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Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780 phone
(650) 368-5180 fax
Bonnie Hansen, Principal
School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) |
Founded in 1895 and situated on 40 picturesque acres within close proximity to Stanford University, Sequoia High School is an accomplished, fully accredited comprehensive public high school and a California Distinguished School (an honor reserved for a small number of California’s “exemplary and inspiring” public schools).
Sequoia High is renowned for its successful personalized learning communities and its International Baccalaureate program, which exceeds national and international pass rates and has been recognized for its ethnic diversity. Sequoia also offers a dynamic portfolio of visual and performing arts programs; over 20 interscholastic sports teams and 50 clubs open to all students; and myriad opportunities to participate in community service projects and student leadership.
Local community support of a series of bonds has made possible many recent and upcoming enhancements to facilities and technology at Sequoia High. The school campus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and its 600-seat Carrington Hall theater and performing arts center has been restored to its original glory.
Exceptional new facilities and advanced technology
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Link to virtual tour of Sequoia's new biotech facility |
Academic areas: 3,900-square-foot biotechnology facility supporting the school's new Health Academy (a personalized learning community that helps prepare students for college study and careers in medicine); new and remodeled classrooms equipped with technologically advanced teaching tools; new photo laboratory; IB art gallery; and new ceramic art studio
Athletic programs: new 18,000-square-foot, 1,400-seat spectator gymnasium (link to video of opening celebration in January 2011)
Performing arts: renovation of the historic Carrington Hall theater
Student support: new Teen Wellness Center, two new electronic information signs, and campus security system |
Academic innovations and specialties
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College-going culture resulting in over 95 percent of graduates going on to pursue higher education at top-tier universities, and a sizeable number who are the first in their families ever to go to college
College preparatory focus including over 20 advanced standing and advanced placement (AP) courses; and complimentary (no-cost) college resources, including outstanding guidance counseling, college advising and SAT preparation
Career technical education programs – in biotechnology, science & medicine and other fields – that help prepare students for post-secondary education, advanced training and employment in high-growth fields
International Baccalaureate (IB) program, a rigorous, college-level curriculum that prepares students to earn a globally recognized IB diploma; and International College Advancement Program, preparatory curriculum for progression to the IB program
Small-learning communities (known as “houses”) to support freshmen and sophomores during their first years of high school; and specialized Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program to support students (particularly those “in the middle”) in preparing for and gaining acceptance to college
Special support ranging from tutoring and skill-building classes for students below grade level to academic planning coursework and support for English learners and students with special education needs
World languages department, offering classes in French, German and Spanish |
Broad spectrum of student enrichment activities
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Dynamic visual and performing arts offerings including dance, drama, music and the visual arts (ceramics, computer-assisted art, drawing, painting and photography)
Championship athletic program, including more than two dozen sports teams
Unique, fulfilling opportunities to participate in community service projects, student leadership, student exchange programs and teacher-supervised travel abroad
Over 50 clubs, open to all students, focusing on academics, culture, entertainment, sports and other common interests
Assemblies, dances, games, rallies, sports activities and other student events |
Link to Sequoia High's 2011-12 Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC)/Single Plan for Student Achievement (approved by the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees on December 7, 2011)
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