UC Admissions Information Night: Listen to one of our guidance counselors, Lisa McCahon, who read for UC Berkeley admissions this year and our wonderful College Counselor, Teresa Ignaitis, discuss what UC campuses are looking for. 9th-11th grade students and families welcome.

March 25th.

Big Gym

6pm

One hour before Open House

Noche Informativa de Ingreso a una Universidad de California (UC): Venga a escuchar a una de nuestras consejeras, Lisa McCahon, quien leó las aplicaciones de entrada para UC Berkeley este año y nuestra maravillosa Consejera de Colegios, Teresa Ignaitis, hablar de lo que buscan las universidades en las aplicaciones de entrada. Los estudiantes en los grados 9 - 11 y familias son bienvenidos.

25 de Marzo

Big Gym

6pm

Una hora antes de la Casa Abierta

The College and Career Center is open from 7:45am to 3:15pm. Appointments can be made for later times or individual help. The College and Career Center is a resource center containing materials for students to use and checkout. The following are available:

• Catalogues, Brochures, Pamphlets.
• College and Career Profiles
• Other information about colleges, vocational schools, training institutes, military opportunities and more.
• Standardized test materials for college entrance: SAT, SAT Subject Test, and ACT Plus Writing.
• The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid and other related financial aid information is available.
• College and career presentations scheduled during the year.
• Scholarship bulletins and applications for scholarships may be found on NAVIANCE.
• Liaison to special programs.
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES posted.
• Selective Service information is available so that young men turning 18 can register.

CAHSEE On-Line Morning Assignments for 9th, 11th and 12th Graders:

Naviance Resume Instructions

Directions: All 9th, 11th and 12th grade students are responsible for two assignments on Naviance during the March testing time while 10th graders take the CAHSEE. 9th, 10th & 11th grader students MUST:

• Be able to log on to their Naviance account. The website can be accessed through the Sequoia High School website at www.sequoiahs.org. Click on College and Career and click on Naviance. If students cannot remember their log and passwords, please email Ms Ignaitis at tignaiti@seq.org.
• Complete Assignment #1 Resume Builder
• Complete Assignment #2 Journal Reflection

DIRECTIONS ASSIGNMENT #1: Resume Builder

Steps:

1. Sign on to Naviance Family Connections
2. Click on About Me. Click on Resume.
3. Read directions and begin to add information. Go to Add New Entry. Click on Select One. A drop down menu will appear.
4. Read the list of all the categories to help you plan what you will put where before you start.
5. Go through EVERY category on this drop down menu. Read all TIPS written on the right hand side BEFORE you begin entering information.
6. Make sure to use proper grammar and capitalize all proper nouns ex: Redwood City, Sequoia High School, Best Buy, Boys & Girls Club

READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN. Important Tips to Follow:

To build a resume that can be used for colleges, scholarships and jobs make sure to complete each of the following categories that apply to you:

1. Objective

a. One sentence statement of what you want to earn/ obtain with this resume. Ex: scholarship, job etc.

2. Summary

a. Write at least three summary points highlighting your skills, experience and why you stand out.

3. Work Experience:

a. List all paid or unpaid work experiences (even if you worked for family members or friends)

b. In the description box, write short statements that demonstrate what you did (action) and what you accomplished (result). Example: Tutored students in math to improve SAT scores by an average of 200 points.

4. Education Category:

a. Put your expected high school graduation date in the Comment Box.

b. Put High School/ the grade you are in for Degree Box

c. Include any coursework you have taken from Community College

5. Volunteer Service: In the Comment Box write:

a. What you did.

b. Why you chose to volunteer there

c. What did you learn or gain from the experience

6. Extracurricular Activities: In the Comment Box write:

a. What you did/ or what the school Club/ community organization does

b. Why you chose to participate in this activity

c. What did you learn or gain from this activity.

d. Any leadership roles you have (Ex: Club President)

7. Awards/ Certificates: In the Comment Box write:

a. How many earned this and how many were you selected from. Ex: 1 out of 1,800 students to earn the National Merit Semifinalist

b. What level: School, City, State, National

c. How were you selected for this award

d. Who selected this award if not obvious

8. Skills/ Academic Achievement:

a. Consider all skills like computer, tech, video, communication, bilingual/ translating, etc.

9. Music/ Artistic Achievement In the Comment Box write:

a. Include organization: High school play/ private dance studio etc.

b. Include any leadership roles. Ex: Lead Role, First Chair

c. Why is this talent important to you?

