Senior 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

Attend this Thursday's Community College Night in the MPR. More information below!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DUE DATES:

February 6 - Senior Community College Information/Fair

Feb 6th- CSF Application Due (See information below)

Feb 8th - Cash for College at SHS - Complete your FAFSA/Dream App

Feb 13th- Canada Application Workshop-FLEX

Feb 14th- CSM Application Workshop-FLEX

Feb 14th-Sequoia HS Class of 2025 Senior Scholarship Application Due (see Scholarship section)

January-March- Various CSU Applications Deadlines (see 'CSU Section)

March 2nd - Priority Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Application

March 2nd - Deadline for Cal Grant (Last Day to Submit FAFSA/Dream Financial Aid Application for Cal Grant Eligibility)

March 14th- Foothill College Application Workshop-FLEX

Come to Flex Sessions for help with financial aid and community college applications.

A representative from Canada College will be in the College and Career Center during Friday Flex Periods (Can help with community college applications)

Feb 6th 7-8:30PM

Due February 6th

Seniors Must Turn in CSF Application During Your Senior Year to Be Eligible for Life Membership

DIRECTIONS

• The application must be completed and turned in by the STUDENT ONLY!

• Go to the College and Career’s CSF webpage for application form, course list, and more information or pick up a copy outside of the College and Career Center

• Applications must be turned in by Thursday, February 6th.

• NO Late Applications, NO Exceptions! Please complete it early!

• If you need help completing the application form, come to College and Career Center at lunch

SENIORS Benefits of Becoming Life Member Now

1. Your name will be in the pool for a random drawing for a $300.00 scholarship

2. You could be considered for CSF Seymour Award Scholarship nomination

1. SENIORS: IF you want to be considered for this scholarship - turn in your Naviance Resume along with your application by Feb 3rd to the College and Career Center.

REMEMBER TO LAUNCH YOUR FAFSA/CADAA through CaliforniaCollege.edu

Login using your seq.org email (no password or username)

Click on sign in with Google

Hover over Financial Aid tab and choose Launch with either FAFSA or CADAA

Students completing Edgenuity credit recovery online courses for graduation and/or UC/CSU A-G requirements are required to take unit tests and cumulative tests in the Edgenuity lab in-person. The lab is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm-6pm in Room B-8 with Mr. Calles. The deadline for seniors is May 30, 2025.

Date: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Time: 6-7 PM
Location: Online (Zoom) -- Link will be sent after registering

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/HFSVQMSCHOLARSHIP

Quetzal Mama is a national resource for students and families from historically underrepresented groups seeking exceptional college advice and support. This workshop will review best practices and tips for preparing students for scholarship opportunities and provide students with comprehensive insights into our scholarship offerings. It will also guide students in selecting a prompt, crafting the elusive thesis, using the right tone, and concluding the essay.

If students stay throughout the entire workshop and submit our Post-survey afterward, they'll be entered in a drawing for an Amazon or Target gift card

February 6, 12, and 18th

These webinars will provide information to help students and families complete their financial aid applications - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) - for the 2025-26 academic year to maximize their financial aid eligibility. The priority deadline for 4-year institutions is currently Monday, March 3, 2025.

Please register for a webinar indicated below.

Upcoming Webinars Listed HERE

Scholarship Opportunities

The majority of scholarship opportunities are available from January to the beginning of April.

• You should be applying for scholarships before you even know if you are admitted to a college.

• There are scholarships if your parents work in specific industries. If your parents are in the education, beverage or financial services industry, check out the CTA Scholarship, Christermon Beverage Scholarship and the Gordon Rich Scholarship.

Click on the link in the scholarship section below for the updated list of scholarships listed in Naviance

Please list every school that you applied to on Naviance including CSUs and UCs. We can’t submit documents until you list them on Naviance. Also, make sure you note that you submitted your application as well.

Email your counselor, Ignaitis/Yeager, and teachers of the colleges you are not applying (one email to all) and complete this FORM (Only Students using their seq email can complete the form)

Process of Submitting Application and School Documents

When we submit documents for your 1st due date, we submit them to all the schools on your list and there is NO way we would know if you added or removed a school, unless you tell us.

Check Portals and Emails Often

Every school is a little different so make sure to keep track of your login information. To meet all deadlines, check your email and portals weekly and DO NOT WAIT to complete your “To Do” list.

