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2019-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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2019-02-23 10:00 - 12:00
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Senior Academy - College 101: 10 Tips for Choosing College Classes
2019-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
Suzanne Wegmiller the Crosby Scholars Executive Director will be sharing information about selecting your College Classes. These tips will save you time, frustration and money.
Friday, March 22, 2019 5:30 – 7:30pm doors open at 5:10
Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625

Senior Academy - Freshman Survival 101
2019-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
Everything you need to know to survive your Freshman Year in College!!!
Goodwill Career Development Center – 124 4th Crescent Pl., Statesville, NC, 28625

Senior Academy - Evaluating Your Financial Aid Award
2019-03-16 10:00 - 12:00
Excited about the being acceted into your dream school, now how are you going to pay for it. Colleges & Universities send out Award Letters in late February – March. It is very important that you understand how the inforamtion in this award letter impacts your out of pocket cost for college. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples and not apples to oranges before you make your decision. We will review financial aid processes, award letter basics, provide comparison tools and answer any questions you have about the process.
Saturday, March 16, 2019 10am – 12 noon
Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625

Class of 2020 Sr. Academy - Creating College Lists & Activities Resume
2019-04-06 10:00 - 10:30
Juniors get a jump start on your Senior academies for Class of 2020 – College Lists & Activities Resume on April 6, 2019 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625
The summer is going to be short and you will need to create your college lists and activities resume before you can start applying to colleges on August 15th. We will be offering information on how to create these items, review resources available, create tracking tools to help you understand what you are looking for and which schools meet your needs. This will put you ahead of the college application process.
Open to Juniors – Attendance will give you credit for 1 Senior Academy for next year.

Academy for Senior Parents - Surviving your Child's Freshman Year
2019-04-08 18:00 - 20:00
Academy for Senior Parents – Surviving your Child’s Freshman Year will be on 4/8/19 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville
Sending your child off to college can be stressful for any parent. Dealing with the world your child now lives in is so different and can create frustration and anxiety. This session will help you understand the rules for this new game of life. What you learn will help you navigate your child’s first year of college so that it’s exciting and stress free for everyone.
This academy is for parents of Crosby Scholars seniors. Students do not need to attend. This academy does not count toward the 2 Senior academies requirement. BUT your senior will register for you on your behalf through their Crosby Scholars portal.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenniffer Jamison, Senior Program Coordinator, at (704) 873-5005 ext. 1407 or jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Academy
2019-06-20 09:00
A chance to fulfill your 2019-20 academy requirement over the summer! (Grade levels refer to the 2019-20 year)
Middle School 7th & 8th Grade from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
High School 9th & 10th Grade from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

ASVAB Career Exploration - Test
2019-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
Considering the military or just not sure what career to pursue after you graduate? The ASVAB Career Exploration Program* is for you. This test is used by the military to determine which service careers are open to you. But, even if you’re not interested in the military, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you discover new career options. You’ll take the ASVAB aptitude test during the first session. During the second session, you’ll use the results from that test along with an interest assessment and career exploration tools to focus your plan for your education and career after high school.
This is a two-day academy. You must register for both a TEST and a RESULTS day.
*Although ASVAB Career Exploration is a Department of Defense program, none of your information or results will be released to military recruiters and no recruiters will be present.
*This is for rising juniors and seniors

ASVAB Career Exploration - Test
2019-06-26 09:00 - 12:00
Considering the military or just not sure what career to pursue after you graduate? The ASVAB Career Exploration Program* is for you. This test is used bgy the military to determine which service careers are open to you. But, even if you’re not interested in the military, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you discover new career options. You’ll take the ASVAB aptitude test during the first session. During the second session, you’ll use the results from that test along with an interest assessment and career exploration tools to focus your plan for your education and career after high school.
This is a two-day academy. You must register for both a TEST and a RESULTS day.
*Although ASVAB Career Exploration is a Department of Defense program, none of your information or results will be released to military recruiters and no recruiters will be present.

Cooking Academy & Service Day
2019-06-27 09:30 - 14:30
Take a Cooking Class and then serve the community in this “One & Done Academy Day”. Only 20 spots are available. Students must be rising 10th – 12th graders. The event will be held at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen, 275 S Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115.
Thursday, June 27, 2019, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Please wear closed toed shoes.
Contact Jenniffer Jamison with any questions. jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

ASVAB Career Exploration - Results & Analysis MCC Mooresville
2019-07-11 09:00 - 23:00
At age 4, you wanted to be a dinosaur or superhero when you grew up. But now, you’re not so sure. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program* can help you discover other options. You’ll take the ASVAB aptitude test during the first session. During the second session, you’ll use the results from that test along with an interest assessment and career exploration tools to focus your plan for your education and career after high school.
This is a two-day academy. You must register for both TEST and RESULTS.
*Although ASVAB Career Exploration is a Department of Defense program, none of your information or results will be released to military recruiters.

