BELLA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

'Bella Vista High School, ' a member of the San Juan Unified School District, is a public high school in Fair Oaks, California. In 2003, the California Department of Education's School Recognition Program honored Bella Vista High School as a "California Distinguished School." [2] It was also the only school in Sacramento County to receive this honor in 2003. [3]

Contents

Academic Curriculum

Extracurricular and Academic Activities

Athletic Programs

Notable Alumni

References

External links

Academic Curriculum

Bella Vista offers various degrees of high school courses to its students. Aside from the fundamental courses taken by most of the student body, qualified students are eligible to take Honors-level courses in English, French, Chemistry, Physics, and World History. The Advanced Placement (AP) program is available to qualified students as well; however, the prerequisities to take one of the AP courses are more rigorous than others because these courses grant university credits once the students pass the AP examinations. AP courses are offered in English, Spanish, French, Calculus A/B, Calculus B/C, U.S. History, and Psychology. A special business course called Advanced Computer Applications is available to qualified students, and once completed, will be eligible for 3 units of Sacramento State University credit through the Accelerated College Entrance off-campus program.
'Art'
'Band' (Marching Band and Jazz Band) Known throughout Northern California, the Bella Vista Bronco Band is a model for success. Their outstanding field shows stand out from other marching bands in the region. The band's performances include professionally choreographed dance routines, well-trained vocals, and colorful props. It was undefeated in Northern California for 7 years.
Under the direction of Edward Moore, UOP alumni, the band has accumulated hundreds of trophies over the years, competing out of state and even in Europe in 2006 .
Additional Instruction by Kevin Goings, Ryan Moskun, and Ellen Moore
'Industrial Arts' (Autoshop, Drafting, Electronics, Tech Exploration, Woodshop)
'English' (English and Honors English courses for Freshman- to Junior-level students; Advanced Composition and AP English Literature for Senior-level students)
'Foreign Languages' (French, Japanese, Spanish)
'Mathematics' (Algebra I, Geometry, Transition to Algebra II, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus A/B, Calculus B/C, Transition to College Math, Business Math)
'Physical Education'
'Science' (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Physiology)
'Social Science' (World History, International Relations, American History, American Government, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, History of Film)
'Business' (Computer Applications, Advanced Computer Applications, Keyboarding, Web Design)
'Home Economics'
'Special Education'

Extracurricular and Academic Activities

Bella Vista High School provides students diverse choices to join to various extracurricular activities. Every September, the high school student government sponsors "Club Day," where students can join to different clubs such as the National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, Medical Workers of Tomorrow, Rock Climbing Club, Los Aliados, French Honors Society, and many others.
The school newspaper is known as ''La Bandera'', while the school yearbook is called ''La Remuda''.
Aside from extracurricular activities, Bella Vista's renowned marching band has been consistently recognized by ''Sacramento'' Magazine as one of the best marching bands in the Sacramento area in 2004 [4] and 2005. [5] The academic decathlon team has represented Sacramento County in the California Academic Decathlon numerous times. Also, the moot court team earned the first-place team award at the National High School Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C in 2003, 2005 and 2006. [6]

Athletic Programs

'Fall'
Boys: Cross-Country, Football, Soccer, Water Polo
Girls: Cross-Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo
'Winter'
Boys: Basketball, Wrestling
Girls: Basketball
'Spring'
Boys: Baseball, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field
Girls: Diving, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field

Notable Alumni

★ Lynn Anderson - Country singer/songwriter notable for the hit "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden"

★ Todd Atkinson - All-Star Slow Pitch Softball Player

★ Randall Bal - member of the United States men's swim team

★ Justin Bannan - defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens

★ Steve Cronin (2001) - goalkeeper for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer

★ Cameron "Cam'Ron" Giles - Rapper

★ Frank Hill Harper (1984) - Actor

★ David Lee—Wrestler, 3 Time State Champion (1982 at 138lbs., 1983 at 154lbs., and 1984 at 165lbs)

★ Joan Lunden (1966) - Actress and Former host, ''Good Morning America'' Her last name while in high school was Blunden.

★ Derek Miles - finished seventh in the pole vault at the 2004 Summer Olympics

★ Dave Revering - five-year MLB first baseman

★ Casey Serin (2000) - Failed Real Estate Investor

★ Kevin Sharp - Country Singer/Motivational Speaker

★ Tommy Skeoch—Guitarist, Multi-platinum rock band Tesla

★ Nicholas Sparks (1984) - (valedictorian)—Author

References

1. San Juan Unified School District (1997-2005). ''School Accountability Report Card for Bella Vista High School.'' Retrieved November 20, 2005 from http://www.sanjuan.edu/services/R&E/sarc-current/bellavis.pdf
2. California Department of Education (2005). ''California School Recognition Program.'' Retrieved November 20, 2005 from http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/
3. California Department of Education (2005). ''2003 Award Winners for Distinguished Middle and High Schools.'' Retrieved November 20, 2005 from http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/ap/distingyear.asp?year=2003
4. Topix Online Information (2002). ''Student Walk out'' Retrieved May 23, 2007 from http://www.topix.net/forum/city/apple-valley-ca/T38C3CU4P071UFTGS
5. Sacramento Magazine Online (2005). ''2004 Best of Sacramento.'' Retrieved November 20, 2005 from http://www.sacmag.com/bestofsac_2004.shtm
6. Sacramento Magazine Online (2005). ''2005 Best of Sacramento.'' Retrieved November 20, 2005 from http://www.sacmag.com/bestofsac_2005.shtm
7. Washington College of Law, American University (2005). ''2004-2005 Moot Court Honor Society National High School Competition Winners.'' Retrieved November 20, 2005 from http://www.wcl.american.edu/org/mootcourt/2004-05/hswinners.cfm

External links

★ Bella Vista High School Website