Guidance Gazette
February 2019
USA GAP Year Fair
Come join us for our Chapel Hill area fair in Carrboro, NC on Saturday, February 9th from 1:00-4:00 PM for an incredible FREE opportunity to learn about gap year programs from all around the world!
For more information, visit usagapyearfairs.org.
*Presentation 1:00-2:00 PM, Fair 2:00-4:00 PM
FREE SAT Prep Class
Wed, February 13, 2019
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
to register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-101-what-students-parents-need-to-know-about-this-college-admissions-exam-feb-13-registration-55823350143
Free Workshop: Get on the Road to Scholarships with Higher Scores
Hosted by APlus Test Prep
February 16, 2016
10:00-11:30 am
Reserve your seat here:
NACAC National College Fair
4:30-7:30 pm
Raleigh Convention Center
Register FREE at https://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=All
Early registration is encouraged to avoid lines onsite, and share your contact information with your chosen schools.
Criminal Justice Fellows Program
The North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program will provide forgivable educational loans for high school seniors who agree to enter a criminal justice career in North Carolina. This fellowship will fund an Applied Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, or Committee approved related field of study, from any North Carolina Community College System school in an eligible county. Students who receive the educational loan would have five years to repay, though it would be forgiven if they enter and remain in a criminal justice profession with North Carolina for four years in an eligible county.
The student must be a resident of an eligible county (see forms page) at the time of application.
****THE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL OPEN JANUARY 1, 2019 ****
APPLICATION PROCESS WILL CLOSE ON APRIL 15, 2019
CONTACT ERICA REID: cjfellows@ncdoj.gov
For more information: https://ncdoj.gov/getdoc/d05154d0-5d5a-49fd-a872-b0e6392e0da5/CJFP-Guide.aspx
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Appalachian State University
Math Camp: Students work in teams to solve problems and improve math skills; costs $120 for one week in July. www.camps.appstate.edu
NC Summer Institute in Choral Art, Inc.: Young singers work with renowned conductors; costs
$210 for one session in June. www.ncsica.com
Cannon Music Camp: Most comprehensive course of musical instruction in the Southeast, with intensive college prep work in performance and music theory; costs $1300 + meals in June-July. www.cannon.appstate.edu
Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders
MGSI offers a unique opportunity for current high school juniors to gain an immeasurable amount of business knowledge and experience. for more information http://www.marthaguy.appstate.edu Application deadline February 28, 2019
Catawba College
Tar Heels Girls State: A week-long workshop in the legislative process sponsored by the North Carolina American Legion Auxiliary. North Carolina's program is the longest continuously-running Girls State program in the United States. For a week in June, approximately 300 of North Carolina's most promising rising high school senior girls from every part of the state come together to learn about and participate in various parts of government. https://www.thgs.com/
Duke Tips Summer Studies
Summer Studies is a three-week residential program for high-achieving students in grades seven through ten. The programs provide the social and intellectual stimulus that gifted students need. https://tip.duke.edu/programs/summer-studies/key-dates
University of North Carolina Wilmington
MarineQuest Program- from pre-school through pre-college. All lessons and activities are designed to make the learning process fun and engaging, and many are based on the research of UNCW scientists. https://uncw.edu/marinequest/summerenrichment/index.html
Tulane Pre-College
Offers a wide range of fun and educational summer programs for high school students. These serve as wonderful introductions to potential academic and career paths. Programs range from one to two weeks with the option to reside on-campus.
Click here for the full list of our courses.
For application procedures, deadlines, and other questions, please visit the Tulane Pre-College site
Cooperative Council of North Carolina
Each summer, the Council holds a week-long, overnight camp for youth, held at the NC FFA Center at White Lake, NC. Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, this camp features energetic and interactive workshops and presentations, outdoor recreation, leadership development, team building activities and small group sessions with an emphasis on how cooperatives operate. Youth who attend are sure to have an exciting, memorable learning experience while making lasting friendships with youth from across the state. For more information http://www.ccnc.coop/co-op-leadership-camp.html
Project Uplift
Project Uplift is a summer enrichment and college access program designed to promote and increase access to higher education for all outstanding students, especially those underrepresented in post-secondary education. Every year, during May and June, approximately 1,000 high school seniors participate in one of four separate Project Uplift sessions. During this two-day experience, Project Uplift participants live on Carolina’s campus, interacting with faculty, staff and current students, participating in educational, cultural and social activities. Project Uplift Scholars have the opportunity to immerse themselves in college life and experience the academic rigor and social climate of a four-year institution. https://diversity.unc.edu/access/summer/project-uplift/ Deadline February 15, 2019
2019-2020 Course Registration
Pre-Registration
Feb. 6- High School Grade Level Meetings with Students
Feb. 7- High School Curriculum Night 6 pm
Course Registration (course selection forms distributed to students)
Feb. 12- Rising Seniors
Feb.13- Rising Juniors
Feb. 15- Rising Sophomores
Feb. 22- Rising Freshmen
Feb. 19-28- Course Advisement
Students should communicate with teachers about what level of courses they should take next school year.
Mrs. Ragland will be available for advisement meetings. Please use the link below to schedule a time at your convenience.
https://calendly.com/raglandlo
March 1- Course Selection Forms Due (Return them to your English Teacher)