Committed Faculty & Staff. Exceptional Students. Extraordinary School. Established in 1895, the Sequoia Union High School District was the first school district to provide high school education between San Francisco and San Jose. http://www.seq.org 2009-11-20T13:48:00+01:00 text/html 2009-10-02T18:16:38+01:00 http://www.seq.org sasher@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/390/ CAMPUS SECURITY AIDE I - TEMPORARY POSITION MENLO ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL Schedule: $3,232 monthly 7.5 hours / 9 months Filing Deadline: 10/16/09 (Thereafter until filed) DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist in maintaining order and safety on and around campus grounds and facilities; to serve as a resource person and liaison to students, staff, and administrators in improving student conduct and class attendance; and to perform related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Campus Security Aide I is the entry-level class in the series. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. This class is alternately staffed with Campus Security Aide II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining sufficient experience and proficiency to meet the requirements of the Campus Security Aide II. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols school campus grounds, corridors, restrooms, parking lots, bus loading and unloading areas, buildings, and adjacent areas to monitor adherence to District policies regarding class attendance, behavior and general conduct; supervises students and corrects or reports improper behavior as appropriate; Watches for, reports and stops unauthorized behavior, vandalism, or other illegal activities; directs non-students to leave school grounds and/or escorts them to appropriate destination; Acts as liaison and resource person for students, parents, staff and administrators; develops friendly, supportive rapport with students while ensuring their compliance with rules and regulations; practices and encourages effective conflict resolution; provides school staff with information gained from contacts with students and parents which may assist in resolving school problems; Intercedes in student altercations, both verbally and physically as necessary; escorts transgressors to appropriate administrator's office; Monitors parking and issues citations; notifies towing companies when directed by an administrator; Performs searches and confiscates articles forbidden on campus; Performs security checks of buildings and grounds; locks doors and gates; Responds to emergency requests and situations as appropriate; may administer CPR and/or first aid; Compiles information and prepares records, forms and reports; Assists in eligibility procedures for the school lunch program; May testify at expulsion hearings and court proceedings; Performs a variety of responsible duties in support of assigned functions, such as but not limited to directing traffic, attending school and community meetings, investigating incidents, and related duties. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Applicable laws, codes, regulations and policies. Basic principles, methods and techniques of enforcement, investigation and conflict resolution. Operation of hand-held radios. Skill in: Working independently, quickly evaluating situations, and using sound judgment within the framework of policies, procedures and guidelines. Interacting effectively with a diverse public and student population; developing rapport and open communication with others. Enforcing laws, rules, regulations and policies. Diffusing volatile situations and encouraging/effecting conflict resolution. Clearly and correctly writing, reading and speaking in English. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Interpreting and applying relevant laws, rules, policies and other guidelines associated with assigned functional area(s). A typical way of acquiring the required knowledge, skills and abilities might be: Level I: Equivalent to graduation from high school and any combination of training and experience which has provided the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical abilities required of this classification may include the following: Near vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to successfully read hand-written, typed and computer-generated documents; far vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to distinguish the presence and activities of individuals on school grounds and periphery. Hearing and speech ability sufficient to enable communication by telephone, two-way radio and in person. Physical ability to walk and remain standing during the majority of work shift. Physical ability to run distances up to 1/4 mile for short durations. Physical ability to grab, hold, separate, pull, subdue, and otherwise restrain hostile individuals up to 200 pounds in weight. Physical ability to lift, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, and otherwise respond to emergency situations. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid California Driver License. Possession of certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of employment. For some positions, fluency in a second language may be required or highly desirable. . text/html 2009-10-02T18:08:10+01:00 http://www.seq.org sasher@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/389/ INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE I - BILINGUAL MENLO ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL TEMPORARY POSITION Schedule: 8.5-1 $2936.00/mo. 6 hour / 9 month position Filing Deadline: 10/16/09 (Thereafter until filled) DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist teachers and/or other certificated staff in the instruction, supervision, and training of non- or limited-English speaking students by performing a variety of instructional and clerical support duties; and to perform related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS All positions in these bilingual classifications are distinguished by the requirement for fluency in a second language. Instructional Associate I is the entry level in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a limited number of support duties of increasing complexity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assists teacher and/or other certificated staff in operating a classroom or instructional program; translates assignments, materials and instructions into primary language of assigned student(s); Instructs/tutors assigned student(s) in academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas related to level of achievement; assists in developing and implementing lesson plans; presents and reinforces lessons and concepts, assists students in finding appropriate materials, answers questions, assigns and checks work, and otherwise facilitates student learning; Assists in the supervision of students to maintain safe and effective learning environment; notes behavioral problems and effects discipline as necessary and appropriate; Performs a variety of clerical and administrative support functions such as, but not limited to, typing, filing, telephone work, recordkeeping, duplicating, etc; May take roll, administer and score tests, correct papers, complete forms, and perform related duties in support of efficient classroom management; may assist school staff in communicating with non- or limited-English-speaking families; Assists in organizing instructional environment; sets up supplies/equipment/materials; prepares charts, labels, teaching aids, bulletin boards, and displays; maintains supply inventories; assists in maintaining neatness and orderliness of instructional areas; Works closely with teacher(s) and administrator(s) in the observation, evaluation and communication of individual student progress, goals and objectives Operates varied office equipment, orders supplies, and performs related clerical duties. QUALIFICATIONS NOTE: The required level and scope of the following knowledges and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the distinguishing characteristics. Knowledge of: Designated academic, language, and/or specialized area of learning sufficient to instruct students at specified level of achievement. Language and culture of students in assigned program area. Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling. Proper classroom supervision techniques and procedures. General clerical procedures and practices. Skill in: Instructing and supervising students in a variety of activities. Determining the needs of assigned students and effectively addressing those needs in a learning environment. Working independently and using sound judgment within scope of authority. Interacting effectively with a diverse student and teacher population. Clearly and correctly writing, reading and speaking in both English and a targeted language. Analyzing situations and taking appropriate and effective actions. Performing routine clerical work and operating standard office equipment including computers. Remaining calm and patient in stressful situations. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Interpreting and applying relevant laws, rules, policies and other guidelines associated with assigned functional area(s). A typical way of acquiring the required knowledge, skills and abilities might be: Instructional Associate I: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient experience in general clerical and youth program work to have provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The physical abilities required of this classification may include the following: Vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to successfully read hand-written, typed and computer-generated information and data, as well as computer terminal displays. Hearing and speech ability sufficient to enable communication by telephone and in person. Manual dexterity sufficient to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and stacks of papers and instructional materials. Physical ability to reach, lift, bend and grasp in order to manipulate instructional materials. . text/html 2009-09-08T20:20:23+01:00 http://www.seq.org dpace@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/388/ VOCATIONAL TRANSITION SPECIALIST Salary: $52,563 to $92,666 plus $1,200 stipend for Masters, Doctorate, National Board Certification Type: Full-time Application Deadline: Until filled Application requirements: District application, resume, letter of introduction, transcripts, credential, letters of recommendation (3). Brief Description of Position: To provide direct vocational services to special education students in the district. Administrative Relationship: The Vocational Transition Specialist is directly responsible to the Director of Special Education. Minimum Degrees/Credentials/Experience Required for Position: B.A. (B.S.), and valid special education teaching credential or designated subject credential (Job Counseling and Placement for Persons with Special Needs), Vocational Education/Vocational Rehabilitation. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Director of Special Education, the Vocational Transition Specialist will work with students in the age group of 13-22. 1. Write and implement vocational IEPs 2. Provide standardized vocational and situational assessments for special education students 3. Develop employment sites and provide on-site support and follow-up for special education students who are placed in supported work experience sites 4. Develop instructional programs at supported work experience sites and coordinate job coaching activities 5. Instruct students in job club and on the job 6. Provide transition planning and coordination of transition activities for special education students. 