Senior College & Career Newsletter
March 30-April 5, 2025
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:
March-May Various CSU Applications Deadlines (see 'CSU Section)
April 2nd - Priority Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Application
April 2nd - Deadline for Cal Grant (Last Day to Submit FAFSA/Dream Financial Aid Application for Cal Grant Eligibility)
April 24th- Permission Slip due for Super Registration Field Trip to Cañada College
May 6th and 9th- Super Registration Field Trip to Cañada College- see details below
THIS WEEK'S Flex Offerings
Come to Flex Sessions for help with financial aid and community college applications.
A representative from Canada College will be in the College and Career Center during Friday Flex Periods (Can help with community college applications)
NOW IS THE TIME FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
March is the biggest month for scholarships!
Don't wait until you get admitted!
Edgenuity Lab is open!
Students completing Edgenuity credit recovery online courses for graduation and/or UC/CSU A-G requirements are required to take unit tests and cumulative tests in the Edgenuity lab in-person. The lab is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm-6pm in Room B-8 with Mr. Calles. The deadline for seniors is May 30, 2025.
Cafecito con Colegios - Saturday, April 12
Saturday, April 12
We look forward to meeting your Spanish-speaking families at WACAC's Cafecito con Colegios webinar series! Our final session for the academic year, Ayudando a Su Estudiante a Tomar Decisiones Colegiales (Helping My Student Make College Decisions), is on Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 a.m. In this virtual session, we will discuss how we can help our students make decisions about their college list and where to enroll.
We invite you to share this event with any Spanish-speaking families in your community.
Learn more and register today!
Coalition for College Webinars: Cracking the Code: Financial Aid Offers
April 8: . 8 p.m. ET
Admissions and financial aid experts from Reed College, Skidmore College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Washington and Lee University will offer guidance to help you interpret your financial aid packages, compare costs, and ask the right questions to make the best decision for your future. Come along with your questions so that you can leave ready to take the next step in making your college decision.
Register →
Going to Cañada Next Year? - SUPER REGISTRATION Field Trip May 6th/9th
PERMISSION SLIPS DUE: April 24th
Field Trip will be May 6th or 9th depending on your IB Exams.
Have you applied to Cañada College or are planning to?
Pick-up a permission slip in the College and Career Center to attend a field trip to Cañada to complete all enrollment steps.
GENERAL FOUR YEAR COLLEGE INFORMATION
Conditional Status - Possible Reasons to Take Away an Admission Offer
Every year HUNDREDS of students at colleges rescind admission offers because of changes in what either was stated on the application or predicted grades changes of seniors who have been admitted CONDITIONALLY
Possible Reasons to Take Away Admissions:
Conditional Status – EVERY STUDENT NEEDS TO READ
Each college could have very specific conditions for an individual student; it is important to carefully read the fine print of each school’s message. Some scholarships or programs have GPA requirements or provisions for no Cs on your transcript
Lower than Predicted Grades (courses and IB exams)
Schools admit you based on your previous grades and assume you will be receiving the same type of grades. If there is a NOTICEABLE change in your grades, you should contact the school and explain yourself.
Ds or Fs, Dropping a Course and Any Major Change or Behavior Issue
A final report will be written by each counselor that will include any required reporting to a private school including a final transcript and changes from a student’s School Report. If you think you might be getting a D or F, or have dropped a course, plan on not taking an exam listed on application or have been suspended for a behavior issue, you need to contact the schools IMMEDIATELY. Please call the admissions office and find out what their process for reporting changes
Remember
Colleges do not want to find out about low grades, changes in your schedule, and/or what you put on your application is different from what you originally told them when they received documents from Sequoia High School in July. Admission officials often remind counselors to tell students the following; if they find out before a student tells a college, his/her offer of admissions will be taken away. Remember reporting does not mean you will be rescinded. It is your responsibility to tell a school in a timely manner.
Appeals and Waitlist
Remember – Every college is different! The first thing you should do is go to the individual website or thoroughly read through the school’s communication emails.
A. APPEALS
Carefully read how to appeal on the college’s website, every school has its own process. Some schools do not allow appeals.
B. WAITLISTS
What to do if you are on a Waitlist?
It will be different for each school but most you have to communicate that you want to be on the waitlist. Some, make you write why you want to be on the waitlist. Ask if you can do anything to increase your chances
Do you need to commit to another college?
