Sequoia College & Career Newsletter

Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career

For general questions and inquiries please email tignaitis@seq.org

During September, I will have less availability for students due to important annual conferences on the following days:

UC Conference Sept 8 &10th (afternoon half day), 9th (all day), 14 (afternoon half day and 15(all day)

CSU Conference Sept 21(all day)

NACAC Annual Conference Sept 23-25 (all day)

At this time, student appointments will be for seniors only. If you have a question, please come into the College and Career Center and ask in person or email.

Sept. 8 - Junior Grade Level Meeting for 4YR/IB Information

Sept 16 - CSF Application Due

Sept. 29 - Sophomore Grade Level Meeting for 4YR/IB Information

Oct. 6 - Freshman Grade Level Meeting for 4YR/IB Information

Oct 13 - PSAT at Sequoia for Juniors (see below)

Juniors: September 8th

Sophomores: September 29th

Freshman: October 6th

All grade level presentations will be available on the website following each meeting.

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 (College Counselor) present specific information and a different focus for each grade.

Meetings are for students and parents.

A meeting in Spanish for parents will be held at the same time as the meeting in English.

All meetings are virtual from 6-7:15pm .

This meeting will be held virtually.

Zoom links are below and on the Sequoia Homepage Calendar.

Presentation in English Zoom Link

Presentation in Spanish Zoom Link

Alternative Login
English Meeting ID: 933 3097 6617 Pass Code: 242415
Spanish Meeting ID: 924 5558 4418 Pass Code: 871948

Meetings will be recorded and posted on the College & Career Center webpage (Evening Presentation Resources)

This is open to 10-12th Graders at this time (only high school grades count)

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 an application, 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 submitting a Spring 2021 Grades CSF Application - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

DIRECTIONS:

Only students can complete and submit the application to Ms Ignaitis in the College and Career Center/Room 115 from August 30 to September 16th

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 or email tignaitis@seq.org

Congresswoman Jackie Speier is hosting a Military Academy Information Night September 8th at 5PM.

Service Academy Information Night

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

5:00PM

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/ENkyr7hnWicTxPpS9

A zoom link and password will be sent to registered participants the morning of the event

This event is for high school students who are interested in attending a military academy and who would like to learn about the nomination process. Representatives from the Military Academies - U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - will be presenting and available to answer questions.

For a student to be considered for an appointment to an academy, the applicant must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source. As a Representative in Congress, I can nominate students who live in my district and exhibit the type of character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, goals, and motivation required by the academies. I am fortunate to have a distinguished panel of current and retired military personnel who review the applications, conduct interviews, and advise me to select the most qualified candidates.

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 ” until you see a confirmation box.

STEP 2: Ask your teacher of the class you will be missing permission to leave his/her class during the time listed on Naviance. IF OK, go to Step 3.

*STEP 3: PRINT YOUR CONFIRMATION PAGE on your Naviance account

*STEP 4: Have your teacher SIGN THE Confirmation Page as 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.

Carnegie Mellon University

Wed Sept 8

7:30 AM

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wed Sept 8

11:15 AM

Macalester College

Tue Sept 14

8:00 AM

Haverford College

Tue Sept 14

10:30 AM

Wesleyan University

Tue Sept 14

11:30 AM

Gettysburg College

Wed Sept 15

7:30 AM

Willamette University

Wed Sept 15

8:00 AM

Chapman University

Wed Sept 15

8:30 AM

Bates College

Thu Sept 16

8:00 AM

Lehigh University

Fri Sept 17

11:00 AM

Merrimack College

Mon Sept 20

8:00 AM

Vanderbilt University

Mon Sept 20

9:30 AM

The University of Arizona

Mon Sept 20

10:30 AM

Loyola University Chicago

Mon Sept 20

11:30 AM

Virtual Events Columbia Univ., Univ. of Chicago, Univ. of Texas at Austin, Univ. of Michigan and Yale

Thursday September 9

8 pm EDT / 7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT

Event Registration

Thursday September 23

Special Access and Affordability Session

8 pm EDT / 7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT

Event Registration

Thursday September 30

8 pm EDT / 7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT

Event Registration

Midwest Showcase Virtual College Fair

Sept 16 & 17

Colleges in the Midwest offer high quality and often have great affordability for our students.

For more information

To Register

The following colleges and universities will be represented at the Showcase: Albion College, Allegheny College, Antioch College, Beloit College, Carleton College, Coe College, Colorado College, Cornell College, Denison University, DePauw University, Earlham College, Grinnell College, Hope College, Kalamazoo College, Kenyon College, Knox College, Lake Forest College, Lawrence University, Luther College, Macalester College, Monmouth College, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Ripon College, St. Olaf College, Wabash College, and The College of Wooster.

