Crosby Scholars Iredell

Learn about different career opportunities!- Online Zoom Academy
2021-02-18 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
This is an online zoom meeting academy with Middle School Coordinator Ashley Scott. You will be introduced to the many different career opportunities and training certificates available!
You will receive a link to the meeting when you register!

Learn to Memorize-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:00
Ever wondered how some people manage to remember a lot of information? If you don’t have a perfect memory, then sign up for this academy! We will try out a few “tricks” to help you remember important information. This will be an interactive zoom call! It will take place Tuesday, February 18 from 6-7PM.
Register on the Student Portal and we will send you the zoom link the morning of the session.
Learning outcomes:

Practice several “tricks” to memorizing information
Evaluate tips to see which ones work best
Match content to memorize with a tip that could help

Communication-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-10
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:00
Are you ever confused why miscommunication occurs? Explore various methods of communication and the importance of getting the right message across every time. Attention will be brought to body language and the role it plays in daily communication.
Learning outcomes:
1) in what ways do we communicate?
2) what does communicating well look like?
3)what kind of communicator are you?
4)what are some communication mistakes?
This webinar will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 6PM. For your confirmation of attendance, you will complete a communication style quiz. Please register on your Student Portal. The webinar link will be sent to you via email the morning of the event.

How Would You Survive?- Online Zoom Academy
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, NC, United States
Test your teamwork skills as you try to survive a shipwreck! Register in your student/parent portal and you will receive the link information the day of the event.

How to balance school, sports and social life! - Online Zoom Academy
2021-02-25 18:00 - 18:30
This is an online zoom meeting academy for 7th and 8th grade Middle School students with Ashley Scott.
Key learning objectives:
– How to balance the big 3 S’s
– Managing your time
-Working under pressure
You will receive a link to the meeting when you register!

What about Workforce-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-02-25 18:00 - 19:00
Interested in exploring the 16 career clusters? Meet your academy requirement by joining Ms. Montgomery for an interactive zoom session! Please register on your Student Portal. You will receive the webinar link the morning of the event.
Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6PM
Learning outcomes:

What are the fastest growing jobs?
What jobs will be obselete in 10 years?
Let’s look at salaries
What type of schooling is required for the jobs you are interested in?
Steps to start career planning
Explore all 16 career clusters

Perseverance-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-03-02 18:00 - 19:00
Do you have what it takes to keep going when the going gets tough? To be successful, you have to learn how to stick with something even when you really want to quit. Learn how failure can have positive outcomes and how to develop a growth mindset. This counts as academy credit!
Learning outcomes:

What does it mean to persevere
Defining success
How do we develop a growth mindet amidst the reality of failure?
Ways obstacles in life can bring positive outcomes

This is a webinar with Ms. Montgomery, High School Program Coordinator, at 6:00PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The webinar will end around 6:45p.m. After the webinar ends, students will be required to fill out a google form, which will confirm that each student watched the webinar from start to finish.

You must register on your Student Portal to attend this webinar.

Test Taking Strategies- Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-03-04 18:00 - 19:00
Would you like some tips on how to plan and prepare for tests? Join Ms. Montgomery for an interactive Zoom session on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6pm. Please register on your Student Portal. You will be sent the Zoom link the morning of the webinar.
Learning outcomes:
1) learn the different types of testing
2) learn the most effective strategies for each type of test

Learn to Memorize-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-03-08 18:00 - 19:00
Ever wondered how some people manage to remember a lot of information? If you don’t have a perfect memory, then sign up for this academy! We will try out a few “tricks” to help you remember important information. This will be an interactive zoom call! It will take place Monday, March 8 from 6-7PM.
Register on the Student Portal and we will send you the zoom link the morning of the session.
Learning outcomes:

Practice several “tricks” to memorizing information
Evaluate tips to see which ones work best
Match content to memorize with a tip that could help

Financial Literacy for Middle School Students!
2021-03-09 18:00 - 18:30, 2021-03-11 18:00 - 18:30
Financial literacy for Middle Schoolers is a fun Academy to help you learn about finances and budgeting. Topics in this Academy include the importance of financial responsibility, money management, and smart decision making to ensure overall financial well-being!
You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting when you register!

Communication- Zoom Academy for Grades 9-10
2021-03-09 18:00 - 19:00
Are you ever confused why miscommunication occurs? Explore various methods of communication and the importance of getting the right message across every time. Attention will be brought to body language and the role it plays in daily communication.
Learning outcomes:
1) in what ways do we communicate?
2) what does communicating well look like?
3)what kind of communicator are you?
4)what are some communication mistakes?
This webinar will take place on Tuesday, March 9 2021 at 6PM. For your confirmation of attendance, you will complete a communication style quiz. Please register below. The webinar link will be sent to you via email the morning of the event.

Money Business-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-10
2021-03-10 17:00 - 18:00
Financial literacy is having skills that allows people to make smart decisions with their money.
Learning outcomes:

what does it mean to live paycheck to paycheck?
basic financial terms like: interest, credit card, debit card, savings account, budget, deposit, etc.
things to consider when planning your financial future
how to read a paystub
essentials vs. nonessentials
budgeting

This is a webinar with Ms. Montgomery, High School Program Coordinator, at 5PM on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The webinar will end around 5:45-6PM. After the webinar ends, students will be required to fill out a google form, which will confirm that each student watched the webinar from start to finish.

You must register to attend this webinar. Once you are registered through your Student Portal, you will receive a webinar invitation the morning of the event.

