Sequoia College & Career Newsletter

Week of October 31- November 6, 2021

Welcome Students & Families

Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career

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

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.

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Important Dates/Deadlines & Upcoming Events

Scroll through for more detailed information!

Important Dates and Deadlines

Nov 12- Reflections PTSA Contest Submission Due (see below)

Did you Miss the Junior, Sophomore or Freshman Presentation?

Meetings were recorded and posted on the College & Career Center webpage (Evening Presentation Resources) Note - the 10th grade meeting has two recordings for both English and Spanish

Sequoia High School College Visits

In Naviance go to the College tab and then click on 'College Visits' for a complete list of visits and to register!

Upcoming Sequoia High School College Visits

If you need help signing up for a college visit, come by College/Career Center or watch How To Video - Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia

Landmark College (school specializes in students with learning disabilities)

Mon Nov 1

9:30 AM

Oregon State University

Mon Nov 1

10:30 AM

VIRTUAL COLLEGE EVENTS

Other College Events

Find the College for You at NACAC Virtual College Fairs

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:

Tuesday, Nov. 2: Arts & STEM Fair: 4-8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Nov. 14: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET

Don't miss these free, one-day events for high school students, transfer students, and families. Go to virtualcollegefairs.org to see the list of participating colleges. Then log in on any fair date to attend Zoom sessions, text your questions, and demonstrate interest... all without leaving home.

Dance at UCLA Virtual Event

Nov 6 (Must RSVP)

"Are you considering earning a Bachelor of Arts in Dance? Join the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance for an interactive preview of our Dance Major which integrates the practice, composition, and critical interrogation of dance as a cultural practice and encourages our students to study a variety of global dance forms throughout their studies. Engage with current students and faculty, learn more about the studio space and classes, and get answers to your questions about the admission process, including the audition and supplemental application, directly from our staff.

“Discover Dance at UCLA” will take place online from 10:00am – 11:30am PST on Saturday

The link to register can be found here: bit.ly/discoverdance2021

More information about WACD admissions can be found here: www.wacd.ucla.edu/programs/apply/undergraduate/dance

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at admissions@arts.ucla.edu”

Coalition Application College Panels

Through- Nov 16

The Coalition will host a series of events this fall, including our largest virtual fair We're excited our panel discussions will be hosted concurrently in Spanish, including sessions on completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile, as well as on getting an early start on college planning and attending college as a first-generation student.

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

Exploring Your Academic Interests - Nov 17

To register and get more information go to their website

Juniors: PSAT Results

The results of the PSAT usually are ready in December.

Students will receive a message on how to access their electronic score report in their school email.

Colleges I’m thinking about on Naviance

It is important to start thinking about possible college opportunities long before your senior year.

Steps to adding colleges to “Colleges I’m Thinking About”

Log in to Naviance from the school website (no password, Single Sign On User)

Click on “Colleges” tab on the top of the page or click on Colleges I’m Applying to on the homepage

To Research College’s

Click on “Colleges” tab on the top of the homepage and then go to “Find Your Fit”

Then, click on “Advanced College Search”

Start with location, size and maybe a specific activity. If the school seems interesting, add it to your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” section. OR Select the college you’re interested and mark the “heart” logo.

When you add a college and there is a program, scholarship or visit opportunity for that school, you will be notified by Ms Ignaitis. For example, I just received an award opportunity for Washington College in Maryland. When I looked in Naviance, I can see who is interested in that school.

When you add a college, you can use the “scattergram” feature in Naviance that compares you to other students that applied to that school from Sequoia. This is important because most colleges look at you in the contexts of your school. If in 9th or 10th, you can use this information as a goal. If in 11th, you can use it as a realistic gauge based on GPA and test scores-FROM the PAST. To use this feature in your “Colleges I’m thinking about” section, click on the three dots and click on the graph icon “Scattergram” for each college.

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College Websites Offer Great Financial Aid Help - Both General and Specific to their School - Financial Aid vs Financial Education from NYU

Vantage Point: NYU

NEW YORK CAMPUS

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.

First, let's break down some key terms and offices:

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

SENIORS - also remember to look at the FA due dates as well as the application due date!

