College & Career Newsletter

Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career

How to reach us?

For general questions and inquiries please email (Please do not use the link at the bottom of this Newsletter to contact us)

Ms Ignaitis: tignaitis@seq.org

All HCA, Study Skills Students and Last names A-L

and/or

Ms Yeager: tyeager@seq.org

All DAA, ELD Students and Last names M-Z

UPCOMING EVENTS/DUE DATES:

Aug 28- First College Visit at Sequoia! (instructions on how to sign up in next week's newsletter)

Sept 11- Junior Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting

Sept 13 - Club Day at Lunch

Sept 16- CSF Applications Due (see info below)

Sept 18- Sophomore Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting

Oct 9 - Freshman Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting

Junior: Wednesday, September 11th

Sophomore: Wednesday, September 18th

Freshman: Wednesday, October 9th

The annual college/IB/ICAP meetings are specifically focused on the requirements, deadlines of the IB Diploma, the IB/ICAP program, and the college application process for attending a four-year college. Ms. Nino-Sears (IB Coordinator)/Ms Galvan (Counselor) and Ms. Ignaitis/Ms Yeager (College/Career Counselors) present specific information and a different focus for each grade.

Meetings are for students and parents.

All GRADE LEVEL MEETINGS will be:

• Presented in person (English speaking in Carrington Hall)

• Presented separately for Spanish speaking parents/guardians in the MPR

• SLIDES will be Posted on the SHS College and Career website

• Links will be available in the Weekly Newsletter

DUE: Sept 16th by 3:45pm – Don’t Wait! No Late Exceptions!

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for California high school students. For families that do not know about CSF, it is basically a state-wide honor roll organization. The word scholarship has to do with academic performance NOT SCHOLARSHIP MONEY.

You must be a member at LEAST one semester of your senior year to be a Life Member!

For applications, class lists, help completing the form, and general information about the CSF organization please visit the College and Career Center’s CSF webpage or pick up a packet in the bin outside of the College and Career Center

Directions and deadline for submitted Spring 2024 CSF Applications - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

DIRECTIONS:

Only students can complete and submit the application to Ms. Yeager in the College and Career Center/Room 115 from August 26th-September 16th by 3:45pm

The submitted application packet must include:

1. A completed CSF application

2. $5.00 application fee in cash or a check made payable to Sequoia High School

3. A copy of the previous semester report card or transcript- A transcript can be obtained through a student’s Infinite Campus account (report tab).

Please DO NOT GO TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE FOR YOUR TRANSCRIPT!

STUDENTS - if you need help, have questions, or have an issue paying please come by the College and Career Center WE will help you!

When: Wednesday October 23, 2024

- Meet in Gym 1 by 8:15am

- Dress comfortably, bring layers and a water bottle.

Where: TBA but past schools have included UC Berkeley, San Jose State, University of San Francisco, Sonoma State, San Francisco State, University of the Pacific, or Santa Clara University

What: All Sequoia freshmen will visit a Bay Area College Campus.

Make sure your permission slips (google form) are submitted online or to Room 115 (College & Career Center) today!

English or Spanish paper permission slips

Go here to see if you have already submitted a permission slip for your student: List of Submitted Permission Slips

It is a good practice to look at the list of schools visiting Sequoia (or the area) on a regular basis.

• If you want to attend you must follow all the procedures in a timely manner in order to leave class and listen to a thirty-minute presentation in Room 115.

• Students need to sign up at least ONE SCHOOL DAY (ends at 3:45) before the visit.

• There is a deadline on Naviance to avoid students leaving class at the last minute out of respect for the teacher.

• Students who attend should be prepared for the visit.

• If you do not have a class during the visit time, register on Naviance, and let us know when you enter the room.

• Colleges visits are updated on Naviance. If there is a college you want to speak to, email sequoiaccc@seq.org and we will try to schedule a visit.

