Sequoia College & Career Newsletter
Week of November 15 - 21, 2020
Welcome Students & Families
Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career
How to reach us?
For general questions and inquiries please email us at sequoiaccc@seq.org
Student Appointments:
Ms. Ignaitis, All HCA and Study Skills Students and Last names A-L
Ms. Rocha, All DAA and ELD Students and Last names M-Z
Important Dates and Deadlines
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 26th - PSAT for Juniors (see content below)
DUE DATES
Nov 20 - LegiSchool Project 2020-2021 Essay Contest deadline
Nov 27 - The Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize deadline
Sequoia High School Virtual College Visits
Note: If you are having trouble registering on Naviance email nrocha@seq.org or tignaitis@seq.org for link
Mon Nov 16
3:00 PM
Districtwide Virtual College Visits
All students are invited to attend Districtwide college informational meetings.
For a complete list and zoom links click here.
Virtual College Events (Information Sessions)
UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture - Interested in Studying VPA - Learn about the Portfolio Process
Multiple Dates-Nov
Presentation on UCLA Arts undergraduate admissions, portfolio and audition requirements, academics, and student life. Click here to learn more and register
Menlo College
Nov 9-16th
Menlo will be hosting virtual information Q&A sessions regarding our academic programs including Marketing, Real Estate, International Management, Entrepreneurship, and Business Analytics. Visit www.menlo.edu/admissions-events to learn more and register.
Yale Virtual Sessions for Students in California
The Yale Admissions Office will be hosting online virtual events throughout the fall of 2020. Preregistration for all events is required. Click here to learn more and register
PSAT Information
At this time, Sequoia is planning on administering the PSAT to all juniors on January 26th.
The final decision will be made according to health and safety guidelines by the county, district and our administration closer to the deadline.
The results PSAT helps you prepare for the SAT which is usually recommended to take in the Spring of your junior year and again at the beginning of your senior year. Juniors also can use their results from their sophomore year on College Board/Khan Academy to practice.
If you are interested in preparing for the PSAT, there are Student Study Guides available at the front lobby at Sequoia.
Covid19 has changed the college requirements for this year’s seniors but the Class of 2022 is still undecided by most colleges. When the College Center finds out more information, you will be updated.
What is the FAFSA?
Before each year of college, students apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Your college will use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid which can include grants and scholarships (FREE money!).
Financial aid is made up of grants, scholarships/merit aid, and should not include any student loans. The reason is a student loan needs to be paid back, so it is not be held on the same footing as grants and scholarships, which do not need to paid back. The grants can be any combination of federal, state, and institutional aid. Scholarships in this case (at least while estimating your net price) would be a scholarship from the college.
The LegiSchool Project 2020-2021 Essay Contest
The submission deadline is on November 20, 2020.
PROMPT: The year 2020 brought a lot of uncertainty, change and gave us new perspectives on how we live our daily lives. What are your thoughts on how California responded to different crises this year? Did 2020 change your priorities in state issues? What policies do you think are the most beneficial to California and why? Did 2020 change your opinion on certain policy areas? If so, which ones?
Submitted essays must be 2 pages, typed, 12 point font, double spaced. Open to currently enrolled 11th and 12th-grade students in California. Please fill out the form below to submit your entry.
https://csus.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xR7ySJ9zJnpPg1
The Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize
The submission deadline is November 27, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
This contest recognizes outstanding work by student writers in the 11th grade in the U.S. or abroad. Please click the link below to fill out the contest entry form.
https://arts.princeton.edu/about/opportunities/high-school-contests/poetry-contest/
Interested in a San Carlos Skate Park? Get Involved in Your Community
Members of the San Carlos Youth Advisory Council are looking into the possibility of creating a skate park in San Carlos. Right now, we are focusing on a pilot project, which we will observe over a 6-month period. We would love to get your opinion on the matter.
If you or anyone you know is interested in seeing this project come to life, please fill out our survey form: https://forms.gle/Uhu7w8mWZprXKed89
Interested in Becoming a Pilot? Must be 16 yrs
The Upwind Scholarship Program at the San Carlos Flight Center is an opportunity for high school students (juniors are preferred) to earn their private pilot or helicopter pilot certificates over the summer break! In 2021 the Upwind Foundation will award scholarships for both airplane and helicopter training. They are trying to set up a virtual information session.
If interested, please complete the short interest form and the College and Career Center will get back.
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.
Informational Sessions: Nov 18 and 20th
Click Here to sign up for a 30 minute informational session
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking to earn some extra money this holiday season? Spend your holidays with great design and a 30% discount (that should come in handy for gifts).
Crate & Barrel at Stanford Shopping Center is currently building their holiday team. Sales ~ Stockroom ~ Merchandising ~ Customer Service
Flexible hours. Day shifts & Evening shifts. Weekend availability is important.
Please fill out an application online.
https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/?st=Jobs
Location: Palo Alto
Put my name down as a referral. (John Durkin)
Please fill out the online application. 16 years old with a work permit is the minimum age.
It’s a fun place to work. If hired, you enjoy a nice 30% off employee discount.
Please ask if you have any questions. Please send an email to johnfdurkin@yahoo.com for more details.
OTHER VIRTUAL EVENTS
All students are welcomed to join Ms. Judy from the Teen Resource Center (TRC) for 15 minutes of Mindfulness on Wednesdays! Practice breathing exercises and guided visualizations!
When: Every Wednesday
- Time: 12pm until 12:15pm
- Zoom Link: https://seq-org.zoom.us/j/92956681963
How To Videos for students now on our website!
All Newsletters Available Online!
Oct 25-31 Newsletter
General 4 Year - State ID - Where is it located?
Private - Worried About School Documents Being Sent On-Time?
UC/CSU - How to put in courses - Common Mistakes to Avoid
CSU- Adding Courses How to Videos and IB Exams Help
Financial Aid - Missed Financial Aid night? Recording available, CCS Profile, Middle Class Scholarship and FAFSA General Information
Student Opportunities - YAB
Scholarship - Elks Most Valuable Scholar and How to Request a Transcript for a College
Nov 1-7, 2020
General 4 Year - Listing IB Exams
UC -From UC Bulletin, Reasons to Apply Early and Entering IB Exams
CSU - UC -Common UC & CSU Mistakes:
CSU - How to add courses into CSUApply
Student Opportunities - Sequoia High School PTSA: 2020-2021 Reflections Information
Scholarship - Elks Most Valuable Scholar and How to Request a Transcript for a Scholarship
Nov 8-14, 2020
Virtual College Visits and Events
Financial Aid - Adding More than Ten Colleges on FAFSA and Dream Application
General 4 Year - Requesting Transcript Reminders
Private - Adding Colleges AFTER you Submit your Form to your Counselor
UC -From UC Bulletin, Reasons to Apply Early and Entering IB Exams
CSU - What is EOP
Community College - Promise Scholarship
Student Opportunities -Participate in San Carlos City Government - Skate Park, Job Openings at Crate N Barrel
JUNIORS - PSAT Information