| 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 September 2 First Week of Live Classes! September 4 Coffee With the Counselors September 5 Welcome Back Beach Party September 12 Senior Sunrise First Week of Live Classes Live class sessions begin this week! Please make sure to check your Canvas Dashboard to view your courses and to grab those zoom links to join your live sessions! If you have any questions, please reach out to your Education Advisor! i-Ready Results Thank you to all of your students for working so hard on their i-Ready tests last week! Results coming soon! |
🎓 HS Counseling Corner Don’t miss “Coffee with the Counselors” this Thursday, September 4th at 9AM! Join Coral and Mackenzie to connect and get your questions answered! Join the Zoom HERE! If you missed the “Get Ready For High School Boot Camp,” you can access the information and recordings on this resource. SENIORS: Are you working on the Common App? Here is a Common App Resource we have created to help you. Make sure you list your school counselor as the “counselor” and your EA as “other recommender” NEW College & Career Do you have questions about dual enrollment, how to earn an AA degree, or how to use assist.org, Cal-Getc, etc.? Come to Ms. Coral’s open Dual Enrollment Zoom on Thursdays from 1:15-2:15 to get all your questions answered! Click here for the details. High School CounselorsCoral Prendergast (last names A-L) – cprendergast@sageoak.educationMackenzie Akins (last names M-Z) – makins@sageoak.education |
| 📆 Events & Activities HS UPCOMING EVENTS Welcome Back Beach Party! Friday, September 5 Start the school year off right with sun, sand, and good vibes! Join Sage Oak friends for a Welcome Back Beach Party at Belmont Shores in Long Beach, where you can catch up with friends, play games, and soak up the sun. We’ll bring the games—you bring your beach gear, snacks, and drinks. Whether you’re into volleyball, spikeball, or just lounging in the sun, this laid-back hangout is the perfect way to kick off the new year. Sign up Here! Senior Sunrise Friday, September 12 Join us for a special morning to kick off your senior year! The Class of 2026 will gather at Huntington Beach, right by the pier, to watch the sunrise together and celebrate the beginning of your final year at Sage Oak High School. Bring a blanket, dress warm, and enjoy the peaceful start to what’s sure to be a memorable year. Sign up Here! Homecoming: A Starry Night Saturday, October 18 Join us for an unforgettable evening beneath a sky full of stars. Step into a dreamy night of dancing, laughter, and memories as we celebrate Homecoming surrounded by twinkling lights and celestial charm. Dress to shine and get ready for a night that’s truly written in the stars! Sign up on the Sage Oak website. Sign up Here! HS FIELD TRIPS  Field Trip Release #1 – Closes Tonight! Last chance to claim your field trip tickets for first semester! Release #1 closes tonight, Tuesday, September 2nd at 11:59 pm. See the 2025-26 High School Field Trip & Event Highlights with direct website links to our high school focused opportunities. |
📚 Sage News CCSA Family Survey Before September 30th, please consider completing this 5-10 minute survey from the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), the membership and advocacy organization that supports California charter public schools across the state, including Sage Oak. Your voices and perspectives are incredibly important, not only for our own charter school, but to ensure great charter schools exist across the state for all students and families. CCSA is considering designing meaningful supports for parents/ guardians that will help broaden advocacy efforts and hopes to learn what services and offerings you might find valuable. Survey participants who complete the survey will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card. Click Here Thanks in advance for sharing your perspective!  Last call to get involved in ELAC or STAC! Recruitment closes on Friday, September 5th. Sage Oak’s Advisory Committees strive to shape and improve various aspects of Sage Oak’s operations, policies, and programs. We meet virtually four times during the school year. English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) – This committee’s responsibility is to advise the leadership team in the development of our English Learner program. This collaboration may involve discussing teaching strategies, identifying areas of concern, and brainstorming solutions to improve language acquisition and academic success of our EL students.Student Advisory Committee (STAC) – Calling all 6th – 12th grade students! The STAC plays a crucial role in representing the student body and ensuring that student voices are heard in the decision-making processes of the school. Watch this video to hear inspiring testimonials from others who have joined these committees! Ready to join? Sign up here!  Sincerely, Traci King High School Principal |