Below are the steps you must follow to attend the visiting college meetings at Sequoia High School:

STEP 1: In your Naviance account, go to the “Colleges” tab on the top bar, click on “College Visits”, to get the complete list OR under “What’s New” on your homepage, select a college you want to visit and click on “Register Now" and it will change to "Registered".

STEP 2: Ask your teacher, of the class you will be missing, for permission to leave their class during the time listed on Naviance. IF OK, go to Step 3.

*STEP 3: PRINT YOUR CONFIRMATION PAGE from your Naviance account and have your teacher SIGN THE Confirmation Page as a pass BEFORE YOU LEAVE CLASS. If you do not have a signed pass, you will not be admitted.

*You can also show it to your teacher on your phone and have the teacher sign a piece of scratch paper if that’s easier.

PROBLEMS –

• If you are not on the list, you will not be admitted EVEN THOUGH your teacher signed a pass.

• If you know you might have printer problems, print the pass in the College and Career Center at lunch the day before the visit.

• The College and /Career Center does not excuse students from a class, only your teacher can allow you to attend a college visit.

NEED HELP

How To Video - Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia

If you get the email below with the subject Visit Reminder, that is not confirmation that you are signed up for a college visit, it is an invitation to go to Naviance and sign-up.

The George Washington University

Wed Aug 28 9:30am

Washington State University

Wed Sept 4th 11:15am

Marist College

Thurs Sept 5th 2:00pm

Hampden-Sydney College

Fri Sept 6th 8:30am

Occidental College

Fri Sept 6th 9:00am

August 28th at 9:30PM our time

A Bachelor of Design may be just what will get them thriving! At Massey University in New Zealand we offer all types of design: Fashion, Textile, Concept, Photography, Spatial, Visual Communication, Maori or Integrated.

Ranked in the top 100 Schools of Art and Design in the world (QS rankings) and accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design in the USA), help your students to reach out for their dreams… in the best College of Creative Arts in New Zealand!

We will be running an information webinar next 29th August (28th in the USA), please do register! If the timing is not convenient, you will be provided with a recording afterwards, so that you can watch it at your own time.

Hear from Associate Professor Sven Mehzoud about how we prepare students for success with cutting-edge technology and hands-on craft. Explore our facilities, innovative programmes, and unique majors that make us stand out.

Register here - https://massey.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JldC5hmXSxeFlXNBMGvTkg

Two Virtual Presentations: Sept 3 & 8th

Two In Person Presentations: Sept 11th & 12th

Learn about 8 Highly Selective Liberal Arts Colleges at one event.

Claremont McKenna, Colorado College, Connecticut, Grinnell, Haverford, Kenyon, Macalester, and Sarah Lawrence College will be hosting an informational meeting for students and parents.

For more information and a full list of presentations CLICK HERE

San Francisco Registration

San Jose Registration

A great opportunity to learn about small liberal arts colleges!

The University of Notre Dame's Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting ND on the Road events in your area.

These events will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Bellarmine College Preparatory

960 W Hedding St

San Jose, CA

Registration for the ND on the Road events is available here.

There are some highly selective small colleges visiting SHS in the coming weeks. It can relieve a lot of stress going into your senior year if you understand what TYPE of college would be best for you. They are all different and many offer merit aid to make it more affordable.

It doesn't matter if you go to that school, you are just learning about the differences

Apply by major? Core Curriculum v Open Curriculum? % of graduates who get into Medical School? Schools where 75% of the students double major? How these schools prepare you for a job.

As you are considering different schools to apply to, make sure to check out their testing policies. If you need or want to take a test, it is your responsibility to sign-up and register for the tests.

Use these links below to sign-up for the SAT or ACT:

College Board

ACT

Click HERE to go directly to the Sequoia High School website for the most updated scholarship and student opportunities lists. How to Access Scholarships on Naviance (9-12th Grades)

If you find a scholarship you are interested in and want the link to the website or more information be sure to log in to your Naviance account, under the College tab, click on Scholarships and Money, then Scholarship list, and put the name of the scholarship in the search box, then click on the name of the scholarship.