When a student submits their first application to any campus, regardless of the priority deadline, they will not be able to make any changes to any subsequent application. If students need to report any corrections or updates, please have them contact the campuses they applied to directly.

Next Steps: AFTER YOU SUBMIT APPLICATION

Soon after you apply, you will receive an email from the CSU with directions on how to set up its portal. Every school is a little different so make sure to keep track of your login information.

Check Portals and Emails Often

Every school is a little different so make sure to keep track of your login information. To meet all deadlines, check your email and portals weekly and DO NOT WAIT to complete your “To Do” list.

Campuses will send out notice of their admissions decision by March 31, 2025.

Lastly, applicants should apply for financial aid as soon as possible. At the CSU, about 80% of students receive some kind of financial aid, and 60% of undergraduates have their tuition completely covered by grants or other non-load aid.

Find out more about what to expect after you’ve submitted a CSU application.

CSU Application Deadline EXTENDED for some schools:

Later Deadlines are available for some CSUs, visit the Application Dates & Deadlines page for more information on which campuses are still open and their deadlines.

The following CSU campuses continue to accept freshman applications:

• Bakersfield
• Channel Islands
• Chico
• Dominguez Hills
• East Bay
• Humboldt
• Maritime
• Monterey Bay
• Northridge
• Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• San Francisco
• San Marcos
• Sonoma
• Stanislaus

Visit our application dates & deadlines page and use the “Is Your Campus Still Accepting Applications?” feature to view open campus programs and their deadlines.

Did you get in ED or EA and have decided to attend a specific college?

Each campus has specific instructions for their individual process if an applicant wishes to cancel or withdraw their application from further consideration. This only applies to students canceling or withdrawing prior to admission.

See campus instructions for canceling/withdrawing a UC application.

You must tell each UC if you changed your schedule (dropped courses) or received a D or F during the Fall 2024 semester.

Minor changes to your activities, awards, volunteer work or employment are unlikely to have an impact on your admission decision.

NOTE Each Campus has a different policy:

Campus instructions & websites for reporting changes

All MYR will be submitted by your counselor by Friday, January 31st

Common Application Schools Require a Mid-Year Report (MYR) Information

Most MYR include only your new GPA and 7th semester transcripts. They also include any change in course work listed on your School Report (SR).

MYRs will be sent automatically if you requested a SR through Naviance IF YOU HAVE LISTED THE COLLEGE AS A COMMON APP School (if there is a ? mark –EDIT it to Common Application if the school needs a MYR)

If you need to speak to your counselor about some personal situation that should be included in your MYR, please make an appointment right away.

Non Common Application Private Colleges

If you had a school report sent to a non- Common Application college, send an email to your counselor ASAP, if a MYR is required.

CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by hundreds of colleges, universities, professional schools, and scholarship programs to award financial aid from sources outside of the federal government. After you submit your application, the College Board sends it to the colleges and scholarship programs you have chosen.

Who Should Complete

Not all colleges and scholarship programs require the CSS Profile. Check with the ones you’re interested in to see if they require it.

When to Complete

Start your CSS Profile by visiting cssprofile.org at least two weeks before the earliest college or scholarship priority application date you need to meet. This date is the college or program’s deadline for submitting a completed CSS Profile application.

How Much It Costs

CSS Profile is free for families who make up to $100,000 a year. First-year domestic undergraduate students may submit CSS Profile for free if your family adjusted gross income is up to $100,000 or you qualify for an SAT fee waiver, or you are an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24. CSS Profile fee waivers cover all application and reporting fees. If you do not qualify for a fee waiver submitting your CSS Profile to one college or scholarship program costs $25. Additional reports are $16 each. To qualify for the SAT-based fee waiver, students must log in to CSS Profile using the same College Board account used for the SAT. Providing eligible students with fee waivers for College Board programs and services is integral to our mission of connecting students to college success and opportunity.

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APPLICANTS

You are responsible to keep your list up to date to

ADDING a College:

1. You must contact your counselor to get a NEW SR/LOR ELECTRONIC Form (No Signatures are needed on this form)

2. Once completed, turn in to your counselor

3. Add the college on Common App (it should automatically be added to Naviance but check)

3. Submit a NEW teacher LOR request on Naviance

REMOVING a College: Email your counselor, Ignaitis/Yeager, and teachers of the colleges you are not applying (one email to all) and complete this FORM (Only Students using their seq email can complete the form)

Process of Submitting Application and School Documents

When we submit documents for your 1st due date, we submit them to all the schools on your list and there is NO way we would know if you added or removed a school, unless you tell us.

