Maverick News
October 5, 2021
Last Chance Pre-PSAT Session - Oct. 6
If you are registered to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 13, you need to attend one of the Pre-Administration Sessions! You must complete this information prior to the day of the test.
Please complete the Google Form that Mrs. Tugman sent to you via email to attend the last remaining session:
- Wednesday, October 6 at 3:30 PM
Juniors Take the PSAT - Oct. 13
The PSAT is the qualifying test for entry to the 2021 National Merit Scholarship. Moreover, this is a great opportunity to take the test without paying a registration fee. The exam will start by 9:00 am at MCHS, and will last until approximately 1:30 pm, standard administration.
Additional Information about the PSAT for students and parents can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
Questions: Contact Mrs. Tugman at sarah_tugman@dpsnc.net
Early Release Day - Oct. 13
Chill in the Coach's Corner - Oct. 5 & 18
- 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
- Building 3, room 207 (Ms. Fleming's room)
Students can relax their minds, participate in learning and organization strategies, discuss their life, and participate in games/competitions. Snacks will be provided, no sign up needed. Follow on Twitter for updates @JeffersonMCHS
Yearbook Photo Contest Winner
Next Yearbook Photo Contest - Deadline Oct. 27
Another Way to Submit Yearbook Pictures
Student Council Updates, Spirit Week
The next Student Council Meeting will be on Friday, October 8 at 11am. A 2nd meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 12 at 3:30pm for any members that aren’t able to attend the Friday meeting, but still want to participate.
The week of October 25-29, the Student Council will be sponsoring MCHS Spirit Week. The themes for the week are:
- Monday – Pajama Day
- Tuesday – Twin Day
- Wednesday – Maverick Pride Day
- Seniors wear Blue
- Juniors wear White
- Thursday – “Men In Black” Day
- Friday – Costume Day
Stay tuned for more information and ways to celebrate your Maverick Pride!
Ms. Machak's Counselor Corner
- College Fair October 11th & 12th
- To view the schedule and sign up for sessions use this link
- CFNC Virtual Sessions on [1- Planning for college] [2 – Financial Aid, FAFSA & RDS] [3 – Applying to college] [4-What to do after you apply]
- Register for sessions and see the schedule here
- MCHS College Application Workshops
- Mrs. Machak will be available during College Application Week to support students in submitting college applications. Students can come to work on college applications or receive support during the following times:
- Mon & Tues: 9am-12pm in 9-227
- Thursday: 1pm-4pm in 9-210
- Friday: 1pm-4pm in 9-227
- October 18th – 22nd many NC colleges will be waiving their application fees. View full list of schools here.
- Sign up to receive texts about College Application Month Events here
- 10/15 – Seniors
- 10/22 – Juniors
- 10/4 @ 3:30 pm - UNC Chapel Hill - ** Come with Questions!!
- 10/11 @ 3:30 pm - Meredith
- 10/13 @ 3:30 pm - Western Carolina
- 10/15 @ 12 pm - UNC Wilmington
- 10/20 @ 3:30 pm - UNC Asheville
Reverse Progress Reports
Parents, don't forget to fill out the MCHS “Reverse Progress Report” to report your students' college grades to us!
Guaranteed Admissions Pathways
Durham Tech transfer students can choose from five guaranteed admissions pathways.
All of these programs admit students at the beginning of their time at Durham Tech, rather than when it’s time to apply to transfer. They all offer extra advising and guidance from the four-year universities while you are completing your associate’s degree, as well as opportunities to participate in events on campus. So, if you are planning to transfer in Fall 2023, now is the time to apply to a guaranteed admissions pathway at your desired transfer destination.
Join Pirate Promise, a guaranteed admissions pathway to ECU. Its application opens in mid-September.
Aggie Plus is a pathway to NC A&T University. Students can complete the application form at any time. Just e-mail the Transfer Center for the link.
Students can fill out a letter of intent to join UNC Wilmington’s Pathways to Excellence program year-round. Watch a tutorial on how to submit their Pathway to Excellence agreement here.
Community College Collaboration, or C3, is our guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State. Students can apply in late October, and admissions are rolling up until June 1. If you have questions, contact Dr. Catherine Ward.
For more information on any of these programs, please contact Lea Bingham.
About Us
Email: scott.michaels@dpsnc.net
Website: http://mchs.dpsnc.net
Location: 1616 Cooper St., Newton Bldg.
Phone: 919-536-7203
Facebook: facebook.com/mchsdurhamtech
Twitter: @MCHSDurhamTech