College & Career Newsletter
Week of January 8- 14, 2023
Welcome Students & Families
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
Important Dates and Deadlines
UPCOMING EVENTS/DUE DATES:
Jan 12th- PSAT Results and Standardized Testing Information Meeting 7-8pm on Zoom
March 22nd- Sequoia SAT School Day (must pre register)
PSAT Results Explained and Updates on Standardized Test Meeting THIS Thursday Understanding the PSAT Result and Next Steps for Standardized Testing”
Meeting from 7-8pm Zoom
There will be a PSAT Informational meeting–January 12th .
Meeting will go over how to interpret and use the results to prepare for the SAT or ACT.
IF you have questions about the SAT or ACT including; When or how to sign up? Which ones should I take? Come to this meeting and we will answer ALL your questions.
We get a lot of the same questions over and over and it is more efficient to answer questions for all.
IF you can’t attend the meeting, the information will be posted on the College and Career page of the Sequoia High School website.
Zoom Link
Spanish Meeting ID: 929 7370 4386 Or
English Meeting ID: 975 5023 9465 Passcode: 354827
Complete the 2022-2023 Meal Application
IF YOU WANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR College Applications Fee Waivers from College Board next year, you need to complete this form and qualify.
Working to make up classes?
If you are working on making up classes (D/F grades) for graduation and/or A-G requirements through our online credit recovery program, Edgenuity please know that the lab with Mr. Calles is now open for the 2022-23 school year.
If you are not sure if you need to make-up classes please contact your assigned counselor.
Edgenuity Teacher: Mr. Calles, jcalles@seq.org
Where: Room 210Edgenuity Teacher: Mr. Calles, jcalles@seq.org
Where: Room 210
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 4pm-6pm
PSAT - Getting Your Online Scores
Students who took the PSAT in October should have received an email from the College Board on how to view your scores online.
Please watch the short video on how to access your scores (it goes over possible login issues)
You do not want to create multiple accounts. If you are an 11th grader, there is a good chance you already have an account
Basic Instructions to Get to Student Scores
Go to studentscores.collegeboard.org
Either create an online account or sign in to your College Board account
"Understanding the PSAT Result and Next Steps for Standardized Testing”
There will be a PSAT Informational meeting–January 12th from 7-8pm on Zoom.
Meeting will go over how to interpret and use the results to prepare for the SAT or ACT.
IF you have questions about the SAT or ACT including; When or how to sign up? Which ones should I take? Come to this meeting and we will answer ALL your questions.
We get a lot of the same questions over and over and it is more efficient to answer questions for all. IF you can’t attend the meeting, the information will be posted on the College and Career page of the Sequoia High School website.
SAT School Day at Sequoia
If you have questions, please attend Testing Meeting this Thursday!
Reflect on Who You Are as an Applicant While Updating Your Naviance Resume
While your transcripts are the most important admission factor for the majority of colleges, a lot look at factors beyond the classroom. If you are thinking about applying to a private or UC, they have areas to include activities like extracurriculars, community service, and work.
Every semester it is a good idea to update your Naviance resume as a way to keep organize and assess your goals.
Keep organized by entering all of your activities and accomplishments in your Naviance Resume.
Super Important Step: Write a reflection of the activity in the DESCRIPTION BOX
Include:
Why do you do this activity/What do you get from this activity?
What did you learn from this activity?
Are you making an impact in school or in your community? (use concrete examples- fundraised 300.00 instead of just “fundraised)
THEN
After you enter in all of your information, reflect on how these activities/awards will help you reach your long-term goals.
Small actions, over the course of time, are evidence of your commitment and responsibility to what you care about.
Does your resume include community service?
If you are thinking about applying for scholarships as a senior, a lot of the local scholarships are based on a sustained community service activity. It is not about collecting hours but showing you are committed to the program of your choice.
Ninth Graders: We will go over the Naviance resume in your Ethnic Studies class in the coming months.
Tenth Graders: If you missed the presentation last year, go to the How To Videos on Sequoia's website for directions
Bezos Scholars Program (11th grade only)
Due: Jan 12, 2023
Healthy Cities Tutoring is Recruiting Volunteers
Become a Healthy Cities Tutor and join our community of volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to a public school student to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning, and self-esteem. Tutoring sessions are held in-person, once a week for 45 minutes to an hour, on school campus or at a public library.
For 25 years Healthy Cities Tutoring has provided tutoring services to thousands of students in need. Following two years of pandemic, students are falling further and further behind in school. We need volunteers more than ever!!!!!
We hope you or someone you know will get involved in this rewarding volunteer experience.
No tutoring experience required, we can provide training. 8th grade and high school students are welcome to tutor with us. Students can receive community service hours, and use the experience for resume building and college applications.
Adult tutors are always welcome!!!
It only takes one hour a week to make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Please check out our website for the volunteer application https://healthycities.site/
Or contact Janelle Gibson, HCT Program Coordinator at 415-793-1064 or Janelle@healthycitiestutoring.org
Bank of America Student Leaders Program (for 11th/12th graders)
Application Due: January 13th
Do you have a Passion For Improving your Community?