For the Education – Grades Section of the Common Application

• Class Rank Reporting – Do not rank

• Graduating Class Size – 464

• GPA Scale – 4

• GPA Weighting – Weighted

• Guidance FAX – (650) 306-8893

• Graduation Date – June 6, 2025

• Your Official GPA- Overall weighted GPA - first one listed on your transcript

We will focus on the community college application process the second semester of school.

SAVE THE DATE: Community College Info Night and Fair will be February 6, 2025

Feb 13th Canada College Application Workshop-FLEX

Feb 14th CSM Application Workshop-FLEX

March 14th: Foothill College Application Workshop-FLEX

If you have a social security number, please bring a copy or a picture of your card.

The steps to enroll are different for each site. Go to the websites below for more information.

• Canada College: https://canadacollege.edu/admissions/new-student.php

• College of San Mateo: https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/admissions/new-returning-students.php

• Skyline College: https://skylinecollege.edu/outreach/pep.php

• De Anza: https://www.deanza.edu/apply-and-register/index.html (not available for Fall 2025 until the spring)

• Foothill: https://foothill.edu/reg/admission/highschool.html (not available for Fall 2025 until the spring)
  

Updated February lists are now NOW AVAILABLE.

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: Feb 3rd

Must be a Life Member - Nominees must have earned Sealbearer status by the end of the first semester of their Senior year. See newsletter for requirements to be nominated by Ms Yeager.

Due: Feb 6th

For seniors with at least 1 parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage; must be legal U.S. residents, 2.8+ GPA

Due: Feb 7th

Applicants must be student CTA members, or dependent children of active, retired or deceased CTA member.

DUE: February 7th (EXTENDED TO FEB 16th)

The Peninsula College Fund is excited to begin the application process for the 2025 PCF Scholarship Program! PCF is a scholarship given to multiple Sequoia students each year. Students need to have a 2.8-3.8 UNweighted GPA, plan to attend a four-year college, and come from a low-income family(documented).

This is a four-year renewable scholarship and a great opportunity!

Due: Feb 14th

All Sequoia seniors can now apply for the 2025 SHS Senior Class Scholarship available on Naviance. By applying, you are eligible for over 20 scholarships that will be awarded by the senior scholarship committee. To access the scholarship application, go to Naviance →About Me → Surveys from my school and complete the “2025 SHS Senior Class Scholarship.”

Due: Feb 15th

For Hispanic students, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, full-time student in the Fall, GPA 3.0+, award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need

Due: Feb 15th

4-yr university only. Parent, guardian, or grandparent is employed with a company holding a valid CA liquor, beer or wine license. Involved in extra-curricular school activities and community service.

Due: Feb 20th

For children of full-time employees in the financial services industry. Must demonstrate financial need. 4-yr college only. GPA 3.5+. Must be US citizen or legal resident

Due: Feb 23rd

For students interested in the paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, court reporter or law office administrator fields. Not for those planning to go to law school.

DUE: February 28th

This scholarship is renewable (you get money for all four years in college) and has strict income guidelines around $65,000. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 It is local and every year more than one senior from Sequoia receives this scholarship.

DUE: February 28th

Go to their website to apply. When you apply to one scholarship, you could be considered for others as well. All links are listed on Naviance

The Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship

Enable women pursue a course of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. Going to either, Canada, CSM, or Skyline Community College

Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing

Lives in San Mateo County, passion for Creative Writing, enroll in 4 yr

Crain Scholarship Program

Lives in San Mateo County, Financial Hardship, Years of Community Involvement GPA 3.5, enroll in 4 yr, must be a USA citizen

Curry Award for Girls and Young Women

Woman between 18-26, GPA 3.3, Financial Hardship, Resident of San Mateo County-preference to EPA and SHS, 2 or 4yr

Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship

For students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. Must be a US citizen. 2 or 4 yr bound. GPA 2.5

Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship

GPA 3.5, graduating from HS in San Mateo County, enrolling in 4yr college demonstrates community service of period of years

K.C. Kinch Scholarship

For EPA residents who show academic success and financial hardship GPA 3.0-3.75 Enrolling in 2 or 4 yr college

Krishnan Shah Family Scholarship

First generation college student (neither parent earned a four-year college degree), pursuing first undergraduate degree. Support financially needy students with academic potential and demonstrated community involvement, and provide meaningful and ongoing financial support to ensure that students complete their undergraduate degree.

