Crosby Scholars 9th & 10th Grade Fall Newsletter

9th and 10th Grade | Fall Newsletter

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High School Program

September 2021

Crosby

Scholars is

Here for

YOU!

Welcome Welcome to to the the 2021-22 2021-22 School School Year, Year, Crosby Crosby Scholar!

Scholar!

OUR MISSION We will assist public middle and high school students in Forsyth

WE ARE HYBRID THIS YEAR! We will have both

County in preparing themselves for

virtual and in-person

successful college enrollment.

options for completing Crosby Scholars Requirements this

OUR VISION To ensure that every public school student in Forsyth County has the opportunity to attend college.

year to meet the needs and preferences of all of our students!

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High School Program

September 2021

In grades 6-10? Join over 11,000 middle and high school students in Forsyth County on the path to College.

Requirements Preparing for college

Why join the Crosby Scholars Program?

Crosby Scholars Academy Career and College Exploration

You are required to attend

starts early! Crosby

Community Service Opportunities and Crosby Scholars one Crosby Scholars

Scholars is here to

Perks to Get Involved and Have Fun!

ensure that every public school student has the opportunity to attend college.

Academy this year.

One-on-One Advisors, College CampusVirtual Visits, and in-person Admissions and Financial Aid Workshops forbeHigh options will announced and posted in your Crosby Schoolers Scholars Student Portal.

Over $900,000 in Scholarships and Last Dollar Grant for College Tuition Awarded Annually Community Service And more! All at no cost to you.

You are required to

Our application is open!

Program Requirements complete at least two Crosby Scholars

hours of community service by May 13, 2022.

Academy

You are required to attend one Crosby Scholars Academy this We now have an online

year. Virtual and in-person options ware being service announced community form! throughout the month.

Visit our community service page to access Community Service the online form and view list of of opportunities.

You are required to complete at least 2 ahours community

service by May 13, 2022.

Community Service We now have an online community service form!

Webpage

Scan the code to apply! highschool@crosbyscholars.org

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Visit our community service page to access the online form and view a list of opportunities.

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High School Program

September 2021

9th and 10th Grade September Academies are open in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal!

September Dates, Times, Locations:

Wednesday, September 15 - 5:30-7pm - Virtual via Zoom Saturday, September 18 - 9:00-10:30am - In-Person at Forsyth Tech Saturday, September 18 - 9:00-10:30am - Virtual via Zoom Saturday, September 25 - 9:00-10:30am - In-Person at Forsyth Tech Saturday, September 25 - 11:30-1:00pm - In-Person at Forsyth Tech Registration is required in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Space is limited for each session and is available first come, first serve. Zoom link for virtual sessions will be sent out approximately 4 hours prior to the start of the session. A mask is required for all students who attend Crosby Scholars events in person at this time. In the event that in-person presentations are cancelled due to Covid-19 policy changes, students will be notified in advance.

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High School Program

September 2021

Upcoming Programs for 9th and 10th Grade Students and Parents Did you know? Crosby Scholars has Leadership + Enrichment Programs!

All high schools have elected officers that participate in leadership training.

The African American Males Pursuing Educational Dreams (AAMPED) program ensures African American males have resources to achieve educational equity.

Excelencia educates Hispanic girls and their families about the many opportunities that exist beyond high school.

The Hispanic Latino Male Success (HLMS) program provides mentoring, as well as introduces career and STEM opportunities.

The Show, Help, Employ (SHE) program encourages underrepresented women to learn about and pursue STEM careers.

PSAT Prep Session for Sophomores Tuesday, October 5 - 6:00-7:00pm Registration opens Sept.13

CFNC Resources Parent Session Tuesday, October 19 6:30-7:30pm Registration opens Sept. 21

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*Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT on Oct. 13, must sign up in their schools Student Services Office. There is a fee to take the test.

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September 2021

Check out what Crosby Scholars offers 9th and 10th Grade Students!

Learn how to manage your time, explore different career fields, learns ways to cope with stress and other great topics during Crosby Scholars Academy workshops Community service contests (this year, they are in November and April!)

