Senior College & Career Newsletter

Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career

How to reach us?

For general questions and inquiries please email

Ms Ignaitis: tignaitis@seq.org

and/or

Ms Yeager: tyeager@seq.org

Please do not use the link at the bottom of this Newsletter to contact us

UPCOMING EVENTS/DUE DATES:

Tuesdays 4-5 PM

If you need help applying to college, please come to College Club every Tuesday from 4-5.

If you have a sport or job after-school, please come see us in the College and Career Center to make other arrangements.

Our goal is to get something done every week and we hope to see you there!

If you have questions, please come to College and Career Center

If you missed the Grade Level 4YR College & IB Meeting on August 30th

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

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.

You are not officially registered for a college visit at Sequoia unless you follow the steps below. Putting a school on your “Colleges I’m Applying To” or “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list does not automatically register you for an upcoming college visit. Also, a college may email you saying they are looking forward to seeing you at Sequoia when they visit but that is not an official registration.

Gonzaga University

Mon November 6

8:30 AM

UCSB College of Engineering - Admissions & Selection
11/06/2023 03:00 PM
Online Event

UCSB Freshman Selection
11/06/2023 04:00 PM
Online Event

Tell YOUR Story! Culture and Identity in the UC Application
11/06/2023 05:00 PM
Online Event

UC Personal Insight Questions
11/07/2023 03:00 PM
Online Event

UC Application Workshop: Freshman Focus
11/09/2023 03:00 PM
Online Event

From UCSB Admissions: Our freshman admissions counselors are excited to share more about UC Santa Barbara with you, whether you're an applicant or prospective student. Join the Office of Admissions for presentations about student life, exploring UCSB's campus & community, and more. All sessions will end with live Q&A.

For all November dates, times and registrations: Click Here

Use these links and language found on each registration page to share our panel discussions:

• Nov. 7: Succeeding in College as a First-Generation Student

• Nov. 28: Preparing to Complete the FAFSA

Nov 16th

Cañada will be hosting a virtual Concurrent Enrollment workshop for SUHSD students on Thursday, Nov. 16th. Plan to attend this workshop if you are interested in signing up for a college class in the Spring.

Nov 17th

Drexel is offering a monthly series of online events designed to help guide students, families, and counselors through important steps of the college application process. Starting August 31st.

• Exploring Your Academic Interests - Nov 17

To register and get more information go to their website

Nov 19

Take your future in art and design above and beyond! Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges and universities. The event will be in San Francisco at California College of the Arts. For more information and registration, Click Here

Many schools require you to self-report your grades from your transcript into the Common App. After you’ve applied to those schools, make sure to:

• Create your portals

• Check that all portions of your part of the application were received

• Many schools will say that you need to submit your Self-Reported Academic Record to their system, even if you already did it on the Common App.

• Check each school and make sure it’s submitted.

• See the directions on the University of Oregon website here for an example.

1. Sometimes the approved UC/CSU names are not the same name as is on your transcript

• History IB HL1 is the junior year course

• IB History of Americas HL2 is the senior year.

• If you are in a two-year course, look for HL1 for junior year and HL 2 for senior year.

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2. Select Course Type Dropdown

• If a class gets IB or Honor status IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY appear when you add the name of the class. If you have to add the course type for CSU, ALWAYS choose – none.

3. World Studies 1-2 - no grade first term then add your second semester grade

• Both the quarter of WS 1 and Life Skills are not A-G eligible

4. NEVER - Choose - I do not see my class or add a course on your own that you took at SHS

What is EOP?

It is a great program that offers academic, financial and emotional support for low income students. It is like AVID at a CSU. They get priority registration, books bought for them, and individual tutoring to name a few.

How can apply for EOP?

After you submit a CSU application, you can apply for EOP on your CSUApply account. It is important to look TODAY at the deadlines for the schools you are applying to. A lot of CSU give priority to students who apply early, some have Nov 30th deadlines. Letters of recommendations are required (you have to ask a teacher or counselor and input their emails- THIS does not go through Naviance). There is an income requirement so please look at the EOP tab on your CSUMentor account.

