Do You Speak Financial Aid?
2019-10-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Financial aid documents are littered with a variety of words not used anywhere else. Anna Stovall, from Davidson College, will be here to teach us how to read and understand what we need to know. Don’t be confused by all of the financial aid lingo! Join us for this session and ask all the questions you need to be answered. Open to the public!

Sr. Academy - Application Workshop
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Missed the Early Action Deadlines and struggling with your college application. Come to this workshop with your laptop and volunteers will be on hand to help review your application.

7th/8th Grade Academy
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
7th/8th Grade Academy will take place on Saturday November 16th on Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus at 219 N. Academy Street. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and the academy will begin at 10 AM to 12 Noon. All middle school students will report to the smaller building (look for the yard signs).

6th Grade Academy
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
An academy for 6th grade students will be held on November 16, 2019 at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus at 219 N. Academy Street. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and the academy will be from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Middle school students should follow the signs to the small building.

Early College Options
2019-11-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Are you aware of all the ways your student can take advantage of early college opportunities in high school? Amanda Rhea, from Mitchell Community College, will share details of options available in Iredell County. Learn the timelines for enrollment and the cost-savings you could enjoy if the program is a good fit for your student! No cost and open to the public.

Sr. Academy - Problem Solving for the 21st Century (previously Conflict Resolution)
2019-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Leaving High School you will meet new people, roommates, employers, professors, etc. Learn how to get along and resolve differences with respect.

Sr. Academy - Freshman Survival
2019-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Learn what you need to know to not only survive but be successful during your first year of college.

7th/8th Grade Academy
2019-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
An academy for 7th and 8th grade students will take place on Saturday, December 7th on Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus at 500 W. Broad Street. Middle school students will report to the Vocational Building (look for the yard signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and the academy will begin at 10 AM to 12 Noon.

6th Grade Academy
2019-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
An academy for 6th grade students will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus. All middle school students will report to the Vocational Building (look for the signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and the academy will take place from 10 AM to 12 Noon.

How to Help Your Child Study
2019-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Is homework time a struggle in your home? Aaliyah Turner-Moore, Crosby Scholars Middle School Coordinator, will share some strategies to make it more fun and effective. Understanding how students learn and using methods to play to students’ strengths will make study time more useful and fun. This session is free and open to the public.

Sr. Academy - Evaluating your Award Letter/The Real Cost of College
2020-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Learn how to review your college admissions and financial award letters. What is being offered? How to compare letters from multiple schools.

6th Grade Academy - MCC Mooresville 1/11/2020
2020-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
This 6th grade academy willl take place on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus, the A Building (look for signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The academy will begin at 10:00 AM and will end at 12:00 PM. The topics for 6th grade students are Team Building (learning to work well with others) and Learning Styles (what is the best way for you to learn and study?).

7th/8th Grade Academy - MCC Mooresville Campus 1/11/2020
2020-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
This 7th/8th grade academy will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2020 on Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus, Building A (look for the signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The academy will begin at 10:00 AM and will end at 12:00 PM.

Fostering Independence in your Student
2020-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | NC
Letting go of our children is a difficult, but necessary, part of their development. Kelly Marcy, Executive Director of Student Support Services for ISS (and parent of a college student), will share ways to support your child as they become more independent. No cost and open to the public.

ACT Webinar - ONLINE ONLY 1/28/2020 6:30 pm
2020-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 | NC
Juniors in North Carolina will take the ACT Plus Writing test on February 25th during school, for FREE. By attending our ACT Prep Kick-off Session, look at how the practice test can help you tackle the ACT, hear general information about the exam, and learn how colleges will use your scores in admissions.
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: WEBINAR: online only
Parents are encouraged to watch the webinar with their students.
This webinar will require the following:

Internet Connection
Computer
Email address to log in to the presentation
Speakers

You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in the webinar. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate in this webinar. You must log in to the webinar on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to the start of the webinar. If you have questions after 5 pm on the evening of the webinar, please call our office cell phone at 336-671-5494.

Sr. Academy - Destination Community College
2020-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Tour Mitchell Campus, learn every that Mitchell has to offer to help you start your education locally. Certificate, Associates, Transfer, etc.