7. Act as liaison between students, teachers, adult service providers and parents concerning student progress and transition activities. 8. Perform related duties as assigned. 9. Provide job coaching & travel training as necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 1. Knowledge of Career and Vocational Education curriculum and transition planning 2. Knowledge of Special Education and Vocational Education assessment. 3. Skill in counseling students with work and behavior adjustment problems 4. Ability to organize and implement the program activities in relation to Sequoia District vocational education goals. 5. Ability to coordinate Vocational Education services with community agencies such as Golden Gate Regional Center, Department of Rehabilitation, Adult Employment agencies and Community Colleges. 6. Ability to provide employers with information concerning state and federal requirements for the employment of Special Education students 7. Ability to assist Special Education staff in the development of Vocational Education and Transition curriculum 8. Skill to write vocational and transition goals and objectives for IEP's. 9. Ability to work with students with a variety of disabilities. 10. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Adopted by Board of Trustees: 5/16/01 . text/html 2009-07-22T20:34:08+01:00 http://www.seq.org kbazan@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/386/ http://www.seq.org/content/blogsection/18/81/ (content/blogsection/18/81/) where they may be obtained. All envelopes must be clearly marked "PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM". Bidders may supply detailed information on forms of their own design, but these will NOT be reviewed if the District Proposal Form is not completely filled out. BID WITHDRAWAL LIMITATION: No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening thereof. RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE DISTRICT: The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, waive any informalities, and to be the sole judge of the responsibility of any bidder and of the suitability of the equipment, supplies, and/or services offered. SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY: Sally Stewart, Clerk Published in the San Mateo County Times July 29 and August 5, 2009. . text/html 2009-07-08T08:00:00+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/356/ We are privileged to serve over 8,000 Midpeninsula youth annually through our four award-winning, comprehensive high schools, model continuation high school and middle college (in collaboration with Cañada College) as well as over 8,000 community members who are served through our adult school. Carlmont High School Menlo-Atherton High School Middle College Redwood High School Sequoia Adult School Sequoia High School Woodside High School . text/html 2009-04-29T16:12:21+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/378/ Statement from Patrick Gemma, Ed.D., Superintendent Sequoia Union High School District State Board of Education Decision on the Everest Petition On March 11, 2009, the California Board of Education heard the appeal of the Everest charter school petition - a petition that was twice denied at the local level. We are disappointed that the State became involved in what is clearly a local issue and that the State chose to grant the appeal. Certainly, one can reasonably argue that the addition of another school in the Sequoia district is not needed. Along with the Sequoia district's four distinguished, award-winning comprehensive high schools and Middle College (in collaboration with Cañada College), the District has three charter schools, including two with capacity. The District's four exemplary comprehensive high schools, which serve more than 8,000 students annually, offer college-going cultures, personalized small-learning communities, a robust portfolio of student enrichment offerings, and specialized programs for students across the academic and socioeconomic spectrums. The Middle College and three charter schools offer quality educational programs as well. After careful, thorough and thoughtful review, the Sequoia district Board of Trustees and the San Mateo County Board of Education both denied the Everest charter petition. The findings of fact were accepted and the voices of the local community were heard. Locally, it was decided that the Everest charter school should not advance. Unfortunately, the Everest petition was then taken out of the hands of elected officials here in our own community and the local decisions were overturned by officials who are neither elected or members of the local community. It was a daunting task to try to ensure appointed officials 150 miles away understood our local interests and needs. In our advocacy these past many months for the best interests of all 8,200 of our students, and those who will follow, we confronted serious flaws in the charter school legislation. The legislation intended that new charter schools would be designed to meet the needs of all students, and particularly the needs of low-performing students; yet no new charter school proposal is required to fulfill this legislative intent. This is clearly a flaw in the current law. Another serious flaw relates to accountability. Under the existing charter school law, taxpayer dollars leave the authorizing school district, which is overseen by an elected board of trustees, and are transferred to charter schools run by private organizations without elected board oversight. A third flaw with current law is the fact that the financial impact to the authorizing school district cannot be considered. That's the law. The District argued before the State board that we currently face unprecedented economic challenges. The nation's economic downturn is the worst in our lifetime. The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy took a $6.1 million toll on the Sequoia district - one of the highest county investment pool penalties in the state. The new state budget exacts steep cuts to schools. As a basic aid district, Sequoia also faces a decline in property tax revenue. We're disappointed the State board chose not to support the Sequoia district community in these troubling times and chose instead to overturn the local decisions. We now turn our attention to preparing facilities to house the Everest students in the fall. We're under way with clearing the land and preparing for the new school facilities on a neighborhood site in East Palo Alto. Along with spacious classrooms to accommodate the expected incoming class of 100 freshmen, the District has plans to develop the site with new fencing, lighting, parking and landscaping. As planning progresses, the District is working collaboratively with local residents and city officials in East Palo Alto. The District is on course to have the site ready before the first day of school in August. More than one-fifth of Sequoia district students reside in East Palo Alto but it is hoped that students in nearby communities in the District will also choose to round out the student body at the new school. . text/html 2009-04-29T16:11:27+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/377/ SEQUOIA DISTRICT NAMES PRINCIPALS AT CARLMONT, SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOLS REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 22, 2009 - Superintendent Pat Gemma announced this evening that the Sequoia Union School District Board of Trustees has approved the appointments of two new principals, effective July 1, 2009. Bonnie Hansen, currently instructional vice principal at Sequoia High School, Redwood City, has been tapped to succeed Morgan Marchbanks, who is stepping down after nine years to focus full time on doctorate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Raul Zamora, currently principal at Miramonte High School, Orinda, and formerly administrative vice principal at Carlmont High School, Belmont, has been recruited to succeed Andrea Jenoff, who is retiring as principal of Carlmont after ten years at the helm. "We opened up recruitment nationally for both of these principalships, and the recruitment and hiring process was extensive and involved representation of all of the school's key constituencies" said Gemma. "Both of these schools have undergone significant positive change over the past decade and we want to see the continuation of the upward trajectory at Carlmont and Sequoia. We are pleased that we were able to recruit two individuals with experience as part of the positive change that has occurred at the schools," Gemma continued. Gemma says that the recruitments drew interest from a pool of highly qualified candidates and that he is "pleased the two outstanding educational leaders who were selected accepted the posts. "Both Bonnie and Raul are strong student advocates and effective leaders who will retain and develop the outstanding programs and initiatives that have been put in place over the past 10 years, such as the biotechnology, medical magnet, and fine and performing arts programs at Carlmont, and the International Baccalaureate program and personalized learning communities at Sequoia. "We are confident the two new principals will capably build on the recent records of success at both schools," he added. "Both Bonnie and Raul are also deeply committed to the Sequoia district's goals that focus on student achievement, a robust career-technical education program and other priority goals that will help to engage and prepare students to excel in a global, 21st century society." Hansen started in the Sequoia district as an English teacher at Menlo-Atherton High School, Atherton, in 1995, and she has been in her current role at Sequoia High School for five years. She has a master's degree in education from UC-Berkeley and a teaching credential from UC-Davis. She is nationally board certified in English. Zamora has served as principal at Miramonte in the Acalanes Union High School District in the East Bay since 2006, and, immediately prior, served as administrative vice principal at Carlmont for four years. He started his educational career as a high school music teacher in Anderson, Calif. Zamora has a masters in music education from the University of Illinois and will complete his doctorate in organizational leadership in July. Established in 1895, Sequoia Union High School District serves the diverse needs of students in the San Francisco Mid-Peninsula region through four award-winning, comprehensive public high schools as well as a model continuation high school, a middle college (in collaboration with Cañada College) and an adult school. Through its robust portfolio of schools and specialized programs and services, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and highly qualified teachers and staff, the District is committed to ensuring that all students are engaged and prepared to excel in a 21st century global society. . text/html 2009-04-29T16:10:26+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/376/ ACSA-Region 5 Awards/Installation Event Superintendent Gemma’s Acceptance of the Superintendent of the Year Award April 27, 2009 Thank you for that warm introduction. It may be trite, but I’ll say it anyway: I am honored and humbled to receive this award. After nearly four decades in education, I appreciate this recognition by my peers. As leaders in public education in California, all of us in this room face unprecedented challenges – be they the state budget crisis and national economy; changing student demographics; unfunded state mandates; unrealistic, questionable testing requirements; or the initiatives advanced by those who blindly believe competition of any sort is a panacea for all that ails us. There is nothing simple or trivial about problem-solving to meet the challenges we face. I know