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Welcome “It’s not what you do for your children but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them great human beings.” • Ann Landers
Bella Vista Sophomore Parent Information Meeting Class of 2019 Mrs Petersen, VP Mrs Hodge, Counselor
Stay In Touch with BV • BV Newsflash –Weekly e-mail • Student Bulletin • Marquee • Q/Parent Portal • Student Handbook • Website: www.sanjuan.edu/schools/bellavista
Attendance Information • If student is ill during the school day they must go to the Attendance Office to contact parent/guardian. • If a student is late they must check in at the attendance office • Absences need to be cleared within 5 days • Students may never leave campus during the school day without a yellow “Early Dismissal”
Homework Requests • Missing 3 or more days may request homework by calling the front desk (916) 971-5051 • Missing less than 3 days should contact the teacher by email or phone for assignments • Home/Hospital is available if student will be out a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks. H/H (916) 971-7017 • 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 • Encourage the use of the Daily Planner • Check Q/Parent Portal • E-mail or phone teachers
Graduation Requirements • Traditional High School • 6 classes • Subject Requirements • 220 Credits • Fitness Gram
4 year plans • If you would like to meet to create a 4 year plan for your sophomore please call the counseling secretary (916)971-5025 to set up an appointment.
Transcript Review • Graduation Requirements: • Short: More course work needed • Required Coursework • Total Credits Completed
Tutoring Support • Zero period Tuesday – Friday • After school – Mon – Wed • mrmathblog.com • Khan Academy
PSAT October 19 All sophomores and juniors 8:00-11:00am Late students will not be admitted
Why 10th grade students take the PSAT • Prepare to take the SAT/ACT • Predict how well they will do on the SAT • Predict how well they will do in AP courses
Khan Academy Resources • Go to satpractice.org/k12 for resources about Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy. • View sample study plans and study-group ideas at sat.org/studygroup. • Student resources for the SAT and PSAT-related assessments are at sat.org/k12. • Instructional videos on Khan Academy at youtube.com/collegeboard.
Big Future • Big Future (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org) • Grade specific action plans • College Search and Application tips • Career Exploration • Financial Aid information
Credit Deficiency • Summer School • Credit Recovery • Co-enrollment – senior yr
Parent-School Partnership • What to do if you have a concern or issue? Academics/Classroom Behaviors Attendance
Life after BVHSPOST-SECONDARY PLANNING What are your plans?
College Requirements • Four year State Colleges and Private and Public Universities have required classes for admission • Community Colleges do not require A-G completion/admission exams • Encourage your student to stay on track for A-G completion
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 Integrated math 3) • (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
College Athletics: • Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center Junior year 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
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
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: Students will complete college and career activities in their English Classes yearly
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
Thank you. Go Broncos! • Principal – Mrs. Haskins • Vice Principals – Mrs. Petersen A-G, Mr. Irwin H-O, Mrs. Karagianes P-Z ext. 5058 • Sophomore Counselor – Mrs. Hodge (916)971-5025 lauri.hodge@sanjuan.edu • AVID, EL, Foster youth counselor- Mrs. Zezini (916)971-5025 Danielle.Zezini@sanjuan.edu