Sr. Academy - Conversations with Community College
2021-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Starting your path with community college? Join us for a conversation with Mitchell Community College to discuss the application, registration, financial aid, helpful hints, and advising.

Learn to Memorize- Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-02-09 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 9 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

Tips for a Successful Year!- Online Zoom Academy
2021-02-11 18:00 - 18:30
This is an online zoom meeting academy with Middle School Coordinator Ashley Scott.
Learning Objectives:
– Time management
-Studying tips
-Having a positive attitude
-Organization skills
You will receive a link to the meeting when you register!

Test Taking Strategies- Zoom Academy for Grades 9-10
2021-02-11 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, February 11, 2021 at 6pm. Please register below. 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

Money Business-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-10
2021-02-16 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, February 16, 2021. 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 Student Portal, you will receive a webinar invitation the morning of the event.

Don't be afraid! - Online Zoom Academy
2021-02-16 18:00 - 19:00
This is an online Zoom Academy with Middle School Coordinator Ashley Scott.
Learning objectives:
1. Taking action and no procrastinating
2. Being consistent
3. Start where you’re at
4. Do it anyway!

How Would You Survive?- Online Zoom Academy
2021-02-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Online, NC, United States
Test your teamwork skills as you try to survive a shipwreck! Register in your student/parent portal to receive the log-in information on the day of the event.

Health Care Know-How: Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-02-17 18:00 - 19:00
Are you interested in pursuing a job in healthcare? Meet your academy requirement by joining Ms. Montgomery for an interactive zoom session! Please register on the Student Portal. You will receive the webinar link and password the day of the event.
February 17, 2021 at 6PM
Learning outcomes:

What are the top 50 healthcare jobs?
What can I start doing in high school to prepare for a job in healthcare?
Characteristics of people in healthcare careers
What is a typical day like as a nurse, a physician assistant, or a doctor?
What does Mitchell Community College have to offer?
Why is it so important to plan early for a job in healthcare?

Health Care-Know How-Zoom Academy for Grades 9-11
2021-02-17 18:00 - 19:00
Are you interested in pursuing a job in healthcare? 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 of the event.
February 17, 2021 at 6PM
Learning outcomes:

What are the top 50 healthcare jobs?
What can I start doing in high school to prepare for a job in healthcare?
Characteristics of people in healthcare careers
What is a typical day like as a nurse, a physician assistant, or a doctor?
What does Mitchell Community College have to offer?
Why is it so important to plan early for a job in healthcare?

Learn about different career opportunities!- Online Zoom Academy
2021-02-18 18:00 - 18:30
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

Crosby Club Meeting 2 (on Zoom)-Freshmen
2021-02-22 16:00 - 16:30
Join Ms. Montgomery and other Iredell County Crosby Scholars to learn how to build a resume and to go over a college planning checklist!

When? February 22 from 4-4:30 on ZOOM!
Who can register? Freshmen!
Register by filling out this google form:https://forms.gle/5DkB5pDLjLx1LVxK7
The Zoom link will be sent the morning of the event!

Crosby Club Meeting 2 (on Zoom)-Sophomores
2021-02-23 16:00 - 16:30
Join Ms. Montgomery and other Iredell County Crosby Scholars to learn about the IMPORTANT things to consider when choosing a college!

When? February 23 from 4-4:30PM.
Register by filling out this google form: https://forms.gle/sJUx91zTbuCrHVdF6

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.

Crosby Club Meeting 2 (on Zoom)- Juniors
2021-02-24 16:00 - 16:30
*This does not count as Academy credit*
Join Ms. Montgomery and other Iredell County Crosby Scholars as we discuss how to pay for college!
When? February 24 from 4PM-4:30PM
Who can register? Juniors
Where? On Zoom! Please register by filling out this google form: https://forms.gle/h1yMTVSv1iBTuU6w7
The link will be sent to all those registered the morning 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

Financial Literacy for Middle School Students!
2021-03-04 18:00 - 19:00, 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!

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

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.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
2021-03-17 10:15 - 12:30 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Deliver BBQ meals for Crosby Scholars fundraiser. Parents and students are welcome. See student/parent portal for details.

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.