you, like me, will not give up trying. We know this generation – and the ones that will follow – are counting on us, and none of us want to let them down. In my view, there’s no greater calling than serving our youth and providing them with a high-quality education. Some of the most exciting and wonderful moments in a child’s life take place in classrooms across all of our districts . . . every day. Could there be a greater calling than this? That’s why I know you’re like me, undaunted by the challenges and unwavering in a deeply-rooted commitment to our young people. I know that we will all continue to promote excellence in our schools by harnessing the incredible energy, commitment and passion demonstrated year-round by our teachers and professional support staffs. We are undeterred because we know that what’s at stake – public education – goes to the very heart of our democracy. I am privileged to serve in public education in our great state, and I am honored to receive this award this evening. Thank you very much. . text/html 2009-04-29T16:09:29+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/375/ SEQUOIA DISTRICT'S GEMMA NAMED SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 24, 2009 - The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) sets the bar high for selection of Superintendent of the Year. ACSA says the individual must "have a handle on every aspect of education within the district, from the classroom all the way up to what comes down from the state and federal governments. The best superintendents are collaborative leaders, able to get the best out of site leaders and district staff, all with the focus of doing their very best for the students they serve." On Monday evening at the Grosvenor Hotel in South San Francisco, Sequoia Union High School District Superintendent Pat Gemma, Ed.D., will be honored as this year's Superintendent of the Year for ACSA's Region 5, which encompasses all of San Mateo and San Francisco counties. "We're pleased to learn of this honor," said Don Gibson, president of the Sequoia district board of trustees. "Superintendent Gemma is an exemplary educator who has achieved noteworthy success in his six years leading the Sequoia district. "It's especially befitting that Dr. Gemma receives this honor at this time, when he is doing such a stellar job in navigating the District successfully through unprecedented economic conditions and other serious challenges. He has us headed into what promises to be one of the most exciting eras ever for the Sequoia district." San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools Jean Holbrook, Ed.D., who nominated Gemma for the award, echoes the board president's sentiments. She says Gemma "understands the importance of visionary leadership and has implemented an annual goal setting process to bring that vision into reality." Under Gemma's leadership, the Sequoia district has embraced a vision that focuses the work of faculty, administrators and professional support staff on engaging and preparing all students to excel in a 21st century global society. In making the nomination, Holbrook also noted Gemma's leadership in passage of the bonds in 2004 and 2008 that are enabling significant facility and technology enhancements across the district - from state-of-the-art computer labs, updated classrooms and new libraries to professional-quality performing arts centers and new athletic fields, gyms and pools. Holbrook also noted Gemma's advancement of a comprehensive career-technical education (CTE) program, which seeks to provide all students with support in identifying college majors and future careers. Holbrook says the CTE program "will be an enormous service to students and the future of San Mateo County." "Never satisfied with the status quo, our schools have continued to distinguish themselves during Dr. Gemma's tenure," Gibson said. "Of the most recent graduating class, 96 percent of students went on to college following graduation. The District now offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and support to all students who aspire to higher education, including students 'in the middle' and first-generation college students. "The superintendent's advancement of a robust CTE program will be an ideal complement as the District continues its exceptional job in preparing students for college, careers or whatever path they choose following gradation. "The honor of Superintendent of the Year is well deserved," he added. Also being honored from the Sequoia district on April 27 is Joni Gordon, administrative vice principal at Carlmont High School, Belmont, who has been named Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year for ACSA's Region 5. Gordon was noted in the nomination for her "energy, enthusiasm, drive to ensure equity for all students both academically and socially, and passion for supporting every student to make wise choices and build a successful future." Gordon will also be installed as president-elect for ACSA's Region 5 on April 27. Established in 1895, Sequoia Union High School District serves the diverse needs of students in the San Francisco Mid-Peninsula region through four award-winning, comprehensive public high schools as well as a model continuation high school, a middle college (in collaboration with Cañada College) and an adult school. Through its robust portfolio of schools and specialized programs and services, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and highly qualified teachers and staff, the District is committed to ensuring that all students are engaged and prepared to excel in a 21st century global society. . text/html 2009-04-29T16:07:45+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/374/ A Message from Superintendent Gemma about changes to summer school in 2009 If the Sequoia district had it our way, we would accommodate, as we always have, all students who have expressed a desire to attend summer school this year. Unfortunately, given the state budget crisis and our other financial challenges, we cannot afford to accommodate all 2,300 interested students this year. Like other school districts in the state, we were forced to consider cancelling summer school. Fortunately though, we have identified a way to accommodate students with a priority need for summer school this year. To accomplish our goal of serving as many students as possible, we will consolidate our summer school at one site this year. Our general, districtwide summer school will be held this year at Sequoia High School. In addition, we have determined priority acceptance criteria that first supports students who are just a few credits shy of earning their high school diploma. Another priority need is supporting students who are working to gain acceptance to University of California and California State University schools following graduation. We estimate that we will be able to accommodate approximately 1,600 students in our summer school this year. For students who are accepted into the district’s summer school, it will be important that they successfully complete the entire session. If students do not attend the first day of the summer session, they will be dorpped and their spot filled by a student on the waiting list. For students who cannot be accommodated in the district’s summer school, we are gathering information about alternative opportunities that will be available in the community, and our school counselors will have this information to share with students. PLEASE NOTE: Separate from the general summer school program that will be centralized at Sequoia High School this summer, we will continue to operate – at the four comprehensive high schools – our COMPASS program for incoming freshmen, and we will operate – at Woodside – our English Immersion Institute for English-language learners and our Summer Math Institute for incoming freshmen. Our commitment remains strong to ensuring the continuing success of every student we serve. Counselors are available at each of our schools to plan for the individualized summer school needs of students. We thank our students, parents, staff and the community for your continuing support, and we appreciate your understanding as we work together to navigate our way through the current financial difficulties. . text/html 2009-03-19T20:46:51+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/369/ The Bond Oversight Committee invites community members to attend its meetings that are held at the Sequoia District Office, 480 James Avenue, Redwood City. All meetings are open to the public. . text/html 2009-03-19T20:31:41+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/368/ The Bond Oversight Committee takes pride in representing the community by ensuring that the Measure J Bond money is spent appropriately as delineated in the Proposition 39-Measure J Bond that the voters passed. . text/html 2009-03-19T00:01:33+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/366/ The Bond Oversight Committee takes pride in representing the community, ensuring that the Measure J Bond Funds are appropriately spent for Sequoia Union High School District construction and modernization projects. . text/html 2009-03-18T23:43:57+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/365/ Contact Information: James Lianides Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services Email: jlianides@seq.org (mailto:jlianides@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2217 Louise Pacheco Assistant Project Manager Email: lpacheco@seq.org (mailto:lpacheco@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext 2358 Regina Bronk Administrative Secretary / Accounts Payable Email: rbronk@seq.org (mailto:rbronk@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2352 Linda Baker Accountant Email: lbaker@seq.org (mailto:lbaker@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2399 . text/html 2009-03-17T18:20:20+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/364/ Victoria King-Trager Christy Heaton John Seybert Marion McDowell Wayne Kingsford-Smith James Nicholas Chitty Ronald Adams . text/html 2009-03-06T22:23:08+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/363/ Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration - Adult School Annex, Green Street, East Palo Alto (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,692/Itemid,34/) Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration - Adult School Annex, Green Street, East Palo Alto Appendices (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,693/Itemid,34/) . text/html 2008-10-14T21:10:36+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/348/ High School Profiles: . text/html 2008-10-14T21:10:11+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/349/ Enrollment Information: . text/html 2008-10-14T20:10:36+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/345/ District Overview: . text/html 2008-10-10T19:50:58+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/344/ 2008 Parent Information Night Podcast If you missed our districtwide Parent Information Night on Oct. 7th, you can view video of the event below: District Overview: PatGemma-Low|240|180|false High School Profiles: MargaritaNavarro-Low|240|180|false Enrollment Information: SusanBerghouse-Low|240|180|false Our four comprehensive high schools are planning Parent Information Night events for parents of 7th and 8th graders. You are invited to attend events at the schools of interest to you: Carlmont High School: Oct. