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SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL “101” August 14, 2018

Join us for the welcome meeting at Sequoia High School, where you'll learn about school basics, extracurricular activities, and parent-run organizations. Get to know the administrative team, understand the schedule information for the first week, and important behavior expectations. Stay connected and informed through various communication channels and access academic support resources. Explore special academic programs like International Baccalaureate and Health Career Academy. Discover the exciting extracurricular activities available, including clubs, athletics, and visual & performing arts.

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SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL “101” August 14, 2018

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  1. SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL “101” August 14, 2018 WELCOME!

  2. AGENDA • Who’s Who? • School Basics & Resources • Extracurricular Activities • Parent-Run Organizations • Checklist

  3. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Sean Priest Principal Kristin Stout Instructional VicePrincipal Sophia Olliver Administrative VicePrincipal (Grades 9/10) Gary Gooch Administrative VicePrincipal (Grades 11/12)

  4. SCHEDULE INFORMATION First week of school • The bell schedule for the first week of school: • First day of school (tomorrow) students attend all classes and get out at the normal time. • The rest of the week is Block schedule Thursday (“A Day”) and Friday (“B Day”) • See www.sequoiahs.org (Bell Schedules under Resources) and Daily Bulletin for schedule (Back to School, Open House, holidays may not follow the typical schedule) • Your code to register for Infinite Campus and your student’s locker #are listed on their schedule

  5. SCHEDULE INFORMATION First week of school Wait! What are collab days and block schedules? • Block schedule - “A” (1st, 3rd, 5th) or “B” (2nd, 4th, 6th) days - 100 minute classes (plus 0 and 7th every day) • Traditional schedule - All classes meet but for shorter periods • Collaboration Days - Like Traditional schedule but class periods are even shorter and school ends early for teacher collaboration (department meetings, teacher training, etc.)

  6. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Be on time and prepared. Event pickup within 20 min. Electronics-free 8:15am-3:40pm Dress code: -No under straps/cleavage showing -No saggy jeans or single color -Mid-thigh shorts and skirts -No alcohol/drug/sexual/area code references “Just be nice”

  7. STAY CONNECTED AND INFORMED • “THE SENTINEL”- Weekly E-Newsletter for families shares important info and highlights upcoming events/activities. Parent/guardian emails provided in registration are automatically subscribed. • COLLEGE & CAREER - Grade level updates sent by Ms. Ignaitis (College Counselor). Parent/guardian emails provided in registration are automatically subscribed. • CANVAS - Track assignments and grades for each class; communicate with teachers (subscribe) • INFINITE CAMPUS - View report cards/transcripts, attendance, food service and other finance transactions and more (subscribe) • DAILY BULLETIN - an online version of the daily announcements that students hear every morning (subscribe) This is just a partial list! See SHS Communications Resources under Quicklinks on SHS’s website: www.sequoiahs.orgto subscribe.

  8. ACADEMIC SUPPORT Issue? Follow the “chain of command” (Student should lead the effort!) Other Resources: College & Career Center SAFE Before and After School Homework Center, Tutoring and Enrichment

  9. GUIDANCE & COUNSELING STAFF • Melissa Peréz,Head Guidance Counselor • Laura Duran,Guidance Counselor • Fred Kessler,Guidance Counselor • Patty Vlahakos,Guidance Counselor • Joel Rebello,Guidance Counselor • Cynthia Wilde,Guidance Counselor • Lisa McCahon,IB Coordinator • Teresa Ignaitis,College Advisor

  10. RESOURCE CENTERS MENTORING PROGRAM (students referred by staff) MONTHLY ELAC MEETING (Spanish) 1st Tuesday of the month WELLNESS Mindfulness, Health Fair, Presentations YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Youth Advisory Board, Peer Mediation, Leadership, Resilience MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Crisis, Individual & Group Counseling FAMILY CENTER Assists families in navigating the school system & making referrals TEEN RESOURCE CENTER (TRC) Ms. Judy Romero jromero@seq.org

  11. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER • All students will have a “Naviance” account to manage their college process • Students and parents should review the weekly grade level emails from Ms. Ignaitis (tignaitis@seq.org): • College Fair Dates/Locations • Job Opportunities • Visits from College Reps • Important Deadlines • Financial Aid/Scholarship information • Important dates: • October 10- Freshmen arrive at lunch (PSAT in am for 10th & 11th) • October 11- Freshmen College Visit Day (permission form required) • October 24, 6pm- Freshmen College and IB(ICAP) Information Night

  12. SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS International Baccalaureate • 9th & 10th: ICAP classes • 11th & 12th: IB classes • 21 IB (and 3 AP) courses • Students can take one or more for “certificate” or pursue IB Diploma • Contact: Lisa McCahon Health Career Academy • Apply during 9th grade • Preparation for college level study in healthcare fields or a career in health care upon graduation • Contact: Ashley Gray Digital Arts Academy • Apply during 9th grade • Preparation for college level study in digital arts fields or a career in digital arts upon graduation • Contact: Cameron Dodge

  13. BEYOND THE ACADEMICS Extracurricular Activities • Clubs • Athletics • Visual & Performing Arts • Student Activities & ASB

