Maverick News
February 2, 2021
Town Hall - Feb. 5
Information Technology Career Conversation - Feb. 5
Debate Team Returns to Action - Feb. 6
The MCHS Debate Team will participate in the Providence Classic debate tournament hosted by Charlotte’s Providence High School. The tournament will be virtual via the National Speech and Debate’s platform. Our students will debate the following topic in varsity Lincoln Douglas format:
Resolved: States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons.
Apply to join National Honor Society - Feb. 8
Free ACT Prep, Provided by Durham Public Schools
And Even More Free ACT Prep, From ACT Online Prep
Juniors Take the ACT - Date and Place TBA
The ACT will be held in late February or early March at a location to be determined. JUNIORS are REQUIRED to take the exam. The exam will start by 9:00 am and will last until approximately 1:30 pm, standard administration. More details are forthcoming.
You must complete the following:
The DTCC Absence Form: An excused absence is defined as a planned absence. Durham Tech students are allowed one (1) excused absence per class per term for a planned event or observance. Students who wish to use an excused absence must submit an Excused Absence Notification form and any supporting documentation at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of the scheduled absence date.
There are no exceptions to this deadline. Start this process NOW!
Please read each email from me carefully and promptly follow the instructions - this will make the process much easier and less stressful.
As I’m sure you’ve realized by now, scheduling for this is impacted by Covid and is subject to change per DPS.
Please contact Ms. Tugman (sarah_tugman@dpsnc.net) for more information.
Ms. Machak's Counselor Corner
- CPR Training will be held on Friday, February 12th and February 26th for students who need the credit for graduation. Students who registered will be sent detailed information regarding their training week of.
- ACT Prep Online FREE!
- Juniors will be receiving an email from ACT Online Prep in your school email account. This is NOT junk! It contains your login information for your access to ACT Online Prep. Please follow the instructions to set your password and begin using this resource! If you didn’t receive the email, go to this address, https://onlineprep.act.org/login, type in your DPS email address, and select: Reset Password. Please contact Mrs. Machak with questions!
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students Group will start the week of February 10th. Email Mrs. Machak at sarah_machak@dpsnc.net if you’d like to join. All are welcome!
Scholarship Corner
- Virtual Scholarship Office
- SECU Scholarship Due February 12th
- Application and helpful materials available in Canvas
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Due February 15th
- Assistance League of the Triangle Scholarship Due March 1st
- Need based Scholarship - Link to apply
DTCC Campus Resources
NHS "Study Corner" Peer Tutoring
Is there a class that’s particularly stressful for you? Do you need help with math? Would you like someone to review an essay for you? We've only had a few inquiries and will need more people involved in order to get this program up and running.
National Honor Society is hosting a “Study Corner” for MCHS students:
●Program starts the third week of February (starting 2/17/21)
●15 minute appointment times to start with but can be adjusted if more time is needed
○Wednesdays and Fridays
●Peers to help with a variety of classes
Need more information:
●Contact the president of NHS
○fakirk0405@connect.durhamtech.edu - Kryschelle Fakir OR
●Contact the faculty sponsor
○sarah_tugman@dpsnc.net - Sarah Tugman
You may drop in or make an appointment via this link. Just click on more details for the google meet link and the calendar to make an appointment.
Peer Support Network
Want to help your fellow Maverick? Do you have some helpful advice for students taking college classes? Do you have some insight into a particular instructor? If so, please fill out this form to become a part of our "Peer Support Network." Your email will be shared with other Mavericks and they can reach out to you for help.
Know Any Future Mavericks?
Know anyone who should apply to join us for the 2021-2022 school year? They can click below to apply.
Mavs Across America - Seventh Stop is Arizona!
Duke Research In Engineering Program
Duke Summer Research Opportunity
Any students who will have completed their Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, or Associate in Fine Arts by May 2020 are eligible to apply. For more information, visit the RESURP webpages. The application deadline is February 15.
Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
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