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Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting

Get crucial info on post-secondary options, college applications, scholarships, and more for BVHS Class of 2020 seniors. Plan ahead for a successful future!

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Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting

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  1. Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting CLASS OF 2020

  2. What day is Graduation???

  3. 2020 Bella Vista High School Graduation • Thursday, June 4th, 8:00 AM • Main Quad

  4. Life after BVHSPOST-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 www.calstate.edu/apply • CSU Application filing period is Oct. 1- Nov. 30, 2019 • UC admissions information www.universityofcalifornia.edu • UC Application filing period November 1- 30, 2019 • Information for private colleges in California www.californiacolleges.edu

  9. California Community Colleges : • Apply early February-March 2020 for fall 2020 priority admissions and registration • Associate Degrees and Certificate programs • Transfer program to a CSU/UC - visit www.assist.org

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

  14. College and career center • Local Scholarships • Online • In person • Naviance • 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 2019 for consideration • Several colleges have an Octoberdeadline • Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary • SAT information www.collegeboard.org • ACT information www.act.org

  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 • Bella Vista Career Day—Sept 25th

  20. September 19th Rio Americano SAN Juan unified college fair • 5:30-7:30pm Historically Black college & University fair Thurs. Sept 12th 2:15-4:15pm • * Transportation available- permission slips due to counseling department by 9/13

  21. College Athletics: • Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center online www.ncaa.org 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, 2019 -March 2, 2020 Fafsa.edu/gov 2018 tax returns and W-2 needed to complete

  24. FAFsa Workshop at Bella Vista • October 10, 2019 • 6:00pm • BV atrium • Bring: • 2018 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: www.fastweb.com , www.collegeboard.com/pay, www.finaid.org, www.CalDreamAct.org, or www.studentaid.ed.gov

  26. Community college Promise program

  27. Military • ASVAB – November 14th • Sign up in the counseling center • Interpretation of scores- December 5th • Meet with a recruiter to discuss your options

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

  29. 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 Co- enrollment • El Sereno • Seniors only • Make up 5 credits at a time • Core courses

  30. What is Senioritis?

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

  32. 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

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

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

  35. How many graduation tickets do graduates receive?

  36. 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

  37. Yearbook Information • Senior Portrait Deadline: Dec. 13th (Friday, the 13th) • Yearbook Cost: $70; $75 after Sept. 2019 (approximate) • Last day to purchase yearbooks for $75 : March 2nd • Senior Ad Deadline:: December 13th • Senior Ad Information: see below • Full Page $275 • Half Page $175 • 1/4 page $125 • 1/8 page $75 • Make checks payable to BVHS. • Drop off at front desk or send via email. • Email: erin.wright@sanjuan.edu

  38. When is

  39. Important Senior Events • Senior meeting #1 October 9th at 10:30am in the Large Gym • Senior Ball, May 16th (8-11) • Awards Night, Thursday, May 21st Recognized students will receive an invite • Senior Picnic, May 28th (Periods 5-6) • Senior Goodbye Rally, May 29th • Senior checkout, Wednesday, June 3rd • Graduation, Thursday, June 4th (8-10am 7:30 report time for seniors)

  40. 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 9th • Graduation Announcements: Will be distributed at school, date TBD. • Talk to Ms. Casey if you have any financial concerns

  41. Grad night date TBD: announced in September • Informational meeting September 9, 2019 at 6:30pm in BV’s Atrium ---Fundraiser at Chipotle Sept 10th 4-8 pm/Hazel Ave. • Registration is NOW OPEN!!! www.bellavistagradnite.com • Early bird registration though September 30th- $275 • Price increases to $300 October 1st • Fundraising opportunities available • Join Remind Text 81010 @BVGradN

  42. Thank you! Go Broncos! • This presentation is viewable on the Bella Vista website www.sanjuan.edu/bellavista • Principal – Dr. Kitchen • Vice Principals • Mrs. Zeltvay, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Karagianes ext. 5058 • Senior Counselor – Ms. Casey x. 5025 • Lori.casey@sanjuan.edu

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