DUE: September 10th

ELIGIBLE GRADES: 9-12th

Two Separate Scholarships

ESSAY Scholarship - How we can protect our democracy from becoming a theocracy and unite against religious bigotry $1000.00

VIDEO Scholarship: How can we protect our democracy from becoming a theocracy and unite against religious bigotry? $750.00

Due:9/2/2024

Grades Eligible: 9-12th

The (YCA) Leadership Program brings 9-12th grade students from across San Mateo County together to empower youth to take climate action into their own hands. Through the program, students will develop projects designed to drive change within San Mateo County and gain a diverse set of skills related to sustainability and climate action. WEBSITE

Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you want to see more sustainable practices at school and make greater changes outside of school clubs? If so, the SUHSD Sustainability Committee is the place for you!

We’re a student-led committee formed in 2021 when students declared a climate emergency to the school board. Since then, we’ve garnered support from teachers and administrators across the district and have successfully implemented more sustainable practices at schools.

One such project was the environmental literacy survey that students took a few years ago, which showed that an overwhelming majority of you all wanted to see more use of environmental literacy in their curriculums. Joining the SSC is one of the best ways to not only implement that change but also leave a lasting impact on your community!

To join our Google Group and stay updated, click this link. This year’s meetings will be scheduled according to this link. Our first meeting will be on September 10th, 6:15 - 7 PM via Zoom. Hope to see you there :)

If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know! The leadership team emails are Kara (811693@seq.org), Iris (816766@seq.org), Daniel (816339@seq.org), Supriti (816261@seq.org), and Alex (817304@seq.org).

all year

Eligible Grades:9-12th

Volunteer to staff the Bookstore in the Downtown Library. This requires a 2-hour per week commitment. Volunteers chat with customers and accept payment. It's pretty fun and very easy volunteer opportunity. There are Saturday shifts plus shifts from 4 to 6 and 6 to 8 in the afternoon/evenings. WEBSITE

all year

Eligible Grades:9-12th

The San Mateo County Historical Association offers a number of free public programs throughout the year for Lunar New Year, Happy San Mateo County Day, Fourth of July (half-price admission), Victorian Days, Día de los Muertos, and Hometown Holidays. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with craft activities and gallery monitoring for these events. Interested students can email carmen@historysmc.org for upcoming volunteer opportunities. WEBSITE

Due: 9/18/2024

15-18 years old

8-month service-learning program is for high school students aged 15-18 in the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in working with marine mammals and educating the public about important ocean conservation topics.

Email youthcrew@tmmc.org if you have any questions. WEBSITE

Virtual Information Session (50 people max)

September 12 | 5:00pm-6:00pm | RSVP

Project Read has some upcoming training for teens who would like to volunteer on

September 10

October 8

This is a great opportunity for SHS students to be matched with a younger student to tutor once or twice a week.

If interested contact:

Email - rclread@redwoodcity.org

Phone- 650 780-7077

For more information go to their website and scroll down to the Teen Volunteer Section.

(Flier in College and Career Center)

ELIGIBLE AGE/GRADE: 16yr+ (Must have own transportation)

Looking for high school students with exceptional math skills through Algebra I and Geometry to join our team! We offer competitively paid part-time jobs at Sequoia Station with flexible scheduling and ongoing training opportunities. Join us for the opportunity to make a REAL difference in a child’s life by passing on a love for math!

Our starting salaries are $17.00-$19.00 depending on what level of math the instructors can teach.

If interested, please apply online

Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

ELIGIBLE AGE/GRADE: 15yr+

Part-time work is available teaching after-school group Piano Classes at local elementary schools, as well as private lessons (in all instruments) in-person or online. Pay is $60/hour for group classes and $45/hour for private lessons. Please apply online at http://hummingbirdmusicschool.com/about

Students: visit the website for a number of How-To videos that Sequoia Counselors made for help with common application, scholarships and much more!

August 18-24, 2024