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. Menlo-Atherton High School: Nov. 10, from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. Sequoia High School: Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. Woodside High School: Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Let us add you to the mailing list so you can receive more information and periodic updates from us. Just send us an e-mail at parentmail@seq.org (mailto:parentmail@seq.org), and provide us your name and e-mail address and we'll add you to our list. You can also ask questions or request additional information by writing to parentmail@seq.org (mailto:parentmail@seq.org). We look forward to hearing from you. . text/html 2008-07-22T23:44:09+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/333/ . text/html 2008-07-22T23:33:32+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/332/ Special Education Information Sequoia Union High School District Programs and Services Carlmont-Menlo Atherton-Redwood-Sequoia-Woodside District (650 369-1411) Linda Common-Chief Administrator of Special Education ext. 2538 Laura Lauese- Special Education Secretary, ext. 2242 Annette Blackman-Special Education Program Specialist, ext. 2207 Edith Bennett-District Psychologist, ext.2376 Transition Specialist- Lauren McLeod, ext. 2204 Transition Specialist- Gail Oytas, ext. 2373 Vocational Specialist- Janet Osinski , ext. 2589 Placement Specialist- Patricia Castillo, ext. 2370 Adriana Garcia- Placement Specialist, ext. 2361 Job Coach-Marciana Huarte, ext. 2372 Adapted Physical Education, Jim Bell, ext. 2205 . text/html 2008-07-22T23:29:45+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/331/ . text/html 2008-07-22T23:27:56+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/330/ . text/html 2008-07-22T23:27:16+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/329/ . text/html 2008-07-22T23:25:50+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/328/ . text/html 2008-07-22T23:13:02+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/327/ . text/html 2008-07-22T23:03:42+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/326/ . text/html 2008-05-20T08:00:00+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/287/ Your Bond Dollars at Work . text/html 2008-03-26T00:08:47+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/303/ We are looking for some members of our community to become part of the Measure J Bond Oversight Committee. Click here to Download the application. (component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,135/Itemid,34/) . text/html 2007-12-12T21:05:54+01:00 http://www.seq.org sberghou@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/283/ Sequoia High School Establishes a Hall of Fame. . text/html 2007-11-27T23:55:38+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/282/ New facilities construction and renovations at Woodside High School. Modular Science Wing Gym and Aquatic Facility Performing Arts Center Track and Field Library and Administration Building Science Room Renovation . text/html 2007-11-27T23:53:03+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/281/ New facilities construction and renovations at Sequoia High School. Science and Technology Building Woodshop Classrooms, Multi-Use Room, and Kitchen Aquatic Facility Student Resource Center Track and Field Carrington Hall B-Wing Classrooms Ceramics Building . text/html 2007-11-27T23:36:59+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/280/ New facilities construction and renovations at Menlo-Atherton High School. Gym Complex Teacher Resource Center Library Aquatic Center Administration Building . text/html 2007-11-27T23:18:39+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/279/ New facilities construction and renovations at Carlmont High School. D & E Wing Library A Wing Modular Gym and Pool Modular Science Building Modular Classrooms Track and Field ADA Improvements . text/html 2007-11-27T19:14:17+01:00 http://www.seq.org sberghou@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/276/ The calendar for 2008-09 has been approved Click Here for the 2009 - 2010 Calendar in English (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,637/Itemid,34/) Click Here for the 2009 - 2010 Calendar in Spanish (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,636/Itemid,34/) . text/html 2007-05-03T20:37:04+01:00 http://www.seq.org sberghou@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/228/ Carlmont, Menlo-Atherton, and Sequoia high schools have all been named Distinguished Schools for 2007. . text/html 2007-04-28T08:00:00+01:00 http://www.seq.org etrice@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/385/ Latest headlines: Superintendent releases second in series of candid conversations (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,824/Itemid,34/) Superintendent releases first in series of candid conversations (#candid) View latest press releases about awards and events in the Sequoia district (#PressRelease) Superintendent addresses the current financial landscape (#financial) Superintendent Gemma named Superintendent of the Year (#award) District names principals for Carlmont, Sequoia high schools (#principals) Screening Tool for H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) (#virus) view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,820/Itemid,34/) Construction Activity In High Gear Across Sequoia District - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,819/Itemid,34/) District Presents Annual Awards, Welcomes New Teachers - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,818/Itemid,34/) New educational leaders help spur dynamic change in Sequoia district - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,807/Itemid,34/) County Supervisors commend educational excellence - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,783/Itemid,34/) Grand opening of Teen Wellness Center celebrated - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,781/Itemid,34/) The Sequoia district receives a $275,000 HP Innovations in Education grant - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,759/Itemid,34/) Woodside High School inducts its first honorees into the school's new Community Hall of Fame - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,758/Itemid,34/) The Sequoia district and its schools receive four Kent awards for outstanding educational programs - view press release (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,757/Itemid,34/) Influenza-like Illness Symptom Screening Tool for Parents and Caregivers (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,815/Itemid,34/) Influenza- Enfermedad Similar a la Gripe Sintomas Herramientas para los Padres y Cuidadores (component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,814/Itemid,34/) The Sequoia Union High School District continues to plan for the possible spread of the H1N1 virus (commonly referred to as swine flu), and we are closely coordinating efforts with County health officials. The County urges continued vigilance in measures to prevent the spread of the virus. More information is available on the county website at http://www.smhealth.org/swineflu/ (http://www.smhealth.org/swineflu/) or by calling the Health Emergency Information Line at (650) 372-8572. View Swine Flu: A Guide for Families in San Mateo County - Frequently Asked Questions View La influenza porcina (gripe porcina): Información para personas que viven en el Condado de San Mateo . text/html 2007-03-31T00:27:43+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/217/ The Academy Program is a partnership between public education and the private sector to provide technical and academic training to high school students. The students gain hands-on experience with computers in a unique school-within-a-school setting and have the opportunity to work with mentors from the high-tech industry. Academies have been established at Carlmont, Menlo-Atherton, Sequoia and Woodside High Schools. Click here to visit the Peninsula Academies Website (~pacad) . text/html 2006-10-25T22:26:04+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/190/ Contact Information: James Lianides Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services Email: jlianides@seq.org (mailto:jlianides@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2217 Louise Pacheco Assistant Project Manager Email: lpacheco@seq.org (mailto:lpacheco@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext 2358 Regina Bronk Administrative Secretary / Accounts Payable Email: rbronk@seq.org (mailto:rbronk@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2352 Linda Baker Accountant Email: lbaker@seq.org (mailto:lbaker@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2399 . text/html 2006-10-25T22:17:28+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/189/ The Bond Oversight Committee takes pride in representing the community by ensuring that Measure H Bond funds are spent appropriately for Sequoia Union High School District construction and improvement projects as delineated in the Proposition 39 - Measure H . text/html 2006-10-18T20:18:54+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/188/ Full text of the Measure G Bond is available in PDF format: Measure G: Full text of measure (124.6 KB) . text/html 2006-03-31T17:40:24+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/137/ SUHSD has negotiated Student Select pricing for our students, faculty and teachers. Click here to access the Student Select Pricing program. (outside.php?SITEURL=http://www.journeyed.com/edresources%20) Looking for no-cost/low-cost open source alternatives to commercial software? We have a list of open-source/no-cost software options available here. (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63&Itemid=0) . text/html 2006-03-16T22:08:28+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/123/ On June 30, 2004, President Bush signed the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthy/wellnesspolicy.html (http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthy/wellnesspolicy.html) This law required each school district in the nation to have a Wellness Policy in place by the first day of the 2006-2007 school year. This legislation was structured so that each individual school district developed its own policy to ensure that local needs were addressed. Currently the Wellness Advisory Council (WAC) of the Sequoia Union High School District is made up of school nutrition professionals, the district nurse, science and physical education teachers, parents, district administrator, community members, students and staff from the Sequoia Teen Resource Center, The Sequoia District Teen Wellness Center, and the Sequoia Hospital Wellness Program. Our Wellness Policy includes goals for nutrition education, physical education and activity, as well as nutritional guidelines for all foods available on each campus during the school day. Legislation from California, SB12 and SB 965, establishes additional nutritional standards including restriction on the types of foods and beverages that can be sold on a school site during the school day. www.californiaprojectlean.org (http://www.californiaprojectlean.org/) The nutrition standards only apply to food and beverage items sold on campus and do not apply to items brought from home for individual consumption. All groups selling or serving food and beverages on campus will be required to follow the standards. The district has complied with SB965, which bans soda sales in elementary, middle and high schools. Our Wellness Advisory Council meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 3:30 PM in the District Office, 480 James Ave. in Redwood City. Our goal is to have our students “Fit, Healthy and Ready to Learn”. We welcome parent, student and community input. Please contact your school’s PTSA President, or Judy Sencenbaugh, District Nurse at 650 369-1411 X 2234 if you would like to be a part of the Wellness Advisory Council. For further health resources, go to: www.californiahealthykids.org (http://www.californiahealthykids.org/) Click Here For Wellness Board Policy and WAC Newsletters . text/html 