The Bright Futures Scholarship

Current resident of CA, Demonstrate academic promise, enrolling in 2 or 4 year institution in fall

Ralph Hale and Martha Ruppert Educational Scholarship

Late-bloomer - grade improvement last years of HS - GPA 3.3, demonstrate community involvement, Graduate in San Mateo County, enrolling in 2 or 4 yr college

Immigrant Justice Scholarship

Seniors Planning on enrolling in 2-4 yr college demonstrated interest in social justice and demonstrated interest in community service, school activities and leadership. Minimum 2.5 gpa

Alice Kleeman and Joe Buttram Scholarship

Students with challenges and obstacles, with high levels of motivation and potential but low levels of financial resources, who might be the first in their families to go to college, and who need a helping hand to make their college dreams attainable.

Current graduating high school senior attending Sequoia are eligible. Min GPA of 2.75, Work, extracurricular, or volunteer experience, Demonstrated financial need

Kuo Family Scholarship

CA resident. Plan to enroll at 4-yr college. GPA 3.5+. Demonstrated financial need.

Important Process Below:

When you are researching colleges to apply to, check to see if they have scholarships and programs that require nominations.

For example, Davidson College has the Belk Scholarships which provides 8 full-ride scholarships to students who are selected. Also, Washington University in St. Louis has the Danforth Scholars Program that awards partial and full-tuition scholarships based on merit and does not consider need as part of the award process. Both of these examples require being nominated in order to apply.

After you research your colleges, if you find a scholarship or program you want to be nominated for, complete this form three weeks prior to the nomination deadline to be considered.

Due: Feb 7th

Grades Eligible: 9-12th

SparkPrintz, an LA-based custom apparel company is currently accepting applications for our Spring 2025 Sales and Marketing Internship for high school students.

Throughout this 4-week program, we provide training, growth sessions, networking events, and the opportunity to apply to be a more permanent member of our team after the course of their internship! All grade levels are welcome to apply and no prior experience is needed, we are just looking for passionate and driven individuals who are looking to expand their skill set for the future. The program is completely remote, therefore it is both flexible and convenient for the students' schedule, and is a great opportunity to connect with others across the country.

Summer Program

Due: Feb 14th

Grades Eligible: 11-12th

This summer program provides one-on-one mentorship with health care providers and researchers, along with access to unique workshops, seminars, trainings, simulations, and networking opportunities. The overall goal of the program is to stimulate interest in health sciences for under-represented students, arming them with professional skills and confidence, thereby improving their likelihood of success in STEM careers. (must be at least 16 yrs old) WEBSITE

Summer program, 8 weeks

Due: Feb 15th

16yrs or older

Hands-on lab work. Real research in a genuine lab setting. Wide range of research choices From engineering to health — and almost everything in between. Receive up to a $2,500 stipend for your efforts. 16 or older, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. WEBSITE

• Theme: A Walk through the Marshes with Cafe Ohlone
• Event Registration Link: bit.ly/febstsat25
• When: Saturday, February 22nd from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Where: Coyote Hills Regional Park
• Cost: FREE (free lunch and snacks will be provided)
• Description: Join Cafe Ohlone co-founders and chefs Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino and The Marine Mammal Center as we take a walk through the marshes, build our own miniature tule boats, and taste some pickleweed. Learn about Ohlone language, culture, and history; how the Ohlone people use shoreline plants; and the importance of diversifying our diet and material choices to support humans and animals long term. Our hope is that you leave this event knowing more about Ohlone culture, as well as what you can do to conserve local ecosystems and traditions.
• We sign community service hours for youth if needed!

