1. Class of 2017 Bella Vista Junior 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. 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

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 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

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

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 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

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. UC Requirements for Eligibility

14. COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 Examination Requirement ACT with Writing or SAT with Writing by December of Senior year Redesigned SAT: First exam date is March 2016 UC will accept scores from SAT Reasoning for Fall 2017 applicants and beyond Some campuses may recommend SAT Subject Tests for specific majors:

15. COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 Grade Point Average Requirement Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10 th and 11 th grades, including summer courses Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA Residents) Minimum 3.40 weighted GPA (for non-CA Residents)

16. Tests, Tests, Tests University Plan Community College EAP: Spring 2016 in class with Smarter Balance (Need for CSU) PSAT: October 14, 2015 National Merit Qualifier SAT/ACT with Writing Spring 2016, try to improve and test again BEFORE November 2016

17. COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 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

18. COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 Personal Statement Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts: Describe the world you come from—for example, your family, community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Word Count: 1,000 words total

19. COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 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

20. COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 The net cost actually is much less for about two-thirds of UC’s undergraduate students because they receive gift aid. Fafsa: 1/1/17-3/2/17 Average UC Cost of Attendance (2015-16)

21. COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 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).

22. College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) Students must release their scores to the colleges they are applying to… Exams must be completed by December 2016 for consideration Several colleges have an October deadline Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary SAT information www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com ACT information www.act.orgwww.act.org

23. 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

24. Naviance Family Connection Is 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, and scholarships To access go to: Bella Vista Web-page and click on Naviance Family Connection

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

27. Advanced Education Options 16 years and older GPA 2.7+ Current unit cost Download form Choose a course not offered at BV Principal’s signature GRADES ARE ON PERMANENT COLLEGE RECORD

28. Jostens-Ken Caldeira/Bill Smith Photography Rings & Jackets: Purchase online or with an order form Senior Year Caps & Gowns: Order forms will be distributed at the first Senior Meeting. Senior Pictures taken over summer with Bill Smith Photography

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 vice principal

30. 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 Junior Counselor– Mrs. Penbera ext. 5025 – Cindy.penbera@sanjuan.edu