The Sequoia Senior Post
Student Newsletter March 2021
Senior Message
This Sequoia Senior Post Newsletter will provide you with the most updated information for seniors and the path to graduation. Please read each section. In addition, if I can be of additional service, please get in contact with me.
Sequoia STRONG
Principal Reyes
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The Sequoia High Diploma
Your Path to Graduation "Sequoia Graduation Requirements"
Credits: 220 (For the 6th Session of 2021only. Seniors will not be required to take English 12 nor take any elective courses or Health course)
Attendance: Students must have 94% attendance or higher to participate in the Sequoia graduation ceremony. (For the class of 2021 only, Seniors need to have adequate attendance to pass classes and meet the credit requirements)
Portfolio: Seniors need to complete the SHS Portfolio
Deadline: To participate in the June 2nd graduation ceremony Seniors must complete all requirements by May 28, 2021.
Important Updates from Your Senior Academic Counselor Ms. C
Session 5: This session will end April 16, 2021
· Please make sure you pass all the classes you are registered for this session.
· “F’s,” do not reflect well on your Official Transcript. These grades can impact your admission to a Vocational Trade School/Private College
· Some employers request Official Transcripts as well
XL is available to assist with Edgenuity and Academic Support
Session 6: Begins April 19, 2021-June 4, 2021
· As Seniors, you have been provided a credit waiver. The following classes have been waived for this session only:
(E4 10.00 credits, Health 5.00 Credits & all Elective credits)
· You will still be responsible to complete all other credits. Please utilize Edgenuity/Rosetta Stone to help with the credit you are responsible for
· The Senior Portfolio is part of the graduation process, please follow up with XL for support
Please request your credit breakdown. This will make you aware, exactly what credits you will need to complete. https://tiny.cc/SHSMeet
Some of you will need to work on Edgenuity/Rosetta Stone in addition to being enrolled in your classes. Students, please take the time to work on Edgenuity and Rosetta Stone. Do not wait, until the last minute.
Key Staff to make contact with:
XL: Adriana Cabrera: acabrera27@pyheart.org & Johanna Ulloa-Montes: julloamontes@pyheart.org
Edgenuity Support with Mr. Ludwig (rludwig@vusd.org)
Edgenuity Steps
• 1st Step: Login: https://auth.edgenuity.com/Login/Login/Student
• 2nd Step: Username: student VUSD email
• 3rd Step: Password: student ID#
Rosetta Stone Link:
https://visaliaunified.rosettastoneclassroom.com/en-US
Username: Student ID #
Password: 12345
Sequoia XL After School for Seniors
XL Credit Recovery School:
XL After School Academic and College/Career Planning: Monday- Friday
XL Saturday Academy: Every Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
Xl Senior Summer Academy
It is crucial that you sign up and take part in these programs to increase your ability to graduate on time or to graduate as soon as possible. Click on the Class Ring to access the XL Program. You can also contact the XL Site Director Adriana Cabrera.
Graduation Cap and Gown and other Orders
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test or ASVAB
Graduation Time Line
- March 25th and 26th Return to In-Person
- April 6th return from Spring Break
- April 9th Deadline to Order your Cap and Gown
- April 15th and 16th Finals
- April 19th Senior Portraits
- May 21 the deadline for all Seniors to have Edgenuity completed.
- May 28 Deadline for All Senior Check-Out
- June 2nd Graduation at Sequoia High School 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Sequoia High School Graduation Ceremony
Picking up Your Diploma
College of the Sequoias Financial Aid Resource "Must Read"
My name is Crystal Salazar from COS. I assist with the registration information assistance. I wanted to email you the contact information for the Financial Aid specialist along with the financial aid link. The financial aid department will be able to assist you. To answer your question yes you can still apply. The deadline was March 2 for Cal Grants, but you can still apply.
If you need further assistance I would recommend reaching out to the financial aid department. Have a great day!
Financial Aid specialist:
Madison Jones
Email: madisonj@cos.edu
Ph: 559-296-7887
Financial Aid link:
https://www.cos.edu/en-us/admissions/financial-aid?utm_content=home-financial-aid-tile
Thank you,
Crystal
Click on the COS Tree for Registration Steps
"I give you the class of 2021"
Sequoia High School
Yolanda Monsiviaz, Assistant Principal
Salud Cobarruvias, Counselor
Emily Ramirez, Lead Administrative Assistant
Ryan Groft School Psychologist
Theb Manivanh, Social Worker
Adriana Cabrera, XL Director
Joshua Huerta, Gang/Behavior Interventionist
Email: areyes@vusd.org
Website: http://www.vusd.org/Sequoia.cfm
Location: 1040 North Woodland, Visalia, CA, Unitetates
Phone: 559-730-7649