Junior Academy - Interview Skills & Scholarships
2021-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Have you ever interviewed for a job, scholarship, or college admission? Join this academy to discuss best practices for interviewing. We will have a bonus discussion about scholarships!

Academy - Activities Resume Zoom Workshop Class of 2022
2021-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Activities Resumes can be used for the college application, but are also needed for scholarship applications and obtaining recommendations. This session will review the importance of an activities list, narrow what should be included, and explore opportunities to expand. At the end of this session, students will upload a draft resume to show completion of course.

Communication is Key!
2021-03-18 18:00 - 18:30
This is an online Zoom Academy with Middle School Coordinator Ashley Scott. You will receive a link for this Academy.
Key learning objectives:
1. Be clear.

2. Be concise.
3. Provide a compelling request.

4. Be curious.

5. Be compassionate.

Communication is Key!
2021-03-25 18:00 - 18:30
Do you want to learn how effectively communicate? This is the Academy for you!

Telling your Story: Writing Your College Application/Scholarship Essays
2021-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
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.

Make-up Academy: Benefits of College for Grades 9-10
2021-03-27 10:00 - 11:00
Do you still need to meet your Academy requirement for the school year? Join us for a session on the benefits of college. Is it worth the time and financial investment? The answer is yes! Join to learn more.

Registration must take place on the Student Portal!
When? March 27 from 10AM-11.

JR. Academy - CHOOSING A DIFFERENT PATH?
2021-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Thinking of Gap Year? Community College? Military? Work? If you are not looking to start a 4-year school after high school then you want to attend this academy!
Let’s explore options for success after high school. Everyone has to pick their own path but you must have a plan! This session will help you see what opportunities are available.

Master Your Emotions! - Middle School Acade
2021-04-06 18:00 - 19:00
You go through a variety of emotions on a daily basis, this Academy is designed to help you control your emotions. This is an online Zoom Academy with Middle School Coordinator Ashley Scott.

Benefits of College: Make-up Academy for Grades 9-10
2021-04-10 10:00 - 11:00
Do you still need to meet your Academy requirement for the school year? Join us for a session on the benefits of college. Is it worth the time and financial investment? The answer is yes! Join to learn more.

Registration must take place on the Student Portal!
When? April 10 from 10AM-11AM.

Leadership Training for Officers
2021-05-15 10:00 - 11:00
Were you selected to be an Officer next school year? If so, you must attend this leadership training on Zoom. You will receive Academy credit! Zoom link will be sent the day prior to the event.

Try It Tuesday - Manufacturing
2021-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Ever considered a path in Manufacturing? JOIN this Try It Tuesday to explore your options and get advice about this field of work!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.
June 1st will focus on Manufacturing!
Location – Whitaker Room in Goodwill Career Connections Center; 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, N.C. 28625
Time – 9am to 1pm
Snacks and Lunch will be provided.
**20 spots available. PLEASE REGISTER IN YOUR CROSBY SCHOLARS PORTAL.
Please contact Mariah Roseboro (mariah.iredellcrosby@gmail.com) or Olivia Carr (olivia.iredellcrosby@gmail.com), Crosby Scholar Interns, if you have any questions or concerns!

Pros & Cons of Test-Optional Admissions & Boosting Your Resume (Online)
2021-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Test-Optional – What does it mean? Should you take the ACT or SAT again? What else can be done to increase my chances of admission? If you hate taking tests and want to be competitive in the college admissions process you need to attend this class.
Online Academy- Zoom link will be sent out on 7/14/21
Crosby Class | Summer 2021 Series: Session 1
Pros & Cons of Test-Optional Admissions & Boosting Your Resume

Thursday, July 15: 10:00am-12:00pm
Online via Zoom
Hour 1: Pros & Cons of Submitting Scores
Hour 2: Boosting Your Resume

Mastering the English & Reading Sections of the ACT/SAT - Online/Zoom
2021-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
If you plan on taking the ACT or SAT soon, this session will help you master the English & Reading Sections of the ACT/SAT. Space is limited, sign up today. Online/Zoom Session
Crosby Class | Summer 2021 Series: Session 2
Mastering the English & Reading Sections of the ACT/SAT

Thursday, July 22: 10:00am-12:00pm
Online via Zoom
Hour 1: Overall Test Strategies + English Test Strategies & Topics
Hour 2: Reading Test Strategies & Topics

IN PERSON - College Admissions & English/Reading Test Workshop
2021-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Do you need Test Prep – Is Virtual and Online learning hard for you? This one-day session includes Pros & Cons of Test-Optional Admissions, Boosting Your Resume, & Mastering English & Reading ACT/SAT! Space is limited. Sign up TODAY
Crosby Class | Summer 2021 Series: Session 3
College Admissions & English/Reading Test Workshop
(Combination of first two sessions)

Monday, Aug 2: 10:00am-1:00pm
In-Person: Goodwill Career Center, Whitaker Room
Hour 1: Pros & Cons of Test-Optional Admissions + Boosting Your Resume
Hour 2: Overall Test Strategies + English Test Strategies & Topics
Hour 3: Reading Test Strategies & Topics

Parent Academy: What Colleges Look For/ Importance of Community Service
2021-08-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a parent information session while your student participates in the Academy.
When? 10Am-12Pm ( same time as student Academy), August 28, 2021
Where? Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC

6-12 Academies
2021-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Statesville MCC Location. Register after July 5 in your portal!

Jr/Sr Academy - ECU Interview with a College Admissions Counselor
2021-09-08 18:00 - 19:00