You need to submit a deposit to another college. If you get off the waitlist, you will lose your deposit costs. Do not assume you will get off the waitlist.
*Report D/F orChanges in Your Application
*Check your portals and emails often and do not wait to respond!
*Make sure you complete all financial aid requirements for each college
Update Your Admit Status on “Colleges I’m Applying To” in Naviance
As you get decisions from the colleges you applied to, please update your College's I'm Applying To
- College Tab
- Colleges I'm Applying to
- Go through each college listed (add colleges if not already listed) CLICK on EDIT
- Pop Up - CLICK on RESULT and choose from the dropdown options (admit, denied, waitlisted)
REMINDER
Please list every school that you applied to on Naviance including CSUs and UCs. We can’t submit documents until you list them on Naviance. Also, make sure you note that you submitted your application as well.
Cal Grant Update - Make your WebGrants account
From California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
After your FAFSA or CADAA application is processed, you’ll receive an email letting you know it’s time to create your WebGrants4Students account. When you create your account, it will still show INCOMPLETE for Cal Grant but if you click on details, you will be able to see your GPA which means you've done your part.
The deadline is April 2nd for Cal Grant Priority.
If you have any questions call CSAC- 888-224-7268
Make Sure You Look At Your Financial Aid Requirements and Deadlines For The Colleges You Applied
California extended the date for state aid but...
- That does mean all the colleges you applied to changed their due dates - make sure you check!
- Everyday you delay, is another day the college can delay your award letter!
- Some colleges and scholarships require students to complete a financial aid application for Non Need Based Aid!
CHECK YOUR PORTALS
At least once a week!
Complete all To Do's as soon as possible!
REMOVING a College From Colleges I’m Applying to on Naviance
Email your counselor, Ignaitis/Yeager, and teachers of the colleges you are not applying (one email to all) and complete this FORM (Only Students using their seq email can complete the form)
Process of Submitting Application and School Documents
When we submit documents for your 1st due date, we submit them to all the schools on your list and there is NO way we would know if you added or removed a school, unless you tell us.
2025 Admitted Student Days
From CSU Counselor Bulletin
Our campuses are hosting admitted student days this month and in April for students and their families to experience and immerse themselves at their future Cal State campus. View our campus events webpage for more details
CSU Statement of Intent to Register/Enroll
From CSU Counselor Bulletin
To view a list of the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) or Admission Acceptance or Enrollment Confirmation deadlines and deposit requirements, visit our Statement of Intent to Register webpage.
Make sure you apply for HOUSING asap!
Did you Apply to San Francisco State? Check out the Metro Program
The Metro College Success Program (Metro) at San Francisco State University (SFSU) looks forward to aiding in the successful transition from high school to college this coming fall. Our application is now open and seniors can apply today!
What does the Metro College Success Program Provide Incoming Freshmen?
Classes that cover their G-E credit requirements w. no additional charge, academic advising and educational planning specific to each student’s major, and tutoring services from Metro’s MARC Center! Coordinators and Advisors who are committed to supporting students, and the opportunity to build community with other students who are interested in similar majors.
Here is the Metro application link
Set Up Portals and Check Them Regularly!
Check Portals and Emails Often
Every school is a little different so make sure to keep track of your login information. To meet all deadlines, check your email and portals weekly and DO NOT WAIT to complete your “To Do” list.
Changes or updates to a submitted application (For Example -Report D/F on Transcript or Change in Coursework)
When a student submits their first application to any campus, regardless of the priority deadline, they will not be able to make any changes to any subsequent application. If students need to report any corrections or updates, please have them contact the campuses they applied to directly.
CSU Deadlines Extended
CSU Application Deadline EXTENDED for some schools:
Later Deadlines are available for some CSUs, visit the Application Dates & Deadlines page for more information on which campuses are still open and their deadlines.
First-year admission updates and resources (Next Steps for Admitted Students/Waitlists & Appeals)
From UC Counselors and Advisers Bulletin
Admission decision season is here! Some campuses have begun notifying first-year/freshman applicants of their admission status, while others plan to contact students later this month. Transfer applicants will learn of their admission status starting this month through late April.
