CROSBY SCHOLARS CN #1 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2025
FOR LIFE PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
DUE DATE: MARCH 28, 2024
This is the For Life Pathway meeting outline. Use this outline to guide your conversation in your initial meeting with the scholar. Keep for your records. After the meeting, submit Conference Notes 1 form to confirm the scholar has fulfilled this requirement. The digital version of this outline displays in the advisor portal and provides the most current information
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC GOAL
Confirm High School Enrollment and Graduation Date
Remind the scholar the Senior Program is Portal driven. Login to the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Advisor's Role
Complete Think Like a Senior (TLS) Requirement
Review Senior Program requirements listed on the back of the Crosby Scholars Senior Program Roadmap
To have accurate data. Advisor reports school enrollment and projected graduation date on the Conference Notes 1 Form. Scholar edits the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Review plans if the scholar is graduating early and confirm scholar is enrolled in the courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements.
To confirm that scholar and parent contact information is accurate. The scholar's email address displayed in the portal should be the email address the scholar checks most often. Place an emphasis on Parent 1 - They will be copied on emails. Ask scholar if they need assistance navigating the Portal. Share the Student Portal Guide with them.
To confirm the post-secondary plan the scholar indicated on the advisor form is correct. To help the scholar engage with and realize the full benefits of meeting with a Crosby Scholars Advisor. Help the scholar identify ways the advisor can assist them with their individual needs. Contact the advising program if the scholar's post-secondary plan now includes 4-year colleges.
To confirm a plan to complete this Junior Program requirement. Juniors must attend one For Life Pathway TLS. During TLS, juniors will review postsecondary pathways that suit their goals and preferences. Dates are displayed in the Crosby student portal.
To develop a plan to fulfill Senior Program requirements. Help your scholar to know the Senior Program requirements for the For Life Pathway and how to request exemption from the requirements that do not support this pathway. Guide seniors through the challenges and celebrations from spring of the junior year through graduation.
Communicating with the Senior Program
Discuss school-based ACT
To review the ways the Senior Program shares information with scholars and families. Communication methods include email and text messages, the student portal, the Crosby Scholars website, and monthly newsletters. Remind scholars they are encouraged to contact the Senior Program and Advising Teams via email and phone calls.
To ensure the scholar knows how to prepare for the ACT that is administered to all juniors in North Carolina. Discuss the value of taking this test even though they are not planning to enroll at a 4-year college directly after high school.
CROSBY SCHOLARS CN #2 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2025 FOR LIFE
PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
DUE DATE: MAY 31, 2024
Use this outline to guide your conversation in your next meeting with the scholar. Keep for your records. Review the Crosby Scholars Senior Roadmap and Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. After the meeting, submit Conference Notes 2 Form to confirm the scholar has fulfilled this requirement.
CONFERENCE NOTE #1 TOPICS TO REVISIT: GOAL
Review Senior Program Requirements + Complete TLS Requirement
To develop a plan to fulfill Senior Program requirements. Help your scholar to know the Senior Program requirements for the For Life Pathway and how to request exemption from the requirements that do not support this pathway Confirm scholar meets the TLS requirement Review the scholar’s contact information displayed in the portal for accuracy.
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC GOAL
Determine First-Generation Status
Review Mid-Year Academic Profile
To ensure that first generation status is correctly displayed in the portal.
Confirm Post-Secondary Plan
Review Senior Academy Pathways
To confirm scholar knows their GPA and continues to progress successfully toward high school graduation. Review senior year courses and confirm scholar will meet all graduation requirements
To review the post-secondary plan. To help the scholar engage with and realize the full benefits of meeting with a Crosby Scholars Advisor Help the scholar identify ways the advisor can connect them to community resources and support their post-secondary pathway
To assist scholars in proactively deciding which Senior Academies will be the most helpful for them to attend. To explore with students which pathway best reflects their needs and to remind them that they are required to attend one academy and are encouraged to attend all academies they believe will benefit them. Often times it can be very helpful for a scholar to attend academies over the summer when they tend to have fewer commitments.
