| 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 12 Senior Sunrise September 19 End of LP1! SAGE OAK COURSE UPDATES CANVAS PARENT APP: do you want a quick way to check in on your child’s grades, progress and assignments in Canvas courses? The Canvas Parent App makes it easy! Click here for instructions on how to download the App and connect to your student’s Canvas Account! COURSE CHANGES: The deadline to change curriculum or add courses is September 19. Please reach out to your EA if you need to make any schedule changes before this date! This does not apply to Community College Courses that sometimes start later in the semester! FORENSIC SCIENCE: If your student is taking Forensic Science through Sage Oak’s Courses, the lab kits were ordered last week and will be sent out this week. Lab kits typically take about 1-2 weeks for the student to receive, but don’t panic! The first few labs are completed online and do not require the lab kit. INTERVENTION UPDATE: Your student’s EA will be in touch if your student qualifies for intervention for ELA or math! As a reminder, ALL students have access to tutor.com AND Content Support Sessions 🤩! 🎓 HS Counseling Corner CLASS OF 2026: Our counselors, Coral & Mackenzie, are holding mandatory meetings this week for students graduating this year. Please make sure to attend ONE of the following time slots:Monday, Sept 8th at 11AM – ZOOM LINK Tuesday, Sept 9th at 1PM – ZOOM LINK Thursday, Sept 11th at 3PM – ZOOM LINK FRESHMAN: In case you missed the “Get Ready for High School” Boot Camp put on by our counselors, you can view the recordings & slides HERE! COLLEGE & CAREER Looking for an easy way to stay on top of your college applications? 🎓 CollegeEssayGuy has an excellent (and free!) resource to help! Click HERE to make your own copy of the template and get started! High School Counselors Coral Prendergast (last names A-L) – cprendergast@sageoak.education Mackenzie Akins (last names M-Z) – makins@sageoak.education HS OVERNIGHT EVENTS SIGN UP WINDOW EXTENDED! The Sacramento trip sign up window closes TONIGHT, September 8th, and the Boston/Philadelphia Trip sign up window closes Wednesday, September 10th! If you’re interested, don’t wait – sign up today! More details here.  Sacramento Civics & Cal State Sacramento Tour: Tour of Cal State Sacramento, California Capitol Tour, meet with a representative, and the Museum of Science & Curiosity. This is not an overnight, departure & arrival flights out of LAX Feb 25, 2026 @ 5:00 am – 10:30 pm, $545 (IFs or OOP, $156 deposit due as sign up) Spring Break – Boston/Philly: A 4-day tour of Boston and Philadelphia during spring break. We will tour historic sites & museums. Also, we will tour Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania March 31, 2026 @ 8:00 am – April 3, 2026 @ 5:00 pm, $2936 total (IFs or OOP, can use 1st and 2nd semester IFs, $156 deposit due at sign up to hold spot) HS UPCOMING EVENTS 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! Great Wall of LA: Thursday, October 2 Join us for a self-guided visit to Judy Baca’s famous mural, The Great Wall of Los Angeles! Students will walk the length of the mural chronologically and pause to photograph favorite parts of the visual narrative. Click Here to sign up! 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! 📚 Sage News A message from our counselors: As September marks Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, we want to emphasize the many ways we can collectively support suicide prevention, both this month and throughout the year. We can empower students by fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connectedness within our school and community, equipping them with calming techniques to manage stress, and linking them to crucial mental health resources if they feel overwhelmed. We would like to highlight the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource that offers free, confidential help 24/7. The Lifeline’s #BeThe1To movement outlines five straightforward steps to help recognize signs of distress and effectively support a loved one in a time of crisis, which can be life-saving. If you have any questions about these steps, or if you need guidance or resources for navigating conversations about mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out to our School Counselors. Together, we are committed to ensuring every student feels safe, understood, and supported. |
