1. Class of 2019 Bella Vista Freshmen Parent Information Meeting

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

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

7. Graduation requirements English40 credits English40 credits Mathematics20 credits Mathematics20 credits Social Studies30 credits Social Studies30 credits Life Science10 credits Life Science10 credits Physical Science10 credits Physical Science10 credits Physical Education20 credits Physical Education20 credits Health 2.5 credits Health 2.5 credits Economics 5 credits Economics 5 credits Visual/Performing Arts10 credits Visual/Performing Arts10 credits

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

9. Transcript Review

10. Personal Information

11. Transcript Review GPA & Class Rank

12. Transcript Review Completed Courses & Grades

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. College Athletics: Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center Junior year online www.ncaa.org 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

18. 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

19. 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)971-5083bellavistaccc@aol.com

20. Career Planning and College Major: All 4 years students will complete college and career activities in their English Classes Career Day – 9 th and 11 th

21. 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

22. 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.

23. Getting Freshmen Connected To Bella Vista

24. Sports…

38. 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

39. Thank you. Go Broncos! This presentation is viewable on the Bella Vista website www.sanjuan.edu/bellavistawww.sanjuan.edu/bellavista Principal – Mrs. Haskins Vice Principals – Mrs. Petersen, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Karagianes ext. 5058 Freshmen Counselor – Mrs. Hodge ext. 5025 – Lauri.hodge@sanjuan.edu