College & Career Newsletter
Week of August 28- September 3, 2022
Welcome Students & Families
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
College Visits at Sequoia Start This Week! (see below)
Important Dates and Deadlines
UPCOMING EVENTS/DUE DATES:
Aug 30 - First College Visit at Sequoia!
Sept 8 - Junior Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting
Sept 15 - Sophomore Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting
Sept 29 - Freshman Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting
Oct 5th - College Day (9th grade only)
Oct 12th- PSAT (11th grade only)
College Day Permission Slips
All ninth grade students attending College Day on October 5th need to submit a permission slip to their English teacher. Extra copies of the permission slip outside the College & Career Center (Room 115).
Complete the 2022-2023 Meal Application
Annual Grade Level IB/4 Year College Bound Meetings
Junior: Thursday, September 8th
Sophomore: Thursday, September 15th
Freshman: Thursday, September 29th
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. McCahon (IB Coordinator) 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:
On Zoom from 6pm -730pm in English
Presented separately for Spanish speaking parents/guardians at 7:00pm
Recorded and posted on the SHS College and Career website
Links will be available on the SHS Calendar and in the Weekly Newsletter
Zoom links are below and on the Sequoia Homepage Calendar.
College Visits and Beyond and How to Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia Signing Up for a College Visit at Sequoia High – READ CAREFULLY
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 “College” 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, permission to leave their class during the time listed on Naviance. IF OK, go to Step 3.
*STEP 3: EITHER PRINT YOUR CONFIRMATION PAGE from your Naviance account
*STEP 4: Have your teacher SIGN THE Confirmation Page or a your pass BEFORE YOU LEAVE CLASS. If you do not a have a signed pass, you will not be admitted.
*You can also show it to your teacher on your phone and have a teacher sign a piece of scratch paper if 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 visit
How To Video - Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia
Sequoia High School College Visits
Naviance is currently displaying the incorrect (AM or PM) on the College Visit list - once you register, you can see the correct (AM or PM)
Washington State University
Tue Aug 30, 8:30 AM
University of Utah
Tue Aug 30, 11:30 AM
Boston University
Fri Sept 2, 10:00 AM
Whitman College
Fri Sept 9, 8:30 AM
Lehigh University
Fri Sept 9, 2022, 11:00 AM
University of British Columbia
Tue Sept 13, 8:00 AM
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Tue Sept 13, 2:00 PM
Binghamton University
Wed Sept 14, 7:30 AM
Loyola Marymount University
Wed Sept 14, 8:00 AM
The American University of Paris
Wed Sept 14, 8:30 AM
American University
Wed Sept 14, 9:30 AM
Sarah Lawrence College
Wed Sept 14, 10:00 AM
University of Colorado Boulder
Wed Sept 14, 11:15 AM
OTHER COLLEGE EVENTS
“8 of the Best Colleges” Small Liberal Arts Colleges
Sept 12th or 13th
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.
To register and for more information.
A great opportunity to learn about small liberal arts colleges!
COLLEGE TIP OF THE WEEK
Do’s and Don’ts For High School Juniors by CollegeData.com
DON’T: Take it Easy - Challenge Yourself
DO: Attend College Fairs
DON’T: Ignore the PSAT, SAT, or ACT
DON’T: Avoid Your Counselor and Teachers - They could be writing your Letters of Rec
DO: Get Involved - Quality over quantity
DON’T: Wait to Plan Your Summer - To meet summer program deadlines
DO: Have a “Money Talk” With Your Parents - Make financial fit part of your research
DO: Start a College Resume - Update your Naviance resume
DON’T: Put Off College Research
Careers for Art Majors: Four jobs people are doing with their degrees
Art Therapy – Work with children and adults with disabilities and/or have gone through a traumatic experience. “Art therapy is a way for people to express emotions when they don’t have the word”
EDUCATION: Master of Science, Major – Art Therapy
Graphic Designer – Companies either hirer their own or contract one to design everything from websites to emails
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Exhibit Designer – Designing and maintaining exhibits. Industrial designers develop the concepts for manufactured goods for everyday use.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design
Video Game Art Director – Work with game writers and designer to create 2D and 3D visual concepts
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration and Graphic Design
I Can Afford College - Website Resource
The “I Can Afford College” campaign is a statewide, financial aid awareness initiative sponsored by the California Community Colleges. The campaign got its start back in 2004 shortly after enrollment fees were increased. The governor and the state legislature wanted to make sure Californians knew how to make college affordable, so they set aside money to create an awareness campaign about financial aid. The site offers information about Grants, Loans, Scholarships and more!
Project Read - Redwood City Library Volunteer Opportunity
Project Read has some upcoming training for teens who would like to volunteer on September 13 and November 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)
Youth Advisory Board: Teen Resource Center
Wellness Peer Advocates: Teen Resource Center
FREE ONLINE art classes at Foothill College
Interested in Studying Space Science? Scholarship for Juniors and Seniors Facing Financial Hardship and/or Challenging Cultural Circumstances
Application Due: Sept 15th
Applications are open for the The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Inspiration Scholarship. The scholarship hopes to inspire students to explore space biology.
Application LinkGirls 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
CONTESTS
Menlo Country Club is Looking for Servers and Bussers
BENEFITS Competitive Wages Complimentary Meals While on Duty Flexible Scheduling Hospitality Training Fun, Family-Oriented Work Environment Golf Privileges (in accordance with the club’s policies) Holiday Bonus Potential
HOW TO APPLY Please submit your current resume and a cover letter explaining your interest to James Shafer, Clubhouse Manager, at JShafer@menlocc.com
Studio Host for San Carlos Yoga Studio
Must Be 16yrs old
Yoga Health Center in downtown San Carlos at 677 Laurel Street ia a community-based culture and are seeking a studio host that is a customer service pro with great energy to help our studio soar and provide students with a phenomenal experience.
Part time, minimum of 8-hours / wk
Salary: From $17.00 per hour
If interested, can apply by calling or texting 650-209-0703 or sending an email to mila@yogahealthcenter.com
(Flier with more information in College and Career Center)
Hummingbird Music School is looking for talented high school musicians to join our team of Music Teachers!
Part-time work is available teaching private lessons (in all instruments) in-person or online and teaching group Piano Classes or group Ukulele Classes at local San Carlos Redwood City and Menlo Park elementary schools. Pay is $45/hour for private lessons and $60/hour for group classes. Please apply online at http://hummingbirdmusicschool.com/about
(Flier with more information in College and Career Center)