For more information on the enrollment process for first-years, including campus-specific information, reference the following two resources:
Campus events for admitted students
From UC Counselors and Advisers Bulletin
Admitted students will have a range of options to engage with campuses this spring. Campuses are planning multiple events in April and May for students to learn more about the campus experience and resources available. View a list of the spring 2025 campus events.
Unless otherwise linked, further event information and registration details can be found in the host campus’ applicant portal.
Events denoted with an asterisk (*) are also open to prospective students.
Make Sure You Check Your Emails and Portals - Time Sensitive Information is Communicated There!
From UCSD
Triton Days Open House on April 12. We have plenty of in-person and virtual events where admitted students can engage with our team and the greater Triton community, all outlined on the Events tab of their portal.
If students have questions about next steps after receiving an offer of admission or an offer to join our waitlist, please visit the first-year timeline or FAQ page for more information.
From UCLA
- First-Year New Student Checklist
Yield, or likelihood of enrolling, is difficult to predict. We are conservative in our initial decisions with hopes of taking students from the waitlist. Waitlist activity won’t be known until after May 1st. Students offered the waitlist must decide by April 15th whether to opt in and should accept another university’s offer prior to the commitment deadline. For more information about this process, please visit the First-Year Waitlist page on our website.
While we have a decision appeal process, very few decisions are reversed (last year, only five). We advise students to make alternative plans and consider carefully before submitting an appeal
Reporting D & F or Schedule Changes
You must tell each UC if you changed your schedule (dropped courses) or received a D or F during the Fall 2024 semester.
Minor changes to your activities, awards, volunteer work or employment are unlikely to have an impact on your admission decision.
NOTE Each Campus has a different policy:
Sequoia School Information for Common Application
For the Education – Grades Section of the Common Application
Class Rank Reporting – Do not rank
Graduating Class Size – 464
GPA Scale – 4
GPA Weighting – Weighted
Guidance FAX – (650) 306-8893
Graduation Date – June 6, 2025
Your Official GPA- Overall weighted GPA - first one listed on your transcript
How to Apply to Community College
The steps to enroll are different for each site. Go to the websites below for more information.
Canada College: https://canadacollege.edu/admissions/new-student.php
College of San Mateo: https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/admissions/new-returning-students.php
Skyline College: https://skylinecollege.edu/outreach/pep.php
De Anza: https://www.deanza.edu/apply-and-register/index.html (not available for Fall 2025 until the spring)
Foothill: https://foothill.edu/reg/admission/highschool.html (not available for Fall 2025 until the spring)
Monthly SHS Scholarships & Student Opportunities Lists
Updated April list is NOW AVAILABLE.
Click HERE to go directly to the Sequoia High School website for the most updated scholarship and student opportunities lists. How to Access Scholarships on Naviance (9-12th Grades)
If you find a scholarship you are interested in and want the link to the website or more information be sure to log in to your Naviance account, under the College tab, click on Scholarships and Money, then Scholarship list, and put the name of the scholarship in the search box, then click on the name of the scholarship.
Hiller Aviation Museum Flight Training Scholarship
DUE: March 28th
ELIGIBLE GRADES/AGES: 16-18 Yrs Old
Offers the chance for highly motivated individuals between the ages of 16-18 to obtain a $15,000 scholarship to apply toward flight training costs culminating in obtaining the FAA Private Pilot
San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association
DUE: March 28th (extended to March 31st)
Three scholarships: (one $3500, one $2500, one $1500) to students interested in law or criminal justice careers (which includes any law-related profession). Download on Naviance or pick up in College and Career Center
SCHOLARSHIPS DUE MARCH 31st
- Junior Matron Social & Service Club
Graduating female senior who demonstrates outstanding achievement through a strong commitment to community service. Planning to attend a community or four-year college/university and have GPA of at least 3.0 . Download on Naviance or pick up in College and Career Center
- Silicon Valley Foundation (SVCF) Dan and Lisabeth Kaplan Memorial Scholarship
Supporting individuals who have faced challenges in their pursuits, who have positive goals and are determined to succeed. As a family that also appreciates the arts and education, we are focusing on these areas, supporting individuals pursuing careers in related fields. 3.0 Unweighted. 4 yr college bound as a senior.
