Welcome to the High School Family Updates! This newsletter is sent out every week to high school parents, students and Education Advisors with important news, reminders and upcoming events. Look for it every week! Upcoming Important Dates: April 14-17 & 20 CAASPP Testing (11th graders) April 17 LP8 Ends April 20 LP 9 Begins 🗓️ 25-26 Academic Calendar 📝CAASPP Testing CAASPP testing is happening this week! All 11th graders will be testing Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please check the schedule below for details. Make sure to get plenty of rest, arrive on time, and come prepared to do your best. Good luck—you’ve got this!  🤩 This Week’s Field Trips A reminder that the below High School field trips are happening THIS week! 4/22/2026 – Ronald McDonald House Pasadena: Volunteer Opportunity 4/22/2026 – Angels Baseball: STEM Day at Angels Stadium 4/22/2026 – Disneyland Workshops| 4/23/2026 – Knott’s Berry Farm Tours 4/24/2026 – HS Local Hangout – Casey’s Cupcakes Business Crawl Hangout 4/24/2026 – HS Local Hangout – Comic Con Museum 4/24/2026 – HS College Tour- Tour Crafton Hills College Public Safety Labs 4/25/2026 – Prom 2026 💃Prom Ticket Waitlist Missed your chance to purchase your prom ticket? Join the Prom Ticket Waitlist to see if you can get a spot! 📚Yearbook Hobby/Sports Submissions Do you have a hobby you are all about and want to share with other Sage Oak students? Do you play a sport and want to show off your skill? The Yearbook Committee is looking for Sage Oak students to share a photo of you participating in your sport or hobby. Submit your photo here! 📷 Submit Your Yearbook Photo – deadline extended! Want to see yourself in this year’s yearbook? Submit your headshot using the Google Form linked below! This form is for 9th–11th grade students. Yearbook Submissions Google Form Note: Seniors should submit their photos using only the Senior Submissions form (see details in the class of 2026 section) Sage Oak Appreciation – Chance to win a gift card! Show Sage Oak some love! Appreciate your friends, teachers, and counselors on this Public Padlet! Do you have a favorite teacher? Now’s your chance to let them know! 🎉. Submit a short video message thanking a teacher — or our amazing staff as a whole — for a chance to be featured in a student-created film! Sage Oak High School Yearbook Your year, preserved forever! Get yours to remember all the fun events, friends, and special moments. We have soft covers available for $41.27 and hard covers available for $48.27 (before taxes). You can also customize your copy by adding custom pages! Don’t miss out! Order here!  Every week, we will highlight a Sage Oak High School student who has been nominated by their Education Advisor. This week, Sage Oak High School is celebrating… 🌟Alicia Barber (12th Grade)🌟  Alicia is an exemplary student leader who has made the most of her time at Sage Oak. She has taken a rigorous academic path through Sage Oak classes and dual enrollment at Crafton Hills College. A dedicated leader, Alicia has been involved in ASB since her freshman year and now serves as ASB President, in addition to leading as President of the Christian Club. Through her involvement in clubs like ASB, Christian Club, Literacy Club, and Creative Writing Club, Alicia has grown in her confidence and developed strong leadership and communication skills. Known for her kindness and inclusivity, she strives to make everyone feel valued and encouraged. Alicia shares that Sage Oak has been the perfect fit since elementary school, providing her with strong academics and opportunities to grow through leadership, volunteer work, and independent study, which has prepared her well for college. This fall, she plans to attend Grand Canyon University to pursue a degree in elementary and special education—an exciting step toward her goal of becoming a teacher!  Mock Job Interview Activity  Help your student step confidently into their future by connecting them with real-world experience. Our mock job interview program pairs high school students with community members, giving them the chance to practice professional communication, build confidence, and receive valuable feedback. Together, we can bridge the gap between virtual learning and real-life success! Sign up here to participate in the mock job virtual interview activity the week of May 18th-22nd. Students will attend a training session the week of May 4th-8th on how to conduct themselves, dress, and answer job interview questions to prepare for a successful mock interview. Students can participate in the lessons without taking part in the virtual interview, but we highly recommend the interview experience. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! College Match:A Blueprint for Choosing the Right School! This self-survey is a valuable tool designed to help students reflect on their strengths, interests, and goals as they begin thinking about college. Through a series of questions about attitudes toward learning, independence, and future plans, students gain insight into their personality, learning style, and priorities—helping them identify colleges that are the best fit for them. Your Future in Healthcare 2026:A Guide for High School Students and Parents This guide is a helpful resource for students interested in exploring careers in healthcare. It provides an overview of different healthcare career paths, tips on how to prepare during high school, and information about summer programs, scholarships, and hands-on opportunities. It’s a great starting point for anyone curious about pursuing a future in the medical field! Life Hacks Join “Life