10. Athletic Achievement

a. Include league type: High school team/ club level etc.

b. Include any leadership roles. Ex: Team Captain

c. Why is this sport important to you?

11. References:

a. Ask before you put any names. Do NOT use family members.

DIRECTIONS ASSIGNEMENT #1: Journal Reflection

Steps:

1. Sign on to Naviance Family Connections
2. Click on About Me. Click on Journal.
3. Click Add New Entry
4. In Subject Box write: Resume Reflection and the date
5. Next to Share With, click Teachers and Counselor
6. Under Notes write your journal entry. It must be at least 11 sentences long. Write about the following questions:

After completing your resume, what else do you need to do to build a stronger resume in order to achieve your goals or get that job you want?

If someone were to look at your resume, what do you think they would say are your STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES?

Was this assignment useful? Why or why not?

1. Click Add Journal Entry

You will receive credit for these two assignments. Staff can view your work online through Naviance

Family Connection by Naviance for Sequoia High School

We invite you to explore Family Connection by Naviance, our website that allows students and families to investigate, research, track, and plan for the college admission process.

If you need a registration code (both parent and student) email Ms Ignaitis tignaiti@seq.org or click on the Contact Ms Ignaitis below

To begin using Family Connection, go to http://connection.naviance.com/sequoia (link listed below) and follow these steps:

• On the home page, enter the code that was printed on your personal access card in the "New User" box and click "Register."
• Fill out the registration page including your e-mail address and a private password. At the bottom of the page, check the box that you agree to the terms of use and click "Complete Registration."
• NOTE: When you log-in in the future, your user name is your e-mail address and your password is the one you established when registering. If you change your e-mail address at any point, remember to update it in Family Connection.
• The Welcome page will appear when your registration is accepted. Announcements and other important information are posted on the Welcome page. Check it often! We will use this to communicate important senior deadlines, general senior information and college information.

There are a few sections of the Family Connection with which we urge you to become familiar: "About Me" and "About College".

About Me

These are sections you might find useful:

• My Profile - Includes basic biographical data and grade point averages.
• My Resume - By completing this resume with information about your accomplishments and talents, you can help us get a better understanding of how to help you effectively describe yourself to colleges. It may also help match you with local and state scholarship opportunities.
• My Colleges - As you find colleges that interest you, we recommend that you add them to your list of "Colleges That I'm Considering". If one of your colleges of interest visits Roslyn High School, you will automatically receive an e-mail alerting you to the date and time of their visit. Also, as you apply to colleges, you will track the status of your application under "Colleges to which I'm Applying".
• My Journal - As you investigate colleges and start to develop or refine your college list, this is an excellent place to chronicle your thoughts and questions.
• My Account - If you would like to change your password, you can do so here.

About College

• College Lookup - Start here to research a specific college. We always recommend that students visit the college's individual website for the most up-to-date information. There is a direct link to the website on each college's Naviance homepage.
• College Search- By selecting individual criteria, you can create a list of possible schools. Be careful to watch the number of schools eliminated after each choice. For example, religious affiliation means you only want to go to a specific religious school, not that you practice that religion.
• Visit Schedule - College admission representatives visit SHS and the local throughout the school year, especially in the fall, to meet directly with interested students. To see what colleges have scheduled visits to Sequoia, click here. Students may click on "sign up" next to the college name to receive an email that reminds them of the upcoming visit. We also list local college fairs on this page, and students can click on "sign up" to see what colleges will be attending that fair.
• Scholarship List - Click here for a complete listing of scholarships of which we receive notice. Many of these scholarships are from local, community, or state organizations.
• Scholarship Match - Based on information in your profile, your resume, or your game plan, scholarships are matched with your qualifications. The more information you complete in Family Connection, the better the matches.

You may also want to explore the resources under "From Your School":

• Under "resources" you will find links to a variety of websites related to the college process.

• Click here to enter Naviance

All scholarships are listed on Sequoia's Naviance webpage: http://connection.naviance.com/sequoia (link listed above)

Scholarships are updated on a weekly basis.

It is helpful to use the scholarship match function (scholarships are tagged under different categories)

• Get a Naviance account and check it often. You can receive emails and bulletins about upcoming events and important time sensitive information.
• Check out the calendar and the College & Career Center section on the Sequoia High School website for upcoming events and news
• Email Ms Ignaitis tignaiti@seq.org with any questions and concerns
• Read the Daily Bulletin

If you need help, the best way to reach me is through email