Bella Vista Sophomore Class Presentation

1. Bella Vista Sophomore Class Presentation Class of 2022 Success is not final, Failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.

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 students are ill during the school day, they must go to the Attendance Office to contact parent. • If students are 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” • Parents may only clear 10 absences for illness, after that all absences are considered “unexcused.”

4. Absences need to be cleared within _______ days. How many?

5. If you are taking your student to an appointment, they can just meet you in the parking lot. True or False?

6. Emergency cards • Emergency cards need to be updated through the online parent portal each year, so we have the most current information. • We cannot release students to anyone who is not listed on the emergency card.

7. Homework Requests • Missing 3 or more days, you may request homework by calling the front desk (916) 971-5051 • Missing less than 3 days, your student should contact the teacher by email for assignments or ask a friend • Home/Hospital Instruction is available if student will be out a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks and the doctor fills out paperwork • Short Term Independent study is designed for students who will miss school for 5 or more days. A weeks notice prior notice is needed.

8. How to support student achievement • Encourage the use of a daily planner or phone apps • Encourage your student to talk to their teacher • Check Q regularly • E-mail teachers • Google Classroom • Weekly backpack checks for organization • Start talking about life after high school Visit universities, community colleges, trade schools, recruiting stations

9. Graduation Requirements • Traditional High School • 6 classes • Subject Requirements • 220 Credits • Next Years Schedule????? • New Graduation Requirements for class of 2023 and beyond

10. Is a world language required?

11. Graduation requirements • English 40 credits • Mathematics 20 credits • Social Studies 30 credits • Life Science 10 credits • Physical Science 10 credits • Physical Education 20 credits • Health 5 credits • Economics 5 credits • Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits

12. Repeating classes • Grade improvement: • Students may retake a class in order to receive a higher grade • They do not get credits for re-taking classes if they passed the first time • Both grades will be reflected on transcript, but only the higher grade will be calculated in the gpa • Credit recovery – Summer School/APEX • Retaking a course to meet college eligability • Must retake in order to meet graduation requirements

13. Tutoring Support • Homework help in the library • Most subjects • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:15-8:00 am • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 3:20-4:20 pm • Tutoring by Math teachers • Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3:20-4:20 pm in EYE-1 • World Language Tutoring at Lunch Spanish: M/T/W Room B10 • French: M/T/W Room C10 • Japanese: M/T/F Room B13 • Science Tutoring at Lunch • Tues/Thursday in J3 • Tutoring by CSF Members • All subjects • Sign up in G-1 • PAID: Student Tutors • Contact Mrs. Penbera

14. When is the PSAT & who takes it?

15. PSAT- October 16 • District pays for ALL sophomores & juniors to take the PSAT • 8:15-11:15 am • Baseline Scores to qualify to apply for NMSQ during Junior Year • https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

16. Driving • Driver’s Education is no longer a graduation requirement • There are online programs or Options for Youth during the summer • Check out the California DMV website for details to get a license • Student Parking

17. Student Success • Getting involved • Sports • Clubs • Yearbook • Academic Decathlon • Band/Choir • Drama • Student Government

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

19. post secondary opportunitiesCAREER DAY: September 25, 2019 • Career Technical Colleges • specialized training such as automotive, business, computer science, cosmetology, health care, etc. • College/University • Baccalaureate degrees • Military/Armed Services • Community College • Associates degrees, Career Technical Certificates or Apprenticeships – earn while you learn • Transfer to CSU/UC programs

20. College Requirements • CSU and UC’s have similar requirements for eligibility • Requirements are referred to as A-G Requirements • Private Universities have requirements that are unique to each institution • Community Colleges do not require A-G completion, 18 Years Old • I encourage ALL students to stay on track for A-G completion

21. 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 a lab based science courses • (E) 2 years of Language other than English • (F) 1 year Visual or Performing Art • (G) 1 College Prep elective course

22. College athletics • Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center before Junior year online www.ncaa.org  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

23. What collegeS & employers Are lookIng for • Well-Rounded students with: • Strong academics • Extra-curricular activities • Volunteer work and work experience • Awards or special achievements • Leadership experiences • Technical, Interpersonal, & Organizational Skills • World Languages   • WHAT MAKES YOUR STUDENT DIFFERENT: PASSION

24. College & career center • Located in the library and open at lunch for students to research: • College/Career Information • Naviance • Scholarships • Financial Aid Information • College Visit Schedule –Sign up in the counseling office • http://www.sanjuan.edu/domain/194 • If you would like to volunteer at the CCC  email: bellavistaccc@aol.com

25. naviance • College search • Scholarships • Career Interest inventory • Resume Builder • Road trip nation

26. 4 year plans • I will be creating 4 year plans with each sophomore. This will be based on their future goals. We will begin once a master schedule is decided for next year. • If you would like to be a part of the meeting with your sophomore, please email and/or call our counseling secretary at miste.bridge@sanjuan.edu or (916) 971-5025 to set up an appointment.

27. Parent-school partnership • Check the Bella Vista Website • Read Daily Bulletin • Check Counseling Office section on website • Who to contact when there is an issue: • Academics/Teacher Concerns • Behaviors • Attendance

28. If a student is having an issue in Class, who should they contact first?Protocol: Teacher, Counselor, Meeting with VP

29. Thank you! • Principal – Dr. Darrin Kitchen • Vice Principals – (916) 971-5058 • Mrs. Zeltvay A-G • Mr. Irwin H-O • Mrs. Karagianes P-Z • Sophomore Counselor – Mrs. Penbera(916) 971-5025 Cindy.Penbera@sanjuan.edu • ELL & 504 Counselor – Ms. Besso (916) 971-5025 Shelley.besso@sanjuan.edu