2005-11-15T02:06:58+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/90/ Visit Carlmont High School on the Internet (http://carlmont.seq.org) Visit Menlo-Atherton High School on the Internet (http://www.mabears.org/) Visit Redwood Continuation on the Internet (http://redwood.seq.org) Visit Sequoia High School on the Internet (http://www.sequoiahs.org) Visit Woodside High School on the Internet (http://www.woodsidehs.org) Visit the Sequoia Adult School on the Internet (http://adultschool.seq.org) Visit Canada Middle College on the Internet (/outside.php?SITEURL=http://www.canadacollege.net/middlecollege/) Visit our Summer School Program Online Information Center (/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=302&Itemid=37) . text/html 2005-11-09T20:16:29+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/87/ . text/html 2005-11-09T17:51:42+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/86/ You can access a variety of cool and exciting resources from the convenience of your library or home! Get help on your homework, or just use these resources for your own personal enrichment.. text/html 2005-10-29T05:31:12+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/78/ Transition is change. Transition is the movement from the support and structure of school to the opportunities and risks of adult life. Transition is the bridge from school to a quality adult life which includes community integration, social relationships, recreation, and employment.. text/html 2005-10-29T04:57:31+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/70/ We provide transportation out of East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park to Carlmont High School, Woodside High School and Redwood High School. We provide transportation for Special Education students to the following schools: Woodside High School, Menlo Atherton High School, Sequoia High School, Pace School, Gunn High School, Serramonte High School, Westmoor High School, Achieve School, Nesbit Elementary School, Fox Elementary School, and Cipriani Elementary School. We also provide transportation for the Tinsley Volunteer Transfer Program. The districts we transport to are: Menlo Park City Elementary District, Las Lomitas Elementary District, Redwood City Elementary District, Woodside Elementary District, San Carlos School District, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, and Portola Valley Elementary District. Contact us: William Jackson Transportation Supervisor 650-369-1411 x2337 wjackson@seq.org (mailto:wjackson@seq.org) Maritza Hailey Transportation Secretary 650-369-1411 x2338 mhailey@seq.org (mailto:mhailey@seq.org) Sandy Wagerman Dispatcher 650-369-1411 x2336 swagerma@seq.org (mailto:swagerma@seq.org) Susan Peterson Dispatcher 650-369-1411 x2336speterso@seq.org (mailto:speterso@seq.org) Juan Ramirez Lead Mechanic 650-369-1411 x2297jramirez@seq.org (mailto:jramirez@seq.org) . text/html 2005-10-29T04:47:02+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/69/ The Sequoia Union High School District is pleased to present our Board-approved policies on our web site. The Board-approved Policies have been reformatted in a universally accessible format (PDF/Acrobat) for use on the Internet. BP 0000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=77) Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=86) BP 1000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=78) Community Relations (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=87) BP 2000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=79) Administration (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=88) BP 3000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=80) Business and Noninstructional Operations (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=89) BP 4000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=81) All Personnel (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=90) BP 5000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=82) Students (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=91) BP 6000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=83) Instruction (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=92) BP 7000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=84) Construction (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=93) BP 9000 Table of Contents (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=85) Board Bylaws (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=94) . text/html 2005-10-29T04:02:35+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/68/ Your child is about to receive access to a vast body of information and resources called the Internet! Students and parents are required to review and agree to our acceptable use policy before your child is allowed to use SUHSD's computing resources. . text/html 2005-10-29T03:41:44+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/67/ The Sequoia Union High School District offers a listserver providing a variety of usefull newsletters and communication resources. A mailing list is a communications tool for managing electronic mail discussions and newsletters.. text/html 2005-10-29T03:28:37+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/65/ The Sequoia Union High School District spends significant amounts of time protecting the District's digital assets. Your password is the first level of protection for assuring the integrity of your computing activity and preventing others from accessing your computer account for disruptive, offensive, or illegal activities. Passwords address our primary concern: maintaining the integrity of your account and computer while protecting the District's resources, as well as you, from abuse. Note: This information is important for faculty and students/parents who are accessing resources such as Communicda. . text/html 2005-10-29T03:18:27+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/64/ The technology master plan is the result of one year of research and discussion by the technology master plan committee. The committee especially wishes to thank the teachers, students, parents, and members of the business community for responding to the surveys. Without their help, this report could not have been made. This technology master plan reflects their ideas, comments, and vision. . text/html 2005-10-29T02:31:11+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/63/ Technology should be universally accessible to everyone. Fortunately, universal accessibility is not a dream - it is a reality! There are some comprehensive open source and free software packages which will allow our students, teachers and community members to leverage the latest technology advances, even at home... . text/html 2005-10-29T01:34:57+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/62/ Technology and Information Services is committed to providing effective services that empower our teachers, students, and community members. Our faculty and staff consistently leverage the most effective technologies to supplement both their traditional classrooms and provide innovative e-learning opportunities. Our students, parents, faculty, and staff are immersed in a technically capable environment so that they may be propelled, experienced, and ready for the 21st Century. . text/html 2005-10-29T00:56:58+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/61/ . text/html 2005-10-28T23:42:31+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/60/ For further information, contact, Carolyn Schuster, Director of Purchasing at cschuste@seq.org (mailto:cschuste@seq.org) or 650-369-1411 x2346, or any of the buyers regarding their specific commodities: Gloria Ext. 2231 gmurry@seq.org (mailto:gmurry@seq.org) audio visual equipment, computer hardware and software, science & photo supplies and equipment, physical education. Marti Ext. 2232 mmartine@seq.org (mailto:mmartine@seq.org) furniture (classroom & office), physical education, cell phones, custodial supplies, printing, homemaking and food service supplies, ESCAPE questions. Marsha Ext. 2233 Kathie Ext. 2233 mrunnels@seq.org (mailto:kholmes@seq.org) (p.m.) kholmes@seq.org (mailto:mrunnels@seq.org) (a.m.) arts & crafts, elementary art, subscriptions, office & classroom supplies, nurses supplies and equipment, science, chemicals, credit card purchases, travel. . text/html 2005-10-28T23:41:15+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/59/ Sequoia Union High School District Purchasing Department provides centralized purchasing and related services to all departments of District High Schools, and co-operative members. Through a combination of purchasing power, competitive bidding, and negotiation, we strive to realize the maximum value for every dollar expended without compromising quality or safety. Provide research and documentation for items requested.Review items for safety, and provide MSDS to all users.Place, document, and expedite purchase orders.Maintain stocking levels in district warehouse.Interface with suppliers in the event of a problem.Observe legal bid requirements on large orders.Establish district contracts for commodity items.And more . . . . text/html 2005-10-28T23:33:49+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/58/ KCEA's studios are located on the campus of Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, Ca. Our transmitter facility is located in the Heather Highlands area of San Carlos, CA. In 1979 the Sequoia Union High School District, which owns the broadcast license for KCEA 89.1 FM, established it as a high school radio station. This station features big band music from the 30's and 40's, 24 hours a day. KCEA serves as the disaster information station for the surrounding area. KCEA has a library of over a thousand albums and compact disc's of the big band era, which is always expanding. KCEA produces and airs free Public Service Anouncements (PSA's) for local events such as concerts, dances, community activities, and information on consumer and health awareness. Visit Memories 89.1FM On the World Wide Web (http://www.kcea.org) . text/html 2005-10-28T01:02:11+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/57/ The Sequoia Union High School District takes pride in community involvement. As part of our commitment to delivering timely, accurate information we provide an online boundary database which allows community members to find out which school a particular address is assigned to. We recently upgraded our website to a new system. In order to improve our ability to serve you, we are also upgrading our boundary database to a new and improved system. This upgrade will give us the ability to enchance our level of service and provide more detailed information. During this upgrade, the boundary system will be offline. It will return shortly - please check back soon! . text/html 2005-10-27T22:59:13+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/56/ The Bond Oversight Committee takes pride in it's dedication to providing the community with up to date and accurate information on our District's construction and improvement projects. . text/html 2005-10-27T22:59:13+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/116/ The Bond Oversight Committee takes pride in it's dedication to providing the community with up to date and accurate information on our District's construction and improvement projects. . text/html 2005-10-27T22:54:14+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/55/ Contact Information: James Lianides Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services Email: jlianides@seq.org (mailto:jlianides@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2217 Louise Pacheco Assistant Project Manager Email: lpacheco@seq.org (mailto:lpacheco@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext 2358 Regina Bronk Administrative