| 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! |
 Good morning and welcome to 🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 We are inviting parents and students to take a moment and either A) send an email or text of thanks to staff member who has had an impact on you or B) submit your thanks on this Teacher Appreciation Form and we will pass it along for you! Thank you for helping us celebrate our amazing staff! |
🌳 News & Updates Spring iReady Testing: The spring iReady testing window opens this Friday! The iReady is an important internal assessment tool that helps the school track student growth in English and math. All students in grades 9-11 should have signed up for testing sessions on the Student iReady Sign Up. (If you haven’t, please sign upno later than Wednesday, May 7th.) Important iReady Details All 9th, 10th and 11th graders will complete the iReady Testing window is Friday, May 9th through Friday, May 16th There will be no live classes and no work assigned in Canvas May 12-May 16th Students will select at least one test session each day on the Student iReady Sign Up by Wed, May 7th NEW The Zoom iReady proctor schedule will be sent on Thursday by your EA  National Honor Society Applications: Applications for the new members to the National Honor Society (NHS) are now open. (Students who are already NHS members do not need to reapply) To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and leadership. The deadline is Friday, May 9th for any NEW qualified students to submit the NHS application! For questions please contact Christy Hartman.  Crafton Hills College Partner Sections for Sage Oak: Sage Oak is once again partnering with Crafton Hills to offer sections of college classes just for our students! Students can select from core and elective classes over summer and fall semester. Reach out to your EA with questions or follow the step-by-step directions HERE. Summer 2025Freshman Composition Intro Career, Education, & Life Planning Fall 2025Academic Reading & Writing History of U.S. – 1865 to Present Student Success & College Experience Human Geography American Government & Politicsill select at least one test session each day on the Student iReady Sign Up by Wed, May 7th  Summer School: Sage Oak offers credit recovery courses over the summer for students who have received a D or F in a core class that they need to make up. Please check with your EA if you will need to participate: Two 4-week sessions: June 9th – July 3rd and July 7th – August 1st Students will work on one course at a time Most students are able to finish one semester course per 4-week session No cost to students Students who received an F in a course this school year must participate Students who would like to get ahead and take classes for advancement over the summer can sign up for classes at a transcript-producing program such as a community college, Mr. D Math, Silicon Valley HS or BYU. See more details HERE.  Sage Oak Yearbook: It’s not too late to order your 24-25 Sage Oak yearbook and customize your two free pages! Relive in-person events like dances, field trips, hangouts, Senior Sunrise, Pali, CIMI and more! Plus add your own photos and memories to personalize the book just for you! Order yours HERE. 🎓 CLASS OF 2025 🎓 TO DO Ticket Out the Door Form: All graduates should be working on submitting the Ticket Out the Door form where they will list their post-high school plans and upload their resume and FAFSA. Reach out to your EA if you have questions! Due by May 30th. Graduation Webinar #3: If you missed our Grad Webinar last week, you can check out the slides and the recording for all the important information on dress code, cap decoration and day-of schedule!  Graduation Tickets: All graduates and their families attending the ceremony should have received an email on Friday sharing how many guest tickets they have been issued. Note that there are no physical tickets and you will receive your seating assignment at check-in. **IMPORTANT** If you no longer need all of those tickets OR need to update the ADA accommodations for your guests that are attending, please reply to the email by this Friday, May 9th. TO DO Ticket Out the Door Form: All graduates should be working on submitting the Ticket Out the Door form where they will list their post-high school plans and upload their resume and FAFSA. Reach out to your EA if you have questions! Due by May 30th.  Senior Sunset: Come celebrate the end of high school with our Class of 2025 Senior Sunset! Join your fellow graduates on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 3-8:30 PM at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach. Sign up and more details HERE. Senior Yearbook Dedications: Parents – you can share a memorable dedication to your graduate in the Sage Oak Yearbook! Dedications are FREE and can be submitted HERE. Purchase your yearbook with the link above! |
| 🔦 Student Spotlight Welcome to our Student Spotlight where we highlight some of our amazing high school students and their accomplishments in and outside of the classroom!  Sage Oak 12th grader Breken Northgrave has been a dedicated student at Sage Oak since the third grade. The flexibility of Sage Oak’s model has enabled him to balance rigorous academics, including AP and college courses courses, with the demands of training and traveling as a member of the Jr. Ducks AAA hockey team. After 16 years in club hockey, Breken recently signed with the Blackfalds Bulldogs in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) to play Tier 1 junior hockey! Breken plans to continue growing as a player in preparation for NCAA hockey and has defer his college admission to several universities where he intends to major in environmental science and history. Congrats Breken! 🏒 |
| 📆 Events & Activities HS EVENTS CPR Certification: Knowing how to respond during an emergency is valuable for everyone to know, including those who babysit or work around children. We have multiple opportunities for students interested in getting hands-on CPR training and a two-year certification: Our Child Development Club is hosting a CPR Certification course on Friday, May 9th from 8:45am-1pm at Brookside Park in Redlands. The cost is $50 (no IFs). Please submit this form if you are interested in attending. Only 12 spots available. The Red Cross Club is also sharing a list of locations around Southern California where students can sign up to become a Red Cross Club member. Once you become a member, you can get CPR certified for free! Sign up on this form to receive more information. FRIDAY 🎳 Ventura Hangout: Join EA Nicole Gilliland for bowling on Friday, May 9th 3-5pm at Bowlero in Oxnard. Sign up HERE! NEW 💻 CSUSB Computer Science and Math Tour: Join us as we tour one of the Inland Empire’s hidden tech gems, Cal State San Bernardino! The tour will take place on May 12th from 11:00 to 12:00. We will tour the Computer Science and Math buildings as well as a general tour of the campus. Sign up HERE to attend! 🎭 Prom: If you already purchased your prom ticket, get ready to dance the night away at the Anaheim House of Blue’s on Saturday, May 17th for Sage Oak’s Masquerade Ball! (Tickets sold out. Not available at the door.) NEW 🌅 End of School Beach Party: All high school students are invited to celebrate the end of the school year on Friday, May 23rd from 3-8:30pm at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach! We will bring wood for the fire pit. You bring snacks, s’more fixings and your memories from the school year. Sign up HERE! HS Life Hacks: High school can be hard. Life hacks can help! Every Friday at noon you can join Ms. Coral and a community of other Sage Oak students to learn tips and tools to help navigate teenage life. All are welcome! Zoom |
| 🎓 College & Career Corner WEDNESDAY How to Get Involved – Extracurriculars + Leadership: High school is a great time to explore interests and develop leadership skills, but how do you get started? Join the College Board’s Big Future on May 7 for a free webinar discussing why extracurricular activities are important for your teen’s personal growth and college applications and how to get started. Wednesday, May 7th 5pm PST. Register HERE. 🤔 So…What Is the Common App Personal Statement: Wondering just what you are supposed to write on the Common Apps’ Personal Statement? Check out this blog post by CollegeWise which shares what the three prompt options are, what you want to make sure to include and common mistake to avoid. Check it out HERE. Have a great week! |