CrosbyPlus Youtube Channel Quarterly Newsletter Leadership Council Elections PSAT Workshops, CFNC Info Sessions, College Admissions Info Sessions Workshops and Sessions for Parents

Don't forget what YOU offer as a Crosby Scholar!

awareness events such as the Piedmont Opera, College Basketball games, and the WS Dash!

Participation in the Jaycees Holiday Parade A Free College Advisor at the beginning of Senior year Scholarships + Financial Aid opportunities and much more!

Many nonprofits in the community rely on volunteer hours from Crosby Scholars students. Visit the Crosby Scholars website for information regarding available community service opportunities.

Students must complete 2 hours of community service (5 hours recommended for high school students) by May 13, 2022. You can submit your community service form online or via paper copy. Visit our Website for more details.

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Crosby Scholars designation on your transcript Discounted tickets to cultural

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September 2021

Meet our 2021-22 High School Leadership Council Members!

Addison Truzy

Atkins:

Erika Ayon

Paisley:

Zabdiel Villalobos Emily Lin Layan Zahra

Cody Brown Hayden Harper Aniyah Mayes

Gabrielle Crumpton Parkland: Ruby Powers

Isaiah Battle Love' Burgess Jacob Hernandez-Garcia Sally Lee Ashvath Ramesh

Kennedy: Conjah Legins Carley Vawter Mt. Tabor: Nathan Shuman

Ian Franco Ifeoluwatobi Onasanya Gabriela Ochoa Caceres Brooke Johnson Riley Horton

Hamza Syed Carver: Jordan Beedoe Early College: Michelle Cruzat Yaritzy Cardenas Elizabeth Leonides-Hernandez Ari Brown East Forsyth: Regan Rhymes

Oise Abhulimen Sara Scales Evelyn Mata Amee Surrell Aliyah Coplin Camila Garrido Billie Mason V Emerson Rabold NCLA:

Nathan Garcia QEA: Aryannah Mais Reagan: Jayla Summers Tanisha Sharma Morgan Stone Mallory Maxey Jonathan Sweeney

Naudia McKoy Julie Davis Emmerson Guldberg Linnea West North Forsyth: Jacqueline GalanRodriguez Ian Torreblanca Aviles

Aidan Coomer Charlotte Hawkins Sophia Hoover Lincoln Jackson Emma Claire Thompson Reynolds: Lilian Carpenter Danielle Moody

Kabari Walker Audrey Arzate Alexandria Warren Ray Hutchins Sawyer Wemyss Glenn: Tyrena Davis

Sarah Welsh Nina Howards Byron Jamerson III Jahari Miller Jalaa Miller Walkertown: Dayanara Andaya Kooper Bray West Forsyth: Daizha Rattley Zuri Sweatt Abby Smith Katherine Lee Sydney Baldwin Jessica Benitez Anchante Sarai Benitez Anchante Rachael Bliss Tamia Horton Zoey Krause Katherine Perdue WSPA: Julianna Woody Serenity Heckstall UNCSA: Olivia Renegar Carlos Claggett

Leadership Council members serve as ambassadors and representatives of the Crosby Scholars Program in their school and our community. Our goal is to develop and nurture young adult leaders within our community of Crosby Scholars.

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September 2021

The Crosby Scholars Student + Parent Portal The Crosby Scholars Student/Parent Portal is your gateway to Crosby Scholars Events. Log in regularly to register for Academies, check your community service status, and take advantage of our free resources.

Email highschool@crosbyscholars.org to request your portal username and password. Keep your information up-to-date so Crosby Scholars staff is always able to connect with you.

Attention Freshmen!

Update your school enrollment so we know where you attend high school!

Log into your Crosby Scholars Student Portal and edit your high school information in the profile tab. Please remember you must log in as the student in order to edit your school.

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High School Program

September 2021

Meet the High School Program Team - 9th + 10th Grade

Jessica Fisher

Diana Tapia

High School Program Coordinator

High School Program Assistant

We look forward to working with you this year!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions or log into your Crosby Scholars Student Portal for more resources. highschool@crosbyscholars.org 336-725-5371 (office) highschool@crosbyscholars.org

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