1. Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting
Class of 2019

2. What day is Graduation???

3. 2019 Bella Vista High School Graduation
Thursday, June 6th, 8:00 AM
Main Quad

4. Life after BVHS POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
What are your senior’s plans?

5. 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

6. When Is the CSU application filing period?

7. When Is the UC application filing period?

8. COLLEGE Applications
Make a master list of colleges/schools and deadlines
CSU admissions information
CSU Application filing period is Oct. 1- Nov. 30, 2018
UC admissions information
UC Application filing period November 1- 30, 2018
Information for private colleges in California

9. California Community Colleges :
Apply early February-March 2019 for fall 2019 priority admissions and registration
Students must take English, Math course placement exams
Associate Degrees and Certificate programs
Transfer program to a CSU/UC - visit

10. Community college transfer
CSU- Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) — sometimes called a Degree with a Guarantee — students who meet the CSU’s minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major.
UC TAG agreements- Six University of California (UC) campuses offer guaranteed admission to students from all California community colleges (CCC). Students must meet campus-specific requirements to qualify for a UC TAG. By participating in a TAG program, students can ensure their admission to a specific UC campus.

11. 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 Integrated math 3)
(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

12. Which GPA do colleges use???
CSU/ UC- Sophomore and Junior year GPA in the A-G requirements
If your student fixed a D or F before starting senior year CSU/UC will use the C or better to calculate their GPA
Private and out of state schools- depends on the school
Some use weighted cumulative GPA
Some use unweighted cumulative GPA

13. Log in: Student ID number Password: 8 digit birthday
College search
Scholarships
Career interest inventory
Resume Builder
Road trip nation
Log in: Student ID number
Password: 8 digit birthday

14. Naviance College and career center Local Scholarships Online In person
Nation wide scholarships

15. When should the SAT/ ACT be completed for college consideration?

16. College Entrance Exams
CSU/UC , out of state and private schools…
Students must release their scores to the colleges they are applying to…
Exams must be completed by December 2018 for consideration
Several colleges have an October deadline
Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary
SAT information
ACT information

17. Private/Independent and Out Of State College Applications
Most Private/Independent Colleges use an online application service such as:
Common Application, Send.edu or Coalition for college
Many require a personal essay/statement
You must check deadlines and requirements online
Letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, coaches, and school counselors are usually required

18. Letter of Recommendation Requests:
CSU and UC do not require a letter of recommendation
Ask for recommendation – from their teachers, coaches, employer, mentor and school counselor
Give them time - Three to four weeks is an appropriate amount of time
Seniors are required to- create a resume and complete the yellow senior questionnaire.

19. 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

20. SAN Juan unified college fair
September 13th
Rio Americano
SAN Juan unified college fair
4:00-7:00pm
Historically Black college & University fair
2:15-4:15pm
* Transportation available- permission slips due to counseling department by 9/11

21. College Athletics:
Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center online to be recruited for Division 1 and Division 2 colleges
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) many division 2 and 3 colleges are members of NAIA

22. When does the FAFSA application Open??

23. FAFSA
Filing window: October 1, March 2, 2019 Fafsa.edu/gov 2017 tax returns and W-2 needed to complete

24. FAFsa Workshop at Bella Vista
October 9, 2018
6:00pm
BV atrium
Bring:
2017 tax returns and W-2/W-4/ 1099
Create a FAFSA account before the event
You will NEED your students log in to their San Juan portal

25. College Financial Aid – Fund Your Future- www.icanaffordcollege.com
KNOW THE FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES FOR YOUR COLLEGES
Community Colleges offer Board of Governors (BOG)fee waivers
Other web-sites: , or

26. Community college Promise program

27. Military ASVAB – November 8th Sign up in the counseling center
Interpretation of scores- December 13th
Meet with a recruiter to discuss your options

28. What can you do if your student is credit deficient?

29. Credit Recovery Co- enrollment APEX courses zero and 6th period
Many courses available
1 semester course
At students pace
For making up failed courses or grade improvement
See counselor to sign up
Co- enrollment
El Sereno
Seniors only
Make up 5 credits at a time
Core courses

30. What is Senioritis?

32. How many missed periods (B, C, y) can your senior have before they are not allowed to walk at graduation?

34. Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
Attendance
36 periods of cuts = No Graduation Ceremony
36 for 6 classes, 30 for 5 classes
Closed Campus violation=Sat. School/Cut
No prior Early Dismissal = Cut
Cannot call in a student’s absence after they have left
Only those on emergency cards can excuse student
1 ROP Class = 3 periods of cuts

35. Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
Behavior—Social Probation
Fights
Drugs / Alcohol
Weapons
Vandalism
Serious Theft
Major infractions

36. Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
Debts
No outstanding textbooks or novels
No fines

37. How many graduation tickets do graduates each receive?

38. Each graduate gets 8 tickets
Graduation Ceremony
Must be in Graduation Dress Code
No adornments of caps and gowns
Poor behavior that draws attention from the ceremony will result in removal
Get here early-parking is limited
Tickets distributed
Each graduate gets 8 tickets

39. Yearbook Information Senior Portrait Deadline: Friday, Dec 21st
Yearbook Cost: $70; $75 after 9/24/18
Last day to purchase yearbooks for $75 : May 10th
Senior Ad Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 14th
Senior Ad Information: see below
Full Page $265
Half age $175
1/3 Page $125
1/6 page $85
1/12 page $45
Make checks payable to BVHS.
Drop off at front desk or send via .

40. When is

41. Important Senior Events
Senior meeting #1 October 10 at 10:30am in the Large Gym
Senior Ball, May 18th (8-11)
Awards Night, Thursday, May 23rd
Recognized students will receive an invite
Senior Picnic, May 30th (Periods 5-6)
Senior Goodbye Rally, May 31st
Senior Breakfast, Wednesday, June 5th
Senior checkout, Wednesday, June 5th
Graduation, Thursday, June 6th (8-10am 7:30 report time for seniors)

42. Jostens-Ken Caldeira
Rings & Jackets: Purchase online or with an order form
Caps & Gowns: Order forms will be distributed at the first senior meeting October 10th
Graduation Announcements: Will be distributed at school, date TBD.
Talk to Mrs. Hodge if you have any financial concerns

43. Grad night date TBD: announced in September
Informational meeting September 11, 2018 at 6:30pm in BV’s Atrium
Registration is NOW OPEN!!!
Early bird registration though September 30th- $275
Price increases to $300 October 1st
Fundraising opportunities available
Join Remind Text

44. Thank you! Go Broncos! Principal – Dr. Kitchen Vice Principals
This presentation is viewable on the Bella Vista website
Principal – Dr. Kitchen
Vice Principals
Mrs. Zeltvay, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Karagianes ext. 5058
Senior Counselor – Mrs. Hodge ext. 5025