Sequoia College & Career Newsletter
Week of January 9-15, 2022
Welcome Students & Families
Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career
For general questions and inquiries please email tignaitis@seq.org
STUDENTS:
If you want to meet individually, come into the College and Career Center to make an appointment in person,
If you have a question, please come into the College and Career Center and ask in person or email..
Student Athlete NCAA Eligibility Webinar
Jan 11th
From NCAA Eligibility Center
Encourage your student-athletes to join the NCAA Eligibility Center on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time for our webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families. Students will learn about the latest initial-eligibility news, requirements they must meet to be ready when they get to campus, and the best resources for them as they pursue their dreams of studying and competing at an NCAA Division I or II school. Please share this link with your student-athletes and encourage them to attend this important event. Can also REGISTER HERE
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 13th .
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.
I 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
English Meeting ID: 933 3097 6617 Pass Code: 242415
Spanish Meeting ID: 924 5558 4418 Pass Code: 871948
REMINDERS
PSAT - Getting Your Online Scores
Students who took the PSAT in October should have received an email from 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
I can't get my results? Two Solutions
2. Some students did not get an email with the code - FIRST check your SPAM in your school account. If it is not there, either Mayra Melchor or Fernando Ruiz Chavez could help you in the Counseling office.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program- 11th and 12th Grade Only
DUE: January 28th
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.
For more information or to apply: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/student-leaders.html#fbid=hDht81YmR4p
Reflect on Who You Are as an Applicant While Updating Your Naviance Resume
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
Love History, Politics and/or Writing? Enter JFK’s 2021 Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
Due January 14, 2022
Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. See Contest Topic and Information and Helpful Tips for Writing Your Essay for more information.
LegiSchool Project Essay Contest (11th/12th Graders Only)
Due January 26
As the internet continues to evolve and grow, kids are getting exposed to the digital world at an earlier age. Many resources are available for students to make smart choices both online and offline and to take ownership over the content they post. Why is Digital Citizenship so important today? How can more students protect themselves and their private information online? In what ways can more students learn about the safe use of online information and resources?
All current 11th and 12th graders are invited to cook up an idea and submit their essay response (2 page, typed, 12 point font, double-spaced) to our annual LegiSchool Essay Contest! Selected winners will be chosen to participate in the Virtual Legislative Summit, where they will be able to share their thoughts and ideas with policymakers. Application HereThe Coolidge Scholarship (JUNIORS ONLY!) MERIT BASED FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MERIT BASED FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY -
Due January 26, 2022
From their website https://coolidgescholars.org/
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited American college or university. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.
Primary Criterion: Academic Excellence
Above all, Coolidge scholars must possess a distinguished academic record. Competitive candidates will have pursued and succeeded in the most rigorous course of study available to them. Awardees will demonstrate an uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity. In the case of the Coolidge Scholarship, depth matters as much as breadth. Coolidge winners’ interest in scholarly and intellectual pursuits goes beyond the classroom.
Secondary Criterion: Interest in Public Policy and Appreciation for Coolidge Values
Candidates also should demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the values President Coolidge championed throughout his life. Some such values include: civility, respect for enterprise, government thrift, federalism, and respect for constitutional government. The award is not restricted to candidates planning to pursue degrees in fields such as public policy or government. To the contrary, all academic disciplines are valued by this award.
Secondary Criterion: Humility and Service
Humility is a hallmark quality of leaders in the Coolidge tradition. In his autobiography, Coolidge wrote: “It is a great advantage to a President, and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know that he is not a great man.” The Coolidge Scholarship seeks young people who display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others.
For complete details go to their website https://coolidgescholars.org/
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest
Due January 28, 2022
All youth between the ages of 14-18 who live in California can submit a Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster virtually, focusing on workplace health safety as it relates to teens. Check out 2022 Rules and Tips in the “Contest Materials” for more information.
The prizes are as follows: First Place: $300, Second Place: $200, Third Place: $100
https://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month/poster-contest/Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Due January 31
For students (9-12) who have made a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts.Prize recipients receive a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University where they will meet and engage with other Prize recipients from across the country. For more information: Princeton Prize in Race RelationsDid you Know?