Telling your Story: Writing Your College Application/Scholarship Essays
2019-08-01 10:00 - 12:00
Your GPA, test scores, and other statistical data provide admission and scholarship committees just a glimpse of who you are. A well-written essay is your opportunity to tell the rest of the story. So, what makes a great application essay? After attending this academy, you’ll know. This academy is hosted by Meredith Pintler of the Davidson College College Advising Corps.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenniffer Jamison, Senior Program Coordinator at 704-873-5005 ext. 1407 or jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.
Location: Goodwill Career Connections Center
Address: 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville NC 28625

Academy for Grades 6 -11
2019-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
We will be having an academy at Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus. Registration begins at 9:30 and the Academy will run from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 6-8: Will be in the Vocational Building (across from the library)
Grades 9-11: Will be in the main building (pink building in the center)
This academy is available for registration in the portal. Click the blue (person) login button in the top right corner.

Senior Academy--SAT Boot Camp Session 1
2019-08-11 13:00 - 16:00
This two-session (8/11 and 8/18 from 1 PM – 4 PM) SAT test prep boot camp will get you ready to rock the college admissions tests offered throughout the fall, starting with the August 24th SAT. This is an amazing opportunity to get for FREE what normally costs hundreds of dollars. This academy is hosted by ETC Test Prep Charlotte. You must sign up for and attend both sessions.
Crosby Scholars Seniors are required to attend 2 Senior Academies which are offered throughout the school year. A different topic is discussed at each Senior Academy.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenniffer Jamison, Senior Program Coordinator, at (704) 873-5005 ext 1407 or jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Senior Academy--SAT Boot Camp Session 2
2019-08-18 13:00 - 16:00

Academy for Grades 6-11
2019-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
We will be having an academy at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus. Registration begins at 9:30 and the Academy will run from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 6-8: Will be in Building A (the shorter building)
Grades 9-11: Will be in Building B (the taller building)
This academy is available for registration in the portal. Click the blue (person) login button in the top right corner.

Sr. Academy - Essay Writing / Scholarship Workshop
2019-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Learn what makes a great essay. Review sample essays and topics. Brainstorm Essay ideas. Learn the impact of scholarship essays.

What's Your Parenting Style?
2019-08-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join with other parents to learn about parenting styles in a fun and interactive hour led by Kelly Marcy. Kelly is the Executive Director of Student Support Services for ISS and also the parent of a college student! This session is open to the public and will be in the Auditorium of the B Building at MCC in Mooresville. There will be a Crosby Scholars Academy for 6th – 12th graders going on at the same time.

Sr. Academy - Scholarship Workshop
2019-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Learn how to find and apply for scholarships.

7th/8th Grade Academy
2019-09-21 10:00 - 12:00
An academy for 7th and 8th graders will be held on September 21, 2019 beginning at 10 am to 12 noon at Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus at 500 W. Broad St. Middle school students will report to the Vocational building (look for the yard signs). Registration begins at 9:30 am.

6th Grade Academy
2019-09-21 10:00 - 12:00
An academy for 6th graders will be held on Saturday, September 21st at Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus in the Vocational Building (look for signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and the academy will begin at 10 AM to 12 Noon.

What Colleges Look for when Admitting Students
2019-09-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
How do admissions officers decide who to admit or deny? The decision involves a lot more than test scores and grade point averages. Jenniffer Jamison, Crosby Scholars Senior Program Advisor, will share what students can do throughout high school to improve the odds of being admitted to the school of their choice. This session is open to the public and there is no cost to attend.

Crosby Scholars Orientation
2019-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Unity Center, 1145 Salisbury Road, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Pick up your Crosby t-shirt (new scholars, seniors), meet community partners, learn about the program. Free and open to the public! Attend sessions about the benefits of college, the Crosby Scholars Program, and hear parents talk about their experiences with getting their own students into college. Popcorn and photo booth!

Sr Academy / Parent Meeting - Financial Aid Basics
2019-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Students & Parents will benefit from this academy. Guest Speaker David Gilinas from Davidson College will speak about Financial Aid, Scholarships, FAFSA, etc.

Sr. Academy - Ten Things
2019-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
What every Senior needs to know before they graduate from High School.

Sr. Academy - Game of College
2019-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Seniors will play the College Application Game and then review how to best play in real life. Everything from Application, Financial Aid, Registration, Housing, Student Life, etc.

Sr. Academy - Scholarship Workshop
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Learn where to find, how to apply and how to manage scholarships.

7th/8th Grade Academy
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
This 7th/8th grade academy will be held on Saturday, October 26 at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville campus at 219 N. Academy St. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. And the academy will begin at 10:00 AM to 12 Noon. All middle school students will report to the Vocational building (look for the yard signs).

6th Grade Academy
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
A 6th grade academy will be held on Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus at 219 N. Academy Street on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and the academy will be from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Follow the signs to the small building on campus.