Summer program, 8 weeks

Due: Feb 22nd

16 yrs or older

The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students with a broad range of experiences, interests and backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school students and helping students to understand how scientific research is performed. US Citizen or Permanent Resident to Apply. There is a $40 application fee to apply. The application fee will be waived if your gross family income is under $80,000 or if you have special circumstances that make it difficult to pay. If you need to waive the fee, you can indicate this on the online application. WEBSITE

Virtual Spring

Due: Feb 23rd

Grades Eligible:9-12th

9 Saturday afternoons via Zoom, high school students gain an introduction to the health sciences field. Students will hear from graduate students, research professors, and various health professionals as they learn more about the health sciences' academic, research, and professional components. Free if qualify for Family Guidelines for Free or Reduced Lunch Program WEBSITE

Volunteer

all year

Grades Eligible: 9-12th

To sign up to volunteer, visit our website by selecting one of the following options:

Sort food at our warehouses, Distribute food to community members - Distribution sites are located in nearly every neighborhood in Silicon Valley,

Deliver food to homes – Load your vehicle and deliver healthy groceries to homes of seniors and other homebound clients in Santa Clara or San Mateo County. You must be 18 years old to volunteer for this activity. WEBSITE

ELIGIBLE AGES: 14+

DPS Rescue is searching for new volunteers for our biweekly events in Palo Alto! We welcome volunteers of all experience levels and backgrounds, ages 14+, and offer community service credits/sign-offs if needed. Complete form on their WEBSITE.

Before you finalize your college list, make sure you and your parents are in sync about paying for college. Here are a few tips to help you and your parents have a productive discussion.

Why a “college money talk” is important

It’s important to get on the same page with your parents about what paying for college will look like for you and your family—and, if possible, to do so before you start applying to colleges.

You don’t want to waste time applying to (and falling in love with) colleges that are well beyond your family’s budget or will require you to take out more in loans than you can afford. Even if you think your family can pay for all your college expenses, it’s still a good idea to talk with them about their financial picture and their expectations, so there are no unpleasant surprises or disagreements when you receive your acceptances.

Having the “money talk” with your parents can help you work together as a family to find college funding solutions that work for everyone.

Where will money for college come from? Some questions to ask

According to Gerna Benz, a college funding consultant with Bay Area College Planners, the college money discussion should come down to a few key questions:

• How much can my parents afford and are willing to contribute to the cost of college each year?

• How much do my parents expect me to contribute to the cost of my college education?

• Do my parents expect me to take out student loans?

Understand the cost of college

After you have an idea of your parents’ ability and willingness to help pay for college and any conditions, limitations and expectations that might be attached, the next step is to begin to figure out what college might ultimately cost for you each year.

• Review costs at different schools. Start by looking up the Cost of Attendance (COA) for each college you’re considering using CollegeData’s college profiles, or on the college’s website. It’s important to understand all the costs associated with a college education. While tuition is a large part of the cost, there are other costs including books and supplies, transportation, housing and meals, and miscellaneous expenses.

• Consider all four years of college. “What college costs today is generally not what it’s going to cost for four years,” explains Jolly. “Costs can go up an average of 5% to 6% per year.” Some colleges offer a “tuition freeze”, which keeps tuition the same for all four years, but this doesn’t necessarily freeze all college costs. According to Jolly, ”Your meal plan goes up, your dorm fees go up, and you need to factor that in.”

Full article available here

1. Check your email for confirmation that your application has been submitted.

1. If you do not receive an email, log back into your application, and verify that you submitted it. Also, verify that you submitted an application for the correct school year. It should be for the year you will be in college.

2. After a few days, check your email for confirmation that your application has been processed.

1. If you do not receive an email, log back into your account, and check for any error messages.

2. For FAFSA filers, contact Federal Student Aid for questions about processing your application. For CADAA filers, contact CSAC for questions about processing your application.

See this document for full instructions about Next Steps. Copies available in College and Career Center.

• Students were given a FAFSA/CADAA Worksheet in their Social Studies Class. This is just as a guideline for what information you will need to have in order to complete the FAFSA/CADAA starting in December. (sorry for any confusion)

• The district will be sending out information about AB 132, that requires all public school districts and charter schools in California to confirm that all high school seniors have completed a FAFSA or CADAA, unless the student opts out

• If families do not want to complete the FAFSA/CADAA, you can go to the district's Financial Aid Resources webpage to complete an opt-out form (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page)

Sequoia Union High School District submitted your GPA to Cal Grant November 6, 2024

Make sure your Infinite Campus information (name and address) is correct to avoid matching problems. If something needs to be change, contact the counseling office

No Verification Form is needed AFTER submitting your FAFSA/Dream Application!

