Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting Class of 2018

1. Bella Vista Senior Parent Information Meeting Class of 2018

2. 2018 Bella Vista High School Graduation Thursday, May 31st, 8:00 AM Main Quad

3. Year 13 of 13!  Currently 451 Seniors  Goal: 451 “Graduating” Seniors  How: Commit to finishing  How: Make wise choices  Remember: No exceptions

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.calstate.edu/apply  CSU Application filing period is Oct. 1- Nov. 30, 2017  UC admissions information www.universityofcalifornia.edu  UC Application filing period November 1- 30, 2017  Information for private colleges in California www.californiacolleges.edu

7. California Community Colleges :  Apply early February-March 2018 for fall 2018 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  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, scholarships  Students can create a post-secondary-Game Plan  To access go to: Bella Vista’s 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 2017 for consideration  Several colleges have an October deadline  Check each college website for their deadline since they can vary  SAT information www.collegeboard.org  ACT information www.act.org

12. Private/Independent and Out Of State College Applications  Most Private/Independent Colleges use an online application service such as: Common Application or Send.edu  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

13. 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.

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.

16. 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

17. College Financial Aid – Fund Your Future- www.icanaffordcollege.com  A FAFSA workshop will be held at BV In October, Date:TBD  KNOW THE FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES FOR YOUR COLLEGES  Community Colleges offer Board of Governors (BOG)fee waivers  Scholarship information available in BV’s college & career center  Other web-sites: www.fastweb.com 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 or grade improvement – 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.

23. Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes  Pranks – Are NOT 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=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

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

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 dress clothes, as well as 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 9th  Yearbook Cost: $70; $75 after 9/22/17  Last day to purchase yearbooks for $75 : May 15th  Senior Ad Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 17th  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 4th(8-11)  Senior Picnic, May 24th (Periods 5-6)  Awards Night, Thursday, May 24th Recognized students will receive invite  Senior Goodbye Rally, May 25th  Senior Breakfast, Wednesday, May 30th  Graduation, Thursday, May 31st(8-10am) –

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.  Talk to Mrs. Penbera is you have financial concerns

32. DISNEYLAND GRAD NITE TRIP 2018 • May 31stto June 6thgraduation trip • Cost $215 until August 31st. $240 9/1-12/31 • Parent/Senior information night - October 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - $1 donation collected at door. • Mandatory Parent/Senior rules info night • March 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Gradnite fundraisers and volunteering opportunities – 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. the 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, which 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. Zeltvay, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Karagianes ext. 5058  Senior Counselor – Mrs. Penbera ext. 5025 – cindy.penbera@sanjuan.edu