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 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 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)

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

Miss the Junior Presentation?

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

Received an email Sunday 9/12 that the training had to be scheduled for a later date.

But there are still opportunities:

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

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

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.

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

University of the Pacific

Mon Sept 20

2:00 PM

University of Southern California

Wed Sept 22

10:15 AM

The University of Alabama

Mon Sept 27

11:30 AM

Elon University

Mon Sept 27

2:00 PM

California Lutheran University

Tue Sept 28

8:00 AM

Whittier College

Tue Sept 28

9:30 AM

Sarah Lawrence College

Tue Sept 28

11:30 AM

St Olaf College

Tue Sept 28

2:00 PM

Dartmouth College

Interested in a Women’s College? Sister Colleges Joint Information Session

Sept 14 or Sept 18

The Sister Colleges (Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Smith and Wellesley) are having a joint information session and mini college fair. Students and their parents will learn about: Our diverse, tight-knit communities. Our unique strengths across all fields, especially in the sciences. Our outstanding campus opportunities — internships, research, leadership development, career preparation and social life. Powerful outcomes for Sisters alumnae.

Register at wellesley.edu/admission/sisters.

Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University

Throughout the fall we will also host a series of virtual events for prospective students and families. Please share these details with your school community. The sessions will cover academics campus life, financial aid and admissions process at all five schools.

Student Events (There are more in Oct too)

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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