  14. CLUBS • More than 60 student clubs • Generally meet during lunch. Anyone can join! • “CLUB DAY” is September 14 All That's Lit to Print (Lit Magazine) * Anime Club * Astronomy Club * Badminton Club * Bay Area Unidos Club * Best Buddies * Black Student Union (BSU) * Board Game Club * Board and Card Game Club * Bread Club * California Scholarship Federation (CSF) * Chess Club * Class of 2018 * Class of 2019 * Class of 2020 * Class of 2021 * Cleanup Club * Crayola Club * Creative Writing Club * Drama Club * Dream Club * Empowered P7 Bible Club * Environmental Club (ECOS) * Fight Cancer Club * Film Appreciation Club * Free the Children Club * French Club * Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) * Girls Learn International (GLI) * Girls Who Code * Habitat for Humanity * Hiking Club * Hip Hop Dance Club * HOSA * IB Club * Italian Club * Jewish Club * K-Pop Club * Key Club * Latino Student Union * Model United Nations * Outdoor Activities Club * Pay it Forward Club * PEACE * Peer Mediators * Photography Club * Poker Club * Postal Art Club * Random Acts of Kindness * Robotics Club * Ronald McDonald House Club * Runners Club * Sequoia Christian Club * Sequoia Kahoot Club * Sequoia Surf Club * SHS Teen Cert * Social Justice League * Speech and Debate * STEM + A * Super Smash Brothers Club * Tech Enthusiasts Club * What the Health * Young Dreamers Network * Young Republicans Club * Youth Advisory Board * Youth for Christ (YFC) * AND MORE………….

  15. ATHLETICS 44 SHS teams compete primarily in the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL).

  16. ATHLETICS REMINDERS • Schedule physical exam and have form filled out by doctor. Physicals are good for exactly one year. • Complete online clearance (seqsports.com - “More” - “Registration - Athletic Clearance). • ALLOW 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO START OF SEASON FOR CLEARANCE • Complete online parent driver clearance (need proof of insurance and license) • Students may not drive other students to games/practices • Check www.seqsports.com for sport-specific information • Athletic Director: Melissa Schmidt mschmidt@seq.org

  17. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS • Classes for Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Photography, Ceramics and Industrial Arts • After school options include theatre productions, Dance Team and Open Art Studio • Fall Musical tryouts in September (see sequoiadrama.com) What you can do: attend performances, volunteer

  18. STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ASB • ASB (Student Government) • Leadership Classes • Student Activities • Student Fundraising • Building Social Bonds Leader of the Pack: Corey Uhalde @ cuhalde@seq.org

  19. PARENT OPPORTUNITIES • PTSA & ELAC • Sports & Spirit Boosters • Sequoia High School Education Foundation (SHSEF) • Sequoia Business Sponsorship Program

  20. PARENTS, TEACHERS & STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (PTSA) • “The Sentinel” weekly newsletter • New Student Orientation (today!) • Graduation Week Activities • Junior Scholarship Program • Mini-Grant Program • Reflections Art Contest • Teacher Appreciation Events • Recruit Volunteers for school activities (e.g.- photo day, IB exam proctors) • Adopt-A-Family & other family support Promoting the collaboration and engagement of families in the education of our students. What you can do:Become a member ($20), volunteer, donate to SHSEF, attend meetings- 7pm, first Tuesday of every month (except Jan. and June) in the MPR. PRINCIPAL’S RECEPTION, September 4!

  21. ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ELAC) • Parents and interested community members working to meet the needs of English Learners at Sequoia • Meets 7pm, the first Tuesday of the month in the MPR with Spanish translation • Learn about Sequoia events, make recommendations to the principal and the Sequoia site council • Promotes school policies that enhance the educational opportunities of Sequoia English Learners

  22. SPORTS & SPIRIT BOOSTERS Mission: Promote school spirit and provide financial support to all Sequoia High School athletic and cheer teams Equipment and Uniforms Crab Feed Dinner and Auction (March ‘19) Football game concessions Transportation to games Stampede Fun Run (April ‘19) Sports Awards Ceremonies Spirit Wear Student-Athlete Scholarships What you can do to become a member:volunteer (1 hour or more), donate ($ or auction items), attend events

  23. SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SHSEF) $500,000 annually raised to fund staff, projects and programs to ensure that every Sequoia student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Academic Enrichment College and Career Family Support & PTSA Staff Development Visual and Performing Arts Technology What you can do: Donate ($1,200 suggested per student but all donations, of any amount, help us reach our goal) and volunteer. Visit www.shsef.org.

  24. SEQUOIA BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM • Benefits SHSEF, Boosters, PTSA and VPA (i.e.- one-stop shop) • School-wide marketing opportunities for business donors throughout the year • Different Sponsorship Levels • More information at the SHSEF table or visit our website: www.shsef.org

  25. CHECKLIST (see handout!) Subscribe to various distribution lists: Daily Bulletin, Infinite Campus, Canvas, ELAC, Boosters, etc. Refer to SHS Communications Resource in Quicklinks ofwww.sequoiahs.org Schedule sports physical and complete online sports clearance two weeks prior to team tryouts (www.seqsports.com) Join and volunteer for PTSA (www.sequoiaptsa.org) Join and volunteer for Boosters (sites.google.com/site/sequoiaboosterclub/) Donate and volunteer for SHSEF (www.shsef.org) Become a Sequoia Business Sponsor (www.shsef.org) Attend Back to School Night, August 30, 6:30pm Meet Sean Priest on September 4, 7pm at ELAC & PTSA meetings Complete permission form for October 11 Freshmen College Day Attend October 24, 6 pm- Freshmen College and IB (ICAP) Info. Night

  26. STUDENT Q&A Thank you! ¡Gracias!

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