Bella Vista
Senior Parent Information Meeting
Class of 2016
2016 Bella Vista High School
Graduation
 Friday,
 Main
May 27, 8:00 AM
Quad
Year 13 of 13!
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Currently 465 Seniors
Goal: 465 “Graduating” Seniors
How: Commit to finishing
How: Make wise choices
Remember: No Pardons / No Reprieves
Life after BVHS
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
What are your
senior’s plans?
POST SECONDARY
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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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
COLLEGE Applications
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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
California Community Colleges :
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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
What Colleges and Employers Are
Looking For :
Well-Rounded Student with:
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Strong academics
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Extra-curricular activities
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Volunteer work and Work experience
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Awards or special achievements
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Leadership Experiences
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Technical, Interpersonal, & Organizational
Skills
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World Languages
COLLEGE Admissions A-G Minimum
Subject requirements are:
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(A)
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2 year of History/Social Science
4 years of English
3 years of Mathematics (through Algebra 2 )
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
Naviance Family Connection
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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-secondaryGame Plan
To access go to: Bella Vista Web-page and
click on Naviance Family Connection
College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)
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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
Private/Independent and Out State
College Applications
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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
Letter of Recommendation
Requests:
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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.
College Representatives at BV
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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
Career Planning and College Major:
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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
College Athletics:
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Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
online www.ncaa.org to be recruited for
Division 1 and some Division 2 colleges
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NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics) many division 2 and 3 colleges are
members of NAIA
College Financial Aid – Fund Your
Future- www.icanaffordcollege.com
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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
Credit Recovery
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APEX courses zero and 6th period
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Many courses available
1 semester course
At students pace
For making up failed courses
See counselor to sign up
The Senior Year Success Plan
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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
What is Senioritis?
What are common mistakes that
lead to senioritis?
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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 2nd semester doesn’t count
Missing Classes
Failing to use resources that are available
Giving into “senioritis”
Preventable & Regrettable
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If any senior receives Social Probation they
run the risk of not being able to participate in
the Graduation Ceremony.
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No pardons / No reprieves
Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
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Pranks
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NONE are okay
They always get out of hand
Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
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Attendance
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36 periods of cuts = No Graduation Ceremony
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Closed Campus violation = 1 Cut per period
No prior Early Dismissal = Cut
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36 for 6 classes, 30 for 5 classes
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
Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
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Behavior—Social Probation
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Fights
Drugs / Alcohol
Weapons
Vandalism
Serious Theft
The biggies….
Avoid Preventable & Regrettable Mistakes
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Debts
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No outstanding textbooks or novels
No fines
Bella Vista Graduation Traditions
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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.
Ceremony Reminders
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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
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Each student gets 8 tickets total
Yearbook Information
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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
Important Senior Events
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Senior Ball, May 6
Senior Picnic, May 12 (Periods 4-6)
Awards Night, Thursday, May 19
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Recognized students will receive invite
Senior Goodbye Rally, May 20
Senior Breakfast, Thursday, May 26
Graduation, Friday, May 27
Jostens-Ken Caldeira
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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.
DISNEY LAND
GRAD NITE TRIP 2016
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May 27th through May 29th graduation trip
Cost $195 until August 26th.
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$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
Questions? Worries? Sounds Crazy?
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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
Final Word
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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.
Thank you. Go Broncos!
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This presentation is viewable on the Bella
Vista website www.sanjuan.edu/bellavista
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Principal – Mrs. Haskins
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Vice Principals – Mrs. Petersen, Mr. Irwin, Mrs.
Karagianes ext. 5058
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Senior Counselor – Mrs. Casey ext. 5025
– Lori.casey@sanjuan.edu