and Universities have required classes for admission (CSU and UC’s) Private Universities also have specific requirements Community Colleges do not require A-G completion Encourage students to stay on track for A-G completion, keep their options open.

CSU/UC 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 Integrated Math 3) (D) 2 years of science —2 of which must be lab based science courses (E) 2 years of same 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 by Junior year online www.ncaa.org 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 Technical, Interpersonal, & Organizational Skills World Languages BALANCE

College and Career Center Career Center is located in the library and 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

Career Planning and College Major: Every year students will complete college and career activities in their English Classes Counselors do presentations twice a year in class

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

Getting Freshmen Connected to Bella Vista It is shown that students who get involved in their school in one way or another have a more positive high school experience. Recommendations: Participate in a club Play sports Join Student Government Band Choir Yearbook Volunteer to help organize school activities and/or be a participant.

Getting Freshmen Connected To Bella Vista

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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. the teacher 3. his/her counselor If it’s Behavior/Attendance: 1. your student 2. his/her vice principal If it’s Graduation Events: 1. website 2.BV Front desk

Thank you. Go Broncos! This presentation is viewable on the Bella Vista website www.sanjuan.edu/bellavista Principal – Dr. Kitchen Vice Principals – Mrs. Zeltvay, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Karagianes 971-5058 504 and ELL Counselor– Shelley Besso Freshmen Counselor – Cindy Penbera Cindy.Penbera@sanjuan.edu