- SWE (Society of Women Engineers)- National Level
- Organization of Latino Actuaries Scholarship (OLA)
Applications will be evaluated on various criteria including, but not limited to, academic performance, commitment to pursuing the actuarial profession, exam progress, work experience, and leadership experience. 2.8 GPA
Scholarships DUE APRIL 1st
- Italian Catholic Federation First Year Scholarship
For Roman Catholic seniors of Italian descent. Based on GPA, Class Rank, Financial Need, Leadership Role, Extracurricular Activities and Charitable Efforts & family activities in ICF if applicable.
- National Farmers Farm Kids Scholarships
Several scholarships available for 2-yr or 4-yr college or technical school, any area of study. Must be a member of Farmers Union or MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences).
- ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship
Graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled, full-time, in college courses and are pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. GPA 3.5+.
Scholarships DUE April 4th
California Alarm Association Youth Scholarship
Due: April 4th
For children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of California who will be attending 4-yr college.
Monterra Credit Union Scholarship (formally San Mateo Credit Union)
Due: April 4th
For graduating seniors with GPA 3.0+, 500+ word essay; see website for topic.
Tzu Chi Scholarship
DUE April 10th
For outstanding college-bound seniors. Criteria: financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. GPA 3.0
JETAANC Scholarship
DUE: April 13th
Seniors living in Northern CA & NV, of any nationality, who demonstrate a genuine interest in Japan, Japanese language and/or culture. Going to 2-yr o4 4-yr college
Scholarships DUE April 15th
Vietnamese Physician Association of No. CA Scholarship
Students of Vietnamese descent living in Northern CA. Must have 3.7 GPA. Financial need, essay, extracurricular activities, interpersonal communication skills.
OCA San Mateo County Scholarship
Identify as Asian Pacific American, resident of san mateo county, intend to enroll in college/university in fall of 2025. Criteria include financial need, community service and volunteerism, leadership and creativity and academics.
Hearing Loss Association of America Peninsula Chapter Scholarship
For graduating seniors in San Mateo County with documented hearing loss. 4-yr college, community college, or trade school. Send email to request application.
Are you applying to a college that requires a nomination from Sequoia for scholarships or programs?
Important Process Below:
When you are researching colleges to apply to, check to see if they have scholarships and programs that require nominations.
For example, Davidson College has the Belk Scholarships which provides 8 full-ride scholarships to students who are selected. Also, Washington University in St. Louis has the Danforth Scholars Program that awards partial and full-tuition scholarships based on merit and does not consider need as part of the award process. Both of these examples require being nominated in order to apply.
After you research your colleges, if you find a scholarship or program you want to be nominated for, complete this form three weeks prior to the nomination deadline to be considered.
The 2025 Competition is Here! US House of Representatives - Congressional Art Competition
DUE: April 6
ELIGIBLE GRADES: 9-12th
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our California 15th Congressional District.
The competition is open to all high school students in our District. The winning artwork of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition page. The second and third place winners may be featured in our District Office.
Art Competition Rules
Please view the full set of rules and criteria on the Congressional Art Institute’s website.
5 numbers to look for on your financial aid letter
Here are five numbers you need to look for to understand what you'll have to pay for college.
Full Article from Money Magazine
1. Total cost of attendance
The total cost of attendance includes the obvious factors, like tuition and fees. But it also accounts for dorm fees (or rent, if you choose to live off campus), meal plans, books and miscellaneous living expenses, like transportation. Often, colleges will break these numbers into categories. “Direct expenses” are the costs that colleges will bill you for directly, like tuition and on-campus housing and meals, while “indirect expenses” are costs you’ll pay on your own, like off-campus rent or academic supplies.
Pay close attention to the indirect expenses — this is often where colleges understate expenses by leaving them out altogether. Indirect costs also will vary by family; if you’re living at home, for example, you don’t need to factor in rent, but if you’re attending a college across the country, your budget line for travel may need to be increased to account for trips home on school breaks.
2. Grants and scholarships
Grants and scholarships are often called gift aid, because they do not have to be repaid. They come from a few different sources. You should look for federal grants, like Pell Grants, which are based on financial need, as well as state grants, which will carry names like CalGrant. (State grants likely won't apply if you're looking at colleges out of state.)