Review Community Service Status
Rising Senior Summer
To assist scholar with fulfilling the community service requirement and identifying volunteer opportunities as needed. If scholar has volunteered for at least 4 hours, have scholar submit the community service form during your meeting Assist the scholar with identifying ways to fulfill the community service requirement both virtually and in-person
To encourage scholar to fully utilize the summer prior to their senior year for their benefit and also to meet Crosby program requirements: volunteer --> CS requirement visit schools / job sites / training facilities --> CF/CV requirement webinars --> SR Academy requirement
CROSBY SCHOLARS SUMMER OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2025
FOR LIFE PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
Use this outline to guide your summer communication with the scholar. Keep for your records. Review the Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. No conference notes are due in June/July. For Life Pathway includes CTE, direct to workforce, military service, and gap or service year.
CONFERENCE NOTE #1 TOPICS TO REVISIT: GOAL
Review Senior Program requirements listed on the back of the Crosby Scholars Senior Program Roadmap
To begin or continuing fulfilling Senior Program requirements during the summer when scholars tend to have fewer commitments. Utilize the rising senior summer to fulfill program requirements including community service + cf/v + Senior Academy. Help your scholar to know the Senior Program requirements of the For Life Pathway and how to fulfill the requirements in this pathway including explaining the FLP fair/visit requirement.
CONFERENCE NOTE #2 TOPICS TO REVISIT: GOAL
Review Senior Academy Pathways
To assist scholars in proactively deciding which Senior Academies will be the most helpful for them to attend. (Review the academy offerings and explore creative ways to fulfill this requirement.) Often times it can be very helpful for a scholar to attend academies over the summer when they tend to have fewer commitments. FLP Senior Academies begin in Junescholars must read their email to learn details of FLP senior academies.
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC: GOAL
Update Activities Resume
Rising Senior Summer
To confirm scholar's most recent activities and awards are displayed on their resume. The resume can be used when asking for letters of recommendation, when applying and interviewing for a job, when meeting with a military recruiter, and when applying to a certificate or diploma program.
To confirm scholar fully utilizes the rising senior summertime to ease the stress and pressure in the fall while pursuing their post-secondary plan Review what preparation can be completed this summer which may include fulfilling community service requirement, exploring the different branches of the military, meeting with a military recruiter, meeting with CDC counselor at your school, researching CTE programs at FTCC and other community colleges, taking the ASVAB, researching GAP year programs, take assessments, etc. Encourage scholar to remain engaged with you as the Crosby Advisor, continue to read Program email and newsletters, and to fulfill program requirements
CROSBY SCHOLARS CN 3 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2025 FOR LIFE PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
Use this outline to guide your summer communication with the scholar. Keep for your records. Review the Crosby Scholars Senior Roadmap and Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff. New! Submit Conference Notes 3 via CrosbyConnect to confirm the scholar has attended the meeting.
CONFERENCE NOTE #1 TOPICS TO REVISIT: GOAL
Review Senior Program requirements listed on the back of the Crosby Scholars Senior Program Roadmap
To begin or continuing fulfilling Senior Program requirements during the summer when scholars tend to have fewer commitments. Utilize the rising senior summer to fulfill program requirements including community service + cf/v + Senior Academy. Help your scholar to know the Senior Program requirements of the For Life Pathway and how to fulfill the requirements in this pathway including explaining the FLP job/career fair/visit requirement.
Update Activities Resume
To confirm scholar's most recent activities and awards are displayed on their resume. The resume can be used when asking for letters of recommendation, when applying and interviewing for a job, when meeting with a military recruiter, and when applying to a certificate or diploma program.
Confirm Post-Secondary Plan
Take a FREE Assessment like the ASVAB or FTCC’s Career Interest Assessment
Review End-of-Junior Year Academic Profile
To review the post-secondary plan. To help scholars create a timeline and the next steps needed to meet their post-secondary goals. This can include identifying certification/licensing exams, funding sources, enrollment/application requirements, and more.
