JYJ Counselor News
September 2013
Welcome Back
We are off to another exciting school year! This year is extra special since it is your child’s last year at JYJ and elementary school. I know that it may seem a little early to discuss middle school but I like to keep parents very much informed about the transition to middle school.
Throughout the year I will be sending out information regarding the next step (middle school). It is certainly NOT too early to begin thinking about middle school options. Here's a list of WCPSS magnet middle schools. If you are planning on continuing at a WCPSS magnet middle school, I highly encourage you to visit any school(s) that you are interested in. Below is the latest info I have on open house info, application info and application dates. I also will post middle school news & info on my JYJ counselor web page. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
WCPSS Magnet Schools Fair
Saturday, Nov 2, 2013, 09:00 AM
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC
Wake Leadership Academy Info Sessions
- Tours Held Every Wednesday in September and November at 11:45am or 12:30pm (no tour on 09/11/13 or 11/27/13).
- October 2nd & 23rd at 11:45am or 12:30pm.
- Click here to sign up for a tour
Open House: November 19, 2013
Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy
- Info sessions are held every Tuesday from 12-12:30pm (for grades 6-8). General info sessions will be held each Thursday from 3-3:30pm.
- Pre-Applications for leadership academies are due by December 6, 2013. You will also need to complete the magnet application January 28 – February 9, 2014.
- There are several things needed for the pre-application to the Leadership Academies (school records, teacher recommendations). Please let us know as soon as possible if you need these items. This allows us to get those records for you in a timely manner (please don't wait until the last minute to ask for records/recommendations).
- You will need to register on the Student Assignment website prior to submitting the pre-application.
Magnet Middle Schools Open House
-Two sessions (9am and 12 pm) are offered at each school. Parents should choose one time per school.
-Held at all WCPSS magnet middle schools
Magnet application acceptance period
Available online only at www.wcpss.net
Notification period will be late February 2014.
Ligon Tours
Martin Tours
Magnet Middle School Evening Session
Explore all magnet middle schools in one place
General Info session - 6pm
Break-out sessions at 6:15 & 7:00
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2014, 06:00 PM
10921 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
Magnet Middle School Evening Session
Explore all magnet middle schools in one place
General Info session - 6pm
Break-out sessions at 6:15 & 7:00
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 06:00 PM
2151 Davis Drive, Cary, NC 27519
Contact me
Email: aburston@wcpss.net
Website: bit.ly/jyjcounselor
Location: 2300 Lowden Street, Raleigh, NC
Phone: 919-856-7654