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🌳 News & Updates CLOSES OCT 31! Chicago Cultural & College Tour: Sign up now for our Spring Break trip to explore Chicago from March 31-April 3! There are only 30 spots for this exciting trip and students must reserve their spot by October 31st with a $150 deposit. Students will tour historic Wrigley Field, take an Architecture Boat River tour, tour Northwestern University, museums and much more! Preview the full itinerary here. Total trip costs $2149 per students. Initial deposit due at time of reservation $150 in IFs/$156 out of pocket. Sign up HERE. Interested in Computer Science? Did you know that computer science careers are growing and expanding at a faster rate than many other fields? Computer science now includes focuses such as AI, Computer Architecture, Quantum Computing, Robotics and Cryptography. Learn more about this exciting field in the links below!“How to Get a Computer Science Degree” – CollegeWise“What You Need to Know About Becoming a Computer Science Major” – U.S. News & World ReportComputer Science Facts & Numbers – DataUSAStart your computer science journey by exploring our Intro to Computer Science course, AP Computer Science Principles or joining the eSports club!  Canvas Parent App: Parents – looking to stay up to date on your student’s progress in Canvas? Download the free Canvas Parent app and follow these directions to pair with your student. Then you can check current grades, missing assignments and set up personalized alerts. Download the app: iOS | Android  Presidential Volunteer Service Awards: Are you ready to make your mark on the world and be recognized for your contributions? The Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) program is for you! Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, empowering your community or advocating for change, this program celebrates your dedication to making a difference. Click the link below to learn how to register with PVSA as we collectively seek to embrace Sage Oak’s core value of serving others! Sign up HERE. 🎓 CLASS OF 2025 🎓  REQUIRED Senior Meetings: All graduates are required to attend one of the following Class of 2025 meetings with our HS Counselor Ms. Coral. Select one of the following dates to attend! Zoom LinkMonday, 10/14 at 1pmTuesday, 10/15 at 3pmWednesday, 10/16 at 9amThursday, 10/17 at 1pmFriday, 10/18 at 11am Awards & Opportunities for Graduates: Check out the opportunities for graduates to be recognized for their accomplishments! From academics achievements to volunteer service, CTE pathways to civic engagement, check out the Student Achievement & Award Opportunities and see which ones you qualify for! Graduate Central: Grads and their families should bookmark Graduate Central for all things graduation related! More details such as graduate to-dos, cap and gown links and Disney Grad Night tickets will be added as they become available! |
| 📆 Events & Activities HS COLLEGE TOURS  UCLA Fall Open House 2024: Come explore UCLA’s campus on Saturday, October 19th 9am-2pm for their free Fall Open House! You will have an opportunity to tour the campus, learn about applying for admission and financial aid, and hear about academic programs and student life at UCLA. Register HERE.IN-PERSON PE EVENTS Get your PE minutes done in person! Join our monthly in-person PE opportunities for fun, fitness and finishing those PE logs. All high school students welcome!FRIDAY Disc Golf: Foooour! Come play a round of disc golf on October 11th, 10am-12pm at Ford Park Redlands. Sign up HERE. Eaton Canyon Hike: Dust off your hiking boots and join us on a 3.5-mile out and back hike in Eaton Canyon November 8th, 10am. Meet at Eaton Canyon Trailhead. Sign up HERE.Pickleball: Details coming soon! HS EVENTS 🎃 HS October Hangout: Join us on Friday, October 18th from 4-7PM at the Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm in Redlands for out October HS Hangout! Tickets are $25 at the gate and include attractions such as pumpkin picking, hayride, tractor and more! NOTE: Food, rides, and games cost extra. Student Sign UpYou’re Invited – Life Hacks: All students are invited to our weekly Life Hacks sessions, every Friday at 12pm on Zoom to learn tips and tricks to help navigate high school life with HS Counselor Ms. Coral. All are welcome – no sign up needed! HS FIELD TRIPS Garner Holt Field Trip: Garner Holt Productions in Redlands is the world’s largest manufacturer of animatronics & animatronic figures, special effects, and ride elements! All students are welcome to join our CTE classes for a tour and interactive workshop on Friday, October 25th from 9-12pm. Students will observe engineers, artists, manufacturers, and technicians performing jobs in STEAM fields and create their very own projects in the maker space. Cost $88 (IFs ok) Flyer | Sign up HERE. |
| 🎓 College & Career Corner Check out these upcoming college and career opportunities!  WEDNESDAY 10 Ways to Level Up Your College Application Before You Click “Submit”: Register for this free College Essay Guy webinar this Wednesday, October 9th from 4-5pm. The webinar will cover practical updates you can make to your college applications including: 4 ways to know if your application is doing its job 3 ways to improve your activities list 2 qualities your supplemental essays should demonstrate 1 analysis of an outstanding application Register HERE to attend. Can’t make it live? Register and you’ll be sent a recording! NEW Majors at UC Campuses: Check out the following brand new majors that are being offered at these UC campuses! UC Berkeley Neuroscience major Israel Studies minor UC Davis Business major* UC Irvine Applied and Computational Mathematics major UC Merced Aerospace Engineering major Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering major* Biochemistry major Biological Sciences, BA major Communication and Media major^ Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology major Management of Innovation Sustainability and Technology major* Neuroscience major* Science, Technology, and Ethics major* UC Riverside Black Study major Business Analytics major^ Environmental Studies major Global and Community Health major Religious Studies/Admin Studies major UC San Diego Artificial Intelligence major Cinematic Arts major Literary Arts major Media Industries and Communication major Four new emphases in Structural Engineering ^ Only open to first-year applicants for fall 2025. Open to transfer applicants for fall 2026. * Only open to first-year applicants for fall 2025. Open to transfer applicants for fall 2027. Have a wonderful week! |