DestinationCollege2021
Crosby Scholars Freshman Newsletter, September 2017
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.
Welcome to the Crosby Scholars High School Program!
Welcome to the Crosby Scholars High School Program! Freshman year is a whirlwind of awesome experiences that help you grow. As a freshman, you should explore extra-curricular activities you may be interested in, work on your time management and note-taking skills, and most importantly, focus on doing your best in the classroom. Crosby Scholars is here to alleviate any stresses you might face as you become accustomed to all that high school has to offer. We want to keep you informed and help you prepare for what lies ahead.
DestinationCollege2021, is published quarterly to keep you informed of activities, deadlines, and program opportunities. It is your responsibility to know deadlines and program requirements, so read your newsletter and log in to your Crosby Scholars student portal regularly to find out all the latest information.
Freshman Year Requirements
Here is a quick look at your High School Program requirements:
· Attend one Academy, hosted in October or November, 2017
· Complete at least two hours of community service by March 9, 2018 (five hours is recommended for high school students)
· Do not receive out-of-school suspension
· Sign and submit the pledge card to participate in It’s My Call/It’s Our Call random drug screening program at your school
· Remain enrolled in a Forsyth County public school
· Fulfill the terms of the Partnership Agreement
A list of High School Program requirements is available in your Crosby Scholars Student portal.
Ready to Register? 9th and 10th Grade Academies Dates Announced!
Crosby Scholars freshmen are required to attend one academy during the fall. Topics emphasize academic and personal development in support of scholastic achievement and college planning. Online registration is available through the Crosby Scholars student portal.
Academies fill quickly so don't wait! Go ahead and register TODAY to attend one of the following academies:
Saturday, October 7 - 9:30am-11:45am - Forsyth Tech- Oak Grove Center
Tuesday, October 10 - 6:00pm-8:15pm - Goodwill Industries
Saturday, October 14 - 9:30am-11:45am - Forsyth Tech- Oak Grove Center
Wednesday, October 18 - 2:45pm-5:00pm - Goodwill Industries (early release day)
Saturday, October 21 - 9:30am-11:45am - Forsyth Tech- Oak Grove Center
Score Prizes with Early Community Service Completion
Throughout the summer and fall, Scholars who submit a completed community service form will be entered into contests for prizes. Check your email often for contest prizes and deadline dates.
July Contest Winners:
Danielle Allen, Atkins
Amanda Hofmann, West Forsyth
Laura Rumfelt, Early College
Elizabeth Baker, Reagan
Katreon Sidney, Mt. Tabor
Matthew Rackley, Atkins
Natalie Lyons, West Forsyth
August Contest Winners:
Beatriz Banos
Lake Isacsson-Savela, Atkins
Lael Smith, Reagan
Olivia Davis, Reagan
Ramsey Nelson, Glenn
Fiona Turner, Mt. Tabor
Bailey Boyer, Mt. Tabor
Katilyn Connors, West Forsyth
James Harner III, Reagan
Helen Nocito, Atkins
September Contest: Submit your completed community service form by 5pm on September 28 and be entered to win a FREE Admission ticket to the Dixie Classic Fair!
October Contest: Submit your completed community service form by 5pm on October 31 and be entered to win a $10 gift card to Chick-fil-A!
Check out our website for community service opportunities, and to download a community service form.
Crosby Scholars student portal
As a high school student you must log in to your Crosby Scholars student portal to update your high school and to register for academies. If your parent has logged in for you in the past, it is important that you set up your own Crosby Scholars student portal with an email you check regularly, and a password you can remember.
If you don't know how to access your Crosby Scholars student portal, send an email to highschool@crosbyscholars.org with your name and email, and someone will assist you.
Don't get lost in the Jungle!
Thank you Financial Pathways for bringing this awesome opportunity to our Scholars!
Check out the many resources and activities available to you as a Crosby Scholar Freshman:
- Crosby Scholars Academy workshops
- Crosby Scholars Grade Advisor Program
- Crosby Scholars webinars
- Crosby Scholars student portal full of important information
- Access to articles, blogs, webinars to help prepare you for the college admission process
- Community service contests
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Scholarship opportunities for attending the Opera
- Crosby Night at the Dash
- Discounted tickets to a Wake Forest Football game
- Discounted tickets to a Wake Forest Basketball game
- Participate in the Jaycees Holiday Parade
Check your email and Crosby Scholars student portal regularly for new events and to register for activities that suit your interests.
What's hAPPening With Your Phone?
- myHomework Student Planner
- Simplenote
- 30/30
- Power Nap App
- Brainscape-Smart Flashcards
- My Study Life
- The Homework App
- ACT Test Prep and Practice by Magoosh
- SAT Exam Test Prep and Practice by Magoosh
- Magoosh ACT Flashcards
- SAT Vocab by mindsnacks
- Duolingo
- RelaxMelodies
- Calm
Parents can monitor their student's Crosby Scholars student portal, view announcements and events, and confirm if their student has fulfilled program requirements by logging in to their Crosby Scholars parent portal. If you need assistance accessing your parent portal, please email highschool@crosbyscholars.org.
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Email: highschool@crosbyscholars.org
Website: crosbyscholars.org
Location: 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone: 336-725-5371
Facebook: facebook.com/crosbyscholars
Twitter: @crosbyscholars