Secretary / Accounts Payable Email: rbronk@seq.org (mailto:rbronk@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2352 Linda Baker Accountant Email: lbaker@seq.org (mailto:lbaker@seq.org) Phone: 650-369-1411 Ext. 2399 . text/html 2005-10-27T18:35:29+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/54/ The Bond Oversight Committee invites community members to attend its meetings that are held at the Sequoia District Office, 480 James Avenue, Redwood City. All meetings are open to the public. . text/html 2005-10-27T18:35:29+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/117/ The Bond Oversight Committee invites community members to attend its meetings that are held at the Sequoia District Office, 480 James Avenue, Redwood City. All meetings are open to the public. . text/html 2005-10-27T18:18:59+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/53/ Scheduled Meetings Meeting Time February 27, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 16, 2002 Regular Meeting-Site Tour 7:00 p.m. April 10, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. May 8, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. May 22, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. September 11, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. November 2, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. January 9, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 6, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 3, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. May 1, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. June 5, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. July 14 & July 15, 2003 Community Report Press Conference September 4, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. October 4, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. December 4, 2003 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. February 5, 2004 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 11, 2004 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 1, 2004 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. July 1, 2004 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. September 2, 2004 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. November 6, 2004 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. February 3, 2005 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 10, 2005 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. May 12, 2005 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. August 4, 2005 Tour of Science/Tech Bldg. 5:00 p.m. October 13, 2005 No Quorum 7:00 p.m. March 29, 2007 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. June 14, 2007 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. September 13, 2007 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. October 11, 2007 Regular and Final Meeting 6:00 p.m. Download Meeting Agendas (/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=44) . text/html 2005-10-27T17:57:41+01:00 http://www.seq.org lpacheco@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/52/ Members City, State Dennis McBride, Committee Chair Redwood City, CA Greg Rubens, Committee Secretary San Carlos, CA Robert Hutson San Carlos, CA Margaret MacNiven La Honda, CA Lewis Miller Redwood City, CA Clint Ostrander Atherton, CA Dale Williams Woodside, C ******************************************* ************************* Robert Eppler No longer on the Committee David Fung No longer on the Committee Thomas Tasso No longer on the Committee John Ummel No longer on the Committee . text/html 2005-10-27T17:09:41+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/51/ District Calendar (content/view/276/73/) | Graduation Requirements (/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=7&id=25&Itemid=37) | Curriculum Guides & Content Standards (/component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,88/Itemid,34/) SARCs (School Accountability Report Cards) (/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=37) | Forms (/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=23&Itemid=34) | Measure G (index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=10&id=60&Itemid=44) | Measure H (index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=10&id=77&Itemid=43) Carlmont (http://carlmont.seq.org) | Menlo-Atherton (http://www.mabears.org) | Sequoia (http://www.sequoiahs.org) | Redwood (http://redwood.seq.org) | Woodside (http://www.woodsidehs.org) | Adult School (http://adultschool.seq.org) | Middle College (/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=45) | Summer School (component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,169/Itemid,34/) . text/html 2005-10-27T16:56:36+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/50/ Parents and students in the Sequoia Union High School District schools have been able to see report cards, attendance records and California High School Exit Exam scores on the district’s website for several years. In August 2005, the Sequoia district implemented a new website -- Communicado -- to facilitate and improve communication within the district community.Since the end of August, over 4,863 students, parents and teachers have registered for Communicado. As of mid October, 76 per cent of the district teachers are using it. . text/html 2005-10-27T01:56:42+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/48/ The School Accountability Report Card provides parents and the public with information about our schools’ programs. Every school in the State of California produces such a report in response to an initiative passed by California voters in 1988. We have included in this report all information required by the initiative as well as other information we hope you will find interesting and useful. We are proud to report steady academic progress in all the district schools. The Adequate Yearly Progress report for 2008-2009 is now available here. (http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/AcntRpt2008/2008APRDstAYPReport.aspx?allcds=4169062) . text/html 2005-10-27T00:42:59+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/47/ The Speedway is now hiring!!! Get revved up and work where the action is!. text/html 2005-10-26T21:39:29+01:00 http://www.seq.org bsmith@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/46/ JOIN THE WINNERS CIRCLE AT THE SPEEDWAY! THE SPEEDWAY is the fast, cool place to go for breakfast, brunch and lunch. . text/html 2005-10-26T21:22:20+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/44/ Important Information about Summer School: The purpose of summer school is to help you succeed and graduate on time. We need your cooperation to ensure that your summer school experience is productive. If you have failed any classes in high school, you must attend summer school to make up the credits. If you don’t attend summer school this summer, you might not be able to make up the classes during the regular school year and you might not be able to graduate on time. . text/html 2005-10-26T20:30:37+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/42/ Dear Parents and Community Members: High school is often cited by individuals as the experience that "gave me my start in life." The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD), through its five high schools, provides all students with powerful opportunities to succeed in whatever they choose to do after graduation.The benefits of attending school in the Sequoia Union High School District are many. Our schools are staffed at an approximate 27 to 1 student/teacher ratio. We have many tutoring, counseling, and other support services to address the individual needs of our students. Our teachers are highly educated and committed to the total development of each student. Beyond rigorous academic coursework, our students experience character education designed to teach the importance of respect, honesty, and courage. When the schools are periodically reviewed for accreditation, our students report that they feel safe and nurtured. The vast majority of our student population arrives early or stays beyond the traditional school day to participate in the many and varied extracurricular opportunities offered. These include athletics, fine and performing arts, community service activities, clubs, and other wholesome social events.The SUHSD knows that involved parents and families, working with highly competent school staff, will ensure that our students are well prepared for the challenges that are ahead of them after graduation. Our parents are highly involved, and this is welcomed. The $200 million dollars in construction projects spread throughout all sites are well underway. When finished our school facilities will be second-to-none and will speak volumes about how this community values its youth. I sincerely believe that parents can pay expensive private tuition and not receive a better educational opportunity for their students. I encourage all parents to contact their school of choice within the SUHSD and make an appointment to learn more about the wonderful experiences that await.Sincerely,Patrick R. Gemma, Ed.D.District Superintendent650 369-1411, Ext. 2213pgemma@seq.org (mailto:pgemma@seq.org). text/html 2005-10-26T18:33:32+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/41/ . text/html 2005-10-26T18:11:32+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/40/ The Sequoia Union High School District encourages its students to take advantage of distance learning classes in order to: graduate earlytake classes not offered in the schoolsmake up classes you have failedimprove grades in classes for which you received low grades (Note: both grades remain on your transcript)improve your skillscontinue your education when you are unable to attend school. . text/html 2005-10-26T17:13:03+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/39/ Middle College is an alternative education collaborative between Cañada College and the Sequoia Union High School District and is located on Cañada's campus. Middle College serves high school juniors and seniors who are looking for a more challenging environment and are ready for college level work. . text/html 2005-10-26T17:09:18+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/38/ The Teenage Parent Program serves pregnant and parenting teens Grades 9-12 in the district. It is a self-contained, self-paced, individualized instructional and counseling program with health services and a child development center for infants and toddlers. TAPP is housed at Redwood High School located at 1968 Old County Road in Redwood City. . text/html 2005-10-26T17:06:46+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/36/ Do you have 8th graders who meet any of the following criteria: Are English-language learners? Are reading 2 or more years below grade level? Have a GPA below 2.0? May not be graduating from the 8th grade? Want a high school head start? Have social and/or emotional needs for adjusting to high school? Want a productive and enjoyable summer experience? . text/html 2005-10-25T16:50:35+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/35/ The Sequoia Union High School District has standardized field trip forms available for download. To download these files, you will need to have a document reader capable of opening Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. Checklist (/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,36/Itemid,34/) Final Request Form (/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,37/Itemid,34/) Medical Permission (/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,38/Itemid,34/) Overnight Out of County Approval (/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,39/Itemid,34/) Field Trip Permission Slip (/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,40/Itemid,34/) . text/html 2005-10-19T06:53:23+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/34/ Thank you for visiting Sequoia Union High School District ("SUHSD") online. We hope that you have found our site to be both usefull and informative. 