To figure out where to find career satisfaction, scholars need all the facts about their skills and interests, the world of work, and their postsecondary options to make informed decisions. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is free of charge and includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. Taking the ASVAB fulfills the senior academy requirement.
To ensure scholar knows their GPA and understands their academic profile. Review the transcript record report provided by the Program. Scholars should note their cumulative GPA and courses taken to ensure they are meeting graduation requirements.
CROSBY SCHOLARS MEETING 4 OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2025 FOR LIFE PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
Use this outline to guide your conversation in your next meeting with the scholar Keep for your records Review the Crosby Scholars Senior Roadmap and Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff After the meeting, submit Conference Notes 4 form to confirm the scholar has attended this meeting.
MEETING 3 TOPICS TO REVISIT: GOAL
Student Naviance Account (WSFCS only)
Take a FREE Assessment like the ASVAB, FTCC’s Career Interest Assessment, Naviance SelfDiscovery Assessments
To help scholars learn the value of using their Student Naviance account. To get started with community/junior college applications and request transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation, explore military service options, career ed or trade schools, apprenticeship programs, employment, and gap or service year programs. Access the reference guide here.
To figure out where to find career satisfaction, scholars need all the facts about their skills and interests, the world of work, and their post-secondary options to make informed decisions. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is free of charge and includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. The self-discovery tab of the student Naviance* account offers eight self-assessments. Taking the ASVAB and other self-assessments fulfills the senior academy requirement.
Progress toward Post-Secondary Plan
To continue progressing toward the post-secondary plan. To continue helping scholars create a timeline and the next steps needed to meet their post-secondary goals This can include identifying certification/licensing exams, funding sources, enrollment/application requirements, and more
MEETING OUTLINE BY TOPIC: GOAL
Request and then review your high school transcript
Confirm Graduation Date
Review deadlines for upcoming Senior Program Requirements
To confirm the high school transcript is accurate. By reviewing the high school transcript, the scholar will see the information that will be shared with potential employers, community/junior college reps, military recruiters, and gap year programs
To confirm the graduation date. We first asked scholars this question on CN 1 last February. By October, seniors have met with their school counselor and we find that many scholars finalize their graduation date during this meeting. Therefore, we ask the scholars for the second and final time to confirm their graduation date with their Crosby Scholars Advisor.
To complete Senior Program requirements.
The deadline to submit a community service form is January 31
The deadline to fulfill the Senior Academy requirement is December 1
The deadline to submit the college fair/visit form is December 1
CROSBY SCHOLARS DEC MEETING OUTLINE, CLASS OF 2025
FOR LIFE PATHWAY
ADVISOR INSTRUCTIONS
Use this outline to guide your December communication with the scholar Keep for your records Review the Crosby Scholars Senior Roadmap and Advising Calendar provided by Crosby Scholars staff Conference notes are not due in December. The next advising period w/conference notes begins on January 2.
PREVIOUS MEETING TOPICS TO REVISIT: GOAL
Student Naviance Account (WSFCS only)
Finish Taking a FREE Assessment like the ASVAB, FTCC’s Career Interest Assessment, Naviance Self-Discovery Assessments
To help scholars learn the value of using their Student Naviance account. To get started with community/junior college applications and request transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation, explore military service options, career ed or trade schools, apprenticeship programs, employment, and gap or service year programs. Access the reference guide here
To figure out where to find career satisfaction, scholars need all the facts about their skills and interests, the world of work, and their postsecondary options to make informed decisions. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is free of charge and includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. The self-discovery tab of the student Naviance account offers eight self-assessments. Taking the ASVAB and other self-assessments fulfills the senior academy requirement.
Progress toward Post-Secondary Plan
Review deadline for upcoming Community Service Requirement
To continue progressing toward the post-secondary plan. To continue helping scholars create a timeline and the next steps needed to meet their post-secondary goals. This can include identifying certification/licensing exams, funding sources, enrollment/application requirements, and more.
To complete Senior Program requirements. The deadline to submit a community service form is January 31.