Bella Vista
Freshmen Parent Information
Meeting
Class of 2019
Stay In Touch with BV
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BV Newsflash –Weekly e-mail
Student Bulletin
Marquee
Q/Parent Portal
Student Handbook
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.
How to monitor Student Progress
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Encourage the use of the Daily Planner
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Check Q/Parent Portal
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E-mail or phone teachers
Graduation Requirements
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Traditional High School
6 classes
Subject Requirements
220 Credits
Exit Exam-English/ Math
Fitness Gram
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
Four Year Graduation Plan
9th
10th
11th
12th
English
English
English
English
American
Gov./Economics
Health/ Geography World History
or Computers
PE
Math
PE
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US History
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Social Science
Elective
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Transcript Review
Transcript Review
Personal
Information
Transcript Review
GPA
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Class Rank
Transcript Review
Completed Courses
& Grades
Transcript Review
Graduation
Requirements:
• Short: More
course work
needed
• Required
Coursework
• Total Credits
Completed
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
COLLEGE Admissions A-G Minimum
Subject requirements are:
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(A)
(B)
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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 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
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 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
Career Planning and College Major:
All 4 years students will complete
college and career activities in
their English Classes
Career
Day –
th
9
and
th
11
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
Getting Freshmen Connected to
Bella Vista
It is shown that students who get involved in their school in
one way or another have a more positive high school
experience.
Recommendations:
 Participate in a club
 Play sports
 Join Student Government
 Band
 Choir
 Yearbook
 Volunteer to help organize school activities and/or be a
participant.
Getting Freshmen
Connected To Bella Vista
Sports…
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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Freshmen Counselor – Mrs. Hodge ext. 5025
– Lauri.hodge@sanjuan.edu