College & Career Newsletter
Week of January 15-21, 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:
Feb 13th- RACC College Fair at Lunch (more info to come)
March 22nd- Sequoia SAT School Day (must pre register)
CSF APPLICATION PERIOD FOR Fall 2022 Grades Open Until Feb 7th
Due February 7th
DIRECTIONS
The application must be completed and turned in by the STUDENT ONLY!
Go to the College and Career’s CSF webpage for application form, course list, and more information or pick up a copy outside of the College and Career Center
Applications must be turned in by Tuesday, February 7th.
NO Late Applications, NO Exceptions! Please complete it early!
If you need help completing the application form, come to College and Career Center at lunch
Meta Summer Academy: Information Meeting 1/23 at 2:50pm in Room 128 (10th grade only)
Come to College and Career Center if interested
Due: March 1
Learn about the day-to-day operations of one of the world’s leading social media networks by being part of a dynamic workforce. Externs will work closely with Meta Summer Academy Mentors in their respective capacities to gain real-world work experience and on-the-job skills that will help propel them into successful careers. Applicants must be full-year residents of either: East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, Redwood City, No prior work experience necessary, Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA.
Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) in a Day
Saturday, January 21st, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m at Cal State East Bay
The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) in a Day event is an opportunity for students to hear from professionals and leaders in the business world about networking, resume and interview tips, and provide exposure to different career paths and opportunities. High school students, college students, parents and guardians are invited to attend this FREE event. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided!
Please see the flyer attached and you can register at the Eventbrite link. If you have any questions, please email ed@acapsfbayarea.org
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 210
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 4pm-6pm
Boys State/Girls State - Are you interested in a free leadership program? Need to act by THIS Friday 1/20
Are you interested in a nationally recognized program where students run a city government?
From website; http://www.boysandgirlsstate.org/
American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are the premier programs for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. As a participant in the program you, will run for office, learn public speaking, create and enforce laws and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government in this exciting and fun summer program.
You’ll meet other students from across your state who will become friends for life.
You’ll develop confidence and leadership skills that will shape your future.
If interested, come and sign up with Ms Ignaitis.
THE PROCESS
Interested juniors email Ms Ignaitis that they are interested in program
Students will be interviewed
The representative will choose one student who will quickly need to complete an online application
If chosen, the student needs to be available- Boys State: June 17-23, Girls State: June 26-July 1
We have had students attend this program and they love it (it is not political and very welcoming to all)
California Boys State: For more information about the program on their website
California Girls State: For more information about the program on their website“How to Create a College List” with Alice Kleeman (Juniors only)
Jan 25th
High School juniors! Alice Kleeman is back at the Downtown Library to talk about “How To Create a College List.” If you’ve ever heard the words “safety, target, reach,” forget about them immediately! Alice has a completely different (and less stressful) way to think about creating that list! This session is for high school juniors only, not students at other grade levels or parents. Students who plan to attend must pre-register, click here.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
PSAT Results Meeting Recording Available on Website
If you missed the PSAT Results Meeting on January 12th, you can go here for the
English recording Passcode: %^j*L6f6
Spanish recording Passcode: aGA!dV00
SAT School Day at Sequoia
Reedies Reflect: Student Panel
January 17
Hear from the people who know Reed best: current Reedies! Our students will discuss academics, residence halls, student life, clubs, organizations, and Portland. Register here
Understanding Financial Aid
Sandy Sundstrom, Director of Financial Aid at Reed College, will demystify financial aid, explain how it works, and show your students how to apply. Register here
COLLEGE SIZES: SMALL, MEDIUM, OR LARGE?
The size of a college or university – its campus, its student body, and its academic programs – can definitely affect your college experience. Here are some different aspects of large colleges, small colleges, and medium-sized colleges to keep in mind as you make your college list.
How do you know what size college is best for you? A large university can feel overwhelming to some students, and exciting to others, while a small college can feel friendly, comfortable, or isolating, depending on who you ask. You might want the feel of a large university with thousands of fans cheering on the school team, or feel more at home chatting with a few friends over coffee on a campus where you know most students by name.
There are pros and cons to the size of college you choose, and it’s important to understand the ways in which large, small, and medium-sized schools differ and which qualities appeal to you – or don’t.
WHICH COLLEGES ARE CONSIDERED SMALL, MEDIUM, OR LARGE?
