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Crosby Scholars Sophomore Newsletter, August 2020
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.
Why Should I be a Crosby Scholar?
Now that you’re in high school, are you wondering how Crosby Scholars helps you?
We asked the Cruzat sisters to share some of their insights into the program. All four sisters attended or attend Early College and serve or have served as Crosby Scholars officers.
- “Since I am the oldest sibling, I was the first one to try and navigate the craziness of college admissions - Crosby Scholars was tremendously helpful in guiding me through the process. There were a lot of great classes that helped me start thinking about how I should be thinking about things like time management and how to do well in school and leadership.”--Marianne graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill
- “The college tours helped a lot. Early on, in middle school, Crosby ingrained in us to get involved in the community and do service work. Doing that at an early age and through high school prepares you to have a service mindset and service attitude. I learned about the important work that different organizations in Winston-Salem were doing.”--Maria just graduated from UNC Charlotte
- “I didn’t realize I needed someone to help guide me through the whole process and time management. I realized through him (Near Peer Advisor Blaine Pugh) I was doing way too much. He helped me work through that and manage my time better and analyze what is most important and how I can better use my time, like the clubs I had leadership positions in. He helped me realize I needed time to myself.”--Monica second year at UNC Chapel Hill
Welcome Sophomores!
Check out our virtual options for completing Crosby Scholars Requirements
- Attend one Crosby Scholars Academy annually, hosted in Fall 2020. Virtual options will be posted in your portal.
- Perform at least 2 hours of community service by April 14, 2021 (five hours is recommended for high school students). Visit the community service page to view a list of community service opportunities you can complete at home .
- Due to COVID-19, we are offering a Virtual College Tour option.
- Do not receive out-of-school suspension
- Continue to participate in It’s My Call/It’s Our Call random drug screening program
- Remain enrolled in a Forsyth County public school and graduate from a Forsyth County public school
- Strive to maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Fulfill the terms of the Partnership Agreement
Sophomore year is the last year for students
to enroll in the Crosby Program.
We're glad you've chosen to be a Crosby Scholar!
I Count. You Count. We All Count in the 2020 Census!
Did you know that the 2020 Census results impacts federal funding that goes toward critical programs like Pell Grants and health care services?
The once-a-decade population count also serves as the basis for distributing federal assistance to schools and educational institutions, including Title I aid, the National School Lunch Program, and special education grants to states.
Please encourage your family, friends and neighbors to complete the 2020 Census!
You're responsible now...
If your parent has logged in for you in the past, it is important that you now take responsibility for checking the student portal. Set up your Crosby Scholars student portal using an email you check regularly and a password you can remember. Parents also have access to a Crosby Scholars parent portal.
If you don't know how to access your Crosby Scholars student portal, email highschool@crosbyscholars.org (include your name and email) for assistance.
Check out what Crosby Scholars offers Sophomores:
- Crosby Scholars Academy workshops
- Crosby Plus live video launches or recordings that provide timely college planning discussions--and the chance to win cool prizes!
- Crosby Scholars webinars
- Portal practice to to prepare you for college communication.
- Access to college admission articles, blogs, and webinars
- Community service contests
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Crosby Night at the Dash
- Discounted tickets to a Wake Forest Football game
- Discounted tickets to a Wake Forest Basketball game
- Participation in the Jaycees Holiday Parade
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
If you have a favorite app that would be helpful to other students, post it and tag us on Twitter or Instagram @crosbyscholars, and let us know why you love the app.
Join Now: Simmons Memorial Foundation...
is an organization that provides students and families free valuable advice concerning the complex college admissions process and acess to free college admissions resources. SMF is hosting their first virtual seminar of the year. Click here to view and submit their application and take advantage of these resources.
Then, RSVP for the first virtual meeting on Sunday, Aug 23rd, 2-4pm.
Parents, you can view announcements , events, and confirm if your child has fulfilled program requirements by logging in to the Crosby Scholars parent portal. If you need assistance accessing the 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