1. Information Collected and Stored For each visitor to our Web site, our Web server automatically gathers and stores certain information. This information does not personally identify you, nor is your email address automatically collected. Only the following information is collected and stored: Your Internet domain and IP address. The type of browser and operating system you used to access our site. The date and time of your access to our site. The pages you view on our Web site. The address of the Web site from which you reached us, if you come to our Web site from a link on another Web site. If you use Online Services for Parents, information you enter such as your student's ID#, language selection, and school site. We use this information to make our site more useful to visitors. We use the IP address and domain name to diagnose problems with our server; to keep our Web site running smoothly; to learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology they use; and to improve the content of the site. We do not track or record information about individuals. 2. 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Failure to include all of the above-listed information may result in a delay of the processing of your complaint. . text/html 2005-10-10T18:00:35+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/32/ Standardized test scores present only a "snapshot" of a school. To evaluate a school’s overall quality, you can view the school's performance profiles, talk to other parents, talk with the principal, visit the schools and classrooms.. text/html 2005-10-10T17:53:55+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/31/ Target Success is Sequoia Union High School District's parent involvement program. Established in 1991, the goal of Target Success has always been promoting student achievement by actively involving parents. Dorthy Burnside, Parent Involvement Coordinator has served in this position for 10 years, first as a parent volunteer and then coordinator. Ms. Burnside holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Relations & Organizational Behavior. As a Parent Involvement Coordinator, she organizes parent eduation workshops and trainings on how to negotiate the school system and how to become partners with educators. In this capacity, she develops plans to facilitate parent involvement in the schools and publishes written resources to help parents ensure academic success for their students.. text/html 2005-10-06T04:41:50+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/29/ "Argo Tower" - Sequoia High School .-1987: Courtesy of the Redwood City Public Library - Histrocial CollectionWhen Stanford University opened its doors in 1891, the people of this community wanted their children to have an equal opportunity to attend the new university. So, twenty-one citizens, elected to represent several local elementary school districts, met at the county court house in Redwood City on August 24, 1895, and organized the Sequoia High School District. Thus, the first high school between the counties of San Francisco and Santa Clara was built. The school opened with an enrollment of 53 students and two teachers. The first classes met in downtown Redwood City in what now is the Fox Theatre. The present Sequoia High School campus was dedicated in 1924. The campus was immediately recognized for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, two large gyms and spacious auditorium, now known as Carrington Hall. In 1995 Sequoia High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Over time as the District grew, additional campuses were opened in neighboring communities. In 1951, Menlo-Atherton High School was opened near the Menlo Park - Atherton border, followed by Carlmont High School in Belmont in 1953 and Woodside High School on Woodside Road in 1958. That same year, Ravenswood High School in East Palo Alto was opened. That campus later closed in 1976. The same fate came to San Carlos High School, located in the San Carlos hills, which opened in 1960 and closed in 1982. Redwood High School, the District's continuation high school, opened in 1966. The Adult School officially started in 1920, but references to a night school can be found as early as 1900 in local newspapers. Currently, the Sequoia district has a growing enrollment of over 7,400 and serves the communities of Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Woodside, Atherton, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, San Carlos and Belmont. Over 60 percent of the teachers hold a master's degree or higher and 151 teachers speak a second language. Also, Sequoia district teachers have been named San Mateo County Teacher of the Year in seven out of the last 12 years. The District is committed to a quality education for all students. The schools provide a rich selection of programs, services, and academic courses designed to prepare students for both college and the workplace. As a result, approximately 90 percent of the graduating students go on to attend two- or four-year colleges and universities. This level of quality has been recognized at the State level resulting in all four comprehensive high schools being named California Distinguished Schools, and Redwood High School being named as a Model Continuation High School. . text/html 2005-10-06T04:22:17+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/28/ Established in 1895, the Sequoia Union High School District was the first school district to provide high school education between San Francisco and San Jose. The students and schools of the District have consistently won county, state, and national recognition for excellence, and our professional teaching and support staff is second to none. Our students consistently perform in the highest percentiles on state and national tests. We are a district that encourages motivation and creativity for all of our valuable community members. . text/html 2005-10-06T03:16:45+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/26/ Every year, Carla Ferri, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions for the University of California, sends comprehensive information to every California high school regarding the "a-g" subject area requirements and the process for updating the schools' list of approved courses. This information is included here. It is also available in a printable MS Word format (upper left- hand corner). We recommend that you become familiar with this basic information before proceeding to other sections of this web site. . text/html 2005-10-05T19:33:19+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/22/ Access board agendas, minutes and meeting schedule online from the convenience of any internet-connected computer! Our board agendas, minutes and meeting schedule are posted in the Acrobat (PDF) format, allowing them to be accessed universally. If you do not have a PDF reader on your computer such as Adobe Acrobat, xPDF or Apple's Document Viewer, you can download the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat from their website (http://www.acrobat.com/). Browse and Download SUHSD Board Agendas (component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,15/Itemid,34/) Browse and Download SUHSD Board Minutes Browse and Download SUHSD Board Meeting Schedule . text/html 2005-10-05T05:13:00+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/19/ 220 Credits are required for graduation with five credits earned (per semester) for each course completed with a "D" grade or better. To graduate students also must successfully complete Algebra 1 or its equivalent, one year of a laboratory science, and pass the state-mandated High School Exit Exam. . text/html 2005-10-05T03:33:25+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/16/ Don Gibson, President Telephone: (650) 569-3990 E-mail: dgibson@seq.org (mailto:dgibson@seq.org) Term expires: 2011 Gordon Lewin, Vice President Telephone: (650) 323-0600 E-mail: glewin@seq.org (mailto:glewin@seq.org) Term expires 2009 Olivia Martinez, Ed.D. Telephone: (650) 323-7311 E-mail: omartinez@seq.org (mailto:omartinez@seq.org) Term expires 2011 Lorraine Rumley Telephone: (650) 367-1059 E-mail: lrumley@seq.org (mailto:lrumley@seq.org) Term expires: 2011 Sarah D. Stewart, Ph.D., Clerk Telephone: (650) 851-7729 E-mail: sstewart@seq.org (mailto:sstewart@seq.org) Term expires: 2009 Student Trustee: Evan Weiner . text/html 2005-10-05T03:14:03+01:00 http://www.seq.org dburnside@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/15/ Citizen oversight of local government is the cornerstone of democracy in the United States. Today, nearly 100,000 citizens serve local communities as school board members, the largest category of elected public officials in the United States. Governing boards provide direction and over sight for the professionals who manage the day to day operations of the school. School board members also provide accountability to the community. There are four major board roles. These are establishing a vision; maintaining an effective and efficient structure; ensuring accountability, and providing community leadership as advocates for children, the school district, and public schools. Authority for these roles is granted to the board as a whole, not each member individually. Board members work together as a governance team with the Superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community. The Sequoia Board (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=28) has five members, each of whom serves for four years, and a student trustee who serves for one school year. There are no term limits for elected board members. The Board meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.. Please see agenda for location information. The meetings are open to the public and there is time at the beginning of each meeting for the public to address the board on items not on the agenda. Board Agendas (index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=15&Itemid=34) (Sign up to receive agendas by E-Mail (mailman/listinfo/board-info))Board Minutes (index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=16&Itemid=34) Board Meeting Schedule (index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=17&Itemid=34) View the list of Current Trustees (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=28) Board Policies Online (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69&Itemid=28) . text/html 2005-10-05T01:23:41+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/14/ Contact the Webmaster: Technical questions related to the operation of this website: Contact the Webmaster (javascript:ContactWebmaster()) District-Wide Telephone Directory (Staff Extensions): Find and view contact information for District & Site Faculty/Employees (component/option,com_suhsddirectory/Itemid,56/) District Office - Address/Telephone: Sequoia Union High School District 480 James Ave Redwood City, CA 94062 Telephone: +1 (650) 369-1411 Facsimile: +1 (650) 306-8870 Driving Directions: From Highway 101: Take the Whipple Ave. exit to Whipple Ave. West. Continue straight on Whipple Ave. until the intersection of El Camino Real. Turn Left on El Camino Real. Continue straight on El Camino Real until the the intersection of Brewster Ave. Turn Right onto Brewster Ave, and continue until the first stoplight at the intersection of Brewster and Broadway. Veer left, remaining on Brewster. Turn Left at Elwood. Turn left on James Ave - the District Office is at the corner of Elwood and James Ave. From Interstate 280: Take the Farm Hill Blvd. exit East. Continue