1. Bella Vista Junior Parent Information Meeting
Class of 2020

2. Stay In Touch with BV BV Newsflash –Weekly e-mail Student Bulletin
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Q/Parent Portal
Student Handbook
Website:

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)
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.
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. Graduation Requirements
English credits
Mathematics credits
Social Studies credits
Life Science credits
Physical Science credits
Physical Education 20 credits
Health credits
Economics credits
Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits
220 Credits

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

7. 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
A Rigorous Senior Year is Important

8. 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 —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

9. College Athletics:
Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center Junior year online and send a transcript 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

10. 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, Passion
Technical, Interpersonal, & Organizational Skills
World Languages

11. 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 (916)

12. 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

13. SJUSD College events 9/13 College Night at Rio Americano 6-8pm
9/30 College Sunday at Mira Loma

14. UC Eligibility Requirements
4 years math recommended
3 years science reccomended
3 years LOTE recommended

15. Examination Requirement
ACT with Writing or SAT with Writing by December of Senior year; some schools will only accept tests taken until October 2018
Some campuses may recommend SAT Subject Tests for specific majors

16. Grade Point Average Requirement
Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades, including summer courses
Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA Residents)
Minimum 3.40 weighted GPA (for non-CA Residents)
Recommend: looking at GPA average admittance rate for schools

17. Tests, Tests, Tests
EAP: Spring 2018 in class with Smarter Balance (Need for CSU and some community colleges for placement)
Math and English Placement exams- UC and community colleges
PSAT: October 10, 2018 National Merit Qualifier
SAT/ACT with Writing Spring 2019, try to improve and test again
BEFORE October 2019

18. Comprehensive Review Factors
Academic:
Grade-point average
Test scores
Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirements
UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses
Eligibility in the Local Context (CA residents only)
Quality of senior-year program of study
Non-Academic:
Achievements in special projects
Improvement in academic performance
Special talents, achievements and awards
Participation in educational preparation programs
Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences
Geographic location
*Note: No single factor determines admission

19. Personal Insight Questions
Freshman applicants must respond to four short-answer prompts chosen from eight options. There is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain prompts over others, and each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words. Word Count: 1,000 words total
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

20. Personal Insight Questions
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California? What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

21. Additional Comments Section
Use Additional Comments box for clarification and expansion of important details
Describe anything else that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in your application
Limit of 550 words
The Additional Comments section is not required

22. Average UC Cost of Attendance (2017-18)
Living on campus
Living off
Campus
Tuition and fees*
$13,900
Books and supplies
$1,200
Health insurance allowance/fee
$2,300
Room and board
$15,400
$11,800
Personal/transportation
$1,900
$2,400
TOTAL
$34,700
$31,600
The net cost actually is much less for about two-thirds of UC’s undergraduate students because they receive gift aid. FAFSA: 10/1/19-3/2/20 (must use 2018 tax information)

23. California’s Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program provides scholarships to undergraduate California students who apply for aid by March 2 and have family incomes and household assets up to $150,000. Eligible students will be notified of the actual scholarship amount by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

24. College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)
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 2019 deadline
Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary
SAT information
ACT information

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

26. Naviance Family Connection
It is a web-based resource that will help students explore
careers
Colleges
scholarships
To access go to: Bella Vista Web-page and click on Naviance Family Connection

27. Community College Classes
16 years and older
GPA 2.7+
Cost varies
Only courses not offered at BV
Mrs. Hodge or Mrs. Penbera’s signature is required
GRADES ARE ON PERMANENT COLLEGE RECORD
Must still attend 6 classes at BV

28. Credit Recovery APEX courses zero and 6th period
Many courses available
1 semester course
At students pace
For making up failed courses
See counselor to sign up

29. 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 teacher 3. vice principal

30. Thank you. Go Broncos!
This presentation is viewable on the Bella Vista website
Principal – Dr. Kitchen
Vice Principals – Mrs. Zeltvay (A-G), Mr. Irwin (H-O), Mrs. Karagianes (P-Z) ext. 5058
Special population counselor – Ms. Besso
Junior Class Counselor– Ms. Casey ext. 5025