Destination College
Crosby Scholars High School Summer Newsletter, June 2019
Our Mission
We will assist public middle and high school students in Iredell County in preparing themselves for successful college enrollment.
Our Vision
We seek to ensure that every public school student in Iredell County has the opportunity to attend college.
Important Summer Dates:
- How to Plan and Run a Service Event- June 13 ( 10am-12pm at the Goodwill Career Connections Center)
- Career Exploration/ Try it Tuesdays- June 11, 18, 25 (see times and locations on website and Student Portal)
- Rising 9/10th Grade Academy- June 20 (1-3pm at Goodwill Career Connections Center)
- Rising 11th Grade ASVAB Test/Academy - June 20 (9am-12 at Goodwill Career Connections Center)
- Rising 11th Grade ASVAB Test/Academy- June 26 (9am-12 at Goodwill Career Connections Center)
- Cooking Academy-June 27 (9:30 am-2:30 pm at Mooresville Soup Kitchen)
- UNC-Chapel Hill and Elon University College Tour- July 25 (all day)
- 7-12th Grade Academy-August 10 ( 10am-12 at Mitchel Community College in Mooresville)
Timelines for Success
Yearly timeline’s can help guide your progress through high school as you prepare for post-secondary education. Check out some helpful timelines on Campus Explorer and CFNC's website.
Freshman Checklist
Sophomore Checklist
Junior Checklist
Congratulations to Our Officers for the 2019-2020 School Year!
Rising Freshmen- Welcome to the Grade Advisor Program!
A volunteer advisor or Crosby staff member meets with students once a month in the Spring semester (January-May). The time of the meetings depends on what the school's schedule allows (most meetings are held during school hours).
Grade Advisors share positive, personal, social, and educational experiences with their scholars. They help Crosby Scholars achieve their post-secondary goals by leading discussions on grade-appropriate topics focused on the college admissions process. The topics build a foundation of knowledge that prepare the scholar for the Senior Program. Meetings typically include a short activity with time for questions and discussion.
Grade Advisor meetings are group meetings and therefore are not rescheduled unless school is closed or after school activities are cancelled by the school.
Make the Most of Summer Break!
Have you made plans for the summer yet? Here are several tips from College Wise and our Crosby Scholars Staff.
- Get a job! Finding a job takes initiative and the job itself will build important traits such as responsibility, punctuality, cooperation, and commitment.
- Make a local impact! Research non-profits in the area and find one with a mission and vision you are passionate about. There are numerous ways you can make an impact in your local community,whether it be sacrificing your time to volunteer at a non-profit or serving your fellow students at school.
- Start a personal fitness routine! You do not have to join an expensive gym to exercise. You can always walk, run, hike, jump rope, or even bike! It is proven that exercise contributes to physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Explore summer enrichment programs! Check out CFNC's website to search for one that interests you!(CFNC)
- Take a fun class! Sure, if you would like to jump ahead by taking trigonometry in summer school so that you can jump to calculus next year, go for it! But, you could also learn about jazz, cooking, modern art, web-page design, dance, politics, or whatever else interests you! Whether you take a hard class or one like photography, colleges will be impressed by your desire to learn.
- Try something you have always wanted to do! If you are curious about Karate, take Karate lessons! If you have always wondered what it would be like to work in a book store, send your application through! Fill out an application and see what happens. Colleges love seeing that students are curious and willing to learn something new!
- Travel! Have you ever been interested in going on a mission trip? Do your parents want to go on a family trip this summer? Exploring new places can be fun and traveling can broaden your horizons!
- Read, read, read. Did we mention that reading can be done along with any of the other opportunities suggested???
Summer College Visits
If you are planning to take a college tour this summer, take this form with you and have it signed after each tour!
Click here to view and print the college fair form.
To fulfill the college fair/college visit requirement, Crosby Scholars must speak with four college admission reps about their respective schools. Students typically fulfill this requirement by attending one college fair and submitting a college fair form during their sophomore, junior, or senior year; however, students can also fulfill this requirement by visiting four college campuses.
Well Minded- Tips for a Happy and Healthy Year!
Pick music that you enjoy. Playing upbeat music can wake up your brain and classical music can help you focus. Even just listening to the sounds of nature can help you meditate and enter into a time of reflection. Most importantly, music can help you relax at the end of a long day.
Try this station on Spotify!
- Study Zone Playlist on Spotify
OR
Try the RelaxDaily Youtube video posted below!
Iredell County Crosby Scholars High School Program
Email: kmontgomery@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
Website: crosbyscholarsiredell.org
Location: 124 4th Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, United States
Phone: (704) 873-5005
Facebook: facebook.com/crosbyscholarsiredell
Twitter: @iredellcrosby