The biggest source of grants and scholarships is often the college itself. You’ll see these awards under a variety of names. Sometimes they’ll be listed simply as an "institutional grant" or a grant with the college's name, or sometimes they’ll carry specific names, like the provost scholarship.
If you’re relying on a large amount of grant aid to pay for college, ask about the conditions for keeping the grant or scholarship in subsequent years.
3. Student loans
The student loans listed on financial aid letters will be federal student loans — specifically, subsidized student loans or unsubsidized student loans. The main difference is that subsidized loans do not accrue interest while you're in school.
In your first year of college, the maximum amount of federal student loans you can receive is $5,500 for dependent students (most students under 24) or $9,500 for independent students. That’s an annual sum, so you may see it broken in half for the fall and spring semesters.
Sometimes the names on the student loans can be unclear and they will vary from letter to letter. Look for terms like subsidized direct loan, unsubsidized direct loan, direct sub loan, direct unsub loan and unsub stafford loan — all of these are different names for the same two types of federal loans. In the worst cases, colleges may not even use the word "loan," but if you see unsubsidized, subsidized or an abbreviation of either, that’s a loan.
4. Parent loans
While parent loans can be a critical tool in college financing, they can be dangerous, too. There are no borrowing limits, interest rates are higher, and they don’t come with the same protections as student loans.
What’s more, colleges should not be counting parent PLUS loans as part of your financial aid offer. They’re not a guarantee — parents have to pass a simple credit check to receive them. Instead, they should be presented as an optional form of additional financing, separate from your main award. To find them on your letter, look for terms like parent loan, parent PLUS or Direct PLUS Loan.
5. Estimated net price of attendance
This is the most important number to look for — or to calculate on your own if it’s not clearly listed. Your estimated net price of attendance should be the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. It should factor in both the direct and indirect costs mentioned above, and it should not incorporate any student loans or parent loans.
If you’re having trouble figuring out the indirect costs, start by just subtracting your gift aid from the total for tuition, housing and meals. If you find that’s unaffordable on your college budget, it's likely you won’t be able to afford the more variable expenses.
Once you have an estimated net price that factors in grants and scholarships, subtract federal student loans from that amount if you plan to borrow. That’s how much you’ll have to come up with out of pocket, whether through savings, parent loans or income from work.
Next Steps After Submitting Your Financial Aid Application
Check your email for confirmation that your application has been submitted.
If you do not receive an email, log back into your application, and verify that you submitted it. Also, verify that you submitted an application for the correct school year. It should be for the year you will be in college.
After a few days, check your email for confirmation that your application has been processed.
If you do not receive an email, log back into your account, and check for any error messages.
For FAFSA filers, contact Federal Student Aid for questions about processing your application. For CADAA filers, contact CSAC for questions about processing your application.
See this document for full instructions about Next Steps. Copies available in College and Career Center.
Parents: Some General Financial Aid Information at Sequoia High and CA Assembly Bill 132
- Students were given a FAFSA/CADAA Worksheet in their Social Studies Class. This is just as a guideline for what information you will need to have in order to complete the FAFSA/CADAA starting in December. (sorry for any confusion)
- The district will be sending out information about AB 132, that requires all public school districts and charter schools in California to confirm that all high school seniors have completed a FAFSA or CADAA, unless the student opts out
- If families do not want to complete the FAFSA/CADAA, you can go to the district's Financial Aid Resources webpage to complete an opt-out form (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page)
Cal Grant Verification
Sequoia Union High School District submitted your GPA to Cal Grant November 6, 2024
Make sure your Infinite Campus information (name and address) is correct to avoid matching problems. If something needs to be change, contact the counseling office
No Verification Form is needed AFTER submitting your FAFSA/Dream Application!
FAFSA
Two and four-year college bound seniors, complete this Free Application for Federal Student Aid online today regardless of your family income.
Go here to learn more.
CA Dream Act
California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident students to receive certain types of financial aid funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and cal grants.
Go here to learn more.
CSS Profile
The CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by nearly 290 private colleges and some public university scholarship programs to award non-federal aid.
Go here to learn more.