So You Want to Be a Veterinarian

Veterinarians are highly trained medical professionals who provide for the health and quality of life of all kinds of animals. If you are interested in learning about how to prepare for a career in veterinary medicine, visit So You Want to Be a Vet

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Read through for different opportunities including summer programs, conferences and community service.

Virtual Job Shadow with Franklin Templeton (Global Investment Company)

Nov 9th - Must Register

Interest in Finance and/or Investing?

Junior Achievement of NorCal is excited to continue our partnership with Franklin Templeton to provide experiential learning and practical Career Readiness lessons to high school students in the Bay Area and throughout Northern CA! Please join us for our fall Virtual Job Shadow with Franklin Templeton mentors on Tuesday, November 9th at 3:30pm.

Learn about career opportunities in the world of Finance, Trading and Wealth Management. Meet and interact with professionals from an industry leader based right here in Northern CA.

Agenda includes:

Virtual tour of the San Mateo campus
Workshops from the HR team and the Equity Trading Desk
Small-group breakouts with mentors from multiple departments
Prize giveaways for participating students

Parents and students: Click on the registration link to sign up

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

clevy@redwoodcity.org

650-780-7077 office

650-474-9369 cell

Healthy Cities Tutoring - Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers, aged 14 - 96 years old, provide one-on-one support for children in K-8th grade in San Carlos or Redwood City schools to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning and self-esteem. The need for volunteer tutors grows every year and we hope you or someone you know will get involved in this rewarding volunteer experience.

In Redwood City, we currently serve Clifford School (K-8th grade), Connect Community Charter School(K-8th grade), Kennedy Middle School (6-8th grade), and Henry Ford Elementary School (K-5th grade). You will be able to choose your preferred school location, age/grade of child, and day/time for tutoring.

Tutor training and orientation for all new volunteers starts in October

For more information about Healthy Cities Volunteer Opportunities: Visit

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

For more information

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.

For More Information

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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

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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.

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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.

Local Organization Wants Your Input - Asking you to take a Very Short Survey.

ARTS RWC, an arts roundtable in Redwood City, on a powerful vision + dream for a new arts center that we are calling the Center for Creativity, to serve our city and the whole Peninsula.

I now need your help to move it closer to reality! Here’s how -

Ask all your students to take the high school survey, we have it in both English and Spanish.

REDWOOD CITY ARTS CENTER SURVEY – HIGH SCHOOL, ENGLISH

REDWOOD CITY ARTS CENTER SURVEY - HIGH SCHOOL, SPANISH

Survey results will be used to inform a formal feasibility study that will go deeper and consider possible locations, as well as enlist the support of city and county government for the vision. Survey collection ends November 12th.

We believe the time is now for Redwood City and the Peninsula to have a permanent, local arts center that serves the community’s needs in the arts, from education and practice to exhibition and performance. Give us your input on what your DREAM Art Center would be.

Scholarships and Contests

Updated scholarship list with May deadlines is available on the College and Career page under the Scholarships tab on the school website for all grades

Sequoia High School PTSA: 2021-2022 Reflections Contest Information

Due: Nov 12th

This year’s theme: I will change the world by...

Enter your artwork and reflect about its meaning to you in one of six categories.

Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts

All entries will be recognized for their artistic achievement. Participation itself is a meaningful contribution to the Sequoia community! First-place finishers in each category enter the district competition, district winners move on to the state competition, and state winners move on to compete nationally.

Be sure to review the rules and category information on the Reflections page of the PTSA website.

Submissions due Friday, Nov. 12. Click here for the online submission form. For questions, email Meredith Park or Margaret Brockman at sequoiareflections@gmail.com, or call 650-743-1695

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Yard Work Close to Sequoia High School

$22 per hour,minimum two hours per week. Please text your contact info to Mr.Paul at 650-218-5577

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

Has open interviews every Monday from 2-5.

Apply at www.cfaredwoodcity.com

FAQs/How To Videos

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How To Videos for students now on our website!

Students: visit the website for a number of How-To videos that Sequoia Counselors made for help with common application, scholarships and much more!

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