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Incoming 9th Graders/New Students

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Sequoia High School offers various avenues to help 8th grade and new student families find out more information about the school. We encourage you to explore the entire SHS website as well as the Sequoia PTSA website where you can join an 8th grade email list (labeled with your graduating year, e.g. “Class of 2024”). 
 

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Get To Know Sequoia

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Shadowing

Shadow days are designed to allow students to get a feel for their future alma mater. We work to pair current Sequoia students with shared  academic or extracurricular interests with our visiting shadows. The day is structured to provide an initial experience with Sequoia, and answer preliminary questions that potential students and/or parents might have.
 
Please visit the SEQUOIA SHADOW PAGE for further information and signup instructions.

8th Grade Info Night

When: Date TBD (November 2020)

Where: Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (If on campus)

Electronic Link to be provided if remote info night is necessary

Classroom Visits 7:00 - 7:55 pm  in 10 minute intervals with 5 min passing time.

Come and take a closer look at a wonderful place for students to grow and learn. See why Sequoia High School is an award-winning, high performance school.  

Band and Orchestra Perform - 6:00-6:30 pm

Choir Performs - 6:30 - 6:35 pm

Welcome and Opening Eemarks from Principal Sean Priest - 6:35-6:50 pm

Dismissal from Carrington - 6:50 - 7:00 pm  (Take a moment to plan your evening sessions.) 

Choose what you'd like to see: dance performances, practical art demonstrations. Visit with extracurricular leaders, department chairs and coaches, and experience Sequoia High in action.   Come to learn about and experience the:

  •        International Baccalaureate and Course Offerings
  •        Art Showcase
  •        Music/Drama/Dance
  •        Athletics
  •        Core Curriculum Areas
  •        Sequoia Digital Arts Academy
  •        Woodshop
  •        World Languages 

Talk with students, parents, staff and administrators. We look forward to seeing you.  

8th Grade Welcome

Virtual 8th Grade Welcome Night

 CLICK HERE for English Version (Spring 2020)

HAZ CLIC AQUI para la version en espanol

to access the webinar of our 8th Grade Welcome Night
Webinar recorded Thursday, April 23, 2020
 
Panelists include:
Sean Priest - Principal
Corey Uhalde - Student Activities Director
Melissa Schmidt - Athletic Director
Lisa Hane - PTSA President
Tessa Solomon - SHSEF President + SHSEF Board Members
Student Panelists
 
Information includes
Sequoia Mission and Goals
Special Academic Programs
New Student Orientation
Extracurriculars (Athletics, VPA, Student Clubs)
Ways for Parents to Get Involved
 
Here is a checklist to help you keep track of student/family events and opportunities to volunteer!

Campus Tours

2020 - 2021 Dates
Dates TBD (Pending More Information Regarding In-Person Access to Campus)
 
Arrive anytime between 10-11:00 AM   Prospective students – including 7th grade, 8th grade and transfer students – are invited to our Sequoia Campus Tours! These approximately 30-minute tours will be led by ASB Student Leadership to introduce some of the points of interest on the Sequoia campus.  Sequoia parents will also be on hand to answer questions. Meet at the main entrance to the school; no sign-ups are needed beforehand.  

Open House

OPEN HOUSE:  Date TBD (March 2021)
Prospective Sequoia families are invited to attend our annual Open House. Visit classrooms, visit the IB Art show, and celebrate Sequoia with friends and family.

IB Info Night

The 8th Grade IB Info Meeting - January 12th, 2021
For families who want to learn more about the IB Program at Sequoia and what makes IB so exciting. Go to the IB Programme page to view previous IB meeting presentations.  
Enrolling Your Student

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Open Enrollment

The Board of Trustees desires to provide enrollment options that meet the diverse needs and interests of the district's students. Ninth Grade Open Enrollment is a period of time when an incoming 9th grade student may request a high school other than their assigned home school to attend. You must complete an online Open Enrollment Transfer Application to be eligible.  

Open Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year will run from mid-November through the end of January. Please check back to the DISTRICT OPEN ENROLLMENT SITE after November 15th for more information. Contact the District Office with further questions

November 15, 2020 - Open Enrollment opens

February 1, 2021 - Open Enrollment closes (There are no late exceptions)  

Families will be notified in Early March if their application has been accepted.

You do not need to complete an Open Enrollment Transfer Application if you want your child to attend their assigned home school.   

Course Planning/Placement

Information on deciding what courses to take can be found:

Summer Reading

SUMMER READING Summer Reading.  Each grade level has summer reading assignments that must be completed prior to the first day of school. See the English Department page for summer reading information.  

Welcome Events

WELCOME EVENTS

 

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION August 16, 2016

  • 9:00-12:00 - Students will receive their class schedules, tour campus, take school photos, and get to know their classmates.  
  • 9:00-10:00 AM - Parents will hear a presentation with general information about Sequoia High School.  
  • 12:00 PM – Barbecue for 9th grade families.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION August 16, 2016

  • 9:00-12:00 - Students will receive their class schedules, tour campus, take school photos, and get to know their classmates.  
  • 9:00-10:00 AM - Parents will hear a presentation with general information about Sequoia High School.  
  • 12:00 PM – Barbecue for 9th grade families.
Get Involved

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From academics to sports, arts, sciences, clubs and more, there are many ways for both students and parents to be engaged in the Sequoia Community! We hope these resources below will help you make the most of the high school experience for your family.  

RESOURCES

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

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