Crosby Scholars Iredell

Pros & Cons of Test-Optional Admissions & Boosting Your Resume (Online)
2021-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Office Closed
2021-07-05

Troutman Independence Day Parade
2021-07-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Fairgrounds to Troutman Middle School, Troutman, NC
Join us to walk or ride on our float in the parade. Earn community service! See the student/parent portal to register and for more details.

Try It Tuesday - Business Agriculture
2021-06-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Interested in exploring careers in Business Agriculture? 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 29th, 2021, will focus on Business Agriculture!
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!

Try It Tuesday - Military
2021-06-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Feel like the Military could be the right for you? 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 22nd, 2021, will focus on Military!
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!

Try It Tuesday - Public Safety & Healthcare
2021-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Ever wondered about the career paths in public safety? JOIN this Try It Tuesday to explore your options and get advice about this field of work! Learn about Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Firefighting Services, and Law Enforcement.
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.
June 15th, 2021, will focus on Public Safety!
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. PLEASE REGISTER IN YOUR CROSBY SCHOLARS PORTAL.
**10 spots available.
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!

Try It Tuesday - Retail/Entrepreneurship
2021-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Interested in exploring a career in Entrepreneurship? 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 8th, 2021, will focus on Retail/Entrepreneurship! Hear from guest speakers Gregory Cain and Lisa Kiral.
Location – Whitaker Room in Goodwill Career Connections Center; 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, N.C. 28625
Time – 9am to 1pm
Snacsk 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!

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!

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.

Crosby Club Meeting #4 (Juniors)- Senior Year College Planning
2021-04-28 16:00 - 16:30
Let’s get a head start on the college planning to-list before beginning your senior year!
April 28 from 4-4:30PM
Learning outcomes:
– How to get organized on the college application process before you senior year starts
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Hn3ia5treQ9MGvKDA

Crosby Club Meeting #4 (Sophomores)- Developing a Growth Mindset and Studying Smart
2021-04-27 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for the last virtual Crosby Club meeting of the school year. We will discuss how to make the most out of your study time and how to build confidence/hit life’s challenges head on.
When? April 27 from 4-4:30PM.
Learning Outcomes:
– how to study smart
– how to develop a growth mindset
The Zoom link will be sent out prior to the webinar!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/iUcJdzD9buiQpgzV7

Crosby Club Meeting #4 (Freshmen)-Leadership Skills and Qualities/Getting Involved
2021-04-26 16:00 - 16:30
Would you like to learn some ways to enhance your leadership skills? Need some tips on how to get more involved at your high school and in your community? Join Ms. Montgomery for the last virtual Crosby Club meeting of the school year!
Learning outcomes:
-Learn how to be a competitive applicant for college
-How to earn respect and be professional
-How to take initiative and make decisions
-Staying motivated and learning how to motivate others
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JstiQh7Umb3H9bYU8

Crosby Club Mtg #3- Juniors
2021-04-19 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for Crosby Club Meeting #3 for juniors! We will discuss making the most of your free time and how to deal with stress.
Please register by filling out this google form.
https://forms.gle/Ltez5zudnU3GPLBg7
When? April 19 at 4PM

Crosby Club Mtg #3-Sophomores
2021-04-13 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for Crosby Club Meeting #3 for sophomores! We will discuss leadership opportunities within Crosby Scholars and do an introduction to financial basics.
Register by filling out this google form! You will receive the Zoom link the morning of the event.
Please note that this does not count for Academy credit.
https://forms.gle/reynt2KCG9heVtLD9
When? April 13 at 4PM

Crosby Club Mtg #3- Freshmen
2021-04-12 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for Crosby Club meeting #3 for freshmen! We will discuss SMART goals, education options after high school, and leadership opportunities within Crosby Scholars. Register by filling out this google form! You will receive the Zoom link the morning of the event.
Please note that this does not count for Academy credit.
https://forms.gle/f3RAbjpbBcNetgSZ6
When? April 12 at 4PM

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.

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.

COMMUNITY SERVICE DEADLINE
2021-03-31 23:59
Deadline for 6th to 10th grade students.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Financial Literacy for Middle School Students!
2021-03-11 18:00 - 18:30, 2021-03-09 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!

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.

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.
