Welcome “It’s not what you do for your children but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them great human beings.” Ann Landers

Class of 2018 Bella Vista Sophomore Parent Information Meeting Ms Karagianes, VP Ms Johnson, Counselor

Stay In Touch with BV BV Newsflash –Weekly Student Bulletin Marquee Q/Parent Portal Student Handbook Website:

Attendance Information If student is ill during the school day they must go to the Attendance Office to contact parent/guardian. 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) Missing less than 3 days should contact the teacher by or phone for assignments Home/Hospital is available if student will be out a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks. H/H (916) Short Term Independent study is designed for students who will miss school for 5 days or more. A 5 day prior notice is needed.

How to monitor Student Progress Encourage the use of the Daily Planner Check Q/Parent Portal or phone teachers

Graduation Requirements Traditional High School 6 classes Subject Requirements 220 Credits Exit Exam-English/ Math Fitness Gram

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

Transcript Review Graduation Requirements: Short: More course work needed Required Coursework Total Credits Completed

Tutoring Support Zero period Tuesday – Friday After school – Mon – Wed mrmathblog.com Khan Academy

Sophomore Only Tests PSAT – Oct 14 new this year CAHSEE – Feb

Driver’s License No longer a graduation requirement Online instruction Agency classes CA DMV website Madison Ave parking

Student Success Get Involved team sports clubs yearbook ACA deca Band/choir Drama Student Government

Credit Deficiency Summer School Credit Recovery Co-enrollment – senior yr

Website—for all documents and this PPT Read Daily Bulletin on website Check Counseling Office section on website Questions

Parent-School Partnership What to do if you have a concern or issue? Academics/Classroom Behaviors Attendance

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

College Requirements Four year State Colleges and Private and Public Universities have required classes for admission Community Colleges do not require A-G completion/admission exams Encourage your student to stay on track for A-G completion

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 to be recruited for Division 1 and some Division 2 collegeswww.ncaa.org 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

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 If you would like to volunteer at the CCC or call

Career Planning and College Major: All 4 years students will complete college and career activities in their English Classes Career Day – Oct 6

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

Sports…

Thank you. Go Broncos! This presentation is viewable on the Bella Vista website Principal – Mrs. Haskins Vice Principals – Mrs. Petersen A-G, Mr. Irwin H-O, Mrs. Karagianes P-Z ext Sophomore Counselor – Ms. Johnson ext –