6th Grade Academy - MCC Statesville Campus - 2/8/2020
2020-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
This 6th grade academy will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus in the Vocational Building (look for signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The academy will begin at 10:00 AM and will end at 12:00 PM. The topics for 6th grade students will be Team Building (learning to work well with others) and Learning Styles (What is the best way for you to learn and study?).

7th/8th Grade Academy - MCC Statesville Campus - 2/8/2020
2020-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
This academy for 7th and 8th grade students will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 on Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus, Vocational Building (look for the signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The academy will begin at 10:00 AM and will end at 12:00 PM.

Consider Community College
2020-02-08 10:30 - 23:30 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Come and hear all of the positive things Mitchell Community College has to offer. Dr. Porter Brannon will share some of the unique things a two-year college provides. She brings a perspective that you might not have heard before. This session is free and open to the public.

SAT Bootcamp Session 1
2020-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Session 1 of 2 which will provide a total of 6 hours of SAT training. Open to Class of 2021.
You must sign up for both sessions ( session 2 is on the following Sunday, February 16). Sign up for both sessions on Student Portal.

SAT Bootcamp Session 2
2020-02-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Session 2 of 2 – Second Part of class to prepare the class of 2021 for the SAT. Register through the Student Portal.

EXTRA Sr. Academy - Surviving Freshman Year
2020-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Tools and resources available to help you not only survive but thrive during your 1st year of college.

6th Grade Academy - MCC Mooresville Campus - 2/22/2020
2020-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
This academy for 6th grade students will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus, Building A (look for the signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The academy will begin at 10:00 AM and will end at 12:00 PM.

7th/8th Grade Academy - MCC Mooresville Campus - 2/22/2020
2020-02-22 10:00 - 17:00 | NC
This academy for 7th and 8th grade students will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2020 on Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Campus, Building A (look for the signs). Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The academy will begin at 10:00 AM and will end at 12:00 PM.

IEP/504 Plan Concerns
2020-02-22 10:30 - 23:30 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
This is the final parent academy for this school year. Angie Sims, Crosby Scholar Parent and Senior Advisor, will share her knowledge and research on this important topic. Finding the right college and support services for your student with an IEP or 504 plan is very important for their success. Early planning is key. This session is free and open to the public.

Perseverance- Live Webinar Academy for Rising 9th and 10th Graders
2020-06-25 17:45 - 18:45 | NC
This is an online Academy option for all Crosby Scholars going into the 9th or 10th grade.
Do you have what it takes to keep going when the going gets tough? To be succesful, 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.
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 LIVE webinar with Ms. Montgomery, High School Program Coordinator, at 5:45p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020. 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 for this webinar through the student portal. Once you are registered through your portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) three days prior to the event, which will be the second part of the registration process.

Hello High School- Live Webinar Academy for Rising 9th Graders
2020-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Join Ms. Montgomery, High School Program Coordinator, from 7:00pm-8pm on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00pm. Register through your student portal. Three days prior to the event, you will receive the webinar link.
How will high school be different from middle school? What can you do to prepare? Hear from a panel of current high school students as well!

Money Business-Webinar for Rising 9-10 Graders
2020-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
This is an online academy option for all 9-10 graders.
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 6PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The webinar will end around 6:45-7PM. 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 portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link and instructions) one day prior to the event.

Getting Good Grades- Middle School Online Academy
2020-07-20 - 2020-07-31 | NC
Middle school is all about finding your own recipe for success. This course will give you some hints and tips that you can start thinking about now in order to help you be successful in middle and high school.
Key learning topics:
-The Big 5
-Failure
-Grit
Register here on the portal, then use the link below to take the course. You will have a month to complete.
If you have any questions please contact Ashley Scott at ascott@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

Perseverance-Webinar for rising 9-10 Graders
2020-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
This is an online academy option for all Crosby Scholars going into the 9th or 10th grade.
Do you have what it takes to keep going when the going gets tough? To be succesful, 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.
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 LIVE webinar with Ms. Montgomery, High School Program Coordinator, at 6:00PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The webinar will end around 6:45-7PM. 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 through your student portal to attend this webinar. Once you are registered through your portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link and instructions) one day prior to the event.