straight on Farm Hill. Farm Hill will turn into Jefferson Ave- continue East on Jefferson. At the intersection of Hudson and Jefferson, turn left. Turn Right onto James Ave. at the intersection of James Ave. and Hudson St. The District Office is located at the corner of James Ave. . text/html 2005-10-05T00:50:44+01:00 http://www.seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/13/ The Sequoia Union High School District Offices at 480 James Ave. in Redwood City, California Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) is located in the center of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County, California. It serves students from eight feeder school districts, including Atherton, Belmont, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Woodside. Sequoia district consists of four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, and an adult school. Approximately 7,300 students are served in grades 9 - 12. Over 8,000 adults are served through the adult school. The district employs nearly 700 certificated and classified personnel and has a total budget of approximately 56 million dollars.Our District has a rich history of over 100 years. We encourage you to read about our extraordinary educational institution's history, from its early beginings to present time. (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=28)Additional Resources:Our Schools (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Itemid=)Driving Directions and Maps (content/view/14/56/)A history of the District (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=)Our Board of Trustees (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=28). text/html 2005-09-01T07:00:00+01:00 http://www.seq.org solivare@seq.org http://www.seq.org/content/view/118/ Introduction These Internet and Intranet Publishing Guidelines are applicable to all employees and students of the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD). They provide some specific guidance on implementing School Board Policy with respect to information posted to network servers whether they provide world-wide or internal access. The SUHSD staff currently maintains Internet and Intranet servers on its premises. The guidelines herein pertain to the ‘content’ of information posted on these and all future servers within the SUHSD’s domain. This document is written in accordance with SUHSD School Board Approved Policies. These guidelines are an implementation instrument of those policies. In the event of any conflicts between material contained herein and School Board approved policy, the School Board Policy takes precedence. Applicable policies include BP4040(a) and AR 4040(a). Servers that make information available via a computer network will collectively be referred to as "web servers" with a distinction being made between "Internet" and "Intranet" as needed. At this time these servers use the http, tcp/ip, ftp, ppp and other protocols for communications. These guidelines are applicable as indicated here regardless of underlying technologies or protocols used. The purpose of the District Internet/Intranet sites is to provide information about the District and the schools to staff, parents, students and community members. The Internet/Intranet sites are not public forums. Recognized employee organizations may post notices to their members via a link to their employee organization web site in accordance with Government Code section 3543.1(b). The District disclaims any responsibility or liability for content posted on an employee organization site linked to the District site. Neither the District nor an employee organization shall post on the District web site any material which urges the passage or defeat of any school measure of the District, including but not limited to, the candidacy of any person for election for the governing board of the District. Education Code section 7054. General Web Publishing Considerations Publishing material onto an Internet or Intranet server involves the same general considerations as publishing onto other media, e.g. publishing material to a book for distribution. One distinction, however, is that material posted electronically becomes immediately available to all persons with access to the Internet. The District must follow the law and responsibly use its available resources to educate its students. Toward this end, this Internet and Intranet Publishing Policy strives to: Protect intellectual property rights of ownership (e.g., copyright); Protect every individual’s right to privacy; Respect the rights of every child’s parent(s) or guardian; Protect the welfare of students; and Assure that all resources are used efficiently toward the District’s educational program goals. Failing to follow the laws pertaining to published material may result in legal action against the District. Student classroom work may be published under the direction of a teacher or advisor. Similarly, staff members may create web pages that are education oriented. Linking to student/staff personal home pages on an external site is not permitted. A student's personal information (home address, e-mail address, or phone number) shall not appear in any Internet/Intranet published materials. A student's full name shall not be published without the student's and a parent's written consent. To ensure student safety, a student's picture and full name shall not appear on the same page. Photographs of a person from the back or indistinguishable frontal photographs may appear on the Internet/Intranet without written consent. Group photographs of unidentified students/staff may be published on the Intranet without permission. Parents who do not wish to have their student's photograph published as part of a group on the Intranet may opt out by indicating their preference on the current school year Parent/Guardian Agreement form. Use policy agreement forms must be signed by staff and students in order to access or publish to the web. Employee forms are available in human resources and student forms are available in Administration at each school site. Student writings, artwork, and photography belong to the student, and shall not be published without the student's and a parent's written consent. Likewise, staff writings, artwork, and photography belong to the staff member, and shall not be published without the staff member's written consent. Coursework assigned and developed in the Web Design class may be published without consent. Copies of publishing agreements and use policies are provided in the Agreement Forms section of this document. Responsibility for Content This section provides guidance on the responsibilities of those developing and posting web content. ORIGINATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY Per School Board Policy, SUHSD employees and students are personally responsible for their use of network services made available to them. Those creating web server content are responsible for seeing that it meets these guidelines and implements School Board Policy. The web content originators, not the web server maintenance personnel, are responsible for the information they submit to be posted. All information must be double-checked for accuracy. Per School Board Policy, information which could be perceived as threatening, obscene, disruptive, unethical or construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs shall not be posted. Agreement forms required for the posting of any sensitive, confidential, copyrighted, or private information must be collected and stored by the originator for as long as needed to assure satisfaction of legal requirements. The time may be extended due to legal complications, or at the site administrator's direction. The Agreement to Allow Use and Publishing of Copyrighted Work form is provided in the Agreement Forms section of this document. TEACHER'S/ADVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES Teachers and advisors must supervise all student postings/web pages to ensure that the subject matter is educational. Additionally, prior to submitting them to the web site's webmaster, student postings and "links" must be reviewed by the teacher and/or advisor to prevent the posting of inappropriate material. Linking to student/staff personal home pages on an external site is not permitted. Student writings, artwork, and photography belong to the student, and shall not be published without the student's and a parent's written consent. Coursework assigned and developed in the Web Design class may be published without consent. A student's full name shall not be published without the student's and a parent's written consent. A student's personal information (home address, e-mail address, or phone number) shall not appear in any Internet/Intranet published materials. To ensure student safety, a student's picture and full name shall not appear on the same page. Copies of publishing agreements are provided in the Agreement Forms section of this document. Teachers and advisors are directed to limit access of web content containing information on, or photographs of, students to the minimum audience needed to accomplish instructional goals. If a class, school or District Intranet web server satisfies these goals, then this forum shall be used rather than publishing to the Internet. Teachers and advisors shall explain to students that: Network services and web servers have been established for educational purposes only; Most transmissions over the Internet/Intranet can be intercepted and read by other persons on the Internet/Intranet and places outside the District; Information posted on the Internet/Intranet is not necessarily fact; All original work posted on the web is protected by copyright law and cannot be used without the author's permission; and There are rules of network etiquette and general web publishing guidelines. WEBMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES Each site will have one webmaster and one principal's designee who are responsible for posting to the Internet. Web server submittals may be made through the site's webmaster or principal's designee. Webmasters and principals' designees will not share passwords or allow anyone else to post to the web server. Webmasters and principals' designees must not knowingly post inappropriate material and should exercise controls necessary to remove and prevent reposting of inappropriate content when any is found. Employee names, pictures, work assignments and e-mail addresses should only be posted to the Internet with the employee's written/e-mail permission. The web is a very dynamic resource. It is strongly recommended that links to pre-existing sites be checked regularly to insure that links are appropriate and active. Only active files that are required for the proper operation of the Internet/Intranet should be stored on the Internet/Intranet server. Inactive files should be deleted. Webmasters and home pages shall be referred to by their given school name, e.g., "Carlmont Home Page," or, "Menlo-Atherton Webmaster." In addition, each site's home page shall include a "link" back to the district home page (http://www.seq.org). Agreement Forms This section provides forms for use in documenting copyright owner and parental consent to publishing materials on SUHSD websites. They are: Employee Technology Use Agreement (index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=502), and Student Acceptable Use Policy (index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=74) with the Signature (Affirmation) Page (index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=76). Employees and Students must read the Board Policy and agree to comply with it as indicated in the forms identified above. Students must also obtain their Parent(s)/Guardian’s permission to use the Internet. .