DestinationCollege2020
Crosby Scholars Senior Newsletter, December 2019
Our Mission
We will assist public middle and high school students in Forsyth County in preparing themselves for successful college enrollment.
Our Vision
We seek to ensure that every public school student in Forsyth County has the opportunity to attend college.
Important Dates
December 7 - Jaycee's Holiday Parade
December 7 - SAT
December 14 - ACT
December 24-January 1 - Crosby Scholars Office Closed for Holiday Break
Say Goodbye to Crosby Senior Academies
Senioritis---Don't Let It Happen to You
"A supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance."
Do Something a Little Extra for Someone
The Holiday Season is the perfect time to spread joy by serving in the community! It is also a great way to complete Crosby's community service requirement as the deadline---January 31, 2020---draws near. Take a picture of the form and text it to 336-777-7648, or e-mail it to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org. View the volunteer opportunities highlighted on our website. As of November 29, xxxx seniors have not submitted a form!
November Community Service Contest Winners
- Vanessa Jones---North Forsyth
- Jerome Shaw---Winston-Salem Prep Academy
- Andy Villasmil---West Forsyth
Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships
DREAMer's Roadmap
Dreamer's Roadmap is a national non-profit mobile application that helps undocumented students find scholarships for college. The app was created by Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca to help undocumented students find the funding they need to support their dreams of attending college.
The DREAMer's Roadmap website has more about the organization, app, and scholarship postings.
Seniors in the Spotlight
Crosby Scholars would love to hear about any exciting news or great accomplishments you’ve achieved this year. Share with us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org, and we will recognize you on our social media channels! (Parents, you can share your senior's accomplishments with us!)
#CrosbySrSpotlight
R You Ready for Holiday Break?
- Rest to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Rejuvenate or, if you prefer, recharge via exercise, proper sleep, and pursuing activities you enjoy.
- Relax from the stresses of senior year with healthy outlets such as going to a movie, playing board games, trying an escape room, or just reading a good novel that isn't required for English class.
- Reflect on your high school journey, and consider how you want the remaining five months of school to look.
Equally impoRtant, we humbly submit:
- Resist the temptation to worry incessantly about college applications and how just one more rewrite of your essay might have changed everything. You did your best, and there will be a positive outcome, even if it looks different from what you envision at the moment.
- Reconsider what it means to be "successful"----is it only getting everything you want and always finishing first, or is it more nuanced, encompassing effort, commitment, and purposeful striving.
- Reject the notion that your entire future rests on getting accepted by a particular college. You have ability to shape your college experience regardless of where you enroll. More importantly, you ultimately are much, much more than the name of the school on your diploma.
Don't Be Dismissed
Review the list of Program requirements posted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal and compare it to what you have accomplished. Make sure you fulfill all requirements and complete the Program, both for the satisfaction of finishing what you started and for the opportunity to earn scholarship money and/or Last Dollar Grant funding.
Parents can monitor their senior’s Crosby Scholars Student Portal, view announcements and events, and confirm if their senior has fulfilled each program requirement by logging in to their Crosby Scholars Parent Portal. If you need assistance accessing your Crosby Scholars Parent Portal, email seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.or or call our office at 336.725.5371.
Only students who complete the Crosby Scholars Senior Program are eligible to apply for Last Dollar Grants and Crosby scholarships.
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Email: seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org
Website: crosbyscholars.org
Location: 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Phone: 336-725-5371
Facebook: facebook.com/CrosbyScholars
Twitter: @CrosbyScholars