What is the Difference between Game Design and Game Development? From Gameplan

Game Development and Game Design are two critically important aspects of making a game that go hand in hand with each other. The creative skills of game design can involve writing engaging stories, forming interesting characters, creating rough level designs from concept art, describing and making core gameplay mechanics, and more.
The technical skills of a game developer, also known in the industry as a game programmer, include the knowledge and use of programming languages and game engines to implement the designer’s mechanics properly, adding functionality to an artist’s completed work that a player will experience.

Careers in Game Development and Game Design

Here are just a few of the many different positions you can find within the industry:

Gameplay designer: Every mechanic in the gameplay itself is thought of by the gameplay designers. They are responsible for the core gameplay experience - how fast your character is, how dangerous the enemies are and how you win the game are all factors that are decided and refined by the gameplay designers.

Gameplay programmer: Once the gameplay designers have devised an in-game mechanic, the gameplay programmer will use their technical expertise to see it function as intended.

AI Programmer: Non-player characters (known as NPCs) can be a vital element to many different kinds of video games. Whenever you see a computer controlled component try to beat you in a racing game, or an enemy try to take you down in a fighting game, that is an example of an artificial intelligence programmer’s work.

UX Designer: Short for user experience, a UX designer’s job is to make sure that a game is pleasant and easy to interact with.

QA tester: The primary role of a QA tester, or a Quality Assurance Tester, is to discover and thoroughly report any issues they experience whilst playing the game. They look to find bugs in the game and figure out vital information about them so that the development team can fix it. VFX Artist: VFX stands for visual effects. Unlike graphics programmers who bring the looks of a character to life, or make the world appear exactly as the game designers want, VFX artists work on the finer details.

Animator: Animator's primary role is to take the in-game assets created by the 2D and 3D modeling artists and bring them to life.

Here are two steps to consider in high school to prepare for a career in gaming :

1. Learn Programming

• Languages to Focus On: Start with languages commonly used in game development, such as C++, C#, and Python.

Free Resources: Girls Who Code Codecademy, freeCodeCamp, or Coursera to find beginner courses.

Goetz Bros. Sporting Goods is looking to hire part-time sales associates. Students usually work 6-10 hours a week, after school and on Saturdays. Sports experience is nice but not a must and no work experience is required. Tasks will include customer service, inventory management and assistance with custom decoration. For more information or to apply contact Brent Goetz, brent@goetzsports.com or 650-366-4082

ELIGIBLE GRADES/AGE: Juniors and Seniors

$17.00 hour Looking for students with good math and reading skills who are available to work approximately 6 - 8 hours per week on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Ideal part time job for high school or college students. Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

If interested email qualifications and resume to kumonsancarlos@gmail.com

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

Complete the 2024-2025 Meal Application

We want all families to complete this confidential meal application so that qualifying students can receive reduced cost bus passes, internet, prom tickets, grad night tickets, college application fees and IB testing registration. To complete the meal application, click here.

Needs to be completed every year!

If you missed the Grade Level 4YR College & IB Meeting on August 28th

The grade-level presentation in English and Spanish ( without the recording) and handouts are available on the Sequoia College and Career webpage.

Dec 8-14, 2024 ANNOUNCEMENTS: PCF Info Meeting FINANCIAL AID- Sequoia’s Cash for Colleges (Help with FAFSA/CAADA), Sticker Price v What you Pay GENERAL 4 YR: What to do after you’ve submitted your applications: Some Schools Require Self-Reported Academic Record, Add all Colleges to Naviance UC: Random LOR CSU: Fee Waivers PRIVATE/COMMON APP: Deferred What to do next

Dec 15-21, 2024 CSU: Changes or updates to a submitted application UC: Supplemental Applications From UC Counselor Bulletin COMMON APP: What is Early Decision 2 and Which Colleges Offer It? - From Maia Learning

Dec 22, 2024-Jan 11, 2025 CSU: Changes to Application UC: Supplemental App, Application Verification, Common App Transcripts and Mid Year Reports, FINANCIAL AID: Next Steps After Submitting your FA

SECOND SEMESTER

Jan 12-18, 2025 CAREER: Career in Radiology

Jan 19-25, 2025 Mid Year Reports & Transcript Info, FINANCIAL AID: WUE Tuition, Applying for Scholarship NOW

Jan 26- Feb 1, 2025 CAREER: Careers in Gaming