Hacks” every Friday at NOON! If you want to hang out and connect with some other high school students or get some helpful tips to navigate the teenage years, join Ms. Coral at Life Hacks every Friday at noon. Join the Zoom HERE! Here is the link to the HS Counseling Calendar – subscribe to this calendar to have all the webinars that the counselors are hosting with zoom links! Coral Prendergast (last names A-L) – cprendergast@sageoak.education Cheri Adame (last names M-Z) – cadame@sageoak.education   Attention Seniors! Last Resume Workshop Is This Week! If you are graduating this year and still need help with your resume, which is due at the end of May, come to the Resume Workshop that the counselors are facilitating! Wednesday, April 15th at 1:00PM | Zoom Link Is My Teen Ready for College? Time Management, Organization, and Confidence for College Thursday, April 16 | 5 p.m. PT Today’s teens have a lot to balance, and it can be hard to keep everything in order. At the same time, college success depends on strong habits like time management and organization. Join BigFuture Parent Nights to get practical strategies for helping teens strengthen these skills now, before they transition to college. They’ll answer your questions and give you expert advice to support your teen and their future. Register Now! ⭐️Class of 2026 Resources⭐️ Grad Central P.R.F Save the Date Jostens Cap & Gown  Young Entrepreneurs Day Wednesday, April 22 Join us as we celebrate the spirit of Sage Oak entrepreneurship at our upcoming Young Entrepreneurs Day! Taking place on April 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM on Zoom, this event will feature presentations from our Entrepreneurship 1 & 2 students, followed by a Q&A session. Interested in sharing your ideas? Sign up to speak and be part of this inspiring event! Sign up HERE! M&M Surf Lessons Friday, April 24 Are you stoked and ready to drop in on a wave? Well, now is your chance. Join us for a 3-hour lesson in a group setting with M&M Surf Schools experienced instructors in a fun and safe environment. Any surfer can join this lesson, as they work with all skill levels. Sign up HERE! Casey’s Cupcakes Entrepreneurship Hangout Friday, April 24 Join Sage Oak’s Entrepreneurship Pathway for a fun and inspiring field trip to Casey’s Cupcakes in downtown Riverside! Students will hear from a business manager about real-world entrepreneurship, learn about job opportunities at the Mission Inn, and get insider tips on applying for holiday positions. Afterward, enjoy time exploring downtown: grab a cupcake, visit local coffee shops or bookstores, and connect with other small businesses in the area. Sign up HERE! Crafton Hills College Public Safety Labs Friday, April 24 Did you ever wonder what it takes to provide care for emergencies like car accidents, heart attacks, drowing, and other injuries? Join us on a tour of the Fire, EMT, and Paramedic Labs at Crafton Hills College. Sign up HERE! Comic Con Museum Friday, April 24 Students have an exciting opportunity to explore creativity at the Comic-Con Museum, part of the world-famous Comic-Con convention! This interactive experience celebrates comics, film, anime, gaming, and all things pop culture. During a hands-on Comics Creation workshop, students will get to learn the art of visual storytelling and began creating their own original comics. Sign up HERE! Cal State Fullerton Tour Friday, May 1 Join this guided tour with a Titan Ambassador (Official CSUF Campus Tour Guide) who will highlight campus buildings, share interesting facts, and provide insight into their Titan experience! Sign up HERE! Star Wars Day at the Academy Sunday, May 3 The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the U.S. devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. Join your peers in visiting the museum for its annual Star Wars celebration! We will meet droids and craft Star Wars themed buttons, origami, and puppets. Afterwards, we will explore the museum’s multi-floor collection of film and animation memorabilia, with current exhibitions ranging from Ponyo and Barbie to Jaws and Bong Joon Ho. Sign up HERE! For any questions about any of the events listed, please email ASB Coordinator, Danny Levin, at dlevin@sageoak.education   We value your feedback and invite you to participate in our 2025-26 Sage Oak Parent Survey. Your input helps us continue to grow and better support you and your student. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Sage Serves – window closing! We are about two weeks away from the close of the 2025–2026 Sage Serves service window on April 30, 2026. We are so proud of our students and their commitment to our core value of service this year!Sage Serves Participants, here is the breakdown of the Sage Serves Recognition Levels and Hours Required:  Please submit hours by the firm deadline of May 4, 2026. We can’t wait to celebrate the students’ accomplishments at the End of Year Promotions. Sage Studio Podcast New Episode Turning Points: A Parent’s Perspective on High School Education  In this episode, host Tiffiny Webster talks with Sage Oak parent Lydia Winslow about transferring her son Malachi into the Sage Oak High School program in his junior year after he struggled in a traditional school setting and fell behind on credits. Lydia shares how Sage Oak’s education advisor support, communication, resources, and IEP services helped Malachi adjust to online learning, catch up, and get on track to graduate, and she encourages other parents of struggling students to consider the program. Click here to watch now!  Sincerely, Traci King High School Principal |
