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: May 11 – 15 i-Ready Testing Window May 15 Last Day of LP9 May 18 First Day of LP10 June 4 Last Day of School! 🗓️ 25-26 Academic Calendar ✅ iReady Testing There will be NO live sessions this week as students continue completing their Local i-Ready Assessments. Students should continue attending the i-Ready proctor sessions they signed up for until both their ELA and Math Diagnostic Tests are fully completed. i-Ready Proctor Schedule Once testing is finished, this is a great opportunity to focus on catching up, improving grades, or even finishing courses early as we head into the final stretch of the school year. The countdown is on — there are only 3 weeks left of school, so let’s finish strong! 📚AP Course Survey Have you been hoping to take a specific AP course that we don’t currently offer in-house? We’d love to hear from you! Each year, we look for ways to expand our course offerings to better meet student interests and goals. Please take a moment to complete our AP Course Survey and let us know which AP course(s) you would be excited to take in the future! 👉🏼 AP COURSE SURVEY👈🏼 📝Summer School Credit Recovery 👉🏼 Summer school opportunities are available for free through Sage Oak’s in-house Credit Recovery Program for students needing to make up credits. Students who have failed a course will receive communication with details about required enrollment in our in-house credit recovery summer school program to make up missing credits. This program is also available for students who earned a D and would like to improve their grade. Getting Ahead 👉🏼 Students interested in accelerating their coursework can enroll in a program, but please keep in mind the following criteria: There are no summer instructional funds – all summer school options must be paid out of pocket The school must be UC a-g and NCAA approved The course(s) must start after Sage Oak ends (June 4) and finish prior to the start of the 26/27 school year (August 24) The school must be transcript producing – these transcripts must be sent directly to Sage Oak after the course is completed See below for some suggested options and more details👇🏼! ☀️Summer School Options for High School Students Sage Oak Appreciation – Chance to win a gift card! Do you have a favorite teacher? Now’s your chance to let them know! 🎉. Appreciate your friends, teachers, and counselors on this a short Public Padlet. Submit a 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 Yearbooks still available! 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…  🌟Alisha Leisten (12th Grade)🌟 Sage Oak senior Alisha Leisten is an inspiring example of creativity, leadership, and academic excellence. At just 17 years old, Alisha has already graduated summa cum laude from Saddleback College with an AA-T (Associates of Arts – Transferable) in Communication Studies and also earned her IGETC certification through Sage Oak’s dual enrollment program. She is also an active member of ASB, serves as Treasurer for Sage Oak’s National Honor Society, and has earned both the Seal of Biliteracy in American Sign Language and the Seal of Civic Engagement.Beyond academics, Alisha is an accomplished singer, songwriter, actress, and cirque artist performing under the stage name Alisha Liston. Earlier this year, she earned international recognition at VIVA Fest, placing 2nd in both the PRO dance trapeze and Emerging Pro rope categories. After high school, Alisha plans to continue growing her music career and business while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Applied Business. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and excited to see what she does next!  Mental Health Awareness May 11–15 is Student Mental Health Week, a state-wide initiative to highlight the importance of mental well-being for student success. By sharing resources and promoting self-care, your school counselors hope to encourage conversation, reduce stigma, and support a school community where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Please utilize this mental health resource for our high school students, and reach out to your HS counseling team, Ms. Coral (A-L) and Ms. Mackenzie (M-Z), to say hello or ask any questions. For 24/7 support for you or a loved one, please dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. NEW CC Partnership with Irvine Valley College We are excited to offer two Irvine Valley College partner classes in Fall 2026! Students can earn both college and high school credit through asynchronous online courses with reserved seats just for our high school students. Currently, the available courses for the 26/27 school year include U.S. History since 1865 (meets the U.S. History graduation requirement) and Introduction to Psychology (elective credit). Interested students should complete the survey linked below to learn more and reserve their spot! 👉🏼IVC INTEREST FORM👈🏼 Student Success: Exploring Your Options After High School Not sure what comes after high school? Join this informative FREE webinar hosted by tutor.com on May 19th to explore the different pathways available after graduation, including military service, trade/technical school, traditional college, and direct-to-workforce employment. Students will learn about the benefits and challenges of each option, how to prepare during high school, and what future opportunities each path can offer. The session will conclude with a live Q&A hosted by Tutor.com’s Training and Development Team. Register Here! 