Smithsonian Latino Center
Due: April 1st
Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a national program for graduating high school seniors aimed at fostering the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution. WEBSITE
Doctors on Board Pipeline Physicians Medical Forum
Due: April 11th
Grades Eligible: 9-12th
African American/Black, Native American, Samoan, Tonga, Fiji, Guam, Filipino, and Hispanic/Latino students who want to become a physician. WEBSITE
Girls who Code
Due: April 11th
Grades Eligible: 9-12th
Girls Who Code offers two FREE programs in the summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and the Self-Paced Program. Applicants can apply for BOTH programs, if eligible, using this application. However, students can only participate in one summer program. Self-Paced Program/6-week flexible computer science course. Earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity. Early decision deadline: Feb 26th WEBSITE
Calling all high school students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare! 22nd Annual UCSF ADEA HSOC
April 12th
ELIGIBLE GRADES/AGES: 9-12th
Come spend a day with current UCSF students to explore healthcare career options! The day will include presentations and hands-on activities from medical, dental, physical therapy, graduate division, pharmacy, students as well as the clinical sciences team. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Registration is free and currently limited to the first 250 students. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Details are listed below.
Date: Saturday (4/12/25)
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: UCSF Parnassus campus, Cole Hall (513 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, California 94143)
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ucsfhosc2025
ELIGIBLE GRADES: 9-12th
Rhizome, a nonprofit is offering a community service, leadership, and civic engagement opportunity through their Civic Service Fellowship. Year round opportunities! website
ELIGIBLE GRADES: 9-12th
free and open collection of material from thousands of MIT courses, covering the entire MIT curriculum. No registration. WEBSITE
Weekly activities 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
Spring Break Art Camp Aides (Arts for All)
Due: April 1st
Grades Eligible: 9-12th
Complete the volunteer interest form early to secure a spot. Volunteers assist our camp programs by providing classroom support for art camps, from preparing materials and explaining lessons to working with individual students and supervising campers during breaks. WEBSITE
Second Harvest Silicon Valley
Volunteer
all year
Grades Eligible: 9-12th
To sign up to volunteer, visit our website by selecting one of the following options:
Sort food at our warehouses, Distribute food to community members - Distribution sites are located in nearly every neighborhood in Silicon Valley,
Deliver food to homes – Load your vehicle and deliver healthy groceries to homes of seniors and other homebound clients in Santa Clara or San Mateo County. You must be 18 years old to volunteer for this activity. WEBSITE
Do you love dogs? Doggie Protective Services (DPS) Volunteer Opportunity
ELIGIBLE AGES: 14+
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.
Camp Volunteer Opportunities at Marine Science Institute
ELIGIBLE GRADES: 9-12th
This is a great place for volunteers interested in science to help younger students learn about science.Year round opportunities! WEBSITE
City Trees Volunteer Opportunities
CityTrees loves working with volunteers from our community. The easiest way to volunteer with City Trees is to sign up for an upcoming event. Year round opportunities! WEBSITE
San Mateo County Historical Association
all year
Eligible Grades:9-12th
Volunteer for free public programs throughout the year: Lunar New Year, Happy San Mateo County Day, Fourth of July (half-price admission), Victorian Days, Día de los Muertos, and Hometown Holidays. Interested students can email carmen@historysmc.org for upcoming volunteer opportunities. WEBSITE
Friends of the Redwood City Library
Eligible Grades:9-12th
Volunteer to staff the Bookstore in the Downtown Library. This requires a 2-hour per week commitment. Volunteers chat with customers and accept payment. There are Saturday shifts plus shifts from 4 to 6 and 6 to 8 in the afternoon/evenings. WEBSITE
Help families able to stay close to their sick children
Families with critically ill children are going through some of the hardest moments of their lives.Year round opportunities!
For more information, click here
Volunteer Opportunity with Habitat for Humanity
Earn and Learn Occupations From State of California EDD
Earn and learn occupations can include a blend of workplace experience and classroom training. These types of occupations offer opportunities for job seekers to gain real-life work skills and increase their career options.
The State of California has a tool: The California Earn and Learn Occupations Tool is a web-based, interactive tool designed to assist job seekers, workforce partners, and businesses identify potential occupations in which you could earn a wage and learn new skills at the same time.
You can search opportunities by region
You can look at a list of Earn and Learn Occupations
You can find training centers for the education programs associated with the occupation.
