1. Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting
Class of 2018

2. 2018 Bella Vista High School Graduation
Thursday, May 31st, 8:00 AM
Main Quad

3. Year 13 of 13! Currently 451 Seniors Goal: 451 “Graduating” Seniors
How: Commit to finishing
How: Make wise choices
Remember: No exceptions

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---talk to a recruiter

6. COLLEGE Applications
Make a master list of colleges/schools and deadlines
CSU admissions information
CSU Application filing period is Oct. 1- Nov. 30, 2017
UC admissions information
UC Application filing period November 1- 30, 2017
Information for private colleges in California

7. California Community Colleges :
Apply early February-March 2018 for fall 2018 priority admissions and registration
Students must take English, Math course placement exams
Transfer program to a CSU/UC - visit
Associate Degrees and Certificate programs
Puente Program – supporting students in transition from community college to 4-year colleges

8. 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

9. 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

10. Naviance Family Connection
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, scholarships
Students can create a post-secondary-Game Plan
To access go to: Bella Vista’s Web-page and click on Naviance Family Connection

11. College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)
Students must release their scores to the colleges they are applying to…
Exams must be completed by December 2017 for consideration
Several colleges have an October deadline
Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary
SAT information
ACT information

12. Private/Independent and Out Of State College Applications
Most Private/Independent Colleges use an online application service such as: Common Application or Send.edu
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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. Career Planning and College Major:
Seniors need to continue to explore Career interests and aptitudes in Naviance
Encourage your senior to retake their Career Interest Survey and Personality Assessment
Research Careers and College Majors – based on what they know about their self
Visit the Bella Vista College & Career Center located in the library. Open daily at lunch.

16. 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

17. College Financial Aid – Fund Your Future- www.icanaffordcollege.com
A FAFSA workshop will be held at BV In October, Date:TBD
KNOW THE FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES FOR YOUR COLLEGES
Community Colleges offer Board of Governors (BOG)fee waivers
Scholarship information available in BV’s college & career center
Other web-sites: , or

18. Credit Recovery 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

19. The Senior Year Success Plan
Having a post-secondary plan/direction
Apply and plan for college
Senior year grades count!
Stay focused and maintain a challenging course load
Stay active and involved
Avoid senioritis

20. What is Senioritis?

21. What are common mistakes that lead to senioritis?
Getting overwhelmed
Not keeping priorities straight
Forget or avoid studying
Underestimating the time needed to get work done
Daydreaming about future plans/lack of motivation
Blowing off “less important” work
Thinking the 2nd semester doesn’t count
Missing Classes
Failing to use resources that are available
Giving into “senioritis”

22. Preventable & Regrettable
If any senior receives Social Probation they run the risk of not being able to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.

23. Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
Pranks
Are NOT okay
They always get out of hand

24. 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

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

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

27. Bella Vista Graduation Traditions
Bella Vista’s graduation ceremony is held in the Bella Vista Main Quad in the morning.
Students behave respectfully and with decorum.
Dress code: The school dress code is in effect; Boys are expected to wear dress shoes, dress pants and a button-up shirt; Girls are expected to wear dress clothes, as well as dress shoes.

28. Ceremony Reminders 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 student gets 8 tickets total

29. Yearbook Information Senior Portrait Deadline: Friday, Dec 9th
Yearbook Cost: $70; $75 after 9/22/17
Last day to purchase yearbooks for $75 : May 15th
Senior Ad Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 17th
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 .

30. Important Senior Events
Senior Ball, May 4th (8-11)
Senior Picnic, May 24th (Periods 5-6)
Awards Night, Thursday, May 24th
Recognized students will receive invite
Senior Goodbye Rally, May 25th
Senior Breakfast, Wednesday, May 30th
Graduation, Thursday, May 31st (8-10am)

31. Jostens-Ken Caldeira
Rings & Jackets: Purchase online or with an order form
Caps & Gowns: Order forms are available tonight and will be distributed at the first Senior Meeting.
Graduation Announcements: Will be distributed at school, date TBD.
Talk to Mrs. Penbera is you have financial concerns

32. DISNEYLAND GRAD NITE TRIP 2018
May 31st to June 6th graduation trip
Cost $215 until August 31st. $240 9/1-12/31
Parent/Senior information night - October 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - $1 donation collected at door.
Mandatory Parent/Senior rules info night
March 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Gradnite fundraisers and volunteering opportunities – see website at BellaVistagradnite.com

33. 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 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

34. Final Word
We need your help to avoid student choices that are preventable and regrettable, which result in not participating in the ceremony.
Continue to encourage your student to work diligently and behave properly.

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