NO MORE EXCUSES!- Middle School Online Academy
2020-07-13 - 2020-07-31
What excuses are you going to leave in the past?
This academy teaches you about accountability for the things you do or don’t do. Being accountable makes us better students and people for our communities.
Key learning topics:
-What are your excuses?
-Why do we make excuses?
-Own your excuse
-Understanding excuses
Use the link below to access the academy. Make sure you take the google form quiz at the end. you have to make at least 80% to receive credit.
https://rise.articulate.com/share/ole0BUjQfJE-Ly-CRl6IzG8EvE8RZMol
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ashley Scott at ascott@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

Money Business-Webinar for Rising 9-10 Graders
2020-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Parent Q&A- Webinar
2020-07-23 18:00 - 19:00
If you are a parent of a 9-11 grader in Crosby Scholars and you would like to learn more about our Program, join Ms. Montgomery for a Q&A session on July 23, 2020 at 6PM.
During this session, she will do a portal/website overview, discuss program benefits, and student requirements. Join prepared to ask questions! A google registration form will be sent out via email to all 9-11 grade parents.

Zoom Welcome Meeting
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:00
Jenniffer Jamison is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Crosby Scholars Welcome Meeting
Time: Aug 29, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5130406407
Meeting ID: 513 040 6407
Join by Skype for Business
https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/5130406407

Senior Summer Meeting Deadline
2020-07-30
Class of 2021, July 30, 2020, is the deadline to meet with your Senior Advisor. Please Login To Your Crosby Portal to contact your Senior Advisor. Summer Meeting should be complete by today.

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!

Understanding Mental Health- Online Zoom Meeting: Middle School Academy
2020-08-10 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!

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.

Drive-In Day
2020-08-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Iredell Crosby Scholars, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States

Zoom Welcome Meeting!
2020-08-13 18:00 - 18:30
Join us as we welcome new students to the Crosby Scholars program! This is a zoom meeting for you to get the chance to get an introduction to the program and meet our awesome staff. You will be meeting our Middle School Coordinator Ashley Scott.
Use this link below to log into the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6653388760?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 665 338 8760

Perseverance Webinar-Academy Option for 9-11th Graders
2020-08-17 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 Monday, August 17, 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 Student Portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) one day prior to the event.

Money Business Webinar-Academy Option for 9-10th Graders
2020-08-18 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, August 18, 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 Student Portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) one day prior to the event.

Perseverance Webinar-Academy Option for 9-11th Graders
2020-08-19 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, August 19, 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 Student Portal, you will receive a webinar invitation (with the webinar link) one day prior to the event.

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.

Zoom Welcome Meeting
2020-08-25 18:00 - 18:30
Join us for an introduction to Crosby Scholars. Meet a staff member and get your questions answered! This meeting will be hosted by Suzanne Wegmiller, Executive Director. Use the link below to log-in.

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

Tips for a Successful Year!- Online Zoom Academy
2020-08-28 18:00 - 19:00
This school year will be like no other! Learn a few tips on how to have a successful year!
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!

How to Get Your First Job-Zoom Academy for Grades 10-11
2020-09-03 12:30 - 13:00
Would you like to learn some tips on how to land your first job?
Join Kelly Robinson, Assistant Director for the Center of Career Development at Davidson College and Ms. Montgomery for an interactive Zoom session. This will be a “lunch and learn” academy on September 3 at 12:30PM. You must register through your Student Portal!

Questions? Email Ms. Montgomery at kmontgomery@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

Zoom Welcome Meeting
2020-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Meet online with a staff member to hear about Crosby Scholars. This meeting is open to new and returning Crosby Scholars and parents. Sign up on the Student Portal to reserve your spot! Space is limited.
Topic: Welcome Meeting-Crosby Scholars
Time: Sep 3, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time
Register in the student portal to receive a link to this meeting.

Zoom Welcome Meeting
2020-09-08 12:30 - 13:00
Join us for an introduction to Crosby Scholars. Meet a staff member and get your questions answered! This meeting will be hosted by Kristen Montgomery, High School Program Coordinator. Use the link below to log-in.
Register in the student portal to receive the link to this meeting!

Welcome to Middle School!- Online Zoom Academy
2020-09-08 18:00 - 19:00
This is an online zoom meeting academy with 6th grade Middle School students with Ashley Scott.
Learning objectives:
– What to expect entering middle school
– How is it different from Elementary school
– Tips on how to be successful
You will receive a link to the meeting when you register!

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.

How to adjust to online learning- Online Zoom Academy
2020-09-16 18:00 - 18:30
This is an online zoom meeting academy for 6th grade Middle School students with Ashley Scott.
Learning objectives:
– What to expect from virtual learning
– How to stay focused during zoom meetings
– Tips on how to have a successful virtual school year
You will receive a link to the meeting when you register!

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.

Zoom Welcome Meeting!
2020-09-18 18:00 - 19:00
Join us as we welcome new students to the Crosby Scholars program! This is a zoom meeting for you to get the chance to get an introduction to the program and meet our awesome staff. You will be meeting our Middle School Coordinator Ashley Scott. Sign up in the student portal to receive the links to join this meeting.