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 Mackenzie Akins (last names M-Z) – makins@sageoak.education  🤩 Final Stretch, Seniors!  The finish line is officially in sight, but don’t let “senioritis” slow you down now! These final weeks are incredibly important, so continue staying on top of assignments, checking your grades, and finishing your courses strong. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and now is the time to stay focused and finish with pride. Graduation is just around the corner — keep pushing, you’ve got this! A few senior specific reminders… There are NO live sessions this week due to the school-wide i-Ready testing 12th graders do NOT take i-Ready! You can (and should 😅) absolutely use this week to catch up on classes or even get ahead! 🏆Graduation Cords & Awards Take a look at the list of graduation cords, awards, seals, certificates, and special recognitions to see which honors you may have qualified for! These recognitions celebrate a variety of accomplishments including academics, leadership, service, dual enrollment achievements, career pathways, and more. Take a moment to explore all the different cords & awards as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026! ⭐️CORDS AND AWARDS⭐️ ⭐️ Decision Day Celebration for Class of 2026 Grads! We are excited to celebrate our seniors and their plans after graduation at Decision Day on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 PM! Students who complete the Decision Day survey will be highlighted during the event as we recognize their next steps and accomplishments. Please fill out this survey if you would like to attend this special celebration! Additional details can be found in the attached slides. If you have any questions, please contact Mackenzie Akins. makins@sageoak.education 🙂 👨🎓👩🎓Final Grad Webinar – Grads Only! The last Grad Webinar will be on Thursday, May 28th and will include a virtual walk-through and more details on the check-in process! Zoom Link ⭐️Class of 2026 Resources⭐️ Grad Central P.R.F Save the Date Jostens Cap & Gown  🐷 Farmstrong Rescue – Volunteer Opportunity!Friday, May 15 Join the Sage Oak National Honor Society for a meaningful volunteer opportunity at Farmstrong Rescue on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students are welcome to drop in at any time during the event window. Volunteers will assist with basic maintenance and animal care, so be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Come lend a hand and make a difference! Sign up HERE! ⛸️ L.E.A.P. Figure Skating Thursday, May 21 Come Learn, Experience, and Progress in figure skating! Experience what it is like to be a figure skater, even if it’s only for a couple hours. Figure skating lessons will be provided, skates will be available for $8 rental, off-ice training experience along with trivia fun! Thursday, May 21st 11:45 – 2:30pm at Great Ice in Irvine. Spots are limited. Sign up HERE! NEW Fortnite Tournament Friday, May 22 Get ready to battle it out in our upcoming Fortnite Solo Zone Wars Tournament! Competitors will face off in an intense best-of-two format, where the first player to win two complete 14-round matches claims victory. All participants must arrive no later than 10:10 AM! Bring your best builds, aim, and strategy to see who comes out on top! Sign up HERE! 🎓 UC Riverside College TourFriday, May 22 Join us for an official guided tour of the University of California, Riverside on Friday, May 22nd! The tour begins promptly at 1:00 PM, so please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early. Feel free to explore campus and grab lunch before or after the tour—this is a great opportunity to experience UCR firsthand! Sign up HERE! 🌊 End of Year Beach Hangout Friday, May 22 Kick off summer and celebrate the end of the school year with your friends at the beach. Our last high school hangout of the year will be Friday, May 22 from 12pm to 3pm at Belmont Shores in Long Beach. Sign up HERE! 💃 NHS Prom Attire Collection & Exchange Wednesday, May 27 Do you have multiple fancy dresses you used for a single night, never to touch them again? Make them useful by donating them to those in need! On May 27th at Red Hill Park in Rancho Cucamonga, the National Honor Society will be hosting a dress collection. Stop by between 11am-2pm with your attire, and even check out some of the pieces other students donated. If you aren’t graduating, feel free to exchange dresses with other students for next year’s Sage Oak events. Any remaining dresses will be donated to financially burdened teenagers. Suits are also accepted! Sign up HERE! 🌅 Senior Sunset Friday, May 29 SENIORS ONLY! Come celebrate the end of your high school journey with your fellow grads! Reminisce on the memories made during high school and share your post high school plans. Friday, May 29, 3pm to 8:30pm at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach. Sign up HERE!  Sincerely, Traci King High School Principal |