Rock Band Summer Camp Counselor with Hummingbird Music School
Eligible Age: 16+
We are looking for talented musicians to lead rock band groups at Rock Band Summer Camp! Must have a knowledge of guitar/bass/keys/vocals and the ability to create simple and fun song arrangements.
Rock Band Camp runs in weekly sessions, each Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm throughout June, July and August. Counselors can choose to work one week or all summer long. $600/week. To apply, send a cover letter to info@hummingbirdmusicschool.com
See Flier Below
Recreation Leaders I/II and Program Coordinator positions with San Carlos Parks and Recreation Summer Camp programs
Must be 16 or older to apply
San Carlos Parks and Recreation is looking for individuals who are passionate about giving back to the community, motivated, enthusiastic, and responsible. Engage a fun and positive leadership experience while also having the opportunity to make an impact on kid’s lives. Come join our Parks and Recreation staff as a Recreation Leaders I/II or Program Coordinator in our Summer Camp Programs! Learn more and apply today at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-san-carlos
Part-time Grader Assistants Needed San Carlos Math and Reading Center Kumon Tutoring Center
ELIGIBLE GRADES/AGE: Juniors and Seniors
$17.00 hour Looking for students with good math and reading skills who are available to work approximately 6 - 8 hours per week on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Ideal part time job for high school or college students. Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center
If interested email qualifications and resume to kumonsancarlos@gmail.com
Mathnasium of Redwood City, a Math-Only Learning Center
ELIGIBLE AGE/GRADE: 16yr+ (Must have own transportation)
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. Join us for the opportunity to make a REAL difference in a child’s life by passing on a love for math!
Our starting salaries are $17.00-$19.00 depending on what level of math the instructors can teach.
If interested, please apply online
Pick up a flier in the College and Career Center
Hummingbird Music School is looking for fun and talented high school musicians to join our team of Music Teachers!
ELIGIBLE AGE/GRADE: 15yr+
Part-time work is available teaching after-school group Piano Classes at local elementary schools, as well as private lessons (in all instruments) in-person or online. Pay is $60/hour for group classes and $45/hour for private lessons. Please apply online at http://hummingbirdmusicschool.com/about
How To Videos for students now on our website!
Do you need free or reduced costs for College Applications, IB Exams, Prom Tickets and more?
Complete the 2024-2025 Meal Application
We want all families to complete this confidential meal application so that qualifying students can receive reduced cost bus passes, internet, prom tickets, grad night tickets, college application fees and IB testing registration. To complete the meal application, click here.
Needs to be completed every year!
Missed the Grade Level College/IB Meeting on August 28th
If you missed the Grade Level 4YR College & IB Meeting on August 28th
The grade-level presentation in English and Spanish ( without the recording) and handouts are available on the Sequoia College and Career webpage.
Past Newsletters
SECOND SEMESTER
Jan 12-18, 2025 CAREER: Career in Radiology
Jan 19-25, 2025 Mid Year Reports & Transcript Info, FINANCIAL AID: WUE Tuition, Applying for Scholarship NOW
Jan 26- Feb 1, 2025 CAREER: Careers in Gaming
Feb 2-8, 2025 Click Here Common App: Mid Year Reports Four Yr: Transcript and Reporting D/F or Changes FA: How to Talk to Your Parents About FA
Feb 9-16, 2025 CAREER:Think About Getting a Summer Job You Can Do While You Are Going to School/College - Get Certified As a Lifeguard
Feb 17-March 1, 2025 FA: Webgrant for Students Account & UC FA Advice 4 YR: How Colleges Communicate with Applicants
Mar 2-8, 2025 CAREER:Should You Pursue an Associate or a Baccalaureate Nursing Degree? From NurseJournal
MARCH 9-15, 2025 FA: Overlooked Strategies for Paying for College CA Priority Deadline Extended to April 2nd, UC: Withdrawing an Application
March 16-22, 2025 FOUR YEAR COLLEGE:Update Your Admit Status on “Colleges I’m Applying To” in Naviance UC: First-year admission updates and resources (Next Steps for Admitted Students/Waitlists & Appeals) CSU: 2025 Admit Days CAREER: Career in Marine Biology
Senior March 23-29 Enter your Art for Cover of Grad Program, GENERAL 4 YR: Update Colleges I’m Applying to Admit, Appeals and Waitlists. FA: 5 Numbers to Look For on Your FA Letter
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