Free Program that Connects Leadership to Employment
Gain Practical Work and Life Experiences
OVERVIEW: The B of A Student Leader Program is a summer 8-week paid internship with a nonprofit organization selected by the bank. It is designed to help students develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience. Also a week-long all-expense paid student leadership summit in Washington DC to introduce students to civic, social and business leadership.
Stanford Science Technology and Reconstructive Surgery (STaRS) Internship Program
Due: Jan 31st
Interested in Working with Rescue Dogs?
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. Doggie Protective Services
Volunteer Tutoring at Siena Youth Center
10th and 11th Graders - Need Help with the College Process? FUTURE GRADS Can Help!
Complete the interest form below or contact them for more information.
NEW UPDATED SCHOLARSHIP AND CONTEST LIST AVAILABLE
While most are for seniors, it is a good practice to see what is available each month
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Due: Jan 13, 2023
“Speak and Lead with Pride” Course for HS Asian Americans
Due: Jan 14, 2023
Want to improve your leadership and public speaking skills?
The San Mateo County of OCA is accepting applications for “Speak, and Lead with Pride” program, a hands-on course designed to teach the art of public speaking and leadership skills to high school students who identify as Asian-American. It is a six week course, for six Saturdays from 10:00AM to 12:00PM in the Foster City Recreation Center free of charge. The course concludes with a speech competition for a $500 cash prize. For more information and the application, visit http://www.ocasanmateo.org/youth/speakandlead/speakandlead.php
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest
Due: Jan 27th
Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholarship
Due: Jan 29th
The Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholarship program provides 20 youth with $2,000 each. Scholars are selected for financial and personal need, and all Scholars demonstrate a clear desire to succeed. The program is open to Jobs for Youth Members ages 16-21 who reside in San Mateo County. Applicants must be at least a junior in high school and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Go here to apply.Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Due: Jan 31st
Submit Your Writing to DePaul’s Blue Book: Best American High School Writing 2022
Deadline: Jan 31st
Best American High School Writing is a one-of-its-kind annual anthology featuring the best writing from high school students from across the United States. The collection is both a digital and print anthology.
Each year, the Blue Book features outstanding student work from high school literary magazines (poetry, fiction and essays), school newspapers (narrative journalism, profiles and feature writing), and new media (digital stories, narrative videos, podcasts and other forms of audio storytelling). We also feature a special section each year—for 2022, the section is “Defining a New Generation.” We encourage and include Spanish-language pieces in all of the above categories.
Submit student work via DePaul’s Blue Book Submissions.
Being selected to this national anthology would certainly enhance any student’s college applications. I hope it will also inspire selected students to continue to pursue writing in college.
Girls That Code - Online Activities
They “release activities bi-weekly— some online, some offline, of varying levels of difficulty. Each activity features a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology.” Click here for more information
Volunteer Opportunity with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is in need of volunteers, 16 years old and older, to help at our construction site in Daly City. If you are curious about Habitat and how you can get involved, we are holding informational sessions to provide a glimpse of our work. In these sessions, you can also expect to hear about the Covid-19 protocols currently in place to ensure the safety of volunteers.
Click Here for more information on how to volunteer
Foley Electric Needs Warehouse Workers
Over the last two decades Foley Electric Inc has hired several of your high school students to help run our warehouse. Several of these men have gone on to become field electricians. I am once again looking to hire one or two of your student's part time after their school day is completed. Our hourly wage is $17 an hour. Work schedule is very flexible. Looking for hardworking mechanically inclined students.
Please contact John Philpott 650-369-2878
Front Office Assistant (P/T)(Bilingual Spanish) Needed
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
Lifeguard and Swim Instructors at YMCA
Lifeguard and swim instructor positions available at our local YMCA. Min age 15 for lifeguard and 16 for swim instructors. Pay starts at $20/hour. Apply by scanning QR on the flyers or go here: ymcasv.org/jobs and apply to the appropriate YMCA.
Learningtech.org looking for part-time Administrative Aide
Learningtech.org in San Carlos has an opening for a part-time Administrative Aide, 6-8 hours/week. Pay starts at $15/hr. Come by the College and Career Center to get application information.
Hummingbird Music School is looking for fun and talented high school musicians to join our team of Music Teachers!
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
Mathnasium of Redwood City, a Math-Only Learning Center
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. Our starting salaries are $15.50 - $19.00, depending on what level of math the instructors can teach.
Chick-Fil-A Redwood City
Find a culture that is unique. Serve with a team that cares. Whether you’re first job or the next step in your career, Chick-fil-A provides a positive environment for hardworking individuals to thrive.
KJ’s Cafe is Hiring Baristas @ Kaiser Medical Office Building in RWC
3pm-6:00pm Mon-Friday
NO WEEKEND OR EVENING WORK REQUIRED.
WE WILL WORK AROUND YOUR SCHOOL SCHEDULE.
IF YOU ENJOY/HAVE:
Experience with customer service,
Genuine warmth for others,
Learn quickly,
Thrive in collaborative environments,
Value earnest hard work,
Enjoy/love being part of a team… We are looking for you!!!
Formal resume not required. Barista experience strongly preferred but happy to train the right person. Full or Part Time, Salary: $17.00- $20.00 + tips which average approx $5-6 per hour.
E-Mail:katherine@kjscafe.com
Cell: (650) 464-3111
Stanford University Residential & Dining Enterprises Food Service Positions
A lot of Sequoia Students work here!