Crosby Scholars Iredell

ACT Test Prep Virtual Session 1 & 2 with Enhanced Prep
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
The team with Enhanced Prep will lead a mini ACT bootcamp in two 90-minute sessions. The first session on November 12th will cover the English & Reading sections and will incorporate strategies to help increase your score. The second session on November 19th will cover strategies for the Math & Science sections of the test as well as key content areas. If you register and attend both sessions Enhanced Prep will also give you access to their ACT self paced course to help you continue your preparation for the official ACT test.

Tutors video bios –
Olga Shkolnikov – Olga Shkolnikov Bio
Paul Carey Jr. Ph.D. – Paul Carey Jr Bio

UNC Wilmington Information Zoom
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Learn about UNC Wilmington, their campus and programs, during this virtual program. There’s no need to download any programs. You can join with a link from your regular browser. Register through the CrosbyConnect portal: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/
UNCW is a large public institution with a private feel – and the view’s pretty great, too. The learning, the service, the research, the camaraderie, the campus…come be a part of it all!
Here at the state’s coastal university, you’ll enjoy a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking and thoughtful expression in a beautiful campus setting.
Located just minutes from the beach, Wilmington, North Carolina has a vibrant culture that celebrates the arts, film and music, and a host of campus/community connections to ensure you find where you belong both on and off campus.

In-Person Academy and Parent Meeting
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
This in-person Academy session is for Crosby Scholars students and their parents!
Each year students are required to complete at least one Academy. The deadline for completion is April 30, 2025. There are several options to complete this task/requirement, including attending this in-person event at Mitchell Community College’s Statesville Campus.
FOR STUDENTS:Middle Schoolers will choose between one of two sessions:1. Setting Goals: Students will look at different types of goals, learn the value of goal setting, and create a vision board for their goals OR2. Weird Careers: Students will explore unique careers, complete an inventory of their interests, and create a business card for their future career
High Schoolers will be split into 9th and 10th grade sessions:1. The 9th grade session will include communication skills, the importance of high school activities, how to be a GPA ninja, and time management techniques.2. The 10th grade session will include a personality profile focused on career choices, opportunities to gain experience now, opportunities to explore colleges, and test prep techniques.
Students will also complete a community service project, a requirement for Crosby Scholars each year.
FOR PARENTS:1. The first parent session will feature Dr. Jane Riley, Mitchell Community College High School Counselor, to share information about all three early college programs and the application process.2. The second session with Crosby Scholars’ Suzanne Wegmiller and Jenniffer Jamison will focus on “Demystifying the Career Exploration Process.” They’ll share tools and resources for your student to discover their talents, interests and possible career options.
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Jennifer Christian, High School Coordinator. jchristian@crosbyscholarsiredell.org OR
Zoe Harding, Middle School Coordinator, zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