According to the Carnegie Classification of colleges and universities, colleges considered "small" have fewer than 5,000 students. These are typically private colleges like Colgate, Grinnell, and Reed. Yet, it is entirely possible to find small public colleges, such as SUNY Geneseo and Delaware State University.
Many colleges fall into the "medium" category, between 5,000 to 15,000 students. For example, Yale, Brown, Howard, Duke, University of Arkansas, University of Montana, and Binghamton University are all medium-sized.
"Large" usually means more than 15,000 students. University of Southern California, New York University, and University of Pennsylvania qualify as large on the private side; UCLA, Michigan State, and University of Texas at Austin on the public side. A label of "huge" would be more accurate for those public universities that have more than 30,000 students, such as University of Michigan and University of California Berkeley.
WHAT’S THE PERFECT SIZE COLLEGE FOR YOU?
Deciding among large, medium-sized and small colleges often comes down to the social environment you prefer. Knowing whether you feel more comfortable as "a small fish in a big pond" or a "big fish in a small pond" can help you decide. Do you like the idea of being known to a small community, or would you like to experience being anonymous among a throng of students? Your high school experience can also give you an idea of what you might like or not like in a small college or large college.
Other college qualities may be more important to you than student body size. If that's the case, you might put a mix of small, medium and large colleges on your application list. But if the number of students on campus or in a class significantly affects your comfort level, or certain aspects of a small college or big college experience appeal to you, put college size among your top college requirements. Then, if you can, validate your impressions by visiting colleges of different sizes, and keep an open mind. You might become more comfortable with a larger or smaller college as you explore and compare more campuses.
You can search for colleges by student body size with CollegeData’s College Search.
Link to full article hereInterested in a Career Related to Marine Mammals?
Attend Virtual Stewardship Saturday
January 28th
The Marine Mammal Center is hosting a virtual Stewardship Saturday this month! Stewardship Saturday allows high schoolers to participate in a free, monthly event to become more involved with the Center’s work and learn how to make a difference for the ocean and marine mammals. It features rotating themes exploring the science of The Marine Mammal Center, shadowing careers related to marine mammals, venturing through various natural spaces associated with marine mammals, creating action projects, and more.
Students will be required to register for this event on our website in order to attend.Congresswoman Eshoo's 16th Congressional District Student Advisory Board
Due Jan 20th
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
Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Internship (STARS)
Due January 31st
Must be 16 years old
7 week summer internship program (must be able to commit for the whole time period)
Each year, Science, Technology and Reconstructive Surgery (STARS) host a group of talented young individuals who are interested in the fields of healthcare and research. In our laboratory, these interns work side-by-side with experienced clinician/scientist mentors and peers who will challenge, inspire, and guide them on their first steps toward a career in healthcare.
We look to identify individuals that possess tenacity and drive, enthusiasm, and curiosity. Every scientist, entrepreneur, inventor, and creator will tell you that inquisitiveness, that willingness to think in new and different ways, is a valuable characteristic. For more information, go here.
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
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest
Due: Jan 27th
Interested in Becoming a Pilot? Upwind Scholarship Opportunity (Juniors Only)
Scholarship due February 17th
Scholarships for high school juniors that are interested in aviation. The scholarship provides both the ground and flight training necessary to obtain a private pilot license. The training mainly occurs in the summer. There will be an Upwind informational meeting online for any interested applicants on Saturday, January 28 at 3:00pm. You can register at upwindscholarship.com/info-meeting. Applicants with questions are encouraged to attend to find out more about the program.
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.
Leyla Beban Young Authors Creative Writing Contest - open to all grades
DUE Feb 1st
Welcome aspiring young authors, and thank you for your interest in the $1000 for 1000 Words Creative Writing Contest! We’re looking for an outstanding piece of short fiction that consists of exactly 1000 words. While there are no specific guidelines beyond that, we encourage you to tell a story that matters. Write something you believe in. Tell a story that only you can tell. Our judges have no specific criteria in mind other than to look for excellence. In other words, write something that moves you that dazzles you that says precisely what you want to say in precisely the way you want to say it. As long as you do so in precisely 1000 words
For More Information click here
2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest
Due February 1st
2023 Topic: Write a 750 word essay- Imagine how new innovations related to one of the 20 Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century will be different as more women and non-white engineers are involved in designing solutions.
Open to all high school students! More Information and Application Here.
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
Goetz Bros. Sporting Goods (P/T) Sales Associates
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.
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.