Crosby Scholars Iredell

SAT Bootcamp Session 2
2020-02-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Money Business- Webinar for Rising 9-10 Graders
2020-07-22 18:00 - 19:00
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 Wednesday, July 22, 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.

7/8 Academy: Improving Your Memory
2020-08-06 17:00 - 18:00
Join us on a Zoom call for some memory practice! We will try a few different ways to help you remember stuff!

Sr. Academy - Telling your story- Essay Workshop
2020-08-11 10:00 - 11:00
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.
Register in your student portal for this event and to receive the Link.

Sr. Academy - Scholarship Workshop
2020-08-22 10:00 - 11:00
Paying for college can be a challenge. There are many different ways to fund your education. We will discuss scholarships, where to find them, how to apply & how to be successful in obtaining. We will spend some time searching online and before you leave you will have a list of scholarships specifically for you!
We are adding an element to this Academy. Crosby Seniors will be able to submit an application for a $200 scholarship. If you are interested in this portion of the Academy contact Jenniffer Jamison. Essay Required – The deadline to submit is September 30th.
“Name a teacher or educator that has had the most impact on your education. Who are they and explain how they have impacted you?” Max 400 words
If you have any questions, please contact Jenniffer Jamison, the Senior Program Coordinator at 704-873-5005 ext. 1407 or jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Learn to Memorize Webinar- Academy Option for Grades 9-10
2020-08-26 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 August 26 from 6-7PM.
Register on the Student Portal and we will send you the zoom link the day prior to the session.
Learning outcomes:

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

Sr. Academy College Admission Meeting
2020-09-15 16:00 - 17:00

Money Business Webinar-Academy for Grades 9-10
2020-09-15 18:00 - 19:00
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 6PM on Tuesday, September 15, 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 on your student portal to attend this webinar. Once you are registered through your portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) one day prior to the event.

Perseverance Webinar- Academy for Grades 9-11
2020-09-16 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 Wednesday, September 16, 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 to attend this webinar. Once you are registered through your portal,(scroll down to the bottom of this page to register) you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) one day prior to the event.

Money Business Webinar- Academy for Grades 9-10
2020-09-17 18:00 - 19:00
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 6PM on Thursday, September 17, 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, (scroll down and register below) you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) one day prior to the event.

Academy College Application Conversation with Duke University
2020-09-23 18:00 - 19:00

Senior Academy - Test Optional Virtual Discussion
2020-09-25 14:00 - 15:00
Join with Crosby Scholars from Iredell and Forsyth County and hear from college admissions officers about what “Test Optional” really means. Register on the portal for access to this event.

Sr. Academy - Understanding Financial Aid
2020-09-28 18:00 - 19:00
In normal years Financial Aid seems like a high-stakes maze teeming with acronyms, deadlines, and detailed requirements. Add a global pandemic and many exceptions to your financial picture and you have a new game. This academy will set out a road map for you to understand and get through the financial aid process successfully. This academy is hosted by Anna Stovall, Asst. Director of Financial Aid, Davidson College.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenniffer Jamison, Senior Program Coordinator, at (704) 873-5005 ext 1426 or jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
September 28, 2020 6pm – 7 pm

Understanding your Mental Health- Online Zoom Academy!
2020-10-02 18:00 - 19:00
This is an online zoom meeting with the Middle School Coordinator, Ashley Scott.
Learning Objectives:
-Understanding what Mental health is
-Finding healthy ways to improve your Mental state
-Learning the importance of taking care of yourself
You will receive a link to the meeting when you register!

Money Business Webinar- Academy for Grades 9-10
2020-10-08 18:00 - 19:00
Financial literacy is having skills that allows people to make smart decisions with their money.
This is a webinar with Ms. Montgomery, High School Program Coordinator, at 6PM on Tuesday, October 8, 2020. The webinar will end around 6:45-7PM.

You must register to attend this webinar. Once you are registered through your Student Portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) one day prior to the event.
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

FAFSA Help - Possible
2020-10-10 10:00 - 11:00
Need help completing the FAFSA – Register on the Student Portal to get assistance from Crosby.

Financial Aid Academy - Guest Speaker Corey Woods from UNC Asheville
2020-10-15 18:00 - 19:00

Preparing for College with Wingate University
2020-10-19 17:30 - 18:30
Join Crosby Scholars from all three counties (Forsyth, Rowan, and Iredell) as we learn about ways to begin preparing for college from Wingate University Admissions Representatives.
When? Monday, October 19 from 5:30PM-6:30PM.
Please register on your Student Portal. You will be sent the webex link the day prior to the event.
Questions? Email kmontgomery@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

What about Workforce- Webinar for Grades 9-11
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:00
Would like you to explore the 16 career clusters? What are the fastest growing jobs? What jobs will be obsolete in ten years?
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 and password the day prior to the event.
October 22, 2020 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

Sr. Academy Scholarships
2020-10-24 10:00 - 11:00
Register on your student portal

What about Workforce-Webinar for Grades 9-11
2020-10-27 18:00
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 and password the day prior to the event.
October 27, 2020 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
