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 Date Reminders: January 26 First Day of Semester 2 / Start of LP6 February 2 Physical Fitness Testing Window opens (9th graders only) February 2 Sports Medicine Seminar & Clippers Game February 20 High School Hangout – Dave & Busters 25-26 Academic Calendar  🌟2nd Semester Kick off: Spirit Week Jump-start into the second semester this week with our Spirit Week! Show off your creativity by dressing up for your live sessions or using a themed virtual background for every class. Check out the themes for each day here! Submit your favorite Meme for Meme Day here for a chance to win a gift card! February HS Hangout Kick off the weekend with fun, food, and games! Join us for a high school hangout at Dave and Buster’s in Ontario. Friday, February 20 from 11am to 1:30pm. Sign up here! NEW CTE Trips – extended sign ups! We’ve extended the sign up period for the next two weeks! The following trips are still available! OC Superior Court: Journey Through Justice CSUSB Leadership Ropes Course: High Team Challenge – FREE! Cinema Makeup School Tour High schoolers are also encouraged to participate in these two volunteer opportunities:Ronald McDonald House: Volunteer Opportunity (Pasadena) OC United: Volunteer Opportunity (Fullerton) Sage Oak Appreciation 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… Nevaeh-Kianna Christensen (9th grade)  Kianna has done an exceptional job transitioning from our middle school to our high school program! She is a straight-A student who takes advantage of our flexible program to get her work done on her own schedule. Kianna has also made a commitment to connecting with other Sage Oak students by participating in field trips, hangouts, and clubs. She loves helping others and hopes to pursue a career in law, either in criminal justice or family law. Kianna is currently completing A–G coursework and actively participates in three Sage Oak clubs—Theater, Music, and Speech & Debate—along with enrichment opportunities such as the Catalina field trip. She plans to attend a four-year college and values Sage Oak’s flexible learning model, which allows her to manage her time effectively while staying academically successful and socially engaged.  Trade School Programs Are you interested in going into a trade after high school? Check out this webinar that the counselors did last week on community college and trade options after high school. Here is a link to a resource for looking up trade programs offered by community colleges and private trade schools in the counties we serve. 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! HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS 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 Mackenzie Akins (last names M-Z) – makins@sageoak.education   Class of ’26 SCHOLARSHIPSPSO Scholarship This PSO Scholarship supports PSO’s (Parents for School Options) mission to provide free and equitable access to education. It is open to U.S. high school seniors enrolled in an online public school or independent study program who plan to attend a college or vocational school after graduation. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is February 20, 2026! Apply HERE! Sage Oak Scholarships We are excited to announce several scholarship opportunities available exclusively to members of the Class of 2026. These awards recognize students who demonstrate character, commitment, growth, and excellence. These scholarships are designed to honor not just achievement, but who you are as a learner and a member of our school community; your effort, integrity, resilience, and impact. A total of 18 students will be selected across these categories. Available Scholarships: Service Scholarship – $500 Accountability Scholarship – $500 Growth Mindset Scholarship – $500 Excellence Scholarship – $500 Superintendent’s Award – $1,000 Click Hereto review eligibility and application requirements. If you are eligible, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to have your hard work recognized and supported as you take your next steps beyond high school. APPLY HERE Application Deadline: February 20, 2026 Complete Your FAFSA or CADAA Today! If you need help completing a financial aid application (FAFSA or CADAA), please come to the Financial Aid Support and Assistance Open Zoom on one of the following dates! February 25, 2026 1:00 PM Zoom Link April 9, 2026 Understanding Your Award Letter“ 11:00 AM Zoom Link Visit these slides for more information on how to apply, or visit FAFSA.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov. ⭐️Class of 2026 Resources⭐️ Grad Central P.R.F Save the Date Jostens Cap & Gown  Sports Medicine Seminar + Clippers Game Monday, February 2 Come hear local physicians and experts present topics in sports medicine, related injuries, and treatment. Students will have the opportunity to participate in lab scenarios designed and overseen by nationally recognized Athletic Trainer, Cindy Kramer, on the floor of The Intuit Dome. Join us after for the Clippers Game! Sign up HERE! Long Beach Esports Tour Tuesday, February 3 Visit Long Beach City College’s championship-winning esports lab and meet the coaches and players behind the action! Sage Oak students will tour the lab, see how esports competitions are run and streamed, and discover exciting career paths in gaming, media, and technology—all while learning what it takes to be a great teammate in a professional esports environment. 