It takes less than 15 minutes to check your courses are correct. Come in during lunch, before school, FLEX, or if you have a free period email Ignaitis (A-L) or Yeager (M-Z)

VIDEOS

California State University Application (CSU Apply):

• Part 1: How to Enter Sequoia High School (Especially if you took a dance class)

• Part 2: How to Enter High School Coursework Section: Basic

• Part 3: How to Enter High School Coursework Section: Summer School and D/F grades

• Part 4: How to Enter High School Coursework Section: Adding 8th Grade Foreign Language and/or Math

• Part 5: How to Check your Coursework in A-G Matching

Applicants can use the first additional comments box, following the “Academic History” section, to explain their course selection decisions, a circumstance that prevented the student from taking more rigorous courses, gaps in education, or a situation that affected their grades.

UC Workshop at Sequoia

Question: If a student takes courses at a community college and does not transfer the credits earned to her high school transcript, are those courses and grades included in the GPA calculation? The student is wondering if she should put the college courses she took on her high school transcript to boost her GPA.

Response: UC does not require college courses to be posted to the high school transcript. If a student completes college courses, they must report them as college courses on the UC application in the College portion of the Academic History section. Only UC-transferable college courses worth a minimum of 3 semester or 4 quarter units (each) and which clearly fall within the A-G subject areas should be reported. College courses completed in 10th and 11th grades, including the summers following 9th, 10th and 11th grades, will be included in the GPA calculation, regardless of whether they are included on the high school transcript. Note: even if the high school posts college courses to their own transcript, students who are offered admission to UC will be required to submit official college transcripts for all college coursework attempted. College courses outside A-G areas can be reported in the Activities and Awards section under “additional coursework.”

The UC Application is now open for the Fall 2024

Students can submit the application between Oct 1-Nov 30 2023

Sign-up for flex sessions to get support completing your application.

Every UC has great information and tips on completing the application - Check out UCSB page:

We offer helpful webinars on the UC application and Personal Insight Questions for both high school and transfer applicants. Visit our Virtual Admissions Events page for more information. Our UC Application Tutorial YouTube playlist also offers a step-by-step guide to each section of the UC application. We even have the UC Application Tutorial in Spanish!

Evaluation for California Residency

The UC Application will ask multiple questions about whether you attended and will graduate from a California high school. Additionally, you will be asked “Do you want to be evaluated for California residency for tuition purposes?” ANSWER YES TO THIS QUESTION IF YOU DON’T WANT TO PAY OUT OF STATE TUITION.

SSID # (State ID)

When the UC Application asks for SSID# they are asking for your State ID from the top left of your transcript.

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, and teachers the colleges you are not applying (one email to all)

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.

REMEMBER

You submit your documents INDEPENDENTLY of your counselor and teachers– when you are ready to submit an application you do not have to wait for the school!

AND

If a college receives documents from the school and you decided not to apply there, no action is needed! They only start the process when they receive an application.

For colleges that allow “Other Recommenders” you must do those requests in the Common Application, they do not go through Naviance. Other Recommenders can include a coach, community member, etc.

For the Education – Grades Section of the Common Application

• Class Rank Reporting – Do not rank

• Graduating Class Size – 509

• GPA Scale – 4

• GPA Weighting – Weighted

• Guidance FAX – (650) 306-8893

• Graduation Date – June 7, 2024

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

Updated scholarship list for NOVEMBER deadlines is available on the College and Career page on the school website for all grades or in the outside bin at the College and Career Center

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: Nov. 8

Good Tidings Foundation encourages and supports the growth of marginalized children in the Bay Area by creating spaces for athletics, artistic activities, education, and wonder.

Our purpose is to provide opportunities that otherwise would be unavailable to kids regardless of their financial status, ethnic origin, or religion. Our scholarships award high school seniors based on the greatest service and financial need. Go here to find out more.

Due: Nov 13th

Honors Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology.

Due: November 14th

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2023. Our Redwood City Lodge will award 10 students with $1,500.

MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:

• Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.

• Male and female students compete separately.

Students choose Redwood City Elks Lodge #1991 as their sponsoring Lodge. Our Redwood

City Lodge will send our best six students to the Bay District competition with the opportunity to

go to the state and Grand Lodge finals

Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS.

The application deadline this year is November 14th.

DUE: Nov 15th

Eligible Age: 14 Yrs or older

1) In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship. Please write your answer below.

2) Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page at facebook.com/myscholarships. Note we will only read the answers provided by people that have "Liked" our page.

To Apply CLICK HERE

DUE: Nov 16th

Criteria:

• Family Income up to 95K

• Academic ability and achievement: Strong academic record, academic awards and honors, and substantive assessments by educators providing confidential recommendations. We also look at:

• GPA (minimum of 3.5, unweighted)

• participation in available advanced courses

• commitment to learning

• intellectual curiosity

• Leadership: Considered a positive role model, takes initiative, and contributes meaningful service efforts to a community or social issue.

