| 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! 🌳 High School News & Updates Upcoming Date Reminders: 👉🏼 25-26 Academic Calendar 👈🏼 October 17 End of LP2 October 17 Sturtevant Falls Hike October 18 Homecoming! NEW Clubs! We had a great turnout for our club rush, but did you know that students can sign up for a club at any time during the year? Check out the High School Club Information page to browse through our club offerings. There are some new clubs this year including… -Steam in AI Club – ready to take on a global challenge? -Equestrian Club – for those who love horses! -Running Club – for those who love to run! -Lifting & Strength Club – build strength, share routines, and support others! -Mountain Biking Club – all bikers welcome! -Indigenous Art Club – learn the historic art of beading! -Creative Writing Club – for those who LOVE to write & be creative! NEW Power Standards Focus Sage Oak’s new Power Standards initiative isn’t just about “covering” the curriculum—it’s about making sure students truly master the skills that matter most. This year, 11th graders will take short, math-focused “Quick Checks” during their Learning Period Meetings with their EA. These quick checks are a great way to boost confidence and get ready for the CAASPP tests coming up this spring! Finding your “Fit” With over 4,000 universities just in the US, it’s no wonder most students feel overwhelmed by the research process to find the right schools. Where do you even begin? That’s why ACT and Collegewise have teamed up to guide you through the maze of college admissions, making it a less stressful and more successful journey. 👉🏼 FREE Webinar! 🎉 HS Counseling Corner SAVE THE DATE! College & Career Week is November 3 – 7th Questions about Dual Enrollment? Have questions about dual enrollment classes, paperwork, Cal-GETC requirements? Stop by Ms. Coral’s Dual Enrollment Open Zoom every Thursday from 1:15-2:15. Zoom Link  “Life Hacks” is BACK 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 2026 Updates  Class of 2026 Resources: ⭐️GRAD CENTRAL ⭐️SAVE THE DATE UPCOMING DATE REMINDERS: November 20 Grad Webinar #1 📆 HS Upcoming Events & Activities Sturtevant Falls Hike: Friday, October 17 Join us for an exciting hiking adventure to Sturtevant Falls! This is a 3.3 mile out & back trail that offers stunning views and a chance to explore the natural beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains! Sign up HERE! The Music Center: Contemporary Ballet Performance Friday, October 24 Experience the power, passion and sheer physicality of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, where breathtaking movement meets unbridled emotion. Complexions Contemporary Ballet is known for its exhilarating blend of classical precision; bold, athletic energy; and technical brilliance. This is a rare opportunity to experience this performance for free! Sign up HERE! Le Chat Noir CTE Field Trip Thursday, November 6 Join CTE Entrepreneurship students to learn how one entrepreneur combined her love for cats, books, and coffee into Le Chat Noir, a cafe in Redlands. We will hear from owner, Sophia Concho, about how she made her passion a reality. Then we will have an opportunity to interact with the cats who stay at Le Chat Noir until they find their furrever homes. Sign up HERE! High Desert Bowling Event Friday, November 7 Join us from 3–5 PM for an afternoon of strikes, snacks, and fun with friends! Connect with other students in the High Desert for a couple of hours of laughter and friendly competition. Don’t miss out—let’s roll into a great time together! 📚 Sage News Navigating Social Media & Technology with Teens:For high school students, conversations about online safety and privacy are crucial. Open conversations and teaching responsible media and technology habits are key. This guide covers the basics of setting up controls on various devices and platforms.  Sincerely, Traci King High School Principal |