🎮✨ Sign up HERE! GLO Mini Golf & Laser Tag Friday, February 6 Join Sage Oak High School for laser tag at GLO Mini Golf in San Bernardino! Experience glow in the dark obstacles and hidden challenges in the 2-story laser tag room. After the game, stick around to complete an escape room, explore the wonders of the world mini golf course, or play arcade games. Come ready to play and laugh with friends! Sign up HERE! Roller Skating Family Night Saturday, February 7 Skate Express offers the ultimate entertainment experience — combining the excitement of roller skating with other family favorite activities like bumper cars, and an arcade. Paid admission is required for all individuals entering the facility (age 2 and under are free). Admission is $13.50 at the door or $12.50 online and skate rentals are $6.00. We will all meet inside the entrance to check in and then enjoy some family fun time together. Sign up HERE! HS Hangout: Dave & Busters Friday, February 20 Kick off the weekend with fun, food & games! Join us for a high school hangout at Dave & Busters in Ontario. Sign up HERE! Children’s Literature Festival Friday, March 6 Each year, the festival brings together educators, librarians, parents, students, authors, illustrators, editors, and those interested in children’s literature for a unique combination of full conference and small group sessions. This year our faculty is once again chosen from the “best of the best”. Sign up HERE! CTE Cinema Makeup School Wednesday, March 18 Give students a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood with a guided tour of Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles. Students will explore the campus, see professionals in action, and learn about exciting careers in film, television, special effects, and entertainment artistry—an inspiring experience for creative students exploring arts and industry pathways. Sign up HERE! Newport Bay Outrigger & Kayak Tour Friday, March 20 Get out on the water and explore the Back Bay by kayak! Sage Oak students will enjoy a guided kayak tour at Northstar Beach, spotting wildlife like herons, migratory birds, and marine life while learning about this unique coastal ecosystem. With expert guides from the Newport Bay Conservancy, this hands-on adventure is perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. 🛶 Sign up HERE! Sage Oak Prom Saturday, April 25 You are invited to an evening of magic and mystery at Sage Oak Prom on April 25, 2026! Join us as we transform The Observatory in Santa Ana into a botanical wonderland filled with enchanting charm and ethereal vibes. Early Bird pricing through January 31! Buy tickets HERE! FREE CTE Leadership Ropes Course Challenge Tuesday, April 28 Join fellow Sage Oak High School students at Cal State San Bernardino’s Leadership Challenge Center for an exciting team-building experience. Participants will build confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills while tackling high-ropes challenges together in a safe, supportive environment. Sign up HERE!  Sage Oak Spirit Store is Now Open! The Sage Oak Spirit Store is now open and accepting orders through Sunday, February 8th! Items will ship to your home, so please anticipate a shipping fee added to your order. Allow 2-3 weeks after the store closes for production and delivery. Shop Today!Your Voice, Our Future: Join Sage Oak’s AI Listening Tour Sage Oak Charter School invites middle and high school students and parents to participate in a Listening Tour on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. These small-group sessions are designed to hear your hopes, concerns, and ideas about AI in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Feedback gathered will help inform the school’s AI strategic analysis, values alignment, and future policies and practices. Sessions are scheduled for middle and high school STUDENTS: Monday, February 2 at 2:00 PM (Zoom Link) Tuesday, February 3 at 4:00 PM (Zoom Link) For middle and high school PARENTS: Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 AM (Zoom Link) Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 PM (Zoom Link) Your voice matters! Join the conversation and help shape the future of learning. Oakschool Join us for The Breakfast Club this Friday at 8am to hear from author Skip Press! Grab your cereal and tune to hear about his journey, how he landed his job, and what his daily work is like! Course Catalog Conquer the CAASPP: State Test Prep Mr. D Math and WriteAtHome have teamed up to create effective, engaging, self-paced test prep courses for both math and ELA to equip your students to Conquer the CAASPP. Each of the following self-paced courses are available for PLA students in grades 3rd-8th and 11th and costs $75 via Instructional Funds. Conquer the CAASPP – Math (3rd-8th, 11th) Conquer the CAASPP – ELA (3rd-8th, 11th) If you are interested in utilizing $75 of your PLA student’s instructional funds to enroll, please contact your teacher or EA so they can start the PO request process. IFs only – no out-of-pocket payments accepted. Reminder: Tutor.com Access for all 4th-12th Graders We just remind you that all Sage Oak students in grades 4-12 will have 24/7 access to online, individualized tutoring and homework help in English and Spanish. This service is available anytime, day or night, in a wide range of subjects (including math, writing, and world languages). Every learner receives focused, personalized attention, and students can choose to communicate with their tutors via text-chat or voice – whichever is more comfortable for them. Academic support through Tutor.com is always safe and secure, with tutors undergoing a rigorous vetting process. Tutor.com’s expert tutors help students by showing them how to figure out problems themselves – never providing the answers. They are dedicated to giving students encouraging, judgment-free support. Connecting with a tutor is quick and easy: Students can access Tutor.com through their Clever dashboard via the Tutor.com app. Check out the steps here! We hope you’ll encourage your learners to connect with Tutor.com whenever they need help! Sage Studio Podcast – “Discovering the Sage Oak Virtual Learning Academy” In this episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Lana Beshara, the Director and Principal of Sage Oak’s Virtual Learning Academy (VLA). They discuss the structure and benefits of the VLA, detailing its unique approach to online education. Lana explains the live classes, small group sessions, and enrichment activities offered to students from TK to 8th grade. Watch Now!  Sincerely, Traci King High School Principal |