For more information, CLICK HERE

DUE: Nov 30th

ELIGIBLE GRADE: 12th

Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize students who share Dr. Andrade’s commitment to servant servant leadership. For students planning to enroll in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories

DUE: Nov 30th

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the requirements below. Please read the requirements carefully to ensure you meet eligibility before applying.

• Must be a current high school or college student.
• Must be a woman.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
• All GPAs will be considered.
• All majors are encouraged to apply.

To apply, you will need to write a 250-400 word essay about the following: Tell us about one technology (new or old) that inspires you about the way in which technology can make the world a better place. APPLY

Grades: 10-12th

MONTHLY

Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for college. The sooner you start and the more steps you complete, the more chances you’ll have to win. Go here to learn more.

Due: Nov 12th

This year’s theme: I am hopeful because…

Enter your artwork and reflect about its meaning to you in one of six categories.

1. Dance Choreography

2. Film Production

3. Literature

4. Music Composition

5. Photography

6. Visual Arts

7. Special Artist Division

All entries will be recognized for their artistic achievement. Participation itself is a meaningful contribution to the Sequoia community! First-place finishers in each category enter the district competition, district winners move on to the state competition, and state winners move on to compete nationally.

Be sure to review the rules and category information on the Reflections page of the PTSA website.

DUE: Nov 15

Eligibility Grades: 10-12th Grade

Focus of the work is Photojournalism. Foundation will select 4 high school students for video work and 1 for still photography. For more information and details go to their website

Must be a US Citizen.

The South County Teen Leadership Council run through the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League offers high school students a free program that provides mentoring, travel conferences, field trips, leadership and organizes community service projects.

Weekly meetings are from 4-6pm in Redwood City

If you are interested, email, call or text Mason Lok

650 474-1394 mlok@smcgov.org

Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

Can Apply All Year

All Grades

Rhizome, a nonprofit organization built by and for students, is offering a community service, leadership, and civic engagement opportunity through their Civic Service Fellowship. Their website includes info on how the Fellowship boosts mental health determinants, leadership skills, and community connectedness while making an impact and receiving service hours. Check it out if you’re interested in civics, service leadership, or learning how to make a genuine impact.

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

November 7

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)

What is an FSA ID?

It is a username and password combination that allows you to sign your FAFSA form electronically. Your FSA ID also can be used to access the myStudentAid app, sign loan contracts, and access certain information online.

Why do I need one, if I haven’t started the FAFSA Application?

Getting it ahead of time and using it to begin your FAFSA form on fafsa.gov or on the myStudentAid mobile app cuts down on errors and delays.

Does my parent(s)/Guardian(s) need to get one too?

YES! If you’re a dependent student, one of your parents whose information is reported on the FAFSA form will also need an FSA ID so that he or she can sign your application electronically.

(It is ok if your parents/guardians do not have SSN but they have to wait until December)

Where do I go to get an FSA ID?

Get started here!

Need help

Watch this six minute video from the Department of Education on how to create a FSA ID account

Video para ayudar a crear una FSA ID en español

There are many changes coming to the 2024-2025 FAFSA this year, namely that it will not be available in October, as it has in previous years. The most up-to-date information that we have from Federal Student Aid states that the FAFSA will open in December 2023 — however, the FAFSA Simplification Act states that it can be open no later than January 1, 2024.

California Student Aid Commission has also extended the priority deadline for the Cal Grant to April 2.

More information to come next month

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Working under the guidance of licensed veterinarians, these professionals conduct procedures like X-rays, blood counts, and urinalysis to diagnose animal illnesses and injuries. Veterinary technologists and technicians also assist with surgical procedures, administering anesthesia and monitoring the animal's condition. Technicians usually work in private practices, while technologists typically focus on laboratory research.

Home Health and Personal Care Aides

These professionals help older adults and disabled individuals perform daily tasks like bathing, buying groceries, and washing their clothes. While personal care aides are limited to nonmedical tasks, home health aides can check a client's vitals and give them medication as directed by nurses or other healthcare practitioners.

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists patrol residential and public outdoor areas to look for potential hazards, including human-made and naturally occurring wildfire risks. These professionals report conditions back to their central command, preparing to address the hazards as necessary. The majority of inspectors and preventionists work for government agencies at the local and state levels.

Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory therapists support patients with emphysema and asthma, as well as infants whose lungs have not fully developed. They can also work as part of an emergency care team, treating people suffering from shock and heart attacks. Respiratory therapists collaborate with doctors to develop treatment plans, which can include treatments like aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy.

Animal Caretakers

Animal caretakers water, feed, bathe, groom, and exercise pets and nonfarm animals. They also perform routine checkups, looking for signs of illness or injury and recording the information on detailed reports. About a quarter of animal caretakers are self-employed, with the remaining professionals working for pet stores, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and zoos.

To see more jobs, go here.

ELIGIBLE Minimum Age: 16yrs

Make an impact on youth in our community by leading youth in various activities Assist in helping students excel in school by providing them with academic support Participate and create recreational enrichment activities that help generate a positive social environment for youth Develop professionally and enhance your leadership skills Gain experience in youth development and education

For more information

Must have license and be able to drive others.

We're looking for an after-school driver to pick up our 2 kids, firstly from Orion Elementary, and then Nesbit Elementary school, and then drop them off at home in the Hallmark neighborhood of Belmont. It'd be about an hour everyday, with first pickup at 2:40pm at Orion, except Thursday's pickup at 1:40pm. Contact angelabunner@gmail.com / 408-368-9943. If you want more hours and $, we're happy to have you help do writing homework help too! Thanks for your help!

Ages: 16 and older

City of San Carlos Parks and Recreation Department. is looking for part-time recreation leaders to oversee gym rentals and sporting events.

Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

Flexible hours, Free Meals, Gain Work Experience

$21.00 hour

Apply at In-N-Out.com or

Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

Footsteps Child Care, located in Belmont and Redwood Shores, is a not for profit organization that has been operating for almost 30 years. Next school year we will be providing after school programming for a large group of underserved students, TK to sixth grades and need to hire around 30 additional staff members. You must be either 18 years old or a high school graduate to work for us.

Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

16 years and older

Will be here on campus Monday August 28th at lunch.

Super Soccer Stars is currently looking for Part-Time assistant and Lead Coaches in the Bay Area for their Fall season (Paid training available starting immediately).Current Openings: https://apply.workable.com/super-soccer-stars/j/52A1133161/

Minimum Age Requirement: 16yrs

Part-time work is available teaching group Piano Classes and Ukulele 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

Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

No Experience required, Entry level

Paid Minimum Wage

Looking for students with good math and reading skills who are available to work Tuesday and Fridays 3-7pm. If interested email at lihueiw@yahoo.com or text at 650-799-4099

Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center

Minimum Age Requirement: 16yrs

Duties: Filing, Telephones, Giving Appointments etc.

Timings: After School and Weekends

Contact: Walk-in Siva Cherukuri DDS 198 Arch St Redwood City (Across the street from Sequoia HS) or email: sivasch@hotmail.com

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

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

Oct 29-Nov 4, 2023 FINANCIAL AID: Changes to the FAFSA, GENERAL 4 Yr: Deadline to Turn in SR/LOR Form to Counselor, COMMON APP: Worried About Your Documents Being Sent on Time

Oct 22-28, 2023 CSU INFORMATION: Why is my A-G gpa Different on My Transcript and CSUapply Account? UC INFORMATION: Maximizing Space on Your Application

Oct 15-21, 2023 GENERAL 4YR: Getting Help FINANCIAL AID: Paying for College is a Family Affair

Oct 8-14, 2023 GENERAL 4YR: Does Submitting My Application Earlier Than The Due Date Give Me an Advantage? Depends on the Type of College FINANCIAL AID: Create a FSA ID

Oct 1-7, 2023 GENERAL 4YR: Research College Majors CSU: Application is NOW OPEN! CAREER: Careers in Engineering

Sept 24 -30, 2023 Updated Only Due to Off Campus Weeklong Conference

Sept 17-23, 2023 GENERAL FOUR YEAR INFO: Transcript Request Info, COMMON APP: Sequoia School Info for Education Tab, CAREER: Public Service Careers that Will Pay for Your College Degree

Sept 10-16, 2023 GENERAL 4YR Do you need the SR/LOR Form?, FINANCIAL AID: Changes to FAFSA/CAADA and FSA ID

Sept 3-9, 2023 GENERAL FOUR YEAR COLLEGE: Updating your resume with reflection CAREER: Careers in the Military

Aug 27-Sept 2, 2023 CSF, How and Why to Sign Up for a College Visit

August 20-26, 2023