Fourteen CSU campuses were ranked among the top twenty-five campuses in CollegeNET, Inc.’s Social Mobility Index 2021 - College Rankings. Six of those campuses were ranked among the top ten.
The Social Mobility Index (SMI) measures the extent to which a college or university educates more economically disadvantaged students (with family incomes below the national median) at lower tuition and graduates them into good paying jobs. A total of 1,549 four year-institutions are included in the report.
Healthy Cities Tutoring
For more information about Healthy Cities Volunteer Opportunities: Visit
Learn How to Podcast
PAL Podcast Program Fall 2021
Redwood City PAL is hosting an in person podcasting program every Thursday.
In this program students will learn not only how to create a podcast, but how to market, network, story tell and more. They will also get to meet and work with already established podcasters to gain important incite into the field.
Day and time: Every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: PAL Building 3399 Bay Rd, Redwood City CA, 94063
Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/palpod21
Contact for More Information: ricardo@redwoodcitypal.org or call/text us at (650) 503-9107
PROJECT READ TEEN Tutor Volunteer Opportunity for 10-12th Graders
From Project Read's Cassandra Levy
Students can reach out to me directly for upcoming training opportunities (email). Volunteers must be in 10th grade or higher, attend tutor training, one-on-one tutoring only, and online and in-person tutoring is available.
Thanks so much for your support!
Cassandra Levy
she/her
Project READ - Redwood City
650-780-7077 office
650-474-9369 cell
Youth Advisory Board and Peer Mediators
Want to get involved and make a difference at Sequoia?
Youth Advisory Board and Peer Mediators are both clubs on campus that work on supporting students and elevating their voices! YAB works towards identifying issues that impact students at Sequoia. Peer Mediators trains students to help others with conflicts. If interested in either of these clubs please reach out to Alicia Siese, alicia.siese@star-vista.org or come by the Teen Resource Center for an application.
Click here for both website links for YAB and Peer Mediators that include links for the application and more information about each group.
Star Vista Teen Volunteer (Must be 16 or older)
Volunteering with StarVista is an excellent opportunity to learn more about yourself and receive valuable training while making an important contribution to your Community
StarVista has helped people throughout San Mateo County navigate life’s challenges. Our counseling, crisis prevention, youth housing, and early childhood programs help tens of thousands of people in our community each year.
Habitat for Humanity Group or Individual Ongoing Opportunities
We have a number of opportunities for volunteering with construction and community gardens, and we have Covid safety measures in place.
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
EPATT (East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring)
EPATT is recruiting high school students for its College and Career Readiness (CCR) Program. At EPATT it is important to meet all of our students where they are academically and create a targeted plan for them. Our approach consists of academic support, one-on-one tutoring, mentoring, college/career advising and parent/family support. Our goal at EPATT is for all our students, to possess the academic and personal skills to be successful not only in college but in life.
EPATT is currently offering its programming through dynamic and engaging online classes and tutoring. Visit myepatt.org to check-out our offerings.
Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula
BGCP is seeking high school students who might be interested in supporting their in-person summer programs by interning. For more information contact Remi Sobomehin at remi@bgcp.org.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Yard Work Close to Sequoia High School
Downtown RWC Job Opportunity: SF Gelateria
SF Gelateria is a gelato shop in downtown Redwood city, minutes walk from Sequoia High School. We have shop attendant positions for ages 16+ for students who love gelato and serving joy to our customers. Shifts are opening or closing shift, 5 hours each. 12pm-9:30pm Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday; 12pm-10:30pm Friday and Saturdays. Apply by sending resume to ciao@sfgelateria.com.
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.
Join us for the opportunity to make a REAL difference in a child’s life by passing on a love for math! If interested, please apply online at www.mathnasium.com/redwoodcity/employment
Crate & Barrel is Busy and Looking for Workers!
Crate & Barrel at Stanford Shopping Center is currently building their team. Sales ~ Stockroom ~ Merchandising ~ Customer Service
Flexible hours. Day shifts & Evening shifts. Weekend availability is important.
Please fill out an application online.
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.
Chick-fil-A in Redwood City
Apply at www.cfaredwoodcity.com