High School News: Week of August 31, 2026

Sage Oak High School Updates: August 31, 2026

Week of August 31, 2026

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!

🗓️ Important Upcoming Dates
September 7, 2026 – Labor Day (No School!)

Live Sessions Start This Week 💻

Sage Oak Live Sessions begin this week! Students should have received their Live Session schedule from their Education Advisor, which can also be found in their Student Central.

To make sure you’re ready to go for Live Sessions, be sure to:

✅ Accept your Canvas course invitations
📅 Check your Live Session schedule
🔗 Find your Zoom link inside each Canvas course

If you’re unsure where to find your schedule or Student Central, reach out to your Education Advisor for help!

i-Ready Testing — Great Job! ✅

Thank you to all of our students for your hard work during i-Ready testing last week!

If you still need to complete either portion of your i-Ready assessment, you will need to attend a Study Hall or Subject-Specific Support Session beginning this week until testing is complete.

👉 Check out the Support Session Study Halls and work with your Education Advisor to make a plan to finish your testing!

Need a Little Extra Support? 📚

Speaking of Study Hall… did you know our Support Sessions are FREE and available to ALL students?

Students can drop in for Study Hall or attend subject-specific support sessions when they need a little extra help. Whether you have a question, need help with an assignment, or just want a dedicated space to get some work done, take advantage of this resource!

NEW Honors Courses this year ✨

Reminder! We’re excited to offer even more Honors course options for students this year! 🎉

New Honors courses for 2026–27 include:

Honors Algebra 1
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra 2
Honors English 9

Students interested in adding an Honors course should connect with their Education Advisor to learn more!

Yearbooks Available NOW! 📚

Capture all the memories, friendships, and special moments from this school year with your 2026–27 yearbook!

📘 Softcover: $42.68
📕 Hardcover: $49.96

Prices listed before tax. Custom pages are also available!

🐦 Early Bird Special: Order by Saturday, October 31 to save 10%!

Don’t miss your chance to have a keepsake from an unforgettable year! 🎉

➜ ORDER HERE!

Here’s what’s happening at Sage Oak! Mark your calendars and stay tuned each week for the latest updates and opportunities.

Welcome Back Beach Party 🌊

Kick off the new school year with us at Belmont Shore Beach! Join fellow students for an afternoon of sunshine, games, swimming, and getting to know new friends before classes get into full swing. Bring your towel, sunscreen, water, a snack and beach gear—we’ll take care of the fun! Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another great year, we’d love to see you there.Come relax, connect, and start the semester off right!

➜ SIGN UP

Law & Career Day 📖

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is a full-service law firm with over 300 attorneys in ten offices throughout California. AALRR is excited to welcome students back for Student Enrichment Day—a one-of-a-kind experience designed to introduce high school students to the diverse career paths available within a law firm. Sage Oak was one of six schools invited to attend!

Throughout the day, attorneys and professional staff will share their personal journeys and provide insight into how education and determination helped them reach their career goals.

➜ SIGN UP

Senior Sunrise 🌅

Seniors Only! Join us for a special morning to kick off your senior year! The Class of 2027 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 coming this week!

➜ SIGN UP

Career Operations Tour at Amazon Fulfillment Center 📦

Go behind the scenes at an Amazon Fulfillment Center! Students will get a firsthand look at the technology, people, and processes that help fulfill and deliver customer orders while learning about operations, sustainability, and career opportunities. Students will also have the chance to ask questions throughout the tour!

➜ SIGN UP

Homecoming 2026 💃

Lights. camera. ACTION! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for Sage Oak’s ‘Old Time Hollywood’ themed homecoming and feel like a true movie star. There will be refreshments, photobooth, fun times, and maybe some paparazzi!

Tickets available NOW on the Sage Oak website. We hope to see you there!

➜ SIGN UP

Summer Community College Courses
If you took a Community College class over the summer, please make sure to send an official transcript to transcripts@sageoak.education so we can have those credits added to your Sage Oak Transcript!

Monthly Counseling Webinars

Mark your calendar and check out the College and Career, Academic, and Social-Emotional Support 👉🏼Monthly Webinar 👈🏼 that the Counselors will be holding this year!

Coffee With the Counselors ☕️

Coffee with the Counselor is on Wednesday, September 2nd. This is an informal time for you to ask questions, get resources, and just have a cup of coffee (virtually) and chat with all the Sage Oak Counselors.

Weekly Dual Enrollment

Have questions about Dual Enrollment? Join our counselors Thursdays, 1:15 – 2:15 PM for help with paperwork, college courses and transfer credit, ASSIST.org, earning an AA degree, Cal-GETC, and anything else related to navigating dual enrollment!

🎥 Join the Zoom

Who Is My Counselor?
Find your counselor based on the student’s last name.

A–Gh | Coral Prendergast
✉️ cprendergast@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (909) 553-4728

Gi–Oq | Natalia Read
✉️ nread@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment
📞 (951) 553-0141

Or–Z | Cheri Adame
✉️ cadame@sageoak.education
📅 Schedule an Appointment

Congratulations, Class of 2027!

Senior year is here! 🎉 We are so excited to celebrate your final year of high school with you!

Throughout the year, we’ll share important graduation updates, key dates, reminders, to-dos, and helpful resources to keep seniors and families on track for the big day!

Be sure to bookmark the ⭐Class of 2027 Graduate Central⭐ — your go-to hub for everything you need to navigate senior year and make it all the way to the finish line! 🎓

Senior Sunrise 🌅

Kick off senior year with our first SENIOR-ONLY event of the year! 🎓

Join your fellow Class of 2027 seniors for our annual Senior Sunrise on Friday, September 11, from 6:15–8:30 AM. Enjoy a continental breakfast, watch the sunrise, and celebrate the start of your final year at Sage Oak with your classmates!

☀️ See the Events Section above for more details!

Get involved and join a Sage Oak committee! 🌳

Be a vital voice in shaping the future of Sage Oak Charter School. Connect with other families, share your ideas, and work together to create a stronger school community.

Sage Oak’s Advisory Committees, the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), and the Student Advisory Committee (STAC) strive to shape and improve various aspects of Sage Oak’s operations, policies, and programs. We meet virtually four times during the school year. Watch this video to hear inspiring testimonials from others who have joined these committees!

Ready to join? Sign up here! Recruitment closes on Friday, September 4th.

Sage Oak’s Sage Connections Committee brings together parents to build community, foster meaningful relationships, and help every Sage Oak family feel welcomed and supported. Watch this video to hear more.

Ready to join? Sign up here! Recruitment closes on Friday, September 4th.

24/7 Tutoring through Tutor.com ✏️

All Sage Oak students in grades 4-12 have unlimited access to Tutor.com through their Clever dashboard – at no cost to Instructional Funds. Students can connect with a tutor anytime, day or night, for personalized support in a wide range of subjects.

Review the Parent FAQ Guide to get started. For additional support, please contact your Sage Oak teacher.