Bella Vista
Junior Parent Information Meeting
Class of 2017
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Website:
www.sanjuan.edu/schools/bellavista
Attendance Information
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If student is ill during the school day they must go to the
Attendance Office to contact parent.
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If a student is late they must check in at the attendance office
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Absences need to be cleared within 5 days
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Students may never leave campus during the school day
without a yellow “Early Dismissal”
Homework Requests
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Missing 3 or more days may request homework by calling the
front desk (916) 971-5051
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Missing less than 3 days should contact the teacher by email or
phone for assignments
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Home/Hospital is available if student will be out a minimum of 4
consecutive weeks.
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Short Term Independent study is designed for students who will
miss school for 5 days or more. A 5 day prior notice is needed.
Graduation requirements
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Life Science
Physical Science
Physical Education
Health
Economics
Visual/Performing Arts
40 credits
20 credits
30 credits
10 credits
10 credits
20 credits
2.5 credits
5 credits
10 credits
Life after BVHS
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
What are your plans?
College Requirements
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Four year State Colleges and Universities
have required classes for admission
Private Universities also have requirements
Community Colleges do not require A-G
completion
Encourage your student to stay on track for
A-G completion
A Rigorous Senior Year is Important
COLLEGE Admissions A-G Minimum
Subject requirements are:
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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
College Athletics:
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Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
Junior year online www.ncaa.org and send a
transcript 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
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, Passion
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Technical, Interpersonal, & Organizational
Skills
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World Languages
College and Career Center
Career Center located in the library open at lunch for
students to research:
College/Career Information
Naviance
Scholarships
Financial Aid Information
College Visit Schedule
http://www.sanjuan.edu/domain/194
If you would like to volunteer at the CCC
email: bellavistaccc@aol.com or call (916)971-5083
College Representatives at BV
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Many college reps visit BV through out
the Fall. These are announced in the
school bulletin
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must sign-up in the
counseling office to attend
these visitations
UC Requirements for Eligibility
Examination Requirement
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ACT with Writing or SAT with Writing by December of
Senior year
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Redesigned SAT: First exam date is March 2016
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UC will accept scores from SAT Reasoning for Fall 2017
applicants and beyond
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Some campuses may recommend SAT Subject Tests for
specific majors:
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015
Grade Point Average Requirement
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Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th
grades, including summer courses
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Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA Residents)
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Minimum 3.40 weighted GPA (for non-CA Residents)
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015
Tests, Tests, Tests
University Plan
Community College
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PSAT: October 14, 2015
National Merit Qualifier
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SAT/ACT with Writing
Spring 2016, try to
improve and test again
BEFORE November 2016
EAP: Spring 2016 in
class with Smarter
Balance (Need for CSU)
Comprehensive Review Factors
Academic:
 Grade-point average
 Test scores
 Performance in and number
of courses beyond
minimum a-g requirements
 UC-approved honors
courses and advanced
courses
 Eligibility in the Local
Context (CA residents only)
 Quality of senior-year
program of study
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015
Non-Academic:
 Achievements in special
projects
 Improvement in academic
performance
 Special talents, achievements
and awards
 Participation in educational
preparation programs
 Academic accomplishment in
light of life experiences
 Geographic location
*Note: No single factor
determines admission
Personal Statement
Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts:
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Describe the world you come from—for example, your family,
community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your
dreams and aspirations.
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Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution
or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or
accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the
person you are?
Word Count: 1,000 words total
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015
Additional Comments Section
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Use Additional Comments box for clarification and
expansion of important details
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Describe anything else that you have not had the
opportunity to include elsewhere in your application
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Limit of 550 words
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The Additional Comments section is not required
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015
Average UC Cost of
Attendance (2015-16)
The net cost actually is
much less for about
two-thirds of UC’s
undergraduate
students because they
receive gift aid.
Fafsa: 1/1/17-3/2/17
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015
California’s Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program provides
scholarships to undergraduate California students who apply for
aid by March 2 and have family incomes and household assets
up to $150,000.
Eligible students will be notified of the actual scholarship amount
by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015
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
2016 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
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
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, colleges, and
scholarships
To access go to: Bella Vista Web-page and
click on Naviance Family Connection
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
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
Advanced Education Options
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16 years and older
GPA 2.7+
Current unit cost
Download form
Choose a course
not offered at BV
Principal’s signature
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GRADES ARE ON
PERMANENT
COLLEGE
RECORD
Jostens-Ken Caldeira/Bill Smith
Photography
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Rings & Jackets: Purchase online or with an
order form Senior Year
Caps & Gowns: Order forms will be
distributed at the first Senior Meeting.
Senior Pictures taken over summer with Bill
Smith Photography
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
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If it’s Academics: 1. your student 2. his/her teacher
3. his/her counselor
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If it’s Behavior/Attendance: 1. your student 2.
his/her vice principal
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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Junior Counselor– Mrs. Penbera ext. 5025
– Cindy.penbera@sanjuan.edu