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Class of 2016

Bella Vista. Senior Parent Information Meeting. Class of 2016. 2016 Bella Vista High School Graduation.  Friday, May 27, 8:00 AM.  Main Quad. Year 13 of 13!.  Currently 465 Seniors  Goal: 465 “Graduating” Seniors  How: Commit to finishing  How: Make wise choices

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Class of 2016

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  1. Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting Class of 2016

  2. 2016 Bella Vista High School Graduation Friday, May 27, 8:00 AM Main Quad

  3. Year 13 of 13!  Currently 465 Seniors  Goal: 465 “Graduating” Seniors  How: Commit to finishing  How: Make wise choices  Remember: No Pardons / No Reprieves

  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 www.csumentor.edu  CSU Application filing period is Oct. 1- Nov. 30, 2015  UC admissions information www.universityofcalifornia.edu  UC Application filing period November 1- 30,2015  Information for private colleges in California www.californiacolleges.edu

  7. California Community Colleges :  Apply early February-March 2016 for fall 2016 priority admissions and registration  Students must take English, Math course placement exams  Transfer program to a CSU/UC - visit www.assist.org  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  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 and colleges  Students can create your a post-secondary- Game Plan  To access go to: Bella Vista 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 2015 for consideration  Several colleges have an October deadline  Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary  SAT information www.collegeboard.com  ACT information www.act.org

  12. 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

  13. Letter of Recommendation Requests:  CSU and UC do not require a letters of recommendation  Ask for permission – 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. Career Day – October 6th

  16. College Athletics:  Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center 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

  17. College Financial Aid – Fund Your Future- www.icanaffordcollege.com  A workshop will be held at BV in January  KNOW THE FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES FOR YOUR COLLEGES  Community Colleges offer Board of Governors (BOG) tuition waiver program  Scholarship information available in BV’s college & career center  Other web-sites: www.fast.web, www.collegeboard.com/pay, www.finaid.org, www.CalDreamAct.org, or www.studentaid.ed.gov

  18. Credit Recovery  APEX courses zero and 6thperiod – Many courses available – 1 semester course – At students pace – For making up failed courses – 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 2ndsemester doesn’t count Missing Classes Failing to use resources that are available 10. Giving into “senioritis” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

  22. Preventable & Regrettable  If any senior receives Social Probation they run the risk of not being able to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.  No pardons / No reprieves

  23. Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes  Pranks – NONE are 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 = 1 Cut per period – 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 – The biggies….

  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 a skirt/blouse, dress pants, or dress and 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 4th  Yearbook Cost: $70; $75 after 9/28  Last day to purchase yearbooks: May 13th  Senior Ad Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 18th  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 email. – Email: cwheeler@sanjuan.edu

  30. Important Senior Events  Senior Ball, May 6  Senior Picnic, May 12 (Periods 4-6)  Awards Night, Thursday, May 19 Recognized students will receive invite  Senior Goodbye Rally, May 20  Senior Breakfast, Thursday, May 26  Graduation, Friday, May 27 –

  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.

  32. DISNEY LAND GRAD NITE TRIP 2016 • May 27ththrough May 29thgraduation trip • Cost $195 until August 26th. • $220 til December 31st • Parent/Senior information night - October 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - $1 donation collected at door. • Mandatory Parent/Senior rules info night March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Gradnite fundraisers – 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 2. his/her 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 and 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 www.sanjuan.edu/bellavista  Principal – Mrs. Haskins  Vice Principals – Mrs. Petersen, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Karagianes ext. 5058  Senior Counselor – Mrs. Casey ext. 5025 – Lori.casey@sanjuan.edu

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