Welcome to Bella Vista

Parent Information Night

Thursday December 3, 2020

6:30

Mission of Bella Vista

Bella Vista High School, a collaborative learningcommunity, based on a foundation of excellence,

will inspire each student to excel and positivelyimpact society by empowering them to be dynamic

thinkers, leaders, and creators in a complex world.

Population: 2,000+ students

High-performing academic programs and many excellent extra-curricular opportunities

Unique programs: Marching Band, Glass Art, and Japanese. Engineering & Comp Science Pathways

Bella Vista High School

Bella Vista High School

Academics

Advanced Placement courses in English, History, Psychology, Calculus , Spanish, French, Japanese, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, and Computer Science, Art

Honors courses in English, Biology, and Anatomy/Physio.

Bell Schedule

2021-22 school year:School begins at 8:15 a.m. daily (7:15 zero per)

School ends at 3:15 p.m. (2:11 zero per)

Thursday dismissal earlier at 1:56 p.m.(12:35 zero per)

Students attend a 6 period day, the same classes all year.

Student Activities

Student Government coordinates dances, community events like the Halloween Extravaganza, rallies and blood drives.

Opportunities for involvement outside the classroom abound….

Yearbook, cheer, drill, pep band, jazz band, marching band, AVID, choir, BVTV production, drama productions, academic and athletic competitions.

Competitive Academics

Moot Court Academic Decathalon Science Olympiad Model United Nations

Engineering Pathway

Started Fall of 2016 four-year hands-on, real world focused engineering and technology pathway Program. In the fall of2018 the Comp SciencePathway was added.

Clubs Bella Vista has numerous student led clubs.

Some examples are listed below:

Special Interest Clubs: like Gamers, Ukulele, Comic Book, Robotics, BV Buddies

Community Service Clubs: like Interact, Key, CSF, NHS

Political/Religious Clubs: like Young Republicans, Mormon Message, and Young Life.

Athletics Fifty-Five Athletic teams!

Soccer, football, water polo, field hockey, lacrosse, swimming, track, baseball, cross country, softball, volleyball, wrestling, golf, tennis, and basketball.

Frequent league champions in several sports. Multiple, recent section championships!

Community Links

Local churches support school facility improvements

STAR’s and Donors Choose Grants

Rotary and Fair Oaks/Orangevale Chambers of Commerce ongoing reciprocal support

Support Services

Parent sponsored College and Career Center School counselors assist with academics,

post-secondary preparation, and social/emotional concerns

In conjunction with the Rotary, we have a schoolwide career day every other year

Intervention courses and support systems for all students to promote success!

College and Career Center

Library

Parental Support

Active PTSA supporting student programs

Athletic Booster oversight organization

Numerous individual sport and activity parent booster organizations

Next Steps for You…

If you do not reside in the BV attendance area, go to the district website to be sure you know the open enrollment timelines to apply.

December 7th - January 15th - Applications can be completed in person or online.

We are unable to accommodate more than 2,000 students. The “spots available” are determined by grade level, after our resident numbers are finalized.

Unprecedented Times

The hope is we will return to a regular, in-person learning environment for the 2021-22 school year.

If you will be attending Bella Vista next year please be patient with any transitions we may be experiencing from distance learning to in-person learning. There is A LOT of planning

Thank you!