Drexel University Application Workshop Series

Drexel is offering monthly series of online events designed to help guide students, families, and counselors through important steps of the college application process

• Writing Personal Statements for Your College Application - Sept 21
• Crafting Your Portfolio for College Success - Oct 20
• Exploring Your Academic Interests - Nov 17

To register and get more information go to their website

Saint Louis University Financial Aid Presentation

Sept 9. 22, and 29

Join Student Financial Services from Saint Louis University as we discuss the Financial Aid process and answer your questions regarding paying for a college education.

To register and get more information go to their website

Due to Covid 19 last year, Sequoia was not allowed to offer the PSAT to our 11th graders in Oct or Jan along with the closing of many local SAT test centers, our administration decided to offer College Board School Day SAT in March and April. This was a gift to any junior who wanted to take the exam by our Foundation.

Moving forward, students will go back to registering for the SAT or ACT on their own through the College Board SAT and ACT websites

Colleges are in the process of deciding on their testing policies for the next admission cycle. Please always check the website of any school you are interested in applying to find out if a SAT or ACT is required. More and more are extending their test optional policies because of the continued issue of students not having full access to test centers.

The morning of October 13th 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.

The National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT) has approached SUHSD with a unique internship opportunity for students. This internship offers the opportunity to be part of a team in a fun and collaborative work environment while gaining critical employment skills. In the spirit of NCEFT’s mission to help individuals reach beyond their boundaries, this internship is open to all students in grades 11 or 12 and can be adapted to support those with unique challenges.

Employment Skills Internship Project

Timeline: 10 weeks, 3 hours/week, previously was Friday's

Deadline to apply: 9/6

Tentative Dates: 9/17-11/19

Address: 880 Runnymede Road, Woodside, CA 94062

What will an intern do? The internship is divided into 2 components:

1) Horsemanship instruction, practice, and a follow-up discussion or activity; (prior horse experience is NOT required)

2) Improvement project to be identified, conceptualized, budgeted, executed, and marketed by the intern, with the approval and guidance of the NCEFT leadership team. The last two interns, one built a fence, the other painted a mural on a playhouse. What will you come up with?

3) With the help of the NCEFT staff, the intern will translate this experience onto a resume for future employability

Build with Pride 2021 at Bayview Senior Center and Quesada Garden Initiative in San Francisco.

Sign Up Now

Apply at www.cfaredwoodcity.com

They have open interviews each week on Fridays and Saturday - A flier is available in the College and Career Center or go to their website for more information

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

My name is Lihuei Yau, owner of Kumon Math & Reading Center, located one block south of Sequoia. I'm currently hiring one grader as the followings:

1. part time work schedule, Tuesdays and Fridays, 3-6pm

2. grading school age study worksheets, and support preschoolers

3. this is year-run program

Please post this ad and let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you! Lihuei Yau 1606 El Camino Real RC, CA 94063

For a monthly list of Student Opportunities available click here

This is a great opportunity and we have several part-time positions available. We are looking for candidates who have experience working with kids (in a paid- or non-paid position), and are able to work with students on Algebra to Pre-Calc (ideally have taken the IB Applications year 1 or IB Analysis year 1 course or equivalent class).

Qualifications:

• Quick learner with solid communication skills

• · Detail-oriented and a great multitasker

• · Punctual and reliable

• · Strong Math and Reading skills

• · Enjoys working with children

• · Excellent team player

With COVID-19, the health and safety of our students and staff is our utmost importance. Our staff is vaccinated, masks are required for everyone entering the center and all students and staff are socially distanced.

Our center is located in the San Carlos Plaza at 165 El Camino Real. Work hours are Mondays and Thursday afternoons approximately 6 to 8 hours per week. Hourly rate is DOE. Applicants should email a resume with work and non-paid experience and qualifications to kumonsancarlos@gmail.com.

Aug 29-Sept 4

College/IB Grade Level Meetings

CSF Application Period Opens for 10-12th Grades

Military Academy Info Session - updated with links

COLLEGE TIP: Do’s and Don’ts from CollegeData.com

How to Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia - open to all grades

COLLEGE VISITS AT SEQUOIA

OTHER COLLEGE EVENTS: Drexel Application Workshop Series, Four Leading Research Universities Info Session, Saint Louis University FA workshop

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES & CONTESTS:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Stanford University Dining Services, Menlo County Club, Math & Reading Tutor RWC, Kumon of San Carlos Tutor