College & Career Newsletter
Week of September 4-10, 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
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
Please do not use the link at the bottom of this Newsletter to contact us
Important Dates and Deadlines
UPCOMING EVENTS/DUE DATES:
Sept 8 - Junior Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting
Sept 15 - Sophomore Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting
Sept 20 - CSF Application Submitted (see below)
Sept 29 - Freshman Grade Level IB/4 Year College Meeting
Oct 5th - College Day (9th grade only)
Oct 12th- PSAT (11th grade only)
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 ASAP
Links will be available on the SHS Calendar and in the Weekly Newsletter
Zoom links are below and on the Sequoia Homepage Calendar.
Complete the 2022-2023 Meal Application
CSF Applications Period Now Open for SPRING 2022 Grades (10th-11th Graders)
DUE: Sept 20th by 1pm – Don’t Wait! No Late Exceptions!
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for California high school students. For families that do not know about CSF, it is basically a state-wide honor roll organization. The word scholarship has to do with academic performance NOT SCHOLARSHIP MONEY.
You must be a member at LEAST one semester of your senior year to be a Life Member!
For applications, class lists, help completing the form, and general information about the CSF organization please visit the College and Career Center’s CSF webpage or in the bin outside of the College and Career Center
Directions and deadline for submitted Spring 2022 CSF Applications - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
DIRECTIONS:
Only students can complete and submit the application to Ms Ignaitis in the College and Career Center/Room 115 from September 6- 20th by 1pm
The submitted application packet must include:
1. A completed CSF application
2. $5.00 application fee in cash or a check made payable to Sequoia High School
3. A copy of the previous semester report card or transcript- A transcript can be obtained through a student’s Infinite Campus account (report tab).
Please DO NOT GO TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR YOUR TRANSCRIPT!
STUDENTS - if you need help, have questions, or have an issue paying please come by the College and Career Center WE will help you!
9th Grade College Day
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).
Juniors: PSAT Information
The morning of October 12th all Juniors will take the PSAT at Sequoia.
This is the only date we will offer the PSAT.
There will be more detailed information in the coming weeks
This year, only Juniors will take the practice exam.
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
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
How To Video - Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia
Working to make up classes? UPDATED HOURS
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
Fall 2022 Add/Drop Dates
9/28: Last day to add a class or drop a class without penalty.
11/16: Last day to drop with penalty. No drops after this date.
11/1: Last day to drop an IB course in a testing year.
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)
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
Willamette University
Fri Sept 16, 8:00 AM
Merrimack College
Fri Sept 16, 8:30 AM
OTHER COLLEGE EVENTS
Find the College for You at NACAC Virtual College Fairs
Sept 11th
Hundreds of colleges and universities from the US and worldwide will be ready and waiting to talk with you at these upcoming NACAC Virtual College Fairs will be on Sundays. Go to virtualcollegefairs.org to see the list of participating colleges and to REGISTER. Then log in on any fair date to attend Zoom sessions, text your questions, and demonstrate interest... all without leaving home.“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!
University of Chicago Virtual Events
Sept 12th & 13th
Monday, 9/12 from 8 – 9 p.m. CDT: Essay Writing Workshop Learn about college essays with UChicago College Admissions.Tuesday, 9/13 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CDT: Financial Aid Want to learn more about various forms of financial aid? Learn about the financial aid opportunities and how to apply for aid.
Emory, Rice, University of Michigan, and University of Washington
Sept 13th and 28th
Attend a virtual information session for prospective students and their families and learn about these Engaging Distinctive Universities all in one meeting.
Thinking About What to Major in After High School?
One of the first things asked on an application is your major Students need to do your research before you start the application
Need to know the policy of the school, do they admit by major? If not, how do they admit?
A lot of specialty programs have a separate admissions process engineering, visual and performing arts, architecture and nursing
“Undecided” is a major
Some Good Resources for Researching Majors
PBworks College Major List Wiki (lists of schools by major)
https://www.oszlist.com/ (O Lists focuses on majors)
College Websites Offer Great Financial Aid Help - Both General and Specific to their School - Financial Aid vs Financial Education from NYU
Figuring out how to finance your college education can be stressful. At NYU, we're here to help -- our goal is to empower you to navigate your financial options, so you can spend more time enjoying your college experience and less time worrying about paying for it.
Financial aid is the type and amount of funding offered to you and your family -- at NYU, the Office of Financial Aid is responsible for packaging students with these funds. If you're accepted to NYU, you'll receive a letter about your financial aid package that explains the types and amounts of aid for which you're eligible.
Some basic categories of financial aid include:
Institutional: Non-government funds, commonly known as "scholarships" (although there are other types of institutional aid, too) from NYU. You need to submit the CSS Profile to be eligible for this kind of funding at NYU.
Federal: Funds provided through the U.S. government, such as loans that typically have lower interest rates than private loans (e.g., FAFSA) and grants
New York State (NY residents only): Funding from New York State, including the NY Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other sponsored scholarships
(For schools in California it would be the Cal Grant Programs)
Financial education is understanding the ins and outs of your financial options -- at NYU, the Office of Financial Education is your partner in understanding these options, and clarifying your college financial plan.
Check out NYU Financial Aid Explained, a 3-minute video that guides you through the process of applying for financial aid from NYU
Do you have what it takes to be a FIREFIGHTER?
Sept 8th FLEX
Find out at our upcoming SEQ FIRE EXPLORER Flex!• learn about careers in the fire service
• apply for on-the-job training in RWC
• for SEQ students and young alumni, ages 14-21
• FREE
Sign up soon for this upcoming FLEX ELECTIVE — space is limited!
When: FLEX Period, Thursday 9/8, 11:45am-12:30pm
Where: Student Activities Center (SAC), Sequoia
Can’t attend during Flex? No problem! Join us for lunch at our FireExplorer Open House: Sat 9/10 11am-12:30pm
at Fire Station #9, 755 Marshall St., Redwood City.
For more info:
Learn About a Career in Motion Graphic Design From People Who Work for the Warriors
Sept 8th
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula are hosting a Career Exploration Series. This week they will have a couple of volunteers from Golden State Warriors! The topics will be Business/Basketball Operations on September 1st (EPA) and Motion Graphics Design.
From 6:30-7:30 at the Redwood City Clubhouse
A raffle and prizes are included for participating students!
Star Vista Teen Volunteer
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.
Project Read - Redwood City Library Volunteer Opportunity
TRAINING: Sept 13th
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)
How To Videos for students now on our website!
Past Newsletters
August 28-Sept 3 2022 CAREER: Careers for Art Majors, COLLEGE TIP: Do's and Don'ts for High School Juniors