COLLEGE & CAREER PREP
COLLEGE & CAREER PREP
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ACADEMIC CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and National Honor Society (NHS)
National Honor Society is an organization whose mission is to encourage scholarship, service, leadership and character. Students must qualify for 4 out of 6 semesters between 10th–12th grade with a 3.75 or higher GPA. Students who qualify receive an NHS medal to wear at graduation.
The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. is an organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among high school students in California. Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their transcript grades. Membership is for one semester. Students must qualify for 4 out of 6 semesters between 10th-12th grades, one of which must be during 12th grade. Students who qualify receive a CSF stoll and pin to wear at graduation.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Service is a big part of being a member of CSF and NHS. In order to increase student involvement, each semester will now have both a campus work day and an application day. These workdays will be scheduled during advisory once per semester and our goal is to help beautify our school!
The dates are as follows:
SEMESTER 1 (11th & 12th Grades)
Wednesday, September 24th - Campus Workday during Advisory
Wednesday, October 22nd - Application Day during Advisory
SEMESTER 2 (10th, 11th & 12th Grades)
Wednesday, February 11th - Campus Workday during Advisory
Wednesday, February 25th - Application Day during Advisory
A sign up link will be sent out to all students soon!
BVCS 4 Year Planning Meetings for 9th Grade
Classes, credits, college, oh my!
Navigating high school is a big transition and making sure you're taking the right classes during your 4 years is important. We will cover graduation requirements, college admissions requirements, a-g courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and more! The goal is to introduce you to the basics and help you feel more confident in navigating high school and beyond.
A sign up link will be sent directly to all 9th grade students and parents soon!
This is a great opportunity for students and parents to connect with Christian universities all in one place!
To register and find out more information, click here!
Date: Wednesday, September 24th
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Ripon Christian School
BVCS Student Highlight
Morgan La Barbera
Morgan La Barbera
Selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State Program in Summer 2025.
Noah Stel
Noah Stel
Selected to attend the American Legion's Boys State Program in Summer 2025.
Connor Hartfield
Connor Hartfield
Selected for an internship with the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office in Summer 2025.
Jessup University Tour
BVCS high school students and parents had the opportunity to tour Jessup University in Rocklin, CA!
We listened to a great admissions presentation, ate lunch in the student cafeteria and ended with a tour of the campus.
Exciting news!
BVCS has received College Board's Female Diversity Award for AP Computer Science A.
We're so proud of the young women exploring STEM and computer science through this course!
For more information about our Computer Science courses, visit these links below:
How do I write a good scholarship essay?
How do I write a good scholarship essay?
Need some tips? Visit this link to help construct a solid scholarship essay! Scroll down to see scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for.
Seniors! Need help completing the FAFSA?
Check out the slideshow below for more information.
UC MERCED TOUR
9th-12th grade students toured UC Merced back in Fall 2024. We had a great day and look forward to more opportunities like this!
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
Two reps from MJC came in November 2024 to help seniors complete their Summer/Fall 2025 applications!
Advanced Placement Recognition
Advanced Placement Recognition
Congratulations to BVCS which was added to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students.
Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
Jessup University Partnership
BVCS and Jessup University have formed a partnership that gives our students $4,000/year in college scholarships if they attend Jessup straight after high school. Read the below flyer for more information about this amazing opportunity!
High School Partners Scholarship Program email_650x450px (1).pdfGrand Canyon University
Below is current information about their programs, scholarship levels, out of state tuition and fly-in event for seniors.
IMG_1032.MOVIn September, BVCS had current 12th grade students interested in various trades attend the Fall Trades Day at Delta College. It was great exposure for our students to see different training and career opportunities available after high school graduation!
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
Dear Seniors,
We had a college application workshop today during advisory and I want to be sure you have the information we covered! We touched the surface of college applications so please reach out with any specific questions if you plan to submit 4 year college applications. I have attached both the Google Slides and the packet we covered today. If you have not already, start compiling a list of colleges you plan to apply to, due dates, and what is required for each application. Click the ^ to read more.
Common App: create account now and begin compiling your college list; due dates vary by college.
CSU App: must wait to begin the application, opens October 1st through Cal State Apply; due by December 2nd.
UC App: can begin working on the application now but cannot submit until October 1st; due by December 2nd.
Private/Out of State: visit individual college websites for updates and information; due dates vary by college.
If using the Common App, you will put my information as your counselor (annap@bvcs.org) under the "Recommender and FERPA" section for each college. If you are using the Common App and have not sent me a resume/list of activities, please do so. This allows me to write a more well rounded letter of recommendation for you!
As a reminder, have multiple people read your college application essays before submission. You can share essays with me via Google Docs and I am happy to provide feedback. I recognize that this can be a stressful time so I am here to help! Looking forward to working with each of you and seeing God's plans unfold. There will also be more information coming your way regarding financial aid, scholarships, etc!
Lastly, two important dates to keep in mind:
Christian College Fair @ Ripon Christian - Monday, September 30th - 6:00-8:00 PM
MJC Application Workshop @ BVCS - Wednesday, November 6th - Advisory
If you are considering attending MJC following graduation, this application workshop will allow you to complete and submit your MJC application that same day. A rep from MJC is coming to our school to provide this service for you! More information to come.
Sincerely,
Anna Poole
High School Counselor
Big Valley Christian School
1020 Pelandale Ave, Modesto, CA 95356
Email: annap@bvcs.org
Direct Line: (209) 571-4806
IGETC is a general education pattern that, upon full or “partial” (all but two courses) certification, will satisfy all or most lower-division general education requirements at California State University (CSU) campuses, most University of California (UC) campuses/majors, and some private/independent or out-of state universities. All courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher. IGETC certification is not recommended for “high-unit” majors. Complete a Guidance class or meet with a counselor to accurately plan coursework to satisfy transfer admission and upper-division major requirements.
Deciding on a college and/or choosing to embark on a career path can feel overwhelming! The BVCS counseling staff are here to walk students and parents through the process beginning in ninth grade and culminating with each seniors choosing the best personal path. We work to demystify the college admission process. Using the most current technical tools, we enable students to become informed stakeholders and responsible decision-makers. We know the college admissions process is a family experience, so we invite parents to work with us to help students plan for college, career and life.
Have a question? Contact me!
BVCS High School Counselor
Anna Poole
(209) 571-4806
On Campus: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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